How many miles on your diesel?

cssnms · 11-11-2011, 08:35 AM

I figured since you guys on the other side of the pond have been driving diesels longer than us in the states I am interested in hearing how many miles you've put on your BMW diesel and what kind of unscheduled maintenance you've done. e.g. DPF failure, turbos etc. Please state the model.

Thought this survey would assist us in figuring out how reliable these cars long term and what our potential financial exposure is as it relates to repairs the like.

Thanks in advance!

moar · 11-11-2011, 08:46 AM

E46 330d M57n.

163000.

Pressure converters
Vac pipes
swirl flaps
oil breather
x2 water pumps
x1 egr stat
x1 stat
x3 cooling pipes
x1 egr solenoid
x6 gplugs

The above was done in my ownership of 100k miles.

creepy coupe · 11-11-2011, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moar

E46 330d M57n.

163000.

Pressure converters
Vac pipes
swirl flaps
oil breather
x2 water pumps
x1 egr stat
x1 stat
x3 cooling pipes
x1 egr solenoid

This was done within 100k miles.

Christ on a bike, that's pretty poor.

cssnms · 11-11-2011, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moar

E46 330d M57n.

163000.

Pressure converters
Vac pipes
swirl flaps
oil breather
x2 water pumps
x1 egr stat
x1 stat
x3 cooling pipes
x1 egr solenoid

This was done within 100k miles.

Thank you for participating mate, that's just the kind of info I'm looking for!

moar · 11-11-2011, 09:15 AM

Vac pipes I did as precaution, I replaced the pressure converters instead of cleaning. Swirl flaps I blanked.

dxb335d · 11-11-2011, 09:17 AM

65k as of early 2010...

Only red boost hose issue.

moar · 11-11-2011, 09:21 AM

After 100k shit gets interesting.

You will be looking at turbos aswell as Auto transmission issues.

These engines are complicated and there is no way around that.

dxb335d · 11-11-2011, 09:25 AM

Ok dude......

Hotcoupe · 11-11-2011, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by creepy coupe

Christ on a bike, that's pretty poor.

On the other hand:

2003 E46 330D Saloon
27,000 miles no faults.

2005 E46 330D Coupe
31,000 miles no faults.

2007 E92 335D (57 plate)
New ECU within 2 hrs of picking it up as new from dealer.
29,000 mls no other faults.

2008 E92 335D (58 plate)
Warranty (non serviceable) items:
Replaced Boost hose (common fault) @approx 29,000mls
Replaced rear 225 (MV4) wheel (cracked)
Currently on 31,000mls approx.

dxb335d · 11-11-2011, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by creepy coupe

Christ on a bike, that's pretty poor.

That's not too bad I don't think... Some other cars have far more replaced..

moar · 11-11-2011, 09:46 AM

We might aswell throw the 530d m57 in aswell.

x6 Swirl flaps
x1 egr valve
x1 turbo breather
x2 injectors
x6 glowplugs
x1 waterpump
x1 stat
x2 pipes

This was over 80,000.

I am very clued up on these diesels, they will go wrong, it's not a case off if, its a case of when.

dmt335d · 11-11-2011, 09:49 AM

e46 2003 330d Auto.
120k miles

Gearbox packed up.
air con pulley.
suspensions bushes
2 x Injectors (These were leaking)

e90 2006 335d Auto
40k miles
Red boost pipe replaced.

creepy coupe · 11-11-2011, 10:05 AM

What happend to diesels doing 200k without a major problem?

The mondeo I sold in febuary had done 120k and had a clutch and a power steering pump.

dxb335d · 11-11-2011, 10:05 AM

Fair enough, but I wouldn't own a high miler myself. What's the point.

Still prefer the awesome power compared to a limp wristed gutless N/A motor.

My 335d was the most reliable car ive owned. Bulletproof. When I had a 318i I broke the diff haha.

Quote:

Originally Posted by moar

We might aswell throw the 530d m57 in aswell.

x6 Swirl flaps
x1 egr valve
x1 turbo breather
x2 injectors
x6 glowplugs
x1 waterpump
x1 stat
x2 pipes

This was over 80,000.

I am very clued up on these diesels, they will go wrong, it's not a case off if, its a case of when.

Baby Dave · 11-11-2011, 10:10 AM

60000 miles so far so good

moar · 11-11-2011, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dxb335d

Still prefer the awesome power compared to a limp wristed gutless N/A motor.

Completely agree, would much rather have power and torque of the 335d over some crappy N/A.

Now no offence but please do not de rail this thread over your obsession with jacking off to twin turbo inline 6 diesels, there are quite literally 800 threads you can do that to.

Lets keep this thread for pure for the Ops sake.

IceMan007 · 11-11-2011, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moar

Now no offence but please do not de rail this thread over your obsession with jacking off to twin turbo inline 6 diesels, there are quite literally 800 threads you can do that to.

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/t...148&mid=108189

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/t...729&mid=108189

moar · 11-11-2011, 10:47 AM

2 threads done, 798 to find now

dxb335d · 11-11-2011, 12:19 PM

Lol, 3 year old threads being revived.

SelSol · 11-11-2011, 12:26 PM

Pussies:

2 x turbo hose
1 x oil breather pipe
1 x rear differential
1 x drive pinion
1 x rear propshaft bearing
1 x front propshaft bearing
1 x turbo
1 x wing mirror
1 x boost solenoid
1 x sump washer (I don't geddit, how is a sump washer faulty?)

2007 335D

moar · 11-11-2011, 12:35 PM

I think we should keep out suspension related stuff tbh, only the engine is related IMO.

As bearings, diffs etc can go on a petrol car aswell.

dxb335d · 11-11-2011, 12:51 PM

Agreed.

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moar First Lieutenant 14 Rep 391 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: sheffield uk iTrader: (0)	After 100k shit gets interesting. You will be looking at turbos aswell as Auto transmission issues. These engines are complicated and there is no way around that. __________________ 2007 330i M Sport Saloon Le Mans Blue Active steering - Comfort Access - Bluetooth -TV - Heated Electric Memory Leather Seats - Auto - Logic 7 - Pro Nav - Adaptive Xenon Headlights BMW Assist - iPod integration - Swirl free .
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moar First Lieutenant 14 Rep 391 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: sheffield uk iTrader: (0)	We might aswell throw the 530d m57 in aswell. x6 Swirl flaps x1 egr valve x1 turbo breather x2 injectors x6 glowplugs x1 waterpump x1 stat x2 pipes This was over 80,000. I am very clued up on these diesels, they will go wrong, it's not a case off if, its a case of when. __________________ 2007 330i M Sport Saloon Le Mans Blue Active steering - Comfort Access - Bluetooth -TV - Heated Electric Memory Leather Seats - Auto - Logic 7 - Pro Nav - Adaptive Xenon Headlights BMW Assist - iPod integration - Swirl free .
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moar First Lieutenant 14 Rep 391 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: sheffield uk iTrader: (0)	I think we should keep out suspension related stuff tbh, only the engine is related IMO. As bearings, diffs etc can go on a petrol car aswell. __________________ 2007 330i M Sport Saloon Le Mans Blue Active steering - Comfort Access - Bluetooth -TV - Heated Electric Memory Leather Seats - Auto - Logic 7 - Pro Nav - Adaptive Xenon Headlights BMW Assist - iPod integration - Swirl free .
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