Over 60k Miles, what gives?

Johnnywb · 10-02-2011, 09:30 AM

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

).

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

, but i'm not sure whether £2,200 odd would be worth it.

shane@mbtech · 10-02-2011, 09:54 AM

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 · 10-02-2011, 10:09 AM

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

DuncanR · 10-02-2011, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trawler

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

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

.

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 !

Silver Bullet · 10-02-2011, 11:34 AM

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 · 10-02-2011, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DuncanR

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

.

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 !

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

Bounce · 10-02-2011, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azrael

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

There's no money left in the pot for anybody else.

**AlexGTT** · 10-02-2011, 06:58 PM

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.

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 · 10-02-2011, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DuncanR

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

.

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!!!

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

Mind you I wont treat mine like you do

**shimmy** · 10-02-2011, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by funtime

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

Mind you I wont treat mine like you do

Darren is a funny chap you know!

10-02-2011, 09:30 AM	#1
Johnnywb S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: London SW4 / W1 Posts: 387 Casino cash: $6791	Over 60k Miles, what gives? 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 ). 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 , but i'm not sure whether £2,200 odd would be worth it.

10-02-2011, 06:58 PM	#8
AlexGTT CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Herefordshire Posts: 4,374 Casino cash: $8572	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. 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! __________________ CSL Register Alcoholics Anonymous Group Leader & Businessman of the Year '93! www.earleyengineering.com

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10-02-2011, 09:54 AM	#2
shane@mbtech CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: warrington Posts: 5,419 Casino cash: $19783	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

10-02-2011, 10:09 AM	#3
Trawler Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,213 Casino cash: $25916	I know of a car with 85k+ goes like a dream no problems.

10-02-2011, 11:34 AM	#5
Silver Bullet S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kent Posts: 260 Casino cash: $5286	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!