Buying an F10 BMW in 2023. What to look for

It seems that there is a lot of content with generic description of what kinds of issues one may face while looking for a used BMW 5 series, specifically F10/F11. The only problem with those being - they never really show how to check for these issues and unless you are an experienced mechanic, you have little to no chance to figure it out.

I had that issue when buying both of my cars and now when I'm considering a change I decided to make a video about the whole process that would hopefully help you save some money and headache.

[bushcraftestonia]

Just started looking at the estate version of these for a second vehicle. Excellent video to find!

[roaksroaks]

”Cheap Brembo/ATE” You know ATE is the manufacturer of your OEM brakes?😂

[smiIingman]

Its pretty crazy how many insanely expensive 'common' faults BMW 5 series have of this year model.
Being a volvo guy for 10 years ive been looking at the 5 series and mercedes 250cdi from 2012 and it seems the merc is the superior car in terms of failure points, alot less on it.
Id stick with my 2012 xc60 but damn i cant find it comfy to drive at all despite it being in perfect condition, a shame really.

[denys_shvets]

So great video! Thanks a lot. Also I'd like to emphasize your great English but bet you speak one of the Slavic one.) I'm currently own 1-series F20 with the diesel engine and had the same issues with that pipe and it cost me about 70 euros. Now planning switch to either 3 or 5 series F generation. Once again, thank you.

[tuulik]

Very inforamtive video! If you don't mind I have a few questions. I've been thinking of buying a 520d xdrive but I'm afraid it will not be good enough in winter times. I'm from Estonia so our winter weather should be about the same. How does it deal with the snow, does it get stuck easily? How does the battery handle the cold? Does it drain quickly? What has been your overall experience driving it throughout winter? I had a 320 before and it was pretty horrible. Lastly how has the car held up in general? I know its no toyota but has the reliability been what you expected?

Sorry I know I asked a lot but I'm genuinely curious what the car is like and if is it even worth buying. Thanks in advance!

[bogdanobretenov]

I will recommend if the car is with ADAPTIVE DRIVES suspension to take a look at the front and back suspensions because they are really expensive and hard for installation. I have this trouble and will cost me like 1k euro only for back pair of suspensions without the work!

[raalaa]

Picked up a 520d M Sport F11 wish me luck ... my last BM, X6 E71 40d died from a hpfp failure and BMW wanted 12k to change complete fuel system so I had to sell it as a non runner, made an absolute loss on that car around 10k GBP.

[DieselPurge]

BMW has alot of plastics on it's engines and over time they all crack.

[duyanhnguyen]

4:43 damn my car rocks a little when shifting between R-N-D (in whatever order)... should it be serviced immediately or should I monitor whether it gets worse over time? and how expensive fix are we talking about?

[lockettlv]

ATE are good brakes along with TRW, they don't squeal. I dont know where are you pulling prices from, but demfer for example is not that expensive, INNA which is a good manufacturer will cost yout 140EUR which is not a lot and is cheaper to change even you do it every 100k km.

[dan]

What do you think about the led headlights compared to the xenon ones?
As someone else said the xenon’s are actually better at night
Thanks

[psq]

Bubble of rust wont appear on fender, its aluminum😊

[laurentium]

Regarding the rust you're mentioning on the front wing in the turn signal area - aren't most of the body panels made from aluminum except for the plastic bumpers? Technically it shouldn't rust since aluminum doesn't really rust, no?

[Shortclipz]

The video only applies to 2l engines? Or some them go with the 3l as well

[laurentium]

How smooth is this automatic transmission? Do you feel it slightly when it upshifts or when it downshifts from 3-2-1? Basically is it completely smooth in all gears or not entirely and you do actually feel it a little bit?

[steliofrasco]

On the 2l d version how often did you change the timing chain or at least the plastic guids and tensioners

[xLGaming]

Whats the name of the heated pipe you changed twice?

[cairnhill]

how did you retrofit the tweeter traingles in your car?

[steliofrasco]

Wow, you only kept your car for 10, 000km. 😊