What To Look For When Buying a Used BMW E60 M Sport

in this video i go over all the common problems and what to look for before even attempting to purchase a bmw e60 i use my own BMW E60 M SPORT in this video to go over everything about the bmw e60 itself

[@750gg]

In depth on the E60. Another one helping the BMW Community. We appreciate it Dean.👍🏾💯

[@mazmalik399]

My go to video on E60. This video is very valuable and informative. It will highlight ALL the things to look out for and has in my opinion the best example of E60 tp base the video on. YOU MUST SEE BEFORE YOU BUY E60!!!! Doc I salute you sir for a 💎 production.

[@TheKeenMechanic]

Well done. One of the best and detailed reviews out there. You know your stuff. How do you even remember all this mate?😎

[@BMWDoctor]

Just having both engines with the same issues all the time and having to do all the same things constantly it becomes just the normal

[@rrychmoore7317]

“Ikr”...(“I Know Right”..) Just a #Genius 😍

[@gixerman09]

Just bought one thanks I learnt a lot very informative

[@matthewbarnes1561]

Good video mate wish you done this a few months ago when I bought my e60 525i lol

[@BMWDoctor]

I was meant to mate but I was strapped doing so much other things lol I should have done this when I started

[@konamimgs2]

Just bought a 2008 E61 550i Touring M Sport.... I am a mechanic and very technically minded so hopefully the experience goes well

[@stuartmcgarrigle6610]

Another one, get an old toothbrush and can of compressed air and clean the dash vent near cd player. There is a temp sensor in there and adds cooling for unit.

[@LeedsHypnotherapist]

One of the best videos I've seen so far. I'm looking to buy an e60 within the next month. I'm tied between the petrol and diesel versions. It's a 35 mile journey each way to work and I've heard that diesel BMWs cost more on maintenance than petrol versions. I'd be interested in hearing which would be better to own taking in traveling plus maintenance. After lockdown ends I'll travel 1-2 hours each way on weekends as well

[@3LTwinTurboDiesel]

Beautiful e60 , wana swap? 😂😂😂 another quality video keep it up this will help allot of people

[@BMWDoctor]

Not swap mate loool no is your one full spec email me pictures

[@matthewbarnes1561]

It's all good mate nearley at a 1000 subs good job man looking forward to more videos.

[@BMWDoctor]

Cheers mate still way way off the watch time 1000 subs don’t mean jack mate at all now lol KZbin changed up all the rules so now I need 4000hrs and 1000 subs not even close with the watch time yet

[@MrWaheedulHaque]

@@BMWDoctor 277,000 subs now :p amazing growth

[@Pinoy4831]

Am considering buying a 2006 535d and this video will help in my decision

[@basman188]

Nice clean one that Dean 👍🏼 great walk around some useful knowledge for us e60 owners 🤘🏼

[@nedas4417]

Thank you very much bud, your videos help me a lot, very informative.

[@BMWDoctor]

No problem 👍

[@fawziacharles8957]

Hi. Thank you for these guides. I'm about to buy an E60. All the way from RSA in Pretoria 😊.

[@Arod.100m]

Great video Dr.Deen I'm a e60 owner I have a 2004 e60 530i ihave done all my maintenance myself but I would like to know what would be the best software to get thru you so I can update my car what do ineed to buy 1st and do ineed all the software's or could I get one thru you I dont trust the ones online so if u could help thank you

[@nebulaforest7284]

Bought an early 08 520d SE E60 lci with 144,000 for 2.5k, had it for 4 months now at 148k cant fault it, very responsive & achieving 50mpg average. Only thing I’ve noticed is power steering res looks like it’s had a bit of seepage. In my opinion the e60 is a timeless design & plan on keeping until the wheels fall off, not like most of my friends being 21 wanting to finance the latest hot hatches

[@BMWDoctor]

That’s very good to know mate and I’m proud you have said that I have friends exactly the same they can’t afford it and get it on finance to look the best and have the very latest technology and speed but when it goes wrong they are left with a debt and repairs they can’t afford e60 is a very good looking car and still fits in till this day and age with al the other cars and even looks better then most

[@nebulaforest7284]

Exactly, I’d rather own the car than drive around in the banks one, bonus being this one has hit near the bottom of its depreciation - older cars have more character anyway & have always liked the e60 design as a kid. Do you know much about the n47 timing chain? Have read some forums online that tend to bash it but mine seems fine

[@BMWDoctor]

Nebular Forest yes mate I know all about that engine very well avoid the 2.0d like a plague do not get that all timing chains fail on them and they are at the back of the engine only get 3.0 engines do not get any 2.0 variants bmw drivers we are not broke we can afford 19mpg around town forget that 30mpg around town

[@tracyphillips3325]

Great video Dean. Good information.

