How many miles with NO warranty visits?

TouringPleb · 09-13-2016, 03:39 PM

So turning around another topic.. How many of you have made no warranty claims on your cars?

My 320d F31 is now 35 months old and at 22,500 miles and absolutely NOTHING has gone wrong and no warranty claims at all.

In the early days I did have a knocking noise from the rear going over speed bumps but it went before I could book it in. Since then no knocks, creaks, failures or anything.

E60MKF · 09-13-2016, 03:56 PM

With my E60, in the 3 years of warranty I had one rear number plate light changed and that was it

nobby.uk · 09-13-2016, 04:22 PM

not even 2 weeks and feel I need to say something.
Hideous wind noise at 60mph+ on a new 340i F31

....,,,,..,,.. · 09-13-2016, 04:38 PM

Not actually claimed on a car warranty in eons, find a majority of cars quite reliable.

Wills2 · 09-13-2016, 04:57 PM

Never had a warranty claim over 10 BMWs and probably 400,000 miles in total.

225 · 09-14-2016, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by nobby.uk

not even 2 weeks and feel I need to say something.
Hideous wind noise at 60mph+ on a new 340i F31

That will be the m wind noise pack that comes standard on all 3 series. They spent months in a wind tunnel designing the car and as they are so loud no on noticed the noise in the cabin...

Rhino at Work · 09-14-2016, 03:20 AM

Glad to say that after 28 months and 27,000 miles it's never missed a beat.

Rich9600 · 09-14-2016, 03:37 AM

I had a poverty spec E90 320d SE for 5 years with no dealer visits beyond servicing...

Good spec F30 330d went back for 5 or 6 things in 2.5 years.

Stronger spec F31 340i lasted a week, as in the "other tread".

Seems to be with BMW, KEEP IT SIMPLE...

All have had the dreaded pirate ship features. But, that is a pointless dealer visit unless they fit the tape...

Mr NSB · 09-14-2016, 04:35 AM

My previous F30 was in quite a number of times, mainly to do with knocking noises from the steering.

I must say even though I have had quite a number of issues they were mainly dealt with when I took the car in for a service so were not of to much inconvenience. I always had a loan car and did more than 6000 miles in them over the three years. I must say the the staff at the dealerships were always courteous and friendly and this helped in my buying decision for my next car which is another F30.

Front suspension struts replaced
Front suspension top mounts replaced twice
Steering rack replaced - when they eventually did this the steering knocking went.

Heater fan noisey (at 12000 miles)- Installed a grill to stop leaves getting into the fan.
Fan noisey again (at 99000 miles) - replaced the fan assembly.

Radio, aerial lead and aerial amplifier replaced. All due to poor radio reception which never really got sorted. Also had a number of software updates to try and fix this issue.

Hands free microphone stopped working.

High level rear brake light surround trim replaced - I think this was damaged by the technicians when attempting fixes for the poor radio reception.

Rattles from the drivers b pillar
Buzzing from the headlining.
Rattles/knocking from both front doors (at different times)

USB port in centre console stopped working - fixed after another software update.

1 side lamp bulb replaced.
2 DRL bulbs replaced.

Rhino at Work · 09-14-2016, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr NSB

Fan noisey again (at 99000 miles)

Wow that's some mileage!!

Sasquartch · 09-14-2016, 04:51 AM

I know it's not really what the OP meant but my 4 year old AUC car that I've had for 3 months and 3000 miles has already been in for a new steering rack

Having said that, I am fairly sure the fault was probably present when I bought it. The dealership were absolutely brilliant at sorting it all out though.

Mr NSB · 09-14-2016, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Rhino at Work

Wow that's some mileage!!

Yes it was well tried and tested, 130k on the clock when it went back.

MashinBenzin · 09-14-2016, 05:11 AM

Two warranty visits on my E90 320d...

Rear LED cluster failure @ around 1 year old/6 months of use/10k miles iirc.

Timing chain replaced @ 5 years old/95k miles.

Ronstein · 09-14-2016, 05:26 AM

Nothing in 30,000 miles in the GT and nothing so far after 10,000 in the F31
Now you've made me say it, it'll break down on the M6 tomorrow

4WDriver · 09-14-2016, 04:16 PM

11 Months old now and been back twice for oil leak, big oil leak the first time from one of the turbos.
Once for fumes in the cabin and once for a failed attempt to cure the wind noise.

