I have a 2014 F30 335i w/ 60k miles. Only things that have gone wrong are things I caused myself, messing with engine tuning and things like that. I'm running Bootmod3 tuning Stage 2, runs beautifully. It's a great daily driver that never gets boring. Done all the work myself, Oil, Spark Plugs, brakes, etc. Next on the list is water pump. I'm no mechanic and this work is fairly easy with RUclips instructions.
Have had the same creakiness on my car coming from the piano black plastic lining running horizontally from the steering wheel to the passenger door - from day 1. When it gets hot, it creeks. Yes, disappointing - didn't have anything like this on my E90.
I have a 2014 f30 320d M sport and have 0 issues with it.some people are just buying cars that have been modified and done badly hence why the nioses ect.My car just like ken Lawton's is perfect and imo is flawless throughout
@@stephenwallace5154 I'm a mechanic and the only cars that have timing chain failures are ones that haven't had regular services and driven hard whilst still cold.If you regular service your vehicle and only drive it hard once upto temperature you wont have any issues.The cause of the timming chain failure is the tentioner which fails if u have dead old oil that cant do its job anymore and cars that are driven hard again whilst cold and with dead old oil.I recommended Comma oil 5W30 (I use that on my own vehicle) which is what bmw currently are using instead of castrol.If you've noticed bmw engine oil caps no longer state castrol on them anymore.Theres a reason for that for these newer cars Comma oil is better suited that castrol.
i have 2012 f30 320D. alloys are corroding, 120k miles and still no ABS problems, cockpit is as quiet as new. If you press on cockpit parts will make noise in new 7 series as well. Steering had to be readjusted. 1 more problem I have found with these is that rear lamps break out and need to be replaced. That is quite expensive @£180\piece. i had to replace both. good video
I just got a 2019, 320i Estate, Auto, 30K miles. No sign of rust under the seats, no cracking sounds from the steering, no blemishes on the rims, no sounds from the dashboard components (only the door handles - if you really squeeze them hard). Actually the dashboard strips and all the cabin components are pretty firm to touch. On Mercedes C- class W204- there are much more cracking cabin sounds when driving, even on the face lifted versions. My 2006 Lexus IS250 cabin was cracking quite much, especially in the winter. I suppose - that if you press it very hard - you can get a cracking sound from everything, the thing is - not to come up when you drive the car when not pressing anything.
I bought mine brand new in 2013 and even if it gets replaced as my daily I am not selling it, it has had zero problems to date, looks fantastic. It’s my third BMW over a period of 14 years and all have been properly cared for and 100% reliable. Like anything, if you buy a car that hasn’t been well maintained how would you expect it to be problem free. The cars themselves are bulletproof, something that cannot be said for the few cars my brother and father have owned from the VW Audi group and one from Mercedes!
こ こ こ nope, no problems at all, the car is like brand new, it’s had tyres, brake pads and discs, it’s serviced regularly with the occasional top up of fluids and oil in between. As yet the only problem I’ve had with any of my BMWs was a jumpy CD player in a 1 Series which I noticed when brand new and it was immediately replaced by BMW and went on to provide me with great service and fun for the whole time I owned it.
Number 2 on my F30 2013 and nothing else. I had also E36, E46 and E90 for years and I have never experienced this ABS problem. In my opinion it´s the best 3 series so far.
Good video, thanks. I have owned my F31 335d m sport for around 20 months. brought it new with my own spec on it. Has had a new transfer box, steering rack, transfer box sump and various other bits under warranty. Interior squeeks present too as in your video. Changed run flats to MPSS and it's much better (ride/handliong etc).
I've had my F31 335D MSport for just over 3 years. Not a single issue (touch wood), just routine servicing. Unlike my two previous 530D Tourings (E61 and F11).
One more part that's broke on my F30 was the rear brake retaining clip it's not a serious thing but a kinda annoying grinding sound under the car on acceleration.
Quite fancied one of these but a little bit put off now. When the time comes (Nov 2019), will follow your advice and some of the comments, especially the timing chain issue!!! Cheers
I have the 2013 F31 and I recognise the dash creaking, weird rattles under acceleration. The door pockets also seem to rattle and squeak, such a strange and sloppy thing from such a brand.
I had a 63 plate 330d m sport ,all four wheels started to corrode , car was three years old just in warranty, took it to OCEAN BMW Plymouth and they changed all four wheels with no quibble free of any charge, excellent service.
I have a 16' 435i xDrive MSport, and the creaking plastic and trim really bothers me, wish there was a fix. Other than that I haven't had a problem with the car other than squeaky brakes (my aggressive driving lol). It's a really good car in my opinion.
My E91 Touring has corrosion on the alloys. I’m happy to spend a bit of money to get them refurbished when I can justify the expense. I’d love to upgrade to a 335D XD Touring. My car has done 116k miles and it feels tight and drives beautifully.
