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Rapidly going off the BMW 530D's at work
« on: 02 February 2013, 19:50:56 »
Although they are a fantastic car to drive I'm rapidly going off them. We're having lots of reliability issues at present & I know we drive em hard but its getting ridiculous now. Beemer 1 = New inlet manifold, new power steering rack, crankshaft pully fell off  :o multiple issues with the DPF which is really annoying as it keeps putting the car into limp mode, injection problems, fuel pump failure......
Beemer 2= lights keep shorting, had new side light & circuit board at £300, rear air-suspension failed 3 times now, electronic stability failed twice, DPF faults.....AGAIN! New clutch & DMF
Beemer 3= airsuspension faults X 3, electronic stability fault, battery keeps draining itself (nothing to do with any of our equipment) several times it won't start, why you ask only him upstairs knows  ::) ::) ::)

They go off to the dealers to be fixed and we don't see em for at least 2 weeks, and in all they're only just about 18 months old, with 37k, 32k, & 39k  Glad I ain't payin the bill!!!
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Re: Rapidly going off the BMW 530D's at work
« Reply #1 on: 02 February 2013, 20:24:32 »
I know it's not something you can request, but most owners who know their stuff have the DPF removed.

DMF's are notoriously shite on any car, especially a car which is driven hard.
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Re: Rapidly going off the BMW 530D's at work
« Reply #2 on: 02 February 2013, 21:37:05 »
I know what ya mean Broomie, but if that was all that was wrong I wouldn't be that bothered but all the other faults???  ::) ::) ::)
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Re: Rapidly going off the BMW 530D's at work
« Reply #3 on: 02 February 2013, 21:43:01 »
So much for technology then :D all the electrickery etc. Did you know 3/5 series made in India-
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Re: Rapidly going off the BMW 530D's at work
« Reply #4 on: 02 February 2013, 23:16:48 »
Quote from: symes on 02 February 2013, 21:43:01
Did you know 3/5 series made in India-

Yes, SOME 3/5 (and 1 series) are bolted together in India, but they are for the Indian market.  None of the parts are manufactured in Inida AFAIK.  They just bolt it together as a kit.

None of these cars are exported for European sale.
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Re: Rapidly going off the BMW 530D's at work
« Reply #5 on: 02 February 2013, 23:19:46 »
Oh we were told different when I was at BMW-MINI :y
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« Reply #6 on: 02 February 2013, 23:21:12 »
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Oh we were told different when I was at BMW-MINI :y

I'm at BMW Oxford and Swindon most days of the week!  Would be good to say Hi!

Currently working in 32.1?????? (I think) The new area anyway.  I work for SARA.
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« Reply #7 on: 02 February 2013, 23:22:59 »
Quote from: Broomies Mate on 02 February 2013, 23:21:12
Quote from: symes on 02 February 2013, 23:19:46
Oh we were told different when I was at BMW-MINI :y

I'm at BMW Oxford and Swindon most days of the week!  Would be good to say Hi!

Currently working in 32.1?????? (I think) The new area anyway.  I work for SARA.
not now mate-had sense and got out of there ;)
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Re: Rapidly going off the BMW 530D's at work
« Reply #8 on: 02 February 2013, 23:23:56 »
Quote from: symes on 02 February 2013, 23:22:59
Quote from: Broomies Mate on 02 February 2013, 23:21:12
Quote from: symes on 02 February 2013, 23:19:46
Oh we were told different when I was at BMW-MINI :y

I'm at BMW Oxford and Swindon most days of the week!  Would be good to say Hi!

Currently working in 32.1?????? (I think) The new area anyway.  I work for SARA.
not now mate-had sense and got out of there ;)

Don't blame you.  All these new robots must be taking a toll on the human staff they have there.
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Re: Rapidly going off the BMW 530D's at work
« Reply #9 on: 02 February 2013, 23:28:23 »
Quote from: Broomies Mate on 02 February 2013, 23:23:56
Quote from: symes on 02 February 2013, 23:22:59
Quote from: Broomies Mate on 02 February 2013, 23:21:12
Quote from: symes on 02 February 2013, 23:19:46
Oh we were told different when I was at BMW-MINI :y

I'm at BMW Oxford and Swindon most days of the week!  Would be good to say Hi!

Currently working in 32.1?????? (I think) The new area anyway.  I work for SARA.
not now mate-had sense and got out of there ;)

Don't blame you.  All these new robots must be taking a toll on the human staff they have there.
Yes mate-now fix/operate machines to make cardboard boxes-cant moan-plenty of o/time+got pay rise too :y :y
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