I have 535d for two years now, and I can tell that this car has been reliable for me. Bought it with full service history and kept maintaining it when it’s needed. Perfect car for petrolheads with family

@r.b1288

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment. I really wonna buy 535d and never had bmw. Asking everyone about them and everyone says different. Someone told me bmws are the cars that need money spending even if you had them just parked at front of your house . I have honda and as all we now she is bulletproof now wonna try German car. I probably will buy 535d

@tabascowkasku5709

4 жыл бұрын

@@r.b1288 If you want reliabilty stick with Honda. My mother had Honda HR-V and basicly done nothing except oil change and had to remove rust from one place. I bought 520i E39 and i had a lot of problems with it to be honest, but i really liked it nonetheless 😂. Both cars have been sold already, and i'm thinking about e60 535d pre LCI as a next car for myself, but i'm afraid of all electronic problems of new generation of 5 series. I'm still thinking what to buy i still have over one month to make my mind 😀

Thank you Dean we're behind you bro, keep on keeping on

@BMWDoctor

5 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate thanks so much I respect you a lot

Another great video Dean, no bullshit, fast talking for maximum info in short time. I'm had om642 merc engines for many years, what do you think of these? Looking for a decent 530d or 330d msport or SE if it's nice enough. You said about dpf removal if I blank off egr? Is that always the case on these engines. I'll be doing flaps and breather, and a few other bits you mentioned. Another thing how do I know if it's a m47 or n57 if I buy a 2008 530d or 330d ? Different cc or tax band? Thanks in advance mate

@BMW Doctor thank´s for your video. I have a pre-lci BMW 535D it´s my daily car, just change oil, filters and something like that, no mecanichal or electrical problems,my car its 100% stock, dont have any electrical modification. Im very satisfied and i dont use as a racing car.

Do you have a similar video for the f10 535d? Looking to buy one. Thanks

Brilliant advice Dean. All diesels need that all important oil and filter change every 5k.

At 8:24 he talks about taking it to someone but speaks pretty quick, who can i take my 535d to just to clarify. Thanks

I have a noise on my e61 535d 272 hp, it whines when i try to accelerate. some say its the gasket between the manifold and the turbos.

Had the same on my E60 530i M54. The MPM in the trunk was the culprit. Water had corroded the pins. Cleaned the pins and haven't had that issue for 1 year already. I simple mod to prevent from happening again or in the 1st time is by relocating the MPM and parking modules on top of the spare tire or on one of the wheel wells.

@BMWDoctor

4 жыл бұрын

Yes mate I have a lot of videos regarding this already typical on that year

You sound calmer. Sounds like things will work out. Keep your head up and guard your chin. If it was 1 person taking offense it could have been resolved with a face to face or phone call to work it out. Learned a lot about your diesels over there. 👍👍👍👍👍

@BMWDoctor

5 жыл бұрын

Good man Kevin thanks for supporting me from the beginning mate you know I won’t forget you guys all I’m doing is educating you guys and helping you understand a lot about this engine

@kevinvandevelde9789

5 жыл бұрын

@@BMWDoctor I was a machinist in another life my Teacher would point out your mistakes. But would highlight the good points. Then send you back to do it again. Thats why I like You and Nathan. Keep your head up. Cheers. now I sounding like a Brit. LOL LOL

So if i have a cheaper car that i use around town and i buy a 535d to use it on longer journeys ... let s say once or twice a week, would it be worth it? Or should i look for another car?

@erixlast6020

3 жыл бұрын

2 cars is perfekt solution, 535 wekend car

hello you had what to demean the car please thank you short spring or combined eibach short spring? -35? thank you

Which is the better pick the Pre-Lci or Lci in the 535d.

@BMWDoctor

4 жыл бұрын

Lci mate all common problems addressed by then and gearbox is much much better and reliable then the pre lci box

Dean!! Keep banging the videos bro. Nothing can stop your shine!!!!

@BMWDoctor

5 жыл бұрын

Cheers Lynn mate don’t worry bro I ain’t stopping for nothing I’m still getting that money for now so nothing gonna stop me

@750gg

5 жыл бұрын

@@BMWDoctor Awesome. Exactly what I wanted to hear!!