Just be aware that the X-Drive MSport variants do NOT have the lowered suspension. If you want superb handling, go for a 330D. Or a 335D and get a set of lowered springs from Sytner.
I've got the 320d xdrive f31 on a 64 plate, none of the things mentioned in this video have gone wrong yet, but what has gone wrong is the infotainment system has packed up twice in 7 months! So I loose satnav,bluetooth, music, and all the other settings that come with idrive. It is really annoying!
Can I just ask how any f30 and f31 you have driven . Because if you are basing your evidence on driving just the one car which sounds as tho you have then their problem you have not mentioned on these cars . Which is the rear light clusters electrical fault . Due to a weak earth cable. I have a premium m.sport f30 335d amd don't have any of the issues you have described . Seems as thkbyou have bought a knacker M8
hello I have a f30 328i luxury line. My car has every options avaible on the 3 series(so definetly not a lemon). I own the car for 2 years. So everything that he said in this video is true. Almost every single f30 has steering rack problem, maybe who has 16" aloy wheel and no run flat maybe hasn't this problem. On my car i have to change steering rack(VARIABLE SPORT) The dumpers on the front both(adaptive M).The thermostat(another problem on 328i). I have to say that the quality is very very poor. Before this i own the e46 coupe an i have to say that it was a much better car in every single way
Had to replace 17' 393 5 spokes on a 2013 F31...had exactly the same issue, corrosion around centre caps, but decided to buy second hand wheels (same style) and the corrosion has not returned yet. Also, the centre caps also seem to get those bubbles filled with water in them, not a good look... I'm guessing it's from soaps and wheel cleaners but still very annoying.
My late bmw X1 E84 was creaking like mad, I think due to a lot of plastic inside the cabin.My current BMWF30 is rock solid no strange sounds inside nothing!
If you are in the UK, any manufacturer recalls will be noted on the .gov website on the same page that you can view MOT history... just google MOT HISTORY CHECK No idea where to look if you are outside of UK though
the rust under the seat, isnt that an effect of a faulty fan/heater or something? i mean under the seats there are blow outs from fans (at least on my volvo s60), and if there is moisture, and it doesnt dry up well. we all know what happens :D just my thoughts. have not checked under my seats until i saw this video. now im anxious to check all you mentioned on mine. also a 2012 f30. good video.
What about the vibrating shift knob in a manual trans? I just test drove a 2013 F30 335i and noticed it during neutral. Once in gear it seemed to go away. A lot of people claim to have it and most even say it is normal.
Thanks for this, the rattle and creaks has put me right off - I literally can't stand spending money on a car for it to be noisy in the cabin. It's a premium vehicle, not a 1999 Citroen Saxo. Think I'll look into the Jag XF instead.
You've missed the most important part, the charge pipe on e90 /f30 is plastic and will break between 35-55k. Luckily they make an aluminum replacement for $200 shipped.
under seat corrosion sounds like they didn't consider condensation from the air conditioned seats. the metal gets cold, too. Do you have cooled seats in your car?
I had a F22 m235i and I found the dash rattles pretty annoying....some of the plastics in the interior were really poorly made and put together...in comparison to my wife's Audi A3 8V base model at the time which had a sturdy and flawless interior...a car that was well below the BMW's price
My experience with F30 320dA from 2012 ABS-Valve System broke (no Alert in the System) at 170km/h realy bad ... and now the lock of the engine cowling stay close if you try to open f30 = trouble car
I have a bmw f30 320d M sport that 7 years old now its a 2014 plate and i have None of those issues.Looks after your cars and they will last forever.BMW is quality FULL STOP
I just acquired one of these cars with 17 k miles covered so far. It does handle well and is very efficient. It does however have a cheap feel to it compared to the X-300 Jaguar XJR I am coming out of.
Prices for used cars reflect brand, model, year, milage, interior-exterior staus, compared to market prices, you cannot deal about price as on Türkiye market....
Thanks for this, I nearly bought one but I’ll stick with my Astra for now. The dash doesn’t creak and the alloys are still in good condition despite the fact that I only wash my car once a year. They get covered in brake dust and crap off the road but they clean up a treat. Takes a bit of doing though lol.
and when someone say bmw is not anymore great just a badge they got critics... and i own a bmw e46 and steering column is a problem too, but quality compared with those new is better...(to the old one) next one sure will not be a german car
BMW UK has said there is no recall notice for the steering rack issue (i called them today 16/09/2018), the guy i spoke to said this is the first time he has heard of this problem. This is my second F30 320D and the rack has gone again, with BMW quoting £1800 plus fitting and coding to the car. Really starting to feel like BMW are ripping me off !!!! #bmwf30 #BMWUK
I've literally just bought a estate luxury today, i heard of this too but got a year warranty, I have seen a repair kit for the rack at about £60. I've been looking at many different cars recently all having problems so ended up going for this if the missus wasnt such a punk I'd gone old school cossie 😄😄😄
My 2015 F30 started to develop creak and rattle on the dash after the first year with 20,000km, after 30K the driver side door lock act up to the orchestra. Compare to the E90 I had, on the 8th years came with much less noise before I sold it. I bet this F30 won't last that long before it completely falls apart.
