Looking at 2013 535i xDrive with 108K miles

Boostin335 · 08-29-2023, 02:32 PM

Hi all,

I am looking at picking this car up, its my cousins neighbors. Suburban owned/driven and the guy probably about 55-60 and always serviced it at BMW when needed, has some maintenance records. Car runs nice and no CELs etc. Clean title, no accidents.

I am just curious what should I be looking out for with this mileage? I did have a 2008 335i xdrive back in the day.

Appreciate any help.

Thanks!

cdmulders · 08-30-2023, 12:16 AM

Interestingly enough, you could be describing my car. 2013 535xi, with 120k miles. Always maintained, and no major issues and no accidents. I've owned the car since new, and what I've had done over the years is as follows:
- A/C condensor replaced
- 2 x CV axles / joints replaced
- thermostat housing replaced
- waterpump replaced
- transmission flush
- valve cover replaced
- lower front suspension parts that are prone to wear replaced (I'd have to dig up records to be more specific)
- driver's side door lock actuator replaced
- rear guibo / flex disc x 2

That's it. Also the usual brakes, oil changes, etc. I'm still on the original dynamic shocks & sway bars. No engine issues at all. Normal oil consumption. Some wear on the driver's inside door handle.

Trian · 08-30-2023, 07:22 AM

Do you know what's been done for repairs and when? Great cars but wear & tear is a fact of mileage and time. As example, water pump usually goes out for most at around 80,000 miles. Has it been replaced?

Boostin335 · 08-30-2023, 11:40 AM

Thanks for the couple responses so far.

I am going to see the car and see what records he actually has. He has owned it the last 6 and 1/2 years.

He put new tires on it a couple months ago - so that's good.

Brakes he said were done a little bit before he bought it at 50K miles (now at 108) - what are people getting out of the brakes - I would think they probably need to be done soon. Saw Powerstop kit is like $570 online, plus labor. I figure another $700 probably in labor?

He said the previous owner had replaced the water pump and some gaskets - I figure valve cover gaskets?

The guy is a fairly high level individual for a company - this was his daily. He always had services done at our local BMW dealer. So would be great to see if he has those records or I can even call BMW dealer as they would have them saved. Would be nice to see if he had any suspension stuff done - control arms, CV axles/joints, etc.

Anything I should specifically look for or ask would be great. I am debating between this and a 2014 Audi A6 3.0t - they hold their value more - the BMW is a good bit cheaper. Even was looking at MMR and auction numbers.

08-29-2023, 02:32 PM	#1
Boostin335 Lieutenant Colonel 562 Rep 1,723 Posts Drives: G82 M4CX, C8, MKIV Supra Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North/Central NJ iTrader: (2)	Looking at 2013 535i xDrive with 108K miles - comments on things to check? Hi all, I am looking at picking this car up, its my cousins neighbors. Suburban owned/driven and the guy probably about 55-60 and always serviced it at BMW when needed, has some maintenance records. Car runs nice and no CELs etc. Clean title, no accidents. I am just curious what should I be looking out for with this mileage? I did have a 2008 335i xdrive back in the day. Appreciate any help. Thanks!
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08-30-2023, 12:16 AM	#2
cdmulders Captain 327 Rep 697 Posts Drives: 2013 535xi Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Nanoose Bay, BC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW 535i xDrive [0.00] 2010 E89 Z4 sDrive35i [8.00]	Interestingly enough, you could be describing my car. 2013 535xi, with 120k miles. Always maintained, and no major issues and no accidents. I've owned the car since new, and what I've had done over the years is as follows: - A/C condensor replaced - 2 x CV axles / joints replaced - thermostat housing replaced - waterpump replaced - transmission flush - valve cover replaced - lower front suspension parts that are prone to wear replaced (I'd have to dig up records to be more specific) - driver's side door lock actuator replaced - rear guibo / flex disc x 2 That's it. Also the usual brakes, oil changes, etc. I'm still on the original dynamic shocks & sway bars. No engine issues at all. Normal oil consumption. Some wear on the driver's inside door handle. __________________ 2013 535xi, Carbon Black, beige interior, M Sport package, HUD, DDC & ARS, ACS springs, Kelleners wheels 2010 Z4 35i, Crimson Red, beige interior, 6sp manual, Adapative Suspension 2000 528i, Cosmo Black, beige interior, Sport package (retired) Last edited by cdmulders; 08-30-2023 at 09:46 AM.. Reason: Oops - I forgot about the water pump
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Trian Second Lieutenant 79 Rep 264 Posts Drives: 2015 535i M-Sport Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Victoria, B.C. iTrader: (0)	Do you know what's been done for repairs and when? Great cars but wear & tear is a fact of mileage and time. As example, water pump usually goes out for most at around 80,000 miles. Has it been replaced?
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Boostin335 Lieutenant Colonel 562 Rep 1,723 Posts Drives: G82 M4CX, C8, MKIV Supra Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North/Central NJ iTrader: (2)	Thanks for the couple responses so far. I am going to see the car and see what records he actually has. He has owned it the last 6 and 1/2 years. He put new tires on it a couple months ago - so that's good. Brakes he said were done a little bit before he bought it at 50K miles (now at 108) - what are people getting out of the brakes - I would think they probably need to be done soon. Saw Powerstop kit is like $570 online, plus labor. I figure another $700 probably in labor? He said the previous owner had replaced the water pump and some gaskets - I figure valve cover gaskets? The guy is a fairly high level individual for a company - this was his daily. He always had services done at our local BMW dealer. So would be great to see if he has those records or I can even call BMW dealer as they would have them saved. Would be nice to see if he had any suspension stuff done - control arms, CV axles/joints, etc. Anything I should specifically look for or ask would be great. I am debating between this and a 2014 Audi A6 3.0t - they hold their value more - the BMW is a good bit cheaper. Even was looking at MMR and auction numbers.
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