Do e46s have an appetite for wheel-sensors?

[Bill Carr]

As title really - I've seen it alluded to on forums before, but wanted to get the PH view. Do e46s have the same propensity to require new wheel-sensors that e39s do? I had a 1999 535 that had two failures in the year that I owned it (not to mention a wiring loom problem, but that's another story).

I'm just sussing out whether the time is right to upgrade to a 330 and whether an e46 is likely to be as reliable as my e36 (which so far has needed a just wiper-blade since November).

Cheers.

[Vee]

No problems so far with either of mine.
Both are 52 plates with c70k on.

[soprano]

Just replaced an ABS sensor on mine, £40 diagnostic, £60 part, and about £50 labour, all plus VAT. They do seem to go.

[Methane Bloke]

Had three e46s over a five and half year period and no failures of wheel sensors.

Regards

Chris

[phelix]

99 E46 328i, 130K miles, original sensors

[LittleBro]

I've had several E46's and my current is the first time I've had any problems. Turns out this was caused my a slightly buckled wheel which I'm told is common on the M3 alloys..

[bazking69]

Never had any problems with mine and never heard of it being a particular issue on the E46.