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      08-14-2011, 10:53 AM   #23
blschaefer1
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Drives: 2022 X3 xDrive 30i
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Location: Prescott, AZ

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I have a 2012 135i, 1700 miles, no issues whatsoever.

I do notice a rattling-type noise at cold startup. My prior M coupe did something similar. Did some research and discovered it was normal and related to the VANOS variable valve timing mechanisms prior to getting fully lubricated at cold startup. I can't hear your clip, but my hunch is that this is the same and probably normal for N55 based cars.

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