35D DEF Tank Level Sensor Issue

[dmfelger]

2011 35D with 98K miles, 3rd party extended warranty. Engine warning light comes on and we take it in. After 5 days (including weekend) the diagnosis is the DEF tank level sensor is bad. Part in Germany. 1-2 weeks. $1,800 with a 20% discount for good customer. Says we can't drive it because the engine may shut down at anytime if it doesn't sense the DEF.

Well 5 weeks later, still no part. SA claims BMW holding up diesel parts or anything to do with diesel repairs due to the clamor over the VW diesel emissions issue. I find this hard to believe, but we are still out of our car which will be paid off next month.

They gave us a 2016 X3 3.5 with 23 miles on it as a loaner. Now has 2,340 miles on it. We are allowed 100 miles a day. Told us to keep it until the repair is complete. Nice SAV. Very quick. Love the exhaust note at shift under hard acceleration!