[maDjzo]

Just curious if anyone on the boards had to replace theirs yet. Looks like mine reached end of life, ordering new set from FCP. Kinda strange that they failed so soon on my 2018.

Just to confirm, I have not hit anything or anyone head on… to the best of my knowledge.

[HerkHealer]

Originally Posted by maDjzo

Just curious if anyone on the boards had to replace theirs yet. Looks like mine reached end of life, ordering new set from FCP. Kinda strange that they failed so soon on my 2018.

Just to confirm, I have not hit anything or anyone head on… to the best of my knowledge.

How many miles ?
That does seem very early for a failure based on year.

[maDjzo]

Originally Posted by HerkHealer

How many miles ?
That does seem very early for a failure based on year.

63k lol. I know people with E92s etc that changed theirs last few years lol

[HerkHealer]

Originally Posted by maDjzo

63k lol. I know people with E92s etc that changed theirs last few years lol

I know BMW changed the way the hood opens on 2020's and up to where you just pull the hood latch 2x and its open. No longer requires finding the release in the grill. They may have upgraded the struts also, but i'm not sure.

[maDjzo]

Originally Posted by HerkHealer

I know BMW changed the way the hood opens on 2020's and up to where you just pull the hood latch 2x and its open. No longer requires finding the release in the grill. They may have upgraded the struts also, but i'm not sure.

That’s how it is on my 2018 as well. Pull 2x and lift.

[Alscoob]

Originally Posted by maDjzo

That’s how it is on my 2018 as well. Pull 2x and lift.

Was like that on my 2017 F31 as well, never had an issue with struts on that in 4 years & 72k miles, sure my 2014 F31 was the same with no issues but can't quite remember, if it was exactly the same.

In saying that I've seen pictures of G 5's that have had front impact and it looks as if the struts have pushed the bonnet up by the screen, never seen this on a 3er so maybe they have a shelf life related to the pedestrian safety sytems?

[Chappers 71]

The bonnet struts have a five year life span, according to BMW. I spoke with my service advisor about replacing mine & was told “of the record” that it’s not critical to change them.

It’s to do with pedestrian safety, in the event that you should hit a pedestrian & they land on the bonnet the struts lift the bonnet in order to lessen injury

[maDjzo]

Originally Posted by Chappers 71

The bonnet struts have a five year life span, according to BMW. I spoke with my service advisor about replacing mine & was told “of the record” that it’s not critical to change them.

It’s to do with pedestrian safety, in the event that you should hit a pedestrian & they land on the bonnet the struts lift the bonnet in order to lessen injury

Just read about the 5year life. Good to know, it’s annoying not being able to prop the hood up so have to use my FCP credit lol

[Chappers 71]

Originally Posted by maDjzo

Just read about the 5year life. Good to know, it’s annoying not being able to prop the hood up so have to use my FCP credit lol

Have yours actually failed then & no longer support the bonnet?

[maDjzo]

Originally Posted by Chappers 71

Have yours actually failed then & no longer support the bonnet?

Yes correct

[HerkHealer]

Originally Posted by maDjzo

That’s how it is on my 2018 as well. Pull 2x and lift.

LOL, nice to know my SA is full of shit.

[maDjzo]

Originally Posted by HerkHealer

LOL, nice to know my SA is full of shit.

Yea it’s hard to find a reliable one that actually wants to help.

[maDjzo]

FCP euro delivered today, replaced both with OEM units. Took 5 min but its such a stupid thing to have fail so soon. Super annoying.