BMW 5 Series E60 300000km Maintenance Must-Dos
At 300,000 km a BMW E60 5 Series should have: timing chain inspected, VANOS solenoids cleaned or replaced, valve stem seals checked, cooling system fully refreshed, subframe bushes inspected and rear axle carrier bushes replaced. A pre-purchase inspection at this mileage takes 2-3 hours. Budget £1,000-2,000 for deferred maintenance.
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