Subject: A bit OT maybe...but if you have an X5...BMW parts supplier has folded. Author: RobinK : member since July, 2005 : 2771 posts Posted on: 2007-09-29 08:19:12

I was at the dealer this morning trying to collect a Euro drivers side mini glovebox carcass. They always get parts for me within a week at worst - I have now waited 3 weeks and no luck. Out of stock in Germany. Out of stock across the Irish sea in the UK.

While I was there I witnessed other trouble from customers. In short, they have some X5's with rear bumper damage (accident caused). They have been off the road for 7 weeks. Owners are pissed - one had his ride for only 4 days. A BMW parts supplier has gone bust and BMW cannot get the bumpers. The poor parts guy (who is a good bloke) has been facing dogs abuse.

He didn't know what else this supplier provided. The part I want, no doubt. Just thought I would pass the information on - i dont know for sure if e38 parts supply is compromised.



1995 e38, 730i, V8 M60B30, DB48142 BATCH GF22, 11/94 BUILD
ORIENT BLUE ON CLUB/NAPPA GREY, A5S 310Z TRANS
BUGGER ALL MODS BAR THE 01 TAILS, WICKLOW IRELAND

• A bit OT maybe...but if you have an X5...BMW parts supplier has folded. - RobinK 2007-09-29 08:19:12 (277 views)
  • Re: A bit OT maybe...but if you have an X5...BMW parts supplier has folded. - mgruber 2008-03-21 02:43:28 (77 views)
  • These days backlogs are rare, if so should be corrected soon - 15644lml 2007-09-29 11:18:37 (166 views)
    • Makes sense. Their major problem has been the X5 rear bumper. - RobinK 2007-09-29 15:02:37 (209 views)
    • Should be same process for EU (nt) - 15644lml 2007-09-29 11:30:08 (199 views)