Anything to look for on 09 BMW 5 Series?
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The question
Thinking of buying an 09 BMW 5 Series M Sport (2.0 diesel), the E60 model. Any advice or things to look out for? Mileage is circa 75k.
Thanks
Asked by Paul O'Neill ·
Expert answer
Hi Paul,
The biggest issue is the infamous N47 diesel timing chain problem. The engine was designed with a zero-maintenance timing chain, mounted at the back of the engine, which then proved prone to (costly) failures. Most will have been fixed or replaced by now, but it’s still something to be cautious of. The rest is mostly irritating electrical issues, but just make sure you don’t buy one without a very full service history.
Answered by Neil Briscoe