10-23-2020, 12:21 PM | #1 |
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I have been a BMW guy for a while. We currently have two, a 2008 335i and a 2012 135i. Looking at getting a used 2013 X5M with low miles (44K). I did some lurking here and on google and it seems that injectors, PCV pipe cracks and rod bearings are some of the big issues. Anything else I should look for? The Carfax looks good and was last inspected/serviced by a local BMW dealer last month and I know they actually checked stuff because "Transfer case module/computer replaced" was in the report... bmw records indicate no open recalls either, so they must have completed all of them (hopefully have all current injectors...that was the big issue with my 335, besides the HPFP saga).
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10-23-2020, 12:48 PM | #2 |
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Footwell module and you're probably about to need a new battery. With the battery, make sure the installer fully charges it before you drive away. The new batteries discharge on the shelf and will throw all kinds of crazy codes if they install it that way.
Your oil pan gasket will probably be leaking, but that's not a major issue. The rear air suspension could also be leaking. I've also had 3 ignition coils go bad, but I'm at 78k. Enjoy!!! |
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10-23-2020, 04:02 PM | #3 |
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For sure I would have an INDY BMW shop inspect it first. I've had mine for a year and a half and not one issue (knock on wood) BUT, it had major repairs done to it just before I bought it, i.e. new transmission, new turbos, new vacuum lines, filtered air ducts, suspension, so the Dealer report was 8 pages long. Good Luck!
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That's why you get an aftermarket exclusionary warranty with it, that is if you can get one for a good price, which I did. Unless you can wrench yourself, and in the words of a few people I know that KNOW BMW's, including a service manager, there is no way they would recommend owning a used, out of warranty BMW, without a decent warranty. This would apply to modern, computerized editions, not to old school BMW's. My X5M had a grand total of $30K of repairs done by the previous owner's warranty company before I bought it. It would be frankly stupid to own this vehicle without a warranty, unless you can wrench it yourself. Just my opinion.
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The perfect candidate would be a low mileage truck from the northern states/Canada that was only driven during the mild summers or one from the southern states only driven during the mild winters. Good luck and post pics when you get one |
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Ill 3rd this and say I’ve had about 30k in repairs as well over the course of 3 years. Not including tires, oil changes, and etc.
Common failures on this vehicle not listed above Rear main seal (will go if you haven’t had it done) Evap coils Expansion tank Turbo coolant pump Turbo,coolant lines Turbo pneumatic pressure converters Filtered air duct cracks Oil coolant lines and return block leaks Valve cover seals Alternators Engine partition Map sensors Common e70:failures E brake actuator Heater control valve Sunroof Power rear hatch struts Engine partition Alternators Hatch rattles Rod bearings are not common. There are 3 tuned vehicles written about here with suspected rod bearing failures. I’ve yet to read about a stock one that has had this. Get an extended warranty. I would not own one without it. I do wrench on it myself, but a lot of repairs are very very time consuming. I purchased my 2011 with 41k miles in 2017 1 owner with an extended warranty. It covered almost all of the repairs. I bought a second one same coverage with an additional 5yrs and 72k miles. Haven’t used it yet. So mine should be under warranty until 2025 and about 115k miles. Of course if it keeps on it’s current trajectory I’ll exceed the policies lifetime max before 2025. Most warranties have a life time coverage max equivalent to the market value of the car at the time of purchase. I think the 2nd extended warranty is 27k lifetime max. Last edited by Thecastle; 10-25-2020 at 08:58 AM.. |
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Issues that have prevailed in my ownership:
Fried FRM Module Cracked PVC Lines Camshaft (Exhaust Side) VANOS Sprocket Common Issues: Injector Failure Valve Stem Seals Fried FRM Module Cracked PVC Lines Rear Air System/Bag Failure |
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Valve Stem Seals is not common on the S63 - It is on the N63 motor, but doesn't pop up as much on our motors
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