BMW 320D F30 Clutch slipping at 65k?

[Chrissmfc]

Recently purchased a 320d 64 reg pre facelift, automatic on 65k with a full bmw service history.
Drove it for a few days and under hard acceleration or reverse was giving up a drivetrain error, have attached a picture.
A diagnostic at a bmw specialist diagnosed a slipping clutch and recommended a gearbox recondition, this is getting done Monday paid for by the garage I bought it from.
I’m just curious at what would have caused this fault at such low mileage??How long should a auto gearbox last??
Cheers guys.

[Chrissmfc]

Brian_996TT said:

It depends when the gearbox oil was last changed. The new oil might fix the fault.

Cheers Brian, hoping the reconditioning will sort the issues.

[Chrissmfc]

stevieturbo said:

ZF8's also plentiful and pretty cheap second hand.....it would be hard to justify a full rebuild which would likely cost an awful lot.

I'd be wanting a better diagnosis though before a full rebuild....as it is very unusual. As you say these are usually very reliable.

Some history behind the car would be good...is there any transmission related history ? mileage genuine ? previous owners ?

If it has just been bought...presumably it's under warranty ?

Hi guys thanks for the replies.

Car is going in to Mackies Transmissons Glasgow on Monday for another diagnostic and then repair of the issue. The last MOT did mention a slight oil leak from the gearbox due to a faulty seal.

So has a low fluid level caused the slipping clutch and what would the repair be? Cheers

[Chrissmfc]

E-bmw said:

As others have said you are not being clear on the gearbox you have, please can you clarify.

You said auto, and then said the clutch is slipping.

Autos don't have "clutches" that can slip.

Hi, it’s an automatic 8 speed. The specialist confirmed the clutch was slipping in drive.

[Chrissmfc]

Thanks for all the great stuff back guys.

The fault seems to present itself mainly when going into reverse and when applying anything but gently pressure in D, the fault does come and go but the check engine light is permanently on.

Hopefully these experts on Monday identify the fluid loss and do the required repairs, again I’m very grateful I’m not shelling out for this.