Auction: 2007 BMW M3 (E92)

[afoss84]

https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/auction/17107028

[Akhan81]

What’s the colour called please?

[afoss84]

The colour code is A22/7 (SPARKLING GRAPHITE METALLIC)

[AA1993]

any mechanical issues? Have the throttle actuators and rod bearings needed doing?

[afoss84]

Both throttle valve actuator motors were actually replaced in Oct-23 while I am not aware of any fault with the rod bearings or work that has been advised by BMW.

The only other noteworthy item is the occasional grinding noise when turning close to full lock. This was diagnosed and remedied by BMW in Dec-21. From the Vehicle Health Check at that time... "Investigation into the grinding noise when turning. I found that there is a PUMA saying to replace the Diff oil with a booster oil." Cost to remedy was £60 at the time and there has been no sign of that sound since Dec-21 until very recently.

Aside from this, I am not aware of any other mechanical issues nor of any outstanding advisories from BMW.

[Sajaad123]

Would of been ideal to rectify this prior to sale, could require a new diff at some point. how bad is the noise, any other issues related to the diff?
thanks

[afoss84]

It's not really that bad and only noticeable if you are listening out for it most of the time. When BMW looked at it a few years ago they said that booster oil would solve it and they didn't say anything else about replacing the diff.

[afoss84]

And for completeness, no other known issues relating to the diff and no advisories from BMW either.

[AA1993]

Is there any chance you have a recording showing the noise?

[afoss84]

I don't I am afraid, sorry

[jamespap123]

Hi - has the car been in any accidents?

[afoss84]

No, the car hasn't been in any accidents