High Mileage On BMW?

[Big Tav]

Hi guys, just wanted to ask a question on mileage on BMW's. The mileage in the UK seems to be a lot higher overall than in Australia (where I am from). I used to work in a BMW dealership and we only used to stock cars with less than 40,000 miles. 60,000 would be only if we found one exceptional car that was rare.

In Australia cars hit their first major depreciation at 40,000 miles then hit the next big one at 60,000. After 60,000 miles they won't be held by most dealerships no matter how good they are. They end up places like the Car Deal Warehouse from then on.

I want to know what do you all consider too high to take a chance on BMW if they check out ok? Are you just buying a money pit after 60,000 or should they run to 200,000 if serviced properly?

Does it make a difference from petrol or diesel?

Cheers.

[Big Tav]

Main reason I ask is that I may purchase a E60 5 series and maybe an X3 for my wife. I think it is silly to pay a massive premium for low mileage if the ones around 60-70,000 still have a lot of life left without any major problems. I know problems can happen with any car at any mileage but if the odds are good I might take a chance. I have never owned a car with over 50,000 miles so just want to make sure

If it has FBMWSH and the 60,000 service has been done with new brakes, belts and has good tyres on it it should be no more expensive to run than a car with 20,000 right?

Does buying a older (04/05) 525d or 535d with a lot options make more sense than buying a newer 07ish 520d for example?