BMW E60 Is The **MOST UNRELIABLE CAR EVER In 2021** & (Here's Why)

This vid made me proud owner again !! Had e65, had e61, naw got an 05 e53 160kw, all 3.0d , all of them same problems: cracked manifolds, vacuum pumps, old ccv, old oil and filters been in there for ages, had them replaced by myself, still got a lot to learn about them but they run like a dream, seems so simple to get the job done on these engines, i love to bring them back to life, it feels like you get the proper reward after you drive them. And the parts, omg if you know where to find them, you get away so cheap. Some ppl just want to get rid of them for few quid when they see they smoke and see the costs to maintain them on garages , they're scared, but sit back and enjoy while buying really well build bmw for nothing, good for us😅 Keep up the good work !

They are more reliable than their owners.

I been using the same broom for twenty years, I've only changed the head 17 times and the handle 14 in that time. Totally the most reliable broom ever made.

Mine had been reliable but I’ve been having an issue where cylinder 1 misfires and Then it loses power and start idling rough then an “engine malfunction” light turns on. I’ve changed plugs/injectors and coils I did a diy smoke test and nothing showed up. Any ideas?

Thank you BMW Doctor! If I may ask you one question: Im picking up a 2007 525i. The previous owner just replaced the transmission solenoids, as the second gear solenoid was bad and he decided to replace them all. Upon putting the transmission back in, the car wouldn’t start (car ran perfectly fine before he removed the transmission). It doesn’t crank or anything. He then proceeded to replace the starter, and it still won’t start or crank over. So he gave the car to me and I’m going to try to figure out the no-start no-crank issue. My question is would you know why it’s not starting? Are there any fail safe’s this BMW has that I should know about which is preventing it from cranking or starting? Fuses? Relay’s? Thank you.

hi Doc, i had an e60 2004,that i used for 5 yrs,but recently sold it.Which other model year would you advice is reliable for the e60.?

My 2008 e60 lci with the m57 engine runs perfectly, even after 295k miles, only thing it needed was all 6 glow plugs, best car I've ever had, just like the e39 530d I owned before wich died in an accident after 321k miles

Hi Dean. Quick question, I have a 525i auto and am having gearbox failsafe faults. Gearbox has been serviced and still not fixed, garage said something about L1-L4 fault. Is this something you could fix?

I have a 2009 bmw 535i e60 with fbo with 17t turbos, and every bolt on but port injection. I have done all of the work minus turbos and I love it. Daily driver with over 550 whp. 176,000 miles and still eating scat snacks on a daily.. love your video’s.

Amazing video, I love my E60 and I always try to do my best and treat it right. And a short question: I have replaced the mass air flow sensor and I have no oppurtunity to do the adaption as I can't get out of the city due to the virus until february most likely, and will it do any bad to the car if I drive it like for 10 miles with out the adaption? Thank's in advance 🙂

What about the timing chain ? Was thinking of buying f10 2011 520d? Do i need to be worried about the timing chain.

So. Basically the BMW e60 is reliable because you spent thousands of hours fixing her unreliability failures. An so now is reliable… On my dictionary reliability means you have to do only the basic services… oils and filters and the normal wear… What it is normal when you drive cars like Lexus. So today we discover there are 2 meaning for reliability: 1 the bmw way ( fix it again, and again and again) 2 the Lexus way ( fixed before you buy it) I guess I will go for the Lexus way😂

what do you think of the e60 m5 v10 andy? I need your expert opinion on it, as im thinking of getting one, but heard something about having too tight rod bearings with not enough clearance for oil to really work in. thanks andy.

Would you recommend the 520d 2005 model for long trips weekends and vacations only? It will not be my daily driver because I bike everyday to go to work.

Your channel is great - has helped me with several things. I have a new problem with my E60 which is giving me fits, though. I get random electrical problems - windows all roll down on start up, servo-mech failure comes on and power steering goes out but warning disappears after a couple of minutes and if I stop the car all goes back to normal, I get the engine malfunction warning (reduced power), but again, I shut the car off and on restart the problem is gone. Doesn't happen everyday, just random times but at least once a week. Have connected my scanner, but no faults with any of those systems show. Can't tell if it's a wonky control module or bad ground wire or what. Any ideas for what could cause this are appreciated. Thanks!

E60 is a good car! I have a 2004 520i, and I love it! But I have a hard time to bleed the cooling system! The electrical method dosen’t work (where u set the temperature high and fan level lowest) so what do i do? Is it the electrical method on the 2004?

Hey man I have a 08 528i and my car is vibrating at idle when I hit the gas it smooths out, I want to get rid of this problem but I don’t know what to do, I’ve done the valve cover gasket and have changed the spark plugs and replaced the coils with all new Bosh ones, it has 160k on it and it’s my daily driver, if you have any advice I’d really appreciate it, I work on my cars myself and don’t want to go to a shop

Hi! Would you share what is wrong with the 2L engine please? The 520i. Thank you!

I have a 08 528xi e60 with 197k and have a engine tick trying to remedy any suggestions it is a great car love it.

Can you answer why i have no power getting to my cigar lighter fuses 2005 e60 m sport