I been using the same broom for twenty years, I've only changed the head 17 times and the handle 14 in that time. Totally the most reliable broom ever made.
This vid made me proud owner again !! Had e65, had e61, naw got an 05 e53 160kw, all 3.0d , all of them same problems: cracked manifolds, vacuum pumps, old ccv, old oil and filters been in there for ages, had them replaced by myself, still got a lot to learn about them but they run like a dream, seems so simple to get the job done on these engines, i love to bring them back to life, it feels like you get the proper reward after you drive them. And the parts, omg if you know where to find them, you get away so cheap. Some ppl just want to get rid of them for few quid when they see they smoke and see the costs to maintain them on garages , they're scared, but sit back and enjoy while buying really well build bmw for nothing, good for us😅 Keep up the good work !
@@BMWDoctor hi Dean, do you have any videos regarding problems with heating and ventilation direction. Mines has decided to act up! L9ve your channel by the way, better than any mechanic.
My 2008 e60 lci with the m57 engine runs perfectly, even after 295k miles, only thing it needed was all 6 glow plugs, best car I've ever had, just like the e39 530d I owned before wich died in an accident after 321k miles
I live in Brazil and I have an e60 550i 2007 5 years old with me now it has 25 thousand miles. I haven't had any problems yet. she sleeps in an underground garage. I don't sell and I don't trade. one of the best cars i ever bought
Thanks to these videos, my 550i is very cheap to maintain. replaced the water pump, sump gaskets, alternator oil seal, and nowonto trans servicing. The parts are relative to anything else out there... maybe a little more. Doing the work myself is far easier than other cars I've worked on. In the end, it's not a big deal if you put the time in. Mine's on 265,000km.
I feel like valve stem seals kill the N62 reputation. There is a guy with 500k miles on his E60 650i that's done valve stem seals three times - $3000 job every time.
I have a 2009 bmw 535i e60 with fbo with 17t turbos, and every bolt on but port injection. I have done all of the work minus turbos and I love it. Daily driver with over 550 whp. 176,000 miles and still eating scat snacks on a daily.. love your video’s.
I bought myself an 2009 E60 535d, and it's the best car I have ever had. Just changed the oils, filters and everything yesterday, cost me less than a hundred. I did have to change thermostats aswell, but that was very cheap, and the car runs beautifully and is hella quick.
I’ve had my 2010 e60 535i x drive for about a week now. It’s an absolute pleasure to drive. I got it from a one owner grandma who had it serviced at a bmw dealership.
I love mine has well over 200k with original motor and trans . Still rides smoothly. Interior holds up well . They are safe cars as well all while being sporty and looking timeless.
So. Basically the BMW e60 is reliable because you spent thousands of hours fixing her unreliability failures. An so now is reliable… On my dictionary reliability means you have to do only the basic services… oils and filters and the normal wear… What it is normal when you drive cars like Lexus. So today we discover there are 2 meaning for reliability: 1 the bmw way ( fix it again, and again and again) 2 the Lexus way ( fixed before you buy it) I guess I will go for the Lexus way😂
@@francescodevito2746 funny, I had the same thought. Honda, Toyota, and Mazda manage to build cars that keep running with occasional oil changes and never leak oil. Don’t get me wrong, I like BMWs, but it reminds of my friend who had a 1970’s Ducati. He swore it was the most reliable bike he’s ever owned and never left him stranded… and every winter when he stripped it to the frame and rebuilt it he never found any major problems. 🤦♂️
my 525m sport is the best car i have ever owned, 2006 model purchased in 2007, .never had no problems, only problem was a cracked alloy, well said sir great video
I'm glad you said something about the n62. This is a great engine. It's actually a very tough engine. I love it. I've got one now like I said is about to cross over 300k miles. I personally put 143k miles on it since November of 2017. Planning to keep it and get another n62.
Of course bro I love the N62 no matter what these idiots try say about it. They just hate because they don’t know about it and can’t afford it but the N62 is a great engine if you know what your doing and the common issues and it’s looked after properly it’s a strong reliable engine.
@@BMWDoctor Love these cars I have a 2009 550I amazing machine, had to replace the valve seals, did it myself for under $1000, I installed a lower temp thermostat and K&N air filter, fast with an amazing power band, love it!
nice dean just bought a 2008 BMW 550i and the mechanic said it was "in perfect order" checked it out no leaks but as i drove home the system pressurized with a slow drip of coolant that i didnt catch at the time of my inspection which overnight turned into a puddle of coolant ( checked oil pan, valve cover, water pump etc) i ended up getting a 200$ check back from the seller to cover the cost of what i found out to be leaking was the valley pan gasket. i also got a code for knock sensors which actually led me to the vALLEY PAN. my hunch was the valley pan was leaking hot coolant and frayed up the bank 1 knock sensor and sure enough i was right. i replaced the valley pan gasket, intake manifold gasket, fuel inject o rings, knock sensors with GENUINE BMW PARTS! and also the coolant reservoir after i re pressure tested the system and found out it was leaking, after all those i re pressured system to 22 psi and it held without a single leak. NOW I GOT A SOLID RIDE FOR 6000$! its a 2008 BMW 55OI M-Sport LOADED it was 75k in the states new in 08! very happy with the car it was alot of work but its good now! also it just had a used trans with 50k put in. total miles are 140k now, solid cars man
🙏 thank god for the ULEZ the best invention ever getting rid of diesels off the road. Hopefully London will be a cleaner city eventually I’m just waiting for them to bring in the pay per mile in London aswell. Feel sorry for anyone who lives there where I am you can drive whatever you want even without MOT or tax if you feel like it 😊
100k ;) congratulation... it’s true I still have my e60 530i 2004. I work on it. Look very good all the body. I don’t have any issues with the diamond keys. And I try my best to keep it good I have my car 15 years with me :)
I have a 2008 550i m sport. Owned for 4 years. I’ve dumped money into it but it’s worth every penny. Just did the transmission filter service, oil change. Control arms sway bar end links. Got my alternator/water pump upper/lower hoses. Belt. Right and left bank oil leaks . Now need to do the struts all the way around and I’m good . No lights on dash runs like a dream. Now to add a E60 m5
Got a Honda accord with 180k miles and only thing that has gone wrong is an alternator that I replaced myself for £250. Having said that it's no drivers car. I have a Porsche for that.
