BMW 3 Series causing strange noises

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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

Answered by Honest John

Possible a broken coil spring (broken at an end).

Tags: unexplained noises technical issues suspension fault

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