XSeries-forum

Posted in general and not e70 problem as sunroof cassette's are common to all X5 models (OK so they have had some minor updates, but generally speaking.....)

Anyway:

There is some light scratching to main sunroof glass panel (on external surface).  Scratch runs parallel to sunroof edge on passenger side and is about 3-4cm from edge.  Length of scratch approximately 5-7cm to rear of sliding panel.  Car has never had roof bars or load carried.  I believe that the sunroof when retracting into cassette the glass is catching on something which is gouging / scratching the glass.  Its difficult to visually inspect as you cant get eye level when retracting.  Will attempt this with mirror and camera torch to video.

Had car in for inspection but dealer said nowt can be seen.  My worry is that something in cassette make up or roof lining has dropped and catches glass with potential to keep scoring glass deeper.  I am going to push for change under warranty (runs out Dec 14) just want to see if anyone has heard of a similar defect.

Feedback / thoughts welcome (tried o take picture to post, but glass just reflects like mirror and I  ain't David Baillie  )

I would have though that you would be able to hear it against the glass if it's causing damage?  The headline is below so that should not cause trouble.

No dirt etc showing if you get inside the car and look along the run?

Richard

Got a better look along the inside between headlining and roof.  There is a section  of what appears to be sound deadening  that is stuck to metal roof and has dropped at the section where the glass is scored.  The drivers side seems ok.  The deadening material looks a bit like a washing pad with course surface.

My concern is will it get worse, or snag roof.  Mate thinks the glass may polish out, but I'm not convinced.  2 months of 3yr warranty left to run. Other concern is damage or poor refitting if pillars and lining all striped down to replace s/r if BMW accept warranty claim.    :-\