Nice to see after all this time your are still putting out content in relating to cars that the average Joe can potentially purchase which is keeping you more relatable to the audience the biggest mistake that most TH-camrs make they come unrelatable As popularity spirals because they start making content with Ferraris and lambos which is unrelatable to your main core viewer base were you always remain grounded in And give a varied selection of cars that the average Joe can buy. Thanks for all the hard work I love the videos
I currently own one of these and it's just an amazing car. Looks absolutely fantastic from every angle and goes like a rocket, whilst giving you great mpg.
The warning was likely low fuel. When the fuel gets really low, it can cause the fuel sender unit to not register any resistance and it throws an error code. Refilling got rid of it.
@@stevenclark1973 Have a look at your differential mounts, could be split or wearing away - these cars are full of sensors and anything throws a drivetrain fault up. Pre LCI likely it is something severe, LCI cars check the mounts or sensors itself.
Another great video Matt, I bet you often think these may be boring to watch but to us car enthusiasts they're great, relaxing to hear you talk about another car you've rescued and brought back to life. You're right about the straight six, I've just bought my first ever bmw after 43 years of driving, a 535d gt, what a stunning engine bmw created 😀
This 6-series Coupe and the Gran Coupe were some of the best and last good-looking BMWs they made. No idea what they're doing with some of the designs today. Just noticed we didn't get the usual look under the bonnet! Good video - find these far more informative and interesting than 'check out this brand new car that hardly anyone can afford to or will buy'!
Drove a 2012 530d GT, boaty as hell around corners, not an enjoyable drive, & that’s coming from a 2010 Honda civic, also drove a 2017 420d over a similar journey about 260 mile round trip, didn’t enjoy the drive either, neither drive like the older generation cars (E60 530d, E46 320d), especially the 420d, the diesel rattle sound when pulling off from a standstill was horrible.
@@aaabbb-ld2rm 530d GT is quite a tall, almost SUV proportioned car, I don't think it's all that good looking either - but it's practical. Was it the M Sport version? As I imagine the base spec is tuned for comfort not body roll.
I changed an M5 Competition for one of these earlier this year as I just couldn't afford to keep it and justify it as a daily drive. I thought I'd be really disappointed but I couldn't be more pleased. These go well, better than I thought. We went down to Italy in it in the summer, averaged 38 mpg, did 600 miles a day when travelling there and back, and it was an absolute dream. I would definitely recommend one of these. They're superb value for money.
I traded in my 640d GC for an F10 M5 and really really regretted it. After 6 months I traded the M5 back in for a 435d GC. Those 3 litre diesel engines are so sweet. Superb balance between speed, reliability and economy 👌🏻
@@Carlosluigi-o9r I don’t understand why they’re so cheap! I know they’re a bit older now but they look amazing and reliability is very high if looked after
They are a great GT car. Mistakenly, I specced the seat upgrade and they were hard. Comfortable for the first 50 miles, after that it was like sitting on a park bench.
@James-gf9jl haha...seats in yor case aside, I agree, space for all the luggage you need (mainly hers!), cruise at 90-100 effortlessly and we still.had some fun on the twisty bits through the alps..so under the radar these.
Top motoring You Tuber. Matt keeps to the winning formula. Keep it simple. So many get carried away with ridiculous super cars, sprint timings, global travel and smug attitudes. Matt, keep it going mate
Yep. I had a new 2012 640d with those 20" alloys. I'd only had it a month when I ran over a pothole, wrote the front tyre off and buckled the alloy. I'm sure the bill came to around two grand.
Superb car. Regretfully sold my 2016 640d a few years ago as we needed an SUV, but as you point out it's a great drive with timeless styling, an excellent grand tourer. Your example looks an absolute steal - someone is about to get a lot of car for little money.
I have a 640d gran coupe. 9 months in and I still think it is an amazing car. It’s a bit big, but the individual leather, the pan roof, the power, the near silence in comfort and the rorty sport noise- it’s a blast. And £13k for a 10 yr old car that was £80k when new, and still looks and drives like new is a fantastic deal.
Just so you know the rorty noise on a 640d is piped sound...I think you can actually toggle it on and off on the i-drive if I remember rightly....jus sayin
ive just recently bought a renault from A/C car retailer, it has brand new Kustone Passion P9 tyres fitted, now i always buy good tyres for my car, unfortunately at the moment i cant replace these Kustone but it does give me some excitement driving the car in the wet, if you like tokyo drift you will love these tyres, make sure your pampers are empty before you start your drive, take care and stay safe.
@@bahmad5052 same engine, n57 (slightly different variant but same basic engine) timing chain is a guaranteed issue anywhere from 70k miles+ , if it hasn't had it changed with a new genuine kit with the revised tensioners and guides either get it done immediately or don't buy it. They can suffer with crank/big end bearings too but that isn't as common if it's got very good service history, boost leaks are also common and turbos can be troublesome too. Overall and bloody brilliant car they just need more looking after than a regular boring car. Buy the best condition one you can afford don't buy a modified one and check the history closely to see if it's had the common issues sorted and definitely a gearbox service of the mileage is anything over about 60k. Also avoid x-drive ones they're more hassle than it's worth
I don't know about the 3 litre diesel, but I had the same drivetrain fault on my 2015 218d last year. I had the EGR valve replaced, which cleared the fault for a short while but the error came back. I then received a recall letter from BMW about the EGR cooler. They replaced the cooler and the inlet manifold (at no charge) and the car has run perfectly since. It's done 125000 miles now (120000 miles when the recall was done).
I ran a 640d from 2015/17 I use to travel from Warwick to Milan monthly for 14 months with work, sometimes twice a month, it was incredibly economical and fast, I did 46.000 miles and it never let me down.
