X5 with engine failure
Discussion
Not sure which forum to put this in, hopefully this is the right one!
My brother has a 2018 BMW X5 40e with 100k miles on it. It has recently shat its engine and has been diagnosed with Engine has damaged bottom end. Crankshaft bearings have worn. The quote is to remove and replace the engine for a cost of £10.5k.
1) I have no idea about the ins and outs of X5s and what their common failures are, but is this a known issue on a 2.0 petrol with the hybrid system attached?
2) Does £10.5k sound about right for a new engine fitting? Seems reasonable compared to Land Rover repairs.
3) The car is to be sold ASAP. What kind of value (and market) is there for a none running X5? I assumed the car is worth £16-20k and that sold as a non-runner would be maybe £6k?
4) Is total engine replacement the only option or is this something that can be repaired?
Cheers!
My brother has a 2018 BMW X5 40e with 100k miles on it. It has recently shat its engine and has been diagnosed with Engine has damaged bottom end. Crankshaft bearings have worn. The quote is to remove and replace the engine for a cost of £10.5k.
1) I have no idea about the ins and outs of X5s and what their common failures are, but is this a known issue on a 2.0 petrol with the hybrid system attached?
2) Does £10.5k sound about right for a new engine fitting? Seems reasonable compared to Land Rover repairs.
3) The car is to be sold ASAP. What kind of value (and market) is there for a none running X5? I assumed the car is worth £16-20k and that sold as a non-runner would be maybe £6k?
4) Is total engine replacement the only option or is this something that can be repaired?
Cheers!
Edited by Crumpet on Saturday 13th September 11:25
God, the N20 2.0 4 cylinder petrol.
It's done well to get to 100k.
Apart from the sump and ancillaries it's a regular N20 as used in the 320i and 328i etc in the mid 2010's so a decent used engine is an option - with the sump off, fitting a new timing chain kit is advisable but turbo knackered as well?
Even with a used engine and labour, you're knocking on the door of £5-6000.
It's done well to get to 100k.
Apart from the sump and ancillaries it's a regular N20 as used in the 320i and 328i etc in the mid 2010's so a decent used engine is an option - with the sump off, fitting a new timing chain kit is advisable but turbo knackered as well?
Even with a used engine and labour, you're knocking on the door of £5-6000.
The Conflated Outlier said:
God, the N20 2.0 4 cylinder petrol.
It's done well to get to 100k.
Apart from the sump and ancillaries it's a regular N20 as used in the 320i and 328i etc in the mid 2010's so a decent used engine is an option - with the sump off, fitting a new timing chain kit is advisable but turbo knackered as well?
Even with a used engine and labour, you're knocking on the door of £5-6000.
They haven’t mentioned the turbo being knackered on the report and I haven’t seen the car first hand. He’s had endless troubles with it, though. It's done well to get to 100k.
Apart from the sump and ancillaries it's a regular N20 as used in the 320i and 328i etc in the mid 2010's so a decent used engine is an option - with the sump off, fitting a new timing chain kit is advisable but turbo knackered as well?
Even with a used engine and labour, you're knocking on the door of £5-6000.
I guess a known secondhand engine fitted for £5k would be ok. It would just be a case of getting it running and getting shut. Maybe that’s the way. Whats it worth as a non-runner?
If it's got a good main dealer service history (and is at a main dealer) it may be worth writing your brother a polite but firm email to BMW UK expressing his disappointment that they can only build an engine which lasts 100k, and how he's a very valued customer of the brand. You might get nothing or a fairly crap offer of compensation but I'd say it's worth a go.
Otherwise I agree with the other comments- if it's had a bottom end failure then the engine in it is definitely uneconomical to repair, but relatively easy to source a new replacement. Putting a new turbo on would probably be good practice but if they're planning to get rid of it immediately after it's back together then I personally wouldn't bother... (unless it's also knackered).
Otherwise I agree with the other comments- if it's had a bottom end failure then the engine in it is definitely uneconomical to repair, but relatively easy to source a new replacement. Putting a new turbo on would probably be good practice but if they're planning to get rid of it immediately after it's back together then I personally wouldn't bother... (unless it's also knackered).
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