Throttle valve actuator

[y2_dyc]

Has anyone had issues with their throttle valve actuator? My new car (which i haven't even picked up yet lol) has got problems and BMW have confirmed they need to replace both actuators.

Fortunately i'm not paying for a thing.....but it has still kinda put me off buying a car with issues. I've spoken to Sal@Evolve from this forum, and he's advised me its a common problem, and once it's replaced and fixed there shouldn't be any issues in the future.

The car has 50k miles, with full BMW service history. If i do buy this car, I will most certainly be getting fully comp BMW warranty for piece of mind.

[Grail05]

Yes its a pretty common issue. although before purchasing i would check all records from BMW from 0-current miles you never know....

[y2_dyc]

lucky this happened before i picked up the car on saturday!!! hopefully its a simple fix and hopefully BMW will have it ready in time.

[kmarei]

i had that on my 08
replaced under warranty and no issues till i sold the car
nothing to worry about
and it sits outside the engine, inside the V
so its not like they have to open up the engine or anything

[y2_dyc]

Originally Posted by kmarei

i had that on my 08
replaced under warranty and no issues till i sold the car
nothing to worry about
and it sits outside the engine, inside the V
so its not like they have to open up the engine or anything

what made you sell the car kmarel?....bit more reassuring knowing this is a common problem!

[kmarei]

Originally Posted by y2_dyc

what made you sell the car kmarel?....bit more reassuring knowing this is a common problem!

i wanted a 2012, and i have no common sense when it comes to cars
there was nothing wrong with my 08, i just took the financially unsound decision of selling it and buying a new one.

after they changed the TVA, it worked flawlessly.
i would not worry about it