First X5 but nervous

[Murphybarnes]

Proposing to go for this but concerned about what I should be checking for. Condition is fair. Scuffs and stone chips and a little bubbling on inside of alloys.
Discs and pads being changed as caliper seized and sat nav being recalibrated or some such.
Therefore no test drive available until tomorrow.
Established garage offering service and mot and 3 months parts and labour warranty
Any thoughts or advice. Anything welcome.

[Murphybarnes]

Ok that link did not work. Blue one at Victoria garage, Belhelvie, Aberdeenshire if anyone wants to google and post up image. I'm struggling.
Any advice appreciated regards first X5, what to look for, valuation etc.
Thanks.

[Horizon]

http://www.victoriagarage-belhelvie.co. ... eType=cars

[Murphybarnes]

Thanks for that. The price is actually  £6495. Without roof box.

[greido]

My only advice would be to get an independant pre-purchase inspection, good luck!

[AW8]

I agree re getting an inspection....especially if unsure.

I would want confirmation of that mileage - that mans veeifying mot's & service stamp visits.

Read my buyers guide sticky in E53 section but DO get an independent inspection

[Denis O]

Here's the info which suggests the mileage is straight.


Vehicle Information

Registration: SV05BFN

Make: BMW

Vehicle status Not taxed
Tax status Tax due: 20 September 2016
MOT status Expires: 18 January 2017
First registered 14 June 2005
Year of manufacture 2005
Engine size 2979cc
CO2 emissions 312 g/km
Fuel type Petrol
Colour Blue
Vehicle type approval M1
Wheel plan 2 axle rigid body
Revenue weight Not available
Tax exempt No
Tax band K
Tax - 12 months £295.00
Tax - 6 months £162.25
Tax - 12 months DD £309.75
Tax - Monthly approx £25.81
Tax - Single 12 month DD £295.00
Tax - Single 6 month DD £154.88
Tax prices shown are for a petrol or diesel private car, tax band K, first registered on or after 1st March 2001.

You can see tax prices for all vehicles on GOV.UK (PDF).

Tax prices effective from 1st April 2016.

MOT History

Registration: SV05BFN

Make: BMW

Model: X5

Date first used: 14 June 2005

Fuel type: Petrol

Colour: Blue

Test date 6 January 2016
Test result Pass
Expiry date 18 January 2017
Mileage 87,970 miles
MOT test number 7546 2337 6483
Advisories nearside rear inner Brake pipe slightly corroded front to middle (3.6.B.2c)

Test date 22 December 2014
Test result Pass
Expiry date 18 January 2016
Mileage 79,294 miles
MOT test number 5755 4655 4367
Advisories None

Test date 22 December 2014
Test result Fail
Mileage 79,294 miles
MOT test number 9799 1645 4358
Reason(s) for failure Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisories None

Test date 14 January 2014
Test result Pass
Expiry date 18 January 2015
Mileage 71,062 miles
MOT test number 2955 5491 4013
Advisories None

Test date 14 January 2014
Test result Fail
Mileage 71,061 miles
MOT test number 3175 2451 4008
Reason(s) for failure Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisories None

Test date 11 January 2013
Test result Pass
Expiry date 18 January 2014
Mileage 61,897 miles
MOT test number 9053 9121 3052
Advisories Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Test date 19 January 2012
Test result Pass
Expiry date 18 January 2013
Mileage 55,418 miles
MOT test number 4278 0911 2040
Advisories None

Test date 16 January 2012
Test result Fail
Mileage 55,403 miles
MOT test number 9599 2651 2044
Reason(s) for failure Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Advisories None

Test date 8 June 2010
Test result Pass
Expiry date 3 July 2011
Mileage 46,026 miles
MOT test number 9810 0955 0159
Advisories Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Test date 8 June 2010
Test result Fail
Mileage 46,023 miles
MOT test number 1636 4975 0131
Reason(s) for failure Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisories Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Test date 15 June 2009
Test result Pass
Expiry date 3 July 2010
Mileage 38,320 miles
MOT test number 8207 2656 9160
Advisories None

Test date 13 June 2008
Test result Pass
Expiry date 3 July 2009
Mileage 32,106 miles
MOT test number 1318 2576 8151
Advisories None

Test date 4 July 2007
Test result Pass
Expiry date 3 July 2008
Mileage 25,182 miles
MOT test number 9410 1598 7176
Advisories None

[graemeX5]

[quote="AW8"]
I agree re getting an inspection....especially if unsure.

I would want confirmation of that mileage - that mans veeifying mot's & service stamp visits.

Read my buyers guide sticky in E53 section but DO get an independent inspection
[/quote]

Hi
as AW8 said read the E53 buyers guide

When you inspect the car check all electric windows, the heater and air-con,  check the mirrors work, door locking, check for damp carpets in footwells esp rear ones as plastic shield behind door panels get ripped and the can let water in, check the air suspension. Check by pressing check control button on the dash display to see if any errors or if ok,

Also before staring when ignition is on just check you have all the lights up such as airbags and no one has removed a bulb to hide a fault.

Apar from that th usual car checks tyres brakes etc and then when on the test  drive check for the gearbox operation as some have had problems with them, also suspension bushes will be old and have wear so see if the car feels tight or a bit vague when driving

And if that is all ok then fine if not best to move onto the next x5 for sale as a good x is great and a bad one is expensive to fix even if you can diy

Graeme

[graemeX5]

Hi

I see h model you are looking at is the 3.0 petrol, you may also wish to onside the bigger 4.4 as there is little difference in fuel consumption but the bigger engine give the car better performance or the 3.0d which has a lot of torque and a lot better fuel consumption

And yes there are a lot of X5s for sale
Graeme

[CondorX5]

It does seem rather high priced for a 3.0i,  but if everything else checks out and you are happy then go for it.  Having had a 3.0i for a few months myself, I would second the opinion that they are a bit underpowered and there is no fuel advantage against one of the V8s as the engine is having to work really hard. Plus the GM gearboxes on that model are known for some problems. 

[Murphybarnes]

Lots of good advice. Still waiting to here back from garage. The V8 does sound tempting. Budget is £7000 tops. I'm being slightly lazy looking at local garages. Back to the Internet methinks.
My wife was lucky enough to find an absolute mint sorted Z4 recently for a lesser budget and I'm hoping to do the same with an X5.

[Reusch]

My pennys worth keep looking

[Horizon]

Go for the Diesel, bags of torque and affordably good on fuel.
The Diesel can't be compared with the likes of the same era Disco,s or Showguns, it s much much better.
My advise is testdrive them all first ( 3.0, 4.4 and the 3.0 d, go for the facelifted ones )before you buy either variant.
Good luck with the search, and beware there are loads of rough unloved ones out there.
Remember lots of folk offload cars for a reason.

[Imy]

3 litre whilst underpowered in comparison to the v8 are absolutely bullet proof. It's a great engine with a good reputation. I found mine was more than adequate for London driving and never had an issue with it.

[X5Sport]

Diesels from 2004 give you V8 torque but without the fuel bill or soundtrack.