Nearly an owner, need pre-purchase inspection advice

[Emil 0]

Hi everyone,

I've been on the lookout for an e39 for a while now, and after a couple of near misses I've today put a deposit down on a 2001 530i Touring Motorsport. Very exciting, but I want to get a thorough pre-purchase inspection done. Can anyone recommend any good places in the New Lynn area? I've read good things about Glenn and Botany Motorworx but it's on the other side of town.

Thanks,

Chris

[isis 16]

You could try BMW Workshop in Grey Lynn

[Guest cortez]

or................ you could put that money away each week for when it really shits it self ... that is what I would do.... good luck !

[shiman 18]

BM Workshop is good

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[cliffdunedin 8]

or................ you could put that money away each week for when it really shits it self ... that is what I would do.... good luck !

Has to be one of the most moronic statements I've ever read here... and that's saying something!

[Guest cortez]

Aw now cliff you know this to be true lets not molly coddle the man now......these cars will always misbehave but I still luv them to bits that why I still have mine.

[_ethrty-Andy_ 2132]

i remember my first beer

[CamB 48]

AND................ you could put that money away each week for when it really shits it self ... that is what I would do.... good luck !

Fixed. Now everyone play nice.

[Emil 0]

Thanks for your input everyone. Botany Motorworx is having a look at it end of this week. Fingers crossed it will be a keeper.

[Guest cortez]

it had done .... sometime ago. hence my advice chris . no offence intended... no more beer for me

[Emil 0]

Sadly the 530i was a dud. Lots of little issues and a couple big ones means I'll be passing on this one. Big thanks to Glenn and Botany Motorworx who did a great job and very accommodating. Dealer wasn't too happy when I showed him an A4 page worth of issues, anyone else who is interested in this car should definitely be cautious.

[Rubix 434]

Sounds like this thread:
http://bimmersport.co.nz/topic/53681-just-bought-me-self-a-2001-e39-530i-motorsport/

Lots of bad luck with 530's recently :<

[B.M.W Ltd 950]

The list of problems are very similar

[zero 1162]

Any chance of putting the fault list up, or is that considered a no no?

[Emil 0]

Happy to share the list, if it's not allowed please let me know.

Cosmetic things weren't a worry, but the rest was...

• Both remote keys faulty
  
• Both electro chromatic mirrors damaged and R/H mirror housing broken
  
• Both sets of tailgate struts weak
  
• Rear window glass trim broken
  
• Aerial mast on roof broken
  
• Bulk head & wiper cowel panels broken
  
• Headlight lenses need polish and lacquer
  
• Windscreen washer piping leaking
  
• Vanos hose leaking
  
• Oil filter remote housing leaking
  
• Rocker cover leaking
  
• Possible sump gasket leaking
  
• Power steering hoses leaking res>pump & cooler>res
  
• Fan shroud clips missing
  
• Fan shroud broken on bottom expansion tank hose mount
  
• Slight cracking of driveshaft coupling
  
• Both front lower quarter panels and guard liners damaged
  
• Thrust arm bushes leaked oil & split
  
• Lower intake elbow perished
  
• Signs of recent water loss (overheating ?) and cooling system repairs
  
• One fan shroud mount damaged on new radiator
  
• Fault codes: DME, EWS, ZKE, IHKA, SRS (may have been old)

• Very loud noise on cold start up coming from idler bearing / alternator area. Alternator appears to have had a previous repair

[Young Thrash Driver 1020]

When I bought mine I just threw another grand of parts at it. Its been totally reliable ever since.

[Guest cortez]

quite a detailed list and service ! just as well you didn't take my stupid advice chris! thank goodness for the ///bimmersport police

good luck with next purchase

[zero 1162]

quite a detailed list and service ! just as well you didn't take my stupid advice chris! thank goodness for the ///bimmersport police

good luck with next purchase

Respect for acknowledging you got it wrong.

BMW's can be a tricky beast, and Glenn is fastidious in checking for problems.

A small amount of money up front with Glenn saved the potential buyer a huge expense.

[Brent1 - WP 2]

I'm in the same boat looking at a E90 325i M 2007.

Issue is I currently have a one way ticket booked to Auckland for Saturday morning after a very "light" vtnz pre purchase and only finding this thread now.

I hope Glenn can fit me in on Saturday.

Wonder if anyone else on here has looked at the same car?

https://touch.trademe.co.nz/motors/listing/view/934746860