Buying a used BMW 5 series F10/F11 - 2010-2017, Common Issues, Buying advice / guide
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Buying a used BMW 5 series F10 / F11 - produced from 2010 to 2017
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i own this car, havent had any of those problems
different car review hi, I’ve got a problem with my Bmw f10 2012 model, basically every other day I have to refill up the water coolant tank and is something I never used to do before, so I went to the garage to get it checked and they said that there isn’t any Water leaking sign through the pipes or anything like that so they told me to just to change the water coolant tank, so I’ve changed the water coolant tank but bear in mind it wasent a brand new I bought it of another Bmw the same model as mine which means it was used, and I didn’t think that would cause any problems but still I’m still having the same problem, what would you recommend me? Do you think is best to go to Bmw dealer and buy a brand new water coolant tank?
Ahmed Saciid Hi,
I’m just curious what the cause of the problem was. Would you share that with us?
Tx in advance!
I very much doubt that if you exchange any non-leaking part that that would have helpt. If there’s no leakage visible on the outside (did they use trace fluid?) than it must have leaked on the inside 😬. But you should have noticed that I think.
BMW 525d has 6cylinders n57d30a motor f10 2010 Just saying and it runs like New still :)
any opinion on the 535i GT models? Would they be closer to the 5 in terms of reliability or the 7 series (F01) as it shares the same platform? thx
I can’t believe that this car is almost 9 years old! Still so beautiful!
looks better than newer models tbh
Currently have a2010 march 525d 3.0 and cant complain at all
Really it does
Timing chain +parts its about 1400£
@@InLovee in Bmw service?
Finally I review worth watching. Pros and cons is what I was after. The issues mentioned will greatly help when I purchase 2011 onwards 535D sport.
Me too, Did U get it yet ?, I might get a 2011 this week.
IYSISNASIR
not yet still searching I particularly want 2012 535D black in n out sports seats paddle shifts wide sat nav xenon vision package varibale damper control Msport basically fully loaded. average price is £19k+ for 2012 under 80k miles FSH. fingers crossed.
NIce... Im looking at the 435i Grand Coup 2015. Choices...
Pros and Cons is the only way to go as far as reviews go. Add loaded language and facts become opinions.
He told basics, you would find out even more if you just sign up with local bmw forum.
With how many common and *expensive* faults the 5 series has, it's probably not a bad idea to look at one with more miles/km on it with a rich service history with most common faults already fixed rather than getting a low miler and then paying thousands to fix the upcoming problems.
Spot on, I have a friend who is a BMW technician and he once gave me almost all the information/details mentioned in this video.
So does the 528i also have air suspension? Because I’m indecisive on either this bmw or a E350 sport Benz. What’s your thoughts ?
@@Alex-jp3ek what did you get?
@@fireblade8905 I ended up getting the E350 Benz
I own a C280 for 4+ years they never steered me wrong (Benz’s) 🤷🏻♂️👍🏽
I was very pleased with my own 2011 520d Touring, which I had from 2013-2021. It had the sport automatic, the fantastic comfort seats and adaptive drive. Over my ownership, the main issues were broken front springs (a real hassle to replace due) and rear air springs (easy to replace). I went through a couple of sets of brake discs and pads front and rear, which is normal wear. I had to replace some electrical connectors to the electric handbrake actuator (which was because I removed it wrongly), but that was a small job. I also experienced water seeping in through the rear door inner linings (glue dries up), which apparently happens to a lot of these cars. But all in all, I had a lot of good motoring from this car, which did not once let me down over the course of nearly 8 years. And somewhat surprisingly, I found it relatively easy to work on it myself.
Hi bro,can you please tell me approximately yearly how much will maintenance cost to have this car? I can afford max 3k€ but don't know will be enough. Also i have in plan 530d.
They have oil consumption?
I love my E39, I wouldn’t have an E60, but I could definitely see myself in a F10 535i, 550i or M5.
4syth I have a 2011 550i . Great car . Not a daily commuter it’s a v8 so just weekends
@@fernee909 hows the maintenance? any major issues?
@@andre5282 had head gasket and coolant hose replaced . And as preventive measure was to get the valve stem sealed. It’s something the f10 550i is known for .
fernee909 ah okay I just bought one 73k miles
I had e61 and No, don't buy if you want to save some money, because it is a money pit.