I also had my E90 sold on 8th year before I turn to F30, it was much quieter and a feel of premium ride compare to this brand new car. Totally same experience.
I think they knew it will fail in 4 years...so they made you pay warranty for 4 years. I hate the bmw warranty. Kia and hyundai cover for 10 years here in USA. Go Kia - Hyundai!!!
Sigh... I have the creaky dash in my F32. Once on a sunny day I sat in the car for an hour while parked and I could actually hear the car making various creaking and popping noises as the plastic expanded from the heat. Truly a strange experience coming from a Lexus.
It's strange how the mentally deficient are typically the first to insult the intelligence of others. And no, things don't necessary pop and creak as they expand. I've sat in plenty of parked cars (I've owned 8-10 in my life) over the years and the BMW is the only one where the interior trim makes noises while parked in the sun. So yes, I can blame the car since other companies can design and manufacture an interior that does not pop and creak.
What type of cleaning products do you use on your dash? I started using Maguiars natural shine on my rubber and my whole car creaks now, maybe you should change your detailingvsupplies.
I also HAVE nothing of these issues what you discussed here...man....otherwise someone import such a car from abroad,,than maybe you have it....but not from a car which was built or 1st sold in the main country where you come from...you know what I mean.....my 330 XDRIVE baby is 2013 with 66.000km (austria) and it feels LIKE NEW,,, it cost 76.000 EURO ! haha....good luck when you buy a bmw ....
Man. You didn't even cover shit that actually breaks all the time. The corrosion under the seat is a rare issue. The wheels corroding isn't something that breaks, that's just what happens to wheels over time, depending on the type. The creaky interior, that's not a bug, but a feature. The f30 was notoriously cheaper built than the e90, to cut costs a little, sure, but mostly to save weight, due to complaints that the e90 was too heavy. only way to make the f30 larger while being a lighter was to use lighter plastics and less sound deadening. Sheesh. Okay, the actual list of things that will 99% break or go wrong on your f30 are... 1) valve cover gasket leak 2) oil cooler/filter gasket leaks 3) suspension by 100k 4)water pump by 100k 5) possibly injectors by 100k, but this one is iffy
I got a 2014 f30 with m package just hit 150k anything I should be cautious of? Seems like there aren't any issues. if anything I may change charge pipe to an aluminum one if it isn't already upgraded
keyplayatriggz Yooo, how do you like that car? I’m trying to find something bad about it but I haven’t found anything. There must be something, I am currently going to buy one in two weeks.. 20k miles
Had my f30 335d xdrive m sport 2014 from New got 77500 on it now hahaha bmw maintenance ain’t worth a rub had my car in with drive train fault threw egr valve at it small turbo fuel pressure regulator sops replaced my wheels under warranty for corrosion ended up finding fault myself and it went again 2yrs later that’s it apart from brake disks and pads another thing £1700 just for parts 😂😂😂😂😂😂 got em £600 brembo 🤷🏻♂️
These cars are less than 5 years old so they should be covered by warranty. Why are you trying to sell parts for something that BMW should cover for free?.... not cool. And corrosion on alloy wheels? Yeah that is not exclusive on BMW, see Audi, Mercedes. Actually Mercs have a general problem with corrosion on the back of all their vehicles. BMW has the least of corrosion on AI and AE customer indexes of all makers. In Norway for example that the roads are salted every winter BMW comes first on the Auto Index against rust...
You literally talked only about the problems F30s from 2012 and 2013 face. That's it. ALL of them have been solved for the 2014 and onwards ones...... Wasted my time watching this video
I like them in and out but I will not buy them ! A lot of problems !!! plastic cheap parts ! Buy Any Toyota #1 If you like BMW lease them Do Not buy them !
Models for the European Market are made in Munich and Regensburg, Germany. They are made for other regions in South Africa, China, India and Brazil. I think the European made models are most likely assembled to a higher standard
Correct, also these were subject to warranty. More common, but not mentioned are the cracks in the radio buttons. I've had my radio buttons replaced twice on my previous F30, on my F36 they are holding up so far, but that's where the 3 year warranty is for.
Hi does your car suffer ridiculous tyre noise? I just bought a 2016 335d xdrive and it’s probably the best car I’ve ever had apart from the noisy cabin?? On new roads it’s ok but all other roads it’s ridiculous Do you have any ideas thanks 🤪
...it's the run flats also causes a slightly rougher ride I am really contemplating sacrificing my trunk space and replacing all the tires and getting a spare.
