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09-14-2020, 05:29 AM | #1 |
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E92 suspension arm replacements
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Got an 08 e92, 325d, it just failed the MOT on 6 suspension arm being worn. Offside and nearside rear upper (forward arms), offside and nearside rear upper (rear arms), and offside and nearside front lower (rear/straight arm). I've got a quote to replace these at about £1000 inc. parts. I've checked on Euro car parts, I reckon I can get the arms for about £300 with some ludicrous discount code. The guy swears that 80% of the price is the parts and it's only a mornings work to fit them (which I believe). What would I expect to pay for this? How can it make sense that I can buy the parts cheaper than a garage - unless I am missing some bushings or similar? Mileage is 108k - it had no advisories last MOT (7k miles ago). I don't understand how they could go from no advisory to failed dangerously that quickly. thanks |
09-14-2020, 07:00 AM | #2 |
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I would deffo consider going for a re-test at a BMW Indy who will know the characteristics of BMW multi-link suspension. IMHO very unlikley that 6 arms could all fail in 12 months...
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09-14-2020, 07:12 AM | #3 |
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thanks a lot. I think a restest is the best way forward too. Will do that and report back. The previous tester said it was a typical 3 series failure after 100k - is there truth to that claim? I can't find much anecdotal evidence to suggest that it's a "common" failure at 100k.
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I would be wary buying the cheapest set on eurocrapparts without doing some research. Some of what they sell is garbage or doesn't even fit properly. |
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09-15-2020, 12:39 AM | #5 |
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I replaced my whole front end with febi pats for about £250. My car had done 150,000 and most of the old parts felt ok to be honest, good enough for an mot pass I reckon.
I wound get another test elsewhere. |
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09-15-2020, 04:28 AM | #6 |
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I took it to another guy I know. He is an ex-MOT tester. He said he could feel some slight play but definitely would not have failed it on these. Plus no play in the front ones at all. He suggested a retest so will take it off me and any parts that need replacing then do so. Will report back but it definitely shows the differences between MOT testers!
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09-15-2020, 09:46 AM | #7 |
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As suspected, it went through the MOT with only one advisory which was nothing to do with the suspension (a shock absorber issue which it had previously failed on also).
4 arms were recommended to be replaced plus the front discs and pads and brake hoses (these were also 'failed' on the last week MOT). Getting it all done for £550. Definitely worth getting a second opinion when something doesn't sound right |
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09-15-2020, 03:24 PM | #8 |
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A 2008 E92 with 108k miles would be very tired by now. Not all arms would fail but the "Thrust arm" most likely on its way out as they are the weakest link.
You may think the car drives fine but after you replace those 4 shocks and control arms it be a different car. You can get OEM TRW control arms from Autodoc in Germany. May have to wait 2 weeks for delivery but decent price. |
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