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Year Make/Model Trips/Year/100 Cars Compared to all models for the same year  
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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2008 BMW 535   23 535s, 10.2 months of data per 535, average 53900 miles

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2008 BMW 5-Series

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BMW 5-Series in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2010 27000   First odometer entry
Aug 2010 28000 0 fuel pump replaced 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW 5-Series in Great Britain
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2013 90000   First odometer entry
Apr 2013 90000 450 The rear wiper should automatically come on if front wipers are on and reverse gear is engagaed. It does not do so. The garage took four attempts to fix that and has failed to do so. 

 

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2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

BMW 5-Series in New Jersey, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2010 29000   First odometer entry
Oct 2011 40000 0 Excessive wind noise from sunroof seal. Replaced under new car warranty per BMW SIB Car had carbon buidlup on back of valves. Dealer noticed car running rough. Dealer claimed repair ($500) was not covered under warranty, but got authorization to clean valves from BMW 
Jan 2013 56000 800 Noise in drivers side when applying brakes. They installed a new brake carrier, $628 for parts and labor. Trans pan leaking 
Mar 2013 58000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW 5-Series in Pennsylvania, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2010 43000   First odometer entry
Oct 2011 55300 0 water leak from sunroof during heavy rain shorted out electronics under spare tire. drains were blocked. 
Aug 2012 66500 302 warm a/c replaced compressor and expansion valve 
Feb 2013 73500 450 wires to tailgate cycled and broke. needed to replace wires to tailgate. 
Mar 2013 74000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW 5-Series in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2013 88000   First odometer entry
Mar 2013 88000 600 Battery needed replacing Water pump failed 

 

BMW 5-Series in Alberta, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2011 38440   First odometer entry
Jan 2012 39840 0 Weak AC. Schader valve was found leaking. System re-charged. Loose sunroof panel. Replaced sunroof seal. 
Apr 2012 44020 0 Rear hatch would open on its own intermittently while driving. 
Dec 2012 52700   Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW 5-Series in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2011 55000   First odometer entry
Jun 2011 56000 0 Turbocharger replaced 

 

BMW 5-Series in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2011 74400   First odometer entry
Jun 2011 75300 2500 Actuator motor for transfer case Replace solenoid for turbocharger Replace switch for rear window 
Sep 2011 83700 5500 Water leak into trunk - sunroof drains plugged. Shorted out modules for I-drive, sunroof, load leveling, transmission display and one other. 
May 2012 89460 300 Replace vacuum hose - engine was losing power under acceleration 
May 2013 99200 1100 Overheating - leaking water pump - replaced 

 

BMW 5-Series in Pennsylvania, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2007 0   First odometer entry
Mar 2009 24000 90 Code reduced power engine malfunction comes up...code then clears, and engine power returns to normal. 
Apr 2009 24000 0 replaced both turbochargers and valvecase cover. 
Sep 2009 29000 0 replaced both turbochargers due to broken actuator arm 
Aug 2010 41000 0 air conditioner blows hot air code on fuel pump recurred after repair, then went away on its own. 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW 5-Series in Washington, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2012 0 Brake wear sensor damaged - causing light squealing sound. Replaced all brake pads/rotors/sensors under warranty 
Mar 2013 42000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW 5-Series in Pennsylvania, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2007 0   First odometer entry
Mar 2008 7000 0 iPod selection would spontaneously switch to the radio. 
Oct 2009 34000 0 Front park distance sensor failed. 
Mar 2010 38000 0 Rear window latch failed.  Warning light panel had to be replaced. 
May 2010 40000 0 fuel system problem related to turbocharger 
Nov 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD

BMW 5-Series in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2008 2000   First odometer entry
Jan 2010 22000 0 Engine stopped running, injectors, coils, plugs all replaced, now fine. 
Jun 2010 29000 0 High pressure fuel pump, N54 engines Achilles heel. Upgraded the software. 
Jul 2010 30300 0 Long cranks, 'engine malfunction reduced power' including while on the freeway - not great to be on the 405 stuck at 35. Replaced high pressure fuel pump. The car's now running properly for the first time this year. 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW 5-Series in Washington, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2012 64000   First odometer entry
Feb 2012 65000 0 HPFP (high pressure fuel pump) a known issue covered under BMW TSB and replaced under warranty. BMW has actually extended coverage of this item out to 120,000 miles / 10 years. Mine did not "give out" but was done as a preventative fix. 
Nov 2012 77000 50 this is a wagon so, rear hatch glass "switch" to latch the glass window was "popping" itself unlatched. simple fix, covered under warranty. 
Mar 2013 86000 0 DME (engine control unit) failed. When this happened engine would not run properly and computers forced car to slow down and ultimately require pulling off road and stopping. It saves itself from more damage basically. Very annoying. 

