BMW has issued a recall of more than 300,000 vehicles after reports that some could cut out while they are being driven.

The automotive giant is recalling 312,000 vehicles — the BMW 1 series, the 3 series, the Z4 and its X1 petrol and diesel models made between March 2007 and August 2011.

It follows a report from BBC's Watchdog, which will air the episode on the issue tonight at 8pm.

BMW initially recalled 36,410 petrol cars last year over safety issues and this is an extension of that recall.

A spokesman for the firm told the BBC that it recognises there are cases of similar supply issues in vehicles not covered by the first recall.

A customers' complaints line will be opened and affected owners will be contacted directly.

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