2006 Z4 Coupe - Starting problem

[Camm]

Car has been running perfectly. Today i park it, try starting a couple hours later, and a whirring, slightly shrill sound is coming from the engine bay. On the dash, an EML and engine check light is also on. I can hear something spinning, with the shrill sound, but not sure what. Engine wont start.

Otherwise all other light, and things are working.

Anyone know what this is?

[propr'one]

Scan the OBD code (partsource will do this free)

[bmwm5lover]

Im gonna say starter is not catching.
Not sure why the EML is on, perhaps it goes off once the car starts and does a full scan of systems but because car cannot start, it stays on while trying to start.

[Camm]

Thanks guys. It was the starter soloniod. Had a new starter put in at Bimmer Sport Automotive.

Any suggestions on rotors and brake pads? Am leaning toward Zimmerman or Brambo and Textar pads.

[propr'one]

i'd probably do brembo blanks. Personally i'm going to put EBC greens on my z