141 F11 520 - Squeak from rear passenger

IrishZeus

Hi all,


141 520d MSport F11. 140k on the clock.



The car is currently in with Valdas/MotorConfidence as there is a squeaking noise coming from the rear passenger side wheel/suspension. It's intermittent, only happens going over bumps or rough roads and oddly it generally seems to happen only in dry warm weather.


My suspicion was that the bushes are worn, but Valdas hasn't found any wear or tear on any of the bushes. Airbags were replaced 4 months ago, no issue there.


Has anyone had this issue before that can point us in the right direction? The only other potential I've found is that the oil/lube can dry out a bit in them.


Any ideas appreciated.

Thanks,

P.

bazz26

Worth a read, if not to at least eliminate it:

https://forum.bmw5.co.uk/topic/130485-creaking-rear-suspension/

turbbo

bazz26 wrote: »

Worth a read, if not to at least eliminate it:

https://forum.bmw5.co.uk/topic/130485-creaking-rear-suspension/

Could just post this from that thread:

Nothing remotely suspension related! It was the springs in rear load cover - they start to deteriorate, then as you cover over bumps the load cover coils and retracts, and the springs squeak. Could have sworn it was suspension - dealer said it they've had a few cases of it recently. Something to look out for.

darragh o meara

Have exactly the same problem and was gonna take a look at the suspension next service.

keano25

Had this and then spring broke.. replaced spring.. no more noise.

turbbo

I had a squeak after buying my f11 turned out it was the seat belt squeaking as it hung between the leather seat and the pillar - hence the reason the belt has a slider to push the belt clip up out of the way. I think they are so well built in terms of quietness you hear every silly squeak going.

IrishZeus

This is an F11 Touring, so no springs in the rear. Airbag/self-levelling suspension.

turbbo

IrishZeus wrote: »

This is an F11 Touring, so no springs in the rear. Airbag/self-levelling suspension.

I think you're not understanding - there are springs but not big uns - tiny ickle ones that are inside the boot screen cover - re-read earlier post.

IrishZeus

Ah my apologies turbbo, you are correct. I scanned it too quickly! I will check them out.

turbbo

IrishZeus wrote: »

Ah my apologies turbbo, you are correct. I scanned it too quickly! I will check them out.

Yeah hope it something small and simple like that.