Cracked side mirror..? - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

john08135i · 12-26-2012, 02:51 PM

My drivers side mirror has cracked. Anyone else seen this problem? I have never hit the mirror and i fold it in every time its parked..

Think warranty may cover it?

The X Men · 12-26-2012, 03:16 PM

That sure looks like it has been hit by something, I dont think warranty will cover that.

NGuyadeen · 12-26-2012, 06:36 PM

Looks like some jackass might have clipped you, Or something fell on it. I would take it in and see what the dealer says, You never know if you dont try

SCBimmerKid · 12-26-2012, 06:40 PM

BMW has been having issues with the glossy black pieces on the side peeling and cracking like this. My b pillar trim on both sides did this and my dealership replaced both for me under warranty.

BavarianFanatic · 12-26-2012, 07:41 PM

Looks like it might have been overtorqued. That's right in the vicinity of the upper mounting stud.

claykin · 12-26-2012, 07:54 PM

OP, who do you let wash your car? Almost looks like a rag got caught behind the trim and they pulled too hard.

There's a tiny piece of plastic missing about 1/4" higher than the crack line and this indicates some sort of pressure/impact.

john08135i · 12-27-2012, 10:20 AM

The dealer uses a car wash when i take it in for service. I usually hand wash.

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SCBimmerKid Lieutenant Drives: Mineral Grey F30 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Hilton Head, SC Posts: 581 iTrader: (0)	BMW has been having issues with the glossy black pieces on the side peeling and cracking like this. My b pillar trim on both sides did this and my dealership replaced both for me under warranty. __________________ NO LONGER ON ORDER *'12 328i* Mineral Grey Metallic w/black leather/aluminum&black gloss trim/ZSL/ZPP/Xenons

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john08135i Captain Drives: 2013 M Sport, 2010 bmw S1000RR Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orlando Posts: 918 iTrader: (0)	The dealer uses a car wash when i take it in for service. I usually hand wash. __________________ M Sport Line Estoril Blue

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12-26-2012, 03:16 PM	#2
The X Men Major Drives: 2012 535xi 2013 X3 35i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: MA Posts: 1,254 iTrader: (0)	That sure looks like it has been hit by something, I dont think warranty will cover that.

12-26-2012, 06:36 PM	#3
NGuyadeen First Lieutenant Drives: 2012 BMW 335i Sport Line Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Miami,Fl Posts: 390 iTrader: (0)	Looks like some jackass might have clipped you, Or something fell on it. I would take it in and see what the dealer says, You never know if you dont try

12-26-2012, 07:41 PM	#5
BavarianFanatic Too much is never enough Drives: Too Many Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SE PA Posts: 716 iTrader: (0)	Looks like it might have been overtorqued. That's right in the vicinity of the upper mounting stud.

12-26-2012, 07:54 PM	#6
claykin Major Drives: 2013 335i M-Sport Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,353 iTrader: (0)	OP, who do you let wash your car? Almost looks like a rag got caught behind the trim and they pulled too hard. There's a tiny piece of plastic missing about 1/4" higher than the crack line and this indicates some sort of pressure/impact.