Best Engines For Sale in UK

Before you agree on a price for any used BMW 535d, there are five things worth checking that take under ten minutes combined and can be the difference between a great buy and a five-figure regret . The engine underneath the bonnet — BMW’s B57 3.0-litre diesel — is a genuinely strong unit, but it hides its problems well until they’re expensive. This guide walks through exactly what to check, what each red flag actually means in pounds and pence, and what a used BMW 535d engine replacement costs if you skip the checklist and buy the wrong car. Straight answer first: is the B57-powered 535d worth buying? Generally, yes — with conditions. The B57 that sits under the bonnet of every G30-generation 535d (2017 onwards) is one of the more dependable modern diesels BMW has built, a clear step forward from the N57 it replaced. But “generally reliable” and “reliable regardless of history” are two different things, and the gap between them is exactly where used-car buyers get caught out. The s...

Thinking About a Mercedes with the M273 V8? Here’s the Truth About Reliability, the Expensive Failures, and What Owners Actually Face If you are looking at a Mercedes fitted with the M273 engine — or you already own one that has started rattling on cold starts or losing coolant — you need a clear-eyed view of the risks. This V8 has two well-documented weak points that can turn a pleasant ownership experience into a four-figure repair bill: premature wear of the balance shaft idler gear and head-bolt threads pulling out of the aluminium block. Both problems are common enough that many specialists treat the M273 with caution. The engine itself is not without merit. When it is healthy it is smooth, strong and refined. The difficulty is that the early warning signs are easy to dismiss, and once serious damage begins the cost of putting it right often exceeds the value of repairing the original unit. That is why many owners eventually look at a used Mercedes engine or a reconditioned Mer...