The 100,000 miles Club

German1967 · 02-14-2022, 01:57 PM

I will be hitting 100k miles this year with my 2015 M235 xDrive. So here is a place for you road warriors to share your 2 Series mileage.

I did pay a price for the mileage, like:

- all "lifelong" fluids changed at 60k (next at 120k)
- new ZF AT (at 60k, BMW paid 80%)
- new water pump / thermostat at 77k
- new coolant ext. hose (77k)
- various leaking seals fixed around 65k

Still loving my DD M235!

jzeiler4 · 02-14-2022, 04:33 PM

I just hit 10,000 myself.

harma24 · 02-14-2022, 05:28 PM

I'm at about 104,000 miles in my 2017. Like you, I changed all the lifetime fluids changed at 60k and plan to do so again at 120k. Unlike you however I have not had any other major issues with the car (other than windshields; I've had two cracks in the exact same way while using defrost).

raddoc · 02-14-2022, 05:44 PM

I'm just over 1K on my '21 F23 M240i MT6. Got a lot of catching up to do!

ljason8eg · 02-14-2022, 06:37 PM

I'm 60% of the way there!

What happened to your transmission that required it to be replaced? Also, was some/all the coolant system replacements preventative or did they fail?

dradernh · 02-14-2022, 06:40 PM

I'm at 14.5K here and hoping to add another 5K+ this year if a long road trip makes sense.

German1967 · 02-14-2022, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ljason8eg

I'm 60% of the way there!

What happened to your transmission that required it to be replaced? Also, was some/all the coolant system replacements preventative or did they fail?

Good questions.

1) AT - diagnosed as "porous case leaking fluid"; was discovered upon fluid change at 60k; Out of warranty, but BMW offered to pay 80%; dealer install would otherwise cost $10k

2) proactive replacement on water pump / thermostat; on my previous 335 they failed at 60k; I waited until 77k. I drive a lot long distance in remote areas. Did not want to take a risk getting stranded.

3) Ext hose broke when touched while doing 2)

leftoverture · 02-14-2022, 07:41 PM

Only at 45k on my 2016 228i. Have had no major issues at all. We're only putting on about 9k miles a year right now so 100k is a long way off. (It's because my wife works at home that the annual mileage is so low.) Still love our 2 though.

TAZ007 · 02-14-2022, 08:35 PM

Damn, my 1980 Vette is only 53% of the way there. I'll never catch up.

tlum235i · 02-15-2022, 10:24 AM

I'm approaching 105k, but I haven't had water pump or thermostat issue yet. I plan to replace them later this year (currently looking at the Mishimoto water pump to see if that's any better than the Pierberg one from FCP euro). Rear diff bushing is cracked, so I need to do that soon (have the purple powerflex one ready to go). I had to do front thrust arm bushing just over a month ago too. Wheel was also cracked, which started causing a slow air leak in my tire, so I just upgraded my wheels with OZ ultraleggera's.

Cos270 · 02-15-2022, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by German1967

Good questions.

1) AT - diagnosed as "porous case leaking fluid"; was discovered upon fluid change at 60k; Out of warranty, but BMW offered to pay 80%; dealer install would otherwise cost $10k

2) proactive replacement on water pump / thermostat; on my previous 335 they failed at 60k; I waited until 77k. I drive a lot long distance in remote areas. Did not want to take a risk getting stranded.

3) Ext hose broke when touched while doing 2)

My first thought when I hear "porous" when talking about a cast metal part is porosity...which should never have made it out of the factory.

morphomeman · 02-15-2022, 12:45 PM

The part was defective to begin with, which is why BMW paid 80% of the cost of replacement.

German1967 · 02-15-2022, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cos270

My first thought when I hear "porous" when talking about a cast metal part is porosity...which should never have made it out of the factory.

Agree. Before I could even open my mouth BMW offered a replacement.

VAcurler · 02-16-2022, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raddoc

I'm just over 1K on my '21 F23 M240i MT6. Got a lot of catching up to do!

My drive home from the PCD was more than that. Put the top down and drive it!

atek · 02-16-2022, 03:49 PM

Just crested 76k miles on my M235i. love it. No issues. Will worry about waterpump and coolant hose when it starts to give me issues. (I'm a mechanic, if it aint broke I dont fix it).