Joseph Reno hi my tyres are Michelin super sport none run flats and I’m considering selling the car because it’s that noisy? Apart from the noise it’s the best car I’ve ever had and will hurt to see it go☹️
hey bro i am 36 years old already.i said wagon is useless because of that if i need work i will choose UTE or VAN if i need space i will go for MPV or SUV. i thins this is the common thinking which with the evidence of that so many euro car's wagon model always got less market demand like AUDI A4 WAGON Mercedes C WAGON and BMW 3 SERIES WAGON. WAGON satisfy the demand of NICHE market NOT MASS market
That's right. The 320D Touring (ie 2-litre diesel wagon) is particularly popular among both private and business users in the UK. It's quick and economical (approx 57-60 mpg on the official test cycle), which matters because of taxes and high fuel prices in Europe. Even my 335D wagon returns 32-35mpg in town and about 45mpg on highways. Show me a ute or a van that can hit 60mph in under 5 secs and returns that sort of gas mileage in real-life conditions.
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Driver 81 I have another one: moisture in backlights. Very common as well and bloody annoying for a car this expensive.
Ran a 435d for 4 years, and never had any issues. The cabin was extremely quiet. It never missed a beat.
I have a 2014 F30 335i w/ 60k miles. Only things that have gone wrong are things I caused myself, messing with engine tuning and things like that. I'm running Bootmod3 tuning Stage 2, runs beautifully. It's a great daily driver that never gets boring. Done all the work myself, Oil, Spark Plugs, brakes, etc. Next on the list is water pump. I'm no mechanic and this work is fairly easy with RUclips instructions.
You got a lemon mate, my 2012 f30 328i is perfect. Touch wood 😂
Have had the same creakiness on my car coming from the piano black plastic lining running horizontally from the steering wheel to the passenger door - from day 1. When it gets hot, it creeks. Yes, disappointing - didn't have anything like this on my E90.
Have you had any problems with the timing chain guide?
I have a 2014 f30 320d M sport and have 0 issues with it.some people are just buying cars that have been modified and done badly hence why the nioses ect.My car just like ken Lawton's is perfect and imo is flawless throughout
@@stephenwallace5154 I'm a mechanic and the only cars that have timing chain failures are ones that haven't had regular services and driven hard whilst still cold.If you regular service your vehicle and only drive it hard once upto temperature you wont have any issues.The cause of the timming chain failure is the tentioner which fails if u have dead old oil that cant do its job anymore and cars that are driven hard again whilst cold and with dead old oil.I recommended Comma oil 5W30 (I use that on my own vehicle) which is what bmw currently are using instead of castrol.If you've noticed bmw engine oil caps no longer state castrol on them anymore.Theres a reason for that for these newer cars Comma oil is better suited that castrol.
i have 2012 f30 320D. alloys are corroding, 120k miles and still no ABS problems, cockpit is as quiet as new. If you press on cockpit parts will make noise in new 7 series as well. Steering had to be readjusted. 1 more problem I have found with these is that rear lamps break out and need to be replaced. That is quite expensive @£180\piece. i had to replace both. good video
I just got a 2019, 320i Estate, Auto, 30K miles. No sign of rust under the seats, no cracking sounds from the steering, no blemishes on the rims, no sounds from the dashboard components (only the door handles - if you really squeeze them hard). Actually the dashboard strips and all the cabin components are pretty firm to touch. On Mercedes C- class W204- there are much more cracking cabin sounds when driving, even on the face lifted versions. My 2006 Lexus IS250 cabin was cracking quite much, especially in the winter. I suppose - that if you press it very hard - you can get a cracking sound from everything, the thing is - not to come up when you drive the car when not pressing anything.
I bought mine brand new in 2013 and even if it gets replaced as my daily I am not selling it, it has had zero problems to date, looks fantastic. It’s my third BMW over a period of 14 years and all have been properly cared for and 100% reliable. Like anything, if you buy a car that hasn’t been well maintained how would you expect it to be problem free. The cars themselves are bulletproof, something that cannot be said for the few cars my brother and father have owned from the VW Audi group and one from Mercedes!
Had any serious issues yet? Except for general mechanical replacements?
こ こ こ nope, no problems at all, the car is like brand new, it’s had tyres, brake pads and discs, it’s serviced regularly with the occasional top up of fluids and oil in between. As yet the only problem I’ve had with any of my BMWs was a jumpy CD player in a 1 Series which I noticed when brand new and it was immediately replaced by BMW and went on to provide me with great service and fun for the whole time I owned it.
"Thinks that will break" - none of the items mentions have broken. Perhaps a more accurate title in future?
