Check your springs!!

[Pocuk]

So a week or so ago I reversed off the drive, full lock only to be greeted with a loud metallic 'boing' noise! Knew instantly the spring had snapped.

Ordered a replacement pair (H&R) and had it in the garage today for fitting.

Turned out BOTH the front springs were broken, one fresh (last week), the other clearly some time ago.

The car drove perfectly, only making any noises after the second spring broke last week. I've had broken springs on several bmws in the past, it seems not even the mighty X5 is immune!

Might be worth checking yours? My car has 124k miles and only went through an mot some 7 weeks ago!