Do want to do the trans flush soon because I do know how finicky ZF's can be. Other than that, I plan on doing the VSRF charge pipe and CTS intake pretty soon.

German1967 · 01-10-2023, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by German1967

I will be hitting 100k miles this year with my 2015 M235 xDrive. So here is a place for you road warriors to share your 2 Series mileage.

I did pay a price for the mileage, like:

- all "lifelong" fluids changed at 60k (next at 120k)
- new ZF AT (at 60k, BMW paid 80%)
- new water pump / thermostat at 77k
- new coolant ext. hose (77k)
- various leaking seals fixed around 65k

Still loving my DD M235!

So, I did not quite hit 100k by the end of the year. Now at 95k miles. No further issues and car continues going strong. I decided to drive it until it falls apart.

Sportstick · 01-11-2023, 08:25 PM

Just hit 20,000 miles on my 2015. It’s an extra car for me…my “toy”. At this rate, I’ll never see 100k miles.

tlum235i · 01-11-2023, 09:02 PM

Just went passed 120K this week. Might have to do spark plugs again.

German1967 · 05-29-2023, 06:39 PM

Hit 100k miles today on my 2015 M235. Still a blast to drive!

MarcoZandrini · 05-30-2023, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by atek

Just crested 76k miles on my M235i. love it. No issues. Will worry about waterpump and coolant hose when it starts to give me issues. (I'm a mechanic, if it aint broke I dont fix it).

Do want to do the trans flush soon because I do know how finicky ZF's can be. Other than that, I plan on doing the VSRF charge pipe and CTS intake pretty soon.

Don't flush but have a fluid exchange performed. What's the difference? A flush can mean that a cleaning additive is added to the transmission before draining and refilling. An exchange is just that: the ATF is exchanged with new ATF via the ATF cooler hoses.

German1967 · 07-06-2023, 03:37 PM

I caved and after 8 years and 100k miles I put in an order for a 2024 M240 xDrive.
Should arrive in September. I struggled with this for a while as I truly enjoy the M235. But is was time for an upgrade.

mecheng77 · 07-06-2023, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by German1967

I caved and after 8 years and 100k miles I put in an order for a 2024 M240 xDrive.
Should arrive in September. I struggled with this for a while as I truly enjoy the M235. But is was time for an upgrade. The one fataler that will probably be electric.

Congrats! Report back with a comparison

Any other repairs needed?