[@BMWDoctor]

Cheers Tracy

[@ianyoung4605]

Hey buddy, Quick question. I have a 2006 525i. Had it for almost two years. Didn’t come with the manual. Can you please tell me is it an e60 or which motor I have n52 or otherwise. I live in Canada and I think the car came from Florida. Thanks for your time. Btw I watch your KZbin more than Joe Rohan these days. Keep up the great work.

[@mrbokke81]

I've always wanted a bmw and there are so many clean e60s here in Ireland and go for great prices however the majority are 2.0d n47 engine. I know the 2007 and below models have the m47 which is more reliable but over here, the insurance absolutely murder you if the car is older than 10 years. Im going to chance getting a low mileage 2009 2010 520d E60 and make sure i use the best oil from the start and change it every 10 000 kms. I dont have a heavy foot with my cars so hopefully all goes well

[@rrychmoore7317]

I SO APPRECIATE YOU!!!! 🥰 ...Feel like you sent this for me to understand my new LOVE for my 2006 BMW 530i.. Good bless 😊 you friend...

[@BMWDoctor]

You are so welcome!

[@ForeignMRE]

Lots of great information Dean. I have a question: Why is the front and rear license plates different color? Here in the Texas the front and rear are exactly the same.

[@BMWDoctor]

There like that for speed cameras lol

[@johndoes5641]

My 08' 550i m-sport , I cannot adjust the seat heat position within Idrive, but I can on passengers .

[@Darktimesv]

This video would have helped 4 years ago when I got my e60 500i valve stem cover leak. Could have talked off $1-$2k there 😂

[@KamenTabakov]

Which tool do you use to check cars? STD?

[@andreasholmlarsen770]

Will i regret getting a 2005 e60 530i m sport and save some money over a lci model?

[@sohamkenny9684]

My 525i is having idilling issues so what would the problem be ?

[@TomleyRC]

15 adverts! come on man! Watched 12s..... would have liked to watch all of it!

[@BMWDoctor]

Well complain to google I don’t make the adverts they do as they want people to buy there membership so you don’t have ads go complain to them

[@TomleyRC]

👍

[@sohamkenny9684]

Hello there I just bought a 525i just a few days ago and the steering feels like a bit hard like I feel like I am driving a truck so do u know what the problem might be ?

[@Roadwarrior92]

Brilliant work

[@Frank00]

At 16:40 you mention something about a sensor and the AC not working, my wife’s car has a issue where the AC or heat will turn it’s self off or change the fan speed, also in not sure it it’s related the heat takes a while to get hot and when it does it’s really hot and you can’t get it to cool down. Any help is appreciated.

[@BMWDoctor]

that will be your heater control valve which sits under the bonnet on the chassis leg on the passenger side

[@Frank00]

BMW Doctor thanks a lot!!

[@carlstanton1192]

Hi there I'm having trouble with the Radio and the rear boot doesn't open with the key fob

[@kevinvandevelde9789]

Dang Dean now you want me to start buying a 2nd car 👍

[@BMWDoctor]

Why lol

[@kevinvandevelde9789]

@@BMWDoctor I have always liked Bimmers . You fella's get the better one's in the UK. Saw another BMW for sale here but its a auction car. RED Flag

[@AleksAndrosik]

thanks from canada!

