2002 325 XiT - 140k miles - what do I need to know before ..

Hi guys

I have my eye on a 325Xi Touring, Steptronic, 185k kilometers (140k miles or
so)

It is the ONLY touring model available in my area, so I have little choice


It is owned by rich older people who also have a few 5 series bimmers.

Unfortunately, they seem to be richer than they are smart - they only did
oil changes and other maitenance that BMW "suggest" - such as - nothing!
(Aws we all know BMW pays for these services, and have limited them in order
to save $$)

The owner has shown me all the bills from the dealer... there are actually
not that many.

My question is:
Is it a PROBLEM to have a 325 engine that has only had oil changes every
30,000 kilometers????

What do I need to do to ensure there is NO damage (I have seen stories of
"sludge" in these engines!)

What should I be looking for ????????????



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"Bubbles" <Bubbbbbbles.RemoveThis@hotmail.com> wrote
> I have my eye on a 325Xi Touring, Steptronic, 185k kilometers (140k miles
> or so)

The "X" should be lower case - a 325iX was an E30 from late '80's.

> Unfortunately, they seem to be richer than they are smart - they only did
> oil changes and other maitenance that BMW "suggest" - such as - nothing!
> (Aws we all know BMW pays for these services, and have limited them in
> order to save $$)

BMW pays for only the first 50K miles.

> The owner has shown me all the bills from the dealer... there are actually
> not that many.
>
> My question is:
> Is it a PROBLEM to have a 325 engine that has only had oil changes every
> 30,000 kilometers????
>
> What do I need to do to ensure there is NO damage (I have seen stories of
> "sludge" in these engines!)

With that many miles, it's likely all highway, and if the dealer changed the
oil, it's certainly the Castrol Synthetic and probably ok. If you want to
pay for someone to remove and replace the head cover and the sellers
allow, that's really the only way to check.

FloydR