E30 Zone

Hi Guys,

I have been offered a complete car E36 2.8 Tourer in response to my ad for a an engine and gearbox and am very interested but a little concerned about the mileage... 195,000 miles.

I know very little about these engines and would like to know what people think about putting an engine with that sort of mileage in my track day E30.

It does have an extensive service history and is currently owned by a zoner.

See below for history.

14/01/97 - PDI - BMW GB LTD

18/08/97 - 9,832 - BMW GB LTD

11/03/98 - 17,413 - Heathrow BMW LTD

29/02/99 - 37,223 - Heathrow BMW LTD

21/07/99 - 47,247 - Grassicks BMW LTD

23/12/99 - 57,920 - Heathrow BMW LTD

20/06/00 - 70,586 - Heathrow BMW LTD

05/12/00 - 82,495 - Heathrow BMW LTD

16/03/01 - 89,868 - Heathrow BMW LTD

19/07/01 - 97,870 - Heathrow BMW LTD

26/02/02 - 111,458 - B&W Auto Repairs - BMW Techician

24/01/03 - 119536 - B&W Auto Repairs - BMW Technician

26/02/04 - 132,343 - B&W Auto Repairs - BMW Technician

23/07/04 - 141,280 - B&W Auto Repairs - BMW Technician

13/12/04 - 151,973 - B&W Auto Repairs - BMW Technician

18/07/05 - 160,858 - Smiths BMW & Mercedes Specialists

30/08/06 - 170,204 - Smiths BMW & Mercedes Specialists

06/06/07 - 179,653 - Smiths BMW & Mercedes Specialists



Thanks in advance

Dont see a problem with the mileage as long as its priced with that in mind.
My M52 has covered many more miles than that and it sounds like its done 50K.

I got a 300.000 kms M3 which gets as much grief as any other of my cars and it aint complaining! lol

Yeah I would but only if the price is right, unless a lower milage one comes up. Is there much diference in price compaired to a breakers?

Try and find out if the block has been replaced in those 195K that might reasure you.

I haven't checked with a breakers tbh, thanks for the advice guys.

In that case definitely shop about. Read up on Nikasil bore linings (overexagerated issue IMO) and check for signs of overheating before you buy.