So much more satisfying when you're able to do things yourself! And with the knowledge Dean has it becomes doable for the average person as long as they're willing!
I have e60 550i. Everyone is hating n62 but over the past two years I have done only regular maintenance and the car has no issues at all. The only one thing that failed is the engine oil cooler.
E60 is a good car! I have a 2004 520i, and I love it! But I have a hard time to bleed the cooling system! The electrical method dosen’t work (where u set the temperature high and fan level lowest) so what do i do? Is it the electrical method on the 2004?
Mine had been reliable but I’ve been having an issue where cylinder 1 misfires and Then it loses power and start idling rough then an “engine malfunction” light turns on. I’ve changed plugs/injectors and coils I did a diy smoke test and nothing showed up. Any ideas?
Strong engine I got the 2006 tdse , done 146,000 miles so far , still pulls like a train 🚂🚂 few things to be done on it but prefer this model to a ford focus or Toyota, comment made in 2024 October 🔥🔥🔥🔥
I'm a 5 series guy, qualified mechanic. I have owned E34 535i, E60 530i M Sport and currently own E39 528i M Sport, wife drives an F15 X5 30D. The E60 was a great car but made from cheaper materials than the E34 and E39. The build quality and materials used in the older cars was second to none. My E39 is the best car out of 36 cars I've owned, not the fastest or most expensive or exotic, but it's 23 years old and still going strong, everything is holding up well especially the interior compared to E60, it does everything I want from a car and has that timeless BMW styling, E39 is the best 5 series. I'd happily own an E60 M5 though.
Would you recommend the 520d 2005 model for long trips weekends and vacations only? It will not be my daily driver because I bike everyday to go to work.
I love the E60 more than any car, thank you for your videos! I have a 2008 LCI E60 M5 (1 owner, low miles, every service done at BMW) and a 1 owner 2009 E60 LCI 530d 6speed manual individual, M-Sport package. I would never sell one of my E60s.
monaco blue with the shadow trim. Sharp , my 06 530xi the same. 255k miles I`ve done water pump, front lower control bushings, coils plugs. oil cooler seals, wiper arm, brakes & tires. no engine sensor repair of any kind ! did my own oil changes at 7k. mostly interstate miles.
I wanna buy a 2009 e60 525i with manual transmission. It’s only 48k the odo. Think it’s a good buy for a 2 year keep? It’s been well maintenance (so they say) and i couldn’t find an issue when I looked and test drove it. I guess not because it’s 2.5 and I’m not a mechanic..
Hey man I have a 08 528i and my car is vibrating at idle when I hit the gas it smooths out, I want to get rid of this problem but I don’t know what to do, I’ve done the valve cover gasket and have changed the spark plugs and replaced the coils with all new Bosh ones, it has 160k on it and it’s my daily driver, if you have any advice I’d really appreciate it, I work on my cars myself and don’t want to go to a shop
I have a e60 525d for 3years! I've done about 90k km in this time and it has been verry realible, i use it as a daily driver and on long drives, i just love thia car! My m57 engine hase about 430k km and goes like a dream ... Sorry for my bad english 😀
Thank you BMW Doctor! If I may ask you one question: Im picking up a 2007 525i. The previous owner just replaced the transmission solenoids, as the second gear solenoid was bad and he decided to replace them all. Upon putting the transmission back in, the car wouldn’t start (car ran perfectly fine before he removed the transmission). It doesn’t crank or anything. He then proceeded to replace the starter, and it still won’t start or crank over. So he gave the car to me and I’m going to try to figure out the no-start no-crank issue. My question is would you know why it’s not starting? Are there any fail safe’s this BMW has that I should know about which is preventing it from cranking or starting? Fuses? Relay’s? Thank you.
Very good advice, good car for someone who is massive fan or love this car, however I don't buy car for fixing it on the weekends ,I want to drive it on the weekend ,that's why I stick to Japanese. Honda Accord ....
Same here, I’d rather have something more reliable, and that doesn’t need constant fixing. So I also stick to Japanese(Toyota). I’ve not needed to keep buying oil and coolant since I’ve sold my 3 series BMW 😂😂😂😂😂
what do you think of the e60 m5 v10 andy? I need your expert opinion on it, as im thinking of getting one, but heard something about having too tight rod bearings with not enough clearance for oil to really work in. thanks andy.
I love my E34 for 5 years, i love my E39 for 5 years and now i love my E60 since 2 years. May be, in some years (i´m 61) i look for an E34 back. His face was the last with a little bit aggrevisitate. I mist that :-(
I've had my 525i LCI M-Sport (N53) for a year now and i don't regret it at all, i've serviced it twice myself and treat it like a puppy. 160k miles and still goes like a train.
Hi bro! Can you please make a video on how to keep the car running for as long as it can run. All the maintenance advice bro. Thank you! Loving the content!
Hi never contacted on here before not sure what I’m doing or if it’s right to get a reply ! I have a BMW e64 2007 630i sport convertible and rear window ! Not side back windows but back window only goes up and down in about 1 inch movements how do I reset it to do full movements please ? Thanks Dave !
Dean I have enjoyed your channel. I have owned my 2008 E60 535i since new (15+ years). My advice is don’t buy any BMW unless you can afford to maintain it. This model replaced my 1994 E36 which unfortunately in Canada rusted out (it still had the original clutch).
If you turn a wrench, n52 is a 300k+ engine. Clean your sunroof drains, so the modules in the back don’t get flooded. Use ISTA and they’re EASY to wrench on. Mechanically they’re as simple as it gets to work on. Easier than a Ford by far
I'm looking to buy a budget car in 2023 and I've put my eyes on one of these. Main reason would be because space and comfort. Would you recommend this car for someone who will have the time to manage/learn to support it?
Can I pick your brains about a weird audio issue with my 2005 630i please. Only the rear speakers work, not the front. There’s no gong noises or chimes for open doors etc too. Lots of reading suggests the amp, I’ve had a look and it has been replaced already by the looks of it last year. Any idea ?