[@malcolmstanford4776]

just got one 152000(auto) on clock good going car might need a few pointers re services etc if thats ok

[@spiceeofficial6775]

Hi dean i just subscribed! When i drive a long distance it hits trans malfunctioning and thr gear changes any help please

[@vladislavovi44]

Good Day! Im sorry for bothering you but i need an advice from a professional that knows and understand BMW’s. My name is Valdislav and i am a student in Germany.I have never owned a BMW but i always wanted to try the e60 and now i think i can afford buying the car.My car in the moment is an old VW Golf 4 1.4l Benzin/Petrol,nothing much.I am interrested in a BMW e60 530i 231HP without direct injection and a Manual transmission i have understood that the engines N52 and M54 are one of the best choices.Here in germany many e60 have full service books and TÜV till 2020. However i have watched your videos and other as well and have seen that those models tend to fill with water and there are other things that i still don’t know. I need your advice if it is a good idea at this stage of my life to buy a vehicle like that,if it is going to be problematic and if there is anything else i need to consider before buying one? Thank you very much in advance for your time!!

[@ibrahimjamil2774]

Please advise, I'm currently looking at a BMW 520d M sport 2008 with 137k mileage, MOT seems all good without any failed MOT services apart from 2 advisories since 2011 onwards. Is it worth buying? The interior looks sooooo good and I understand the performance is also good. The price currently sits at £3750. With 3 months warranty from dealer. Please advise if this is a car to go for interms of its cost and the miles it's done. Bearing in mind, it has not yet failed MOT and apparently the dealers do an inspection on pretty much everything from electronics to interior checks and body checks, engine checks etc.

[@BMWDoctor]

Brother get out of here man with your 520D crap do I look like I do 520D or care about that piece of crap get a V8 then we will talk this ain’t no 4 cylinder heap of crap channel

[@ibrahimjamil2774]

@@BMWDoctor I wanted your opinion on it, I'm looking to buy one for my self. Please advise why you say a 520d is crap, this will change my perspective on the vehical and possibly save me some money. I'm only here for advise.

[@BMWDoctor]

Mate TIMING CHAIN FAILURE go read up N47 timing chain failure on 520D 320D

[@ibrahimjamil2774]

@@BMWDoctor Thank you, Also what would be a really decent 5 door BMW car with a nice somewhat techy interior (e.g. 520d) that has good performance (acceleration & speed, realiable and is below £4k and under 2L? If it's outside of BMW brand, do mention that too.

[@bmw.source]

Hi Dean, are there any Manual transmission options available for the E60 5 series? For example 550i, 530i? N62/N52 engines?

[@BMWDoctor]

There maybe I’m not to sure as e60 they tried to not sell many manuals they wanted everyone to have auto but I have seen them but very rare espically 530i I prefer auto as it’s more comftable for cruising and for what I use it for

[@AleksAndrosik]

yes there are. not sure about europe but in canada we have a 545i and 530I in manual. pretty rare but there are some

[@danieledwards3803]

@@AleksAndrosik i have a e60 530i manual n52 uk

[@pfcardiff]

Thank you

[@peoplehear]

Hi great vid, good insight into the little niggles that crop up so hats off to ya! Having recently looking at some and deciding on a nice spec'd one (power but still good mpg) but not the m5 maybe one day! I'm just wondering some bits mentioned, 1- about the lighter sockets drawing to much power checking all the fuses they seem good but noticed it does have a pure highway device 12v, so guessing the last owner tapped into that line but is there anything else I could check? 2 - the drain plugs you referred to in the boot are they perm pulls or semi plugged ones? 3 - the silicone you mentioned for sensors, how did you access those, boot internally or underneath? Many thanks in advance :)

[@mwilliams82684]

Thanks for the video! Cheers

[@BMWDoctor]

your welcome mate

[@mrgreen9388]

Very handy channel 🏎👏👍🏽 subbed.

[@BMWDoctor]

No problem mate I’m from Cornwall aswel

[@mncuk]

Im gonna buy a 2007 520d 2.0 with full service history at 105K miles, do you think it’ll be worth it? Body work in great condition too

[@BMWDoctor]

Hell no I hate 4 cylinder engine why 520D why not purchase 535D or 530D or 530i 520d is problematic and no doubt timing chain will probably snap at that mileage

[@mncuk]

Bmw & Mini Doctor That was a quick reply! Thank you. Any negative things on the M47 Engine 5 series ?

