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How many miles does a BMW engine last?
Usually 200,000-250,000 miles with good maintenance.
How reliable are used BMWS?
Reliability: BMW is well-engineered and solidly built, but it won’t be as reliable as Japanese brands. Generally, BMW cars are rated ‘average’ or ‘below average’ for reliability. It’s pretty much given that a used BMW will need some repairs now and then.
What is good mileage for a used BMW?
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.
Is 50 000 miles a lot for a BMW?
50,000 isn’t the median for anything. It’s just the point where the factory warranty expires, which triggers many folks’ “Don’t own a BMW without a warranty” rule. From my perspective, there are 3 things to do: Find a car in good shape where you can see the maintenance and repair record.
Are high mileage BMWs worth buying?
High mileage BMWs can offer a ton of value to second, third and fourth owners, but once you get around that 100,000 mile marker it becomes paramount that the vehicle has been well maintained. The last thing you want is to purchase a ten year old E90 3 Series with 120,000 miles on it and the previous owner took abysmal care of the vehicle.
Why should you buy a used BMW?
Depending upon your requirements, buying a used BMW is the best idea to acquire the best driving experience for years. Besides, the strong internal machinery makes sure that you hit any kind of road without any hassle.
Which BMWs should you avoid at high mileage?
Here are some specific BMWs I would recommend that you stay away from at the high mileage mark. Early Model Turbocharger E90s: Although BMW warrantied certain N54 issues specifically because of the early E90 twin turbocharger problems, the vehicles are well out of warranty at this point.
How many miles will a BMW last?
BMWs get well beyond the 100,000 mile mark everyday, and I mean EVERYDAY. I have owned three E36 BMWs and one E46, all four of them made it well beyond the 100k mile marker and one of them made it to 240,000 miles.