From my experience with my 2013 335i Msport. 1. Fuel Pump (recalled) 2. Moisture in Rear Tailight (cheap gasket)
Number 2 on my F30 2013 and nothing else.
I had also E36, E46 and E90 for years and I have never experienced this ABS problem.
In my opinion it´s the best 3 series so far.
I agree with you just bought a 2013 BMW 325i 85K miles on it and runs like new !
I would add Injectors to the list. Make sure you have some sort of warranty cover.
What happened to your injectors?
Good video, thanks. I have owned my F31 335d m sport for around 20 months. brought it new with my own spec on it. Has had a new transfer box, steering rack, transfer box sump and various other bits under warranty. Interior squeeks present too as in your video. Changed run flats to MPSS and it's much better (ride/handliong etc).
I've had my F31 335D MSport for just over 3 years. Not a single issue (touch wood), just routine servicing. Unlike my two previous 530D Tourings (E61 and F11).
One more part that's broke on my F30 was the rear brake retaining clip it's not a serious thing but a kinda annoying grinding sound under the car on acceleration.
Most of the drivetrain issues have been solved in the 2016 models with the introduction of B48 and B58 engines.
Have they fixed the steering rack issues after the facelift as well?
@@sizif717 that’s the first I’ve heard of that issue. Was this in made in Germany cars as well ? Mine is made in Germany.
COMMON PROBLEM THERMOSTAT WILL BREAK, WATER PUMP, WIND SOUNDS AIR LEAKS IN COCKPIT WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY.
Quite fancied one of these but a little bit put off now. When the time comes (Nov 2019), will follow your advice and some of the comments, especially the timing chain issue!!! Cheers
I have the 2013 F31 and I recognise the dash creaking, weird rattles under acceleration. The door pockets also seem to rattle and squeak, such a strange and sloppy thing from such a brand.
I had a 63 plate 330d m sport ,all four wheels started to corrode , car was three years old just in warranty, took it to OCEAN BMW Plymouth and they changed all four wheels with no quibble free of any charge, excellent service.
I have a 16' 435i xDrive MSport, and the creaking plastic and trim really bothers me, wish there was a fix. Other than that I haven't had a problem with the car other than squeaky brakes (my aggressive driving lol). It's a really good car in my opinion.
EGR coolers fail and i also have had creaky door cards. Tail lights on the bootlid are prone to cracking too.
My E91 Touring has corrosion on the alloys. I’m happy to spend a bit of money to get them refurbished when I can justify the expense. I’d love to upgrade to a 335D XD Touring. My car has done 116k miles and it feels tight and drives beautifully.
Just be aware that the X-Drive MSport variants do NOT have the lowered suspension. If you want superb handling, go for a 330D. Or a 335D and get a set of lowered springs from Sytner.
Thanks for this. I’m looking to buy one of these so I will look out for these faults 😀
How about the timing chain related issues for both N20 and N47?
You missed one. Coolant sensor, which is built in to the reservoir, tends to fail and throw a light on the dash.
I've got the 320d xdrive f31 on a 64 plate, none of the things mentioned in this video have gone wrong yet, but what has gone wrong is the infotainment system has packed up twice in 7 months! So I loose satnav,bluetooth, music, and all the other settings that come with idrive. It is really annoying!
Can I just ask how any f30 and f31 you have driven . Because if you are basing your evidence on driving just the one car which sounds as tho you have then their problem you have not mentioned on these cars . Which is the rear light clusters electrical fault . Due to a weak earth cable. I have a premium m.sport f30 335d amd don't have any of the issues you have described . Seems as thkbyou have bought a knacker M8
People confused mentioning the n47 engine code used in the e90.. the 2ltr used in the 2012 > f30/31 is very similar but updated n47-T code
2012 F30 335i, not one issue so far. No creaking dash. Just wish rear camera was standard at the time.
hello
I have a f30 328i luxury line. My car has every options avaible on the 3 series(so definetly not a lemon). I own the car for 2 years. So everything that he said in this video is true. Almost every single f30 has steering rack problem, maybe who has 16" aloy wheel and no run flat maybe hasn't this problem. On my car i have to change steering rack(VARIABLE SPORT) The dumpers on the front both(adaptive M).The thermostat(another problem on 328i). I have to say that the quality is very very poor. Before this i own the e46 coupe an i have to say that it was a much better car in every single way
Are not those things fixed after the 2016 facelift?
Hiya, when did BMW issue a Recall for the steering rack? I have just got the knock but I have rung Bmw and they have told me there are no Recalls.
Matt Baigent if you go on mot history check it tells you outstanding recalls.
