Impossible question

Mac B · 10-21-2016, 01:44 PM

My 530D SE is coming up to 3 years old, 54,000 miles (I do about 18-20,000 pa), has given me no trouble and is as fast and smooth as ever. It has been BMW serviced in accordance with CBS, and the bodywork is an excellent condition.
The impossible question is: How many more years might it perform well with average luck before I'd be at risk of major mechanical expenditure? There are far too many variables, I know, but I'd be interested in forum members' opinions.

Johnny Grabble · 10-21-2016, 03:14 PM

I like impossible questions. I do a similar mileage to you and service it according to CBS. I've run 5 series diesels for a good few years now. I typically change them at between 80-100k, 5 to 6 years use. Since 2008, the only non planned spend was a headlight bulb. Maybe just lucky...

AP · 10-22-2016, 09:35 AM

not a F10 but my previous E39 I had for 10 years and the only unscheduled expenditure right at the end was a failed alternator.
mileage to be fair was only 55000.

IanS100 · 10-23-2016, 07:18 PM

Now that you've asked the question you'll be lucky if you can get to the end of your road before something major gives up the ghost

alexank · 10-24-2016, 01:25 PM

You should easily be able to add another 100K to that mileage or are you like my next door neighbours?

They change their car every time it needs a wash otherwise they would not be able to keep up with the Jones at the Golf Club.

red-max · 11-21-2016, 09:12 AM

So for me the question would be; should you extend the warranty (or take out a 3rd party warranty), or put the warranty money in a safe place each year, saving up for the major failure that may or may not come?

Mac B · 11-21-2016, 10:51 AM

That's another impossible decision!

gtthree · 11-21-2016, 11:08 AM

My car is 6 years old this December, registered Dec 2010 and 92k miles

So far the only failure has been a single rear spring.

Preventative maintenance I have carried out includes:
- diff oil change
- gear box oil change and sump/filter replacement.

I've also move the oil changes to 9k, from 18k, fuel and engine air filters will be advanced to 18k from 36k in due course.
It has also received front and rear discs and pads between 72k and 88k.

10-21-2016, 01:44 PM	#1
Mac B Private 7 Rep 69 Posts Drives: 520D SE saloon (G30) Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Yorkshire iTrader: (0)	Impossible question My 530D SE is coming up to 3 years old, 54,000 miles (I do about 18-20,000 pa), has given me no trouble and is as fast and smooth as ever. It has been BMW serviced in accordance with CBS, and the bodywork is an excellent condition. The impossible question is: How many more years might it perform well with average luck before I'd be at risk of major mechanical expenditure? There are far too many variables, I know, but I'd be interested in forum members' opinions.
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10-21-2016, 03:14 PM	#2
Johnny Grabble Second Lieutenant 56 Rep 225 Posts Drives: 530d Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Cheshire UK iTrader: (0)	I like impossible questions. I do a similar mileage to you and service it according to CBS. I've run 5 series diesels for a good few years now. I typically change them at between 80-100k, 5 to 6 years use. Since 2008, the only non planned spend was a headlight bulb. Maybe just lucky...
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10-22-2016, 09:35 AM	#3
AP Major General 2762 Rep 5,085 Posts Drives: G30 M550 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	not a F10 but my previous E39 I had for 10 years and the only unscheduled expenditure right at the end was a failed alternator. mileage to be fair was only 55000.
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10-23-2016, 07:18 PM	#4
IanS100 Major General 136 Rep 5,050 Posts Drives: 520d F10 LCI M Sport Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Southport UK iTrader: (0)	Now that you've asked the question you'll be lucky if you can get to the end of your road before something major gives up the ghost
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10-24-2016, 01:25 PM	#5
alexank New Member 0 Rep 24 Posts Drives: F11 520d Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	You should easily be able to add another 100K to that mileage or are you like my next door neighbours? They change their car every time it needs a wash otherwise they would not be able to keep up with the Jones at the Golf Club.
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11-21-2016, 09:12 AM	#6
red-max First Lieutenant 42 Rep 379 Posts Drives: 520d M Sport Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	So for me the question would be; should you extend the warranty (or take out a 3rd party warranty), or put the warranty money in a safe place each year, saving up for the major failure that may or may not come? __________________ 2018 G30 520d M Sport with M Sport Plus - Mediterranean Blue Previously: 2015 F32 430d M Sport, 2012 F10 520d M Sport, 2009 E92 320d M Sport, 2006 E92 335d, 2004 E60 530d, 2000 E39 525d, 1997 E39 523i
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Mac B Private 7 Rep 69 Posts Drives: 520D SE saloon (G30) Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Yorkshire iTrader: (0)	That's another impossible decision!
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11-21-2016, 11:08 AM	#8
gtthree Private First Class 44 Rep 196 Posts Drives: F10 530d Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	My car is 6 years old this December, registered Dec 2010 and 92k miles So far the only failure has been a single rear spring. Preventative maintenance I have carried out includes: - diff oil change - gear box oil change and sump/filter replacement. I've also move the oil changes to 9k, from 18k, fuel and engine air filters will be advanced to 18k from 36k in due course. It has also received front and rear discs and pads between 72k and 88k.
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