02-14-2022, 01:57 PM	#1
German1967 Captain 583 Rep 831 Posts Drives: 2015 M235xi - 2022 992 C2S Cab Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0)	The 100,000 miles Club I will be hitting 100k miles this year with my 2015 M235 xDrive. So here is a place for you road warriors to share your 2 Series mileage. I did pay a price for the mileage, like: - all "lifelong" fluids changed at 60k (next at 120k) - new ZF AT (at 60k, BMW paid 80%) - new water pump / thermostat at 77k - new coolant ext. hose (77k) - various leaking seals fixed around 65k Still loving my DD M235! __________________ Hoc Lapidem Non Vi Sed Saepe Cadendo!
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02-14-2022, 04:33 PM	#2
jzeiler4 Lieutenant 320 Rep 536 Posts Drives: 2021 M240i xDrive vert Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Hazel Green, AL iTrader: (0)	I just hit 10,000 myself.
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02-14-2022, 05:28 PM	#3
harma24 Captain 403 Rep 744 Posts Drives: 2017 M240i Glacier Silver Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: 19.5mi NNW of Boston, MA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW M240i [0.00]	I'm at about 104,000 miles in my 2017. Like you, I changed all the lifetime fluids changed at 60k and plan to do so again at 120k. Unlike you however I have not had any other major issues with the car (other than windshields; I've had two cracks in the exact same way while using defrost). __________________ Fun Cars (daily drivers) 2001-2016: 2001 Honda Prelude \| 2016 - present: 2017 M240xi Glacier Silver Coupe Family Cars: 1993-2014: 1993 Honda Accord 10th Anniversary Edition \| 2014-Present: 2014 Honda Odyssey Stable-mate: 2019 - present: 2020 230xi Seaside Blue Convertible
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raddoc Private First Class 107 Rep 175 Posts Drives: X5,Model3,M240i Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Tucson AZ iTrader: (0)	I'm just over 1K on my '21 F23 M240i MT6. Got a lot of catching up to do!
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02-14-2022, 06:37 PM	#5
ljason8eg Enlisted Member 15 Rep 44 Posts Drives: 2014 M235i Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: California iTrader: (0)	I'm 60% of the way there! What happened to your transmission that required it to be replaced? Also, was some/all the coolant system replacements preventative or did they fail?
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dradernh Brigadier General 4379 Rep 3,496 Posts Drives: 2017 M240i Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: SW Ohio iTrader: (0)	I'm at 14.5K here and hoping to add another 5K+ this year if a long road trip makes sense. __________________ 2017 M240i: 23.8K, 28.9 mpg, MT, Sunroof Delete, 3,432#, EB, Leather, Driving Assistance Package, Heated Front Seats \| Sold: E12 530i, E24 M635CSi, E39 520i, E30 325is, E36 M3 (2) TC Kline Coilovers; H&R Front Bar; Wavetrac; Al Subframe Bushings; 18X9/9½ ARC-8s; 255/35-18 PS4S (4); Dinan Elite V2 & CAI; MPerf Orange BBK; Schroth Quick Fit Pro; GTechniq Crystal Serum Ultra Ceramic; Suntek PPF
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leftoverture Captain 438 Rep 615 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW 228i Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Edina, MN iTrader: (0)	Only at 45k on my 2016 228i. Have had no major issues at all. We're only putting on about 9k miles a year right now so 100k is a long way off. (It's because my wife works at home that the annual mileage is so low.) Still love our 2 though.
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TAZ007 Colonel 1847 Rep 2,760 Posts Drives: 2021 Z4 M40 Join Date: May 2021 Location: Texas iTrader: (0) Garage List 2021 Z4 M40 [5.00]	Damn, my 1980 Vette is only 53% of the way there. I'll never catch up.
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02-15-2022, 10:24 AM	#10
tlum235i Private 54 Rep 81 Posts Drives: BMW M235i Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	I'm approaching 105k, but I haven't had water pump or thermostat issue yet. I plan to replace them later this year (currently looking at the Mishimoto water pump to see if that's any better than the Pierberg one from FCP euro). Rear diff bushing is cracked, so I need to do that soon (have the purple powerflex one ready to go). I had to do front thrust arm bushing just over a month ago too. Wheel was also cracked, which started causing a slow air leak in my tire, so I just upgraded my wheels with OZ ultraleggera's.
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morphomeman Major 593 Rep 1,219 Posts Drives: 2015 M235ix Join Date: May 2015 Location: United States iTrader: (1) Garage List 2016 BMW X3 [0.00] 2015 BMW M235ix [0.00]	The part was defective to begin with, which is why BMW paid 80% of the cost of replacement.
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02-16-2022, 03:49 PM	#15
atek I like biscuits 164 Rep 250 Posts Drives: bmw m235i Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: TX iTrader: (0)	Just crested 76k miles on my M235i. love it. No issues. Will worry about waterpump and coolant hose when it starts to give me issues. (I'm a mechanic, if it aint broke I dont fix it). Do want to do the trans flush soon because I do know how finicky ZF's can be. Other than that, I plan on doing the VSRF charge pipe and CTS intake pretty soon.
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Sportstick Major General 4651 Rep 6,027 Posts Drives: '15 228i and '24 X3 sDrive30i Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Southwest USA iTrader: (0)	Just hit 20,000 miles on my 2015. It’s an extra car for me…my “toy”. At this rate, I’ll never see 100k miles.
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01-11-2023, 09:02 PM	#18
tlum235i Private 54 Rep 81 Posts Drives: BMW M235i Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	Just went passed 120K this week. Might have to do spark plugs again.
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German1967 Captain 583 Rep 831 Posts Drives: 2015 M235xi - 2022 992 C2S Cab Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0)	Hit 100k miles today on my 2015 M235. Still a blast to drive! Attached Images __________________ Hoc Lapidem Non Vi Sed Saepe Cadendo!
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German1967 Captain 583 Rep 831 Posts Drives: 2015 M235xi - 2022 992 C2S Cab Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0)	I caved and after 8 years and 100k miles I put in an order for a 2024 M240 xDrive. Should arrive in September. I struggled with this for a while as I truly enjoy the M235. But is was time for an upgrade. Attached Images __________________ Hoc Lapidem Non Vi Sed Saepe Cadendo!
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