Subframe

[Johnnywb]

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?

[J2LTB]

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 ;-)

[LeinsCSL]

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

[Jon8710]

Originally Posted by LeinsCSL

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

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

[LeinsCSL]

Originally Posted by Jon8710

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

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

[Johnnywb]

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

[portlandgrey]

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

Originally Posted by J2LTB

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 ;-)

[J2LTB]

Originally Posted by portlandgrey

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

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.

[cslsuperfan]

Originally Posted by Johnnywb

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?

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!!