E60 M5 Wheel Bearing?

[Somesayhis]

After putting a few miles under my belt in M5, I have started to notice a very slight wheel bearing noise from the n/s/f. It only noticeable with about 10 degrees right hand lock, and from 20-50 mph. Has anyone else suffered from wheel bearing failure at 35k miles? Seems a bit premature to me.

I will be booking it in to BMW for two front bearings. Any idea of cost for this work?

It's started.

[ecain63]

It's not uncommon for bearings to go as early as that to be honest. Did you buy AUC or have a warranty? If you argue the fact its happening at low mileage it should be covered.

Eddie

[rassi]

To give you a rough idea about price: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=NB92...

Part # 31222282670 $338.78 (x2)

[Somesayhis]

Thanks guys. I have booked it in today. The car is not a AUC and does not have a warranty (yet). It has a full BMW service history and I am in negotiations with BMW warranty for an extended warranty (not looking good). I am happy to pay for this repair as a "rights of passage" payment into M car ownership.

I have just purchased x2 front discs and Pads and fitting kits from Bmminispares.com, which I have asked BMW if they will fit for me. Does anyone have any idea what labour I am looking at for a front brake replacement.

Cheers

[ecain63]

Somesayhis said:

Thanks guys. I have booked it in today. The car is not a AUC and does not have a warranty (yet). It has a full BMW service history and I am in negotiations with BMW warranty for an extended warranty (not looking good). I am happy to pay for this repair as a "rights of passage" payment into M car ownership.

I have just purchased x2 front discs and Pads and fitting kits from Bmminispares.com, which I have asked BMW if they will fit for me. Does anyone have any idea what labour I am looking at for a front brake replacement.

Cheers

About an hours labour, no more. So about £100 to £120 at dealer rates (unless your dealer does discount for older cars like mine do).

Eddie

[Somesayhis]

Thanks Eddie.