Texas T-Bone
Member
Here’s my E85 pre-purchase inspection list I use to determine how much repair work will be needed to bring to full market value. I’d appreciate any additional items I need to consider:
Exterior:
Tire condition
Valve stem caps condition
Brake rotors
Brake pads
Front struts
Rear struts
Convertible top condition
Glass-Windshield/Side/Rear glass
Windshield cowl
Windshield seal
Windshield washer blades
Windshield washer pump operation
Windshield washer reservoir condition
Hood & trunk BMW badge condition
Side BMW badge condition
Third rear tail light condition
Radio antenna condition
Fuel cap gasket condition
Headlights condition
Fog lights condition
Front grill condition
Any paint dents?
Paint condition (clear coat correction needed?)
Bodywork? (Ck paint thickness using digital gauge)
Wheel curb rash?
Wheel clear coat condition
Emissions/Inspection current?
Exterior lights operation
Engine:
Gas assisted hood lifts operation
Valve gasket leaks
EVAC repairs
Oil cap gasket condition
Oil quality
Air filter quality
Brake fluid quality
Engine operation (Cold start/Idle sound/High rev sound)
Trunk:
Gas assisted trunk lift operation
Trunk Cargo mat needed?
Battery age
Interior:
Ignition lock operation (smooth?)
Run codes/Any computer codes?
A/C operation (cold?)
A/C blower motor (strength/sound)
Sound system/Speaker quality
Conv top front lock motor operation
Conv top hydraulic motor operation
Seat heater operation
Steering wheel leather condition
Interior seat condition
Interior carpet condition
Interior doors & handle condition
Interior console & knee pad condition
Floor mats/Condition
Gear shift knob condition
Gear shift surround condition
Cigarette (lighter present?)
Console ashtray module condition
Door sill plate condition
Cup holder operation
Seat back covering (Condition/attached?)
Water on carpet behind seats?
Other:
Extra key?
Interior air filter condition
Exterior LED lights?
Interior LED lights?
Exterior:
Tire condition
Valve stem caps condition
Brake rotors
Brake pads
Front struts
Rear struts
Convertible top condition
Glass-Windshield/Side/Rear glass
Windshield cowl
Windshield seal
Windshield washer blades
Windshield washer pump operation
Windshield washer reservoir condition
Hood & trunk BMW badge condition
Side BMW badge condition
Third rear tail light condition
Radio antenna condition
Fuel cap gasket condition
Headlights condition
Fog lights condition
Front grill condition
Any paint dents?
Paint condition (clear coat correction needed?)
Bodywork? (Ck paint thickness using digital gauge)
Wheel curb rash?
Wheel clear coat condition
Emissions/Inspection current?
Exterior lights operation
Engine:
Gas assisted hood lifts operation
Valve gasket leaks
EVAC repairs
Oil cap gasket condition
Oil quality
Air filter quality
Brake fluid quality
Engine operation (Cold start/Idle sound/High rev sound)
Trunk:
Gas assisted trunk lift operation
Trunk Cargo mat needed?
Battery age
Interior:
Ignition lock operation (smooth?)
Run codes/Any computer codes?
A/C operation (cold?)
A/C blower motor (strength/sound)
Sound system/Speaker quality
Conv top front lock motor operation
Conv top hydraulic motor operation
Seat heater operation
Steering wheel leather condition
Interior seat condition
Interior carpet condition
Interior doors & handle condition
Interior console & knee pad condition
Floor mats/Condition
Gear shift knob condition
Gear shift surround condition
Cigarette (lighter present?)
Console ashtray module condition
Door sill plate condition
Cup holder operation
Seat back covering (Condition/attached?)
Water on carpet behind seats?
Other:
Extra key?
Interior air filter condition
Exterior LED lights?
Interior LED lights?