Gearbox failure at 110000.
Second gearbox failure again at 120000.
Both front lower arms failed.
Airbag warning light kept coming on. 3 trips to the dealer to fix. Finally soldering a joint.
Boot/trunk switch failed.
Transmission noise like driving over a cattle grid at 70mph. Dealer unable to fix.
Rear tyres replaced too often.
Windows failing.
Alarm gremlins. When activated lights flash but alarm doesn't sound.
Yes, a super car if only it was better made...
Watch out for front suspension wearing out.
Differential noises.
Brakes and pads wearing out super quickly.
Airbag wiring incorrectly fitted under seat, causing the airbag light to come on.
But worst of all, small plastic flaps in the inlet manifold braking off and being sucked into the cylinder and destroying the engine AND...
If you have a steptronic gearbox, start saving up for a bill of at least £1500 when the gearbox fails.. this isn't a maybe but a definite for most diesel autos.. I know cos it has happened to me... twice. If you don't believe me, just research on the Internet. Search BMW owners forums and these are common and expensive faults occurring to not just higher mileage cars like mine, but newish and low mileage cars..
RESEARCH BEFORE YOU BUY AND BE PREPARED FOR A LOVE - HATE RELATIONSHIP.
YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.
My gearbox is beginning to lose reverse. Heen told this is the first sign of the gearbox failing.
The man at the transmission reconditioning place said he is doing so many BMWs now and all doing the same thing.. steptronic gearbox starts to lose reverse or lose drive, then fails completely.
BMW auto-box failure due to sealed for life policy on oil changes. Ignore this poor advice, get the oil and filter changed every 60-70,000 miles and it will last indefinitely.
I agree, change the fluids and filter regardless of manufacturer advice. Also if you want a reliable autobox, buy a Ford. Americans know more about making automatics than anyone else.
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The gearbox on a 330d is made by GM. So much for American manufacturers.
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