2016 F10 520d for motorway barging

[Krhuangbin]

Looking at a few of these and they still look really nice don't they.

I have found several in budget that are very late cars (2016) with the B47 engine, and in great nick with low miles, perfect history, Pro Nav etc...

Are they good buys, and will one (given they're 10 years old now) serve me well bombing up and down the country for a few years?

I love the £35 tax and 60mpg!

[hulksta]

Only if you can put up with the astronomical cost of diesel.
But I suppose it can make sense if you can claim mileage, and the vast improvement in economy on the motorway if you are comfortable to plod along.
If it's motorway cruising you need, try and find one with radar cruise control (ACC). On F series BMW's they are like hens teeth, but they are out there.

[danb79]

Krhuangbin said:

Looking at a few of these and they still look really nice don't they.

I have found several in budget that are very late cars (2016) with the B47 engine, and in great nick with low miles, perfect history, Pro Nav etc...

Are they good buys, and will one (given they're 10 years old now) serve me well bombing up and down the country for a few years?

I love the £35 tax and 60mpg!

Nothing up with them; nor the previous N47 engined versions, as long as they've been serviced and maintained properly (and not by BMWs stupid intervals)

For a motorway barge; it'll be spot on - get heated seats, HK stereo (pro-nav as already mentioned) etc

Get the ZF8 box serviced ASAP for peace of mind; fit 17s or 18s with decent tyres (Goodyear Assym 6s, Conti Premium Contact etc) and it'll be perfect for your needs

Just do your due diligence, ensure the car(s) you're looking at has been looked after well and get racking up the miles

[Krhuangbin]

Many thanks!

Do you reckon i'm mad paying top whack for one and would be better off a 3rd less (circa £8k) with a good cared for 100k miler?

They're around £11-12k the nice cars i'm seeing, for low mileage and desired options/good history...

[danb79]

Krhuangbin said:

Many thanks!

Do you reckon i'm mad paying top whack for one and would be better off a 3rd less (circa £8k) with a good cared for 100k miler?

They're around £11-12k the nice cars i'm seeing, for low mileage and desired options/good history...

My opinion has always been to ignore the miles and go for the car thats been best looked after - more so one that's got invoices and paperwork to show the servicing/maintenance etc

[Krhuangbin]

danb79 said:

Krhuangbin said:

Many thanks!

Do you reckon i'm mad paying top whack for one and would be better off a 3rd less (circa £8k) with a good cared for 100k miler?

They're around £11-12k the nice cars i'm seeing, for low mileage and desired options/good history...

My opinion has always been to ignore the miles and go for the car thats been best looked after - more so one that's got invoices and paperwork to show the servicing/maintenance etc

Completely agree

[P700DEE]

Bought my 2011 F11 520d with about 90k miles and ran it for another 7 years taking it to 200k miles. It was serviced to BMW schedule at an independent so usually about 20k miles /1 year. No real issues other than the DMF failure and the crank pulley falling off. Used to give about 48mpg with no short runs. Ideal car for motorway work. Surprised re prices. Would guess F10 2016 should be £8-10K and low mileage is not a benefit. I moved to a G31 2019, much nicer spec and very practical. Mines at 525D with tow bar, pan roof and only 120K miles, told I'd not get £12k if selling so shocked you'd need to pay £12k for a saloon three years older with less power and probably lower spec.

[Lord Pikey]

Iv had my 2016 F11 since October 2022. Bought on 137k (km) and its now on 235k. Averaging 25k a year at its returning 5.8l/100 (48 mpg). My commute is 60km of autobahn.

It was fbmwsh when i got it but since then iv serviced it myself. Oil is done every 15k rather than the 30k that bmw suggests. New rear shocks and airbags are the only repairs iv had to do. I had the gearbox serviced at 160km.

Dont forget to check the thermostat is working correctly and not running the engine too cool.

Id personally go for a higher mile G31 as the F11 is now getting a bit dated.

Its been the perfect commuter car for me.

[Krhuangbin]

Thanks all.

Picking up a very tidy and sorted carbon black 2016 F10 in a few days.... looking forward to charging about it in

I had a carbon black E46 M3 10 years back.... even though totally different car will be nostalgic, and my first BMW since then

Edited by Krhuangbin on Wednesday 16th September 14:48

[danb79]

Krhuangbin said:

Thanks all.

Picking up a very tidy and sorted carbon black 2016 F10 in a few days.... looking forward to charging about it in

I had a carbon black E46 M3 10 years back.... even though totally different car will be nostalgic, and my first BMW since then

Edited by Krhuangbin on Wednesday 16th September 14:48

Lovely stuff - get it washed, detailed and protected ASAP otherwise the swirls will drive you nuts (unless that's just me)

[Krhuangbin]

danb79 said:

Krhuangbin said:

Thanks all.

Picking up a very tidy and sorted carbon black 2016 F10 in a few days.... looking forward to charging about it in

I had a carbon black E46 M3 10 years back.... even though totally different car will be nostalgic, and my first BMW since then

Edited by Krhuangbin on Wednesday 16th September 14:48

Lovely stuff - get it washed, detailed and protected ASAP otherwise the swirls will drive you nuts (unless that's just me)

Indeed and that's exactly the plan It's actually pretty good considering it's carbon black, not mega swirly, but I want it as good as possible and protected!

[VeeTenM]

I would say do frequent oil changes 10-12k, buy bulk when the deals are on.