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07-26-2015, 02:37 PM | #1 |
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F10 Presale Inspection: What to look for
Hi folks, can you share areas to focus on as I look for a clean, gently used F10. Besides the usual, are there any areas specific to the F10 that need an extra look?
This particular 2011 535i xdrive has a manufacture date of July 2011. Is this date after the initial MY2011/2012 issues were worked out? Any common areas for rattling? Also wondering what the threshold is for normal wear and tear items on certified cars. For instance, does the dealer have to replace curbed wheels or only refinish? What is an acceptable level of brake wear? Tire wear? I understand these are all normal use items and I don't expect to get brand new with a used car, but I also expect that the certification means that certain items will be replaced/refurbished prior to sale/ as part of certification. Please advise. TIA |
07-26-2015, 07:48 PM | #2 |
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I don't really know how up to date this list is, but you can download one here.
http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Conte...eoverride=true You'll just have to trust the dealer and hope all items in the checklist were checked and criteria met. Some are better than others when certifying cars, but all will try to keep their cost as low as possible. Buying locally helps, you can go back quickly and revisit things if not entirely happy within first few weeks. |
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07-27-2015, 12:26 PM | #4 |
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Just an FYI, when I purchased my CPO 2011 535I Xdrive last year, I made the them give me new tires, new brakes and rotors and they installed new battery prior to the sale.
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07-27-2015, 01:52 PM | #5 |
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Got the checklist from the dealer. Notable entries:
41k miles In service date 10/28/2011 Front brakes due in 3,728 miles Rear brakes due in 22,991 miles Oil service performed 10/25/12, 10/12/13, 11/7/14 Rear pads serviced 5/3/13 Fuild flush performed 3/23/13 Tires: remaining tread inside/center/outside LF 6/6/6 LR 5/5/5 RR 5/5/5 RF 6/6/6 Brakes: (measurement, rotor condition) LF 13mm replace rotor/rusted LR 10mm good RR 10mm good RF 13mm replace rotor/rusted performed glass repair/chip replaced a door seal and sup holder replaced wiper blades oil & coolant (?) gasket/leaking (replaced?) Pork Chops - Replaced both Front Pork Chop Assemblies - Damaged Lower Engine cover - Replaced Lower Engine cover - Damaged Inner Fender Well - Replaced Right Front Fender Well - Damaged |
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