Worst engine ever,my friend had BMW 6 with 40d ,engine died ,then he bought another one the same,engine also died in 6 month .My other friend bought X5 40D ,all clean ,low milage ,did not even drove 1000 km until engine died
@@dzonikgspate of bad luck as unless they are poorly maintained, they only die around 150k miles +. Drove mine 40k in just over a year and a half and it never missed a beat. Had the same engine in 3 cars and all 3 were perfect
@@syed96k All were 80k-130k with service history.ITs not bad luck ,maybe you were lucky or had some with low milage .But that cars that were so expensive should get at least 200k miles .I bought clio 2 1.5 dci in 2003 ,almost cheapest car then, still registrated ,now drived occasionally in family but first years i put so many miles on it ,now is on 430k km (270k miles ),interior falled apart but engine was never ever touched ,100% everything original ,still run like new . I have BMW E93 2.0i ,drived for years until engine died ,now is sitting ,i will give to rebuild the engine becase off rest off car is still like brand new , i am just not in a hurry ,summer is over and is not car for winter .I love BMWs but engines and electronic are so unreadable ,in my personal experience and people around me who have BMW worst in whole car industry
Love when people say ''i've done 46k miles on an engine and never gave me trouble'' 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 boi stfu, you keep rocking on that engine a little more and you'll see lots of trouble 😂😂😂😂 one of them is a seized engine
Those 6 cylinder twin turbo diesel are such an iconic engine plus you get over 40 mpg. My OCD doesn’t allow me to drive a car with odd tyres and when buying a second hand car I do be hoping the tyres are worn so I can stick on 4 new Michelins. Great video Matt, your content is always enjoyable.
I've seen the drivetrain/powertrain fault come up a lot on cars that haven't been run for a while and it's usually as simple as the battery being a bit tired or undercharged, especially if you only see the fault once or twice. Beautiful car for the money.
Had my 640d for a couple of years - almost identical to that one. Apart from eye wateringly expensive tyres and troublesome led headlights its hands down the best car ive ever owned.
If the BMW has XDrive you need to have same all 4 tires. Maybe that’s why yours did have drivetrain error. All the best! Not missing a single video. Greetings from Serbia! 🇷🇸
It is a N57T twin turbo..i.e. a proper twin turbo...so you are right Matt...had an F06 for a few years...best BMW I ever had...however the car is basically an F10 535d in drag with every toy you can think of and a very distinct cockpit...brilliant car...only issue is that the one you have is Euro 5...they went Euro 6 in about 2016...great car...N57 is a bit fragile if not looked after (timing chain and bottom end shells)...if it had a B57 in it I would have another in a heartbeat...but they ran it to the end of production with the N57...tip is get rid of the RFTs..the ride goes from acceptable to peerless even with 20s on it...btw forget swapping the two "good tyres" they are different sizes front and back....jus sayin...ok finished, managed to bore myself..great vid...nice one...
Matt, wish I’d seen this vid before I bought my 645 V8, I loved the sound, loved the power, hated the computer telling me somethings wrong every time I started it ! I am lucky that I can indulge my love of cars ( cheap ones) and have the benefit of free education from your videos ! Thank you ! PS I want an Audi A1 SLine TDI in blue £5000 budget, I’d buy from you without seeing it. You are an honest geezer.👍
Ive got an 2011 F11 BMW 2.0d and have had drivetrain fault error msg a few times. It was eliminated by changing the egr valve which from experience are almost disposable items like air filters, particularly if you do short journeys. Top content btw.
Cracking car, I know you said you hate BMW’s but a lot of us love them 😂 Great machines generally, just need the money spent on maintenance and they’ll run up high miles no issue. Personally I ditch run flats and just carry a tyre foam/gel with compressor around now in our X3. The car drives a million times better off run flats..
I ditched the Run Flats on all the BMWs Ive owned. They drive so much better without them. Not to mention the normal tyres are cheaper as well .. Win win..
Love these. Was about to put a deposit down on a red one back in early 2020 and then covid happened - with the switch to working from home for the next few years i then never followed through Eventually bought a 435d with the same engine and its an immense powertrain. Huge power (i never wanted for more) and excellent efficiency This 6 series still looks amazingly fresh for a 13(?) year old design. Lovely cars and they stand out well against a lot of what BMW have released in recent years...
The DTM error can sometimes be because of low fuel. I test drove an F90 M5 and that happened. Dealer contacted me back after I pulled out of the deal and said that it was caused by low fuel. It happened to me again on my G02 X4 as well. These 640Ds are epically good cars. I ran an F06 LCI 640D for a year followed by and F06 M6 Gran Coupe. Beautiful cars. The 640D is a twin turbo. Great video!
I had the same problem on a 66 plate bmw x3 35d went to bmw 11times to try and sort it bmw stripped engine trying to sort the problem out went to fetch same again drive train problem hope you get it sorted 👍🏻 You get it sorted out
I had one of these for a while. Superb car. Loved the comfort, speed and excellent mpg. Great for long cruises. What made me sell it was the hard ride and the price of the run flat tyres. Still the best car I've owned.
Lovely motor these. My best mate has a 640d gran coupe and we use it for many a road trip. Love it. Remapped to 750NM 400HP too 😂 (personally I’d leave stock). You can get the drive train for low fuel on some modern BMW yes it’s to stop you running it dry by booting it if low 😊
Had a 640i because the 640d made too much noise, loved my time with it. Nothing wrong other than the brake dust covers coming off but a cheap,fix with new ones. Moved to a m4 and every time I see a 6 series I wish I still had mine. Tyres, maintenance and General servicing is cheap as it’s basically a 5 series
I have the same car but its 2016 so has the digital display. Its a fantastic car, Comfortable and extremely rapid when required. It replaced my Range Rover 4.4TDV8. My favorite car purchase so far
Great video Mat, and very nice car. Just looked on the HPA website and noticed that all 4 tyres are essentially mixed. The rears appear to be different variants of Michelins, ie. Michelin pilot sport 3 and Michelin primacy 3, and the fronts are different Goodyears - the sizes look a bit off as well! As I’m sure you found out, you can’t just swap tyres from front to back and vice versa due to size differences. Also, I think your mechanic is being a bit cheeky with those invoices! I really respect that you put premium tyres on, but they need to be exact same variant and size on same axle - especially as your mechanic spent nearly £300! Going forward you should get the tyre delivered from camskills or similar, direct to wheel refurb place - works out much cheaper. Also, non run flats are the way to go for comfort, and getting repaired if needed!
