How many miles on your E39?

2002 BMW 525i as of today 103900; work done as follow
CVV Complete Overall (DYI) 98K
SPARK PLUG OEM (DYI) 98K
TWISTED SEAT (DYI) 100K
COMPLETE COOLING OVERALL (DYI) 103K
VANOS (DYI) 103K
OFH GASKET (DYI) 103k
POWER STEERING HOSE (DYI) 103K
VALVE COVER GASKET (DYI) 103K

Next Project; Supension overall ( Summer 2012 )
TRANS FLUID (Spring 2012)
RADIO Replace/Repair/After market? Fall 2012

1998 540i sport with 300,000 miles on the clock and still running strong.

Well if I decifer my Instrument cluster (my pixels are fading) I have about 124k

Originally Posted by DinanBimmer

1998 540i sport with 300,000 miles on the clock and still running strong.

Wow, really? That is impressive. Original clutch (I assume it's not an auto)?

Just a tick over 94,000..... ;-)

00 540i with 159***k miles & it drives like has 59k miles .i had a 98 540i sport w/ 297k miles still it was running like a champ'''

Originally Posted by Josh P.

Wow, really? That is impressive. Original clutch (I assume it's not an auto)?

Yep its a 6-speed

damn, that's pretty cool. something to look forward to on mine. but i have a ways to go considering i only clipped 170k. but definitely something to aspire for. good going!

Originally Posted by bimmerposer

damn, that's pretty cool. something to look forward to on mine. but i have a ways to go considering i only clipped 170k. but definitely something to aspire for. good going!

Thx, I'm tryin to keep her goin for as long as possible.

2000 540iT
136000 miles

Just bought it 3000 miles ago, so I have no idea what's been done, but damn it, it's been a ride.

1999 540i 134,000. Same nonsense as Bluebee post. Vanos solenoid seals are $8.00 each ten minute job. I get the same mileage as you, but I don't have traffic or speed limits to deal with. Love the kickass torque, my '07 328xi gets its butt kicked by me everytime, except on ice and snow ??? I have seeps, not leaks but a nine dollar Wal-Mart drip pan takes care of it.

I do take care of trim details, and have had no drivetrain issues except for a $300. parts and labor charge for a new CV-joint on the final drive input shaft. Cupholders are the most expensive thing at $60. Alpine CD changer did jam -- sent it to ALPINE and spent $150. to get it fixed. I am on my third round of cupholders in five years. Join the local club and save a bundle. Best $50. you'll ever spend.

1999 528i - 192k

39,084 miles

I just hit 144001 K miles and as far as drivetrain problems only one the driveshaft. Not sure if it was done properly I have a vibration between 55-70 mph then it smooths out ?? Im thinkin my clutch is next on the list.

Originally Posted by bammbamm

I just hit 144001 K miles and as far as drivetrain problems only one the driveshaft. Not sure if it was done properly I have a vibration between 55-70 mph then it smooths out ?? Im thinkin my clutch is next on the list.

That's typically front wheel balance but there might be other causes.Thrust arm bushings, but not as likely. I also had driveshaft issues early on in my ownership, mine was replaced under CPO.

177k as of yesterday morning, i'm in the midst of a few choice suspension replacements, tires, and just finished my 2nd valley pan job. My mom's '00 528iA now has 308k i think, never changed original trans fluid, one cooling system job that's about to be due for a 3rd.

223k!

Originally Posted by Josh P.

That's typically front wheel balance but there might be other causes.Thrust arm bushings, but not as likely. I also had driveshaft issues early on in my ownership, mine was replaced under CPO.

I have a similar shimmy only first time on the highway in the AM at 60-70mph, thought it was "flat spotting" of tires overnight as they dont "rebound" until they warm up a little. I think our steering is so sensitive (but damped at the same time - that was BMW's genius on E39's) that we feel everything we should. I've had mine balanced and no fix but after 5 miles and another startup from 0 mph nothing. If it is consistent even after driving for a hour or so likely not flat spotting...

Just cracked 79k on the 03 540.

164k now...coming up on a year maintenance free

Originally Posted by redidrum

Amateurs !!! I have 241,000. Just changed the Tensioners to the Belts. Runs like a dream. Aux. Cooling Fan Change and Exhaust Cam Position Sensor. BMW only sensor replacements. #4 Coil Pack change. I have cheap code checker and this site to fix all myself.. 2001 BMW 525I.

Did you get a code for the exhaust CPS, or just changed it as preventative?

75k miles 2003 BMW Silver Sport 530 & 101k miles 2003 BMW Black Sport 530

selling my 525i with 107k miles below

104,000 on a new front end.

Just turned 100K!

2000 5.28i 135k

trim is cracking and seats are wearing

problems fixed
-abs unit
-radiator