Hi I'm considering buying a very nice 2005 525i with full service history the car looks faultless but has 166000 miles the engine is unmodified will it need an engine rebuild soon or keep going years

Asked by John Jul 08, 2014 at 05:00 PM about the 2005 BMW 5 Series 525i Sedan RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

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If the bmw has been well maintained and in as great of condition as you say it could go for a very long time. Most bmw engines don't need to be replaced unless the oil has not been changed regularly. One thing you can check is too see if the oil is gummy. Look under the oil cover and if its very cakey looking good be that it was not change regularly. Also any nocking or ticking noises can indicate an engine problem. Hope this helps

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