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My 128 was made in May 2009, which apparently was after BMW started shipping the engines with improved parts. It developed a tick at about 15,000 miles anyway. Compared to some of the videos on youtube where the engine sounded more like a diesel, it wasn't that bad, just a ticking at idle after a cold start which seemed to come and go. I called the dealer to make sure mine was manufactured after the affected dates and they said yes but to bring it in anyway. So I did this morning and got a call about 3 hours later saying the mechanic had immediately heard it and sure enough it was the lifters. They apparently have them in stock and are installing them right away.
I wonder if its a bigger problem than BMW lets on since they went right to replacing the lifters and had them in stock. Doesn't seem like a part you would normally keep around unless you know you will need them. Or maybe its just a good way for them to charge BMW a few thousand dollars.
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