[@rickymullane9973]

very nice car mate

[@BMWDoctor]

Thanks 👍

[@cntautomobilia6267]

“This is the longest I’ve ever owned a car for... I’ve had it for 8 months...” 😂😂😂😂

[@jonjomcquillan934]

Just bought a 05 plate e60 it needs a service but it has a poor / rough idle at 550 makes the car shake a little isn't to bad but the codes I got say spark plugs it's in for a service on Wednesday do you think the service and spark plug changeover will fix this problem ? (Not mechanically minded)

[@BMWDoctor]

no mate I dont but who knows usually rough idle can be alot of things on these cars updates,vanos solenoids, coils,spark plugs, oil getting into chambers many many things this will be the worst car you have owned if your not mechanically minded and you shouldn't have got this car believe me your gonna spend thousands on this car on repairs these cars are only good for mechanics who do the work there self you wait until you have electrical problems

[@jonjomcquillan934]

One of my uncles is a mechanic and the other is self taught so they tend to keep me right with cars but they both reckon it's the sparks but I'm just looking for further advice thanks for the help

[@jonjomcquillan934]

The car is under warranty aswell he only said it was due a service so we have spoke and if it's still a problem I'll have a chat with the dealership.

[@goodafy]

Hello Doc. Please what is the best Diagnostic obd2 tool for bmw e60?

[@BMWDoctor]

ista + is what I recommend for beginners anything other is for more experienced people

[@NatureandSpirit111]

The N52K(ing)!

[@e36schrauber]

Please turn off the engine next time. Thx for the good Video

[@ManishKumar-iv7ld]

Thank U :)

[@CJ-mq5ru]

what is the difference between the M sport and the 535xi?

[@BMWDoctor]

m sport has double the power over a standard model and also better body kit and styling

[@MadAlbo]

BMW Doctor double the power lol? What do you mean exactly by it?

[@juppedog]

@@BMWDoctor m sport doesn't add any power.. m perfomance or M is the one that "adds" power

[@adrianmeikle6458]

U have some good info but videos are too long...need to find a way to shorten them...but useful info

[@SuNSe7]

Is the 525i 2005 3 stage manifold ?

[@BMWDoctor]

No mate it’s not only 530i 525i 2005 may even be M54 engine aswell but if it’s n52 it will have one disa same as the m54

[@SuNSe7]

@@BMWDoctor Okay, thanks ! Ill go and see it soon. Found your video very helpful and educating for these cars. :)

[@BMWDoctor]

SuNSe7 I have hundreds up about these cars mate lol e60 is what I live for and what I built when they was new the n52 engine I made and built in Munich

[@SuNSe7]

@@BMWDoctor very nice to hear. Definitely subscribing to your channel :)

[@BMWDoctor]

SuNSe7 good man I’m sure when you subscribe they will send you all the videos on your homepage lol watch and learn how to fix all your problems and code program these cars you will be needing it if your thinking of buying one and want to bag a bargain

[@THEG12EG]

What's the tamper dot you mentioned

[@BMWDoctor]

For mileage tamper if you change ANY part that holds mileage on the car you will end up with this tamper dot to show mileage manipulation

[@adrahc]

good info but just slow down a bit,,well done

[@BMWDoctor]

Thanks mate it’s very hard for me as I’m very passionate about this and bmw OTHER channels ain’t as there all DIYER I love doing what I’m doing and helping others get there perfect bmw

[@gorsmy]

No much to go wrong with a E60 m sport had a touring had 170k when I sold it to my neighbour

[@IsraelTangaroaBirch]

Are these cars fast?

[@BMWDoctor]

No there speed limited as there for comfort not speed

[@keirongreenaway613]

Do you have a website or a way I can contact you regarding an N47

[@BMWDoctor]

What Isit regarding if it’s not about purchases.... All messages can be sent here

[@keirongreenaway613]

BMW Doctor I got 59’ plate LCI 520d n47 m sport , I have a weird slight ticking and it seems to be coming from around the water cooled EGR I’ve been told by a bmw specialist that I have nothing to worry about and also advised the short servicing is detrimental , however I’m not convinced and I am not lying to you when I say it’s making me lose sleep , no obvious cold start ticking , just when it’s warmed up I get that ever so slight tick from EGR

[@BMWDoctor]

The ticking is the injectors firing mate there is nothing to be concerned about that is perfectly normal you also have a vacuum pump there aswell which is sucking all the excess vacuum and diesel do not worry and it’s nothing of no concern if you are worried about anything relating to the car I would advise using ista to properly properly scan your car it’s something we provide if your interested in purchasing also do not leave the service life long at all ignore there bullshit they do that and that shit destroys your engine OIL AND DIESEL are crucial and critical for your engine and the pumps They lubricate every part on that car make sure you change oil and vortex breather every 6k the car will run like a dream

[@keirongreenaway613]

BMW Doctor thanks mate I really appreciate you taking the time to read and reply to me .

