High mileage f30, f31 XI's

BMW BRAD · 08-03-2021, 06:14 PM

Hey fellas, after owning 6 different BMW's, I'm looking at buying a used 2014, 2015 f31 328xi M Sport wagon. Most of the ones I find in my price range have around 50k and up. I'm just wondering what the most common mileage people get before major engine problems start happening on f3x xi engines, transfer cases, timing chains, etc..... I know it all depends on maintenance, and all cars, and the way they maintain them are different. Thanks in advance!

adhrp · 08-03-2021, 08:16 PM

See this thread for a summary of what owners here have seen in maintenance/repairs (TL;DR: not much, these cars are pretty reliable): https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1773502

Also search for threads on the timing chain issue on N20 engines (pre-2016). There are enough threads on that topic to get educated about the issue.

BMW BRAD · 08-03-2021, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by adhrp

See this thread for a summary of what owners here have seen in maintenance/repairs (TL;DR: not much, these cars are pretty reliable): https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1773502

Also search for threads on the timing chain issue on N20 engines (pre-2016). There are enough threads on that topic to get educated about the issue.

Thanks man! Appreciate it!

tturedraider · 08-03-2021, 09:46 PM

I would highly recommend an F31 with a build date of 04/15 or later.

tex2670 · 08-04-2021, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW BRAD

Hey fellas, after owning 6 different BMW's, I'm looking at buying a used 2014, 2015 f31 328xi M Sport wagon. Most of the ones I find in my price range have around 50k and up. I'm just wondering what the most common mileage people get before major engine problems start happening on f3x xi engines, transfer cases, timing chains, etc..... I know it all depends on maintenance, and all cars, and the way they maintain them are different. Thanks in advance!

$50K and up??!! I know the used car market is crazy now, but I bought my '14 F30 in 2015 with 5,400 miles on it for $41,000.

tturedraider · 08-04-2021, 08:40 AM

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$50K and up??!! I know the used car market is crazy now, but I bought my '14 F30 in 2015 with 5,400 miles on it for $41,000.

Miles

tex2670 · 08-04-2021, 10:13 AM

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Miles

Oh.... phew. I saw "my price range" and "50K" and my eyes popped out of my head....

R2Dad · 08-04-2021, 10:52 AM

Sounds like you prefer the gas version, but I gotta say if you're planning on putting many miles on an F31 I'd go with the 328d XDrive and find one with the Msport options. My 4 cylinder turbo diesel has been great on trips into the mountains where the torques really shine. Better mileage. 8 speed auto has been good--not a stick but no choice there.

Heres a decent example:
https://www.carsforsale.com/vehicle/details/75734488

BMW BRAD · 08-04-2021, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by R2Dad

Sounds like you prefer the gas version, but I gotta say if you're planning on putting many miles on an F31 I'd go with the 328d XDrive and find one with the Msport options. My 4 cylinder turbo diesel has been great on trips into the mountains where the torques really shine. Better mileage. 8 speed auto has been good--not a stick but no choice there.

Heres a decent example:
https://www.carsforsale.com/vehicle/details/75734488

I would LOVE to find a diesel as I already own a 535d M Sport. The wagon I hope to buy is an M Sport. It's hard to find diesel M Sports.

tturedraider · 08-04-2021, 09:59 PM

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I would LOVE to find a diesel as I already own a 535d M Sport. The wagon I hope to buy is an M Sport. It's hard to find diesel M Sports.

I found exactly one - https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...ckType=listing

Make that two - https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...ckType=listing

shoman24v · 08-05-2021, 06:49 AM

Not sure exactly what your budget is, but I picked up my CPO 2018 330i for $30.6k in May and it had 14k miles. Mine is also very well equipped. I really wanted a wagon, but finding one with a similar spec to my F30 would be hard and on top of that, probably north of $10k more. No thanks. I miss the extra trunk space of my old E39 5 Series Wagon, but I'm pretty happy with the car.

clemsonf31 · 08-07-2021, 04:28 AM

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I found exactly one - https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...ckType=listing

Make that two - https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...ckType=listing

That second one already has a CEL too, lol

Max

XuLeTZ · 08-07-2021, 06:28 PM

my 2012 F31 320d N47 184bhp has 194k miles and still going strong.
At 120k I had to replace the turbo and replace timing chain for peace of mind, but that was the only problem the car had, hope there will be no other problem

Diesels are made for long journey, so as long as they are maintained right, you should be fine.

