2010 BMW M3 Competition Pack (E92) SMG

[trills]

https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/18755837

[mpower-jmd]

Great looking car, I see the notes from Redish, have any of these issues been addressed?

[trilly]

The headlight links have not been but passed MOT OK. The air duct took 5 seconds to adjust, was slightly off. Was there anything else that was of concern?

[Wills2]

That's a lovely colour, that bolster has seen a hard life to go like that after just 20k miles.

[mpower-jmd]

Hi, it mentioned a snapped exhaust strap, a misting of oil on the timing cover, a DCT Oil Leak, and the AC not working. Do you know where the car spent its life to have sustained enough corrision to warrant mentioning it in the vehicle inspection report?

Additionally, were the issues with the DCT investigated, or did they just clear the errors?

005D91
Description: DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) - Pressure Sensor 1/2: Plausibility
Meaning: The system saw a mismatch or odd readings from the brake pressure sensors.
Likely Cause: Brake pressure sensor ageing or contaminated brake fluid affecting sensor readings.
If it comes back, replacing the sensor might be on the cards.

005D93
Description: DSC - Precharging Pump: Signal
Meaning: The DSC unit didn't get a good signal from the precharging pump.
Likely Cause: Weak battery, intermittent wiring, or a pump issue.
If it's not recurring, not urgent, but keep an eye on DSC/ABS behaviour.

005D96
Description: DSC - Valve Relay
Meaning: The relay that controls the hydraulic modulator valves may have glitched.
Likely Cause: Ageing relay or control board inside the DSC module.
If Cleared: Again, transient faults are common in older E9x systems; nothing serious unless it returns.

Info from the net on these errors, plus with an oil leak, something may need replacing lol, also can toy advise if there is oil on the front of the enigine under the rocker cover, as it looks black, like there has been history of leaking, not a big issue, but just looking at the ongind costs to resulve these issues if they still exist. Cheerss J

Edited by mpower-jmd on Sunday 6th July 10:17

[mpower-jmd]

Wills2 said:

That's a lovely colour, that bolster has seen a hard life to go like that after just 20 k miles.

To be fair, the leather on the E92 is very soft, and people never get into the seats in a bolster-friendly manner. I had a 25K back in the day and it was just as bad. If the leather is black, it’s easier to hide the damage. I had a black and a cream one; the cream looked knackered, but the black can be brought back to life with a £5 pot of black leather repair cream, as long as the plastic piping is not exposed. You have something to work with.

[Wills2]

mpower-jmd said:

Wills2 said:

That's a lovely colour, that bolster has seen a hard life to go like that after just 20 k miles.

To be fair, the leather on the E92 is very soft, and people never get into the seats in a bolster-friendly manner. I had a 25K back in the day and it was just as bad. If the leather is black, it s easier to hide the damage. I had a black and a cream one; the cream looked knackered, but the black can be brought back to life with a £5 pot of black leather repair cream, as long as the plastic piping is not exposed. You have something to work with.

I speak from experience as well, l've had two e92 M3 from new, the second one I did 40k miles in and the bolster didn't look like in fact it was perfect (you just need to know how to get in and out) 20k miles and it shouldn't look like that

[mpower-jmd]

Wills2 said:

I speak from experience as well, l've had two e92 M3 from new, the second one I did 40k miles in and the bolster didn't look like in fact it was perfect (you just need to know how to get in and out) 20k miles and it shouldn't look like that

SO! SO! Jealous lol.

[trilly]

mpower-jmd said:

Hi, it mentioned a snapped exhaust strap, a misting of oil on the timing cover, a DCT Oil Leak, and the AC not working. Do you know where the car spent its life to have sustained enough corrision to warrant mentioning it in the vehicle inspection report?

Additionally, were the issues with the DCT investigated, or did they just clear the errors?

005D91
Description: DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) - Pressure Sensor 1/2: Plausibility
Meaning: The system saw a mismatch or odd readings from the brake pressure sensors.
Likely Cause: Brake pressure sensor ageing or contaminated brake fluid affecting sensor readings.
If it comes back, replacing the sensor might be on the cards.

005D93
Description: DSC - Precharging Pump: Signal
Meaning: The DSC unit didn't get a good signal from the precharging pump.
Likely Cause: Weak battery, intermittent wiring, or a pump issue.
If it's not recurring, not urgent, but keep an eye on DSC/ABS behaviour.

005D96
Description: DSC - Valve Relay
Meaning: The relay that controls the hydraulic modulator valves may have glitched.
Likely Cause: Ageing relay or control board inside the DSC module.
If Cleared: Again, transient faults are common in older E9x systems; nothing serious unless it returns.

Info from the net on these errors, plus with an oil leak, something may need replacing lol, also can toy advise if there is oil on the front of the engine under the rocker cover, as it looks black, like there has been history of leaking, not a big issue, but just looking at the ongoing costs to resolve these issues if they still exist. Cheerss J

Edited by mpower-jmd on Sunday 6th July 10:17

Prior to Reddish having the car no attempt was made to clear anything for the report as I wanted an honest appraisal of the car. I hadn't planned to move the car on early as I am, the report was for my benefit to ensure no major issues and could track over time. Had no issues with DCT in use or subsequent service. Not long after the ABS sensor failed on front near side which would explain those errors. Both front sensors were replaced and been fine since.

Re corrosion, not aware of previous 2 owners / history to comment on use/storage but in person this presents very well as would hope for a car of this age and mileage. The AC not working was lack of in the system. Subsequent to the report it has been regassed and is nice and cooling now.

Happy to pre bid viewing and or chat/video call if this helps.

[mpower-jmd]

Thanks for all the feedback. Looking at the history, it was a Scottish car, which makes sense for the surface rust on the underside

Edited by mpower-jmd on Sunday 6th July 16:12

[superbeep]

Hi there

Regarding the corrosion noted, if it’s described as minor, can you confirm it’s not severe enough to indicate significant rust or structural issues?

Additionally, about the DCT oil leak, could you clarify if the leak is from the pan or elsewhere? If the DCT leak is in its early stages, I’m concerned about potentially high repair costs. Any further details or photos of the affected areas would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

[Benny55]

Am I wrong or has the mileage gone backwards. 2016-2018. Very rare colour

[trilly]

Benny55 said:

Am I wrong or has the mileage gone backwards. 2016-2018. Very rare colour

Not sure what you have seen which suggests the mileage is off. See MOT history here

https://www.check-mot.service.gov.uk/results?regis...

I understand the colour is 1 of 4 in the UK.

Edited by trilly on Friday 11th July 23:09

[cerb4.5lee]

mpower-jmd said:

Wills2 said:

I speak from experience as well, l've had two e92 M3 from new, the second one I did 40k miles in and the bolster didn't look like in fact it was perfect (you just need to know how to get in and out) 20k miles and it shouldn't look like that

SO! SO! Jealous lol.

Same! Both the bolsters on my E92 M3/F82 M4 were butchered when I got them. The M4 only had 13k miles on it as well.

[mlhj83]

I do not believe this car has the Competition Package, apart from the 359M wheels. The Competition Package in the UK necessitates EDC being present, as the full package contains suspension hardware changes, EDC and MDM reprogramming, and of course the 359M wheels.

[trilly]

mlhj83 said:

I do not believe this car has the Competition Package, apart from the 359M wheels. The Competition Package in the UK necessitates EDC being present, as the full package contains suspension hardware changes, EDC and MDM reprogramming, and of course the 359M wheels.

It’s one of 13 LCI’s made without EDC from the factory, it’s a rare factory spec but it certainly has the competition package, less EDC.