Had my facelift 640d GC for 2.5 years. Was the only car I’ve kept for more than a year (kept it 2.5 yrs and sold in covid as the money was too good to turn down). Absolutely loved it, only car that I still miss many years on. Sucked that the alloys were dreadful quality and buckled very easily.
Matt, I always wanted you to review BMW 630d GT M sport 2018 era, as I was lucky enough to own one for 2 years, being a hatchback it was so practical, but sadly covid got in the way and I gave it up, still miss it, still watch your video's after all these years.
Hi Matt, not sure if do read our comments but we still do own our BMW F10 528i and the 'Drive train' issue was detected by our mechanic by pumping generated smoke thru the intake charge piping and the engine breathing pipe and found the leak in the charge pipe near the bend and from above could hardly be seen and the other was a cheap 'O' ring seal to the engine breathing pipe. The charge pipe made of plastic was abit pricey but the other was thrown in foc.. BMW uses plastic piping to most areas in the heat of the engine !!! but my subaru they made sure this was made of metal !!!
Great video Matt. I really enjoyed this. I love the 640d the straight six is a powerhouse and for a diesel sounds great too. Looked fantastic after its detailing too. Great colour, wheels look superb 👌👏
Chances are that low battery voltage caused the warning light, BMWs hate a slightly discharged battery, my advice to the new owner is to ditch the runflats ASAP. That was the best money I ever spent on my E85 getting rid of those runflats tyres, it will make it a completely different car.
This BMW is just stunning, as you rightly said Matt, it really belies its age. I would never guess it was 10 years old, save for the 14 registration plate. To coign a well used car dealing cliche, first to see will buy!!❤.
For someone doing motorway miles outside of ULEZ, this is your perfect commuter car. Decent on fuel, all the toys superb & comfy (just ditch the low profile/run flats though)
I've allways loved those 640d msport, i had a 645ci back in the day and i loved it too. Great video again Matt, i do think your mechanic is a bit pricey though tbh
I had a 635d M Sport and a Yeti last year, and after semi retiring, I had to get rid of one. I choose to keep the Yeti because it was cheaper to run and more practical, but had the Beemer been a hatchback, I'd have been tempted to keep that. I've since traded in the Yeti for a 330d Touring X Drive, so impressed by the 6 cylinder engine, and the fact that 4-wheel drive should at least give me a chance in the slippery winter months. I think I've got my grail car now. If anyone is sitting on the fence about buying a 6 series diesel I'd say do it, you won't regret it.
@@sinivalas754 That goes without saying, though I'd argue that a powerful rear wheel drive will still struggle even on winter tyres. I used to drive taxis and would always put Vredestein Snowtrac winter tyres on for the winter months, but I've found Michelin CrossClimate 2's to perform superbly in all conditions including snow and ice, so I tend to use these year round now.
Calling someone a loser for knowing the difference between twin turbo and twin scroll turbo, but yet you know the name of almost every car paint colour 😄👍🏻
Had the same exact car but 2012, absolutely fantastic. Looked beautiful and drove superbly. Went to BMW for a recall on the DPF and 5 weeks later she burst into flames. I was truly gutted. I'd have another in a flash, the most economical, powerful, stylish car I ever owned. Easy to kerb due to the rubber band tyres. This one looks like a fantastic buy.
The drivetrain fault will come back. It won’t throw a fault until it throws a fault. The veins on the turbo open on high revs. They don’t shut properly and overboost happens on lower revs. Limp mode. Car off and on again. Rinse repeat. The egr and veins need soaked in mr muscle and the VNT actuator worked repeatedly by hand until it feels loose.
Matt service history on I drive was on later LCI models, this will have the book, also the front and rear tyres are different sizes so can’t be swapped
I would prefer the SE, I live in Scotland and the roads aren't great. My e39 sport is just a bit too hard for the roads and SE would be more comfortable maybe.
Great video Matt “ my wife said why didn’t we by a car 🚗 from you “ Maggie ( my wife thinks your wonderful) the BMW LOOKED ABSOLUTELY STUNNING 👍👍👍happy days Matt 👍
It's a good car. I had the non diesel 640 gran coupe. After 161k miles I traded it in for something new. I miss that car. Other than an oil leak at 143k miles and a new battery. It never gave me a problem.
cool as i got picked up from train station once while picking up a rover 75 i said oh first time in one of these that was it soon as we got out of town he floors it jesus i’d never been so fast in a diesel it really was fast fir me and then drove home in the 75 and yes got my breath back fast lol ❤
Nice car that for the money. Good mpg too. I'm getting the same Drivetrain issue on my 63plate 5 series. Usually happens when accelerating uphill, sometimes on a flat road but always when accelerating. Great video, great profit. 👍
Owned for most of its life a 16 year old E64 635D absolutely wonderful vehicle. The fab team at Darren Wood look after it for annual Service & MOT it still delivers as the ultimate driving machine and admires onlookers
That was a lovely car, and I like the shape of it (I didn't when it first came out). That is a realistic car I could afford to buy, but I am not sure about maintenance prices 😂😂. I love the content. Have a great weekend Matt,
I’m surprised you don’t have a Carly code reader! Beautiful car that 6, that alloy design really sets it off. And phenomenal engine in the 40d. It’s a joke that when bmw ditched the 6 and launched the 8 they thought they could get away with doubling the price. Thank goodness for Uk depreciation!
I had the Gran Coupe version, which was the better option. Slightly longer wheelbase gave it a better ride and handling, better spec, would seat 4 in total comfort, huge boot. Probably the best car I ever had, which is why I kept it for 3 years/75k miles (a long time for me). These are fantastic cars and absolute bargains. Incredible torque and incredible economy. I've got a new M440i Gran Coupe now, and it's very much like a smaller 640 in many ways.
