Who's E39 has more than 120,000 miles on the clock

[Cyrix2k]

Almost no one seems to have replaced their MAF or ABS module.
Are these repairs more rare than forums tend to imply?

I think *all* repairs are more rare than this forum implies. The MAF should be a lifetime component with a good (read: OEM) filter.

[SleekBMW]

I will post a pic later but

i have an 02 530i but its solid now after doing all my maintenance plus the failures below

i have 132,000

- steering u joint replaced
- Alternator failed
- window regulator fail
- tensioner fail
- rack & pinion failed

current problems
-strut bar mount
dead pixels

[kchang39]

About to hit 180k. Put on coils last week. Only major problems were fixed with a new radiator, ccv, and alternator rebuild.

Need to replace vcg, vanos seals, sway bar links, and various bushings.



ignore the dent

[I Shield I]

Just about to tick up to 160k miles this month. Drove her across the country 3,026 miles to be exact and no CEL. Proper I did however just blow a lower radiator hose, but that was truly my fault.

Loving that look kchang, just need some polished calipers or something to complete the stealth look IMO.

[joako]

1998 528i with 119,xxx. Just replaced the radiator... AGAIN.
Worst problem I had were the ABS sensors and the radiators.

[Aaron (ATL)]

2001 540iA Sport w/261,511 miles and still runs like a champ!

[clamasters]

122k 99' 540i/6 - just replaced ignition switch.

[Bodyguardxd]

145212 miles valve cover gaskets secondary air pump coolant system overhaul drives awesome!

[Kamiler]

My e39('99 528i), has almost 131K miles on the odometer.

I wish it was stick, and it had a little over 200hp. Id be 100% happy with that car.

[kchang39]

Loving that look kchang, just need some polished calipers or something to complete the stealth look IMO.

ahh clever... I shall think about it. Black would be a possibility as well

[mattmartindrift]

1998 528i with 119,xxx. Just replaced the radiator... AGAIN.
Worst problem I had were the ABS sensors and the radiators.

sounds like you need to switch to Evan's Coolant - it's expensive but cheaper than a radiator.



I'm @ 181k. Replaced most suspension related stuff, differential, MAFS, cam sensor, coils, plugs, radiator, coolant hoses, valley pan, intake manifold gaskets, CCV.....lots of stuff.

[FlipredE36]

00 528i sport 5-speed
155K and rising

new clutch/flywheel/e60 shifter/input & output seals/guibo/rear main/and much more at 135K
cooling overhaul, OFH seal and vanos at 137K
tie rods and enlinks at 153K

She had been neglected when I got her and she's come a long way. Next is suspension and wheels. Unless my brother in law decides to part with his 05 M3 with 27K miles on it.

[charliehustle1]

Oh yeah, I don't baby her either...my middle name should be "lead foot flashing DSC dude". :-P

EDIT: ***Fixed my "butt"...LMAO!

LOVE it!!! Keep Flashing that DSC buddy

123k on the clock. I bought her at 104k almost a year ago. I have since done:
-Broken inner door handle
-Complete cooling system overhaul, including heater hoses
-Center support bearing & Guibo
-Valve cover gaskets and NGK plugs
-Mobil 1 oil every 7500k
-New Filters
-Wash & detail every week, nice perk when you work at BMW dealership..
-Two rear Hankooks, Goodyear F1's went defective..
-Plasti-dipped M-pars black for winter protection

Knock on woods:
-Not one dead pixel
-Only 3 cel's since i've owned the car, & the car fixed itself overnight...

*I do get a check brake lights everytime when car starts, but they always work fine, and they are original OEM's, just a short.

I tell everyone she rides like a Caddy and handles like Racecar!!

[California6er]

Bought it 2 years ago with 132k miles, has 152k miles now, in the last 2 years did....

-Center Link
-Thrust arms w/bushings
-RF wind reg.
-RR wind reg.
-PS pump/hoses.
-Cup holders in front.
-LF inner fender.
-Removed CDV/Flushed all brake fluid in clutch/brake lines.

99 540/6-speed

Luckily the prev. owner did the entire cooling system and brakes all around at 125K, the clutch at 110K. Did all the work above by myself, has surprisingly been one of the cheaper BMW's Iv'e owned.

[Kris88]

140k , 2003 540i M-Sport

[silverE39]

'01 530i 5spd

210,XXX and still running strong. No major problems. Just started to have oil drops here and there....

[L0F]

1998 528 162xxx got her two months ago, dealer fleet vehicle, that was regularly serviced at the correct intervals.

[MishaMarvelous]

E39 540/6
Production Date: July 1997
Currently 180,xxx miles

I purchased my e39 in 2004 with 75,000 miles and have had up's and downs with her. Here's a list of the downs:

*Cooling system overhaul at 78,900
*Alarm module went out. Dealer replaced and recoded. 110,000 miles
*Front window molding, waterpump (again), valve cover gaskets at 130,422
*Right rear window regulator at 154,834
*Front left window regulator at 160,727
*Windshield washer fluid pump at 165,972
*New ignition coil and boot at 169,053
*Valley pan gasket, all engine seals, coolant system overhaul, timing chain guides, ccv,
suspension overhaul, front window molding, front door seals inner/outer, and I'm
sure there is stuff I'm forgetting. 180,000


That's the list of stuff that has "broke". I've also done all the scheduled maintenance stuff blah blah blah. Over all I've dug having the car and I'm glad I got it. The car is currently down while I'm finishing all the suspension stuff I'm currently working on. Should be done in Feb sometime. I can't wait!

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[bimmer life]

2003 540i6 (m62) w/ 140xxx. wish it was lower, but still runs like a champ! Im the third owner and had it for about 8 months and put maybe 6k on the car. since i've had it ive only replaced a throttle body housing and a powersteering line. Needs thrust arms. not to bad i guess.

[joako]

sounds like you need to switch to Evan's Coolant - it's expensive but cheaper than a radiator.

It is flammable? Would be nice if I wanted to get rid of the car, but I don't. If the car were to catch fire I would get another E39 or an E60.

[1999 540i m]

It is flammable? Would be nice if I wanted to get rid of the car, but I don't. If the car were to catch fire I would get another E39 or an E60.

What isn't flammable? You have pressurized gas, pressurized oil, trans, power steering.

And a low pressure coolant, seems like a no brainer to me

[Cyrix2k]

140k , 2003 540i M-Sport

ellicott city? Same place I shot this?

slammed e30 by Cyrix_2k, on Flickr


e30 plant by Cyrix_2k, on Flickr

[Joemz9]

152K on the clock, nothing major all regular crap our cars need! but she still runs strong!

[AkumaFes]

2003 525i Auto. Just over 100K miles. Had a new FSU (at 80K), ignition coils (at 65K) and AC Panel (at 80K) fitted. Normal maintenance carried out. Have a new thermostat and housing put to one side to be replaced in the next week or so. Parts that didn't need replacing but got done during the modding phase were springs and exhaust. No other problems to report.

[saakey]

ellicott city? Same place I shot this?

yeah, the old factory on the river... cool spot, i'll have to try it myself!