Subframe
 

Having seen quite a few threads on this, but apparently missing the important one, are BMW carrying out preventative work on cars with no issues?

Mine's on a full warranty and a 54 plate, so a little time to go before the 10 year goodwill period expires, but having just had a load of work done, i'd be inclined to get this sorted as well if BMW are doing it?

2004 cars came with a 12 year body corrosion warranty anyway. So you've got ages ! 10 years is for Pre 2003 6 year body warranty cars ;-)

Not as far as I'm aware. That's the concern I had, as mine had no cracks, so with the 10 year goodwill fast running out I just went and got it done myself

The subframe issue is nothing to do with the corrosion warranty.

Leins

i had the same worry so i drove it in s6 everwhere giving it the beans and guess what next check it was cracked !

i have since found out that i have 12 yeard as mine is an 04 car but never mind its in being sorted now as we speak

Are you sure ? The good will is 10 years. If the problem was spotted before 6 years on pre 03 plates then it would be std warranty.. Perforation body warranty. 04 cars onwards it changed to 12 years.

BMW Elms (Stanstead) are the experts on subframe repairs and replacements having done almost double figure repairs on csl's.
Get your car booked in asap...Mine was diagnosed by Sir Gareth of Elmshire in March......collected the car 31st July.
There is a bit of a waiting list!!

When I was in with MProve they were saying they reckon it's caused primarily by hard 1st & 2nd gear acceleration. Good you're getting your one fixed though

Thanks guys, will make some enquiries and get it checked out.

While you're doing that, get your name down for the CW drinks ! Been fookin ages !.. Or are you scared of Dazza ? :)

going in for an oil service next week and as its a 53 car it would be a good chance for the tech to have a look for cracks. Is good will repair 10 years from registration date or build date?

From first reg date, i.e what is written on the first page of the log book. You also need to be aware that the garage doing the repair must do it within one month of the goodwill being authorised. This means if there is a 3 month wait, the garage have to delay your paperwork 2 months to buy some time. Just pointing this out as most bodyshops have a long list of claims on backlog, and the 10 years is ticking away. Choose your bodyshop wisley.