BMW E87 body creaks and rattles
E87 front doors creak while driving, what causes it?
The creaking is usually caused by the door seals. If the noise stops when you open the window a few millimetres, the fault is in the seal. Rub the seals with a rubber seal care stick; solvent-based cleaners can dry them out. Lubricating the hinges removes door creaking.
E87 rattling and shaking from the chassis, what should I replace?
Worn chassis rubber parts cause rattling and shaking. On an M Sport chassis the problem was fixed by renewing the lower control arms, the thrust arms, the strut mounts and the anti-roll bar bushings, as well as the engine and gearbox mounts. The steering also became more precise at the same time.
E87 steering wanders and the front end creaks, what is the fault?
The cause can be worn or broken front shock absorbers, which do not withstand the strain of winter. Have the shock absorbers checked at a workshop and replace them in pairs if necessary.