[@BMWDoctor]

No problem mate you are welcome

[@husseinabboud3677]

M powered bmw and not dual exhaust? Thats a first time i see it.... probably cuz im in the u.s.

[@adrahc]

good on yer

[@samirabedi6353]

اشكرك لاخلاصك بالنصيحة

[@mastersenior7340]

3 stage manifold?

[@BMWDoctor]

Yes 3 stage means throttle body bolts on and 2 disa flaps one under neath one at the top. If your in the USA you will not have this on 528xi or 328xi or the I models this is only on 530i models and SOME 330i models in the USA depending on the year

[@mastersenior7340]

@@BMWDoctor Ok, been a E39 guy all my life. Didn't know there was 2! disa flaps. But am Considering a E60 120K 2008 Manual soon (UK). You got a garage?

[@BMWDoctor]

Master Senior no I do it all from home where in the Uk are you i wouldn’t look at a manual mate 😌 the zf box is excellent on these and don’t give issues don’t believe any of these us guys telling you about problems it’s bollocks mate trust me That’s because of the heat they have and how they drive them we don’t get them issues here at all mines on 160k in original fluid and box still drives perfect and smooth it’s all about you as a owner I do take private work if you wanted too I will also state mate the disa flaps on these are NOT CHEAP you can’t buy cheap ones like you can for m54 engine everywhere bmw made this a strictly dealer only pet at a cost of £249 each same with the solenoids £350 for 2 and that goes the same for the n53 engine aswell

[@jonnyclercahill5044]

What did you say at the end that's your best friend? And you don't live without? A CeeD?

[@BMWDoctor]

Ista it’s a program to diagnose bmw exactly what bmw dealer uses please check my channel to see what it is Please see my video how to use ISTA

[@jonnyclercahill5044]

@@BMWDoctor brilliant cheers 👍👍👍

[@malcolmstanford4776]

sorry meant to say 2005

[@samirabedi6353]

انت إنسان رائع تعمل باخلاص

[@Quick2004]

If comes with full service history make sure phone BMW garage check history otherwise you can buy full service history from eBay with any stamps or location you want 🤬do your research before you buy melon

[@BMWDoctor]

Mine was genuine mate this car has full history just was neglected on the main expensive parts but oil changes was a always on mine

[@Quick2004]

BMW DOCTOR DEAN i’ve bought few melons over years few weeks later boom fucked 🤯🤯 535d hopefully next year prices go down!.. Best BMW I’ve had 2010 118d MPG 60+ 550 mils full tank! But timeing chag went 😂..few months later 120d 2007 120k decat/remap. Fast tho but engine couldn’t take power so engine diyed!..now 330i 😂

[@thomastague9359]

The manufacturer recommends a coolant flush every 24k miles or 2 years. Should we not change it?

[@BMWDoctor]

Mate stop living like the us people and come down to reality look outside the USA instead of just focusing on the bullshit your people tell you it’s like in the USA teacher you lot don’t look outside your own country for nothing hence why your so behind on stuff WHY ARE YOU CHANGING THE COOLANT the same as WHY SO YOU DISCONNECT THE BATTERY FOR EVERYTHING HAVE YOU NOT LEARNT new cars have a power down command from modules YOU DO NOT NEED TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY FOR NOTHING no live signals are sent while the key is not active or near the car I seriously don’t get why a lot of you guys believe so much crap from all these other youtubers who know nothing about these German vehicles they go by FORUMS that’s where there knowledge comes from and guess what the FORUMS are full of S**t they know nothing aswell there PART FITTERS same as what every other youtuber is on here that’s why they replace everything in the car and say they fixed it when in reality the reason they replaced everything is because there so dumb and dopey and slow they couldn’t find the ONE MAIN PROBLEM right in front of there face

[@thomastague9359]

@@BMWDoctor I was just reading the owner manual provided by BMW, Thank you

[@BMWDoctor]