I had a e60 520d 2006 and did 300,000 miles on it. Serviced it well and replaced any parts with originals. Few little issues, I.e. airCon, or fan, or battery. Paid £9k for it, 10 years later sold it for £2k. So the 2.0d is not a bad engine in my experience, if you use it what it is meant to be used for, long journeys, economy + comfort. I’ve bought an x4 2.0d G02 now - and will treat it with respect and I’m sure it will do well also.
Iv been thinking about getting a 535 I 08 in 2024 and it okay the only problem that it has is that the wheel shake when you break but I think that’s cuz of the wheel weren’t put on right like no tire weights on them an was wondering if it’s okay to get ?
I hear what you're saying about the 2 litre engine being crap on the e60 but aren't the m47 & m57 the same engine except for the fact the m47 has two less cylinders?
Thanks for guys, like you, who share your knowledge. I was able to replace the head gasket on my e60 N52 with no prior experience. Keep up the good work.. thanks Doc
Totally agree with your ethos Dean , having a 6 series diesel myself I don't expect anything more than what it is designed for . Many a time I hear of mates saying to remap it but I'm too sensible for that . I also think a good understanding of ista d and an eagerness to learn more from it is leaps and bounds when owning a BMW . 👍
Exactly mate these cars are incredible shame the little Toyota and Honda squads don't know about this this is why they come watching about BMW because there ain't nothing interesting to watch on a minicab. The Toyota and Hondas are dressed inside like something from the queens living room in the 1950s curtains I mean who actually drives them heaps of s**t this day and age
You guys are off your rockers to compare these BMW’s with Japanese cars in terms of reliability, you don’t understand what reliability means, a Toyota will go hundreds of thousands of miles before you get anything substantial fail in the engine/gearbox, I love BMW’s, Japanese cars are e nothing (except Lexus) in comparison to an E60 but in terms of reliability there galaxies ahead of them, because they’re simply engineered & overbuilt where as BMW’s are over engineered, complicated & modern ones are cheaply built, ofcourse a modern bmw can be reliable.....if you keep fixing it, just like a FIAT, you hardly have to touch a Japanese car to keep it going, can abuse it, not service it regularly & it will keep going on, in the Far East I’ve seen very old Toyota’s where the body is in shambles, cracked almost halfway down the length of the car, barely holding onto the chassis, interiors falling apart, large holes in the floor you can put your foot through, but the engines refuse to give up, & they operate in harsh, dusty/extremely hot conditions, owned by people who cannot afford to “maintain” them, but they won’t die. A BMW is reliable if you can fix the unreliability out of it, just like any other unreliable machine, but in no way is a reliable car.
picked up my first e61 535d 2005/11 with 260k miles on it.. it as a insanely well filled out service book... everything is already done, electronics, turbo/s gasgets. it drives like a dream... so now im just prepareing to keep it going as long as possible. previous owner had it for 10 years and took care of it like a baby!.... the only down side to it is a eco chip tune so it has 310hp and goes a bit further l/km.... it has been serviced every 15k km for the past 10 years and big service (including gearbox) every 60k.. will cross my oil greasy fingers that i can push plenty more miles out of it !
Your channel is great - has helped me with several things. I have a new problem with my E60 which is giving me fits, though. I get random electrical problems - windows all roll down on start up, servo-mech failure comes on and power steering goes out but warning disappears after a couple of minutes and if I stop the car all goes back to normal, I get the engine malfunction warning (reduced power), but again, I shut the car off and on restart the problem is gone. Doesn't happen everyday, just random times but at least once a week. Have connected my scanner, but no faults with any of those systems show. Can't tell if it's a wonky control module or bad ground wire or what. Any ideas for what could cause this are appreciated. Thanks!
of course bro thats what I'm here for don't worry bro I have more in store its time to lay it out to some People the truth is the truth and if they don't like it F**K EM
Hi Dean. Quick question, I have a 525i auto and am having gearbox failsafe faults. Gearbox has been serviced and still not fixed, garage said something about L1-L4 fault. Is this something you could fix?
I’ve owned my 2008 550i msport for a year now and never had a problem 🤷🏼♂️. But I putting money into the motor for it to get supercharged🤷🏼♂️I love the 550i
BMW 520D 2009 LCI N47 Engine // 189,000 Miles // 220hp 470nm // Taking note on what you’ve mentioned about the N47 engine, I will have to bare some of that in mind for the long term. I have owned mine for 2 years and admittedly I have had several Issues ….. I fell In love with it and was always prepared to sink money into it. After watching many videos, reading forums and thinking about what I want long term I have decided I’m not ready to part with this lovely gal just quite yet. She’s the perfect long journey car, excellent comfortability, top notch family car. I do my best at keeping on top of everything…. I’ll see what happens after I hit 200 - 250K …. Thank you for all the advice, very helpful. Maybe the V10 is my next adventure! 💁😎
Just changed a wheel bearing on my bmw 535d lci then got a code on my reader saying saying wheel direction but when check the speeds they all read the same dont suppose u have an idea
E60 does look stunning, but as a younger BMW owner, i prefer 3. series E90/E92. The car was recently brought from Germany at 198k kilometers and bought it at August this year. E90 325d, has M57D30TÜ2 (aluminum block) engine and has 145 kW. Car had mostly issues with suspension, fluids, 15 year old stock battery, glow plugs, break disks and pads, back door window and boot. Engine and turbo themselves were clean without any problems. Tires and rims were some cheap aftermarket stuff that weren't compatible with BMW even and also got both tires and rims changed. Tires were new (i went with 235/45 instead of 225/45) but rims were used "Type 158" 17x8. Fluids and other most issues have been fixed, all that leaves are windows, boot and tire alignment as earlier rims were too broken to actually align wheels ideally after suspension and break disk change. 3 out of 4 earlier owners took good care of the car with oil changes and such, last one left it at garage to rot and now i am 5th. Right now, i was forced to ask a local mechanic to repair the car for me but he is also a BMW enthusiast so i am confident he knows what he is doing. So far, all the tires, rims, battery, fluid changes and repairs have cost me about 2100€. With few more cosmetic repairs i should have total of repair budget of 2500€ or under. After the repairs are done, i am planning to get a cheap scanner for my BMW. What OBD scanner i should get? I've heard a lot of good stuff about Creator C310+, but i would rather have a bit more universal cheap scanner, if possible (BMW oriented scanner is still fine). And should i use Run-Flat tires instead of regular tires and should i go with original 225/45 Run-Flats or 235/45 are also fine? Lastly, do 235/45 require a slightly different wheel alignment than 225/45 does or is alignment universal around regular 225/45 vs 235/45 and Run-Flat 225/45 vs 235/45? Run-Flat and Regular tire prices are somewhat same at my tire shops. P.S. Car was bought for 6600€.