Each time I buy a car you’re the only video I watch.
E39 is the best. Second is F10
My F10 is nine years old and I love it! Still fast and comfortable. I've looked at newer cars but there is nothing better in my price range.
I just bought a 2011 520d with 65000 for £7895 i sooooo love this car egr valve went but the dealer sorted it under warranty
Bunch of double talk here. There is only ONE WAY to buy a BMW: You find one that just got off the 3 year or 4 year lease, buy it for half what it cost new, and make sure it has the factory extended warranty for 6 years or 100,000 miles. When the warranty starts to expire you get rid of it and get another.......FUN DRIVING, LOW COST, and while plenty of repair bills, BMW pays for them not you! Buying a German car without warranty is a bad idea....the lesson will be very costly..........end of story......
Quick q - do you buy the warranty from any dealerhsip? or simply just call BMW?
OR, you can learn to turn a wrench and save yourself up to 70% in the cost of ownership, which is what I do...
what model year?
Dante I. BMW are very hard to work because you have to strip away a lot of stuff to gain access to the gasket or hose to replace. Plus the way the fittings are position you need specialized tools to take them off. A normal valve gasket leak takes 2 hours on a Japanese brand, on the BMW N55 engine same job takes 9-12 hours to do!
Thank you..
Nice review and very accurate. I have a 5 year old F11 with 90k miles on it. It’s a brilliant car, but multimedia system crashes every few hours when it’s cold, and I have had to replace the air suspension bags (the latter I did myself with Arnott replacements for £300). Apart from that I’ve had a coolant leak (£100 fix from an independent). Changed to normal tyres as run flats are rubbish. Apart from that I love it, very comfortable, quiet and even my 520d has some grunt left when fully loaded with adults, luggage and a bike rack. Just don’t assume that you have to get it serviced by BMW, as they are ridiculously expensive, and will always in my experience, try to charge you to replace half worn parts early- seriously oil, filters and brakes are an easy job at home, and use an independent for nearly everything else!
Has the upkeep been expensive
Started to look into these cars. I'm looking for a nice and comfortable used "German" cruiser. This one seems to fit the bill quite well, but there's a few engine options to choose from. Not sure which one I should really be looking at
Get one after 2015. Ones before have a timing chain issue
@@rayaany.4069 Thanks for the advised
Just bought one. 3 years old, under 20k miles. Wonderful car
How is it now?
@@fireblade8905 it come to junk yard
e60 poor reliability !!!!!had my 525 M sport 2006 brilliant best car ever had great drive, great reliability!!
Don’t do it!! Ur gonna regret it.
Why’s that ??
@@Miah187 just kidding. I have a 2011 f10 with 130k miles. Wanna buy?
@@Miah187 if you can do the repairs/maintenance yourself, go for it. If not you mite end up on the side of the road and be ready to make a bunch of trips to the shop and getting your wallet drained. I have a love hate relationship with BMW’s they are called the ultimate driving experience for a reason but they’re also a pain in the ass when you have problems.
530D has 245 or 258 hp depending on the year. not 225.
greetz
525d until 2011 was 3.0l d, maybe he meant that
i would even buy a f10 with a broken idrive as long as i get that car very cheap. i would change it to android if it works or not :0)
It works very good and easy to install
Imma pass on these unreliable vehicles and stick to American cars 💀 paying high money for high repairs ??? I’ll pass
Excellent video and spot on with my impressions on the e39 (owned 5) and e60 (skipped). Just got a great F10 535i after passing on a couple 550i's due to the valve stem seal issue. So glad i did. This car is amazing!
E60 design is what???!! man E60 is one of the sexiest 5 series ever made , and own E60 and F10 designs .. interior on the f10 is unmatched... both great cars
While the E60 is an amazing sexy lady, the F10 is a wonderful gentleman (i agree unmatched interior from a W212 owner)
i had a 520d from Feb 2011, i had the car for 3 years and put 80000 km on it, without it causing me any problems, so i would recommend getting a well kept one
Nice video!
Looking at 2011 535i, one owner with 50K. All service done at BMW. Asking $18K.
Good deal?
What about the 528i 6cylinder with 258hp? 🤷🏻♂️
I have a Black 2004 E60 525i. LOVE this car. Looks like new. I have 140,000 and getting the hard downshift. Going to spend $300 on Solenoid replacement and Mechatronic sleeve, hoping it fixes it. It rides as well as any new car I've driven. Looking at it in the parking lot -- it still outclasses most cars!