 

BMW 5-Series in Tennessee, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2013 87000   First odometer entry
Feb 2013 87500 600 The N54 twin turbo motor had excessive carbon buildup on the intake valves due to the poor design of the EGR system on this direct injection motor. BMW's solution is a walnut shell blasting of the valves every 40K miles as 'maintenance'. 
Mar 2013 88000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 232hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

BMW 5-Series in Czech Republic
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2008 16120   First odometer entry
Dec 2008 18600 0 Rear hatch window unlocking by itself. 
Jan 2009 19840 0 Rear hatch window unlocking by itself. Fixed on second attempt. 
Feb 2009 21080 0 Front suspension making squeeking noises when going through deeper. Replaced some rubber dampeners to fix front suspension creaking on second attempt. 
Mar 2009 22940 0 Rear hatch making creeking noises when soft-close function is activated. 
May 2009 27280 0 "Excessive battery drain" message on car start because of CD player which keeps spinning after car is turned off. Known problem which should have been sorted by CIP progman upgrade but the dealer claims that the newest version is there already. 
Oct 2009 38440 150 The CCC unit was faulty and had to be replaced. 
Apr 2013 80600   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon

215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

BMW 5-Series in Slovak Republic
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2012 110360   First odometer entry
Dec 2012 114700 28 No heating on the right side. Heater core was flushed and blown with compressed air. 

 

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2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

BMW 5-Series in North Carolina, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2007 0   First odometer entry
Feb 2010 18700 0 "Increased Battery Discharge" light came on. Dealer said that I am driving too many short trips so that battery is not recharged by driving. Suggested that I get a battery charger. Seems like a $50K car should not have this problem. 
Aug 2011 30000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW 5-Series in Nevada, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2010 37000   First odometer entry
Feb 2010 38000 0 Low pressure sensor replaced.  Fuel injector #6 replaced. 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW 5-Series in Georgia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2010 40000   First odometer entry
Oct 2010 50000 0 Loose trim piece fixed, faulty adhesive on the back of a clip. 
Dec 2010 53000 0 Trim came loose agaiin about a month later, fixed again. 
Mar 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW 5-Series in Tennessee, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2011 64000   First odometer entry
Jun 2012 69000 6600 Turbocharger waste gate failure. Replaced turbochargers. 
Nov 2012   Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW 5-Series in North Carolina, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2009 17000   First odometer entry
Apr 2010 23000 0 Front right daytime running lamp was burned out. It was replaced at the dealership. 
Apr 2011 34000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW 5-Series in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2011 50000   First odometer entry
Aug 2012 56000 36 Clips holding center dash trim broke. 
Mar 2013 55000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW 5-Series in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2007 2000   First odometer entry
Mar 2010 21000 0 replaced sunroof seal. 
Aug 2011 30000 1080 Stability control and start off assistance not working 
Mar 2013 43000 63 Replaced hood shocks 

 

BMW 5-Series in New York, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2009   First odometer entry
Mar 2009 0 Fuel pump failure 
Dec 2009 14000 0 Fuel pump failure, 2nd time 
Sep 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW 5-Series in Missouri, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2010 18000   First odometer entry
Aug 2011 32300 0 Steering wheel had discoloration, new wheel ordered Week after steering wheel ordered was installed by dealer. 
Jun 2012 42000 0 Air conditioner thermostat not working correctly. Fixed better than before but still not great 
Sep 2012   Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW 5-Series in Nevada, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2008 64000 Bad fuel pump and bad fuel injectors mean potential fire hazzard and possible explosion. You should know that the 2008 535i has some major defects engine wise. My car has been in for this problem twice now, this time though it was the worst. 
Jan 2009 0 Problems fixed by dealer So far so good. 
Dec 2009 26000 0 Fuel pump and fuel injectors -gas pouring into the engine. Clouds of smoke shooting out of exhaust. Car shaking at any speed including while at stop. 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW 5-Series in Maryland, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2012 75000   First odometer entry
Mar 2013 85000 750 Replaced oil filter housing seal 
Apr 2013 87000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW 5-Series in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2009 15000   First odometer entry
Nov 2009 23000 0 Replaced fuel injector 
Dec 2009 24000 0 Nav system quit working. Service advisor saw the problem. It spontaneously resolved prior to my service appt. 
Apr 2010 28000 0 iDrive crashing. Reload of sw fixed it. 
Nov 2010 34000 0 CEL on and running rough at startup when turned in. 