I have a e61 530i, I need the head gasket done on it but im getting very different prices anyone know whats the average or normal price to get the head gaskets done on the e61 530i
After driving those 1.2. 1.6 2.0 engines Ford's Toyota Citroen here in South Africa for decades I'm looking forward to buy 5series before the fall of this year. I will be looking for anything after 2004 and I'm saving passionately
how is he wrong? listen to the end... "DRIVE THEM PROPER and DONT DRIVE THEM LIKE A RACE CAR... BUY A M SERIES... (but we all know they cant LOL)" this dude is 100% and 100% correct. take tips from him... you'll be driving this luxury badass whip for years to come!
I have a E46 328i 2000 and a E60 550i M-Sport 2008 and looking to buy a F10 535i I have had BMWs for long time and AS LONG YOU DO THE MAINTENANCE THEY LAST A LOT.
True with most BMWs. If you take of it, it'll take care of you. But it takes some real technical ability to keep these going without F-ing them up. I love buying awesome cars for cheap, so I don't mind the stereotype! 👍
Because of you finally i get my own E60 530d 2007 and so far i love it and i enjoyed every mile. Just wondering what you think about K&N air filter for M57?
Go for it bro K&N Is perfect for the Diesel engines and you know why ? it will save you in the long run them air filters are expensive for what they are where with K&N its lifetime just clean and put back in easy save yourself £30 every time you do it
Missing my E34 - which I never should have sold. Had it over 6 years and was one of the most reliable cars I've ever had & I've had a few. Love the look of the Bangle designed E60 but was put off by all the negative reports of electronic issues & so on. Wonder what year and engine you might recommend - pre or post lci - to avoid too many issues? Pretty good at DIY maintenance & I don't mind working on my car - but not all the fxxxing time!
Amazing video, I love my E60 and I always try to do my best and treat it right. And a short question: I have replaced the mass air flow sensor and I have no oppurtunity to do the adaption as I can't get out of the city due to the virus until february most likely, and will it do any bad to the car if I drive it like for 10 miles with out the adaption? Thank's in advance 🙂
Only had mine 5 weeks lci 2009 530d first week ownership engine was stripped doing swirl flaps Lovely motors been a e46 vert fan but this is proper luxury motoring loving the paddles shift
i agree with 530d i have a 520d m47 engine on almost 200k miles and i make sure i keep on top of everything and its been good apart from crankshaft pully
I have an e60 525d m sport and I love it. Its had a few niggle faults but what car on the market hasn't. I've replaced the crank pulley, starter motor, carried out the swirl flap delete and unblocked its dpf, ( the legal way ) and its now probably the most reliable car I've owned.
i just acquired an 06 e60 m5 and it's amazing..are parts expensive? yep. I just experienced my first engine malfunction. p1209 brake vacuum sensor. I can get the malfunction at cold start. if the error occurs I can restart and the malfunction goes away. will be changing the sensor soon. it's a car, it will need maintenance and repair. I accept that.
Hello I am from India. I have 2010 BMW5 series is 60. I don’t have navigation option on my I drive screen can you help me out? If you need my win number, please let me know. Thank you.
I been using the same broom for twenty years, I've only changed the head 17 times and the handle 14 in that time. Totally the most reliable broom ever made.
LOOOOL Typical only fools and horses classic mate LOVE IT !!!
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This vid made me proud owner again !!
Had e65, had e61, naw got an 05 e53 160kw, all 3.0d , all of them same problems: cracked manifolds, vacuum pumps, old ccv, old oil and filters been in there for ages, had them replaced by myself, still got a lot to learn about them but they run like a dream, seems so simple to get the job done on these engines, i love to bring them back to life, it feels like you get the proper reward after you drive them. And the parts, omg if you know where to find them, you get away so cheap.
Some ppl just want to get rid of them for few quid when they see they smoke and see the costs to maintain them on garages , they're scared, but sit back and enjoy while buying really well build bmw for nothing, good for us😅
Keep up the good work !
They are more reliable than their owners.
Exactly that I agree with
@@BMWDoctor hi Dean, do you have any videos regarding problems with heating and ventilation direction. Mines has decided to act up! L9ve your channel by the way, better than any mechanic.
💥Sleep Eat Repeat BMW's💥
No other manufacturer for me, thank you 🙏🏼
Not reliable mechanics not the car from my own experience
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My 2008 e60 lci with the m57 engine runs perfectly, even after 295k miles, only thing it needed was all 6 glow plugs, best car I've ever had, just like the e39 530d I owned before wich died in an accident after 321k miles
I live in Brazil and I have an e60 550i 2007 5 years old with me now it has 25 thousand miles. I haven't had any problems yet. she sleeps in an underground garage. I don't sell and I don't trade. one of the best cars i ever bought
Thanks to these videos, my 550i is very cheap to maintain. replaced the water pump, sump gaskets, alternator oil seal, and nowonto trans servicing. The parts are relative to anything else out there... maybe a little more. Doing the work myself is far easier than other cars I've worked on. In the end, it's not a big deal if you put the time in. Mine's on 265,000km.
I feel like valve stem seals kill the N62 reputation. There is a guy with 500k miles on his E60 650i that's done valve stem seals three times - $3000 job every time.
I have a 2009 bmw 535i e60 with fbo with 17t turbos, and every bolt on but port injection. I have done all of the work minus turbos and I love it. Daily driver with over 550 whp. 176,000 miles and still eating scat snacks on a daily.. love your video’s.