I can’t understand a word he sayin
His words are very valuable. He is a very knowledgeable and transparent person. In my opinion, the best youtuber when it comes cars reviews.
Hi im a woman, i dont have much knowledge . Im looking at a bmw520 diesel/ manuel/ 2015. What do i need to be aware of ?
The automatic gearbox cannot be fixed , it only can be replaced with and it's very expensive . So Pay attention to it
Got my 2011 535i 3 months ago and LOVE IT!! Previous owners kept in it wonderful condition and past the torch to me. Some things i wanted to add was: I got some things programmed into my car (digital speedometer, close mirrors, trunk and windows with fob and much more) and now my trunk has problems closing in severe cold whether or when I leave my car for a couple days in cold weather. Besides that, its perfect!
ALSO FOR NEW BMW OWNERS, DO NOT GO TO BMW FOR MAINTENANCE CHECKUPS, WORK OR REPAIRS! THEY WILL BLOW UR POCKETS!
Any issues with the car so far?
You forgot one diesel engine wich is : 525d (N57 3.0d) 204PS
Yes indeed. I got the f10 with diesel engine 525d (N57 3.0d)
Love the car!
Yes, he did forget to mention that the 525d was a 6 cylinder the first 2 years of production then it got replaced by a high output 4 cylinder as mentioned.
My 2011 F11 520d has really only had a technical problem with both rear suspension bellows. Both were changed under warranty, however. My only real disappointment is with paint blistering on the original 17 inch rims (236 style). They have been used as winter wheels and clearly cannot take road salt, even though they have been regularly washed and waxed. I am now changing them for original 327 style wheels.
thanks for the video. it's very useful
I purchased a 2014 535D about a year ago, and love this car...I have had no issues at all, it has all the packages except lane change. I changed the Tires because run flats ride bad. Car is in excellent shape, took it to the dealer and they said the same, just riding and having fun. I also purchased the extended warranty just in case. Zooming with a smile baby!
do you still drive it? How much km has it? I had just tried one 525d, 2014 188000 km. It was good. But can not decide.
@@ZgemboBiH Yes I still drive it, and still love driving it. Still haven't had any issues so I'm very pleased with it!
What kind of tires did you end up buying?
@@adamredmond6255Any chance you're still driving this? I've been having a very difficult time deciding between the 535i or 535d. I really am considering swapping to diesel, but I'm really unsure.
@@hurfdurfy8167 the n55 is a nice engine but the n57 is almost as powerful, a lot more torquey and you get much better mpg.
thank you for this video! i'm looking into buying a 520D Touring with the Msport package from September/2011 so the timing chain should not be a problem , love the look of these 5 series models , my dad also drives an F10 530D , had it for 6 -7 years now without any issue , so pretty relaible cars
Are they reliable bro?
Start with: E60 is not reliable, but F10 is just as E39. BUT then comes the common problems -> The same we have in E60 and E39... :D
Lot of facts are crap. TH-cam, why you do this to me?
I bought a 2011 528xi and I feel in love with it I can’t believe I got it under 10k very well cared for car no smoker and none of the unnecessary extras just enough to keep me comfortable great review
I am looking for a similar model. What's the miles put on your car and has it given may troubles so far??
@@ameykarade9432 it’s a great car had to replace the drive side cv joint after 10 months found the part brand new online for $140 another $125 for the install ...still not engine lights everything still working fine
Have you had any timing chain issues so far?
@@aran5647 not a single engine issue it’s the cv joints that’s one of the weakest points on the car
One of the best BMW reviews out there ! Thank you ! I was deciding between 2014 Mercedes Benz CLA 250 or 2014 BMW 535d about same price $17K with both at 80K miles…any suggestions?!
Thanks for the advice! Going to see a 2011 525d tomorrow so this information will help thanks👍🏽
My favorite car review channel. I actually feel like I learned something after every video. Not like these adhd kid videos out there
I’ve owned an early production (2010) model year 2011 535xi for nearly 8 years. The car has 99k miles and has been free of problems save one that I believe is common. The trunk release goes out on a lot of these cars leaving you w/o access. In my case the car was rear ended literally the day after failing and was repaired as a part of sheet metal repair. The run flat tires on the car are a disaster. They bend rims AND they are worthless when flat...I know. A friend sold these cars (BMW) for 7 years saying the tires were the most common complaint and that factory reps ignored concerns saying they were here to stay. All that said it has been a very comfortable and well performing car. Hope this helps if you’re considering one.