Had to replace 17' 393 5 spokes on a 2013 F31...had exactly the same issue, corrosion around centre caps, but decided to buy second hand wheels (same style) and the corrosion has not returned yet. Also, the centre caps also seem to get those bubbles filled with water in them, not a good look... I'm guessing it's from soaps and wheel cleaners but still very annoying.
Got my wheels sandblasted and recoated 180 👌
My late bmw X1 E84 was creaking like mad, I think due to a lot of plastic inside the cabin.My current BMWF30 is rock solid no strange sounds inside nothing!
Have you got a web link where it states that there is a recall on the faulty steering rack issue
Please send me a link
If you are in the UK, any manufacturer recalls will be noted on the .gov website on the same page that you can view MOT history... just google MOT HISTORY CHECK
No idea where to look if you are outside of UK though
on 3.0d egr cooler known to crack, can be welded though
door seals also known to creak
There is a recall on these at the moment. Just had mine replaced. Had my car for 7 WEEKS waiting for the part
the rust under the seat, isnt that an effect of a faulty fan/heater or something? i mean under the seats there are blow outs from fans (at least on my volvo s60), and if there is moisture, and it doesnt dry up well. we all know what happens :D just my thoughts. have not checked under my seats until i saw this video. now im anxious to check all you mentioned on mine. also a 2012 f30. good video.
What about the N47 timinh chain issues ?
How is the new b48 engine with the F32? 430 coupe and gran coupe
Has anyone come across the tailgate mechanism spring retaining bolt shearing off?
Maybe the rack issue is in right hand drive cars, because I havnt seen any in a left hand drive.
What about the vibrating shift knob in a manual trans? I just test drove a 2013 F30 335i and noticed it during neutral. Once in gear it seemed to go away. A lot of people claim to have it and most even say it is normal.
Carl Chao cause it is....the trans and engine aren't hard mounted to the frame, so you'd expect them to vibrate
Hey is it possible to find which wheel speed sensor is at fault from the MFD hidden mode DTC errors?
Thanks for this, the rattle and creaks has put me right off - I literally can't stand spending money on a car for it to be noisy in the cabin. It's a premium vehicle, not a 1999 Citroen Saxo. Think I'll look into the Jag XF instead.
Because Jags are known for their build quality right? LOL
You've missed the most important part, the charge pipe on e90 /f30 is plastic and will break between 35-55k. Luckily they make an aluminum replacement for $200 shipped.
Mine has 89k miles, with ZERO unscheduled service. The 328i is rated higher than Lexus in reliability.
under seat corrosion sounds like they didn't consider condensation from the air conditioned seats. the metal gets cold, too. Do you have cooled seats in your car?
There are no cooled seats on the 3 or 4 series.
Why did you not mention the timing chain snapping off? All insignificant obsevations
Are you sure you've not bought a lemon? I've got a 62 plate f30 just like yours and don't have any of these issues! Especially the creaky dash?
+1 agree
Baz Walker same same. Corrosion on wheels....try applying protection lol
Baz Walker I have one with 190k miles on it. Mine is solid with no faults
Baz Walker u
How soon those things gonna break?
Timing chain issue on the 320d....deal breaker for me
Creaking dashboard, totally agree
I had a F22 m235i and I found the dash rattles pretty annoying....some of the plastics in the interior were really poorly made and put together...in comparison to my wife's Audi A3 8V base model at the time which had a sturdy and flawless interior...a car that was well below the BMW's price
I have another one: moisture in backlights. Very common as well and bloody annoying for a car this expensive.
WGACA thats right. needed to replace both bulb sockets
Artur Mrozinski I've had the rubber seals redone of those. So far so good...
WGACA i had to replace both rear lamps as plastic clip broke and they snapped out
Artur Mrozinski Why? Didn't new rubbers help?
WGACA nope. plastic clips broke off. there was nothing to hold lamps in
My experience with F30 320dA from 2012
ABS-Valve System broke (no Alert in the System) at 170km/h realy bad ...
and now the lock of the engine cowling stay close if you try to open
f30 = trouble car
I want to buy one so What year model are the good ones and what are the bad ones!! ?? Anyone!
Facelift models from 2015 and up
I would attribute at least 3 of those problems to the vehicle being driven regularly in a snow/winter environment.
I have a bmw f30 320d M sport that 7 years old now its a 2014 plate and i have None of those issues.Looks after your cars and they will last forever.BMW is quality FULL STOP
I just acquired one of these cars with 17 k miles covered so far. It does handle well and is very efficient.
It does however have a cheap feel to it compared to the X-300 Jaguar XJR I am coming out of.
Is BMW listening ?
Prices for used cars reflect brand, model, year, milage, interior-exterior staus, compared to market prices, you cannot deal about price as on Türkiye market....
Common Problem No. 1.: BMW.
Common Problem No. 2.: Hella and Bosch and other German made parts suppliers.
