BMW timing chain failure

At 63,000 miles with a full BMW service history and bought from a BMW dealer, my 2007 model year car has a timing chain failure as diagnosed by my local BMW dealer. Am I correct in understanding there's a history of this problem, and what compensation should be sought from BMW for this premature failure?

Asked on 5 September 2012 by angusmcc

Answered by Honest John

Yes, you are correct. Seems to be due to longlife servicing and contaminated oil unable to lubricate the timing chain tensioner sufficiently. These engines need a proper oil and filter change at least every 10,000 miles. Make the dealer aware that you know this is a widespread problem and therefore a fundamental fault.

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