Lovely car, it's buffed up well,just think BMW are scary when they start pinging up faults,but if codes were cleared and it's not come back,then hopefully it's just an overly excited sensor.
i had a 2009 630, everyone told me not to have one as they are so expensive to maintain and run, but apart from tyres brakes and a couple of suspension rods replaced it never missed a beat for the 6 years i had it. it drank like a fish obviously but i knew that going in. This shape is really pretty, sadly I just don't drive much anymore so i can't justify having one but this looks a great model and someone will be happy at that price.
Another great video. I’ve ran 2 640d’s, my last one had the drive train warning too. If the engine isn’t at the operating temp and under heavy acceleration it would flash up. Weirdly doesn’t happen on my current one .
Good engine, I have the 335D LCI Xdrive and it's a bit of a Jekyl and Hide, very comfortable and economical but can accelerate like a scolded cat and won't stop pulling, especially when it's remapped 380bhp and almost 800nm torque
If a BMW diesel of that era brings up a drivetrain fault it’s probably the EGR valve. Check to see if it has an outstanding recall. Had this issue with my 320d
Nice car. Twin scrolls are for petrols. Diesels have VNTs/variable nozzle turbos. There are exceptions, but that's the general rule. And as you thought, these are twin turbo - small and big one.
I’ve had one. ( coupe) sounded great for a diesel And will probably have another ( convertible) Great engine ( bit bulky to park) but munches them motorway miles like nothing else
There's still the income tax side on profits but the bigger item is the VAT element that's calculated on the difference on the amount of profit made on the car
I must admit, I'm surprised you didn't swap all of the run flats out for regular tires. Continental Sport Contact 7s are about £170 each for that size of alloy. I'd have put fresh tires on all around and charged an extra £1k. That's me and I don't own a car business! Either way, great vid as always.
I had a very intermittent drivetrain error on my 330. The first person that looked at it saw no faults. When BMW sent one of their field engineers out with their BMW laptop scanner` they found it was historical sticky EGR valve issues and replaced he EGR underwarranty.
I was intrigued about tyre so had to have a look using its registration… made in China, sold through Asda and £95 fully fitted, very extravagant, the previous owner could’ve saved another £5 if he’d got a Tomket through Blackcircles. 😂
I like how you don’t cut corners my local garage when I had a burst tyre said they would put a matching tyre i had Michelin x climates they put on a Sumitomo tyre car handled awfully. When queried they said is good tyre made by Dunlop. I haven’t gone back! Ps I didn’t realise shouldn’t mix on same axle.
hahaha the voice of some viewers who picked on you for something something wrong 😂That's a really nice car. Hope it sells fast. Enjoy your weekend, Matt👍
Nice to see after all this time your are still putting out content in relating to cars that the average Joe can potentially purchase which is keeping you more relatable to the audience the biggest mistake that most TH-camrs make they come unrelatable As popularity spirals because they start making content with Ferraris and lambos which is unrelatable to your main core viewer base were you always remain grounded in And give a varied selection of cars that the average Joe can buy. Thanks for all the hard work I love the videos
Agreed, well put, 👏👏
Thanks for watching
I completely agree, ‘motoring journalists’ leathering a Pagani unobtainium round a track or down a runway is boring.
Well said
Exactly this, the only channel thats stuck to its roots
As a Zambian I don’t know why but watching cars being analysed is everything that makes me happy on TH-cam 😅 - my favourite channel.
Glad you like them!
The 15 mins I spend every few days watching one of these is quality time and allows me a recharge. Go well mate
I’m pleased. Look after yourself
Great video, love BMWs. Always enjoy when you reveal the total spend keep them coming 👍
I currently own one of these and it's just an amazing car. Looks absolutely fantastic from every angle and goes like a rocket, whilst giving you great mpg.
The warning was likely low fuel. When the fuel gets really low, it can cause the fuel sender unit to not register any resistance and it throws an error code. Refilling got rid of it.
I'm getting the same issue on my 5... interesting post this as not heard that before.
@@stevenclark1973u may need a dpf clear or an egr delete sorted it on my 530d
Never ever ever happened in any bmw afaik, when i'm low on fuel, car reduces power slightly but never displays any error
@@stevenclark1973 Have a look at your differential mounts, could be split or wearing away - these cars are full of sensors and anything throws a drivetrain fault up. Pre LCI likely it is something severe, LCI cars check the mounts or sensors itself.
My drivetrain fault was a EGR valve regen
Another great video Matt, I bet you often think these may be boring to watch but to us car enthusiasts they're great, relaxing to hear you talk about another car you've rescued and brought back to life. You're right about the straight six, I've just bought my first ever bmw after 43 years of driving, a 535d gt, what a stunning engine bmw created 😀
This 6-series Coupe and the Gran Coupe were some of the best and last good-looking BMWs they made. No idea what they're doing with some of the designs today. Just noticed we didn't get the usual look under the bonnet!
Good video - find these far more informative and interesting than 'check out this brand new car that hardly anyone can afford to or will buy'!
Rubbish car to drive. Had one for 2 years - handled like a boat. Great engine though
@@georgedesouza8937 do you race everyday?
@@comparecards5688 no I’ve owned 13 BMWs (over 25 years) so I know how they should feel! This was disappointing on windy roads..
Drove a 2012 530d GT, boaty as hell around corners, not an enjoyable drive, & that’s coming from a 2010 Honda civic, also drove a 2017 420d over a similar journey about 260 mile round trip, didn’t enjoy the drive either, neither drive like the older generation cars (E60 530d, E46 320d), especially the 420d, the diesel rattle sound when pulling off from a standstill was horrible.
@@aaabbb-ld2rm 530d GT is quite a tall, almost SUV proportioned car, I don't think it's all that good looking either - but it's practical. Was it the M Sport version? As I imagine the base spec is tuned for comfort not body roll.
I changed an M5 Competition for one of these earlier this year as I just couldn't afford to keep it and justify it as a daily drive. I thought I'd be really disappointed but I couldn't be more pleased. These go well, better than I thought. We went down to Italy in it in the summer, averaged 38 mpg, did 600 miles a day when travelling there and back, and it was an absolute dream. I would definitely recommend one of these. They're superb value for money.
