Cracked Alloy - E92 - Latest from BMW

[Rotten Egg]

Happy New Year all !

I managed to pick up what I thought was a puncture over the Xmas break - turns out to be a little more than that - I've got a cracked alloy . . .

Two cracks approx 8 inches or so apart.





Can anyone tell what BMW's response is likely to be - I've tried calling the local dealership but they're closed due to bank hols.

Are they still changing these under warranty or is it a case of ££££ and a new wheel ?

Car is a 330D and still under the 3 year warranty - just (6th Jan).

Any assistance much appreciated.

Simon

[Tea Pot One]

Is it a '225' style wheel ? If so it is really common ... go over to e90post to see hundreds of threads on it !

[Rotten Egg]

Tea Pot One said:

Is it a '225' style wheel ? If so it is really common ... go over to e90post to see hundreds of threads on it !

Yep - They're the '225' style.

Time for some digging . . . .

[SBN]

I think wachdog did a piece on this.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/watchdog/consumer_advice/bmw_...

I have also suffered from this and was a reall issue to get them to replace it under warranty. Eventually they did so but it was only because i took delivery of the car 3 weeks previous to the issue.

[Rotten Egg]

I've had the car for just over two years - was a AUC.

Seems odd for the wheel to have suddenly let go after 40K, a lot of other reports seem to show a lot lower mileage.

I'll drop into local dealer tomorrow and report back on their response.

[Rotten Egg]

Great service from local dealer - Happy to name and recommend - Sytner BMW Oldbury.

No quibble with sorting wheel under warranty and car even got a free wash and vac.

If anyone is in the area, I recommend dropping in to see the new M5 and if you're lucky they'll be moving it around - amazing even on tickover

[gf15]

Good result from a responsible dealer!