BMW 118D M Sport

[NotoriousLyon]

Hello all,

So all new to this I’m looking at getting a bmw 118d m sport.

My only concern on the car is it has 93k miles on a 2014 plate. Should I be worried about that at all? Service history shows that the cars been serviced every 20k miles and water pump and cam belt was done 10k miles.

Anything I should look out for or ask?

Many thanks!

[Elliot2000]

I’d check that history - they don’t have cam belts, and the cam chains are fitted at rear of engine so doubt it’s been replaced

[helix402]

It’s an N47 so may well have had a new cam chain.

[NotoriousLyon]

Thanks guys,

Let’s say it has been done it is worth buying despise the miles being 93k?

[edd344]

NotoriousLyon said:

Thanks guys,

Let’s say it has been done it is worth buying despise the miles being 93k?

How long do you plan to keep the car and how many do you do a year? That said 93k seems like a lot over 4 years...

[NotoriousLyon]

I know that’s what I was thinking that’s like 20k miles a year.

I’d say at least 3/4 years and I do around 9/10k miles a year

[edd344]

In my opinion, providing the price of the cars not too much, and you're okay with the fact it will depreciate a fair amount. Taking a diesel to 150k shouldn't be a problem at all.

[RobM77]

There's a chance around that mileage that the turbo may go. Some do, some don't, it's just a chance.

As with most cars on 93k, the dampers will be fairly worn, given a bouncy ride and slightly wayward handling on a bumpy road. It tends to be more noticeable on a BMW because they're very well balanced to start with (esp M Sport).

If you like handling, budget for the dampers without a doubt. Also accept the chance the turbo may go. As for the rest, you should be fine - I took my last E90 to over 150k and my current one is on 111k.

One thing I would say, and this goes for any secondhand car, is have a look around the car for signs of wear and tear. I've owned lots of BMWs, and the worst one for reliability was a 69k miler that had done short trips all its life. Some of the best cars I've owned for reliability have just done a steady 70 on the motorway for most of their life. Obvious really when you think about it.