n52 questions

at21 · 09-08-2017, 11:42 PM

cruise went great with BSG335i ytd
and today i saw this on carsales
https://www.carsales.com.au/private/...-4966857/?Cr=0
the price is crazily low so my buying impulse came in

can anyone tell me what i should look out for during the inspection?

the buyer did say he had never had consumption oil issues and he did pay for a realignment for his car in april (even has receipt)

BSG335 · 09-09-2017, 02:43 AM

Was a good drive, thanks for organising. We'll get more to join us next time.

N52s are pretty solid usually. The usual gaskets like OFHG and VCG will need to be checked/ corrected.

Usual failure items include cooling system (electric water pump, thermostat, hose, raidator), starter, power steering pump.

Aside from that, check the tyres for wear pattern and anything unusual on the surface - could mean alignment, bushings or hard driving.

Unfortunately there's no easy way to look at the oil but you can look inside the oil cap for sludge or varnishing. lastly, take a peak inside the expansion tank for abnormalities. And check diff for leaks, and the under body tray for evidence of leaks too.

I found the interior on the 1 series to wear faster than the 3 but ymmv.

Looks like a great buy at that price. Good luck!

09-08-2017, 11:42 PM	#1
at21 Private 12 Rep 85 Posts Drives: e90 320i Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	n52 questions cruise went great with BSG335i ytd and today i saw this on carsales https://www.carsales.com.au/private/...-4966857/?Cr=0 the price is crazily low so my buying impulse came in can anyone tell me what i should look out for during the inspection? the buyer did say he had never had consumption oil issues and he did pay for a realignment for his car in april (even has receipt)
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09-09-2017, 02:43 AM	#2
BSG335 Driving in the slow lane 29 Rep 210 Posts Drives: E92 N54 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	Was a good drive, thanks for organising. We'll get more to join us next time. N52s are pretty solid usually. The usual gaskets like OFHG and VCG will need to be checked/ corrected. Usual failure items include cooling system (electric water pump, thermostat, hose, raidator), starter, power steering pump. Aside from that, check the tyres for wear pattern and anything unusual on the surface - could mean alignment, bushings or hard driving. Unfortunately there's no easy way to look at the oil but you can look inside the oil cap for sludge or varnishing. lastly, take a peak inside the expansion tank for abnormalities. And check diff for leaks, and the under body tray for evidence of leaks too. I found the interior on the 1 series to wear faster than the 3 but ymmv. Looks like a great buy at that price. Good luck!
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