135 Reliability

[eilbebach]

Hi there, Are these 135s really reliable in the UK, re the HPFP / other turbo related questions that have been highlighted on the USA fuel? 'Considering a 2009 135 convertible (manual) with 1 owner and 19k miles. Local dealer car, looks v nice. Thanks for your help - apologies if this retraces old ground for experts.

[rjwojcik]

I'd check out its history, contact BMW and find out what work, recalls its had. If its from a dealer then it'll have warranty. Is it a AUC?

[mad chemist]

Originally Posted by ;12996226

Hi there, Are these 135s really reliable in the UK, re the HPFP / other turbo related questions that have been highlighted on the USA fuel? 'Considering a 2009 135 convertible (manual) with 1 owner and 19k miles. Local dealer car, looks v nice. Thanks for your help - apologies if this retraces old ground for experts.

My 135i was fine for over 3yrs. Only needed a new HPFP after the software fix failed just after the warranty ran out. Just glad I got the BMW extended warranty. Oh, and I ran with JB3 for most of the 3 yrs without any other problems.

Mad.

[Robbidoo]

Is the one you're looking at an N54 or N55 engine? N55 was from June 2010 I believe. They are much more reliable - so far.

[GeeRam]

Originally Posted by Robbidoo

Is the one you're looking at an N54 or N55 engine? N55 was from June 2010 I believe. They are much more reliable - so far.

If it's 2009, it will be a N54.

For the OP, the HPFP issue is still a problem here in the UK, it's just that because the big petrol engined cars are relatively rare here, with only a 1000 or so ever sold here, the problem is a very small percentage of all cars sold.

[paulathome]

Why not contact BMW with the reg or vin number
They will be able to tell you what work/recalls have been done
I have one of the last N54 built, its been fine , no issues at all
Paul