Any members here with high mileage E60
02-03-2011, 08:23 AM
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I just passed 70K. Im planing on changing spark plugs soon, oil,flush coolant,trans. No major problems with my 05 530i. I have no plans of taking it back to the dealer incase something major pops up.
02-03-2011, 08:42 AM
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My Ride: 545i/6
I love my car, but...
I might bail before I hit 100k mi
I think I have a pissedoff gremlin in my 545
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extended warranty)
82,470 Oil Leak: Leaking Timing covers, Replaced gaskets.
82,470 Squeaking from Engine at idle: Failing belt tensioner and pulley, Replaced.
82,470 Clicking when turning wheel: Worn Strut bushings, Replaced.
82,470 Heater not working: Failed Exchange water pump/ water valve, replaced.
80,986 Cooling System Leak: Upper Radiator Hose torn, replaced.
80,986 Steering Malfunction iDrive: Steering angle fault in SZL. SZL Control unit replaced. Active Steering Re-programmed
80,986 Recall (SIB 34 04 10) Brake Booster Line, replaced vacuum tube.
80,986 Oil Leak: Valve Covers leaking oil, replaced gaskets.
80,986 Oil Leak: Alternator Bracket leaking, replaced gasket.
76,107 Oil Service 5W-30
76,107 4-Wheel Alignment
75,916 Tires: F - 245/35R19, R - 275/30R19
Avant Garde 310 19x8.5/ET-15 19x9.5/ET-22
75,642 Replaced Rear Brake Pads, Rotors, Sensor
75,642 Brake Pad Sensor, AXXIS Deluxe Pads, STOPTECH Sport Stop Slotted&Drilled Rotors (F/R)
74,615 Vehicle Check iDrive
72,091 Replace Front tire
66,669 Oil Leak: Oil Pressure Sensor Leaking Oil, Replaced Sensor
65,157 Oil Service 5W-30
Replaced Microfilter
63,569 Replaced Front Brake Pads, Rotors, Sensor
62,413 Check Engine Light: Fault in DME - Engine Wire harness,Replaced. Vehicle reprogrammed and Software Updated.
62,413 Coolant Leak: Replaced Water pump
61,516 Injectors Serviced
61,282 Coolant Leak: Cracked Expansion Reservoir, replaced.
60,318 Recall: Seat Heater
60,318 Check Engine Light: Thermostat Stuck, replaced.
56,125 New Rear Tire
55,310 Check Engine Light: Crankcase Vent torn, Replaced
55,310 Oil Leak: Vacuum Pump, replaced.
55,310 Steering Malfunction Idrive: Active front swaybar hydrolic pump failure, replaced.
55,310 Steering Noise: Front Thrust Rod bushings torn, replaced.
55,310 Steering Clunk: Front lower control arm bushings torn, replaced.
55,310 Coolant Leak: Lower Temp Sensor Leaking, Replaced.
55,310 4-Wheel Alignment
54,676 Mount new Wheel/ Tire
Driver Rear Rim Cracked, Replaced.
53,437 Oil Service 5W-30
53,437 Standard Scope
53,437 Brake Fluid Change
50,441 Balanced Tires: Driver rear Rim Cracked, Replaced.
49,806 Rubber Trim around rear window cracking
45,000 Replaced Driver Rear Tire 275/35R18
42,000 Acquired vehicle
I might bail before I hit 100k mi
I think I have a pissedoff gremlin in my 545
(
extended warranty)82,470 Oil Leak: Leaking Timing covers, Replaced gaskets.
82,470 Squeaking from Engine at idle: Failing belt tensioner and pulley, Replaced.
82,470 Clicking when turning wheel: Worn Strut bushings, Replaced.
82,470 Heater not working: Failed Exchange water pump/ water valve, replaced.
80,986 Cooling System Leak: Upper Radiator Hose torn, replaced.
80,986 Steering Malfunction iDrive: Steering angle fault in SZL. SZL Control unit replaced. Active Steering Re-programmed
80,986 Recall (SIB 34 04 10) Brake Booster Line, replaced vacuum tube.
80,986 Oil Leak: Valve Covers leaking oil, replaced gaskets.
80,986 Oil Leak: Alternator Bracket leaking, replaced gasket.
76,107 Oil Service 5W-30
76,107 4-Wheel Alignment
75,916 Tires: F - 245/35R19, R - 275/30R19
Avant Garde 310 19x8.5/ET-15 19x9.5/ET-22
75,642 Replaced Rear Brake Pads, Rotors, Sensor
75,642 Brake Pad Sensor, AXXIS Deluxe Pads, STOPTECH Sport Stop Slotted&Drilled Rotors (F/R)
74,615 Vehicle Check iDrive
72,091 Replace Front tire
66,669 Oil Leak: Oil Pressure Sensor Leaking Oil, Replaced Sensor
65,157 Oil Service 5W-30
Replaced Microfilter
63,569 Replaced Front Brake Pads, Rotors, Sensor
62,413 Check Engine Light: Fault in DME - Engine Wire harness,Replaced. Vehicle reprogrammed and Software Updated.
62,413 Coolant Leak: Replaced Water pump
61,516 Injectors Serviced
61,282 Coolant Leak: Cracked Expansion Reservoir, replaced.