Compare that to my A6, 2 years , 28,000 miles and nothing, dinada.

Compare that to my V70, 19 years, 250,000 miles and apart from standard service items it's had 4 shox, 4 discs, one caliper, 2 brake hoses, an ABS computer, an engine mount, 2 lower wishbones, an indicator stalk, the odd light filament and an electric window switch. It's still got the original exhaust. Best car ever.

davybull · 09-14-2016, 06:04 PM

My F31 is almost 18 months old and has a rattle in the drivers door. 1st thing wrong.

russellg · 09-15-2016, 06:28 AM

2004 e46 330Cd
Multiple warranty issue for various engine related issues owing to very high mileage (before the days of the warranty being limited to 100K) - turbo, starter motor (recall), injector, alternator and battery (as result of failed alternator)

2011 e92 335d
No warranty issue in 18 mths and 26K miles

2013 F31 335d
Visit to recall to fix/remove some drainage ports in wings and another to replace MAF sensor) in 20mths and 28k miles

2016 F31 LCI 335d
Been in the dealer three or four times in 5k miles - driver's door striker adjustment, creaky door seals x 4, poor headlights/beam, tracking/alignment and leaking input seal on rear diff (twice). Oh and interior light randomly turning itself on too.

09-13-2016, 03:39 PM	#1
TouringPleb Brigadier General 4372 Rep 4,230 Posts Drives: SRB 440i GC Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Cambs iTrader: (0)	How many miles with NO warranty visits? So turning around another topic.. How many of you have made no warranty claims on your cars? My 320d F31 is now 35 months old and at 22,500 miles and absolutely NOTHING has gone wrong and no warranty claims at all. In the early days I did have a knocking noise from the rear going over speed bumps but it went before I could book it in. Since then no knocks, creaks, failures or anything.
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E60MKF Captain 94 Rep 715 Posts Drives: BMW F10 MY2013 Join Date: May 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	With my E60, in the 3 years of warranty I had one rear number plate light changed and that was it __________________ BMW E60 MY2008 (LCI) 2007-2013 BMW F10 MY2013 2013-2017 BMW F20 MY2013 2013-2016 BMW F30 MY2014 2014-2015
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nobby.uk Enlisted Member 9 Rep 31 Posts Drives: F31 - 340i Touring Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Berkshire iTrader: (0)	not even 2 weeks and feel I need to say something. Hideous wind noise at 60mph+ on a new 340i F31
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....,,,,..,,.. General 6733 Rep 20,651 Posts Drives: xxxx Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: xxxx iTrader: (0)	Not actually claimed on a car warranty in eons, find a majority of cars quite reliable.
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Wills2 Barge driver 8656 Rep 12,425 Posts Drives: 730d Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Never had a warranty claim over 10 BMWs and probably 400,000 miles in total. __________________ 730d/Z4C
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Rhino at Work Major 714 Rep 1,240 Posts Drives: G21 330i Portimao Blue Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Yorkshire iTrader: (0)	Glad to say that after 28 months and 27,000 miles it's never missed a beat. __________________ Current: Portimao Blue G21 330i Previous: EB F30 340i Shadow Edition Previous: EB F30 330d xdrive
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Rich9600 Colonel 741 Rep 2,511 Posts Drives: i4 M50 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I had a poverty spec E90 320d SE for 5 years with no dealer visits beyond servicing... Good spec F30 330d went back for 5 or 6 things in 2.5 years. Stronger spec F31 340i lasted a week, as in the "other tread". Seems to be with BMW, KEEP IT SIMPLE... All have had the dreaded pirate ship features. But, that is a pointless dealer visit unless they fit the tape... __________________ Driving i4 M50 (G26) Previous 340i Touring MSport (F31)
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09-14-2016, 04:35 AM	#9
