I would like to know the number of clip/regulator replacements people have had to do. Maybe a trophy can be awarded! My history includes 5 in my wife's 2001 325i, thankfully all under warranty; 3 in my 2002 X5, not under warranty; and 2 in my wife's 2004 325i, with one under warranty. I can only think the heat we experience in the Dallas/Fort Worth area contributes to the failure rate.

2002 X5 3.0 238,000 miles
2004 325i 106,000 miles