We have classified the 2 complaints from 2001 BMW M3 about SUSPENSION into the following categories.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 bmw m3. while the vehicle was being serviced by an independent mechanic, the contact was informed of a severe crack in the subframe that supported the rear wheels and suspension. a dealer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 155,000.
Inspection by two mechanics shows cracks in the subframe holding the back wheels. there was a legal case involving this defect that was settled by bmw which was to fix the problem and notify all owners of 3 series bmw's about the defect so it could be fixed. they never informed me of defect and have staled on the repair.
Left rear suspension spring broke with only about 50k miles. resulted in noise, poor suspension control over bumps. repair shop is replacing with a new one. *tr