Mr NSB Captain 139 Rep 699 Posts Drives: 420d M-Sport Join Date: May 2013 Location: Hampshire, UK iTrader: (0)	My previous F30 was in quite a number of times, mainly to do with knocking noises from the steering. I must say even though I have had quite a number of issues they were mainly dealt with when I took the car in for a service so were not of to much inconvenience. I always had a loan car and did more than 6000 miles in them over the three years. I must say the the staff at the dealerships were always courteous and friendly and this helped in my buying decision for my next car which is another F30. Front suspension struts replaced Front suspension top mounts replaced twice Steering rack replaced - when they eventually did this the steering knocking went. Heater fan noisey (at 12000 miles)- Installed a grill to stop leaves getting into the fan. Fan noisey again (at 99000 miles) - replaced the fan assembly. Radio, aerial lead and aerial amplifier replaced. All due to poor radio reception which never really got sorted. Also had a number of software updates to try and fix this issue. Hands free microphone stopped working. High level rear brake light surround trim replaced - I think this was damaged by the technicians when attempting fixes for the poor radio reception. Rattles from the drivers b pillar Buzzing from the headlining. Rattles/knocking from both front doors (at different times) USB port in centre console stopped working - fixed after another software update. 1 side lamp bulb replaced. 2 DRL bulbs replaced.
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09-14-2016, 04:51 AM	#11
Sasquartch Major 606 Rep 1,455 Posts Drives: 520i G30 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Herts iTrader: (0)	I know it's not really what the OP meant but my 4 year old AUC car that I've had for 3 months and 3000 miles has already been in for a new steering rack Having said that, I am fairly sure the fault was probably present when I bought it. The dealership were absolutely brilliant at sorting it all out though.
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09-14-2016, 05:11 AM	#13
MashinBenzin Major General 8455 Rep 8,780 Posts Drives: Eiger D5 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Two warranty visits on my E90 320d... Rear LED cluster failure @ around 1 year old/6 months of use/10k miles iirc. Timing chain replaced @ 5 years old/95k miles. __________________ Drives - 2020 LR Discovery HSE-L Previous - 2019 LR Discovery HSE-L // 2016 F36 440i // 2009 E90 320D SE
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Ronstein Captain 416 Rep 941 Posts Drives: 2019 640i GT MSport Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Wiltshire iTrader: (0)	Nothing in 30,000 miles in the GT and nothing so far after 10,000 in the F31 Now you've made me say it, it'll break down on the M6 tomorrow __________________ 2019 640i GT MSport & 2016 X3 3.5D X-Drive MSport Previous - 2016 530D MSport - 2016 335D Touring M Sport X-drive - 2014 335D GT X-Drive MSport
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4WDriver Second Lieutenant 114 Rep 257 Posts Drives: F31/F-Type 3.0 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: West Sussex iTrader: (0)	Finally a Whinge Thread!! 11 Months old now and been back twice for oil leak, big oil leak the first time from one of the turbos. Once for fumes in the cabin and once for a failed attempt to cure the wind noise. Compare that to my A6, 2 years , 28,000 miles and nothing, dinada. Compare that to my V70, 19 years, 250,000 miles and apart from standard service items it's had 4 shox, 4 discs, one caliper, 2 brake hoses, an ABS computer, an engine mount, 2 lower wishbones, an indicator stalk, the odd light filament and an electric window switch. It's still got the original exhaust. Best car ever.
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davybull First Lieutenant 167 Rep 375 Posts Drives: 335d xDrive touring mSport Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Wigan UK iTrader: (0)	My F31 is almost 18 months old and has a rattle in the drivers door. 1st thing wrong. __________________ F31 335d xDrive MSport touring. Sapphire black with Coral leather. Ordered 27\03\2015, Build Finished 17/4/2015. Collected 20/05/2015.
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russellg Private First Class 23 Rep 105 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	2004 e46 330Cd Multiple warranty issue for various engine related issues owing to very high mileage (before the days of the warranty being limited to 100K) - turbo, starter motor (recall), injector, alternator and battery (as result of failed alternator) 2011 e92 335d No warranty issue in 18 mths and 26K miles 2013 F31 335d Visit to recall to fix/remove some drainage ports in wings and another to replace MAF sensor) in 20mths and 28k miles 2016 F31 LCI 335d Been in the dealer three or four times in 5k miles - driver's door striker adjustment, creaky door seals x 4, poor headlights/beam, tracking/alignment and leaking input seal on rear diff (twice). Oh and interior light randomly turning itself on too.
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