Buying a 'higher' mileage M140i
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So after 10 years of having to run oil burners due to high motorway miles I'm finally now in a position where I can run a nice fruity petrol. Based on my budget of £18-£19k a M140i seem so tick all the boxes. This is the first petrol I've had since a 1.2 Fiesta 10 years ago so jumping from a 2L Diesel to a 3.0L petrol is a bit daunting, but I'm comfortable with the man maths.
My last 3 cars (Golf, 120d, 420d) have been bought at 10-20k miles and sold at 70-80k, and the M140i's in my budget seem to be around 40-50k (there are exceptions, but I want the HK which seems to be quite limiting), so thinking about the risk of things going wrong when buying has never really been an issue for me.
I know 40-50k+ is nothing on a BMW engine. But what are the risks when buying a 3.0L petrol with that kind of mileage? I've heard that timing belts can go at around 60k which can be catastrophic so it's that kind of thing I'm trying to be mindful of.
My last 3 cars (Golf, 120d, 420d) have been bought at 10-20k miles and sold at 70-80k, and the M140i's in my budget seem to be around 40-50k (there are exceptions, but I want the HK which seems to be quite limiting), so thinking about the risk of things going wrong when buying has never really been an issue for me.
I know 40-50k+ is nothing on a BMW engine. But what are the risks when buying a 3.0L petrol with that kind of mileage? I've heard that timing belts can go at around 60k which can be catastrophic so it's that kind of thing I'm trying to be mindful of.
We have a 2015 M135i so the older engine but facelift - should tick over 95k miles this week
In the time we’ve had it (3 years/28k miles) it’s needed nothing but standard servicing. Everything still works 100% although the suspension is not as tight as a friends 15k mile M140i, expected given the mileage.
In the time we’ve had it (3 years/28k miles) it’s needed nothing but standard servicing. Everything still works 100% although the suspension is not as tight as a friends 15k mile M140i, expected given the mileage.
Never again. I ran a 2016 M135i for 4 years no issue but I sold it as low mileage. Before lockdown I was doing about 7k miles per year. You should be fine with the mileage you're talking about.
My only concerns would be how the car was driven and what future issues that could throw up. I was on a few forums and mine was probably the only stock car in the community. Most were modified and chipped. I now have the B58 in the 5 series and I tend to drive that as a cruiser with the occasional hoon but the mlite was always in sport mode and regularly ragged. It's that type of car so I suspect most mlites will have been used with a heavy right foot.
My only concerns would be how the car was driven and what future issues that could throw up. I was on a few forums and mine was probably the only stock car in the community. Most were modified and chipped. I now have the B58 in the 5 series and I tend to drive that as a cruiser with the occasional hoon but the mlite was always in sport mode and regularly ragged. It's that type of car so I suspect most mlites will have been used with a heavy right foot.
toon10 said:
I ran a 2016 M135i for 4 years no issue but I sold it as low mileage. Before lockdown I was doing about 7k miles per year. You should be fine with the mileage you're talking about.
My only concerns would be how the car was driven and what future issues that could throw up. I was on a few forums and mine was probably the only stock car in the community. Most were modified and chipped. I now have the B58 in the 5 series and I tend to drive that as a cruiser with the occasional hoon but the mlite was always in sport mode and regularly ragged. It's that type of car so I suspect most mlites will have been used with a heavy right foot.
I am working on the assumption that most on the market will have had their fair share of abuse!!My only concerns would be how the car was driven and what future issues that could throw up. I was on a few forums and mine was probably the only stock car in the community. Most were modified and chipped. I now have the B58 in the 5 series and I tend to drive that as a cruiser with the occasional hoon but the mlite was always in sport mode and regularly ragged. It's that type of car so I suspect most mlites will have been used with a heavy right foot.
AndyDefault said:
I am working on the assumption that most on the market will have had their fair share of abuse!!
I guess at least that way you can’t be disappointed! 