Thanks for this, I nearly bought one but I’ll stick with my Astra for now. The dash doesn’t creak and the alloys are still in good condition despite the fact that I only wash my car once a year. They get covered in brake dust and crap off the road but they clean up a treat. Takes a bit of doing though lol.
Thought the water pump and thermostat would be mentioned here
That goes on almost every car.
If those are the 5 most serious problems, I've entered another universe. How about eccentric shaft, water heater, heater core, oil leaks, fuel pump.
What song/band is in the intro?
and when someone say bmw is not anymore great just a badge they got critics... and i own a bmw e46 and steering column is a problem too, but quality compared with those new is better...(to the old one) next one sure will not be a german car
Nobody change the turbo on your cars guys? I don't heart someone talk about it. That a problem on this model no ?
Elyes Chinoune also the turbo oil return line is common to get stuck. white smoke cloud in a cold start is the sign to get it replaced.
BMW UK has said there is no recall notice for the steering rack issue (i called them today 16/09/2018), the guy i spoke to said this is the first time he has heard of this problem. This is my second F30 320D and the rack has gone again, with BMW quoting £1800 plus fitting and coding to the car. Really starting to feel like BMW are ripping me off !!!! #bmwf30 #BMWUK
I've literally just bought a estate luxury today, i heard of this too but got a year warranty, I have seen a repair kit for the rack at about £60. I've been looking at many different cars recently all having problems so ended up going for this if the missus wasnt such a punk I'd gone old school cossie 😄😄😄
I would add EGR problem which will break for sure
That is connected with bad fuel.
no steering rack recall in iceland,mine just went and i gotta pay for it my self...
My 2015 F30 started to develop creak and rattle on the dash after the first year with 20,000km, after 30K the driver side door lock act up to the orchestra. Compare to the E90 I had, on the 8th years came with much less noise before I sold it. I bet this F30 won't last that long before it completely falls apart.
Haha, I had the same issues regarding the dash and the driver's door lock. The dash has quieted down though.
I also had my E90 sold on 8th year before I turn to F30, it was much quieter and a feel of premium ride compare to this brand new car. Totally same experience.
The transfer case on my f30 failed at 40k, just passed the warranty, 8 grand to replace lol, never gonna get a bmw again boys haha
Shesh. I've heard about this
F30 what. 335?
I think they knew it will fail in 4 years...so they made you pay warranty for 4 years. I hate the bmw warranty. Kia and hyundai cover for 10 years here in USA. Go Kia - Hyundai!!!
Only US and Brits got issues with BMW it seems, strange
Dude the wheels corode caused by acid washing
My car bmw f34 gt 92.000km, have creaking dashboard to :(
Hey, what engine does your car have? Im looking at a 2L 2014 184ps with almost 200k kms ....is it a no go?
My f30 have 120‘000 km and hove no problem only 1 turn signal in the mirror 180$
Sigh... I have the creaky dash in my F32. Once on a sunny day I sat in the car for an hour while parked and I could actually hear the car making various creaking and popping noises as the plastic expanded from the heat. Truly a strange experience coming from a Lexus.
C C sigh that’s called expansion and contraction you imbecile 😂 you can’t blame the car. Most things pop and freak as they heat it cool. Ffs
It's strange how the mentally deficient are typically the first to insult
the intelligence of others. And no, things don't necessary pop and creak as they expand. I've sat in plenty of parked cars (I've owned 8-10 in my life) over the years and the BMW is the only one where the interior trim makes noises while parked in the sun. So yes, I can blame the car since other companies can design and manufacture an interior that does not pop and creak.
What type of cleaning products do you use on your dash? I started using Maguiars natural shine on my rubber and my whole car creaks now, maybe you should change your detailingvsupplies.
i think you got a lemon or something mate, i own a 335i 2013 for the last 4 years and i had none of your problems.
shadi andrew what’s ur mileage?
I also HAVE nothing of these issues what you discussed here...man....otherwise someone import such a car from abroad,,than maybe you have it....but not from a car which was built or 1st sold in the main country where you come from...you know what I mean.....my 330 XDRIVE baby is 2013 with 66.000km (austria) and it feels LIKE NEW,,, it cost 76.000 EURO ! haha....good luck when you buy a bmw ....
Man. You didn't even cover shit that actually breaks all the time. The corrosion under the seat is a rare issue. The wheels corroding isn't something that breaks, that's just what happens to wheels over time, depending on the type. The creaky interior, that's not a bug, but a feature. The f30 was notoriously cheaper built than the e90, to cut costs a little, sure, but mostly to save weight, due to complaints that the e90 was too heavy. only way to make the f30 larger while being a lighter was to use lighter plastics and less sound deadening.
Sheesh.
Okay, the actual list of things that will 99% break or go wrong on your f30 are...
