1999 BMW 5-Series Problems and Repair Histories
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1999 BMW 5-Series for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 1999 BMW 5-Series problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
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BMW 5-Series Reliability through March 31, 2013
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 | |
| 1999 | BMW 5-Series | 12 5-Series, 6.9 months of data per 5-Series, average 133300 miles Small sample size. Join or 12 5-Series, 6.9 months of data per 5-Series, average 133300 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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1999 BMW 5-Series
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| BMW in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 136000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 139000 | 250 | Radiator replaced due to leak. Coolant replaced. |
| Feb | 2011 | 140000 | 4000 | replaced shocks, replaced control arms front/rear, replaced ball joints front |
| Jun | 2011 | 146000 | 200 | Hub |
| Dec | 2011 | 150000 | 1100 | Replace valley pan gasket |
| Jan | 2013 | 157500 | 3400 | timing chain guide broke |
| Feb | 2013 | 158000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 68200 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 69220 | 2000 | Engine oil leaks |
| Jun | 2012 | 70680 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2012 | 202000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 204000 | 312 | Steering link replacement. Found during pre-purchase inspection. |
| Jan | 2013 | 206000 | 2394 | Replaced cooling system hoses, valley cover/manifold, and thermostat. |
| Mar | 2013 | 206000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 90000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 91300 | 1200 | replaced radiator and airflow meter. |
| Jan | 2013 | 94000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2012 | 187000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 187000 | 200 | Cam position sensor was bad. Replaced both. |
| Jun | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 95000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 97000 | 50 | Expansion Tank leaking, replaced Expansion Cap. |
| Apr | 2011 | 119000 | 2000 | Cooling system failed. |
| Jul | 2011 | 121000 | 1900 | Strut/Shock replacement |
| BMW in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 136000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 139000 | 400 | Car would not start after stopping. I got a jump and was able to get car home. Battery was bad so replaced. Eventually found that the alternator was bad as well so had the alternator rebuilt. |
| Jul | 2011 | 142000 | 50 | ABS speed sensor went bad. No speedometer, or computer displays of MPG, etc.. for remainder of trip. Ordered new speed sensor to be installed. |
| Aug | 2011 | 142000 | 50 | ABS module sent to be rebuilt. |
| Sep | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
1999 BMW 5-Series 4-door
turbocharged 6-cylinder manual AWD
| BMW in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 73000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 74000 | 2600 | Air conditioner compressor and related parts |
| Jan | 2010 | 83000 | 370 | Squeaky brakes and warped rotors |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
1999 BMW 5-Series 4-door
supercharged 8-cylinder manual 2WD
| BMW in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 186000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 193000 | 240 | Camshaft position sensor replacement. |
| Feb | 2010 | 195000 | 2400 | ABS computer died, as is normal on these cars. |
| Nov | 2010 | 215000 | 150 | MAF replaced due to common failure. |
| Dec | 2010 | 217000 | 80 | Xenon headlamp light bulb began functioning intermittently. Replaced. |
| Dec | 2011 | 226000 | 1200 | DSC module failure |
| Mar | 2013 | 242000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
1999 BMW 5-Series 4-door
8-cylinder manual 2WD
| BMW in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 108000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 110000 | 1100 | New front end links and shocks were needed. Brake pads needed to be placed in the front |
| Dec | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 67000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 68000 | 0 | igniter for xenon headlights was broken, repaired by dealer. |
| May | 2010 | 72000 | 75 | AC 'freon' recharge warning lights for lowbeam headlights, brake lights, rear lights randomly coming on. |
| Jul | 2010 | 76000 | 160 | warning lights still not repaired |
| Oct | 2010 | 80000 | 440 | Coil and spark plugs |
| Sep | 2011 | 92000 | 1500 | bracket holding power-steering fluid pump broke, causing belt to fall off, radiator overheated and popped. |
| Dec | 2011 | 94000 | 1100 | Water pump |
| Mar | 2013 | 107000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 65100 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 65720 | 800 | 100,000 km maintenance discovered worn rear ball joints and swaybar links. Trip 1 was to repair those items. |
| Jul | 2009 | 66960 | 1000 | Aircon condenser failed. Replacement of condenser and dryer. |
| Aug | 2009 | 67580 | 800 | Mass Air sensor failed. Replaced. |
| Oct | 2009 | 68200 | 20 | Fuel filler door hinge replaced because door would not remain open. |
| BMW in Kentucky, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 110000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 120000 | 2100 | Timing chain guides are made of an exceptionally brittle plastic, as is the oil separator (PCV valve). Both disintegrate with age, causing the engine to run terribly and smoke, as well as allow the cams to jump time. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
1999 BMW 5-Series 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
| BMW in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 110000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 112000 | 2225 | alternator replaced, MAF sensor died the next week Mass Airflow Sensor |
| Jan | 2010 | 118000 | 200 | DSP amp failed. Stealer wanted $ 1635 for new amp! No aftermarket solution poss. Ordered used one fromj BMW junkyard for $ 200. |
| Mar | 2011 | 136000 | 200 | DSP amp died again. Bought a used part that didn't work. Work around is to short +/- pins & on amp wait 5 min. when it dies. Have since sold car. |
| Apr | 2011 | 137000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 214000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 215000 | 4200 | Timing chain and tensioner, plugs and other misc. |
| Apr | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 30000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 38000 | 970 | Valve Cover gaskets were leaking slightly |
| May | 2011 | 52000 | 1000 | Replaced entire cooling system including radiator, belts, fan clutch, coolant pump, thermostat and hoses |
| Jan | 2013 | 61700 | 1100 | Replace radiator Power steering hoses replaced due to leak |
| Apr | 2013 | 64000 | 760 | Valve cover gaskets replaced |
| BMW in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 100000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 125000 | 97 | Broken electrical thermostat replaced. |
| Sep | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 125000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 130000 | 1200 | radiator and hoses. Also needed a new fuel pump. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
1999 BMW 5-Series 4-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
| BMW in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 146000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 149000 | 400 | Radiator cracked where upper radiator hose attaches. |
| May | 2011 | 152000 | 850 | Fitting at back of engine block was leaking coolant. Repair was expensive because it required removing the intake manifold. |
| Feb | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
1999 BMW 5-Series 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| BMW in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 174000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 177000 | 500 | radiator was leaking and needed replacement (replaced original). power steering line was leaking, repaired. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 132060 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 132680 | 9 | Bleed screw on expansion tank broke and caused car to overheat. |
| Mar | 2011 | 151900 | 0 | The rear wiper stopped working but something was binding and wouldn't let the wiper move. The wiper motor itself was fine but I didn't get a chance to look into it any further |
| BMW in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 172000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 173000 | 950 | Crankcase valve went bad. |
| Jun | 2010 | 179000 | 130 | Steering fluid leak, suspension loose will fix later. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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