my 06 530i same issue 40k miles bought it at 34k dont think i noticed it. 3 other cars i test drove all had the noise so i thought it was just how the car sounded.
I have an '06 325i that had the exact same noise. Took it to the dealer and they replaced the cylinder head which was causing the problem, not the lifter. It is a known issue.
So for those of you still keeping track of this issue, we are up to 25k miles (ticking started at 6k) and still ticking. Ha ha. Actually, they replaced a couple of the lifters about a year ago, it started ticking a week later, and it's pretty hit or miss now. Never as bad as prior to the lifter replacements.
I bought a brand new X3 about three months ago and I'm having exactly the same engine noise. BMW told me to wait 1000 miles. Last week then they changed the oil, but the noise is there. Apparently, they're gonna change the head now to see if that solves the problem. Have you solved yours?
my 06 530i same issue 40k miles bought it at 34k dont think i noticed it. 3 other cars i test drove all had the noise so i thought it was just how the car sounded.
inktoxicated 1 year ago
I have an '06 325i that had the exact same noise. Took it to the dealer and they replaced the cylinder head which was causing the problem, not the lifter. It is a known issue.
shockerROB 2 years ago
i got a 06 325i and i have the same ticking sound but some days its there and other days its gone
dagooch11201 2 years ago
uhh no no no!!
a BMW is a car that DON'T has to have those problems!!
rija0 2 years ago
I have the same problem, did you ever find out what it was? From research on forums, I am thinking its the lifters.
fernando2980 3 years ago
yeah mine does that, same car but im not sure if its the same issue mine is more of a fast ticking like its a diesel motor
checkit9023 3 years ago
So for those of you still keeping track of this issue, we are up to 25k miles (ticking started at 6k) and still ticking. Ha ha. Actually, they replaced a couple of the lifters about a year ago, it started ticking a week later, and it's pretty hit or miss now. Never as bad as prior to the lifter replacements.
ducasz 3 years ago
low oil level? loose rocker arm? simple fix, pull the valve cover and tighten the rocker arms to spec
skyhead22 4 years ago
sound like something happend vanos/what dealer said?
911gt333 4 years ago
our merc had the same problem, it was the black belt thingy which rotates all the round thingies at the front including engine fan.
tompi88 4 years ago
dude i got a 06 330xi black. and got the same shit hapeneing
BiggPapi460 4 years ago
I bought a 525 in september 2006 with exactly the same problem.
bulema22 4 years ago
I have the same problem with my car (not a BMW though). Did you solve your problem? If so what did it involve?
blackcap80 4 years ago
I bought a brand new X3 about three months ago and I'm having exactly the same engine noise. BMW told me to wait 1000 miles. Last week then they changed the oil, but the noise is there. Apparently, they're gonna change the head now to see if that solves the problem. Have you solved yours?
peps23 4 years ago
this generally happens from beating on it
DerekPigulski 4 years ago
check oil level
edga22 4 years ago
I know I'm a kid, but it sounds like its coming from one of the rear cylinders. My moms ml320 does the same this sometimes
saxkid07 4 years ago