I traded in my 640d GC for an F10 M5 and really really regretted it. After 6 months I traded the M5 back in for a 435d GC. Those 3 litre diesel engines are so sweet. Superb balance between speed, reliability and economy 👌🏻
@MS-sy8ls agree totally. They don't even sound like a diesel under acceleration, terrific engine all round
@@Carlosluigi-o9r I don’t understand why they’re so cheap! I know they’re a bit older now but they look amazing and reliability is very high if looked after
They are a great GT car. Mistakenly, I specced the seat upgrade and they were hard. Comfortable for the first 50 miles, after that it was like sitting on a park bench.
@James-gf9jl haha...seats in yor case aside, I agree, space for all the luggage you need (mainly hers!), cruise at 90-100 effortlessly and we still.had some fun on the twisty bits through the alps..so under the radar these.
Top motoring You Tuber. Matt keeps to the winning formula. Keep it simple. So many get carried away with ridiculous super cars, sprint timings, global travel and smug attitudes. Matt, keep it going mate
Wheels and glass have to be clean to standout. Nice car. The problem on our roads with low profile wheels are pot holes.
Yes, i swapped my run flats for "proper tyres". Made mine much better on our rubbish roads.
Yep. I had a new 2012 640d with those 20" alloys. I'd only had it a month when I ran over a pothole, wrote the front tyre off and buckled the alloy. I'm sure the bill came to around two grand.
Superb car. Regretfully sold my 2016 640d a few years ago as we needed an SUV, but as you point out it's a great drive with timeless styling, an excellent grand tourer. Your example looks an absolute steal - someone is about to get a lot of car for little money.
Ill never tire of these videos. Keep up the good work Matt.
You can't swap the fronts and rears as they are different sizes. Kustones are fine for about £150 for a rear tyre, 275/30 R20.
I have a 640d gran coupe. 9 months in and I still think it is an amazing car. It’s a bit big, but the individual leather, the pan roof, the power, the near silence in comfort and the rorty sport noise- it’s a blast. And £13k for a 10 yr old car that was £80k when new, and still looks and drives like new is a fantastic deal.
Just so you know the rorty noise on a 640d is piped sound...I think you can actually toggle it on and off on the i-drive if I remember rightly....jus sayin
Thats the straight 6 @keithmckendrick1722
@@keithmckendrick1722it puts alot of sports to shame once you floor it regardless of how it sounds outside!!
ive just recently bought a renault from A/C car retailer, it has brand new Kustone Passion P9 tyres fitted, now i always buy good tyres for my car, unfortunately at the moment i cant replace these Kustone but it does give me some excitement driving the car in the wet, if you like tokyo drift you will love these tyres, make sure your pampers are empty before you start your drive, take care and stay safe.
Buahaha. That’s amazing. Ku perhaps means big and stones of course means balls. 😂
Nearly bought one of these yesterday! Really impressive cars, I love them
What made you not buy it?
Great cars just the troublesome engine issues that would put me off
You miss the bullet .My friend has 2 off this the same,put so much money and time in them and now both are brick
@dzonikg do you know anything about the F30 335D? Is the engine solid on them, do you know?
@@bahmad5052 same engine, n57 (slightly different variant but same basic engine) timing chain is a guaranteed issue anywhere from 70k miles+ , if it hasn't had it changed with a new genuine kit with the revised tensioners and guides either get it done immediately or don't buy it. They can suffer with crank/big end bearings too but that isn't as common if it's got very good service history, boost leaks are also common and turbos can be troublesome too. Overall and bloody brilliant car they just need more looking after than a regular boring car. Buy the best condition one you can afford don't buy a modified one and check the history closely to see if it's had the common issues sorted and definitely a gearbox service of the mileage is anything over about 60k. Also avoid x-drive ones they're more hassle than it's worth
I don't know about the 3 litre diesel, but I had the same drivetrain fault on my 2015 218d last year. I had the EGR valve replaced, which cleared the fault for a short while but the error came back. I then received a recall letter from BMW about the EGR cooler. They replaced the cooler and the inlet manifold (at no charge) and the car has run perfectly since. It's done 125000 miles now (120000 miles when the recall was done).
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I ran a 640d from 2015/17 I use to travel from Warwick to Milan monthly for 14 months with work, sometimes twice a month, it was incredibly economical and fast, I did 46.000 miles and it never let me down.
Worst engine ever,my friend had BMW 6 with 40d ,engine died ,then he bought another one the same,engine also died in 6 month .My other friend bought X5 40D ,all clean ,low milage ,did not even drove 1000 km until engine died
@@dzonikgspate of bad luck as unless they are poorly maintained, they only die around 150k miles +. Drove mine 40k in just over a year and a half and it never missed a beat. Had the same engine in 3 cars and all 3 were perfect
@@syed96k All were 80k-130k with service history.ITs not bad luck ,maybe you were lucky or had some with low milage .But that cars that were so expensive should get at least 200k miles .I bought clio 2 1.5 dci in 2003 ,almost cheapest car then, still registrated ,now drived occasionally in family but first years i put so many miles on it ,now is on 430k km (270k miles ),interior falled apart but engine was never ever touched ,100% everything original ,still run like new .
I have BMW E93 2.0i ,drived for years until engine died ,now is sitting ,i will give to rebuild the engine becase off rest off car is still like brand new , i am just not in a hurry ,summer is over and is not car for winter .I love BMWs but engines and electronic are so unreadable ,in my personal experience and people around me who have BMW worst in whole car industry
Love when people say ''i've done 46k miles on an engine and never gave me trouble'' 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 boi stfu, you keep rocking on that engine a little more and you'll see lots of trouble 😂😂😂😂 one of them is a seized engine
@@UnknowndrakardExactly 👍
I’m a tyre perv and love the fact you name and shame the brands on every vehicle as and when necessary! 😂
'Sounds marginally better than a "rubber fetishist!" 😁
@@ph8077 😂😂😂😂😂
Those 6 cylinder twin turbo diesel are such an iconic engine plus you get over 40 mpg. My OCD doesn’t allow me to drive a car with odd tyres and when buying a second hand car I do be hoping the tyres are worn so I can stick on 4 new Michelins. Great video Matt, your content is always enjoyable.