I know many get bought by absolute throbbers, but there are also others owned by grown ups. Hopefully you’ll get the latter.
HM-2 said:
I wouldn't obsess over HK. It's not very good and IMO it makes no sense to limit your option with it when a relatively cheap component upgrade will best it.
Out of curiosity have you only heard the HK on the 1 series or larger models as well? The stock system in my 120d was absolutely dreadful and I vowed to always buy the best system on offer (I am a massive audiophile). I then opted for the HK on my 420d and it was absolutely sublime.AndyDefault said:
Out of curiosity have you only heard the HK on the 1 series or larger models as well? The stock system in my 120d was absolutely dreadful and I vowed to always buy the best system on offer (I am a massive audiophile). I then opted for the HK on my 420d and it was absolutely sublime.
My M135i didn't have HK and the standard system was woeful for a car with a premium badge even if it is 'only' the 1 series. My 5 series has HK and it's better but still pretty rubbish to be honest. I'm not sure I'd have been happy ticking it on the spec sheet and paying that much for a slightly better than bad system. It's often seen as an essential option like pro nav so it can make selling on easier but I'd look for the best car you can in your budget whether it has HK or not if it were me.toon10 said:
My M135i didn't have HK and the standard system was woeful for a car with a premium badge even if it is 'only' the 1 series. My 5 series has HK and it's better but still pretty rubbish to be honest. I'm not sure I'd have been happy ticking it on the spec sheet and paying that much for a slightly better than bad system. It's often seen as an essential option like pro nav so it can make selling on easier but I'd look for the best car you can in your budget whether it has HK or not if it were me.
Having had a quick look around online I'm struggling to find any BMW audio specialists near me in Manchester. I'll hold out for the HK as having good quality audio is hugely important for me and I can't deal with another system as terrible as my 120d.Part of the reason we got ours was the spec (they are very sensitive to it). For me the must have's hare HK audio and Pro-Nav.
Ours also has:
Heated seats
Adaptive LED's which turn around corners (great for night driving)
A few other bits I cant remember
On the HK I'd definitely seek one with it out - it's leaps and bounds ahead of the standard system
Ours also has:
Heated seats
Adaptive LED's which turn around corners (great for night driving)
A few other bits I cant remember
On the HK I'd definitely seek one with it out - it's leaps and bounds ahead of the standard system
Edited by kiethton on Thursday 13th August 12:46
AndyDefault said:
So after 10 years of having to run oil burners due to high motorway miles I'm finally now in a position where I can run a nice fruity petrol. Based on my budget of £18-£19k a M140i seem so tick all the boxes. This is the first petrol I've had since a 1.2 Fiesta 10 years ago so jumping from a 2L Diesel to a 3.0L petrol is a bit daunting, but I'm comfortable with the man maths.
My last 3 cars (Golf, 120d, 420d) have been bought at 10-20k miles and sold at 70-80k, and the M140i's in my budget seem to be around 40-50k (there are exceptions, but I want the HK which seems to be quite limiting), so thinking about the risk of things going wrong when buying has never really been an issue for me.
I know 40-50k+ is nothing on a BMW engine. But what are the risks when buying a 3.0L petrol with that kind of mileage? I've heard that timing belts can go at around 60k which can be catastrophic so it's that kind of thing I'm trying to be mindful of.
Have you done ANY research on the B58 engine?My last 3 cars (Golf, 120d, 420d) have been bought at 10-20k miles and sold at 70-80k, and the M140i's in my budget seem to be around 40-50k (there are exceptions, but I want the HK which seems to be quite limiting), so thinking about the risk of things going wrong when buying has never really been an issue for me.
I know 40-50k+ is nothing on a BMW engine. But what are the risks when buying a 3.0L petrol with that kind of mileage? I've heard that timing belts can go at around 60k which can be catastrophic so it's that kind of thing I'm trying to be mindful of.
It doesn't have a timing belt, to start with...........
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