PSA: Corrosion Warranty (rust). Be sure to check this area.

ried · 04-16-2018, 04:03 PM

My 2007 M Coupe has a little bit of rust where the front bumper cover meets the hood, right under the shut line. This is not the front bumper cover itself, but a long metal piece that's part of its mounting system.

I showed this to my local dealer, who in turn showed it to the BMW area representative, and they approved replacing this under the original 12 year corrosion warranty. This metal piece and the one underneath it are being replaced by the dealer. The front bumper cover is not being replaced, however.

Just FYI. Check your car to see if any rust is present. If it is, might be worth paying a visit to your dealer for inspection and warranty repair.

chickdr · 04-16-2018, 05:12 PM

Could you post a second photo further back so you can get a better perspective? I know what you are picturing, but the description is a bit confusing.

StickMon · 04-16-2018, 06:57 PM

Number 7

ried · 04-16-2018, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by StickMon

Number 7

Yep. Here's after it was replaced.

chickdr · 04-16-2018, 08:48 PM

Thanks! I can't believe any metal part on a Z4 is under 20 bucks..... Looks like an easy DIY.

ried · 04-16-2018, 09:57 PM

Super easy. The dealer changed out the "supporting ledge" and the rubber seal. Free, of course.

04-16-2018, 04:03 PM	#1
ried Captain 792 Rep 817 Posts Drives: F31, F80 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: SoCal iTrader: (2)	PSA: Corrosion Warranty (rust). Be sure to check this area. My 2007 M Coupe has a little bit of rust where the front bumper cover meets the hood, right under the shut line. This is not the front bumper cover itself, but a long metal piece that's part of its mounting system. I showed this to my local dealer, who in turn showed it to the BMW area representative, and they approved replacing this under the original 12 year corrosion warranty. This metal piece and the one underneath it are being replaced by the dealer. The front bumper cover is not being replaced, however. Just FYI. Check your car to see if any rust is present. If it is, might be worth paying a visit to your dealer for inspection and warranty repair.
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chickdr Lieutenant Colonel 140 Rep 1,991 Posts Drives: 2006 M Roadster Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buford, GA iTrader: (0)	Could you post a second photo further back so you can get a better perspective? I know what you are picturing, but the description is a bit confusing.
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StickMon My other car is on Mars 636 Rep 3,124 Posts Drives: 2006 MR Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Lo-Cal iTrader: (1)	Number 7 __________________ Warning: May contain traces of nuts.
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chickdr Lieutenant Colonel 140 Rep 1,991 Posts Drives: 2006 M Roadster Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buford, GA iTrader: (0)	Thanks! I can't believe any metal part on a Z4 is under 20 bucks..... Looks like an easy DIY.
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04-16-2018, 09:57 PM	#6
ried Captain 792 Rep 817 Posts Drives: F31, F80 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: SoCal iTrader: (2)	Super easy. The dealer changed out the "supporting ledge" and the rubber seal. Free, of course.
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