BMW e60 5 Series Control Arm Failure
If your BMW e60 5 series has a control arm failure, we can help! Bavarian Rennsport offers affordable rates for Jacksonville BMW service and repairs.
If you drive a BMW e60 five-series, model years 2004 to 2010, there are some common problems that should be diagnosed by a trained German auto service expert, like the ones at Bavarian Rennsport. One common problem is control arm failure. This will cause the bushings to wear out long before they should. This has a tremendous effect on the handling of the BMW. To prevent further damage to your vehicle, this should be repaired sooner than later.
The control arm bushings are part of the suspension system. Due to their constant use and abuse, just like shocks and struts, control arm bushings have a limited lifetime. The lifetime of these parts varies. It depends on the conditions of the road (smoother roads equal longer lifetimes), the quality of the parts, and the habits of the driver. In high-mileage cars, you should expect to replace the bushings and other parts of the suspension system. In low-mileage cars, they should not fail, but it is known to be a common problem among the e60 five-series and appears around 30k to 50k miles.
If you experience “shimmying” while driving, or a lack of handling, this could be a symptom that your control arm or bushings are failing. If you experience “sloppy” handling it should be fixed as soon as possible. The first thing you want to check is that you have adequate tire pressure and that your vehicle is properly aligned. Then, have it diagnosed by a professional BMW service expert, like the techs at Bavarian Rennsport. A loose-handling vehicle can cause further damage to the suspension system and will end up costing you a lot more in the long run. Visit your local BMW repair technician at Bavarian Rennsport and have it repaired at your earliest convenience.
Looking for Jacksonville BMW Service? Bavarian Rennsport is a local, independent BMW repair shop with BMW mechanics that have dealer-level expertise at a fraction of the expense.
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