BMW Turbo Diesel reliability poll : BY MODEL

[netercol]

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ok , so im hoping this might give an indication which models was/is most prone to failure.. lumped the e90's in one, and did not add remapped to the mix, its already complicated..

this is also not representative of milage, failures on high milage cars is not really representative, but its a start..

 

[Dippies]

e90 130kw 2007 no failure and happy owner


:thumbs::thumbs:

 

[PhoenixGG]

E90 320d 2006 , no failure and also very happy.

 

[MikeR]

2x330d, 2x1.9 Tdi Polo, 1x 2,0 Tdi Audi A4 - not one Turbo failure.

 

[Twinz]

120d turbo failure one year after i bought it brand new, replaced under MP.

 

[Andy1GP]

120d turbo failure one year after i bought it brand new, replaced under MP.

That's quite scary to think...

 

[james]

E36 325tds, no failure!

 

[Sabretooth tiger]

2010 320D 135kw 380nm, no failure 39 000km currently

 

[abmi0000]

E36 325tds, no failure!

That's impressive for the age and technology :thumb:

 

[Rayzor]

Wow, I use to be very skeptical about 2nd hand diesels. I must say I am very impressed. :thumbs:

Might just lean towards upgrading to a 330d :rollsmile:

 

[netercol]

bump for votes..

 

[Solo Man]

2003 E39 530d had 226k km on when i replaced the turbo with a new turbo. Old one had a small piece broken off the exhaust vane but only made slight whisteling sound. Apart from the sound it still pulled like a train. Replaced the turbo before it did any damage. Upon taking it apart the bearing was like new with no play whatsoever. Was good for another 200k km!

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2003 X5 3l diesel with 226k km still on original turbo and still going strong. No funny sounds from the turbo either.

 

[petrivanzyl]

:bump:

 

[001asp]

2004 320d - 209000 km - no failure (touch wood) and i really have a heavy foot...

 

[frikkieh]

Looks like the e90's the BMW engineers fixed the turbo issues and introduced door actuator failures. :rollsmile:

 

[netercol]

bump for new votes

 

[m0lt3n]

mmm

I must definitely get a 330d!

 

[Truvalu]

I had a turbo fail on my VW Jetta TDi while still under mp.
When my TDi Syncro's engine fell to pieces I was also told that the turbo was at it's end..... so to me it seems that I at least know about one manufacturer that i will stay away from!

One day, I wish to own a 530d (early 2000 model will be fine)

 

[NightStalker]

2011 E90 Lci 320d , Turbo replaced on 72 000km

 

[DieselFan]

We have a 2003 E46 330d with 405 000kms+ on the clock, the only major problem we've had with the car is the gearbox, had to change it 3 times, but manage to find second hand gearboxs and got the old ones refurbished. Also apparently in 2003 those gearboxes were made by GM and not BMW and the new ones are alot more sturdy and reliable.

I also have a 2006 E90 320d with 145 000kms on the clock. No issues other than the front passengers door actuator packed up, manage to get a second hand one. No other issues, *hold thumbs*.

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Looks like the e90's the BMW engineers fixed the turbo issues and introduced door actuator failures. :rollsmile:

:roflol: Haha, yes from what I've read it's quite a common problem, but i think a pair left and right from the dealership is only R800 and somehow if you just want one its R1700 if i remember correctly. I went with a secondhand one for R350, as i didnt want to buy left and right.