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Are BMW reliable with high mileage?
Generally speaking, BMW cars are good for high mileage. They tend to max out at between 150-250,000 miles. So, anything in that range is seen as possibly too high a mileage to warrant buying the car. But, most BMW’s are in the high mileage bracket when they hit 60-80,000 miles.
Are BMW really that unreliable?
BMW is an expensive car with marginal reliability These same cars, as reported by Consumer Reports, have poor reliability ratings, ranking 11th out of a class of 16 models. Maintenance, parts, and repairs for these German-made rides make BMWs some of the most expensive cars to own, as well.
Why does BMW make unreliable cars?
BMW can make extremely reliable cars and their inline 6 cylinder engines are second to none. They choose not to make reliable cars because they make more money on parts and maintenance than they do on the sale of the actual vehicle.
Is high mileage bad for a BMW?
For a BMW car, high mileage is really no big problem. All you need to make sure is that the car has been well serviced and also looked after. Make sure you ask for the previous owners’ history before you proceed with your purchase. A BMW with high mileage and is driven frequently with regular maintenance is very reliable.
Are BMW’s unreliable?
BMW is not alone in this; you can find similar examples with any car brand. We believe standard maintenance is an important factor that contributes to the perception that BMW’s are unreliable. There is no question BMW has more demanding, and more expensive standard maintenance than the average car.
How bad do BMWs feel at 70k miles?
At 70k they generally still feel like a new car compared to ther “non-premium” rivals which can start to feel a little “woolly”. The only one I had a big issue with was my E61 530d which had a catastrophic timing chain failure at 192k miles.
Should you buy a used BMW with over 100k miles?
Should you buy a used BMW with over 100k miles? Yes and no, the answer really depends on what type of BMW it is, how the previous owner took care of it and what kind of maintenance you want to put into the vehicle. Every time I go online on a BMW forum I see this ongoing BMW reliability debate.