BMW and others are shutting down production lines

[q96169we]

I think just after that was when dealers couldn’t secure build dates. The system was accepting the orders but not confirming build slots.

That's true. When I ordered mine, the dealer told me the tech pack might cause some struggles to secure build slot but at that point, they were not 100% sure. They just kindly passed the information to me and let me decide. That's part of the reason why I didn't order tech pack for my car.

Regardless of this, I still think waiting for a year without any update is ridiculous. As you said, many people (non-M, non-Youtuber), who placed the order after that with all boxes ticked, have been enjoying the car for months.

[Russ Z4]

Reading the comments in the latest JA upload, it would seem that there are a number of veiled angry posts questioning the lack of first in, first out processing that seems to be going on. No doubt they remain unanswered, or you may get a JA snarky response if you are lucky.

[Tgm625]

Mine is currently stuck in the paint booth at the closed plant waiting for wiring harnesses. Originally had a build completion date of March 24th.

[Russ Z4]

Mine is currently stuck in the paint booth at the closed plant waiting for wiring harnesses. Originally had a build completion date of March 24th.

Had you been told a delivery date?

[Tgm625]

Mid to end May. But that was before the shut down.