I think if I remember correctly it was some type of known issue because typically it happened earlier on and people got it covered under warranty. Mine got covered by the aftermarket warranty-thankfully as $5,000 would not be fun.

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2007 328i Sport, Monaco Blue
2011 X35D - sold -Space Grey
2004 X5 4.4i - sold - Kalahari Beige
2001 X5 3.0i - sold - Pearl Beige
2006 325i Sport, Sonora Beige
2000 323i - sold - Sienna Red