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Old 06-03-2011, 07:58 AM
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Originally Posted by 2004_BMWX5_4.4i View Post
I'm more curious to know if this is less than normal wear and tear or fair wear and tear.
Depends on how long you've had the car, and if all the maintenance work you have listed is all that has been done. ie is that what you have done in your ownership, or is that what is showing for the vehicle from birth? On that same note, is the maintenance work based on documentation you have or info gained through the stealer?

If thats all that has been done, with that mileage, you have a solid motor on one hand, but on the other hand you may be in for some big(ger) bills in the future when things invariably start to fail..

I didn't see anything on timing chain guide rails... Mine went at 101k miles, and cost me £1200 all in with a new w/pump and seals etc. BMW quoted £3000 in labour just to strip the engine, quoting some bollocks about 22 hours labour, before they had even started on parts etc. Luckily I have a great mechanic who did the lot for me for pennies in comparison.

Just something to be aware of if it hasn't already been done as it is apparently common around the 100k mark. I hope I haven't jinxed you now!

Also, the front end (sway bar links, control arm bushes, balljoints) tends to be a common problem area for most. Also, the rear subframe bushes are somethnig to look out for. A 'clunking/thumping' sound when the 'box changes down is the most common symptom.

As for the direct question as to whether its been fair wear and tear etc, I think you've been extremely lucky if thats all the maintenance work with a motor with that many miles-particularly as its done nearly twice as many as the yearly average!

Last edited by Isambard; 06-03-2011 at 08:05 AM.
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