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Originally Posted by 05X3lover
I would have a competent independent BMW shop look at it. In fact we have our '15 model checked with each oil change at the shop we use. While they can't guarantee it won't break they should be able to tell you how it's looking and sounding. Replacing the chain is an expensive proposition I wouldn't do myself unless I was pretty certain it had to be done. This issue btw is way overdone, only a small percentage of vehicles will have the chain break. Though of course you want to monitor it..
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thanks for the reply..
If you're 02/15 model year, you should be ok anyway. I'm in the red zone for this as mine was manufactured late 2012...
"This issue btw is way overdone, only a small percentage of vehicles will have the chain break. Though of course you want to monitor it.."
This is what I'm trying to get a feel for, if it's one of those internet things that get's blown out of proportion, if it was really that bad, you'd think BMW would do a full recall....