Q: 2011 528i ticking noise when turning steering wheel L or R , is that normal?

asked by on June 20, 2017

When turning steering wheel left or right u can hear a ticking noise . Bmw says that this is normal on this model , is that true???

My car has 45000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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