It does, thank you. People are too harsh on the reliability of these.
hkc2003
What size tires are on the car?
I have 17” on my E60. Drives excellent with run flats. However on normal tires at high speed (150km/h 90M/h) the becomes unstable. My tyrecenter confirmed that the car really needs run flats.
I got a 2011 535xi with 49k miles on it, really rides great.. I’d like to see if regular tires are better riding than the run flat
Not a detailed assessment. The weak spot of the F10 reliability are suspension components and its ability to warp brake discs pretty easily. Also there was an engine upgrade to the 530d which improved performance to 258 bhp and emissions/economy from the 2012 model year.
Need to correct some information
N52 : Vanos defect, Valvetronic defect
N20 : Timing chain defect which manufactured from 2012~2015
N47/57 : Timing chain defect which manufactured from 2011~2015
I bought a 2014 f10 520d with 150k miles with new timing chain. Had no issues after 10k miles
Have a 2014 535d.m w/ sport package. Great looking car. Fuel efficient. Repairs are expensive. But drives solid. Wouldn’t have it any other way.
How many miles do you have and what problems did you have?
How is it going after 2 years? :)
Car is at 112k miles. I’ve had it since 25k miles (2017). Warranty expired at 60k miles. In the last 2 years I had to replace the motor mounts and EGR valve. About 2.5k USD in repairs. But otherwise, still running good for the time being.
DO NOT BUY A USED BMW. BMW's are truly a nightmare! There is absolutely nothing on these vehicles that simple to repair. Parts are very expensive and most repairs require an expensive professional mechanic. Moreover, these vehicle drastically depreciate within 10 years. To change an upper radiator hose on most high performance vehicles is a 15-minute job. This is not the case with BMWs. Most of the cooling system is made of plastic. Hell, half of the car is made of plastic. The radiator hoses are made with plastic couplings that are held on with clips. These hoses are very difficult to remove after being ran a number of years going through numerous heat cycles. The engineers BMW and all of their wisdom, designed the upper portion of the radiator that is also made also of plastic. It's virtually impossible to remove the upper hose without cracking the plastic housing on the radiator. I'm a professional mechanic and I know how to remove a component without force. But in this instance it's unavoidable unless you're very lucky. The entire undercarriage and exhaust system must be removed just to change and u-joint. To replace a starter, (or even see it for that matter) you need to basically remove the entire upper portion of the engine compartment. And I won't even get into the friquent issues with faulty sensors, relays, maf, etc. The interiors are plastic crap. The headliners fall. I've seen multiple issues with the electronics harnesses shorting out and catching fire. I could go on. After working on several of these vehicles, I would strongly advise that you avoid buying any used BMW. I am posting this comment in hopes that I can prevent others from experiencing these costly lessons. If you choose to ignore my warning then you should buy a used BMW and learn your lesson the hard way.
let me save you 7 minutes : USED CARS HAVE PROBLEMS SO CHECK IT BEFORE YOU BUY
El Lavish No need to be a jerk.
You just wasted 30 seconds of my life moron
I love my 2012 535i. She just hit 70,000 miles around New Year’s Day.
Do you still have it?
@@fabiant.1140 Totaled 😢
@@chevyboa8950 oh shit...
@@fabiant.1140 lol it’s crazy you asked. Shit was kinda recent too smh. About to get a 540i now though ✅
@@chevyboa8950 sounds good. wish you good luck!
I have same car.2015 525d with 2.0 engine.
It has average 6.4L/100 km at 600 km trip I did.
It has 189.000 kms in clock.
Car is brilliant.But this engine I have is known to have failure with timing chain.
I had my 2011 528i non-turbo inline 6 for 18 months now with 34k on the motor with 0 issues and 0 leaks. 😊
harsh riding you having?
I personally had terrible experiences with the x35i (n55) and wouldn't recommend anyone opting for it.
what happen? N55 should be way more reliable compared to n54. Still gets common oil leaks for valve cover, and oil housing.
