Have my 08 535i with all sport options offered that year with a whopping 17,685 Miles,I am the original owner and I love it.
I just picked up a 2004 530i with 241000 miles runs great car is super clean.
Just picked up a 06 530i in va with 92680 for 5900..thing is squeaaaaaky clean
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My 2007 530i has 187,000km on the clock. After a few grands put into it, the car is back in business, relatively speaking of course.
BMW E60 530i & F30 320i
"Its sometimes better to shut up and be thought of as a fool than to speak and have all doubts removed"
We are at 116k with our 08 535xit. Had it since 30k. We are glad the hydraulics for rear hatch were done under the extended warranty which expired a couple of years ago. Other than that it has been a great car and we will keep it a few more years. Replacing front tension struts now, turbo wastegates are rattling on cold start so I have some projects but nothing unexpected given the age and mileage and complexity of car.
122xxx on my '07 e60...new transmission as of yesterday...
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We bought our 2006, 530XI with 93K on the clock. We are now at 105k, and the following has been done under extended warranty.
New transmission
New A/C pump
New fuel pumps
New battery
I did the following
New rear shocks
New rear brake wear sensor and pads
New front disks and pads
New taillight seals
Upgrade halo to LED bulbs
Replace oil cooler seal
Flush/refill liftgate hydraulic pump, which avoided replacement.
The extended warranty which cost us $3700 has covered the $11k or so of major repairs. I have spent about $1K on parts and extended warranty deductible, and put in 15 - 20 hrs in labor. It is important to note that we paid $14K for the car. Yeah, repair costs have literally ben more than we paid for the car.
So then, my experience is that a 2006 E61 is really designed with engineered obscolescence in mind. At 100K, a bunch of major systems fail. However, now that all those major components have been replaced, we figure the 530 should be good to go for another 100K.
We love driving the car, but if you are looking to buy an E60/61 that is near the 100K mark, you better be a GOOD mechanic with an INPA diagnostic computer, or have an extended warranty.
Jose
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I have a 2008 535xi with 178k miles. The ccc unit is bad, the turbos need to be replaced but still drivable no smoke just rattling and cannot accelerate hard without error code coming up. Today it is throwing a P310E code running rough and reduced power cannot drive. normal battery replacement, rear tailight assembly needed replacement, coils and plugs, brakes, normal rear and tear items.
New to me 07 530xiT .. 38,800 miles IMG_0630.jpg arrived from UTAH to FLL on Saturday...just pinstriped...tinting to follow, then?
My 3rd Touring, had a 99 530, and a 94 525...
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2019 Porsche Macan S (75% Mine)
2018 M/B C 300 Cabrio AMG (wifes)
2003 Porsche 996 Cabrio 6 speed (99% mine)
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2014 M/B GLK 350 (awful car, lease) gone
2005 M/B CLK 500 AMG gone
3 Z3's (gone)
2006 911 S Cabrio (gone)
4 Boxsters (gone)
2006 X5 3.0 (gone)
1999 528iT (gone)
1994 525iT (gone)
7 Assorted 911's (gone)
60 others (gone over 70 years)
166k
148k
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I have almost 130k miles (purchased in Nov. of 2011 at 48k miles) on SP 535i and still running strong. Had Walnut blasting at 100k miles. Water pump replaced x3. Interior seats, including driver's bolsters in like new condition. I don't perceive worn suspension (shocks, etc.) What are the signs of needing replacement?
550i 2006 94,000 just had valve body rebuilt. Runs likes new.
Valve body rebuilt , what that mean?
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Wanted to revive this thread, as it is very helpful to see what others have repaired/addressed.
Bought my 08 528i in late 2012 with 52K, my first BMW. Now at 123K.
Have done:
Replaced two tires three different times
Replaced front and rear brake rotors and pads
brake fluid change every 2 years
Replaced oil filter housing gaskets (myself)
Replaced battery (myself)
Replaced two ignition coils and spark plugs (myself)
Water pump/thermostat
Transmission fluid and pan
Replace radiator cooling fan
Eccentric shaft (camshaft) position sensor + valve cover gasket
Starter motor
Serpentine belt, tensioners, roller (pre-emptive)
Coolant expansion tank hose
Total cost of all maintenance and repairs in five years has been $8,000, with $5,000 of that the past two years. All repairs I did not do myself were done at my local indy.