60,318 Recall: Seat Heater
60,318 Check Engine Light: Thermostat Stuck, replaced.
56,125 New Rear Tire
55,310 Check Engine Light: Crankcase Vent torn, Replaced
55,310 Oil Leak: Vacuum Pump, replaced.
55,310 Steering Malfunction Idrive: Active front swaybar hydrolic pump failure, replaced.
55,310 Steering Noise: Front Thrust Rod bushings torn, replaced.
55,310 Steering Clunk: Front lower control arm bushings torn, replaced.
55,310 Coolant Leak: Lower Temp Sensor Leaking, Replaced.
55,310 4-Wheel Alignment
54,676 Mount new Wheel/ Tire
Driver Rear Rim Cracked, Replaced.
53,437 Oil Service 5W-30
53,437 Standard Scope
53,437 Brake Fluid Change
50,441 Balanced Tires: Driver rear Rim Cracked, Replaced.
49,806 Rubber Trim around rear window cracking
45,000 Replaced Driver Rear Tire 275/35R18
42,000 Acquired vehicle
02-03-2011, 09:48 AM
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My Ride: 2008 550I LOADED, all options except HUD and NV
I still feel like I need to drive more, geez, my 05 530 has 65k miles on it 
I don't even think i'll be the owner when it reaches 100k
I don't even think i'll be the owner when it reaches 100k
02-03-2011, 12:09 PM
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I wish I had such a positive tale to tell. Mine is only at 69000 miles (2005 E61 535D) and has been back in the shop every 6 / 8 weeks or so for warranty work (it's there again as I write)
Let me think
Feb 2010: New OS front Xenon headlight
Feb 2010: New rear suspension compressor
Feb 2010: New rear screen (FM aerial failure)
Mar: 2010: Runflat system problem
Mar: 2010: Glow plug failure (x 2)
May 2010: Trunk gas spring failure
May 2010: PDC sensor failure
Nov 2010: Steering coil spring cartridge replacement (noisy)
Dec 2010: Thermostat replacement (main & EGR)
Jan 2011: PDC sensor failure
Feb 2011: PDC sensor failure, trunk gas spring failure (x 2), inlet manifold replacement, fuel leak rectified, aerial diversity unit replacement, ccc unit replacement (both of the latter two in an attempt to rectify the loss of FM radio reception, not resolved as yet)
Fortunately all the above under warranty and whilst little of it may be major items, the irritation of losing the car regularly is a pain.
Will I keep it past 100000 miles based on the above? Probably not, even though the reports from others in this thread are encouraging.
Let me think
Feb 2010: New OS front Xenon headlight
Feb 2010: New rear suspension compressor
Feb 2010: New rear screen (FM aerial failure)
Mar: 2010: Runflat system problem
Mar: 2010: Glow plug failure (x 2)
May 2010: Trunk gas spring failure
May 2010: PDC sensor failure
Nov 2010: Steering coil spring cartridge replacement (noisy)
Dec 2010: Thermostat replacement (main & EGR)
Jan 2011: PDC sensor failure
Feb 2011: PDC sensor failure, trunk gas spring failure (x 2), inlet manifold replacement, fuel leak rectified, aerial diversity unit replacement, ccc unit replacement (both of the latter two in an attempt to rectify the loss of FM radio reception, not resolved as yet)
Fortunately all the above under warranty and whilst little of it may be major items, the irritation of losing the car regularly is a pain.
Will I keep it past 100000 miles based on the above? Probably not, even though the reports from others in this thread are encouraging.
02-03-2011, 12:25 PM
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My Ride: 2004 530i
+1 .... just hit 60k on an 04' 530. No major issues - alternator, software upgrade.. Looking to sell at 100k just to get an lci 550. great summer thread revival BTW
02-05-2011, 09:50 AM
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Mine is 2004 530d with 104k miles - fitted a turbo at 100k and cleaned out the DPF. Old turbo variable vanes were sticking - thought about cleaning them up, but the removal job is sucha a pain that I didn't want to do it twice (a bit like decorating your hall through the letter box). Thinking of using Ecotune kit to dump the cat and dpf and let her breathe... just love the big push with the auto box and would love more. Ecotune say they have customers with much higher mileage 530's which have been running boosted and remapped for a long time. Anyone reading this have any experience of this?
10-07-2011, 05:51 AM
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As an owner of a 1996 e36 328i with 260k+ on the odometer and not much major trouble, other than suspension components, I have been wondering about this myself.
I'm in the market for a 5 series stickshift/manual with under 100k...now whether to go with a 02/03 530i, 04/05 530i, or splurge on an 04/05 545i? Just have heard so much negative stuff about the V8's, and also about the overabundance of electronics in the e60's that is starting to scare me off...
do you all think in general that e39's were more reliable than e60's?
I'm in the market for a 5 series stickshift/manual with under 100k...now whether to go with a 02/03 530i, 04/05 530i, or splurge on an 04/05 545i? Just have heard so much negative stuff about the V8's, and also about the overabundance of electronics in the e60's that is starting to scare me off...
do you all think in general that e39's were more reliable than e60's?