I bought myself an 2009 E60 535d, and it's the best car I have ever had. Just changed the oils, filters and everything yesterday, cost me less than a hundred. I did have to change thermostats aswell, but that was very cheap, and the car runs beautifully and is hella quick.
I’ve had my 2010 e60 535i x drive for about a week now. It’s an absolute pleasure to drive. I got it from a one owner grandma who had it serviced at a bmw dealership.
Hi! Would you share what is wrong with the 2L engine please? The 520i. Thank you!
I love mine has well over 200k with original motor and trans . Still rides smoothly. Interior holds up well . They are safe cars as well all while being sporty and looking timeless.
Exactly bro and thats why I love it
This car is a beauty. I plan on keeping mines till I pass.
So. Basically the BMW e60 is reliable because you spent thousands of hours fixing her unreliability failures. An so now is reliable…
On my dictionary reliability means you have to do only the basic services… oils and filters and the normal wear…
What it is normal when you drive cars like Lexus.
So today we discover there are 2 meaning for reliability:
1 the bmw way ( fix it again, and again and again)
2 the Lexus way ( fixed before you buy it)
I guess I will go for the Lexus way😂
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@@francescodevito2746 funny, I had the same thought. Honda, Toyota, and Mazda manage to build cars that keep running with occasional oil changes and never leak oil. Don’t get me wrong, I like BMWs, but it reminds of my friend who had a 1970’s Ducati. He swore it was the most reliable bike he’s ever owned and never left him stranded… and every winter when he stripped it to the frame and rebuilt it he never found any major problems. 🤦♂️
And drive a pathetic 2l engine, no thanks
But BMW >>>>> Lexus
my 525m sport is the best car i have ever owned, 2006 model purchased in 2007, .never had no problems, only problem was a cracked alloy, well said sir great video
I'm glad you said something about the n62. This is a great engine. It's actually a very tough engine. I love it. I've got one now like I said is about to cross over 300k miles. I personally put 143k miles on it since November of 2017. Planning to keep it and get another n62.
Of course bro I love the N62 no matter what these idiots try say about it. They just hate because they don’t know about it and can’t afford it but the N62 is a great engine if you know what your doing and the common issues and it’s looked after properly it’s a strong reliable engine.
@@BMWDoctor Love these cars I have a 2009 550I amazing machine, had to replace the valve seals, did it myself for under $1000, I installed a lower temp thermostat and K&N air filter, fast with an amazing power band, love it!
@@memphisgoober these cars heat up too much in Florida weather n melts all the gasket
@@BMWDoctor What do you do to prevent valve stem failure though? Pretty annoying that they're shot after like 130k miles.
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Love my 520d! Despite having owned newer cars, the drive and style of the E60 is the best! 150,000 mls and going strong!
nice dean just bought a 2008 BMW 550i and the mechanic said it was "in perfect order" checked it out no leaks but as i drove home the system pressurized with a slow drip of coolant that i didnt catch at the time of my inspection which overnight turned into a puddle of coolant ( checked oil pan, valve cover, water pump etc) i ended up getting a 200$ check back from the seller to cover the cost of what i found out to be leaking was the valley pan gasket. i also got a code for knock sensors which actually led me to the vALLEY PAN. my hunch was the valley pan was leaking hot coolant and frayed up the bank 1 knock sensor and sure enough i was right. i replaced the valley pan gasket, intake manifold gasket, fuel inject o rings, knock sensors with GENUINE BMW PARTS! and also the coolant reservoir after i re pressure tested the system and found out it was leaking, after all those i re pressured system to 22 psi and it held without a single leak. NOW I GOT A SOLID RIDE FOR 6000$! its a 2008 BMW 55OI M-Sport LOADED it was 75k in the states new in 08! very happy with the car it was alot of work but its good now! also it just had a used trans with 50k put in. total miles are 140k now, solid cars man
My first bmw was a 520d. Only issue was the air con leaking. Did up to 160k mileage till ulez kicked in and needed to get rid of it.
🙏 thank god for the ULEZ the best invention ever getting rid of diesels off the road. Hopefully London will be a cleaner city eventually I’m just waiting for them to bring in the pay per mile in London aswell. Feel sorry for anyone who lives there where I am you can drive whatever you want even without MOT or tax if you feel like it 😊
100k ;) congratulation... it’s true I still have my e60 530i 2004. I work on it. Look very good all the body. I don’t have any issues with the diamond keys. And I try my best to keep it good I have my car 15 years with me :)
I have a 2008 550i m sport. Owned for 4 years. I’ve dumped money into it but it’s worth every penny. Just did the transmission filter service, oil change. Control arms sway bar end links. Got my alternator/water pump upper/lower hoses. Belt. Right and left bank oil leaks . Now need to do the struts all the way around and I’m good . No lights on dash runs like a dream. Now to add a E60 m5
Got a Honda accord with 180k miles and only thing that has gone wrong is an alternator that I replaced myself for £250. Having said that it's no drivers car. I have a Porsche for that.
You have literally taught me things I never would have done. I never thought I could work on my car. Thank you for everything!
You are so welcome!
So much more satisfying when you're able to do things yourself! And with the knowledge Dean has it becomes doable for the average person as long as they're willing!
I have e60 550i. Everyone is hating n62 but over the past two years I have done only regular maintenance and the car has no issues at all. The only one thing that failed is the engine oil cooler.
Good man you see a N62 reliable thats what I like to see and everyone saying its the MOST UNRELIABLE ENGINE is it f**k
E60 is a good car! I have a 2004 520i, and I love it! But I have a hard time to bleed the cooling system! The electrical method dosen’t work (where u set the temperature high and fan level lowest) so what do i do? Is it the electrical method on the 2004?
What are your thoughts on a 2008 BMW 525i e60 as a used car 190,000 klm & getting an independent BMW mechanic .
Mine had been reliable but I’ve been having an issue where cylinder 1 misfires and Then it loses power and start idling rough then an “engine malfunction” light turns on. I’ve changed plugs/injectors and coils I did a diy smoke test and nothing showed up. Any ideas?
