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Hi all, just wanted to hear from you guys who will be in the know.! I have had my m sport (09 reg 3.0) now for nearly a month and I no there going to be a hard ride which is fine BUT I can not stand rattle's or squeaks.!

1st rattle seems to be coming from back end passenger side ? took it in and they say its a common problem with tailgate rubber seal. They have altered it and said see how it goes.! well the lower tailgate now is very hard to close, almost to the point you have to slam it shut.! They have said the will replace it but I'm now worried the noise is coming from the rear passenger side wheel maybe ??? any idea's please ?????

2nd slight problem is, when I have windows down I can hear a very light squeak noise from front some where ?? not a rattle but a faint squeak, a bit embarrassing to be honest when you driving through a town as people do tend to look..!!!!  when I was at bmw garage having tailgate looked at they did come out for a drive and it only did it a few times (BLOODY TYPICAL) but he did hear it and has sprayed lubricants somewhere ?? Its not worked, again any idea's please ?????  thanks

its a bmw approved car I bought with there warranty so I guess I can just keep taking it back until it's sorted I guess ??

Is there a clue in your name? ::)

I have a similar rattle from the rear of my Feb 2010 35d.  Haven't had a chance to track it down precisely yet but it seems to be coming from inside the trim at the left hand side of the boot.
Peter T

Ours also has rattles and creaks, our E90 3 series was silent inside and that cost a third of the price.

just thought update you as a few said they have same issues. Car went in last week, new rubber round back tailgate, was better they told me but still rattling.! I said keep car and keep looking  ::) Now found the rear seats was to blame ??? got car back and must admit it is now lovely and quiet, all done under warranty, well done Stratstones at Derby 

Can you offer any more detail on the problem with the rear seats that was causing the rattle?
Many thanks
Peter T

been trying to get hold of the service guy to thank him but always busy.! will try again and if I find out will post anything he says.! Are you also having a similar problem rattle ?

Yes I am - when I sit in the rear LH seat it sounds as if it's coming from behind me behind a trim panel but I haven't pinned it down any better than that, hence my interest in your investigations!
TIA for any hints you can offer.
Peter T

35d does the same........sounds like something is loose in the boot rear passenger side......i havent had a look yet either.......need someone to drive around whilst im in the boot 

Mine did this. Lower bit of the tailgate rattling. I put a thin strip of stick on foam draft excluder across the top lip of the lower tailgate. Fixed it. Lasted 12 months but now starting to hear rattles again when idling. 

Hi Mark,

I have the solution to both of your issues, had both of them myself

Right, simple fix for your creaking rear tailgate.  Spray WD40 into the two locking mechanisms on the lower tailgate and the same on the single lock on the upper tailgate and Bobs your uncle.  Who needs BMW mechanics...

Second problem not so easy... Took mine the BMW, under warranty, thinking it was a suspension issue or ball joint or something nasty, they suggested cleaning up the breaks and callipers first before they'd spend anymore time on it.  I got this done by my BMW specialist guy and squeaky front suspension gone

Hope this helps.

Jamos
X5 40d E70 60reg 62k

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Hi Mark,

I have the solution to both of your issues, had both of them myself

Right, simple fix for your creaking rear tailgate.  Spray WD40 into the two locking mechanisms on the lower tailgate and the same on the single lock on the upper tailgate and Bobs your uncle.  Who needs BMW mechanics...

Second problem not so easy... Took mine the BMW, under warranty, thinking it was a suspension issue or ball joint or something nasty, they suggested cleaning up the breaks and callipers first before they'd spend anymore time on it.  I got this done by my BMW specialist guy and squeaky front suspension gone

Hope this helps.

Jamos
X5 40d E70 60reg 62k
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thanks for that.! rear now all sorted but will give the front a try as it seems to be getting slightly worse I think ?? when you say clean, do you mean a good jet wash ?? also will have to check as its had new pads and disc's but can not remember if they said fronts or rear  O:-)

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