How reliable is your E90?

Mel_e90 · 06-01-2010, 06:16 PM

Just wondering how reliable your BMW is.

My 320d 57reg had to go back 4 times. 2 for steering column, 1 for weather seal in the passenger door and 1 for turbo actuator. Plus 2 oil changes and 1 brake fluid change. 7 visits in two years of owner ship.

My dads 320i 55reg: 1 steering column, 1 ABS sensor, 1 Vanos unit solenoid and now in with auto gearbox failure needing a new mechatronic unit(£3000+). Plus all the trips for servicing.

Hmmm bad luck?

TMP · 06-02-2010, 06:13 AM

I certainly dont think the E90 is well put together as the E46.

My E90 has more or less been trouble free (reaches for some wood to touch), but does have a few annoying rattles that the dealer cannot fix (so I am going to have a go with some blutac!

My 520d also had a turbo linkeage failure, and has had a few niggles so ironically that is the one that is annoying me more

Dont think you should count the oil/brake fluid changes as that is routine maintencce - and this is where the E90 excels for stretching these out.

R80TER · 06-02-2010, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by TMP

I certainly dont think the E90 is well put together as the E46.

I would personally disagree from my experiences. My E90 330D has been good as gold, only a couple of niggles...

Drivers door actuator failed
fuel filler pipe leaking (still, must remember not to brim it up!!)

My E46 330D:

GM5 module failed
Diff was ripped from rear floor pan
endless problems with hot start, changed fuel pumps, cam sensor etc
injectors failed
various small oil leaks in the engine bay
dash trim decided to just fall off when it wanted

In brief then, i feel for me, the E90 is better built and "touch wood" solid mechanically.

dxb335d · 06-02-2010, 07:15 AM

335d hammered from day one. Good as gold apart from sticking door
handles and needing recoding

chris330D · 06-02-2010, 01:58 PM

My first E90 an 06 320d was fine for 50k miles. My current car an 08 330d has been a constant niggle. I think it is more the inability of the dealers to fix problems than the reliability of the car.

dxb335d · 06-02-2010, 02:57 PM

What issues you had mate?!

nik_nak · 06-02-2010, 03:23 PM

[QUOTE=R80TER;7423811]
fuel filler pipe leaking (still, must remember not to brim it up!!)

Mine also leaks when I fill to the brim, must be a common fault?

NFS · 06-02-2010, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by TMP

I certainly dont think the E90 is well put together as the E46.

It's deceptive.

If you drive them back to back the e90 is much more refined. Unfortunately they do get some rattles, which never happened on any of my e46's.

RichJ · 06-03-2010, 04:48 AM

rattles are my worst gripe... I think part of the problem is the runflats.....

TMP · 06-03-2010, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by R80TER

I would personally disagree from my experiences. My E90 330D has been good as gold, only a couple of niggles...

Drivers door actuator failed
fuel filler pipe leaking (still, must remember not to brim it up!!)

My E46 330D:

GM5 module failed
Diff was ripped from rear floor pan
endless problems with hot start, changed fuel pumps, cam sensor etc
injectors failed
various small oil leaks in the engine bay
dash trim decided to just fall off when it wanted

In brief then, i feel for me, the E90 is better built and "touch wood" solid mechanically.

Jeezo you had a badun e46!

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Originally Posted by NFS

It's deceptive.

If you drive them back to back the e90 is much more refined. Unfortunately they do get some rattles, which never happened on any of my e46's.

I think you get my point - no rattles on e46 and a lot more miles.

Maybe its just Dash design or they have skimped on fixing but the e90 does rattle more

chris330D · 06-03-2010, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

What issues you had mate?!

Alarm going off in sunny weather.
Boot cover (tonneau?) sticking and not automatically retracting when the boot is opened
Squeak from passenger side rear wheel
Dash rattles
Excessive rear brake pad wear
Blowing from exhaust

Obviously none of this is serious just been a hassle to keep going back to the dealer. The squeak and blowing still not fixed by the dealer. TBH have given up and will change the car when it gets to 3.

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Mel_e90 New Member 0 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 320d Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: uk iTrader: (0)	How reliable is your E90? Just wondering how reliable your BMW is. My 320d 57reg had to go back 4 times. 2 for steering column, 1 for weather seal in the passenger door and 1 for turbo actuator. Plus 2 oil changes and 1 brake fluid change. 7 visits in two years of owner ship. My dads 320i 55reg: 1 steering column, 1 ABS sensor, 1 Vanos unit solenoid and now in with auto gearbox failure needing a new mechatronic unit(£3000+). Plus all the trips for servicing. Hmmm bad luck?
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TMP Brigadier General 356 Rep 3,022 Posts Drives: M6 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Cheshire iTrader: (0)	I certainly dont think the E90 is well put together as the E46. My E90 has more or less been trouble free (reaches for some wood to touch), but does have a few annoying rattles that the dealer cannot fix (so I am going to have a go with some blutac! My 520d also had a turbo linkeage failure, and has had a few niggles so ironically that is the one that is annoying me more Dont think you should count the oil/brake fluid changes as that is routine maintencce - and this is where the E90 excels for stretching these out. __________________ M2 Arrived! Family 5er
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chris330D Major 38 Rep 1,135 Posts Drives: F31 335d Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sussex, UK iTrader: (0)	My first E90 an 06 320d was fine for 50k miles. My current car an 08 330d has been a constant niggle. I think it is more the inability of the dealers to fix problems than the reliability of the car.
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nik_nak Private First Class 15 Rep 183 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Manchester iTrader: (0)	[QUOTE=R80TER;7423811] fuel filler pipe leaking (still, must remember not to brim it up!!) Mine also leaks when I fill to the brim, must be a common fault?
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RichJ First Lieutenant 10 Rep 358 Posts Drives: E92 M-Sport 330i Le Mans Blue Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: South iTrader: (0)	rattles are my worst gripe... I think part of the problem is the runflats.....
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