Lubing the hood catches is a standard item on the BMW service schedule (Inspection 1). Trouble is, many people just do the oil and filter, and leave off all the other maintenance items (especially when the included maintenance is over, and many don't want to pay dealer service prices). So things like hood latches get a bad rap.

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2007 X3 3.0si, 6 MT, Premium, White

Retired:
2008 535i, 6 MT, M Sport, Premium, Space Grey
2003 X5 3.0 Steptronic, Premium, Titanium Silver
2002 325xi 5 MT, Steel Grey
2004 Z4 3.0 Premium, Sport, SMG, Maldives Blue