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Originally Posted by cncmastr
You are supposed to replace them as they require torque + 90 tightening. This stretches the threads on the bolts. Once they have been stretched, they can fail if re-used. Additionally, they mail fail (the head may snap off as you continually turn then 90 each time you re-use them) as you attempt to re-torque them.
They're not that expensive, why not buy new ones as BMW advises?
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So true, I picked up a full set of bolts, washers and nuts about 1.5 yrs ago for under $25, they are under $30 now on RealOEM.