plowery21

Yea, I first noticed the move after folding in and/or after back up with the option activated. It wasnt that bad either, but to make sure I wasnt crazy so I deactivated the back up assistance on the mirror and it still moves at some point. I assume it moves after I unlock the car and the seats etc are supposed to move into position for the assigned key...but since Im the only one driving this car, its still kinda weird. Glad to know that some movement has been noticed by others. Ill mention it to the dealer at service but they will likely say they couldnt get it to duplicate. Not a big issue anyway. Thanks for the help.

EddieboyS

I experience the same brief hesitation in my 2006 550i when the engine is cold and the outside temp is in the ~40 degree F range. Dealer told me they could do a software update for $300+ that "should" resolve the problem. I told the dealer to forget it if they couldn't guarantee that it would resolve the problem.

roskinc

german cars have been using water based paint for a long time. far as cracks on the bumper, do you know how much flex is on the bumper? or rocks and road debris you speed into while driving? if cracks on the bumper is all the paint problems you have then id say its normal. far as the rails, i doubt their painted on the car, as underneath, it would be painted as well, so im assuming its painted on a conveyor type process, i just dont think it reaches that well into that dip on the rail, regardless, the rails are so easy to remove, and take to a shop to get repainted if it bother people that much. i dont see it costing that much as all for it to be repainted.

Hallinator

Took mine to dealer last week and was shocked what they OFFERED to do under warranty. I bought mine from auction, 34k miles with 8 mo remaining on warranty. Warranty over in march so i took it in one last time. Changed spark plugs, oil, wipers, filters (fuel and air). Replaced worn steering wheel, upholstery on frame, iPod interface cable, etc. awesome experience.

JeffCharger

Could the mirror thing be a different memory position? Do you have comfort assist?

08n54

My rails are the same cracked just like yours

plowery21

Nope, No comfort assist. The car is supposed to remember the last memory setting that the car was in when that key last locked the car. I havent used the other key yet as Im the only one driving...but no I dont have comfort assist, I have to put the key in the column to start the car, press button to lock and unlock etc.

plowery21

This seems like a common problem based on most responses. Appreciate the input. Im going to ask BMW to look at it on Monday and I will see what they say. Hard to believe peeling paint would fall under "normal wear and tear" of a vehicle under warranty. My main concern was that it would spread. Doesn't sound like thats a problem.

Gilgorm

#1. I would get the paint issue resolved with the dealer. Those channels pop right off and are easy for them to take care of.
#3. I call this mirror creep. My retired E60 used to have a passenger mirror that crept slowly downward over a period of 2-3 weeks before I would notice it and press the memory button as you do.
Aside from a new mirror, I suggest you 'uncheck' the "Last Seat Pos" under 'door locks' in the iDrive. That completely cured my situation. Unfortunately, if you have two drivers with different settings it also means you can only change the settings for the seat, wheel and Mirrors by using the memory buttons. But if the same person is driving then you are fine. Try it to see if it works.
GL

plowery21

Thanks Gilgorm. Taking it in Monday AM for an oil change and the list. I will update everyone on what the dealer says.