Drive Shaft seized on the final drive splines

[Grumpy Goat]

Grumpy,
Have just seen your Drive Shaft Service video.
After I did mine!
You had the same issue in that front C clip missing, mine was there but not engaged in groove on shaft, stopped the FD disconnecting therefore you had to drop the FD completely. I only had to do the assembly fitters job and seat the clip.
That is 2 RS drive units not assembled to spec at BMW.

How many more out there?

AlanM

That's a good question. I don't even know where mine went, even if there was one. I am told that a BMW mechanic has commented that he has seen several with and without circlips ...