Driver side rear window trim / b-pillar creaking?

[Giberish33]

Just recently my 128i with shadowline trim started creaking in the rear driver side window area when making a tight turn into my driveway (over sidewalk). I know shadowline trim is notorious for all sorts of noises in the e46 and e90 but it sounds more like the noise is coming from the inside of the car right behind my head.

Has anyone experienced this in the e82 platform? I already tried silicone spray on anything I could find on the driver side, also cleaned and siliconed the window seal, still the creaking noise persists. Just started as the weather got colder.

[Reefy]

Having the exact same issue, I told my brother to take ride while I sit in the back to pin point the noise.

It seems like its coming from the rear passenger side seat belt retractor.

I did remove the retractor and the sound went away.
After putting a new one in the sound came back LOL.

Hoping someone has solution.

[Lester]

Spray the seat belt with a silicon lubricant, as you retract it.

[Giberish33]

Originally Posted by Lester

Spray the seat belt with a silicon lubricant, as you retract it.

Interesting idea, not sure if its the retractor in my case as the noise sounds farther back than the seatbelt (which is why im thinking shadowline trim) but I'll try that when I get home. Thanks.

[Reefy]

Will give it a try today, thanks so much!