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High Mileage BMW - is this a good idea?

I will be travelling 250 miles per day on a new job Epsom to Coventry. My local garage has a BMW 520d M sport touring diesel 55 reg 143K miles at £ 7695.

It looks in good condition.

Is it a good deal and what should I do to avoid problems?

Asked on 31 July 2012 by OldWhitebeard

Answered by Honest John
If you are going to be doing a high mileage, then don't buy a car that has already done a high mileage.

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