He has got to keep a margin. At least they are the same on each axle.
Same here. All 4 must match.
@@SoulBrother-V8 I know each axle has to match but that is not good enough for me, my 2 front tyres need the match the rear tyres 🛞
Yes, hate it when dealers go and put some cheap tyres on what you’re intending to be your next pride and joy.
@@mudplugging it’s just a cheap sales tactic
Had Bmw for years when you very low on fuel, you get that warning ⚠️
Nothing to worry about
I've seen the drivetrain/powertrain fault come up a lot on cars that haven't been run for a while and it's usually as simple as the battery being a bit tired or undercharged, especially if you only see the fault once or twice. Beautiful car for the money.
Not heard this before but interesting. I'm getting the same issue on my 5 series. Not changed the battery in years.
And especially when its basically running on fumes of diesel.
I had the same fault on my 530d 2017 its the battery got a new one and the fault disappeared .
In my 640d it was a problem with turbo pressure valve
Had my 640d for a couple of years - almost identical to that one. Apart from eye wateringly expensive tyres and troublesome led headlights its hands down the best car ive ever owned.
Love a 6 series 😍. Aged beautifully! Looks modern & much nicer than newer BMW’s
If the BMW has XDrive you need to have same all 4 tires. Maybe that’s why yours did have drivetrain error.
All the best! Not missing a single video. Greetings from Serbia! 🇷🇸
In the uk we didnt get the 6 series with x drive
It is a N57T twin turbo..i.e. a proper twin turbo...so you are right Matt...had an F06 for a few years...best BMW I ever had...however the car is basically an F10 535d in drag with every toy you can think of and a very distinct cockpit...brilliant car...only issue is that the one you have is Euro 5...they went Euro 6 in about 2016...great car...N57 is a bit fragile if not looked after (timing chain and bottom end shells)...if it had a B57 in it I would have another in a heartbeat...but they ran it to the end of production with the N57...tip is get rid of the RFTs..the ride goes from acceptable to peerless even with 20s on it...btw forget swapping the two "good tyres" they are different sizes front and back....jus sayin...ok finished, managed to bore myself..great vid...nice one...
Matt, wish I’d seen this vid before I bought my 645 V8, I loved the sound, loved the power, hated the computer telling me somethings wrong every time I started it ! I am lucky that I can indulge my love of cars ( cheap ones) and have the benefit of free education from your videos ! Thank you !
PS I want an Audi A1 SLine TDI in blue £5000 budget, I’d buy from you without seeing it. You are an honest geezer.👍
Ive got an 2011 F11 BMW 2.0d and have had drivetrain fault error msg a few times. It was eliminated by changing the egr valve which from experience are almost disposable items like air filters, particularly if you do short journeys. Top content btw.
Cracking car, I know you said you hate BMW’s but a lot of us love them 😂 Great machines generally, just need the money spent on maintenance and they’ll run up high miles no issue. Personally I ditch run flats and just carry a tyre foam/gel with compressor around now in our X3. The car drives a million times better off run flats..
I ditched the runflats too on my 2010 330D. And bought a space saver spare wheel that I take on long journeys (chucked in the boot).
I love my e93. I’m not selling it even though 4 people have asked me to. I’ve had no problems but regular oil and filter changes.
I ditched the Run Flats on all the BMWs Ive owned. They drive so much better without them. Not to mention the normal tyres are cheaper as well .. Win win..
Love these. Was about to put a deposit down on a red one back in early 2020 and then covid happened - with the switch to working from home for the next few years i then never followed through
Eventually bought a 435d with the same engine and its an immense powertrain. Huge power (i never wanted for more) and excellent efficiency
This 6 series still looks amazingly fresh for a 13(?) year old design. Lovely cars and they stand out well against a lot of what BMW have released in recent years...
What a NICE refresh on this car. And it's a really nice car!
Glad to see you give it an almost brand new status!
Another great no messing about video . I do enjoy your attention to detail on your videos and the content is thorough . 👌
The DTM error can sometimes be because of low fuel. I test drove an F90 M5 and that happened. Dealer contacted me back after I pulled out of the deal and said that it was caused by low fuel. It happened to me again on my G02 X4 as well. These 640Ds are epically good cars. I ran an F06 LCI 640D for a year followed by and F06 M6 Gran Coupe. Beautiful cars. The 640D is a twin turbo. Great video!
I had the same problem on a 66 plate bmw x3 35d went to bmw 11times to try and sort it bmw stripped engine trying to sort the problem out went to fetch same again drive train problem hope you get it sorted 👍🏻
You get it sorted out
I had one of these for a while. Superb car. Loved the comfort, speed and excellent mpg. Great for long cruises.
What made me sell it was the hard ride and the price of the run flat tyres.
Still the best car I've owned.
Lovely motor these. My best mate has a 640d gran coupe and we use it for many a road trip. Love it. Remapped to 750NM 400HP too 😂 (personally I’d leave stock). You can get the drive train for low fuel on some modern BMW yes it’s to stop you running it dry by booting it if low 😊
Running a 2013 640d coupe 140.000 miles 45 mpg and absolutely no issues. Brilliant car all round
Had a 640i because the 640d made too much noise, loved my time with it. Nothing wrong other than the brake dust covers coming off but a cheap,fix with new ones. Moved to a m4 and every time I see a 6 series I wish I still had mine. Tyres, maintenance and General servicing is cheap as it’s basically a 5 series
I have the same car but its 2016 so has the digital display. Its a fantastic car, Comfortable and extremely rapid when required. It replaced my Range Rover 4.4TDV8. My favorite car purchase so far
At the end of the video the reflection from the cloud on the bonnet was awesome. Great job Tameside valeting 🎉
Great video Mat, and very nice car. Just looked on the HPA website and noticed that all 4 tyres are essentially mixed. The rears appear to be different variants of Michelins, ie. Michelin pilot sport 3 and Michelin primacy 3, and the fronts are different Goodyears - the sizes look a bit off as well! As I’m sure you found out, you can’t just swap tyres from front to back and vice versa due to size differences. Also, I think your mechanic is being a bit cheeky with those invoices! I really respect that you put premium tyres on, but they need to be exact same variant and size on same axle - especially as your mechanic spent nearly £300! Going forward you should get the tyre delivered from camskills or similar, direct to wheel refurb place - works out much cheaper. Also, non run flats are the way to go for comfort, and getting repaired if needed!