Strong engine I got the 2006 tdse , done 146,000 miles so far , still pulls like a train 🚂🚂 few things to be done on it but prefer this model to a ford focus or Toyota, comment made in 2024 October 🔥🔥🔥🔥
It's 2023 & I own a BMW e60 530i M-sport & I absolute love it! So comfy to drive and solid on the road. Best car I ever had.
Ive got 530d. Best car Ive ever had love it good work keep it up
Thanks! 👍
I'm a 5 series guy, qualified mechanic. I have owned E34 535i, E60 530i M Sport and currently own E39 528i M Sport, wife drives an F15 X5 30D. The E60 was a great car but made from cheaper materials than the E34 and E39. The build quality and materials used in the older cars was second to none. My E39 is the best car out of 36 cars I've owned, not the fastest or most expensive or exotic, but it's 23 years old and still going strong, everything is holding up well especially the interior compared to E60, it does everything I want from a car and has that timeless BMW styling, E39 is the best 5 series. I'd happily own an E60 M5 though.
Love my E60 150000k no issues at all, best performance, best ride, great fuel economy. I have done starter took like 4 hours to change out big deal
Would you recommend the 520d 2005 model for long trips weekends and vacations only? It will not be my daily driver because I bike everyday to go to work.
I love the E60 more than any car, thank you for your videos! I have a 2008 LCI E60 M5 (1 owner, low miles, every service done at BMW) and a 1 owner 2009 E60 LCI 530d 6speed manual individual, M-Sport package. I would never sell one of my E60s.
Right on!
Dr dean what do you think about the 550i and the v8 engine?
Perfect go buy it bro I love 550i and I love N62 :)
monaco blue with the shadow trim. Sharp , my 06 530xi the same. 255k miles I`ve done water pump, front lower control bushings, coils plugs. oil cooler seals, wiper arm, brakes & tires. no engine sensor repair of any kind ! did my own oil changes at 7k. mostly interstate miles.
I wanna buy a 2009 e60 525i with manual transmission. It’s only 48k the odo. Think it’s a good buy for a 2 year keep? It’s been well maintenance (so they say) and i couldn’t find an issue when I looked and test drove it. I guess not because it’s 2.5 and I’m not a mechanic..
Hey man I have a 08 528i and my car is vibrating at idle when I hit the gas it smooths out, I want to get rid of this problem but I don’t know what to do, I’ve done the valve cover gasket and have changed the spark plugs and replaced the coils with all new Bosh ones, it has 160k on it and it’s my daily driver, if you have any advice I’d really appreciate it, I work on my cars myself and don’t want to go to a shop
I have a e60 525d for 3years! I've done about 90k km in this time and it has been verry realible, i use it as a daily driver and on long drives, i just love thia car! My m57 engine hase about 430k km and goes like a dream ...
Sorry for my bad english 😀
Thanks for sharing
What about a 2008 e60 550i with the 4.8 v8 and a manual transmission?
I have a 08 528xi e60 with 197k and have a engine tick trying to remedy any suggestions it is a great car love it.
Thank you BMW Doctor! If I may ask you one question:
Im picking up a 2007 525i. The previous owner just replaced the transmission solenoids, as the second gear solenoid was bad and he decided to replace them all. Upon putting the transmission back in, the car wouldn’t start (car ran perfectly fine before he removed the transmission). It doesn’t crank or anything. He then proceeded to replace the starter, and it still won’t start or crank over. So he gave the car to me and I’m going to try to figure out the no-start no-crank issue.
My question is would you know why it’s not starting? Are there any fail safe’s this BMW has that I should know about which is preventing it from cranking or starting? Fuses? Relay’s?
Thank you.
Very good advice, good car for someone who is massive fan or love this car, however I don't buy car for fixing it on the weekends ,I want to drive it on the weekend ,that's why I stick to Japanese.
Honda Accord ....
Same here, I’d rather have something more reliable, and that doesn’t need constant fixing. So I also stick to Japanese(Toyota). I’ve not needed to keep buying oil and coolant since I’ve sold my 3 series BMW 😂😂😂😂😂
Looking forward to your N62 vid!
Coming soon!
what do you think of the e60 m5 v10 andy? I need your expert opinion on it, as im thinking of getting one, but heard something about having too tight rod bearings with not enough clearance for oil to really work in. thanks andy.
I love my E34 for 5 years, i love my E39 for 5 years and now i love my E60 since 2 years. May be, in some years (i´m 61) i look for an E34 back. His face was the last with a little bit aggrevisitate. I mist that :-(
I've had my 525i LCI M-Sport (N53) for a year now and i don't regret it at all, i've serviced it twice myself and treat it like a puppy. 160k miles and still goes like a train.
I love E60 with N52, best cars in the world.
Hi bro! Can you please make a video on how to keep the car running for as long as it can run. All the maintenance advice bro. Thank you! Loving the content!
Can you answer why i have no power getting to my cigar lighter fuses 2005 e60 m sport
What about the timing chain ?
Was thinking of buying f10 2011 520d? Do i need to be worried about the timing chain.
What about 525d msport any good sir?
Hi never contacted on here before not sure what I’m doing or if it’s right to get a reply !
I have a BMW e64 2007 630i sport convertible and rear window ! Not side back windows but back window only goes up and down in about 1 inch movements how do I reset it to do full movements please ? Thanks
Dave !
so let me get this straight.. if i want to get BMW with e60 engine i have to go for 3.0CC engine n dont go below is it?
Dean I have enjoyed your channel. I have owned my 2008 E60 535i since new (15+ years). My advice is don’t buy any BMW unless you can afford to maintain it. This model replaced my 1994 E36 which unfortunately in Canada rusted out (it still had the original clutch).
If you turn a wrench, n52 is a 300k+ engine. Clean your sunroof drains, so the modules in the back don’t get flooded. Use ISTA and they’re EASY to wrench on. Mechanically they’re as simple as it gets to work on. Easier than a Ford by far
Exactly my friend
My 2008 BMW 550i is reliable and still looks sexy compared to most recent cars these days.
I'm looking to buy a budget car in 2023 and I've put my eyes on one of these. Main reason would be because space and comfort. Would you recommend this car for someone who will have the time to manage/learn to support it?
If you want space the boot space is unreal.
