2005 BMW 5-Series Electrical and AC Problems and Repair Histories
2005 BMW 5-Series Electrical and Air Conditioning problems reported via the Car Repair History and Car Reliability Surveys
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2005 BMW 5-Series for which no Electrical and Air Conditioning problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2005 BMW 5-Series problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car Electrical and AC problem frequency.
For 2005 BMW 5-Series Electrical and AC problem frequency, check the Car Reliability Survey result. For the problems behind the score, check the 2005 BMW 5-Series Electrical and Air Conditioning problems and repair histories that follow it.
BMW 5-Series Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2005 | BMW 5-Series | 13 5-Series, 7.6 months of data per 5-Series, average 80800 miles Small sample size. Join or 13 5-Series, 7.6 months of data per 5-Series, average 80800 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2005 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
325-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 5-Series in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 61000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 70000 | 50 | replaced air bag seat mat. |
| Mar | 2012 | 97000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
325-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW 5-Series in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 25000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 55000 | 450 | Replace vehicle battery |
| Mar | 2013 | 59000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
325-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed automated manual RWD
| BMW 5-Series in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 59000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 60000 | 0 | Needing repairs when sold: AC compressor, |
| BMW 5-Series in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 59000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 68000 | 1700 | worn wiring harness |
| Feb | 2011 | 71000 | 1200 | Front left angle light failure. Positive battery cable needed to be replaced |
| Sep | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 36000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2009 | 41000 | 170 | faulty seat weight sensor to be replaced under warranty |
| Oct | 2010 | 53000 | 1000 | Unable to establish or reset computer driven checkup notices. Comm problem. Not solved. |
| Jul | 2011 | 60000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW 5-Series in Nevada, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 43000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 46000 | 1300 | Defective right rear passenger window motor. |
| May | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 5-Series in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 90000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 90000 | 150 | Faulty. Reset required |
| BMW 5-Series in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 32000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2008 | 34000 | 0 | Battery kept dying and car wouldn't start. they replaced the radio (which is the master computer for the iDrive) and the iPod module. The invoice doesn't show the costs, but I looked up the partnumbers to find MSRP on them and it was about $3000. Same problem, battery kept dying. Replaced battery. MK: battery replacements normally aren't reportable, but this one was probably killed by the audio system. |
| Mar | 2011 | 76000 | 0 | Washer pump would stop working after engine heated up, washer pump replaced. |
| Sep | 2012 | 100000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed automated manual RWD
| BMW 5-Series in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 70680 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 75820 | 1500 | Left rear taillight bulb carrier and connector burned out, Replace bulb carrier + connector/harness |
| Mar | 2013 | 100440 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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