Had my facelift 640d GC for 2.5 years. Was the only car I’ve kept for more than a year (kept it 2.5 yrs and sold in covid as the money was too good to turn down). Absolutely loved it, only car that I still miss many years on.
Sucked that the alloys were dreadful quality and buckled very easily.
This age of BMW still looks elegant, unlike today’s which seem to have lost the design “plot”!
Hmm, I'm not sure you can swap wheels and tyres on an M Sport. They are usually staggered sizes (wider at the rear)
Matt, I always wanted you to review BMW 630d GT M sport 2018 era, as I was lucky enough to own one for 2 years, being a hatchback it was so practical, but sadly covid got in the way and I gave it up, still miss it, still watch your video's after all these years.
Well done on this one, great looking car and a good deal you had from the seller, best wishes for a successful sale!
Hi Matt, not sure if do read our comments but we still do own our BMW F10 528i and the 'Drive train' issue was detected by our mechanic by pumping generated smoke thru the intake charge piping and the engine breathing pipe and found the leak in the charge pipe near the bend and from above could hardly be seen and the other was a cheap 'O' ring seal to the engine breathing pipe. The charge pipe made of plastic was abit pricey but the other was thrown in foc.. BMW uses plastic piping to most areas in the heat of the engine !!! but my subaru they made sure this was made of metal !!!
Great video Matt. I really enjoyed this. I love the 640d the straight six is a powerhouse and for a diesel sounds great too. Looked fantastic after its detailing too. Great colour, wheels look superb 👌👏
Chances are that low battery voltage caused the warning light, BMWs hate a slightly discharged battery, my advice to the new owner is to ditch the runflats ASAP. That was the best money I ever spent on my E85 getting rid of those runflats tyres, it will make it a completely different car.
Love this stuff mate as top comment said, these affordable sub 10 grand gems are the ones and I love you talking the specs out and what's been done.
Excellent Sean Bean impression Matt!
This BMW is just stunning, as you rightly said Matt, it really belies its age.
I would never guess it was 10 years old, save for the 14 registration plate.
To coign a well used car dealing cliche, first to see will buy!!❤.
For someone doing motorway miles outside of ULEZ, this is your perfect commuter car. Decent on fuel, all the toys superb & comfy (just ditch the low profile/run flats though)
Exceptionally good looks on this BMW. Quite a rare car. That 3L diesel is fabulous.
Great outcome on a great car, that 3l d is great and personally I like the look of the 2 door but the practicality of the 4 door gran coupe
I've allways loved those 640d msport, i had a 645ci back in the day and i loved it too. Great video again Matt, i do think your mechanic is a bit pricey though tbh
I had a 635d M Sport and a Yeti last year, and after semi retiring, I had to get rid of one. I choose to keep the Yeti because it was cheaper to run and more practical, but had the Beemer been a hatchback, I'd have been tempted to keep that. I've since traded in the Yeti for a 330d Touring X Drive, so impressed by the 6 cylinder engine, and the fact that 4-wheel drive should at least give me a chance in the slippery winter months. I think I've got my grail car now.
If anyone is sitting on the fence about buying a 6 series diesel I'd say do it, you won't regret it.
Note a 2wd car on winter tyres will outperform a 4wd without, so at least stick some all season on to give yourself that chance 😉
@@sinivalas754 That goes without saying, though I'd argue that a powerful rear wheel drive will still struggle even on winter tyres. I used to drive taxis and would always put Vredestein Snowtrac winter tyres on for the winter months, but I've found Michelin CrossClimate 2's to perform superbly in all conditions including snow and ice, so I tend to use these year round now.
Calling someone a loser for knowing the difference between twin turbo and twin scroll turbo, but yet you know the name of almost every car paint colour 😄👍🏻
Had the same exact car but 2012, absolutely fantastic. Looked beautiful and drove superbly. Went to BMW for a recall on the DPF and 5 weeks later she burst into flames. I was truly gutted. I'd have another in a flash, the most economical, powerful, stylish car I ever owned. Easy to kerb due to the rubber band tyres. This one looks like a fantastic buy.
Yep - easiest wheels to kerb since the Mk5 Golf Gti.
Check the tyres are the same size on the back as well as the front,sometimes they’re wider on back than the front. A cracking motor though 👍
The drivetrain fault will come back.
It won’t throw a fault until it throws a fault.
The veins on the turbo open on high revs. They don’t shut properly and overboost happens on lower revs.
Limp mode.
Car off and on again.
Rinse repeat.
The egr and veins need soaked in mr muscle and the VNT actuator worked repeatedly by hand until it feels loose.
The service history is on top of the service requirements menu!
Matt service history on I drive was on later LCI models, this will have the book, also the front and rear tyres are different sizes so can’t be swapped
It's under vehicle status. It's not only on LCI models.
I would prefer the SE, I live in Scotland and the roads aren't great. My e39 sport is just a bit too hard for the roads and SE would be more comfortable maybe.
Great video Matt “ my wife said why didn’t we by a car 🚗 from you “ Maggie ( my wife thinks your wonderful) the BMW LOOKED ABSOLUTELY STUNNING 👍👍👍happy days Matt 👍
Great result , only thing I’d have done to get the top dollar 💵 is get the brake callipers painted .