I have 525xd - currently it has 241k km, so far, apart from maintenance, I had to change high pressure turbo, Kardan clutch, dust covers for the rear shock absorbers and both front homokinetic joints.
I have no coolant or oil leaks, but one can hear a wushing sound from the timing chain at 1500 rpm - bmw service told me it is not a big deal.
All and all it's a good car, but if you go for bi-turbo Borg Warner set-up - expect problems with the high-pressure turbo without warning.
It's not bi it's twin turbos ;)
@@RidingWithGerdas hmm 525d actually has two turbos, old 520d had one twinscroll turbo.
@@jozefsnopek352 I know, you wrote your 525d had bi-turbo, but it's a twin turbo, sequential :) bi-turbo is parrarel turbos if I am not mistaken
@@RidingWithGerdas Bi-turbo means just that there are 2 turbos, doesn't matter if they are sequential or not. Same as tri-turbo and quad-turbo. Twin-turbo=Bi-turbo...en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twin-turbo
@@jozefsnopek352 ok good, but it's still a twin turbo :D
Dude,
You skipped your research
Thermostat causes a lot of weird issues,
Timing chain.... Catastrophic
Differential,
Air suspension,
Engine mountings
They fail like crazy,
No electronics 🙂
cosmin cosma salut :))) te vazusem si pe un vlog din romania :)) ziceai ca ti ai luat un 520 si e de 💩 :))) incep si eu sa am second thoughts in legatura cu achizitionarea unui bmw:)))
I'm looking at a 525d 3.0 204cv
I dont see this configuration in your engine list
is it reliable ?
the car is early 2011
I replaced the OEM continental contiprocontact run flat tires that came with my 528 F10 with BridgestonePOTENZA RE960AS POLE POSITION RFT and not only did the harsh ride quality of the continentals go away, but also the car's straight line traction and handling improved greatly. Try these bridgestone tire if you want to improve your ride quality while not sacrificing the convenience of having run flats on your car. I will not recommend the Bridgestone driveguard run flat tires however. I found that, while it provided improved ride comfort, it had little to no road feedback for the car.
i have 530i F10 and its harsh i removed the runflat continental and kind of better but not that much
Great video I really like you change the commendations this is how it should be done and this is how the Gearbox manufacturer recommends it. At max 90k km. Its by far no lifetime oil as bmw tells. Also Differential oil should be changed every 100k
why we should avoid production car before march 2011? any reason, intending to purchase an April 2010 535i
Youre a good dude! Thank you for the video, just got my self a beautieful 520D 2012 And i don't think ive been as happy with a car for a while!
Looking myself right some 5series 2012 or better... found this channel very informative... How do u like the car?
@@ogvintage1587 It's amazing, tasman green and looks and sounds like a beast, as a 2.0l its not the most powerful out there but you dont have to be affraid of getting runover on highways. ITS A BEAST! :D
Awesome! I'm hopefully gonna buy a 2012 520D soon enough, are you still happy with it? Any problems so far?:)
@@NilsHedstrom For me it's been awesome. It's snowy here in finland atm so i just pretty much pot sportmode on and all of the other restrictions and have a ton of fun in the parkinlots. Just be careful what you buy and from whom. Some people like to sell shitty beat up cars. Merry christmas too! :)
@@TheDonod Hey awesome, I'm from your neighbour Sweden!:D Yeah thanks for the tip, certainly will test drive it and see how it feels and looks before buying. Don't know lot about buying cars since it's my first own car but at least I have researched a lot abut this engine! Might even buy of a dealership with warranty if I find a decent deal.
buying a used car in nova days equal to shooting your self to the leg or both..
Cars design to suck the money out your pocket after 100k, car manufactures got to make money some how!
They are not too bad if you go for the SE spec with very little gadgets to go wrong. They are actually fairly easy to work on doing small repairs. My 520d needed an engine rebuild as the chain snapped and new shocks all round, headlight module failed (common issue) and I flooded my I drive controller so a used replacement went in (no need to recode it as ive been told on forums) That isn't the worst considering it was already 6 years old when I bought it.
