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BMW 3 Series causing strange noises
I own a 2001 BMW 3 Series E46 and there is a strange noise coming from the rear of the car when I drive at through roundabouts or when the weight gets transferred to the left side. Any idea what’s causing it?
Asked on 20 September 2013 by Owen Dunne
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Possible a broken coil spring (broken at an end).
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