Poll- Have You Had to Replace Your Fuel Pump in Your 135?

Chunkaway · 10-09-2011, 05:58 PM

So, I'd like to do an anecdotal poll on the number of people who have had to replace their fuel pump in their 135. In the thread about 128 vs. a Mini JCW, I said I was inclined to pass on the 135 because such a large percentage of 135 owners (at least in my perception) have had to replace the fuel pumps.

So, how about a yes or no, but if you have had to replace the fuel pump could you tell us how many times and what was the mileage?

Kamal · 10-09-2011, 06:03 PM

once at ~36k miles as part of the recall... there's no poll option here, and even if there was, I doubt you'd get a realistic response. Fuel pump failures were all the talk before I bought my 135i about a year ago and I haven't heard much since. The problem seems to have been largely resolved.

RaihaX · 10-09-2011, 06:04 PM

Yes at 33000km

Chunkaway · 10-09-2011, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kamal

once at ~36k miles as part of the recall... there's no poll option here, and even if there was, I doubt you'd get a realistic response. Fuel pump failures were all the talk before I bought my 135i about a year ago and I haven't heard much since. The problem seems to have been largely resolved.

Yeah, I hear you. Really all I'm trying to do is get a sense of how widespread the issue is, and how severe it is.

RnmEvo9 · 10-09-2011, 07:05 PM

Its covered under warranty for 10 years/100k miles so I don't see the big deal if it goes out.

meg180 · 10-09-2011, 07:11 PM

I've been lucky. My fuel pump is still going strong.

Chunkaway · 10-09-2011, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RnmEvo9

Its covered under warranty for 10 years/100k miles so I don't see the big deal if it goes out.

The car can (and often does) stop running completely, leaving you stranded in the middle of the freeway in rush hour traffic, (There are a couple of people on this forum that have had that happen) or wherever. That seems like kind of a big deal.

Chunkaway · 10-09-2011, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meg180

I've been lucky. My fuel pump is still going strong.

Great! How many miles are on your car?

GemBm · 10-09-2011, 07:54 PM

So far just once with about 18000 miles!

germ · 10-09-2011, 08:01 PM

Yes, at about 15k. 2008 model. Replaced by dealer although no symptoms.

rps · 10-09-2011, 08:11 PM

No symptoms, done under the recall at 8k

jkoral · 10-09-2011, 08:13 PM

No problems, replaced under recall as part of a regular scheduled maintenance.

meg180 · 10-09-2011, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chunkaway

Great! How many miles are on your car?

18,523

GotM · 10-09-2011, 10:37 PM

HPFP changed at 5500 miles

then changed to 3rd HPFP around 11-12000 miles for recall

Venom · 10-09-2011, 10:40 PM

I am the second owner of my 1er.
2 x hpfp replaced
1. Around 15k miles
2. Around 24,000 miles
I had the second hpfp replaced. Symptoms were: long cranks CEL/MIL light stayed on. No reduced power and once the car warmed up for 30 seconds it acted normal.

Car has not been any trouble though.
I bought it at 23,000 miles. Luckily for me the second hpfp was under recall anyway so they replaced it without fidgeting.

Chunkaway · 10-10-2011, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NurEinser

I am the second owner of my 1er.
2 x hpfp replaced
1. Around 15k miles
2. Around 24,000 miles
I had the second hpfp replaced. Symptoms were: long cranks CEL/MIL light stayed on. No reduced power and once the car warmed up for 30 seconds it acted normal.

Car has not been any trouble though.
I bought it at 23,000 miles. Luckily for me the second hpfp was under recall anyway so they replaced it without fidgeting.

How many miles have you had the car since you replaced the fuel pump?

syenisch · 10-10-2011, 10:18 AM

33k miles and only replaced for recall.

bogart · 10-10-2011, 10:21 AM

No. You won't have problems with a 128i. The problem only existed in 135i as far as I know.

Dackelone · 10-10-2011, 10:35 AM

Never replaced, and still going strong. 40K miles.

Venom · 10-10-2011, 10:57 AM

Bought the car around July so I havent put much more mileage on the car. Currently, it is just shy of 25,000 miles. So about 1000 miles.
Running like a champ, though!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chunkaway

Quote:

Originally Posted by NurEinser

I am the second owner of my 1er.
2 x hpfp replaced
1. Around 15k miles
2. Around 24,000 miles
I had the second hpfp replaced. Symptoms were: long cranks CEL/MIL light stayed on. No reduced power and once the car warmed up for 30 seconds it acted normal.

Car has not been any trouble though.
I bought it at 23,000 miles. Luckily for me the second hpfp was under recall anyway so they replaced it without fidgeting.

How many miles have you had the car since you replaced the fuel pump?

FJUNO78 · 10-10-2011, 11:05 AM

had it switched out 2x. once around 2500 miles another at 4000 miles. Im at 15,000 miles now and no issues.

i was without a car for a total of 2 days. An inconvenience yes, but not a reason to downgrade to the 128i.

