Welcome to the
National Capital Chapter
BMW CCA
Join Us!
Join us for Cars & Coffee all over Maryland, Northern Virginia and beyond for High-Performance Driving Schools, Tech Sessions, Socials, Street Survival, Driving Tours, Meet and Greets, Socials and a robust Autocross Season!
IMSA Corral at VIR
M Club Day
BMW Performance Center in Greer, SC and Thermal, CA.
Welcome to the
National Capital Chapter
BMW CCA
Join us for Cars & Coffee all over Maryland, Northern Virginia and beyond for High-Performance Driving Schools, Tech Sessions, Socials, Street Survival, Driving Tours, Meet and Greets, Socials and a robust Autocross Season!
Do-it-yourself Workshops
Driving Tours
HPDE
IMSA Corral at VIR
Karting
M Club Day at
BMW Performance Center
Greer, SC and Thermal, CA.
Sim Racing

Street Survival
DIY @ RevTech Performance
Nov 16 | Sterling, VA
Annapolis Social
Nov 20 | Edgewater, MD
MoCo Social
Nov 20 | Gaithersburg, MD
Pie Run Tour XXX
Nov 22 | Martinsburg, WV
Washington Capitals vs Tampa Bay
Nov 22 | Washington, DC
NoVA Social
Dec 9 | Fairfax, VA
NCC Board of Directors Meeting
Dec 10 | Zoom
Columbia Social
Dec 11 | Columbia, MD
Annapolis Social
Dec 18 | Edgewater, MD
MoCo Social
Dec 18 | Gaithersburg, MD
Columbia Social
Jan 8 | Columbia, MD
MoCo Winter Sat Socials
Jan 10 | Gaithersburg, MD
NoVa Social
Jan 13 | Fairfax, VA
MoCo Social
Jan 15 | Gaithersburg, MD
HoCo Winter Sat Socials
Jan 17 | Woodstock, MD
Washington Capitals vs Florida Panthers
Jan 17 | Washington, DC
Mid-Winter Clean my Machine and Oil Change DIY
Jan 18 | Rockville, MD
Annapolis Social
Jan 22 | Annapolis, MD
DIY @ Forced Induction Motorsport
Jan 24 | Reisterstown, MD
MoCo Winter Sat Socials
Feb 7 | Gaithersburg, MD
NoVa Social
Feb 10 | Fairfax, VA
Columbia Social
Feb 12 | Columbia, MD
MoCo Social
Feb 19 | Gaithersburg, MD
HoCo Winter Sat Socials
Feb 21 | Woodstock, MD
Annapolis Social
Feb 26 | Annapolis, MD
Washington Capitals vs Vegas GoldenKnight
Feb 27 | Washington, DC
NoVa Social
Mar 10 | Fairfax, VA
Columbia Social
Mar 12 | Columbia, MD
MoCo Social
Mar 14 | Gaithersburg, MD
MoCo Social
Mar 19 | Gaithersburg, MD
HoCo Winter Sat Socials
Mar 21 | Woodstock, MD
Annapolis Social
Mar 26 | Annapolis, MD
Columbia Social
Apr 9 | Columbia, MD
NoVa Social
Apr 14 | Fairfax, VA
MoCo Social
Apr 16 | Gaithersburg
Annapolis Social
Mar 23 | Annapolis, MD
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November/December der Bayerische
Welcome to the November/December 2025 issue of der Bayerische magazine. The next issue of der Bayerische could feature YOU. If you have photos and/or an interesting story to share, contact us at editor@nccbmwcca.org. When visiting our advertisers' facilities, please mention Read More
Nov 15 BMW CCA NCC Fall Meet
Attention CCA members, this enthusiast event is for everyone who cares about treating their BMW right! Our long-time sponsor and the premiere automotive repair shop in area, D&V Autobody Masters, is hosting our Fall Meet just for NCC! We’ll start Read More
Monthly socials
NoVA - 2nd Tuesday - Location: Caboose Commons. Fairfax VA
Parking is in the garage across the street (or their small lot for those that don't want to join us in the garage).
We will meet on the 5th floor at 6PM Read More
Parking is in the garage across the street (or their small lot for those that don't want to join us in the garage).
We will meet on the 5th floor at 6PM Read More
NCC Membership Drive
NCC is running a membership contest! Who is our best source to recruit and retain members? You are, our enthused and involved existing members. So, we're running a referral-based membership contest until the end of the year. First prize is $250, Read More
NCC Magazine (der Bayerische) Article and Photo Submissions
NCCers, here's your chance to see photo(s) of your car(s) in our chapter magazine, der Bayerische! We're planning on starting a new, regular pictorial feature: "The Many Cars of NCC". Submit your publication-quality, high-resolution photos to editor@nccbmwcca.org. Please include pertinent Read More
Volunteers wanted!
This is a great opportunity to assist the chapter. Volunteers needed for Editor, Social Activites, Membership, and Tours.This is a great opportunity to assist the chapter and be a part of our best-in-class newsletter, derBayerische. Newsletter Editor is responsible for Read More
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- Z3 vanos code dilemma September 10, 20252000 Z3 2.3, M52TU vin- LG02738 I had a "check engine" light (Peake tool code-"VANOS, exhaust mechanically stuck") and took it to a garage in Finksburg, Md. I picked it up, after a VANOS actuator replacement ($3K), and had the identical engine code within a few miles. The garage then indicated, after their initial attempt, […]
- Repair and Maintenance estimates for my 2013 Wagon (F30) September 10, 2025Hello everyone, I'm looking for a sanity check on a four-digit repair bill I got from my local BMW dealer (BMW Alexandria) for my wife's 2013 BMW Wagon which has just over 100K miles on it. Issue: there's a high-pitched whine at idle. Proposed resolution: Replace cylinder head cover, estimate $2345.37 Dealer also recommended service […]
- P0505 code September 10, 2025Hello members! I here have a 2001 E39 530i that is bombing me with this P0505 code. Last weekend I cleaned the ICV but the code returns within a day. Emission test is due. Any experience with this code and any suggestions? Thank you
- Paint Protection Film installer?? September 2, 2025Hello! Can anyone recommend a PPF installer on the Eastern Shore or Annapolis area? Looking for responses from those with direct personal experience. Thanks in advance and happy driving. -Brian












