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Can a BMW get 200000 miles?
The BMW 3 Series can last between 200,000 – 250,000 miles when properly maintained and driven conservatively. If you drive 15,000 miles per year it will last approximately 13 – 17 years before requiring expensive and uneconomical repairs. There are instances of 3 Series reaching up to 300,000 miles.
How many miles should a new engine last?
For some time, the average lifespan of a car’s engine was eight years, or 150,000 miles. New designs, better technology and improved service standards in recent years have increased this average life expectancy to about 200,000 miles, or about 10 years.
How many miles can a modern petrol engine do?
Most engines on the road today are designed to last well over 100,000 miles. An engine will last much longer if the engine is not abused in any way and all maintenance that the manufacturer recommends is done on or before it is due.
Why do modern engines last longer?
That’s partly due to improvements in reliability – engines are lasting longer as components become more resilient. It’s also because of lengthier loan terms, which incentivize owners to keep their vehicles longer as they pay off the debt.
How long do BMW petrol engines last?
Yes, BMWs can still function exceptionally well past 100,000 miles. As the average lifespan of most BMWs is well over ten years and close to 200,000 miles, with the correct maintenance and upkeep, your BMW can perform very well for as long as you own it.
What is considered high mileage for a BMW?
What is considered high mileage for a BMW? While most BMW’s can last between 100,000 – 250,000 miles, high mileage is actually considered slightly lower than this. Most dealers will avoid stocking BMW’s that are above 100,000, and some even consider 60-80,000 to be high mileage for these cars.
How many miles can a BMW last without problems?
However, on the opposite end, there are also plenty of BMW’s that surpass 100,000 miles with no issues, or few minor issues. Our 2008 BMW 535i has experienced more than its fair share of issues, while our 2007 335i and 2008 135i have been reliable cars overall.
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.
Does BMW require more maintenance than other cars?
BMWs require more maintenance than your Toyota, Honda and Hyundai. This becomes even more accurate when they get into higher mileage intervals. BMW maintenance schedules typically call for a variety of larger and potentially more expensive parts to be replaced around 100,000 miles.
Are BMW’s reliable?
Although we believe BMW’s are reliable cars there are a few primary issues that plague a vast majority of all BMW’s and BMW engines. A lot of these problems start to develop somewhere in the ballpark of 80,000-120,000 miles.