@BMWDoctor

5 жыл бұрын

Lynn you know me bro I ain’t one to be shook like most I ain’t your usual youtuber bro remember I was just a criminal before a youtuber so I’m smarter then most and aware of many things ;)

@750gg

5 жыл бұрын

@@BMWDoctor Believe me I know about it. Here your making money in a positive fashion, and they Tried to stop it. Life

Very knowledgeable guy..

I should have watched this before I bought mine. I honestly don’t know what to do, whether to sell or repair it and bring it to life. It is in the exact same condition as this one, but my turbo’s are starting to go, and I have a vacuum leak. My mechanic in Romania says my engine will be given a second life with 1500-1800euros… But could this be true, how expensive are these engines really in parts in terms of things that need to be replaced. The labour is cheap obviously, but the parts are scaring me

I'm thinking of gettin either 545i or 535d

Very good information 👏👏 I'm looking at a 530d 08 plate 138k guy is asking for 5k which I think its reasonable. Can I take these pointers for the 530d? Thanks

@BMWDoctor

5 жыл бұрын

Yep exact same and same engine only difference this one has a extra turbo but no difference under the hood mate trust me on that any issues with it come to me I will help you

@bigp500pb

5 жыл бұрын

@@BMWDoctor Thanks man Where are you based? I'm going to have a look at the motor sometime in week I just need enough info so I no I'm not buying a lemon as I'm after a good few years of motoring. I've always liked the 535d the performance for a diesel is great but I just get put off by it due to the many problems I have seen My friend has a 525d it's nice etc but for me I feel is abit underpowered although I assume it shares the same motor? Also I have seen the petrols seem alot cheaper are they any good?

@BMWDoctor

5 жыл бұрын

Petrols are good yes but they can use some oil not a major issue diesels are good very good engines but I would avoid the 525d that is way under powered 530d is your best bit make sure it’s lci avoid the pre lci they had a lot of gearbox issues I’m also located in Cornwall in the uk mate and you are correct it’s m57 but just lower power band 530d is full power model if you want m57 525d is the low power model so I would avoid it’s more economical yes but not worth it at all t lacks power to make probably 3mpg more not worth it

@bigp500pb

5 жыл бұрын

@@BMWDoctor Great I will sub to your channel pal and deffo keep in touch I'll have a look through some of your other videos also for sum pointers.im based in Wales so i wouldn't mind the trip down to you if needed be.. yes I'm after a facelift model I think its 07 onwards I believe I dont like the gear stick on old shape and that puts me off alot haha but thanks for the reply man and the content 👍

@BMWDoctor

5 жыл бұрын

Your welcome mate I got a lot of repairs coming up on these diesels so stay tuned

Congrats for reaching over 2k subs.

@BMWDoctor

5 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate going for more now

@TheKeenMechanic

5 жыл бұрын

@@BMWDoctor you deserve it mate

Good to find a E60 owner channel. Can share with injector cleaner to use? I am driving N47 520d. It is now now 160k KM. Currently have slightly vibration under hard acceleration. What could be the issue

@BMWDoctor

4 жыл бұрын

That mate is your egr valve sticking

@MrLorenczo

3 жыл бұрын

I can recommend liqui moly fuel system cleaner, if you have that in your country give it a try, it worked for me, and also its quite cheap

Which is better for reliability and maintenance costs, the 272hp or the 286hp version?

@BMWDoctor

4 жыл бұрын

None of them is reliable Mercedes is the only reliable Diesel engines and gearboxes If your planning on remapping this car as line everyone else who comes here looking at them there going to FAIL you BIG TIME !!!! If your wanting this for power get a 550i or a M5 no point cheating out trying to make a diesel a performance car when it’s a joke instead mate

@toaderalin6322

4 жыл бұрын

@@BMWDoctor got it mate. Cheers!

@erixlast6020

3 жыл бұрын

Any car is reliability if take care of it

@_MrLaine_

2 жыл бұрын

@@BMWDoctor Volvo`s D5 too.

