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Buying a 2005 BMW - what should I look out for?

I'm thinking of buying a 2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0 diesel for £3000. The car is an automatic and has 3000 miles on the clock. Is there anything I should look out for?

Asked on 19 February 2015 by ukessexcar

Answered by Honest John

Could be okay. Interesting that the vendor has emphasised the ICE above anything else. Won't do 50mpg everyday. Here's what to watch out for: www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/bmw/3-series-e90-200...d

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