2005 BMW 5-Series Problems and Repair Histories
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2005 BMW 5-Series
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| BMW 5-Series in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 90000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 92000 | 250 | crack in coolant overflow reservoir |
| Apr | 2011 | 95000 | 250 | Secondary air intake needs to be cleaned which requires removing head. Estimate 5 days and $5500, debating repair now |
| Aug | 2011 | 99000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
325-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 5-Series in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 52000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 66000 | 2500 | Brake booster failed |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Louisiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 94000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 97000 | 345 | coolant system supply hose assembly leak, replaced hose. refilled coolant |
| May | 2012 | 100700 | 2400 | coolant tube between engine's piston banks. typical problem for 2004-05 v-8s |
| Dec | 2012 | 102000 | 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. | |
| BMW 5-Series in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 62000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 63860 | 150 | Transmission takes a second or two to shift gears while driving and getting into gear when parked. This never happened before. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| 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. | ||
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. | |
| BMW 5-Series in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 61000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 63000 | 50 | Another trip for loss of coolant, replaced coolant temperature sensor. |
| Feb | 2011 | 63500 | 50 | Radiator replaced. |
| Jun | 2012 | 82000 | 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, oil gasket, struts, brakes, etc. |
| BMW 5-Series in Oklahoma, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 63000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 63000 | 817 | trans pan gasket and fluid replaced Passive restraint fault light reset |
| Jun | 2011 | 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 fuel pump. Defective right rear passenger window motor. |
| Oct | 2010 | 50000 | 250 | SES light came on. Screen says "increased emissions". Mechanic replaced two crankcase ventilation valves. |
| Nov | 2011 | 56700 | 700 | Cooling systems hose leak. |
| Mar | 2012 | 60000 | 650 | Cylinder head gasket repaired. |
| May | 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 | |
| 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. | |
| 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 |
| Apr | 2011 | 73700 | 2500 | Vacuum pump replaced |
| Sep | 2011 | 79000 | 400 | Replace expansion tank and hose |
| Jun | 2012 | 88000 | 800 | Sunroof was realigned and drain tubes were cleard |
| Sep | 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. |
| Feb | 2009 | 45000 | 0 | Moonroof rattle. |
| Mar | 2011 | 76000 | 50 | Transmission drip pan leaking, gasket replaced 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 manual RWD
| BMW 5-Series in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2012 | 88000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 89000 | 250 | replaced all spark plugs, due to plugs being all original. replaced accessory and power-steering belts. |
| Apr | 2013 | 97000 | 0 | Car reported malfuntioning (always open) thermostat, resulting in increased emmisions. |
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 Replace front tie rod ends, L/R Perform wheel alignment Replace leaky transmission pan and mechatronic sleeve, new transmission oil |
| Jun | 2012 | 86800 | 340 | Replaced squeaky AC tensioner and Alternator tensioner |
| Aug | 2012 | 90900 | 200 | Engine valve cover gasket seems to be leaking. Replaced VCG and took advantage to put new plugs in as well. |
| Sep | 2012 | 93000 | 420 | Worn lower control arm bushing. Had to replace the entire control arm assembly. |
| Dec | 2012 | 96720 | 250 | Inner tied rod end was found with play. Replaced. Rear control arm bushing worn. |
| Mar | 2013 | 100440 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005 BMW 5-Series 4-door
turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel manual 2WD
| BMW 5-Series in Ireland | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 63240 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 63860 | 0 | I noticed oil on driveway.Took car to dealer who replaced fuel pump after diesel had leaked into it.I think they reckoned it was the inlet manifold gasket that was faulty. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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