I have this shape 2014 but 520d only coverd 80k miles. Still looks drives like new. F10 is such an underrated car you don’t see many compared to the 3 series but it’s just perfect all rounder
@rafh27539 ай бұрын
I own the pre facelift from 2011 with a stage 1 map software only. It really is the perfect all rounder. Maintenance is key and a little on the pricey side, but they will treat you well in the long run. The headlight seals almost always fail north of 10 years old. If you're not good at DIY, that's £1k+ per side for a new unit) Rocker cover gaskets always fail north of 100k (£500 job for injector gasket, new rocker cover and gasket) Timing chains may or may not fail around 150k onwards, or even sooner with poor oil intervals. (£1200-£1500 job) Aux belt and tensioners will need doing around 120k. (£400-500 job) At this milage, suspension related parts may need work too so be concious of that, check MOT history to determine if its been done etc. springs are about £70 each corner and struts are £180+ each corner, control arms are around £100 each part. Ball joints are about £50. (Autodoc prices but OEM parts) Tyres can be about £150 for fronts and rears can be about £180. (Staggered) New battery is about £200 fitted and coded
@SuperKoreanzombie8 ай бұрын
Thanks for the info, spot on. My F30 328 currently needs new gasket cover/ injector due to leak, and also Wastegate actuator at 90k miles 2013
@THEG12EG7 ай бұрын
Good advice mate, one more thing to add is the rod bearings can go at approx 130k+ £1500 job
@rafh27537 ай бұрын
@@THEG12EG yeah true. Mines at 127k. When it reaches 150k I think if I still have it and all is ok, I may do chain and bearings then.
@stevenclark19737 ай бұрын
Great video. I'm on my 4th 5 series.. had a 530D and the others 520Ds... tried other cars in between and keep coming back to them. The F10's have just everything you'd need.
@tonyg80479 ай бұрын
I had a 2016 530d m sport. Absolutely loved it. Wish I'd kept it. Now have an M440i and I'd go back to that 5 series hands down, even though it was heavier and slower. Not sure why people worry about 100k plus on a quality ca. My European friends don't think this is huge mileage, they drive across countries so mileage isn't an issue there.
@runnidgaming08409 ай бұрын
Great cars indeed!
@DJMarcusGrant7 ай бұрын
Makes the market better for those of us who prefer to buy very well maintained high mileage cars. Still have my 172k 335D which had full bmw service history and only 1 previous owner 😍.
@THEG12EG7 ай бұрын
The worry is the rod bearings.. a weak point of the n57
@Kingpin3335 ай бұрын
@@DJMarcusGrantdid you change the timing chain on your 335d?
@alberto.coutinho5 ай бұрын
I’m looking to buy, do I need to worry about 3.0? About expensive insurance
@fieldbiker4 ай бұрын
I had a 520D (F11 model) which had 273k KM on the dashboard. Never had an issue with it, low consumption, low in maintenance, a fantastic car, until a truck couldn't break in time and hit the back ... the frame was distorted , but it went to Poland for repair. I am sure it's still driving somewhere there.
@АндрейНикнейм-ц9о7 күн бұрын
Damaged cars after repairs in Poland go to Ukraine. Look for your BMW there)
@ricowswave13249 ай бұрын
I’ve had same but the bigger brother 535d there rapid the torque is immense makes you’re heart churn! especially on motorways honestly can keep up on any fast cars and cruises smoothly long drive ❤
@Thuds5939 ай бұрын
Do you think it’s worth getting this or the facelift version 2018 530d I think it was?
@carlfitter23509 ай бұрын
Ulez thing is a joke, have a 330D 2012 which isn’t compliant, even tho I’m certain it’s the same engine as this - looking to potentially go to an S5 V8 which somehow is compliant - great video, 5 series a little to Barge-y for me (for now at least)
@Scalbow959 ай бұрын
Id love S5 V8 but 695 road tax 😮
@carlfitter23509 ай бұрын
@@Scalbow95 yeah would he paying in 6 month instalments 😂
@NomadJRG9 ай бұрын
@@Scalbow95 £735 now, at least that's what my C63 is
@THEG12EG7 ай бұрын
It's the dpf
@CL4SSiCS5 ай бұрын
V8 cars are actually very clean 😂
@mercboy1119 ай бұрын
You’re right. Truly boils down to the owner and how she was looked after. I had a W211 E240 and it did 200,000kms before I had to let her go. Every six months she was always on Liquimoly Leichtlauf Hightec 5w40 plus Ceratec. And I always use Shell / BP 95 😊
@Birmingham_racing9 ай бұрын
If I ever was to buy a 5 series it would have to be a 6 cylinder diesel soo smooth
@Birmingham_racing9 ай бұрын
The f10 is in my opinion best looking car in its class but if it's an estate I would go with the a6 it just looks better as in estate
@nmeister6720 күн бұрын
5:00 I've always liked those style indicator stalks. Piece of cake to get used to and nice to not have that annoying plasticy flapping sound as it returns to centre, after the turn 😅
@OmerAAleem24 күн бұрын
I love my 530d M. I don't think I would want to change it with anything else in the future.
