Do you notice a metallic noise on your BMW 2 Series when ever you drive? We can understand that this is not pleasurable and that you have questions. Discovering such a noise is not always a good signal, but it may also be nothing severe. To help you fix this problem, our redaction decided to write this content page to help you in this research. In order to accomplish this research as efficiently as possible, we will first check out the possible sources of metallic noise in the front of your vehicle, and then, if the metallic noise comes from the rear of your vehicle.
Metal noise BMW 2 Series coming from the front end of the vehicle
I experience a metal rattling noise coming from wheels
- Metallic noise originating from your bearing
- Metalic noise coming from brake
- Stabilizer bar worn
One of the possible triggers of metal noise symptoms on your BMW 2 Series, may be that one of your bearing is tired, it will tend to make a loud noise that increases when stressed (turns faster and faster). So please remember to verify by taking speed (neutral gear and window open to give consideration only to noise of the wheels) that the noise is well located here, if this is the case swap it or them fairly quickly. If, on the other hand, this noise only manifests itself with an engaged speed, read this guide on loud noise on BMW 2 Series, you will most likely find a solution to your problem.
If you hear a metalic noise on BMW 2 Series and you have the feeling that it comes from your front wheels, it is highly possible that it is your pads or discs that are the trigger. In fact, a disc or a set of dead plates will generate a strong metallic rubbing noise that you will inevitably feel. To verify this, put your vehicle on safety stand, and verify the state of your discs and pads by taking away the wheel. If they are involved, swap them fairly quickly , otherwise you will no longer be able to brake. If you feel a metallic noise from your vehicle, and you want informations about it, examine this guide for more information about brake noises on xxx.
If it is rather when you are turning, passing over a bump or sidewalk that you experience a metallic noise on your BMW 2 Series, then your rods may be worn. Whether it is the steering or the stabilizer bar, their wear will cause a metallic snap when they hit or change direction. To verify this, position yourself under your vehicle, without the wheels, and move your rods, if they only oppose very little force it is likely that they will have to be changed. If this is your case, we suggest that you read this content page for a complete guide about steering noises on BMW 2 Series.
Other sources
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- Engine silentblock
- Dead gearbox, or broken pinion
A bit like worn stabilizer bar, if your engine silent blocks are weakened, you will feel as you pass over damaged roads or sidewalks, loud metallic noises on your BMW 2 Series. Once screwed up, they will no longer accomplish their role as shock absorbers and, with each impact, or violent acceleration, a noise will come out. Therefore, keep in mind to verify their status and swap them if required. Feel free to browse this content page which is a complete file about strut mounts noises on BMW 2 Series, how to verify their state and replace them.
Finally, the last typical trigger of metallic noise on BMW 2 Series. It’s because your transmission system is the source. It is conceivable, either because of improper use of the gearbox or because of excessive wear, that some gears in your gearbox have broken and are wandering around in it. They will then make a continuous metal rattling sound. That you shouldn’t feel in neutral. If this is your case, we suggest that you look at this detailed guide on the sources of steering noises on BMW 2 Series.
Metallic noise BMW 2 Series coming from the rear end of the vehicle
Exhaust pipe
If, on the other hand, you are subject to an exhaust noise that is more of a metallic type, it is possible that one or more parts of your exhaust may be damaged. In fact, it is possible that either the catalyst or the silencer may be the trigger of this sound. To be sure, go under the vehicle, cold, and knock each of the previously stated components with a hammer to discern the source of the noise. You should hear things moving in the problematic part, if it’s the exhaust baffles, you can try to hammer in the section a little to try to block them and limit their movements. If it is a dead catalyst, it will be required to reflect on changing it, as well as the silencer. In this case, to stop the metallic noise on your BMW 2 Series, you will either have to find a second hand one and do it yourself, or go to your mechanic.
Noise from wheels
- Bearings
- Brake pads or discs
As for the bearings of your vehicle, it is possible that with wear they are at the origin of your metallic noises on your BMW 2 Series. Go a little further up in the content page where you will find information of the solution already exposed for the front part of the vehicle.
Finally, if the noise comes from your discs brakes or pads, you should refer to the part in question in the first section of this manual.
