Life of stock struts/shocks 2011 535 xdrive

splitsensetam · 02-04-2015, 03:15 PM

Hi All, new member here. been lurking on the forums but finally signed up.

Does anyone know what the life expectance of the stock struts and shocks are on this car? Has anyone gone through replacements yet? I drive an 2011 535i xdrive and just curious since my factory warranty is coming to an end in 100 miles. I am wondering if the dealer will offer some type of pre inspection since the factory warranty basically covers everything. Good news is my CPO kicks in but I know suspension items are excluded…

I remember coming from my E39 days, those struts would fail around 50k and I ended up replacing them with Bilsteins.

Any other things I should request before my Factory W is up>?

Thanks!

ezmaass · 02-06-2015, 06:42 PM

My experience with past BMWs is that they get pretty weak around 50k miles - same as your experience. My F10 only has 8k miles on it, and it's the dynamic dampers, so I don't have a data point on this yet. But I'd probably suggest that if it's a passive setup, I'd expect 50k would be a good mark to consider replacement. Clearly it can go longer, but the ride IMHO suffers - not nearly as tight/firm.

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splitsensetam Second Lieutenant 354 Rep 296 Posts Drives: 2011 535i xdrive Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Life of stock struts/shocks 2011 535 xdrive Hi All, new member here. been lurking on the forums but finally signed up. Does anyone know what the life expectance of the stock struts and shocks are on this car? Has anyone gone through replacements yet? I drive an 2011 535i xdrive and just curious since my factory warranty is coming to an end in 100 miles. I am wondering if the dealer will offer some type of pre inspection since the factory warranty basically covers everything. Good news is my CPO kicks in but I know suspension items are excluded… I remember coming from my E39 days, those struts would fail around 50k and I ended up replacing them with Bilsteins. Any other things I should request before my Factory W is up>? Thanks!
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ezmaass Lieutenant Colonel 370 Rep 1,698 Posts Drives: '17 650xi GC / '15 Audi R8 V10 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	My experience with past BMWs is that they get pretty weak around 50k miles - same as your experience. My F10 only has 8k miles on it, and it's the dynamic dampers, so I don't have a data point on this yet. But I'd probably suggest that if it's a passive setup, I'd expect 50k would be a good mark to consider replacement. Clearly it can go longer, but the ride IMHO suffers - not nearly as tight/firm. __________________ 2017 BMW 650xi Gran Coupe \| MSport \| Exec Package \| Driver Assist Plus \| ACC Stop & Go \| Adaptive Drive \| B&O \| Night Vision \| Cold Weather \| Active Seats 2015 Audi R8 V10 \| Brilliant Red on Black \| S-Tronic \| Carbon Sideblades \| Carbon Trim \| Full Leather \| Sport Exhaust \| Illuminated Doorsills \| I-Pod \| Contrast Stitching Previous: '14 550xi, '07 335i, '01 325i
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