As discussed in another thread, it was suggested that we create a list of all owners who have had springs break.
Here are my details;
Z4 - 2.2
Year - 2003 (53)
Mileage - 43,000
Spring (NSR, OSR, Both) - Both
Dan
The list so far:
DPG
bigshurv
RustyZ4
Tommo
Darkhorse
Mr Whippy
Mr Whippy's mate
gannet
a11y
Sp3ctre
Curtis
X-S-Z
Eunice
DannyBoy
magnushj
adama222
de4n
mason storm
Justinitis
shed_driver
ewans
Andrew D
trevorpitt
buttonmoon77
paddy wright
NickC
Mallyb
skelters
kryton x2
left98204
Z4kma
Elliot Holder
BMW_Z4_Norway
TZ4
skilby99
RichardG
Ditch
Outdoormax
fish1471
gers
Gilo83
bobberjob
sceptre
nevans
gmaster
TDMPRO2k
Z4-CSL
Z8Cookie
Laska
ksher
Biggsy
Andrew D
stevedruidstone
Adam D
Tasty
mattp85
born
z4alfie
RJDZ4
torino
Homer j
Dreamer
laurahenley
TO//M
Denzo
Speedy
mirvine
SouthStander
AlanJ
Broaders
Darren M
Magsy
bernerbeemer
rbadger
GaryThomlinson
BillN
calletson
craig3.0
k3ab
m7esy
cj10jeeper
GAZA62
BigChewy71
woodley
RichGB
Hizza
m.birtles
etedlam
Gids
Hallatauer
Joolz88
Petes1100
K8 KAV
micdundee
Double 0
Incompatible
Oldsofttop
Stephanite
Crusoe
martinf
EDIT: We have stopped adding to this list as the thread was getting so long it is too much work...
Broken Springs - List (add yourself if you've been affected)
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DPG
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Broken Springs - List (add yourself if you've been affected)
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bigshurv
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Re: Broken Springs - List
Me too. '03 3.0 , mileage 35,000, NSR , both replaced.
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OnlineRustyZ4
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Re: Broken Springs - List
X3 04 3.0 mileage 36000
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Tommo
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Re: Broken Springs - List
Last owner had mine replaced
Z4 2003 3.0
Replaced both rears last year at 40,000 miles.
Z4 2003 3.0
Replaced both rears last year at 40,000 miles.
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Mr Whippy
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Re: Broken Springs - List
Mine NSR was done on the Oct 07 MOT at about 40,000 miles, tis a June 2004 model.
Dave
Dave
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gannet
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Re: Broken Springs - List
3.0i SE
OSR replaced
about 30,000
March 2004 (04 reg)
OSR replaced
about 30,000
March 2004 (04 reg)
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Mr Whippy
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Re: Broken Springs - List
Seems like a 35-45k lifetime so far, irrespective of age (given our sample range)
I will be expecting one or two to go shortly then
Good job I have that warranty for a year
I will be expecting one or two to go shortly then
Good job I have that warranty for a year
04 3.0i, Titanium Silver, 107s, red m-sport interior
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a11y
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Re: Broken Springs - List
Mine:
a11y
3.0i SE
2004/54-plate (registered Oct 2004)
18,500miles
2 snapped rear springs when I bought my Z4 at above mileage at just over 4 years old
My springs may have been snapped at earlier mileage than this but previous owner was unaware...
a11y
3.0i SE
2004/54-plate (registered Oct 2004)
18,500miles
2 snapped rear springs when I bought my Z4 at above mileage at just over 4 years old
My springs may have been snapped at earlier mileage than this but previous owner was unaware...
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sp3ctre
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Re: Broken Springs - List
3.0SE
I had 1 rear spring replaced "just" inside warranty. Car is Early 2004 and had done just 25,000 miles
I would suggest copying all our usernames into a list on the first post, with or without details. That way it is easy to see at a glance how many have had the issue.
I had 1 rear spring replaced "just" inside warranty. Car is Early 2004 and had done just 25,000 miles
I would suggest copying all our usernames into a list on the first post, with or without details. That way it is easy to see at a glance how many have had the issue.
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Curtis
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Re: Broken Springs - List
2004 Alpina 3.4
OS/R broke at 22000 miles.
Gave up, fitted coilovers.
OS/R broke at 22000 miles.
Gave up, fitted coilovers.
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X-S-Z
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Re: Broken Springs - List
Ditto.
2004 3.0i, OSR replaced at Dec 08 MoT around 46k miles.
2004 3.0i, OSR replaced at Dec 08 MoT around 46k miles.
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Eunice
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Re: Broken Springs - List (add yourself if you've been affected)
Here are my details
Z4 - 2.5
Year - 2003 (03)
Mileage - 9,000
Spring (NSR, OSR, Both) - OSR
Z4 - 2.5
Year - 2003 (03)
Mileage - 9,000
Spring (NSR, OSR, Both) - OSR
Z4 2.5SE Auto Roadster, Merlot Red, Tan leather, 18" ellipsoids.
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DannyBoy
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Re: Broken Springs - List (add yourself if you've been affected)
Z4: 3.0i SE
Build date: Oct 2004
Mileage: 30000
Spring: OS Rear
Build date: Oct 2004
Mileage: 30000
Spring: OS Rear
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magnushj
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Re: Broken Springs - List (add yourself if you've been affected)
Yep, me to.
2.2l Roadster
2005
around 40000 km. (25k miles)
one of the rear springs.
2.2l Roadster
2005
around 40000 km. (25k miles)
one of the rear springs.
2006 2.2l Z4 Roadster
Automatic, Professional navigation, Hifi
Automatic, Professional navigation, Hifi
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adama222
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Re: Broken Springs - List (add yourself if you've been affected)
me too.
2003 2.5
45,000km
both springs (out of warranty)
Got the springs repaired by a decent independent garage. When asking parts guy in a dealership about it days later, he told me that he knew absolutely nothing about Z4 springs breaking. Further along in the conversation, he discovered on his computer that he indeed sold the replacement springs to my mechanic. I didn't point out his conflicting stories..
2003 2.5
45,000km
both springs (out of warranty)
Got the springs repaired by a decent independent garage. When asking parts guy in a dealership about it days later, he told me that he knew absolutely nothing about Z4 springs breaking. Further along in the conversation, he discovered on his computer that he indeed sold the replacement springs to my mechanic. I didn't point out his conflicting stories..