Over 60k Miles, what gives?

[Johnnywb]

Just reading another thread on BMW's Warranty and have seen again that the price of the warranty shoots up at 60,000 miles (unless you're on the direct debit i think :whistle:).

Just wondering why this is. I know that many parts will be designed for a certain life period, so i can only assume that BMW know that something failry major has a life of about 60,000 miles

For those who are over 60,000 miles, what kinds of issues have you had? is there a recurring theme?

Living in London, £1,000 for a the comp warranty is worth it, as the CSL does seem to throw up little niggles and labour rates are :eeek: , but i'm not sure whether £2,200 odd would be worth it.

[shane@mbtech]

Just law of averages and probability, they have to draw a line somewhere.

Items are more likely to fail after 60k, although that being said there is no exact mileage. Some engines fail at 100k, some at 30k, there are so many variables to consider.

So 60k seems a good middle ground figure to me.

And tbh, I wonder how BMW/Mondial can haemorrhage so much money on these warranties.
I dont think it will last forever

[Trawler]

I know of a car with 85k+ goes like a dream no problems.

[DuncanR]

I know of a car with 85k+ goes like a dream no problems. Yes ... but we are talking about a CSL here mate !!!! :hahaha:.

For the record Triggers Brooms since 60k

New steering rack (3rd) fitted at 62285, Jan 2010.
New AP upgrade discs and Pagid pads fitted at 62285, Jan 2010.
New head gasket fitted under warranty at 62328, Feb 2010.
New front pads RS29 fitted at 62732 04-03-10
New engine fitted under BWM warranty @ 64480 May 2010
New alternator under BWM warranty fitted @ 66000
New diff (3rd)under BWM warranty fitted @ 71000 Jan '11
New Power steering pump (3rd) under BWM warranty fitted @ 71000 Jan '11

And this on a car that is never driven hard, is cleaned and polished every weekend, and has never been tracked or driven at the Ring !! ...well .... properley anyway !:smokin:

[Silver Bullet]

Mine just turned 70k last week, doesnt use a drop of oil & runs real sweet.

Luck of the draw i spose with all this........

Also BMW Warranty is rolling without a claim for 2 years now

Knowing my luck it will stick a leg out of bed later lol!

[azrael]

Yes ... but we are talking about a CSL here mate !!!! :hahaha:.

For the record Triggers Brooms since 60k

New steering rack (3rd) fitted at 62285, Jan 2010.
New AP upgrade discs and Pagid pads fitted at 62285, Jan 2010.
New head gasket fitted under warranty at 62328, Feb 2010.
New front pads RS29 fitted at 62732 04-03-10
New engine fitted under BWM warranty @ 64480 May 2010
New alternator under BWM warranty fitted @ 66000
New diff (3rd)under BWM warranty fitted @ 71000 Jan '11
New Power steering pump (3rd) under BWM warranty fitted @ 71000 Jan '11

And this on a car that is never driven hard, is cleaned and polished every weekend, and has never been tracked or driven at the Ring !! ...well .... properley anyway !:smokin:


Triggers Broom, using warranty so you don't have too :-D

[Bounce]

Triggers Broom, using warranty so you don't have too :-DThere's no money left in the pot for anybody else.:smt090

[AlexGTT]

Mine is 66k. I've owned it since 32k.

No major warranty in previous owners but here's the list:

Sill/door shut strips
Side indicators
A coolant pipe (don't know which)
Airbox flap

In my ownership:

Clutch/flywheel
CD/radio unit
Airbox flap twice! Now flapless
Drivers side and passenger side sliding seat frame

That's it. Guess mine wasn't built on a Friday afternoon.:whistle: As a result I haven't had warranty for couple of years now and nothing major yet.

Only issues have been with after market stuff and a slightly sensitive passenger side airbag curtain! Don't ask!

[funtime]

Yes ... but we are talking about a CSL here mate !!!! :hahaha:.

For the record Triggers Brooms since 60k

New steering rack (3rd) fitted at 62285, Jan 2010.
New AP upgrade discs and Pagid pads fitted at 62285, Jan 2010.
New head gasket fitted under warranty at 62328, Feb 2010.
New front pads RS29 fitted at 62732 04-03-10
New engine fitted under BWM warranty @ 64480 May 2010
New alternator under BWM warranty fitted @ 66000
New diff (3rd)under BWM warranty fitted @ 71000 Jan '11
New Power steering pump (3rd) under BWM warranty fitted @ 71000 Jan '11

And this on a car that is driven like a filthy whore, is cleaned and polished annually, and has never been driven round the Ring for more than 8 minutes!!!:smokin:

Don't say that Duncan, I'm looking to at one with 107,000 miles on it tomorrow :hahaha::bigcry:

Mind you I wont treat mine like you do :hahaha:

[shimmy]

Don't say that Darren, I'm looking to at one with 107,000 miles on it tomorrow :hahaha::bigcry:

Mind you I wont treat mine like you do :hahaha:


Darren is a funny chap you know!

[shane@mbtech]

Darren is a funny chap you know!

Yeh, he is funny that Darren guy.

[funtime]

Yeh, he is funny that Darren guy.

Who is Darren?

FAIL. :hahaha: