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BMW 525d

  • 29-10-2014 11:50PM
    #1
    Midlandsman80
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 247 ✭✭


    Hi all, what's the 525d engine like? Been offered a 2005 touring auto for about 4,500, decent spec and I know the owner and it was always well looked after. I believe that version is a 2.5 but this is no longer the case in newer ones? Has anyone any experience of this engine/gearbox?


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  • #2
    fmcg_scribe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 561 ✭✭✭fmcg_scribe


    Engine was 2497cc:
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_M57#M57TUD25

    Although engine was a technical update, it seems that swirl flaps were still an issue for some:
    https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0337/5565/files/swirl_flaps.pdf

    In relation to the gearbox, what's the mileage and has anything shown up on the service history?

    According to many, ZF Getrag advises owners of cars with the 6 speed auto boxes to get them serviced every 50,000 miles. BMW dealers deny that - they maintain that the ATF is lifetime. All I know is that I had to get the gearbox of my 05 E60 535d reconditioned at 142,000 miles.


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