What is the root of this BMW design flaw in all 3,5,7 series BMW trunk wiring looms?

Arthur · 2013-03-14T01:03:56+00:00

Almost every BMW E39 (5-series) and E38 (7-series) and E46 (3-series) has shorts that develop in the trunk wiring loom - all in the same spot! Here is a picture of the uniformity of the shorts: Here is another picture from another vehicle: And another: And another: And another: And another: I could go on (and on); but we can't figure out WHAT the BMW design flaw is. Q: Can you tell from these pictures what the BMW design flaw is?