I RECENTLY BOUGHT A 2004 BMW K1200LT AND IT WAS FINE NOW ALL OF A SUDDEN WHEN I START IT AFTER STANDING FOR A WHILE IT SMOKES AND IT SMELLS LIKE OIL AND THEN IT STOPS SMOKING AFTER A KM OR SO

SOURCE: BMW 320i coupe 1994,rear wheel smoke(handbrake pads stuck on???)

hi from the uk considering what you say in your post and this is a present for your g/f may i suggest for her safety that you have a qualified mechanic take a look at the cars brakes and steering/suspension components and give you an unbiased written report on the above for peace of mind also to ensure it is safe for g/f to drive considering age of car and how long it has been stood/off road ??? last time serviced etc ? there are many things to consider if vehicles are layed up for long periods such as deteriation of belts brakes and steering parts seizure as the answer you were given as to why rear brake/s were stuck ??on seems he knew this?? and maybe other problems which will be discovered if you have safety inspection/report ? and will be worth it knowing g/f is safe on highways (posing ? ) hope this helps and at the end of the day car is a good buy best wishes from uk

SOURCE: 325i BMW emitting white smoke

You are smelling burning antifreeze. likely a head gasket but only testing will determine that for sure...Do not drive it. get it to a shop or more damage is likely.

SOURCE: White smoke from exhaust

turbo

SOURCE: smoke and oil smell at start up sometimes

Hey WendyandRon..there is 3 types of smoke..that comes from a combustion engine that has a problem..there is black smoke..which means it running excessively rich with fuel..the next is a blue smoke.which means oil consumption..which could mean the engine is worn..but not always..there is other factors..and then white smoke..from a bown head gasket..and if ya hang out at the rear exhaust pipe..you probably can tell me what it really smells like..and we can go from there

SOURCE: bmw 320d engine shaking

You have blown the oil rings.