My 535d has M5 hubs, calipers and disks all round. I still get a slight wobble under braking but I suspect my control arms as I have a slight knock when turning lock to lock. Also mine's done 208k miles and still like new ;)

@BMWDoctor

5 жыл бұрын

Yep mate that’s how they are as I told you mate no matter what you do that vibration under hard braking doesn’t go in telling you before you replace anything else it won’t solve it it’s the engine falling on itself front forward.... bmw flawless design of these cars the idea is that the engine is meant to go backwards not towards the front causing more pressure on the calipers

@stephenbarnard8353

Жыл бұрын

@@BMWDoctor It's early days for me as an owner of an E60 535D, but regarding the brakes... The previous owner changed the front discs and pads but the car felt like it was bouncing its wheels off the ground when braking! Took it to a local garage here in Germany, they said the only thing that works is original BMW parts. Sure enough (so far) it brakes like a dream now...

Thanks Dean,just bought an e61 535d with 188k(b4 I watched this video) :).I drive playing up,stimes it works when he thinks,stimes hes numb,also at 75 on motorway at certain speed the rev counter gauge goes up and down slightly,its ok at idle and accaleration.I didnt care mileage came with FSH anyway,and thought all faults you mentioned prev owner done it.... :)Thanks again

@BMWDoctor

4 жыл бұрын

your welcome mate just be sure it point the torque converter mate the revs fluctuating at speed is usually the torque converter mate

@georgesandor7685

4 жыл бұрын

@@BMWDoctor Many thanks Doctor will have a look very soon:)

@denijorgji8644

4 жыл бұрын

TC clutch and double check the mechatronic as well as the solenoid valves.

@erixlast6020

3 жыл бұрын

Torq converter is classic

Quality vid mate. I was wondering why my e61 wobbles under hard motorway braking nice1 👍👍

@BMWDoctor

5 жыл бұрын

Well now you know mate stay tuned for more of these videos it’s all coming trust me we got engine tear down to engine rebuilds coming with other m57 engines on the way I need to take this place as I realised on KZread people don’t speak English who others videos or you get a lot of us guys who know nothing about these cars but that’s bmw flawless design engine falling forward on itself

@miagreatsister9612

5 жыл бұрын

@@BMWDoctor So true mate, keep em coming. 👍👍 Have you done any videos about the I drive rebooting fault? Mine sometimes works for days then goes into just bmw logo again.

@BMWDoctor

5 жыл бұрын

TOYS AND FAMILY yep mate go have a look at my idrive not working video

@miagreatsister9612

5 жыл бұрын

@@BMWDoctor Cheers don't know how I missed that. I've already took my grommets out though so don't think that's my problem. Weird how sometimes it works perfect for days.

@miagreatsister9612

4 жыл бұрын

Any idea what actualy goes on the idrive (ccc) and why it sometimes works?

Should do an similar video on a E90 3.0L diesel

@BMWDoctor

4 жыл бұрын

No more diesels my friend that part is over when KZread pay more then maybe but unfortunately the petrols pay a lot higher as that engine is worldwide diesel isn’t

@ahsan3369

4 жыл бұрын

BMW Doctor oh that’s sad to hear, maybe you could just comment then, I’m looking to get a 07-09 335D, is there anything common to look out for? I’m on a budget and the ones I’m looking at are around 100k - 120k.

@BMWDoctor

4 жыл бұрын

It will be the same as on this engine the engines never changed mate just the gearbox became ALOT more reliable as they changed it over which is better lci is the best one but all common problems on engine side will be the same as this regardless only difference is electronic swirl flaps

E60 535d or E92 335d

So many parts that can fail on these that can pretty much be uneconomical to repair, surely to get that car back up to scratch it will cost more than the cars value?

