Im am close to pulling the trigger on a 2007 Certified X5 with only 45k miles.
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2007 BMW X5 3.0si - BMW dealer in San Diego California
The asking price was 32995 and they finally came down to 31850 plus tax, lic, registration. I think this is a fair price considering the car has Sport, Prem, Nav, 3rd Row, Bluetooth, Rear Climate Pack and the low miles. My issue is the service history seems a bit sketchy.
Here it is:
# Mileage Defect Code/Description
31774 01 89879 17885 01/10/2012 01/11/2012 0 45,158 99999977UW HANDLING CHARGE UCPP $50.00 PER REPAIR VISIT
31774 01 89870 17885 01/10/2012 01/11/2012 0 45,158 17110048UW RADIATOR-LEAKING
32410548UW HOSE FROM PUMP TO STEERING BOX LEAKING
31774 01 85119 17025 11/22/2011 11/23/2011 0 44,841 99999977UW HANDLING CHARGE UCPP $50.00 PER REPAIR VISIT
31774 01 85110 17025 11/22/2011 11/23/2011 0 44,841 24005148UW LEAK AT GEARBOX CONNECTOR, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION LEAKING
32410148UW POW STR PUMP-LEAK
31774 01 60920 12342 04/11/2011 04/12/2011 12 42,810 4113000100 Bulkhead (incl. carrier) cracked / broken / torn off
6121001200 Vehicle battery permanent failure
22007 01 149120 41420 09/24/2010 10/01/2010 0 42,747 10320105MP STATE & LOCAL TAXES - FULL MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
11720376MP ENG AIR FILTER-DIRTY-MP
85990091MP OIL SERVICE(MP)AFTER THE 1ST
85990501MP STANDARD OPERATION MP
04923 01 112270 566213 06/25/2010 07/02/2010 23 39,652 1214151200 Component, DME control unit permanent failure
04923 01 93500 562893 04/02/2010 04/08/2010 14 35,734 1811014800 Front exhaust pipes (Y-pipe) leaking
04923 01 84440 561472 02/26/2010 03/04/2010 5 34,401 1832011500 Catalytic converter permanent malfunction
04923 01 53850 556654 11/02/2009 11/03/2009 1 28,913 6130247800 Switch/button, multifunction steering wheel (MFL) poor surface finish
04923 01 57710 556534 10/31/2009 11/10/2009 2 28,909 10320105MP STATE & LOCAL TAXES - FULL MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
34110077MP FT BRAKE PADS - MAINTENANCE PLAN
3421193900 Rear brake pad wear sensor unpleasant noises
5116094100 Glovebox, front passenger's side poorly adapted/fitted
85990101MP VEHICLE CHECK
85990501MP STANDARD OPERATION MP
04923 01 28670 551849 07/15/2009 07/17/2009 0 24,113 34000077MP BRAKE FLUID CHANGE- FULL MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
64310237MP MICROFILTER REPLACEMENT
85990091MP OIL SERVICE(MP)AFTER THE 1ST
85990501MP STANDARD OPERATION MP
04923 01 990350 545346 02/23/2009 03/03/2009 4 18,505 34210077MP RR BRAKE PADS - MAINTENANCE PLAN
6121001200 Vehicle battery permanent failure
85990501MP STANDARD OPERATION MP
04923 01 968650 541925 12/09/2008 12/16/2008 0 15,908 34117777MP FRONT BRAKE PADS & ROTORS - MAINTENANCE PLAN
61610077MP FT WIPER RUBBER INSERT-MP
85990501MP STANDARD OPERATION MP
04923 01 945010 537769 09/12/2008 09/13/2008 5 12,110 5145003900 Complete dashboard panelling (including carriers) unpleasant noises
85990089MP 1ST ENG OIL SERVICE-FULL MAINTENANCE
85990501MP STANDARD OPERATION MP
Are these issues a deal breaker? I look to you for advice before I make a great buy or a huge mistake!
CT