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BMW BRAD Lieutenant Colonel 203 Rep 1,889 Posts Drives: F10 535d M, F31 328d M Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chino Hills Ca. iTrader: (13)	High mileage f30, f31 XI's Hey fellas, after owning 6 different BMW's, I'm looking at buying a used 2014, 2015 f31 328xi M Sport wagon. Most of the ones I find in my price range have around 50k and up. I'm just wondering what the most common mileage people get before major engine problems start happening on f3x xi engines, transfer cases, timing chains, etc..... I know it all depends on maintenance, and all cars, and the way they maintain them are different. Thanks in advance! Last edited by BMW BRAD; 08-04-2021 at 01:41 AM..
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adhrp Lieutenant Colonel 1266 Rep 1,590 Posts Drives: 2020 M550i (G30)/2021 X3 (G02) Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	See this thread for a summary of what owners here have seen in maintenance/repairs (TL;DR: not much, these cars are pretty reliable): https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1773502 Also search for threads on the timing chain issue on N20 engines (pre-2016). There are enough threads on that topic to get educated about the issue. __________________ 2020 M550i (G30) \| Carbon Black/Black Nappa \| DHP \| DAP \| Executive \| Luxury Seating \| Park Asst \| Ceramic Controls \| Front/Rear Heated Seats \| 20" 668M wheels 2021 X3 (G02) \| Dark Graphite Metallic/Cognac \| Premium \| DAP \| Front/Rear Heated Seats Sold/Retired: 2012 328i (F30)
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tturedraider Major General 4958 Rep 6,222 Posts Drives: 2018 340i M Sport Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Chicago, Edgewater (via Texas & Tennessee) iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 BMW 340i M Sport [9.38] 2020 BMW M340i xDrive [10.00] 2018 BMW 340i M Sport [8.00] 2006 BMW 330i Sport [4.50] 2004 BMW 330i ZHP [7.25] 2000 BMW 328i [6.00]	I would highly recommend an F31 with a build date of 04/15 or later. __________________ www.bmwcca.org member #388003 - Use me as a referral & you could win a one day ///M Driving School!! ___________________________________________
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R2Dad New Member 5 Rep 13 Posts Drives: 2018 F30 328d Sedan Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: SF USA iTrader: (0)	Sounds like you prefer the gas version, but I gotta say if you're planning on putting many miles on an F31 I'd go with the 328d XDrive and find one with the Msport options. My 4 cylinder turbo diesel has been great on trips into the mountains where the torques really shine. Better mileage. 8 speed auto has been good--not a stick but no choice there. Heres a decent example: https://www.carsforsale.com/vehicle/details/75734488 Last edited by R2Dad; 08-04-2021 at 10:57 AM.. Reason: found link to example discussed
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shoman24v Second Lieutenant 105 Rep 220 Posts Drives: 2018 330i, 2022 Highlander Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Fresno, CA iTrader: (2)	Not sure exactly what your budget is, but I picked up my CPO 2018 330i for $30.6k in May and it had 14k miles. Mine is also very well equipped. I really wanted a wagon, but finding one with a similar spec to my F30 would be hard and on top of that, probably north of $10k more. No thanks. I miss the extra trunk space of my old E39 5 Series Wagon, but I'm pretty happy with the car. __________________ \| 2018 BMW 330i \| 30k Miles \| M-Sport Package \| Driving Assistance Plus \| Premium Package \| Executive Package \| Harmon Kardon \| Active Blind Spot Detection \| PDC \| Mineral Grey Metallic/Coral Red Dakota Leather \| \| 2022 Toyota Highlander Platinum AWD \|
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XuLeTZ Private 22 Rep 79 Posts Drives: BMW 320d F31 M Sport Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Oxford iTrader: (0)	my 2012 F31 320d N47 184bhp has 194k miles and still going strong. At 120k I had to replace the turbo and replace timing chain for peace of mind, but that was the only problem the car had, hope there will be no other problem Diesels are made for long journey, so as long as they are maintained right, you should be fine.
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