Buying a BMW 3 series with 80k+ on the clock !

[EL_]

Hi all. Been looking at buying a BMW 3 series 318i from 2007 onwards. However most I've come across within my price range have done roughly 80k miles. Just want to see what your thoughts are and if it's a good idea to buy a BMW with higher mileage and your past experiences/ any problems you have come across. Thanks!

[Jag_NE]

if its had a service every year its likely to be relatively ok. at that age and mileage dont expect to not to have to spend any money on it to keep it roadworthy however that will apply to the vast majority of cars.

[Zebrs]

Buy on condition, not mileage. 60k hard miles is a different prospect than 120k on the motorway. If you can get a 6 pot petrol, much more refined than the 4 bangers.

[aka_kerrly]

A 10 year old car that has 80k on it is average is it not? If it's got evidence of service history and it's been looked after it should easily manage to double it's age/mileage.

[MantaMike]

Why do you think 80k is high mileage! average mileage on a 10 year old car would be 120k, 80k on a 10 year old car is low mileage!

i have run several BMWs into high mileage
E30 318is up to 145k
E46 318ci up to 155k
E90 325i up to 125k
and my current F31 330d is 3 years old and on 80k.

No significant problems with any, other than slightly high oil consumption on both the E46 and E90, but still within BMW tolerances. at 80k a 3-series is just run in, stop worrying and buy one. i think people that pay a premium for low mileage cars are often misguided it should be about condition and how it has been maintained.