@BMWDoctor

4 жыл бұрын

You are correct BUT IF YOU DO IT all your self it is not expensive at all these are very very cheap to maintain well FOR me Anyway no mate it’s not only if YOU are taking it to a garage that’s when it will exceed the value if it’s to much for you I will buy it off you and repair it myself for next to nothing cheap and easy cars for me anyway 😁 and I always make my money back with KZread

hi i haw a E60 535 lci and cruse control not work :((

@whattheydontteachyouinscho2704

3 жыл бұрын

Shame

Looking to buy either a 530d or a 535d as a daily driver which would you recommend for more reliability

@BMWDoctor

4 жыл бұрын

To be fair mate I would reccomend 530d I hope that your getting this car for the right reason and not for remapping as a road weapon as most do Ask yourself this Are you buying this car as a cruiser Do you travel long miles to work and need a diesel for a cruiser to drive like me a old man ??? Or are you buying it to remap it to be like the rest of the world and grenade the problematic gearbox on both the 530d and 535d as they don’t like remaps these cars are built for people to travel to and from work on motorway that is it If you want something powerful and fast 335i it has to be mate Do not buy a diesel for the wrong reasons I been shattering dreams and making peeze on here and saved a lot of people from buying the diesel for the wrong reasons so far I have managed to sell in the U.K. 30...... 335is over the diesel which people are moaning to me about running costs but what do you expect it’s a bmw !!!! As I tell them sorry you was about to buy a diesel for powe and remap what isit because it’s more unreliable Welcome to the real world of bmw bmw is unreliable and learn to spend big money that’s how bmw is so I tell you this buy 335i and enjoy but you better have another car as spare car as it breaks and breaks a lot but makes insane power as standard

@Josh-yf4qg

4 жыл бұрын

BMW Doctor cheers for the reply mate wasn’t expecting it that fast haha, I travel a lot for work I do exhibitions so constantly driving to the NEC and to London etc do a lot of miles not too excessive but enough to warrant the use of the Diesel engine, I was planning on mapping it but not to beat it around the back roads more for the extra mpg and a bit more responsive power I think 270 odd break from a diesel is impressive enough

@Josh-yf4qg

4 жыл бұрын

However seeying your comparison video to the 520d If as reliable as the 3. Litre buying a low mileage business edition 520d the extras on that one you reviewed are crazy but if a standard 530/535 without a map is safe and a good purchase I’d happily not map it

@BMWDoctor

4 жыл бұрын

Josh Renowden it is mate yes but it comes with its consequences as they slow the rate of fire of the injectors and up the turbo pressure which in turn destroys the injectors as they ain’t pushing hard enough to clear the crap out and then it destroys the turbo from spooling to fast all the time That’s how I knew you wanted it remapped a lot of people only want these for THAT reason Mate you don’t need diesel if your doing exhibitions in London excel in always there I have petrol cars and drive from the south west down to London every week with no issues £65 full tank and I get to London with a quarter left that’s what a diesel will do anyway no difference Or get 550i better performance all round

@Josh-yf4qg

4 жыл бұрын

BMW Doctor cheers mate for the replies I appriciate it, and okay right I’m not particularly bothered about mapping it I think the standard power they produce is more than good enough and yeah go to excel Olympia some in Wales and Scotland and Manchester rest of them are abroad just love these 5 series also I have two kids so ideal as a family car too I haven’t even looked at any petrols in all fairness I’ve had a 318ci e46 was okay I guess for a 4 pot

Dean are you still London based and if so could I grab a number or contact mate if you are still taking customers

@BMWDoctor

Жыл бұрын

Message me on Instagram

@hertfordshirespecialistcar3914

Жыл бұрын

@@BMWDoctor what’s your insta bud Cheers mate

@BMWDoctor

Жыл бұрын

@BMWDoctorOfficial

@hertfordshirespecialistcar3914

Жыл бұрын

@@BMWDoctor all done mate pm sent

Was thinking of getting rid of the Scirocco 140 TDI and getting 535 d m sport. Think I'll keep the Scirocco

Jesus, I've always wanted one these, and I was going too look at a 2007 individual this afternoon but you've kinda out me off!...lol

@BMWDoctor

4 жыл бұрын

Mate there GOOD cars and reliable BUT you must maintain them yourself They make good cars providing your willing to do that most people only sell these when they need over hauling These cars are not the kind of things you can expect to go buy and just drive around freely as when they break they take many many things out with them and it becomes expensive most people sell them when it’s due because they don’t want to deal with it so they make great cars for the right people

@armigerdino

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers fella, I'm a truck driver and I work away all week..so it will only get used mainly at weekends. With that in mind, probably not the best car to leave in the yard all week!..