1) valve cover gasket leak
2) oil cooler/filter gasket leaks
3) suspension by 100k
4)water pump by 100k
5) possibly injectors by 100k, but this one is iffy
I got a 2014 f30 with m package just hit 150k anything I should be cautious of? Seems like there aren't any issues. if anything I may change charge pipe to an aluminum one if it isn't already upgraded
keyplayatriggz Just hit 92k on my ‘13 and no issues so far. Hoping nothing major happens until i sell it in 2 years
keyplayatriggz Yooo, how do you like that car? I’m trying to find something bad about it but I haven’t found anything. There must be something, I am currently going to buy one in two weeks.. 20k miles
What engine?
The interior creak is a big disappointment.
Only have problem number 5. But that is a bit annoying actually..
Are f30 328i reliable?
Bryan Chow i got a 2014 and the radio needs replacement and the driver’s door handle is gooey. Thats it
For Point 4 - In Malaysia, we have a group named after it i.e. The Rusted Jackets.
I had an F30 and an F31...not a single issue on either.
no you dont
The gasoline powered engine sounds like diesel engine.
Had my f30 335d xdrive m sport 2014 from New got 77500 on it now hahaha bmw maintenance ain’t worth a rub had my car in with drive train fault threw egr valve at it small turbo fuel pressure regulator sops replaced my wheels under warranty for corrosion ended up finding fault myself and it went again 2yrs later that’s it apart from brake disks and pads another thing £1700 just for parts 😂😂😂😂😂😂 got em £600 brembo 🤷🏻♂️
These cars are less than 5 years old so they should be covered by warranty. Why are you trying to sell parts for something that BMW should cover for free?.... not cool. And corrosion on alloy wheels? Yeah that is not exclusive on BMW, see Audi, Mercedes. Actually Mercs have a general problem with corrosion on the back of all their vehicles. BMW has the least of corrosion on AI and AE customer indexes of all makers. In Norway for example that the roads are salted every winter BMW comes first on the Auto Index against rust...
You literally talked only about the problems F30s from 2012 and 2013 face. That's it. ALL of them have been solved for the 2014 and onwards ones...... Wasted my time watching this video
Chains on diesel 2.0L engine! 200.000 and snaps!
Bullshit, non existing issues, I've owned over 2 years
2012 328i, no way mate nothing like this.
I like them in and out but I will not buy them ! A lot of problems !!! plastic cheap parts ! Buy Any Toyota #1
If you like BMW lease them Do Not buy them !
You got a manual...oh no
why so many dislikes?
Made in south africa thats why :)
Models for the European Market are made in Munich and Regensburg, Germany. They are made for other regions in South Africa, China, India and Brazil. I think the European made models are most likely assembled to a higher standard
I believe the rusted seats was an issue that was fixed after 2012
Correct, also these were subject to warranty. More common, but not mentioned are the cracks in the radio buttons. I've had my radio buttons replaced twice on my previous F30, on my F36 they are holding up so far, but that's where the 3 year warranty is for.
Hi does your car suffer ridiculous tyre noise? I just bought a 2016 335d xdrive and it’s probably the best car I’ve ever had apart from the noisy cabin?? On new roads it’s ok but all other roads it’s ridiculous Do you have any ideas thanks 🤪
The run flat tyres are notorious for being noisy
probably the run flat tyres
gary blaymire run flats probably
...it's the run flats also causes a slightly rougher ride I am really contemplating sacrificing my trunk space and replacing all the tires and getting a spare.
Joseph Reno hi my tyres are Michelin super sport none run flats and I’m considering selling the car because it’s that noisy? Apart from the noise it’s the best car I’ve ever had and will hurt to see it go☹️
why choose to buy a bmw wagon? its rediculous awkward
adam Hey bro how old are you? 20? Just letting you know when you are bout 28-30 you will actually start liking the wagons.
I've got 2 dogs, so I need a wagon - and I want to drive something reasonably rapid. My 335D Touring is perfect for the job, thanks.
hey bro i am 36 years old already.i said wagon is useless because of that if i need work i will choose UTE or VAN if i need space i will go for MPV or SUV. i thins this is the common thinking which with the evidence of that so many euro car's wagon model always got less market demand like AUDI A4 WAGON Mercedes C WAGON and BMW 3 SERIES WAGON. WAGON satisfy the demand of NICHE market NOT MASS market
It may be a niche market in North America, but in Europe they are pretty popular.
That's right. The 320D Touring (ie 2-litre diesel wagon) is particularly popular among both private and business users in the UK. It's quick and economical (approx 57-60 mpg on the official test cycle), which matters because of taxes and high fuel prices in Europe. Even my 335D wagon returns 32-35mpg in town and about 45mpg on highways. Show me a ute or a van that can hit 60mph in under 5 secs and returns that sort of gas mileage in real-life conditions.