@ashishrkhadka24 күн бұрын
I prefer the soft-touch tactile indicators over the fixed ones. You could gently push the indicator in the same direction to cancel an active turn signal, which helps prevent accidental signaling errors. I really miss this feature on my newer 218d. Strange that you don't like it.
@liamsxa8 ай бұрын
remapped my 09 530d, breaks traction no problem now
@techunboxing27759 ай бұрын
You have to show more than 5 cars at your scoreboard this time u only showed the cars which are slower but I wanna see the cars which are faster aswell
@matthewkitney58269 ай бұрын
Could you test a 2012 sort of era Audi A7, 245bhp model? Cheers
@Thuds5939 ай бұрын
Do you think it’s worth spending a little bit more for the facelift 2018 530d ? Does the same face lift come with the same engine ? Awesome videos as usual!
@SuperKoreanzombie8 ай бұрын
If u afford to, always get a facelift They usually include a lot of tweaks other than some cosmetic changes.
@stepaman27 күн бұрын
Thanks.Im considiring buying a 14 530d m sedan🙂
@163pziko9 ай бұрын
do the bmw m5 comp again and do more city driving
@runnidgaming08408 ай бұрын
Would love to see a review of a 2017/2018 330e
@COOLUKGAMER6 ай бұрын
I actually really like the indicators. When I picked up my E92 335i not too long ago it felt pretty intuitive to use and I prefer them more than the normal stalks.
@sammilburn4459 ай бұрын
im very impressed at that steering wheel too. ive noticed these f gen m sport wheels wear really bad. my 2017 220d is on just shy of 39k and looks pretty rough to the point where im considering a retrim, but dont want to lose the heated wheel. you can tell bmws are built to last in this f generation though
@runnidgaming08409 ай бұрын
The leather dye is really sensitive , when cleaning don’t use excessive heat or strong cleaners 👍🏼
@sammilburn4459 ай бұрын
@@runnidgaming0840 thanks for that :) mine was pretty rough when I got the car, even with only 15k miles on it :( im hoping a stitch over the top retrim will make it smarter and not feel cheap. When the day comes and I replace my 2 series, hopefully the next bmw will have a better condition steering wheel 😂
@tris14529 ай бұрын
I've had a F-series 4 series and 5 series and noticed this too. They're super nice wheels when kept nice, but when trawling autotrader you do notice some wheels look really rough despite being low miles.
@sammilburn4459 ай бұрын
@@tris1452 I didn’t pick up on it when I got mine but now notice it all the time. But for the spec of the car and the price, which was a steal at the time, a worn looking steering wheel isnt the end of the world at all. Definitely thinking of a retrim though
@im2xrated2 күн бұрын
Messing up the car
@alberto.coutinho5 ай бұрын
this is expensive insurance car? what about consuption
@Syncretic.3 ай бұрын
If it’s expensive get a lower version of the 5 series. Generally speaking, it’s not that expensive.
@runnidgaming08408 ай бұрын
Out of the 30e and 30i drivetrain, which feels quicker?
@meepmeep25887 ай бұрын
30i, same power, less weight and very very tunable, 30e has 20i engine which has higher compression than 30i engine
@realmusicreallife9 ай бұрын
Bmw went back to proper indicators because the general public are stupid and cant appreciate all the hard work it takes to make a decent indicator stalk.
@Thuds5939 ай бұрын
Including yourself right ?
@realmusicreallife9 ай бұрын
No not me. My e70 x5m still has the soft touch indicators. So carry on....
@Thuds5939 ай бұрын
@@realmusicreallife still on finance though you don’t own it just renting it 😂😂
@mnoovurvi7 ай бұрын
@@Thuds593"finance" and "renting" are mutually exclusive. Finance is method of payment, like paying cash. You still own it.
@runnidgaming08409 ай бұрын
How does this compare to the 530e?
@ParagonCarsLondon9 ай бұрын
better than 530e. Powertrain feels more consistent in its delivery.
@runnidgaming08409 ай бұрын
@@ParagonCarsLondon is 530d faster in a race you reckon? Thanks mate
@ParagonCarsLondon9 ай бұрын
@@runnidgaming0840 530e is a little quicker 30-70 but the 530d is deffo quicker at higher speeds.
@derbigpr5004 ай бұрын
Thats not high mileage at all. Barely broken in. It's hard to find them with less than 200k km in Germany, and they EASILY do 500k.
@hifirulezzz18 күн бұрын
You are happy right before you take out intake and see all carbon buildup.
@xianpettit54175 ай бұрын
99k miles too high for a 2014 f10 530d? Service history on it is all up to date
@guy44692 ай бұрын
its 2024 why is he amazed by 132000 miles its nothing my 1999 E38 is on 220,000 miles its quiet as a mouse .