Creaking from the front right suspension

[OneExtra]

The car has just developed a really loud creaking sound from the front right suspension, its really loud when turning the steering wheel and you can also hear it when the car drives over bumps.

The noise is a bit quieter when the wheel is in the air (car on a jack)

I sounds like one of the rubber bushes but not sure which one as there are quite a few.

I have spoken with BMW assist who said nothing should be lubricated so it will be a failed component and i will have to wait until the lock down ends which is fine as i don't need to use it.

Not concerned as the car has an extended warranty but would be interested to hear your thoughts as to what it is. Car has covered 16,500 miles and is a 2016 build.

[Grizzle34]

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[J11SEK]

Originally Posted by OneExtra

The car has just developed a really loud creaking sound from the front right suspension, its really loud when turning the steering wheel and you can also hear it when the car drives over bumps.

The noise is a bit quieter when the wheel is in the air (car on a jack)

I sounds like one of the rubber bushes but not sure which one as there are quite a few.

I have spoken with BMW assist who said nothing should be lubricated so it will be a failed component and i will have to wait until the lock down ends which is fine as i don't need to use it.

Not concerned as the car has an extended warranty but would be interested to hear your thoughts as to what it is. Car has covered 16,500 miles and is a 2016 build.

Your warranty should cover it??? £800 worthwhile!

[M5Rick]

Lots of things can cause creaks but as the car has only 16k on it it's unlikely to be suspension bushes/arms unless specific to CP. More likely creaking can be attributed to strut failure or cracking there. Any play in arms or bushes would be picked up on MOT.

[Dwaynos]

Originally Posted by M5theonlyone

Lots of things can cause creaks but as the car has only 16k on it it's unlikely to be suspension bushes/arms unless specific to CP. More likely creaking can be attributed to strut failure or cracking there. Any play in arms or bushes would be picked up on MOT.

Not necessarily, because there are more joints than a simple car setup they are harder to find movement on.

[OneExtra]

Originally Posted by J11SEK

Your warranty should cover it??? £800 worthwhile!

Yes will cover it, checked the T&Cs and even wear and tear items are covered up to 100K

[drbru]

is it a creak or a knocking sound?

[OneExtra]

Originally Posted by drbru

is it a creak or a knocking sound?

Its a creaking/squeaking sound, if I brake hard it also makes a noise

[OneExtra]

The car is booked in on the 26th May, they are also doing engine oil, filter, microfilter and rear dif oil. £115 Labour only

Its only covered 3,100 miles in 12 months but I wont hurt and should show its been cared for

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by Dwaynos

Not necessarily, because there are more joints than a simple car setup they are harder to find movement on.

If it's creaking like OneExtra says under braking then it would come up on the MOT brake test roller and it would fail.

[OneExtra]

Originally Posted by M5theonlyone

If it's creaking like OneExtra says under braking then it would come up on the MOT brake test roller and it would fail.

It wasn't creaking when it had its MOT 500 miles ago

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by OneExtra

It wasn't creaking when it had its MOT 500 miles ago

That figures then.
*My oil change is due on 21st May and it's done around 3000 miles since this time last year. I'm a bit worried about taking it in when dealer eventually opens because of this Covid situation but don't want to attempt it myself.
I guess I'll take plenty of wipes and latex gloves giving it a good wipe down afterwards.

[Dwaynos]

Originally Posted by M5theonlyone

If it's creaking like OneExtra says under braking then it would come up on the MOT brake test roller and it would fail.

My post was before the one about braking hard. Besides a car can creak all it wants on MOT, if they can't find movement then they can't fail it. When a car is on a brake roller its brakes are checked, not the noises the car makes.

Don't listen to me though, I know nothing.

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by Dwaynos

My post was before the one about braking hard. Besides a car can creak all it wants on MOT, if they can't find movement then they can't fail it. When a car is on a brake roller its brakes are checked, not the noises the car makes.

Don't listen to me though, I know nothing.

At my BMW dealer at MOT they wouldn't let a creak go unnoticed

[Dwaynos]

Originally Posted by M5theonlyone

At my BMW dealer at MOT they wouldn't let a creak go unnoticed

They can advise but not fail a creak, unless the creak has resulted in movement or loss of efficiency of a component.

[OneExtra]

Took the car to BMW today so they can investigate. On driving to the dealer the creaking has now turned into a constant tapping/banging/knocking with less of a creak

It literally drives down the road and all you can hear is a quick knock knock knock

I have a 420i X Drive as a loan car. 4WD is interesting but not pushed it that hard.

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by OneExtra

Took the car to BMW today so they can investigate. On driving to the dealer the creaking has now turned into a constant tapping/banging/knocking with less of a creak

It literally drives down the road and all you can hear is a quick knock knock knock

I have a 420i X Drive as a loan car. 4WD is interesting but not pushed it that hard.

Glad you got it in ok, it must be a fair trek to the dealers for you.

[OneExtra]

Originally Posted by M5theonlyone

Glad you got it in ok, it must be a fair trek to the dealers for you.

About 20 miles so not too bad

[J11SEK]

Originally Posted by OneExtra

About 20 miles so not too bad

Will be interesting to hear what the dealer says about it..... ?? Keep us posted

[OneExtra]

Originally Posted by J11SEK

Will be interesting to hear what the dealer says about it..... ?? Keep us posted

Yes will do

[OneExtra]

Originally Posted by OneExtra

Yes will do

They are saying it's a faulty control arm, I have asked if they should be replaced in pairs as per the comment from Dwaynos

[Dwaynos]

Originally Posted by OneExtra

They are saying it's a faulty control arm, I have asked if they should be replaced in pairs as per the comment from Dwaynos

I would advise you did so either way. I replaced one and not long after, the other one needed doing. I paid just under £270 each with a new nut.

That's if it's the forward arm, there are a few others also.