[VCuomo]

Originally Posted by lkstaack

Recently replaced my valve cover gasket. I've had to replace this gasket on my E46s, but not before 50k miles! Another casualty from the hot turbo, I guess. While replacing the gasket, I had to replace the PVC breather pipe that runs from the valve cover to the intake tube because I was unable to remove it without breaking off a tab. The intake tube disintegrated while installing the new PVC pipe onto it, so I had to replace that too. ...

California Emissions Warranty would have covered the valve cover gasket (and the associated other parts you mentioned) for free at a BMW dealership.

[Palantir]

Second instalment-335i. Seems the heavier engine and increased power output (compared to n20/26) is taking a toll on front suspension, the increased volume of air cracks charge pipes easier and the transmission is also suffering. Fit and finish though is noticably better than the 328i. Also no thermostat issues reported or engine self destruct. [/URL]

[bueller]

My last car, which was a 2016 F31 it had several check engine lights, the dealer could never find anything and most of the time it would rectify itself. I put 50k Kms on it and it never left me stranded. The weird thing is that the check engine light would only come on during a long (+2,000 kms) road trip.

The other thing that sporadically would not work reliably was the blind spot monitor on the right side, I never took it to get fixed. Turning the system off was my solution.

I liked the F31well enough, it was a lease, and I could not think of another car that suited my needs better. I picked up 2018 F31 July 6th at the BMW Welt, by July 10th with around 1,500 kms on the car, I had a check engine light. I took the car to a dealership in Stuttgart, they read the fault;

arbeitet : Einmaliger Fehler Ladedrucksensor vorhanden
to English -> works: One-time fault boost pressure sensor available

They were unable to find any issues, reset everything and it worked fine for 4 hours and the light has been on consistently since.

On the 13th I enjoyed a Drivetrain Malfunction, restarted the car and it went away and has come back on a couple of times, but has gone away on restart.

This is my 4th BMW and I have a feeling that it will be the last new BMW. I am not trying to be dramatic, it is just when I total up the cost of the car, the driving dynamics as well as the inconvenience of ownership it just does not add up for me. The other factor is that while I understand that BMW are meeting the demands of the market, which seems to be larger and more luxurious cars, not things of interest to me. I would buy a 140i M Sport in a second, unfortunately their North American offerings are not appealing to me.

[Palantir]

328xi-not that many responces though
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[Palantir]

328i AND 328xi combined (I believe same motor and other components):

[frazervalley]

Thank you Palantir for your hard work collecting this data and producing these spreadsheets. This is a useful tool for monitoring potential problems on my car and for other members of this forum.

[BrettKA7]

64,XXX miles. Had an oil filter gasket housing leak rectified and left tail lamp wiring harness replaced.

My steering rack pops every single time I am nowhere near a BMW repair place, but goes completely silent once I get there to show them what it's doing.

[alopolo]

29,000 miles with thermostat failure, battery failure, passenger wiper motor failure and run flat tires self destructing. rear brake pads worn out prematurely. overall $3000 of repairs.

[cfm56d7b]

Originally Posted by alopolo

29,000 miles with thermostat failure, battery failure, passenger wiper motor failure and run flat tires self destructing. rear brake pads worn out prematurely. overall $3000 of repairs.

Thanks for sharing. What vehicle do you have? Did you buy it new or used?

[Palantir]

Originally Posted by frazervalley

Thank you Palantir for your hard work collecting this data and producing these spreadsheets. This is a useful tool for monitoring potential problems on my car and for other members of this forum.

My pleasure. Hope other members chime in and use the format above so the added information can expand the current spreadsheet. If key data such as year, model, miles is not present the rest cannot be used to build a better picture.

[Whatsnext]

My 2012 335i-78,500 miles and no issues other than standard; brakes, tires, oil change.

[adhrp]

Originally Posted by Whatsnext

My 2012 335i-78,500 miles and no issues other than standard; brakes, tires, oil change.

Same here - 2012 328i, 78.5k miles and just standard maintenance (oil, filters, brake pads, spark plugs and tires). This car has been rock solid!

[spiff56747]

Originally Posted by cesarortiz23

2012 f30 335i

68k miles on it

Issues I had with is passenger side window motor went bad replaced under warranty

Chargepipe broke

valve cover gasket started leaking maybe 5k miles ago fixed under warranty


Both rear wheel bearings replaced with warranty aswell at 68k miles




Front driver side shock replaced maybe 5k miles ago under warranty

That's maybe because of lowering springs tho


and I am now going to replace ignition coils because I am having small hiccup issues

Is this the BMW CPO warranty?

