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Things to look for when shopping for a used E61

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Old 12-12-2020, 06:25 PM
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Going to go look at a low mileage 535 xdrive tomorrow.
I know a common issue to look out for is wet damage from the rear. But there isn’t much I could tell to verify that.

Can anyone direct me to a thread for things to look for on a used 535?

Car is sub 60k and price is alittle too fairly priced.

Any one mind to chime in?
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Ask for the maintenance records and check for frame damage or any wetness under the hood.
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Ask for the maintenance records and check for frame damage or any wetness under the hood.
SoCal car so I shouldn’t expect wetness, any other suggestions ?
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SoCal car so I shouldn’t expect wetness, any other suggestions ?
I meant wetness from any possible leaks even just water where it appears as if they're trying to clean up / hide a leak.
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Here is a link to perhaps the best document out there for what you need to know about the E60/61.

https://www.bimmerfest.com/threads/n...first.1253416/

Happy Hunting.
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