Flash back through a closed inlet valve???


He has stated that the exhaust smells of fuel, so that rules out fuel starvation.

I would have though if the ignition wasn't firing that it wouldn't open the fuel injectors? but maybe it does at first until it detects that it isn't firing up?


It could be something like a Crank position sensor (Or RPM sensor) Hopefully in an easy to get to place?

Sticking it on proper diagnostics would probably reveal the issue rather than reading a single code

Quote:
C0200 Diagnostic Trouble Code Meaning

C 0 2 00
Chassis Problem SAE - Generic Fuel And Air Metering (Injector Circuit Malfunctions Only) 00 Engine Fault Code


Trouble with Generic codes read from generic readers is that they can send you on a goose chase.

I'd be tempted to pop down to your nearest BMW specialist give them a bell and discuss the issue first

Mark - No Longer driving
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