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mani569
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hi, i just bought a 525se 2003 model and its only done 60,000 miles, but on the last service it says, timing chain changed, no cambelt. so i'm bit confused, does anyone thing that this car has been clocked. according to old MOT's and service history which is up to date, miles look fine, part BMW service and rest from IN N OUT.

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    Car doesnt have a Cam belt, it is a timing chain so sound fine to me

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    If you've got a timing chain then you won't have a cam belt..

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    Welcome over to BMWOC.... As per other timing chain means no cambelt.... if the MOT's and service sheets check out its all good....

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    thank you guys, ok so i only have a timing chain and which has been changed, aren't these supposed to be changed around 80k to 90k miles.. that's why i was thinking it might have been clocked but according to service history and old mot's its looks all good so i bought it.

    thank you

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    Welcome aboard mate...

    Yeah, 60k sounds good for the TC chainged ;)

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