Pangloss · 10-10-2011, 11:27 AM

Has anyone even documented a single example of a 2011/2012 N55 engine with an HPFP failure? (I think we discussed a couple of 2010 engines but that was pre-recall.)

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Kamal Indian Stig 29 Rep 1,002 Posts Drives: '03 540i M, '11 Ducati M796 Join Date: May 2008 Location: StL/CoMO iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [7.56] 2011 BMW 328i [8.00]	once at ~36k miles as part of the recall... there's no poll option here, and even if there was, I doubt you'd get a realistic response. Fuel pump failures were all the talk before I bought my 135i about a year ago and I haven't heard much since. The problem seems to have been largely resolved. __________________ 2008 E82 N54 \|\| Stage 2 -------- Gone to a good home.
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RaihaX Major General 156 Rep 4,995 Posts Drives: 08' 135i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Australia, Perth iTrader: (2)	Yes at 33000km
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RnmEvo9 Banned 247 Rep 1,827 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Pembroke Pines, FL iTrader: (2)	Its covered under warranty for 10 years/100k miles so I don't see the big deal if it goes out.
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10-09-2011, 07:11 PM	#6
meg180 Captain 68 Rep 756 Posts Drives: BSM G80 M3 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Staten Island, NY iTrader: (0)	I've been lucky. My fuel pump is still going strong. __________________ Ring school thread : http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=532926 Istanbul M3/M4 Launch:http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=996360 M3 & M4 European Delivery:http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1135354 M Track Days Barcelona: http://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1247927
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10-09-2011, 07:54 PM	#9
GemBm Private 0 Rep 78 Posts Drives: 08 135i, Spt Pkg,Nav,PDC,IPOD Join Date: May 2007 Location: Elgin, OK iTrader: (0)	So far just once with about 18000 miles!
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10-09-2011, 08:01 PM	#10
germ Second Lieutenant 59 Rep 231 Posts Drives: 2008 135i convertible Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	Yes, at about 15k. 2008 model. Replaced by dealer although no symptoms.
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rps Captain 35 Rep 609 Posts Drives: 2013 X1 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pace, Fl iTrader: (11)	No symptoms, done under the recall at 8k __________________ NB8S Past Garage: Z4, 135i. Present Garage: 2013 X Drive X1 2.8i.
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jkoral Lieutenant Colonel 1023 Rep 1,968 Posts Drives: 2017 M2 LBB 6MT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: MA iTrader: (7)	No problems, replaced under recall as part of a regular scheduled maintenance.
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GotM Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 232 Posts Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ 6MT Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chandler, AZ iTrader: (0)	HPFP changed at 5500 miles then changed to 3rd HPFP around 11-12000 miles for recall __________________ 13 Subaru BRZ, WR Blue, 6M 09 BMW135i, Alpine White, Sport, 6M - sold 99 BMW M roadster, Estoril Blue - sold
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Venom Colonel 375 Rep 2,388 Posts Drives: M2 Competition Join Date: May 2011 Location: East Bay, CA iTrader: (5) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [8.50]	I am the second owner of my 1er. 2 x hpfp replaced 1. Around 15k miles 2. Around 24,000 miles I had the second hpfp replaced. Symptoms were: long cranks CEL/MIL light stayed on. No reduced power and once the car warmed up for 30 seconds it acted normal. Car has not been any trouble though. I bought it at 23,000 miles. Luckily for me the second hpfp was under recall anyway so they replaced it without fidgeting.
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10-10-2011, 10:18 AM	#17
syenisch Captain 111 Rep 810 Posts Drives: 2015 435i Gran Coupe Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Winter Garden, FL iTrader: (1)	33k miles and only replaced for recall.
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10-10-2011, 10:21 AM	#18
bogart Lieutenant Colonel 117 Rep 1,664 Posts Drives: E82 N55 DCT Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: STL, MO iTrader: (4) Garage List 2011 BMW 135i [7.06]	No. You won't have problems with a 128i. The problem only existed in 135i as far as I know. __________________
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Dackelone European Editor 10539 Rep 22,992 Posts Drives: N54 e82 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bayern, Germany iTrader: (1)	Never replaced, and still going strong. 40K miles.
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FJUNO78 Captain 15 Rep 885 Posts Drives: 25 to 2 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: staten island, NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 135i [0.00] 2007 e92 328I [0.00]	had it switched out 2x. once around 2500 miles another at 4000 miles. Im at 15,000 miles now and no issues. i was without a car for a total of 2 days. An inconvenience yes, but not a reason to downgrade to the 128i. __________________ 2010 135i - Alpine White - Coral Red- Glacier Trim - Bluetooth - ///M Sport - Paddle Shifters
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Pangloss Lieutenant 28 Rep 563 Posts Drives: 2012 135i Convertible Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	Has anyone even documented a single example of a 2011/2012 N55 engine with an HPFP failure? (I think we discussed a couple of 2010 engines but that was pre-recall.) __________________ 2012 135i convertible, DCT, Black/Beige, HK, Prem, M sport, no nav.
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