x5 air suspension compressor died

[zed0070]

Hi all,

Looking for some advice please.

Around December 2024 the rear air suspension springs needed replacing and possibly the compressor . BMW confirmed it didn’t need replacing and replaced the rear suspension springs which cost about £800.

A couple of weeks ago a message on the screen came up with “chassis function restricted” . BMW had a look and confirmed the ait suspension compressor needs replacing. Since December we’ve only done about 150 miles so it’s annoying it could fail so quickly . They’ve quoted £1k which is disappointing .

Just got off the phone with GSF car parts a short while ago and I can get this for about £560. The mechanic said he would charge about £100 to fit it.

https://www.gsfcarparts.com/products/air-suspensio...

Is it worth getting this?

Thanks

[danb79]

zed0070 said:

Hi all,

Looking for some advice please.

Around December 2024 the rear air suspension springs needed replacing and possibly the compressor . BMW confirmed it didn’t need replacing and replaced the rear suspension springs which cost about £800.

A couple of weeks ago a message on the screen came up with “chassis function restricted” . BMW had a look and confirmed the ait suspension compressor needs replacing. Since December we’ve only done about 150 miles so it’s annoying it could fail so quickly . They’ve quoted £1k which is disappointing .

Just got off the phone with GSF car parts a short while ago and I can get this for about £560. The mechanic said he would charge about £100 to fit it.

https://www.gsfcarparts.com/products/air-suspensio...

Is it worth getting this?

Thanks

I'd always recommend Arnott for the bags; same would go for the pump

[skyebear]

There's a couple of parts (e.g. release valve) that routinely fail on the compressor - lots of videos on YouTube showing how to fix or replace. Bet your mechanic can fix the compressor for a lot less than replacing with new.

[ucb]

My F11 has done exactly the same - it was the solenoid operated discharge valve that gets stuck in the open position.
My local indie rebuilt it and its been fine since.