2002 BMW 530 D Enquiry

[Fuad]

Good Day Fellow Fanatics,

So I may have the opportunity to purchase a 2002 530D and would like to know what to look for on them. I know the motors when looked after are quite bulletproof. Other than that dont know much else any hints and tips welcome.

Thanks in advance
Fuadraise:

 

[Solo Man]

Hi Fuad, they are very nice cars. Firstly, get rid of the swirl flaps and do the egr delete as well after cleaning it out. Then, whilst the inlet manifold is off the car replace all the vacuum pipes with new pipes by replacing them one at a time to see where they all go. The same time replace the toilet roll type oil seperator with the later vortex type as this is very important. I have seen some of those toilet roll seperators that are so old they are "rock" hard. Later, get rid of the cat. You will probably notice that the air filter is also past its best as that is also some thing the service guys neglect as it is such a pain to replace. If you can have the gearbox serviced as well (i assume it is an auto?). Also, have the front and rear suspension bushes and ball joints checked as they are prone to wearing out. Show some pics of the car when you get it! Regards!

 

[Fuad]

Hi Fuad, they are very nice cars. Firstly, get rid of the swirl flaps and do the egr delete as well after cleaning it out. Then, whilst the inlet manifold is off the car replace all the vacuum pipes with new pipes by replacing them one at a time to see where they all go. The same time replace the toilet roll type oil seperator with the later vortex type as this is very important. I have seen some of those toilet roll seperators that are so old they are "rock" hard. Later, get rid of the cat. You will probably notice that the air filter is also past its best as that is also some thing the service guys neglect as it is such a pain to replace. If you can have the gearbox serviced as well (i assume it is an auto?). Also, have the front and rear suspension bushes and ball joints checked as they are prone to wearing out. Show some pics of the car when you get it! Regards!

Very informative bud thank you very much. Will post pics if it materializes quite excited to try and make it happen:ty:

 

[Nikhil]

Also speak to ChefDj he had a high km p035 so he can give you approximate maintenance costs.

 

[Fuad]

Also speak to ChefDj he had a high km p035 so he can give you approximate maintenance costs.

:crazylaugh: p035 , thanks man will do that