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      04-27-2019, 02:40 PM   #21
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Drives: M5 F10 DCT Gunmetal
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: GB

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Originally Posted by mister2d View Post
My engine had to be replaced as well in 2018-Dec. If I recall, I was around 78K miles and it is a 2013 M5. Although mine didn't seize, the rod bearings failed. Fortunately it failed right before the CPO warranty expired and the dealer took care of it right away without hassle.

It's very possible that the early M5s had some sort of defect.
Lci's have non forged rod bearings and it can happen to them also.
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