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Smartbear · Post by **Smartbear** » Thu Nov 25, 2021 5:35 pm

Another MOT test passed today at my local garage, this car’s been very good since purchased 5 years ago, apart from the cracking 326 wheels debacle it’s only cost me routine maintenance (the engine will probably fall out now I’ve said that)

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ronk · Post by **ronk** » Thu Nov 25, 2021 5:43 pm

I hope (and suspect) the 335 will be ok when it goes in for MOT early Dec _ Its only done 4k since its last test, had all its services at the main dealer so it better be ok and especially so with only 29k at a little over six years old.

I take it to the dealer as I dont want to risk anyone screwing up the X Drive system on the rollers - They do me a good £'s discount

The.Analyst · Post by **The.Analyst** » Thu Nov 25, 2021 5:47 pm

Smartbear wrote: ↑Thu Nov 25, 2021 5:35 pm Another MOT test passed today at my local garage, this car’s been very good since purchased 5 years ago, apart from the cracking 326 wheels debacle it’s only cost me routine maintenance (the engine will probably fall out now I’ve said that)
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What year is your 20i Rob?

Saw a busted N20 engine with cam chain failure, 55,000 miles this weekend…

Smartbear · Post by **Smartbear** » Thu Nov 25, 2021 5:55 pm

The.Analyst wrote: ↑Thu Nov 25, 2021 5:47 pm
Smartbear wrote: ↑Thu Nov 25, 2021 5:35 pm Another MOT test passed today at my local garage, this car’s been very good since purchased 5 years ago, apart from the cracking 326 wheels debacle it’s only cost me routine maintenance (the engine will probably fall out now I’ve said that)
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Rob
What year is your 20i Rob?

Saw a busted N20 engine with cam chain failure, 55,000 miles this weekend…

2013 lci model, my previous 30i e89 needed a replacement transmission after 19k miles which proves anything can happen at anytime!
I maintain my car more often than the official schedule & drive it with mechanical sympathy, I’d like to think these important but often overlooked issues go towards a long lived car

Rob

buzyg · Post by **buzyg** » Thu Nov 25, 2021 7:47 pm

Always a happy day when they sail through the MoT.

Mr Tidy · Post by **Mr Tidy** » Thu Nov 25, 2021 8:24 pm

Great news Rob.

As buzy says it's always a relief when your car gets a clean pass.

Smartbear · Post by **Smartbear** » Thu Nov 25, 2021 8:33 pm

Mr Tidy wrote: ↑Thu Nov 25, 2021 8:24 pm Great news Rob.

As buzy says it's always a relief when your car gets a clean pass.

Cheers, i changed over to my 17” winter wheels yesterday & it rides like a saloon car on them!
It’s actually quite nice to bounce over all the potholes, the car feels lighter on its feet

Rob

Mr Tidy · Post by **Mr Tidy** » Thu Nov 25, 2021 10:03 pm

Smartbear wrote: ↑Thu Nov 25, 2021 8:33 pm Cheers, i changed over to my 17” winter wheels yesterday & it rides like a saloon car on them!

I fitted my 17" winters to my 3 Series yesterday and it rides like a Z4 - but then they are run-flats!

Stuartt · Post by **Stuartt** » Thu Nov 25, 2021 10:23 pm

Nice one Rob

B21 · Post by **B21** » Thu Nov 25, 2021 11:56 pm

Smartbear wrote: ↑Thu Nov 25, 2021 5:55 pm
The.Analyst wrote: ↑Thu Nov 25, 2021 5:47 pm
Smartbear wrote: ↑Thu Nov 25, 2021 5:35 pm Another MOT test passed today at my local garage, this car’s been very good since purchased 5 years ago, apart from the cracking 326 wheels debacle it’s only cost me routine maintenance (the engine will probably fall out now I’ve said that)
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Rob
What year is your 20i Rob?

Saw a busted N20 engine with cam chain failure, 55,000 miles this weekend…
2013 lci model, my previous 30i e89 needed a replacement transmission after 19k miles which proves anything can happen at anytime!
I maintain my car more often than the official schedule & drive it with mechanical sympathy, I’d like to think these important but often overlooked issues go towards a long lived car
Rob

The E89s seem to get through MOTs relatively easily…few parts to rust and the running gear seems robust..

My new tech had a 1 series with a snapped cam chain today…valves hit pistons with such force that the cam carrier cradle was pushed upwards stripping the retaining bolts.

I see on FB a thread chronicling more N20 failures..wonder if we are going to see more as the fleet goes past 50k?

Of course well / over serviced cars well driven should be a lot better survivors..

Ed.Straker · Post by **Ed.Straker** » Fri Nov 26, 2021 12:18 pm

Had my MOT done last week, passed with flying colours..however had a service done at the same time and the indy says the cam chain is now on its way out. I assume the same kit that pbondar used is still the best option?

Smartbear · Post by **Smartbear** » Fri Nov 26, 2021 12:25 pm

Ed.Straker wrote: ↑Fri Nov 26, 2021 12:18 pm Had my MOT done last week, passed with flying colours..however had a service done at the same time and the indy says the cam chain is now on its way out. I assume the same kit that pbondar used is still the best option?

Has your car become noisy? What mileage are you up to?

Rob

Ed.Straker · Post by **Ed.Straker** » Fri Nov 26, 2021 12:29 pm

Hi Rob, mine is on 65,000 now, there's a bit of a whine on blipping it.

I didn't really notice it but the Indy pointed it out, plus the dark brown plastic guides through the oil cap.

About a grand should sort it?

flybobbie · Post by **flybobbie** » Fri Nov 26, 2021 5:39 pm

8 out of 9 mot's passed. Failed once on headlight beam setting, they set it, then passed it.
Only car ever owned that passed mot first time.

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