[s.j.r11]

I had a drive train error message possible to continue journey message come up in my car. The whole vehicle lost power and the gearbox didn't function properly. It was sent on a recovery truck to a mechanic who used to work for BMW. The Gearbox fluid was in a very bad way, this was fully drained and cleaned. Turns out the damage had already been done. I've been recommended to get a new gearbox or a second-hand one or get a recondition done on the current one (much harder to do this as I'm in Ireland) I'm struggling to find a replacement. A new one will cost around 8000
Has anyone else experienced the need of a new gearbox?
My car has only done 57000 but am unsure if the gearbox fluid had ever been drained and changed in that time as I bought it second-hand.
Any advice greatly appreciated.

[davidmbell]

Out of interest what year is your car please?

[s.j.r11]

It is 2016 (March)