535d MS, how well do they take the mileage?

[smithyl23]

Well this is my 1st post on the BMW forum, so hello…
After owning a TVR for 5 years (Sold to buy my 1st place), I’m now in a position to buy something interesting again.

Currently driving a 2003 VW Bora 1.9tdi – has done me well while my finances settle down after moving in.

I have a budget of 16-17k and have pretty much decided upon a 535d M Sport. I have done a little research and it’s already clear to me that I need to be going for a Post June 07 example due to gearbox, facelift, Efficient Dynamics engine, etc...

Have seen examples on PH and AT ranging from 40k miles to 90k+ miles. Around that price range.

My question is how well do these cars take the mileage?
When do bushes etc start to need replacing?
What mileage are the big services required at?
Mileage life of Front / rear discs
What is the highest mileage seen on a 535d?
Cambelt / Chain?

Is there anything else I need to look at for in particular, once the mileage reaches 60-70k+??

What is the price for 12months road tax on them?

Thanks in advance and if there’s anything else I’ve forgotten to mention, please let me know.

Thanks

Smithy

[cookj]

my dads got the x5 35d xdrive thats towed all its short 21k life but his best mates 171k 535d 2005 plate is strong and been pretty faultless

[eastsider]

One key point to look out for is if you want a car with BMW extended warranty then better to get one under 60k miles, as the price increases significantly after that, but if you have a policy established in your name with monthly payments before that milestone then it just continues and you avoid large increase in cost. Private purchase with BMW warranty is possible as its fully transferrable, you don’t have to buy an AUC.

I’ve had mine (57 LCI) just under a year only on 52k miles, running costs as expected so far – serviced in autumn, one oil breather pipe replaced. They advised me front pads were low but iDrive said 9k miles and I do low mileage so I declined their offer to change at £400ish as I recall! (I’d rather get indy to do it anyway). I’ll be taking mine to indy for anything apart from routine servicing which I’ll keep main dealer.

[smithyl23]

Thanks for the replies. Anymore ownership experience would be hugely appreciated.

Smithy

[roofer]

i put 130k on a 335d pretty much the same running gear. Discs every 30k pads every 15k (rears wore faster due to DTC.) It began to feel worn at 100k, Actuators and vacuum hoses are common failures, apart from that it was pretty reliable, and it did take a huge amount of stick on a daily basis.

[Onetrackmind]

Not sure about the LCI but there are issues with both thermostats failing causing the car to run too cold and therefore never achieving normal mpg. On higher miles the particulate filter can block. New ones are expensive but these can now be cleaned or removed and remapped out. I think they often block due to an underlying issue, such as failed thermostats. BMWland and Bimmerforums are both good forums to do your research.

[Diesel Jimmy]

I sold my 2006 535d m in nov with 160k on the clock. Had remappedvwith dms which I would highly recommend. Never had an ounce of trouble with the car. My friend bought it from me and he has no trouble either.