You missed one very important part. Cars with 250 000...300 000km will have a high pressure fuel pump failure (the rate is very high). This causes injectors to fail. The fuel pump will start dispersing small aluminum pieces around the fuel system. This means that you have to replace the whole system - fuel tank, high pressure fuel pump, all the pipes and injectors. Very costly. Better replace HPFP between 200k...250k km. This is a serious issue of new Audis, BMW, VW, Volvo and so on. It's because they all use similar Bosch pile of crap which will eventually fail. Google and see for yourself ;)
Ardi Blumkvist i hate bosch parts. they always break fast and too much obsolescence
i just replaced mine XC60
Thank you for the info. 👍
You forgot to mention N20 early production engines. ;)
Hello have the 4 Zylinder petrol engines not the Timing chain problem like 3 series and x3 since its the same n20 motor? Thank you
They do lol. I really don't know why he didn't mention it for the 520i and 528i
I've been wanting to buy a 2012 550i but not sure if I'm gonna make a smart choice? Is that car have lots of problems?
YOur reivews are so fantastic and fun to watch!! For my next car, I'm buying a 2014 used car. Which car would YOU get? The Audi A6 C7 2.0 TFSI, the BMW F10 520 or the Merc e200 7 G tronic?? Pleae help... I don't know which car to buy!!!!
I own a 2010 BMW 520D SE since a year and it had the exact same timing chain issue as you mentioned. Got the chain replaced a week ago 😂
Manual transmission ?
@@andersmller4785 Yes.. Manual transmission
Attention to those who have or plan to have F11 touring or F07 GT! When the rear quickly drops after shutting the car off your air suspension bags need replacement! Do this ASAP because otherwise you will put too much pressure on your air suspension compressor and it will wear prematurely! Air bag replacement = cheap, air compressor replacement = expensive. I think it cost me just 150 euros per piece + replacement.
Thank you very much !! Thank you for putting up known issues with the car and their year and engines!! Great review!! I’m looking to get 2013 535i but trying to find the most information I can about the model first
I have a bmw 535d e61
Yr opinion is that this
is totally a crap car....I disagree because I have been all over the UK and Europe and out of Europe and its never let me down in anyway at all....and I ragged this car to death and all it does is growls at me so I dnt know where u get yr opinion from totally wrong my friend
I have a 2008 730 li n i have had s class n e class n vw cars n lexus n hands down nothing drives like a bmw n those who own them will agree with me.
What about m550d? The 3.0 liter tri-turbo 381hp… Is it reliable?
The crankshaft pully broke of on my F11 at 263 000 KM (2011 model, N57 525d), is this a known issue?
The key keeps on opening my doors even if I don't touch the doorhandle...
When I'm on a cold start, sometimes the engine will randomly shake once in a while (let's say you would feel 5 engine-shakes in 1 minute), as soon as I gas up, there is no issue...
Excellent video! Thank u sir!
Very funny English pronunciation :) but I like the guy :))))
F10 design is beautiful!
I bought a used f10 with 113,000 miles on it. Two owners. now its at 123,000 and so far only minor issues. turbo boost solenoid, oil pan gasket leak, rubber faring below windshield. Other than that normal oil change and spark plug change. And a gradual transmission fluid change. shes a beast with average sports cars. 535i m sport. I agree that this f10 is almost timeless and beautiful in appearance. I paid cash and bought a good warranty.
No dude, the timing chain in diesels is not any better and you should still get it replaced before 200.000 km. In fact, I would do this on G30 as well, just to be sure.
No timing chain fix either,
Is a myth,
Mine is 2013
Ti s-a stricat?
Sebi Stef what’s that
Bugsy B I thought you were Romanian. Did your timing chain broke to?
Sebi Stef hi.
No I’m not Romanian.
Touchwood it hasn’t but my friends one did. A day after having his car serviced.
Mine is very loud though. It’s a 520d
There’s also the 3 turbo M550d with 381 hp diesel engine 😉
E39 reliable ?? This must be some sort of joke. Its a piece of shit compared to a E60
me: *Buys used BMW 530d*
*stumbles upon this video just 2 weeks after buying*
"please don't say the car has too many issues, please"
*watches video*
Phew! Made the right choice to buy.
Although, according to official instructions from BMW oil change happens every 30000 kms, and that's how the previous owner did them. Hope it didn't harm the engine too much, I'll definitely be doing them every 15000 kms.
Plus the 530d is kind of the only estate car witch comes with a huge engine and a manual transmission.
if your car is made between July 2012 and June 2015 then make sure your EGR cooler is replaced / checked since the old part can cause in some cases fire
Have you had problems with your bmw so far ?