Do not listen to that either if you follow what they say that’s how you end up damaging your waterpumps over there and then bleeding the crap out of them do you not understand these cars have electric Waterpump to bleed them is not as straight forward as one thinks because when you fill the coolant from empty that coolant doesn’t get into the waterpump straight away so when your cycling the pump to bleed the system for the first few minutes that PUMP runs dry and what happens well I will tell you what happens the coolant lubricates the pump internals and when it runs dry causes it to burn out and that’s why you lot over in the USA always cry constant about your waterpumps failed and that’s why here ours don’t fail as we DONT TOUCH THE COOLANT

[@thomastague9359]

@@BMWDoctor I believe that. My brother in law works at a dealership and said most of the mechanics don't have any training, and you would have better luck going to a pep boys. Not sure how accurate that is, but I think as you've mentioned, learning the car for yourself and performing the work yourself is the best way to have the control and know the car is being taken care of. Service centers here in the US just don't have the trained professionals to maintain machines like these. That's why VW discontinued the touareg in the us. It was a sad day

[@BMWDoctor]

Thomas Tague they never here vw still make that car here you know how big Vw group is here in the Uk ??? And Europe the golf r is our most popular car at this present time it’s something I don’t think the USA got as you don’t have the right fuel grade to have that car as it’s way way to powerfull and needs a high burning octane you guys lose out on a lot of cars because of your fuel grade you need to get back to buying from Saudi Arabia instead of making your own as your loosing big time it’s like you guys get these 128i 328i 528i and all this XI crap here we don’t even get none of that stuff we never heard of that that’s a South African made car only I have said it many times and will say it again bmw in Munich and Febi bilstein during a meeting with me both confirmed They send you guys all the manafacturer defect parts to your country as you have no quality control and the government in the us has so many parts stores they need to fill all this part stores requests and that’s why more and more are opening up because they want cheap parts to make your parts fail so then you buy again they told me all parts that don’t meet the strict quality control procedure that the EU HAS goes over to you bmw said they have no dealing with South Africa plant and they make shit quality parts as all there body panels and parts are sources from China and made there and not made in Germany so they send crap parts along with it it’s all to do with you guys left Saudi Arabia and stopped buying oil so now everyone hates the USA so whatever they can do to destroy them and stop your enjoying anything they will Obviously it’s not your fault but you live in a country which has no care to other country’s outside this is why again A lot of people know nothing about coding and programming and why us guys in the EU ARE SO FAR AHEAD WITH THIS because we look outside I was learning this from a guy in Romania and Poland why because I like to deal with every race and culture and not just my own that’s why as I said from the start everyone else’s KZbin channels will fall while mine rises to the top as cars are getting more and more computerised and guess what none of these American guys have the knowledge or the skills to do it Only me Here mate if we are sold a car from bmw and the prt fails IMMEDAITELY WE CAN SUE them BIG BIG TIME and that’s the same today if I went to the store and the part failed on my car they would have to pay me compensation there is to many company’s in the Uk and to many rights they can’t play like that here with us as the customer is ALWAYS RIGHT same with dealership here mate I used to work there dealership here is NOTHING like the USA trust me here they make you coffee tea give you food while you wait you have your own lounge area with tv you can watch your car being done on a tv screen you guys don’t even know what your missing

[@locojose6491]

Hey sir one of my friends is selling me a 2007 535i but he’s a mechanic and said he changed the turbos and did the maintenance but the car has 200k he’s selling it to me for 3,500 is it worth it?tank you

[@bassmusicman2034]

What is your email address...I need help with my 2 bmw’s... I’ve taken them to the dealership and a so called bmw specialist and they are so full of shit... every time I turn around it’s something else and more money... I’m done dealing with them... I don’t mind paying money if the problem is fixed, but I’m tired of getting screwed over them guessing

[@kevinbergan3137]

Why Gordon Ramsey wants you to buy an e60 😆🤣😂

[@BMWDoctor]

Very funny !

[@thevernonposse]

What to look for when looking for an e60 An e90 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@449Raphael]

You only promote these Big Money Wasters because you make money with it. Cars with these amounts of problems will make you very rich. It's like winning the lottery every day for the Bmw Doctor.

[@BMWDoctor]

You got that right just look at me now !