E92 control arm

[Henvin]

Hi there folks, I'm driving a 2011 325i coupe M-sport with 19" wheels.

Yesterday while driving I heard a loud bang as if I'd just driven through a pothole, but there wasn't any hole or bump in the road. When I stopped the car and checked underneath, I saw that the right side upper control arm had broken straight through.

Is this something that anyone here has experienced before? Also, what should I be expecting to pay for a new control arm (just the cost of the part, I've removed the broken one already and will fit the new one myself). Would you suggest going non-genuine or is OEM the only way to go?

Thanks in advance, open to any suggestions.

 

[M3_devil]

Not sure but I think Goldwagen stocks the part.

 

[Nikhil]

Try imcomex and I would suggest a Meyle part or oem nothing else. Not a very common failure, perhaps previous accident damage or fatigue from bumps / potholes resulting in the break?

 

[Henvin]

Thanks guys, Goldwagen stocks the Meyle part for around R1600. Getting it this morning and I should be mobile again shortly.

 

[moranor@axis]

most definitely not normal for the arm to snap like that
FYI for anyone else looking for one I have the same Meyle HD arm at R 1155 current pricing