Dont buy a bmw second hand you will pay repaires a looooot like me , buy a maximum 3 year old
Is a 520d 2015 ok to buy with air suspension
Disagree! I own 2012 535i I bought it in 2017 and I never had any issues. It's all about how you drive and maintain your car.
Also, if you wanna buy an old BMW you have to know the owner. I got it from a very old guy the car was in perfect condition and I'm still happy with my purshase in 2020! Can't say the same about my naighbor who owns his 2018 540i and has too many issues bs this dumbass putting 89 octane and gets the check engine every 2 weeks.
I recommend you also mention the torque figures of the engine, especially for the diesel engines which are known for their high torque output... Also the 530d in India has 258hp and 560Nm of torque @ 1500 rpm!....pulls like a train, pinning you back into the seat !
Very informative video btw👍🏻
thx for the tip
Muzammil Hussain should one buy a 5 series from 2011 in India ?
A common issue is the m sport after 2014 cause the interior motion sensors are horrible which leads to the steering wheels being stolen.
My 2016 535d is a monster......No problems or issues at the 65000 mile mark. Third diesel car I've owned and this one is a keeper. Great review!
I’m thinking of getting a 2014 BMW 535d with 80K for $17K…worth the investment?
@@wolfxman69 no. Engines is faulty, another one costs 5000 euros plus price for replacement. Big issues with crankshafts, timing chains, turbos, active steering, active suspension. 535d was biggest mistake in my life(car cost then 23k.). Now driving G30 2d b47, love it.
@@wolfxman69 But 80k KILOMETERS is okay, everything was started falling apart after 190k. kilometers and 220k. after big investements, engine just broke down (broken crankshaft).
The 3.0 diesels also suffer the chain issue. The headlight modules also fuck up fairly often. Manual gearboxes sometimes won't go in to reverse. Dualmass flywheels wear out fast too.
chain issue ? ? just change chain and you will be fine for other 200 250k km.... if you buy bmw prepare also for repairs.... 😀😀
I bought a 535xi 2011 with 92,000 miles in August 2019. I replaced the water pump 3 months after I bought it. It runs like new now has 102,000 miles!
Yes,I repalced water pump on my 535 ar about 100,000 miles. Also the washer reservoir.
E60 not a successful design? Cmon, really?
On the 528i there s also the 3 l with 254 hp
Hi,
I just bought a 520i year 2012 with 80k km, everything seems and sounds good, where do you thing should i pay attention? Thanks..
ishkhan tanyelian timing chain will break at 100k so prepare $2000-3000 to replace it as early as possible the timing chain issue is very problematic and the timing chain guides are made of plastic so replace it as soon as you hit 100k as a preventive maintenance
Add water pump to list, will fail after 70k
My 2013 535xi has 66k miles. Mint condition, should I change the transmission fluid for mainteance? Planning on keeping it forever. Never been changed before? Anybody? Thanks!!!
Just one point, I'd at least check the fluid level in the transmission.
e60 is hella better than f10. f10 is like vw
Thanks for the timing chain update. This killed my last 520d 2010 model. Might consider a 2016 model again.
Just keep the 2010 and save up for a G30
E60 Comments are laughable.
Bullshit. overpriced junk.
What about the next gen 5 series?
How the 528 have 4 cilinders with 245hp, and the 523 with 6 cilinders nas 204??? 4:30
Turbo
When i got my BMW 2011 353i in 2012 (preowned with 12k miles) everyone warned me maintenance would be expensive.... to be "fair" a majority of the. family don't touch their cars instead mechanics handle it.... but I've maintained my baby and it's running smoothly.
(i mean ive done most of the work myself and oil was the major saver $40 to 50 bucks for the oil and filter DYI vs +$150 at the dealer (think average was $180
I don't know why, for some reasons, I read a lot of bad things about BMW. I mean, a lot. And I don't know why. Don't get me wrong, these are extremely beautiful cars. I simply love the look. I would buy one if I had enough money.
I have 2011sept 520 diesel and i had to change the engine at 170Tkm because of many injectors were defect. There was no warning from board computer. I let check by BMW garage whether timing chain should be replaced, it costs 140€ and they gave me the car back and have not indicated the vibrations which was not normal. They are not so qualified. The truth is that Injectors should be tested every 100Tkm.