[jaysal555]

CPO 2015 428i 30,000 miles at purchase.

Under factory warranty until December of this year. I had a failed thermostat 3 weeks ago at about 35,000 miles. Hopefully this is my only issue for some time. I plan to get coilovers, FMIC, and charge pipe here in the next 12 months

[markeys]

CPO 2014 335i RWD purchased at 29k miles currently at 44.8k miles.

Issues addressed by dealer under warranty:

• Windshield cowl replacement
• Trim panel adjustment/fix
• Creaky door sills - teflon tape
• Engine oil pressure valve replacement
• Oil filter housing gasket replacement
• Oil pan gasket replacement
• Carbon canister replacement

Current issues that need to be addressed:
Rattling under load

[lkstaack]

Originally Posted by markeys

CPO 2014 335i RWD purchased at 29k miles currently at 44.8k miles.

Issues addressed by dealer under warranty:

• Windshield cowl replacement
• Trim panel adjustment/fix
• Creaky door sills - teflon tape
• Engine oil pressure valve replacement
• Oil filter housing gasket replacement
• Oil pan gasket replacement
• Carbon canister replacement

Current issues that need to be addressed:
Rattling under load

The oil pan gasket replacement is a costly PITA. E46s need it after about 100k miles (those who say they haven't done it live with oil spots under their car). Why does a F30 need it after only 45k miles?

[sspade]

Originally Posted by markeys

CPO 2014 335i RWD purchased at 29k miles currently at 44.8k miles.

Issues addressed by dealer under warranty:

• Windshield cowl replacement
• Trim panel adjustment/fix
• Creaky door sills - teflon tape
• Engine oil pressure valve replacement
• Oil filter housing gasket replacement
• Oil pan gasket replacement
• Carbon canister replacement

Current issues that need to be addressed:
Rattling under load

How did you know that your oil pressure valve needed replacement?

Light or message on dash, at all?

Reason I asked was that I saw a couple codes from BimmerLink yesterday relating to oil pressure. Cleared and will see if they return. No lights or messages whatsoever on the dash.

[markeys]

Originally Posted by lkstaack

The oil pan gasket replacement is a costly PITA. E46s need it after about 100k miles (those who say they haven't done it live with oil spots under their car). Why does a F30 need it after only 45k miles?

Unfortunately mine had a leak. My whole belly pan was soaking with oil. I'm glad I was able to catch it and bring it up to my dealership. I've read on other threads that the oil pan gasket and oil filter housing gasket tend to go out due to time on these cars, not necessarily due to mileage.

[markeys]

Originally Posted by sspade

How did you know that your oil pressure valve needed replacement?

Light or message on dash, at all?

Reason I asked was that I saw a couple codes from BimmerLink yesterday relating to oil pressure. Cleared and will see if they return. No lights or messages whatsoever on the dash.

This was related to the oil level gauge. I kept trying to check my oil levels the first few months I got the car via vehicle info (thanks BMW for no dip stick...) and it wouldn't register, stopping progress at 15%. The dealership replaced the oil pressure regulating valve, according to their report. I didn't get a CEL or message, I just wanted to know how much oil was in there

[lkstaack]

Originally Posted by markeys

I've read on other threads that the oil pan gasket and oil filter housing gasket tend to go out due to time on these cars, not necessarily due to mileage.

I don't have any evidence to back it up, but I suspect it has more to do with the number of hot/cold cycles. I think that the gaskets fail when they loose their elasticity (i.e. they become brittle). The difference between a new gasket and one that has failed is very apparent. The old ones can't resist a thumb nail pressing into it and are often cracked.

I believe that oil gaskets are failing earlier now because of increased oil temps due to turbocharging. If so, engines with lower miles would tend not to need gaskets as often, unless they experience higher oil temps more often.

[M Smurf]

'13 328i M Sport, 78k miles. Bought it with 58k on it. Rock solid for the most part.

Fuel pump went out last week. BMW issued extended warranty 3 weeks ago! Lucky. Assuming common problem among others occurring prematurely?

First BMW since driving my parents '86 733i in high school. Current awesomness is the best car I have ever owned! Plan on holding on well into 6 figure miles and beyond.

[sspade]

Originally Posted by saliva

'13 328i M Sport, 78k miles. Bought it with 58k on it. Rock solid for the most part.

Fuel pump went out last week. BMW issued extended warranty 3 weeks ago! Lucky. Assuming common problem among others occurring prematurely?

First BMW since driving my parents '86 733i in high school. Current awesomness is the best car I have ever owned! Plan on holding on well into 6 figure miles and beyond.

What vehicles are covered by this extended fuel pump warranty?