Bit of Advice on a 1 Series with 130,000 on the clock

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Assuming it's the same engine that goes in the E60 520d (177 bhp I think?) then it's pretty strong.

My brother has a 520d and it's on nearly 200k miles. Not had any engine issues but has recently starting having some DPF problems. But you could always remove that...

[James1972]

Either car in 5yrs and +50K miles is going to be worth coppers lower mile car worth a few hundred extra at best - but what are the chances that the extra 1000 for the 80K car has a fair chance of saving that money in repairs (Clutch, wheelbearings bushes etc.etc.) reasonable I'd say.

[tim0409]

I have a similar dilemma - I bought a 2008 118d ES Edition (full BMW history) with 74k on it from auction a few months ago for 6700 - I do around 25k and wanted a decent sized economic car (it has stop/start) but after reading Babybmw forum I get the impression that these cars aren't always the most reliable with big mileage (especially the N47 engine which can have problems with the timing chain). I decided to take out a BMW warranty (something I have never done on a car) because the chance of a serious bill was too big - I know in 2 years/50k its not going to be worth much, but even if I bought a lower mileage car and added 50k I would still lose a lot. Hopefully the 30 road tax and lower full bills will make it worthwhile.....