BMW 530i

[afiqlead]

Hi all, i am new here.. looking for dome advices.. i thinking on buying a used BMW 530i, year of registrations 2006 for 40k++

The car previously is a company car..

Is it worth it? And what should i do to the car? Major service, etc

Appreciate your advices guys

[zipman35]

Miles? Undercarriage shape? Maint records?


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[JayArras]

This might be a good place to start: http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=731460

[DaHose]

That thread is absolutely the right place to start, Jay.

I'm reading your post as saying it has 40K miles. My experience is that a low mile E60/E61 is great. If the sunroof cartridge has not leaked, remove the end plugs on the drain hoses, and that should prevent a soaked trunk. Also, change the transmission fluid at 60K. Lastly, at just over 100K miles we experienced failures in numerous major systems. Failed transmission, AC pump, fuel pump, leaking shocks, passenger airbag sensor mat, liftgate pump (we have an E61), leaking oil cooler seal. All those issues add up to well over the vehicle value. In other words, you need to be a competent mechanic to make keeping a high mile E60/E61 economically viable. In return, you get a fantastic luxury family sedan that is a pleasure to drive.

Jose

Jose