from a Merc C200k 2007 to 320i(E90)

[Bla_Ed]

I am changing from a merc to a 2011 BMW 320i pre-owned, I hope I will have a reliable car coming from a private sale but good MP record so far... with 104k mileage anything to worry much about??

 

[cRed001]

Valve stem seals will probably need to be changed at some point after 100k.

Nice house btw.

 

[Bla_Ed]

Valve stem seals will probably need to be changed at some point after 100k.

Nice house btw.

I will look out for that thanks mate

 

[Lizzard]

Welcome to the forum :clapper:

Nice ride, for that valve stem seal thing. This is what to look for

 

[Bla_Ed]

Welcome to the forum :clapper:

Nice ride, for that valve stem seal thing. This is what to look for

Thank you for the detailed info.. will indeed help..

 

[momo1]

Ive owned 2 cars with this engines. (N46)

The one I sold at 220,000km with no issues , I bought it at 160,000km. and only maintenance it needed other than services was a radiator leak before I sold it I had it replaced.
the other needed a new fuel pump at 130,000km and valve stem seals at 138000km.
albeit my brother had his valve stem seals go at 185000km on his 320i.
there is also a few cases of the valve tronic motor going wonky.

other than that they really smooth decent motors even though they may be underpowered.

wishing you many happy trouble free miles

 

[Nick]

Make sure the DME is sealed up nice and tight and keep the water drains clean.
Valve stem seals, mine is at 150k and not smoking yet.
Valvetronic motor.
AC pump.

 

[KPM3_30]

As mentioned by the other guys, valve stem seals, the valvetronic motor and the usual oil leaks occur at higher mileages.

Also, if the car is an automatic, take it through to ZF and have the gearbox serviced.

 

[Gordvisr]

Welcome, nice car

 

[Bla_Ed]

Make sure the DME is sealed up nice and tight and keep the water drains clean.
Valve stem seals, mine is at 150k and not smoking yet.
Valvetronic motor.
AC pump.

Thank you I will make sure I take it to the guys and have a proper health check and also get it serviced on all areas mentioned here, so helpful to get reviews from others...keep it up team

 

[Nick]

Read thro this also, its very informative.

https://www.bmwfanatics.co.za/showthread.php?tid=76665