Can I pick your brains about a weird audio issue with my 2005 630i please. Only the rear speakers work, not the front. There’s no gong noises or chimes for open doors etc too. Lots of reading suggests the amp, I’ve had a look and it has been replaced already by the looks of it last year. Any idea ?
I had a e60 520d 2006 and did 300,000 miles on it. Serviced it well and replaced any parts with originals. Few little issues, I.e. airCon, or fan, or battery. Paid £9k for it, 10 years later sold it for £2k. So the 2.0d is not a bad engine in my experience, if you use it what it is meant to be used for, long journeys, economy + comfort.
I’ve bought an x4 2.0d G02 now - and will treat it with respect and I’m sure it will do well also.
Hi, I’m getting my E60 520D 2005 very soon. Please advice me on what I need to do to keep it running for as long as I can. Maintenance advice please.
Big up Dean! Even though I own a N43 I’ve still found out a lot of information about Bmw in general! 💯
More to come!
@@BMWDoctor save my bmw 523i with payment obviously.
Iv been thinking about getting a 535 I 08 in 2024 and it okay the only problem that it has is that the wheel shake when you break but I think that’s cuz of the wheel weren’t put on right like no tire weights on them an was wondering if it’s okay to get ?
Could also be the rotors
The BMW E60 is my favourite car
I hear what you're saying about the 2 litre engine being crap on the e60 but aren't the m47 & m57 the same engine except for the fact the m47 has two less cylinders?
Thanks for guys, like you, who share your knowledge. I was able to replace the head gasket on my e60 N52 with no prior experience. Keep up the good work.. thanks Doc
Totally agree with your ethos Dean , having a 6 series diesel myself I don't expect anything more than what it is designed for . Many a time I hear of mates saying to remap it but I'm too sensible for that . I also think a good understanding of ista d and an eagerness to learn more from it is leaps and bounds when owning a BMW . 👍
Exactly mate these cars are incredible shame the little Toyota and Honda squads don't know about this this is why they come watching about BMW because there ain't nothing interesting to watch on a minicab.
The Toyota and Hondas are dressed inside like something from the queens living room in the 1950s curtains I mean who actually drives them heaps of s**t this day and age
You guys are off your rockers to compare these BMW’s with Japanese cars in terms of reliability, you don’t understand what reliability means, a Toyota will go hundreds of thousands of miles before you get anything substantial fail in the engine/gearbox, I love BMW’s, Japanese cars are e nothing (except Lexus) in comparison to an E60 but in terms of reliability there galaxies ahead of them, because they’re simply engineered & overbuilt where as BMW’s are over engineered, complicated & modern ones are cheaply built, ofcourse a modern bmw can be reliable.....if you keep fixing it, just like a FIAT, you hardly have to touch a Japanese car to keep it going, can abuse it, not service it regularly & it will keep going on, in the Far East I’ve seen very old Toyota’s where the body is in shambles, cracked almost halfway down the length of the car, barely holding onto the chassis, interiors falling apart, large holes in the floor you can put your foot through, but the engines refuse to give up, & they operate in harsh, dusty/extremely hot conditions, owned by people who cannot afford to “maintain” them, but they won’t die.
A BMW is reliable if you can fix the unreliability out of it, just like any other unreliable machine, but in no way is a reliable car.
@@BMWDoctor lol...
I love my E60...I do ASAP repairs..like your style bro!
Thanks! 👍
Totally agree! Yes, I had issues with my E60 but all okay now. Did most the work myself. Love the thing to bits!!
Great to hear!
Is the s54 a reliable engine?
It’s only the 5 series up to 2007, problems were fixed with the 2008 model year
hi Doc, i had an e60 2004,that i used for 5 yrs,but recently sold it.Which other model year would you advice is reliable for the e60.?
picked up my first e61 535d 2005/11 with 260k miles on it.. it as a insanely well filled out service book... everything is already done, electronics, turbo/s gasgets. it drives like a dream... so now im just prepareing to keep it going as long as possible. previous owner had it for 10 years and took care of it like a baby!.... the only down side to it is a eco chip tune so it has 310hp and goes a bit further l/km.... it has been serviced every 15k km for the past 10 years and big service (including gearbox) every 60k.. will cross my oil greasy fingers that i can push plenty more miles out of it !
Your channel is great - has helped me with several things. I have a new problem with my E60 which is giving me fits, though. I get random electrical problems - windows all roll down on start up, servo-mech failure comes on and power steering goes out but warning disappears after a couple of minutes and if I stop the car all goes back to normal, I get the engine malfunction warning (reduced power), but again, I shut the car off and on restart the problem is gone. Doesn't happen everyday, just random times but at least once a week. Have connected my scanner, but no faults with any of those systems show. Can't tell if it's a wonky control module or bad ground wire or what. Any ideas for what could cause this are appreciated. Thanks!
Adding quality and bringing a smile and laugh to my face during this COVID gloom. All good!!! 😂👌👍😎
of course bro thats what I'm here for don't worry bro I have more in store its time to lay it out to some People the truth is the truth and if they don't like it F**K EM
Appreciate all you do to inform new bmw owners I owned mine for a year and worked on it what are your ideas on the 08 e60
Hi Dean.
Quick question, I have a 525i auto and am having gearbox failsafe faults.
Gearbox has been serviced and still not fixed, garage said something about L1-L4 fault.
Is this something you could fix?
I’ve owned my 2008 550i msport for a year now and never had a problem 🤷🏼♂️. But I putting money into the motor for it to get supercharged🤷🏼♂️I love the 550i
BMW 520D 2009 LCI N47 Engine // 189,000 Miles // 220hp 470nm // Taking note on what you’ve mentioned about the N47 engine, I will have to bare some of that in mind for the long term.
I have owned mine for 2 years and admittedly I have had several Issues ….. I fell In love with it and was always prepared to sink money into it. After watching many videos, reading forums and thinking about what I want long term I have decided I’m not ready to part with this lovely gal just quite yet.
She’s the perfect long journey car, excellent comfortability, top notch family car. I do my best at keeping on top of everything…. I’ll see what happens after I hit 200 - 250K ….
Thank you for all the advice, very helpful.
