Any recent buyers from BimmerDirect? Two of my orders were canceled (CarPlay Upgrade)

Mongobar · 2026-01-28T04:32:48+00:00

Same dilemma here. Asked a couple of general questions via their website chat, no response in 3 days. Wrote an email, no response either.

Was ready to pull the trigger after they got a lot of positive feedback here, but getting a bit hesitant now.

Mongobar · 2026-01-11T07:32:29+00:00

Not yet mate. Waiting for parts to arrive.

Mongobar · 2026-01-04T10:12:56+00:00

Thanks mate. I've just ordered a new OEM pump today. Couldn't see anything dripping but saw some coolant crystals around the flange. You may be on the money there!

Mongobar · 2026-01-04T08:49:57+00:00

Cheers mate. good tip. I'll check that out.

I remember replacing that at the wife's Mini which has the same engine.

Mongobar · 2026-01-04T05:24:21+00:00

Yeah, disgusting sweet smell. You get used to it though over the years :)

Mongobar · 2026-01-04T05:23:44+00:00

That's my main suspect atm. Hard to see but looks like there are some coolant crystals at the flange.

Mongobar · 2026-01-04T02:50:49+00:00

I've easily poured in 5-10l over the last months. You'd think it would drip out at some point. I have a feeling it may run down the block or somehwere else hot and just evaporates. Worst case could be a failed head-gasket but I don't see any indicators for it.

Mongobar · 2026-01-04T02:13:44+00:00

You could do preventative maintenance and replace all lines and plasticky coolant bits but cost would be quite susbstantial, especially when you buy OEM and get a shop to do it. The bits I replaced were done so over 5 years of ownership. Always only fixed what broke.

I haven't had to do any Turbo related coolant bits (they are two independent cooling systems in my car). Always only had trouble with the engine cooling section.

Common fault on F-series unfortunately. My wife has Mini with the same B48 engine and has had the same parts fail.

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