Water and the tailgate

X5plug-in · 10-26-2011, 12:49 PM

Whether I park on my drive or a road, flat or cambered, opening the boot after rain seems to result in a stream of water, always at the right side, cascading down. Depending on the volume, this sometimes stops before the boot is open enough for the drop to be I to the interior, but of the car is very wet I try to stop the tailgate have way up to let it drain. Anyone else noticed this? Seems to come from the right hand side top of the tailgate. Otherwise the car appear waterproof.

sparoz · 10-26-2011, 05:43 PM

same with mine - ie always have that plastic cover. will take it up to the dealer when I am in next time - don't have time for service these days.

MattUK · 10-27-2011, 03:47 PM

Can't say I've noticed.. you need option THISTLE1 (The Scottish weather pack)

BIMMER UK 76 · 10-27-2011, 03:54 PM

It always seems to pour onto boot cover and leave water marks (mainly rhs)

Nahoa · 10-27-2011, 06:23 PM

I don't get that, but I get drops on across the cargo cover or on whatever's in the back when the cargo cover is open.

DJ Daddy-O · 10-28-2011, 12:34 AM

For me water always sits in the gap between the bottom of the rear windscreen and bodywork. This might be what you are talking about.

Whenever I open the boot water streams out to both sides. I have to hold the boot open half way to allow it to do this otherwise everything inside gets wet.

Poor design.

X5plug-in · 10-28-2011, 01:03 AM

Thanks all. At least it is not just my car. Clearly water is pooling somewhere and any slight tilt on the car directs the flow. Poor design indeed. Another lovely sunny day again here in the Scottish fresh air, so not an issue today!

10-26-2011, 12:49 PM	#1
X5plug-in Lieutenant 72 Rep 532 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Water and the tailgate Whether I park on my drive or a road, flat or cambered, opening the boot after rain seems to result in a stream of water, always at the right side, cascading down. Depending on the volume, this sometimes stops before the boot is open enough for the drop to be I to the interior, but of the car is very wet I try to stop the tailgate have way up to let it drain. Anyone else noticed this? Seems to come from the right hand side top of the tailgate. Otherwise the car appear waterproof.
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10-26-2011, 05:43 PM	#2
sparoz Brigadier General 191 Rep 4,848 Posts Drives: VO 1///M; Macan Turbo Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sunshine Coast iTrader: (0)	same with mine - ie always have that plastic cover. will take it up to the dealer when I am in next time - don't have time for service these days. __________________ Macan S Diesel - Carrera White Macan Turbo - White 1///M - Valencia Orange
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10-27-2011, 03:47 PM	#3
MattUK Captain Unsensible 99 Rep 737 Posts Drives: 2016 M240i Coupe - Estoril Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW M240i [0.00]	Can't say I've noticed.. you need option THISTLE1 (The Scottish weather pack)
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10-27-2011, 03:54 PM	#4
BIMMER UK 76 Major 48 Rep 1,089 Posts Drives: BMW F25 X3 20d SE Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	It always seems to pour onto boot cover and leave water marks (mainly rhs) __________________ BMW F25 X3 xDRIVE 20d SE Black Sapphire \| Oyster Leather \| Fineline Sienna Wood \| 307 V Spokes \| Auto \| Prof Multimedia Package \| xLine Package \| Xenons \| Business Radio \| Sports Steering Wheel \| Sports Seats \| Panoramic Sunroof \| Sun Protection Glass \| Sun Blinds \| Folding Ext. Mirrors + Titanium Grille \| Chrome Exhaust Trim \| Mudflaps
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10-27-2011, 06:23 PM	#5
Nahoa Lieutenant Colonel 45 Rep 1,876 Posts Drives: F25 35i Mineral Silver/Black Join Date: May 2008 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	I don't get that, but I get drops on across the cargo cover or on whatever's in the back when the cargo cover is open. __________________
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10-28-2011, 12:34 AM	#6
DJ Daddy-O Private First Class 8 Rep 160 Posts Drives: BMX X3 F25 2011 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Yorkshire, UK iTrader: (0)	For me water always sits in the gap between the bottom of the rear windscreen and bodywork. This might be what you are talking about. Whenever I open the boot water streams out to both sides. I have to hold the boot open half way to allow it to do this otherwise everything inside gets wet. Poor design.
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10-28-2011, 01:03 AM	#7
X5plug-in Lieutenant 72 Rep 532 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Thanks all. At least it is not just my car. Clearly water is pooling somewhere and any slight tilt on the car directs the flow. Poor design indeed. Another lovely sunny day again here in the Scottish fresh air, so not an issue today!
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