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BMW 5-Series Problems and Repair Histories

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Year Make/Model Trips/Year/100 Cars Compared to all models for the same year  
2012 BMW 5-Series   19 5-Series, 8.3 months of data per 5-Series, average 6800 miles

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2011 BMW 5-Series 44 5-Series, 10.6 months of data per 5-Series, average 17900 miles

First year for F10 5-Series. Doing well so far.21
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2010 BMW 5-Series 28 5-Series, 8.1 months of data per 5-Series, average 32800 miles27
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2009 BMW 5-Series   22 5-Series, 8.8 months of data per 5-Series, average 44800 miles

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2008 BMW 535   23 535s, 10.2 months of data per 535, average 53900 miles

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2008 BMW 528 / 550 / M5 54 528 / 550 / M5s, 8.0 months of data per 528 / 550 / M5, average 56100 miles

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2007 BMW 5-Series 32 5-Series, 8.6 months of data per 5-Series, average 67400 miles

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2006 BMW 5-Series 34 5-Series, 8.8 months of data per 5-Series, average 72900 miles48
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2005 BMW 5-Series   13 5-Series, 7.6 months of data per 5-Series, average 80800 miles

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2004 BMW 5-Series 29 5-Series, 10.1 months of data per 5-Series, average 93200 miles

First year for E60 5-Series.98
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2003 BMW 5-Series 29 5-Series, 8.6 months of data per 5-Series, average 93100 miles115
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2002 BMW 5-Series 36 5-Series, 10.3 months of data per 5-Series, average 95000 miles

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2001 BMW 5-Series 27 5-Series, 8.4 months of data per 5-Series, average 113400 miles

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2000 BMW 5-Series 25 5-Series, 9.2 months of data per 5-Series, average 129600 miles

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1999 BMW 5-Series   13 5-Series, 6.8 months of data per 5-Series, average 127400 miles

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1998 BMW 5-Series   11 5-Series, 7.5 months of data per 5-Series, average 151900 miles

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2005 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

325-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

BMW 5-Series in Ohio, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2008 61000   First odometer entry
Oct 2008 69000 50 "Mechatronic" unit in automatic transmission 
Dec 2008 69000 0 Continued shifting problems even after Mechatronic unit was replaced; entire transmission was replaced this time. 
Jan 2009 70000 0 Vacuum leak. 
Nov 2009 83000 0 Replacement of water pump 
Jul 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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 2 broken transmission mounts and one broken motor mount. replaced air bag seat mat. 
Aug 2011 90000 1015 Vacuum booster was leaking, brake pedal needed excessive pressure to stop at low speeds. Parts $633, labor $333. 
Oct 2011 92000 585 Replaced vacuum pump. Cost: parts - $434, labor - $117, total - $585. 
Dec 2011 94000 1308 Replaced coolant tank, thermostat, and several hoses. Cost: Parts - $330, labor - $978, total - $1,308. 
Jan 2012 95000 1121 Replaced transmission sealing sleeve. Cost: Parts - $202, labor - $398, total 600.03. Replaced stablizer bar bushings. Cost: Parts - $184, labor - $337, total - $521. 
Apr 2012 97000 0 AND, I have three oil leaks: 1. Valve cover, left side of engine, 2. Front cover, right side of engine, 3. Alternator. $1400 estimate to fix. Traded car. 
Mar 2012 97000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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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
Feb 2009 28000 0 Clutch chatter when warm (6 speed manual transmission). 
Dec 2011 49000 375 Coolant leaking. Pressure tested system, replaced expansion tank and revealed problem with water pump & tensioner pulley. 
Jan 2012 49000 1367 Replaced water pump & tension pulley Upper radiator hose failure 
Oct 2012 55000 450 Replace vehicle battery 
Mar 2013 59000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2005 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

325-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed automated manual RWD

BMW 5-Series in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2008 36000   First odometer entry
Dec 2008 37000 0 Power steering warning light - Power steering issue addressed. 
Apr 2009 41000 170 faulty oxygen sensor led to the 'check engine' light faulty seat weight sensor to be replaced under warranty 
Oct 2010 53000 1000 High emissions detection. Found to be sensor related. oil leak found at junction of engine and detector unit during inspection for problem #1. Leaky unit replaced. Unable to establish or reset computer driven checkup notices. Comm problem. Not solved. 
Jul 2011 60000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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