@armigerdino

4 жыл бұрын

What's you view on the e70 3.0d X5..had two petrol e53's including the 4.6 which was an awesome truck, but was thinking about e70

@BMWDoctor

4 жыл бұрын

Mate all diesels AVOID AVOID if there gonna be sitting mate worst thing you can do is buy a diesel and use it as a weekend car if your planning on remapping it EVER WORSE that’s when they FAIL BIG TIME !!!! Gearbox goes BANG the whole timing chain fails on these and is on the back not as reliable as you may think people get these for the wrong reasons mate this is why there so overly HYPED in the U.K just because the power they make remapped But I tell you something now mate these are crap cars as standard and produce no power this is why people can’t say anything good for them as standard ONLY WHEN REMAPPED Mate E70 diesel is exactly the same no different if I was you mate if your using as a weekend car look away from diesel it’s gonna cost you most then you can possibly think the DPF will constantly be clogged from not using the car will cost a fortune in glow plugs carbon build up from not being used much these cars mate trust me DONT LIKE SITTING AROUND !!!! they like to be driven expect a fault every week if your planning with it sitting oh and battery drain as it’s normal on these when not used

@armigerdino

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate, you've been a great help, I'll be looking for a petrol car then!...V8!..😁

Just spent 2.5k on my 06 535d, had new injectors, vacuum hoses,intercooler pipes, glow plugs, rear pads and full mot now the gearbox has started to fuck up! I have no idea where to go from here as I'm not prepared to throw another 2k on having the box rebuilt 😡 gonna have to sell it cheap with intermittent gearbox problem I guess.

@BMWDoctor

4 жыл бұрын

Mate your on crack do not tell me you had a garage do all that ???? If you did mate no wonder you can’t afford this car and sorry mate your not the right owner to own this car you cannot buy these and expect a garage to do this for you Gearbox is easy on these cars I can source them for less then 300 and fit it cost me nothing I already did gearbox on the one you see here

@notmanynamesleft

4 жыл бұрын

@@BMWDoctor so you're saying only mechanics should own one of these? I had an E90 330d before for 2 years and had no issues.

@notmanynamesleft

4 жыл бұрын

I have plenty of kite mate to afford the car I'm just not prepared to keep laying out on it I'd rather cut my losses mate.

@BMWDoctor

4 жыл бұрын

Mate 330d isn’t 535D and yes that is correct if you are not mechanically inclined you should not be owning ANY BMW all BMW’s are problems what do you expect a 60k car not to have and be like a Ford nah mate people say there more reliable then any car on the road and cheap to maintain because they work on it them self mate if your having to pay a garage I would get rid of that car quick as more problems are on the way do the gearbox and watch the turbo fail do the turbo and the small actuators for the second turbo will fail after that your timing chain will probably snap that’s the life of a 535D

@notmanynamesleft

4 жыл бұрын

@@BMWDoctor what sort of money roughly would you give for it? It's on 126k and doesn't have any other faults apart from 1 mirror motor broken

Caribbean ashtray....LMFAOO

@BMWDoctor

4 жыл бұрын

you dunno

Bmw 535d 2009 lci best car ewer 👍💪

Mate it's a 54 plate. There all hanging.

P1632 plz get back to me thank u so much

@BMWDoctor

5 жыл бұрын

Throttle valve adaption try resetting your adaptions have you had your throttle body removed on the car recently and not reset if so that is why if that doesn’t solve it you will need a new throttle body

@mudhfaralmuth3348

5 жыл бұрын

BMW Doctor 2008 535i bmw The batterie was removed an now the car is doing that an it won’t stay in idle

Caribbean astray 😂

Close to 300bhp and plenty of toqrue. Not sure why you consider that “ slow “ but the car doesnt need a remap anyway… i think its one of the best diesels you can buy provided you actually bother to take care of the car lmao 😂

Sounds like inexperienced mechanics were attempting what we refer to in the US as a "work aroung" which at best is only temporary.

