The highest-mileage BMW on sale in South Africa right now, that we could find, has travelled a total of 486,000km over the course of its life.
This impressive accolade belongs to a BMW X5, which is currently listed on AutoTrader for R110,000.
What you get
The X5 first rolled off the assembly line in 2007, meaning it is currently 17 years old.
That works out to an average mileage of 27,529km per year, which is relatively high by passenger car standards in South Africa and more on par with the distances racked up by the average bakkie.
The marathon travel time was made possible by a 3.0-litre, naturally-aspirated diesel engine, which has an official output of 150kW and 500Nm.
This power is then sent down to all four wheels thanks to the carmaker’s xDrive all-wheel-drive system, which is mated to a six-speed Steptronic automatic gearbox.
Despite its age, the SUV still appears to be in excellent condition, indicating that it has been taken care of by the verified private user who listed the car in Oudtshoorn.
Naturally, going back in time by nearly two decades means you won’t see any of the fancy screens found on BMW’s current-generation products, but the X5 is one of the brand’s most premium offerings, so you won’t be left wanting by what it has to offer.
There’s a leather multifunction steering wheel, two large analogue dials with a small multi-info display between them, and a digital screen for the media centre.
This is complemented by various physical buttons on the centre console, which is an increasingly rare sight in modern vehicles, so anyone looking for a more tactile driving experience may be well-served to shop further down the age bracket.
The cabin itself features tan leather finished with varnished wood for key trim panels like the dashboard and centre console, emphasizing the BMW’s luxurious status.
As a point of reference, this particular X5 generation was in production from 2006 until 2013, so this 2007 example is one of the first models in its series.
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