Rear tail light gasket

Post Mon Feb 16, 2015 3:42 pm

hello. Can't find much info on these gaskets, probably because I'm using my phone to look.

But a quick question, I want and need to change the rear tail light gaskets as I hear it's a common fault to leak. Is this part only available from BMW direct or any other companies you recommend? Thanks

Post Mon Feb 16, 2015 3:45 pm

About £10 each from bmw

Post Mon Feb 16, 2015 4:07 pm

£16.90 each from my local bmw. Thought that's rather expensive.

Post Mon Feb 16, 2015 4:26 pm

Mine were for pre face lift so must be cheaper

Post Mon Feb 16, 2015 7:06 pm

Tewkes wrote:I hear it's a common fault to leak.

I've only ever come across one, and I suspect that the area had been damaged slightly and repaired at some time, and wasn't quite the shape it should be.

Post Mon Feb 16, 2015 9:29 pm

Ah right I thought it was a common fault I read somewhere on here?

I just wanted it to be 100% sealed as the car I bought is pretty mint. Don't want water getting in.

Post Mon Feb 16, 2015 9:31 pm

It is a common problem.

The gaskets are made out of some sort of sponge that rots away.

BMW charge silly money for them.

Ben

Post Wed Feb 18, 2015 4:47 pm

Tell me about it. I wondered if there is any other alternative other than BMW.