How many miles will a BMW 5 series 530D do?

[NorthWestPerm2Contr]

Going to look at (and hopefully buy) an oldish BMW with 130k on the clock tomorrow. It has full service history and looks in mint condition.

Is 130k on the clock even a lot for a diesel BMW?

[SimonMac]

Going to look at (and hopefully buy) an oldish BMW with 130k on the clock tomorrow. It has full service history and looks in mint condition.

Is 130k on the clock even a lot for a diesel BMW?

Define oldish

[Mich the Tester]

Is 130k on the clock even a lot for a diesel BMW?

Not for the engine; it's a big diesel engine. It should last at least 300k miles, although you might need to replace a turbocharger halfway, which can generally be done with a reconditioned part. Once the engine goes you can stick a recon engine in it.

[bless 'em all]

Going to look at (and hopefully buy) an oldish BMW with 130k on the clock tomorrow. It has full service history and looks in mint condition.

Is 130k on the clock even a lot for a diesel BMW?

Diesel engines are tough little b*ggers and 130k isn't too bad, provided the cars been regularly serviced.

If the current owner can't provide proof that the cam-belt has been changed within the last 60k then you'd best budget for that (and the water pump if it's the original). Min £300.

Run the engine up to it's running temperature and accelerate HARD. If there's alot of smoke walk away. After your drive check the engine bay for any oil spray.

Check the wheel bearings, ball joints and check for any play in the steering wheel.

Take cash - show the cash - offer 80% of the price it's advertised for.

Good luck.

[Mich the Tester]

Run the engine up to it's running temperature and accelerate HARD. If there's alot of smoke walk away. After your drive check the engine bay for any oil spray.

Just doing that once doesn't say much as if it hasn't been driven hard for a while there's a build up of crap that needs to be burnt out; I'd do that trick at least 3 times before drawing conclusions and if there's no big mucky cloud the 3rd time then it's probably OK.

[NorthWestPerm2Contr]

Define oldish

2 cars i'm looking at:

9 years
11 years

[DimPrawn]

No, that's middle age mileage.

I'd go the extra and get the 535D...

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[NorthWestPerm2Contr]

This is one:

BMW 5 SERIES 525d SE 4dr Auto 2.5 (FULL LEATHER+FULL HISTORY) 2004

I'd actually prefer the 325 for the economy.

[original PM]

I had a 90k 525d (se touring) (it was an 02 reg and I bought in 07)

at 105k turbo blew sucked oil through the exhaust pipe

engine rebuild cost 3k

after that it was okay but then seconday fuel pump went on the blink

so i sold it

lovely car though!

[NorthWestPerm2Contr]

I had a 90k 525d (se touring) (it was an 02 reg and I bought in 07)

at 105k turbo blew sucked oil through the exhaust pipe

engine rebuild cost 3k

after that it was okay but then seconday fuel pump went on the blink

so i sold it

lovely car though!

Full Service History? If so I guess it is down to luck with these things.... Which is why I am considering getting a cheaper 11 year old one...... Low risk