BMW 3 Series blowing smoke

Car: BMW 3 Series
Variant: 18ci
Model Year: 2006
Categories: Engine & Drivetrain
after standing at traffic lights for a short while, i go to pull off and there is a cloud of blue smoke coming from the exaust, ok at normal running. someone has told me that it could be valve seals???
Posted: Jun 30, 2016 (8 years ago)
Sounds about right to me/
Posted Jun 30, 2016 (8 years ago)
Classic symptoms of valve stem oil seals or guides worn .
Posted Jun 30, 2016 (8 years ago)

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