Is BMW good after 100K miles?
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 long should a BMW 3 series last?
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.
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.
Is it worth buying a car with more than 100 000 miles?
But just because a car CAN get beyond 100,000 miles does not mean that it’s worth it for you to buy a car with more than 100,000 miles. Some examples have been known for turbocharger failure, some for transmission issues and others have been known for premature engine failure.
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.
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.