DarshanN

Yeah tried that, pretty much got told Its an import and warranty is geared to each region so no dice. Might see if my friend who is living in japan can check with a JP BMW dealer

Yeah i kinda figured The PPI wouldn't be able to catch it all, but you would hope if i asked them to specifically check key areas they would.

is there a way online to verify if any of the recall work has been done via the VIN number?

Thanks in advance

Darsh

Here is some research I did when looking at N54B30xx 335 tourings.

* Both Turbos, Do they exhibit turbo waste gate chatter, If so is it the waste gate actuator valve and or turbo spindle. This is a large repair if it would happen and is a common fault on all N54B30 engines 60-80ks

* Coils have they been replaced, when

*Plugs have they been replaced, when

* Injector faults

* Sump leaks, gearbox and diff leaks

* Electric water pump need replacing every 50-60ks

* High Pressure fuel pump replacing every 50-60ks

* Oil in the intake, sooty plugs and intake manifold .. needs cleaning with walnut and vaccum.

Awesome engine and performance, however do come with the issues that go with it.

BMW ditched the N54 in place of the N55 single turbo design from about 03/10. Lots of design changes to fixes some of the first gen issues.

My experience with pre-purchase inspections hasn't been good. Most will just tick the boxes and charge you the $160-200. Something I could have done myself.

BM Workshop is the source of great information and Ross @ Botany really has had the experience to I think comment on these car now. The other dealers tech departments usually leave it up to the lackies to do the PPIs which is why I think the quality of service over the last few years has dropped.

Cool, that's exactly what i was after thanks for the info hybrid. Is the hpfp covered under the recall issue or is just safer to replace now? Reading around it also looks like the Injectors are under recall as well.

Looking to get the PPI done at BM workshop in grey lynn. Will mention the above

Thanks Again

Hi Guys,

I am looking at buying a 135i 2008 with 65K on the clock.

I am checking if all the recall work has been done but is there anything else i should get checked out?

Also can anyone recommend a service agent in the city that does a decent pre-purchase inspection?

Thanks

Darsh