About to replace suspension bushings to address shaking on hard braking that does not appear to be brake rotor runout.
Needs: A/C work because air does not always blow cold when cabin is warm (though does sometimes; here's hoping it's a bad ambient temp sensor).
Engine runs very sweetly, loves to play and uses only about half a quart of oil between 13,000-mile oil changes (I use Blackstone used oil analysis to verify that this interval is sufficient for me).
Wondering whether I should pre-emptively replace the alternator to avoid random failure/tow.
I am definitely shooting for 150K miles or at least two more years of use, and based on what I am seeing here, I may even go for more.
Newsman
2010 535i 6-speed manual with 92500 miles.
bought it in 1/2/2018 and love it. then got p0172 code a week after purchase.
code is gone for now since i replaced the following parts:
spark plugs
ignition coil pack
also replaced/changed the following since purchase
rubber mats
rear brake pads
both rear window lifters
cleaned up carbon build-up
bunch of random trim clips (trunk, door panel, engine cable management, skirt, etc. from ebay and aliexpress)
unclogged rear passenger door drain (water in door panel)
engine oil filler cap (leaking, which caused engine oil into cylinders 2 and 3)
if p0172 comes back, then will replace o2 sensor next. so far I find carly for bmw and torque app helpful.
also changing manual transmission fluid and rear diff fluid in the next week or so.
200 000km anniversary with my 2007 LCI 550i Touring
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2007 e61 550i LCI Black Sapphire Metallic
2004 530i 6 Speed Manual Transmission - Sport Package
298,000 KM
Done
- Brake Discs/Pads all around - routine maintenance
- Tires, have staggered setup and rear tires go very fast
- Front Shocks are due to replace
- VCG replaced due oil leak - did spark plugs as well
- Replaced Windshield due a stone hitting and creating a small crack
- Small parts breaking / replacing due age - Gas Cap, Oil Filter Cap, A couple of hoses, cupholders,...
- Battery
- Cleaned/Polished Headlights
- Burn bulbs here and there
- Oil change every 5K - Synthetic - DIY always
(Have also an e39 530i 5 Speed, with 325,000 KM and counting)
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2001 530i 5sp - M Sport Package
2004 530i 6sp - Sports Package + Winter Package
I like to drive my fun cars rather than park them to preserve them for their next owner while I drive some boring car. The more miles I drive it the better life is!
07 550i. 6MT 138,000mi, bought at 93,000mi
Coolant pipe $500
Water pump $500
Alternator $800
Valve cover gasket $1000
Timing cover gasket $1000
Alternator bracket gasket $1000
Spark Plug Tubes $300
Camshaft position sensors $300
Rear right wheel bearing $400
Front right wheel bearing $400
Front Control arms + bushings $500
4xRotors $1200
3x rims $1000
+/- Battery Cables $600
Passenger seat sensor mat $warranty
Front and middle splash shields $450
Headliner $800
PCV Breather Caps - $50
Front springs and shocks - $1200
Rear control arms/ball joint/integral link/sway link - $1350
Trans fluid change - $150
Winter tires- $1000
Total repairs over the last 6 years, 40,000mi are easily over $12,000
These cars are not cheap, and waiting to fix something, means youre likely damaging other systems and digging the cars grave. I expect to have to do drive shaft bushings next.
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In post 305 from 2017, I reported 116k on our E61 535xi. Now at 152k. About to do another round of maintenance, including turbos and water pump And motor mounts and oil pan gasket. Just did the pulleys and belt. Will do the transmission after that — solenoids, gaskets, pan and fluid (did gaskets and pan and fluid once before). Then I will focus on suspension — dud front struts and springs and front strut rods but I think it needs more.
2008 535xi at around 136k miles. Rear turbo is failing so new turbo kit coming soon. VTT Stage 2
2007 530i around 195,000km
BMW E60 530i & F30 320i
"Its sometimes better to shut up and be thought of as a fool than to speak and have all doubts removed"
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