Broken Springs - List (add yourself if you've been affected)

Magsy · Post by **Magsy** » Tue Jun 16, 2009 8:08 pm

I've checked them on our 3.0 03 with 36,000 I've just bought and they are ok but seriously clean; I think they have already been done.

It affects other models too, I have a 54 plate M3 with 25k and I needed to change one, my old man has a 54 M3 too, also with 25ishk and he had two broken. I've been replacing them with Eibach's, seems to actually make the ride better and hardly lowered the car (M3) at all.

bernerbeemer · Post by **bernerbeemer** » Wed Jun 24, 2009 7:09 pm

me too, picked up at my 1st service, OSR at 67k, '05 2.5

rbadger · Post by **rbadger** » Tue Jul 07, 2009 8:53 pm

There are 3 Z4's in our office, all privately owned. All three of us have had to have our springs replaced. Clearly a design fault.

GaryThomlinson · Post by **GaryThomlinson** » Wed Jul 08, 2009 11:13 am

Yes had a rear spring replaced under warranty in May of this year (2009), 35K miles. 3.0ise.

BillN · Post by **BillN** » Fri Jul 10, 2009 3:48 pm

Me Too
Bill Nichols
2003 54,000 miles

Incompatible · Post by **Incompatible** » Fri Jul 10, 2009 3:59 pm

rbadger wrote:There are 3 Z4's in our office, all privately owned. All three of us have had to have our springs replaced. Clearly a design fault.

rbadger, if you will please list specifics on cars and location. thanks

calletson · Post by **calletson** » Sun Jul 12, 2009 3:14 pm

Offside Rear
57K
2004 3.0i

craig3.2 · Post by **craig3.2** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 5:15 pm

Likewise,had my rear o/s renewed at mot,in june (2009),at 40kmls! ,on my 3.0i z4. My mechanic said itsqt common,now i see he was rt

GaryThomlinson · Post by **GaryThomlinson** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 3:19 pm

Dealership just called, after taking the car in for an exhaust rattle... they've called to tell me a spring has snapped on the back... odd that, as they told me they'd replaced (one? I thought they should do them both) one several weeks ago... either they fibbed, or the other one they didnt replace has now also gone!

k3ab · Post by **k3ab** » Tue Jul 21, 2009 9:31 am

Bummer!

Any point going to the local dealer (cooper Reading) and showing them a printout of this thread? Will they say "get the hell out of here" or will they say "looks like a real issue - we'll replace it free of charge"

Btw - 2003 2.5i 40,000 miles rear passanger's side.

m7esy · Post by **m7esy** » Tue Jul 21, 2009 9:03 pm

Interesting thread!

My RHD coil spring broke in December 2008 my left coil spring has now done the same. Car details below:

2003 Z4 3.0L
26000miles

What do you plan to do? Has anyone expressed their dissappointment to BMW. I work for Jaguar, I know all manufacturers do long durability tests, curb strikes etc., and all suspension and body components bar consumable should last well into 100000 miles and 10 years. Something isn't right - BMW are one of the good manufacturers after all. Still love the car though!!!!

un1eash · Post by **un1eash** » Sat Jul 25, 2009 6:42 pm

You can add me to the list also.
March 2007 07 Reg
17k Miles
Drivers side.

I had a feeling it had gone but had no strange noises, it just sat a little low and after getting 2 new tyres today confirmed it was broken. Went to sytner and it's gettin repaired Tuesday under warranty.

cj10jeeper · Post by **cj10jeeper** » Tue Jul 28, 2009 5:05 pm

Two more confirmed broken today during MOT.
2003 3.0i
Both rears.

No noise, clunks, etc.
Will in due course photograph them when I know where they broke, but assume very top end of final coil

DPG · Post by **DPG** » Wed Jul 29, 2009 5:03 pm

k3ab wrote:Bummer!
Any point going to the local dealer (cooper Reading) and showing them a printout of this thread? Will they say "get the hell out of here" or will they say "looks like a real issue - we'll replace it free of charge"

Updated

We have listed over 85 members cars that have had one or both springs break, surely BMW know about this design fault as i belive the issue was also present on the 3 series too.

I have a feeling that BMW will just put this down to wear and tear.

k3ab, print this topic and take it in just to see what the service manager says.

Dan

un1eash · Post by **un1eash** » Wed Jul 29, 2009 6:57 pm

When i asked was this due to the suspension and RFT's i was told it was also common on the E46.

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