It's a good car. I had the non diesel 640 gran coupe. After 161k miles I traded it in for something new. I miss that car. Other than an oil leak at 143k miles and a new battery. It never gave me a problem.
cool as i got picked up from train station once while picking up a rover 75 i said oh first time in one of these that was it soon as we got out of town he floors it jesus i’d never been so fast in a diesel it really was fast fir me and then drove home in the 75 and yes got my breath back fast lol ❤
Nice car that for the money. Good mpg too. I'm getting the same Drivetrain issue on my 63plate 5 series. Usually happens when accelerating uphill, sometimes on a flat road but always when accelerating.
Great video, great profit. 👍
Owned for most of its life a 16 year old E64 635D absolutely wonderful vehicle. The fab team at Darren Wood look after it for annual Service & MOT it still delivers as the ultimate driving machine and admires onlookers
Why would somebody buy a diesel convertible, beats me ...
I’ve owned many 640d’s, the drivetrain warning will be related to a faulty egr valve, I’ve had this before, it’s nothing to worry about.
That was a lovely car, and I like the shape of it (I didn't when it first came out). That is a realistic car I could afford to buy, but I am not sure about maintenance prices 😂😂. I love the content. Have a great weekend Matt,
Thanks again Matt for another great video. You are a very talented presenter and I get a lot of joy watching your videos.
Glad you like them!
I’ve always loved these. Sharp whips.
I’m surprised you don’t have a Carly code reader! Beautiful car that 6, that alloy design really sets it off. And phenomenal engine in the 40d. It’s a joke that when bmw ditched the 6 and launched the 8 they thought they could get away with doubling the price. Thank goodness for Uk depreciation!
I had the Gran Coupe version, which was the better option. Slightly longer wheelbase gave it a better ride and handling, better spec, would seat 4 in total comfort, huge boot. Probably the best car I ever had, which is why I kept it for 3 years/75k miles (a long time for me). These are fantastic cars and absolute bargains. Incredible torque and incredible economy. I've got a new M440i Gran Coupe now, and it's very much like a smaller 640 in many ways.
Lovely car, it's buffed up well,just think BMW are scary when they start pinging up faults,but if codes were cleared and it's not come back,then hopefully it's just an overly excited sensor.
i had a 2009 630, everyone told me not to have one as they are so expensive to maintain and run, but apart from tyres brakes and a couple of suspension rods replaced it never missed a beat for the 6 years i had it. it drank like a fish obviously but i knew that going in. This shape is really pretty, sadly I just don't drive much anymore so i can't justify having one but this looks a great model and someone will be happy at that price.
630i the sweet spot..quick enough and mine nudged 30MPG, now have a 650i with fingers crossed for any chain noises but no issues at 120k so far....
I have a 635d tbh I can't fault it tbh, love the styling and 3 years in no issues, the m57 engine is a belter
Once again loved the video 😊great car Matt you really do make the cars 🚗 👀 look fantastic “ well done brilliant 👍👍👍👍👍👍
Another great video. I’ve ran 2 640d’s, my last one had the drive train warning too. If the engine isn’t at the operating temp and under heavy acceleration it would flash up. Weirdly doesn’t happen on my current one .
Good engine, I have the 335D LCI Xdrive and it's a bit of a Jekyl and Hide, very comfortable and economical but can accelerate like a scolded cat and won't stop pulling, especially when it's remapped 380bhp and almost 800nm torque
Nearly every time I’ve fixed a bmw turbo diesel drivetrain fault it’s been dirty VNT veins and egr.
Cheap can of Mr muscle and it’s fixed.
Lovely car and affordable for many people out there well done Matt again hate run flats and those too big wheels and skinny tyres
I had a 65 plated 640d M Sport Gran Coupe before. The diesel engine has two turbo, and produces 313hp.
If a BMW diesel of that era brings up a drivetrain fault it’s probably the EGR valve. Check to see if it has an outstanding recall. Had this issue with my 320d
Nice car. Twin scrolls are for petrols. Diesels have VNTs/variable nozzle turbos. There are exceptions, but that's the general rule. And as you thought, these are twin turbo - small and big one.
Nice one Matt ….. really transformed its condition. Now an exuberant Road presence 👏👏🫵🫡
I’ve had one. ( coupe) sounded great for a diesel
And will probably have another ( convertible)
Great engine ( bit bulky to park) but munches them motorway miles like nothing else
Another great profit for you there, Matt. Happy days! 😃 Lovely car 👍 Have a jolly good weekend
There's still the income tax side on profits but the bigger item is the VAT element that's calculated on the difference on the amount of profit made on the car
I must admit, I'm surprised you didn't swap all of the run flats out for regular tires. Continental Sport Contact 7s are about £170 each for that size of alloy. I'd have put fresh tires on all around and charged an extra £1k. That's me and I don't own a car business! Either way, great vid as always.
I love the look of that BMW but couldn't help admiring your new Range Rover in the background ❤
I had a very intermittent drivetrain error on my 330. The first person that looked at it saw no faults. When BMW sent one of their field engineers out with their BMW laptop scanner` they found it was historical sticky EGR valve issues and replaced he EGR underwarranty.
Best car sales channel without a doubt 💯🤘👊
There was a time when BMW were selling these with big discounts. Great value for money.
I was intrigued about tyre so had to have a look using its registration… made in China, sold through Asda and £95 fully fitted, very extravagant, the previous owner could’ve saved another £5 if he’d got a Tomket through Blackcircles.
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Tomkets are better than one would think.
I like how you don’t cut corners my local garage when I had a burst tyre said they would put a matching tyre i had Michelin x climates they put on a Sumitomo tyre car handled awfully. When queried they said is good tyre made by Dunlop. I haven’t gone back! Ps I didn’t realise shouldn’t mix on same axle.
What's happened to your bin?? It's got a loyal fan club here! Am gonna start a petition! lol
hahaha the voice of some viewers who picked on you for something something wrong 😂That's a really nice car. Hope it sells fast. Enjoy your weekend, Matt👍
I am impressed. This is definitely A LOT of car for the money. It looks like double the price. GLWS, cheers.
I’d keep it. Love bmw diesels. I’ve had 3 in a row. No issues over a 10 year period. Just service them regularly.