Maybe the V10 is my next adventure! 💁😎
Just changed a wheel bearing on my bmw 535d lci then got a code on my reader saying saying wheel direction but when check the speeds they all read the same dont suppose u have an idea
Don’t you prefer the lci model 530-535ds
Lci is much nicer
E60 does look stunning, but as a younger BMW owner, i prefer 3. series E90/E92. The car was recently brought from Germany at 198k kilometers and bought it at August this year. E90 325d, has M57D30TÜ2 (aluminum block) engine and has 145 kW. Car had mostly issues with suspension, fluids, 15 year old stock battery, glow plugs, break disks and pads, back door window and boot. Engine and turbo themselves were clean without any problems. Tires and rims were some cheap aftermarket stuff that weren't compatible with BMW even and also got both tires and rims changed. Tires were new (i went with 235/45 instead of 225/45) but rims were used "Type 158" 17x8. Fluids and other most issues have been fixed, all that leaves are windows, boot and tire alignment as earlier rims were too broken to actually align wheels ideally after suspension and break disk change.
3 out of 4 earlier owners took good care of the car with oil changes and such, last one left it at garage to rot and now i am 5th. Right now, i was forced to ask a local mechanic to repair the car for me but he is also a BMW enthusiast so i am confident he knows what he is doing. So far, all the tires, rims, battery, fluid changes and repairs have cost me about 2100€. With few more cosmetic repairs i should have total of repair budget of 2500€ or under.
After the repairs are done, i am planning to get a cheap scanner for my BMW. What OBD scanner i should get? I've heard a lot of good stuff about Creator C310+, but i would rather have a bit more universal cheap scanner, if possible (BMW oriented scanner is still fine). And should i use Run-Flat tires instead of regular tires and should i go with original 225/45 Run-Flats or 235/45 are also fine? Lastly, do 235/45 require a slightly different wheel alignment than 225/45 does or is alignment universal around regular 225/45 vs 235/45 and Run-Flat 225/45 vs 235/45? Run-Flat and Regular tire prices are somewhat same at my tire shops.
P.S. Car was bought for 6600€.
Owner of an 06 530xi 6 spd with 170k on it. Still runs amazing as a daily driver and i drive 90 miles round trip a day in the Adirondack region.
Good to know my friend
my e60 got the active steering malfunction I've tried many things do you think it's only the steering angle sensor ?
Your belts may be on the way out..I got mine replaced and it fixed mine
I have a e61 530i, I need the head gasket done on it but im getting very different prices anyone know whats the average or normal price to get the head gaskets done on the e61 530i
After driving those 1.2. 1.6 2.0 engines Ford's Toyota Citroen here in South Africa for decades I'm looking forward to buy 5series before the fall of this year. I will be looking for anything after 2004 and I'm saving passionately
I needed this video 💪🏽 ! You da goat 🐐🐐🐐
Appreciate it
how is he wrong? listen to the end... "DRIVE THEM PROPER and DONT DRIVE THEM LIKE A RACE CAR... BUY A M SERIES... (but we all know they cant LOL)" this dude is 100% and 100% correct. take tips from him... you'll be driving this luxury badass whip for years to come!
I have a E46 328i 2000 and a E60 550i M-Sport 2008 and looking to buy a F10 535i I have had BMWs for long time and AS LONG YOU DO THE MAINTENANCE THEY LAST A LOT.
True with most BMWs. If you take of it, it'll take care of you. But it takes some real technical ability to keep these going without F-ing them up. I love buying awesome cars for cheap, so I don't mind the stereotype! 👍
I thought u loved the e60
Always love the E60 You must be mad to think I could ever hate this car
Because of you finally i get my own E60 530d 2007 and so far i love it and i enjoyed every mile.
Just wondering what you think about K&N air filter for M57?
Go for it bro K&N Is perfect for the Diesel engines and you know why ? it will save you in the long run them air filters are expensive for what they are where with K&N its lifetime just clean and put back in easy save yourself £30 every time you do it
Are those 19 inch M5 wheels?
NO they are standard wheels here on all M sport models
@@BMWDoctor Ah ok thanks
Missing my E34 - which I never should have sold. Had it over 6 years and was one of the most reliable cars I've ever had & I've had a few. Love the look of the Bangle designed E60 but was put off by all the negative reports of electronic issues & so on. Wonder what year and engine you might recommend - pre or post lci - to avoid too many issues? Pretty good at DIY maintenance & I don't mind working on my car - but not all the fxxxing time!
Amazing video, I love my E60 and I always try to do my best and treat it right. And a short question: I have replaced the mass air flow sensor and I have no oppurtunity to do the adaption as I can't get out of the city due to the virus until february most likely, and will it do any bad to the car if I drive it like for 10 miles with out the adaption? Thank's in advance 🙂
Only had mine 5 weeks lci 2009 530d first week ownership engine was stripped doing swirl flaps
Lovely motors been a e46 vert fan but this is proper luxury motoring loving the paddles shift
Very nice it means you have M57TU perfect engine and I love them with the paddles LCI
i agree with 530d i have a 520d m47 engine on almost 200k miles and i make sure i keep on top of everything and its been good apart from crankshaft pully
I have an e60 525d m sport and I love it. Its had a few niggle faults but what car on the market hasn't. I've replaced the crank pulley, starter motor, carried out the swirl flap delete and unblocked its dpf, ( the legal way ) and its now probably the most reliable car I've owned.
Good to hear
BTW, sent ya message earlier today on insta. Wont go into it on here. Just wondering if ya got it. Its under pancho. 🤔
i just acquired an 06 e60 m5 and it's amazing..are parts expensive? yep. I just experienced my first engine malfunction. p1209 brake vacuum sensor. I can get the malfunction at cold start. if the error occurs I can restart and the malfunction goes away. will be changing the sensor soon. it's a car, it will need maintenance and repair. I accept that.
How can I get in touch with you?
Hello I am from India. I have 2010 BMW5 series is 60. I don’t have navigation option on my I drive screen can you help me out? If you need my win number, please let me know. Thank you.
I am going to buy one. but i dont know anyhing about them, is this smart?
Looking forward tech support info on maintaining the S63b44t4