@BMWDoctor

5 жыл бұрын

Yep exactly that you mean COWBOYS just trying to make the car run and look perfect most people here only care about how the car looks on the outside not the inside and all they were doing is doing cheap fixes to keep it running to boost the shit out of it everyday

@jamesluke7377

5 жыл бұрын

@@BMWDoctor yes, exactly also to include common failures. Rather than fixing it correct, fix it enough to work (for now) so that they can look good driving down the road. Personally, I prefer a correct repair 1st and formost. I did grow up learning old schools modifications for power, but those also mean more common and sooner failures than normal. 323i is peppy enough for me stock.

@BMWDoctor

5 жыл бұрын

Lol I know mate that’s how they are here all about the car looks on the outside as you see here on this one it looks nice but it’s a heap of crap under the bonnet and inside

Now I know what my next car should be Hahaha.

@BMWDoctor

5 жыл бұрын

Didn’t think you would watch lol glad you did though keep watching and be ready for the diesel videos to implode all information will be on here INCASE you decide to buy one

@safouder

5 жыл бұрын

@@BMWDoctor I love 5 series, and fuel economy is starting to become an issue here so my best bet is to work for a year or two and get an E60 Diesel. Probably a 525d though because it's almost impossible to find a 535d or even 530d around here as Road taxes are insane. In the mean time I'll be taking care of the E39, however I've been thinking about putting an M57 in it if the local laws allow it as it is a petrol on paper and not a diesel.

@BMWDoctor

5 жыл бұрын

That’s more headache then it’s worth and m57 engine to buy is quite expensive as they super reliable and don’t go wrong they are highly sought after engines in europe

@safouder

5 жыл бұрын

BMW Doctor If they’re expensive in Europe then they’re probably SUPER expensive here :/ . I’ll either look for another E39 Diesel or a well looked after E60 then. Your channel is such a Discover ! Hahaha

Ahh yes the E60. The M5? V6? Or the delicious V8?..personally id stay away from the M5. Thats just my PERSONAL opinion..i love the 550i. And think they are alot tougher..and reliable, when your in a tight situation. But if you are willing to overhaul, the coolant system and water pump.. The valley pipe, the knock sensors, the front control arm units and bushings, and transmission filter housing if you buy one possibly ask owner last time any of these was done? And you will exactly know how the car was treated ..

Just about to buy a 535d touring m sport but from what I've seen they a bag of w*nk

Get your self a lci e60 535d.

Turned it off when you said he jet washed inside the boot. Can't blame a car when a moron has owned it.

He must have been a clever boy to buy this one

@BMWDoctor

4 жыл бұрын

no he really wasn't the guy was a idiot more like

Why would you ever put water in a trunk? Dumbest thing I have heard.

@BMWDoctor

4 жыл бұрын

You don’t put water in the trunk someone decided to wash inside there not me ???? But the person who owned this car made that choice this is lack of proper ownership

Make your mind up, one video your like yeah buy one and another your going nah don't buy these

@BMWDoctor

2 жыл бұрын

Please tell me where I have ever said buy a 535D ?? I said BUY A BMW E60 with the N52 engine never would I say buy one with the Diesel engine. You only buy these with petrol engines you have a wide variety 6 cylinder , V8 or V10. Your the only person confused here

@sthomas8714

2 жыл бұрын

@@BMWDoctor what model would you suggest? I was looking at the 535d touring m sport

@BMWDoctor

2 жыл бұрын

I would just watch my videos I explain the best model you can buy for a E60 and the ones to avoid.

@sthomas8714

2 жыл бұрын

@@BMWDoctor I want a 3l twin turbo grin though lol

@BMWDoctor

2 жыл бұрын

Well you have the N54 or N55 petrol ! More reliable. It ain’t what it’s made out to be can you afford the maintenance and do you have a sore car ? As turbo BMWs are off the road more then on the road consider them a weekend repair car which you can enjoy for a few days before more repairs come. If you don’t want that I wouldn’t buy a BMW and can you handle all the electronic failures on the car ? As the electronics always fail and you need to know how to replace program and encode it properly. Why don’t you buy a Ford eco boost ? Or a Mercedes AMG twin turbo much better and reliable

What a dog, hope it was cheap, like sub a £1000

@BMWDoctor

3 жыл бұрын

Wasnt my car was given to me to repair then I repaired and the owner couldn’t afford the bill so I sold it after it was finished so really I come out way ahead