Highest mileage UK E91/2/3? Mine's on 199k.
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Someone in the US ran an M52TU engined E46 328i to over 600k miles. They discovered that the odometer stops counting at around 622,276 miles so it's unknown how many miles the car has actually done! The mileage corresponds to 999,999km and the ECU stores distances internally in km and converts them to miles if the display is set to miles.
So those of us who feel like we have high mileage cars at ~200k have a long way to go before setting any records
So those of us who feel like we have high mileage cars at ~200k have a long way to go before setting any records
I just found a recent thread, it's actually a 323Ci (not a 328i) so still the M52TU, and he is now at 750,000 miles 
https://www.e46fanatics.com/threads/the-million-mi...
Interesting that at such intergalactic mileage the common problems to look for are the same ones that lower mileage cars suffer from: failing water pumps and CCV valves. Still very impressive being that both are ancillary components that are cheap and easy to change (on the M52TU/M54 at least - water pumps on later engines are much more expensive and time consuming to change).
https://www.e46fanatics.com/threads/the-million-mi...
Interesting that at such intergalactic mileage the common problems to look for are the same ones that lower mileage cars suffer from: failing water pumps and CCV valves. Still very impressive being that both are ancillary components that are cheap and easy to change (on the M52TU/M54 at least - water pumps on later engines are much more expensive and time consuming to change).
Morning.
This is my kind of thread...
I have a 2005 E90 330i manual with the N52.
This week, it's mostly on ~231k miles.....
Still goes well and feels tight~ish after the MOT man insisted I change the rear tension arms.
It's worth buttons so will be run into the ground and then become a parts car for my E91 330i manual...
This is my kind of thread...
I have a 2005 E90 330i manual with the N52.
This week, it's mostly on ~231k miles.....
Still goes well and feels tight~ish after the MOT man insisted I change the rear tension arms.
It's worth buttons so will be run into the ground and then become a parts car for my E91 330i manual...
235k and counting on my 2010 E91 330d manual.
Owned since 56k miles, it's had a thermostat, oil filter housing, glow plugs and controller, both rear wheel bearings and one rear upper suspension arm in that time. The (original) battery is just starting to reach the end of its life so that'll get changed next week.
Other than the above it's been just oil, tyres, brake pads/discs and filters to keep it running; it still feels surprisingly tight, goes well and averages 43mpg.
Owned since 56k miles, it's had a thermostat, oil filter housing, glow plugs and controller, both rear wheel bearings and one rear upper suspension arm in that time. The (original) battery is just starting to reach the end of its life so that'll get changed next week.
Other than the above it's been just oil, tyres, brake pads/discs and filters to keep it running; it still feels surprisingly tight, goes well and averages 43mpg.
That's excellent! 
JWH said:
235k and counting on my 2010 E91 330d manual.
Owned since 56k miles, it's had a thermostat, oil filter housing, glow plugs and controller, both rear wheel bearings and one rear upper suspension arm in that time. The (original) battery is just starting to reach the end of its life so that'll get changed next week.
Other than the above it's been just oil, tyres, brake pads/discs and filters to keep it running; it still feels surprisingly tight, goes well and averages 43mpg.
Owned since 56k miles, it's had a thermostat, oil filter housing, glow plugs and controller, both rear wheel bearings and one rear upper suspension arm in that time. The (original) battery is just starting to reach the end of its life so that'll get changed next week.
Other than the above it's been just oil, tyres, brake pads/discs and filters to keep it running; it still feels surprisingly tight, goes well and averages 43mpg.
It's no longer mine, but I've kept an eye on my old 2005 E91 320d. I had it from new and ran it to around 115k in just over 4 years.
I thought it had died last year, only to see it get a fresh MOT in Sept 21
294,435 miles
Have many happy memories of that car so great to see it still going strong - was the first of 6 BMWs I had..
Fingers crossed that RF55 HWJ makes it past 300k!
I thought it had died last year, only to see it get a fresh MOT in Sept 21
294,435 miles
Have many happy memories of that car so great to see it still going strong - was the first of 6 BMWs I had..
Fingers crossed that RF55 HWJ makes it past 300k!
My E90 has 150k miles and runs like it is new. The key as noted is regular oil changes including the filter to keep things inside the engine healthy and gunk free. Be sure to use a Euro L oil and / or one BMW has certified even if well out of warranty. Walmart has oild cheap if needed that will work (Penzoil Euro L). Also use a good if not proper filter (Mann brand is OEM). Change all o rings too. I change mine every 3-5k miles on the outside even though the dealer or others recommend going much longer. If you can't afford the oil changes you may not be able to afford the car !
If you change the oil (and maintain the vehicle overall as needed) you will get 200-300k miles of enjoyable driving. The ultimate driving experience as they say...
If you change the oil (and maintain the vehicle overall as needed) you will get 200-300k miles of enjoyable driving. The ultimate driving experience as they say...
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