 

BMW 5-Series in Georgia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2007 5000   First odometer entry
Apr 2008 19000 0 Oil line leak from oil filter to oil cooler - replaced line. Another oil leak - oil leaking around drain plug. 
Dec 2008 37000 0 Cold engine runs rough, misfires. Once warm runs smoothly, but check engine light is on. Replaced oxygen sensors and hi-press fuel pump. Problem remains. 
Feb 2009 40000 0 New software version 32.1 uploaded, plugs cleaned, full reset of computers. Car did run much better and cold start roughness was better, but not completely fixed. Car is back at dealers for further repair. 
Mar 2009 41000 0 Engine light- cold start misfire/roughness, DME fault 29E0 mixture rich, tank vent valve replaced, replace fuel injectors, smoke test for leaks. Car now has not exhibited the problem over the last 1,000 miles so I consider it fixed. 
Jun 2009 49000 0 High pressure pump failed. This is the 2nd pump - the first was replaced as part of the rough engine start problem I was having. 
Mar 2011 88000 175 TPM in a wheel failed. Dealer determined which TPM sensor was bad, pulled the tire and replaced it. 
Sep 2011 98000 1588 TPM failure. Dealer could not determine which unit in tire failed. Solution was to replace all for $800. Choose not to but had to pay $200 for diagnostic. Left Halo light not working - cost $339.04 to replace - have to remove the front bumper to get to the light! Replaced all tire TPM sensors as dealer could not determine which one failed. I paid for 3 of the 4 sensors. 5 of the 6 fuel injectors found leaking. I paid for 3 and 2 were under warranty. 
Oct 2011 98000 1049 3 of 6 injectors leaking, including two of the new ones - replaced TPM failure light on - all 4 TPM sensors replaced because BMW dealer could not determine which individual sensor was bad 
Jan 2012   Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW 5-Series in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2011 52000   First odometer entry
Apr 2011 53000 50 Water pump failed while driving. Car came to a halt with Overheat warning. Towed to deal and replaced water pump. Paid $50 for deductible on extended warranty. 
Jul 2012 60700 0 Engine losing power upon accelerating from stoplight. 
Sep 2012 62000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW 5-Series in Washington, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2011 37000   First odometer entry
Jun 2011 38000 134 Clunk / thump from rear of the car immediately after starting the car - replace a rear differential seal. Helped the issue, but didn't resolve it. problem with passenger seat belt warning turning on randomly - passenger seat sensor replacement 

 

BMW 5-Series in Texas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2013 60000   First odometer entry
May 2013 60000 3500 air conditioner failed again. 

 

BMW 5-Series in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2008 0   First odometer entry
Mar 2009 8000 0 A warning light came on indicating "Engine Malfunction/Power Reduced" and the car felt sluggish. It was diagnosed as a software issue; the software was updated by the dealership. 
Mar 2010 12000 0 The driver side window made a "clunking" noise upon rolling it down. The window regulator was replaced. 
Apr 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW 5-Series in Texas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2008 0 Purchased the car late June 2008. Late September I noticed some oil beneath the car and indeed it was an oil leak. They said it was from a defective engine oil cooler and lost a fair amount of oil. It was repaired without charge. Hope this was a fluke. 
Oct 2008 1000 0 Oil leaking below car. Found by dealer to be a leak in the 'engine oil cooler' and was a factory defective item. No cost for repair. 
Jan 2009 2000 0 Driver's side door speaker went out. Was replaced at no charge. 
Mar 2011 13000 0 Noticed misfiring. Replaced three injectors, three gasket rings, and six decoupling elements per recall. Would have also replaced the HPFP, but none in stock. 
Dec 2012 26000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW 5-Series in Georgia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2008 9000   First odometer entry
Nov 2009 38000 0 Check engine light on. Engine had faulty fuel injector. 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW 5-Series in Florida, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2009 6000 Replaced both turbo units under warranty 
Jul 2009 3000 Replaced high pressure fuel pumps. Engine went in limp home mode 
Oct 2009 27000 0 Steering inoperative; also battery replaced bad cell. 

 

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2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

BMW 5-Series in Wisconsin, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2011 45000   First odometer entry
Nov 2011 46000 50 Got recurring check engine lights and reduced power "limp mode". The exhaust VANOS solenoid had failed. 
Apr 2012 50000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW 5-Series in Kentucky, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2011 28000   First odometer entry
Jul 2011 29700 0 Windshield washer pump was leaking washer fluid, repaired on the first trip, however it took 2 weeks before the dealer could see my car. I drove it until then. 
Oct 2011 31700 0 Rear passenger window was stuck down. There was a strange noise when the window button was pressed. The power window motor was replaced and it took from Monday to Wednesday to get the part. 
Feb 2013 46500 0 The passenger door would not open sometimes from the inside. Video of it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sO61Z6Bv-ns The passenger front door will not open at all from the outside. 
Mar 2013 47000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW 5-Series in Indiana, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2009 4000   First odometer entry
Mar 2011 27000 0 High pressure fuel pump failure - noticed by driver and most recently a voluntary recall was initiated by BMW. 
Mar 2013 48000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW 5-Series in Pennsylvania, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2007 0   First odometer entry
Dec 2010 30000 0 Failure of high pressure fuel pump 
Feb 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW 5-Series in Utah, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2007 4000   First odometer entry
Aug 2007 5000 0 Gear shift assembly defective from factory/ordered replaced under warranty Installed new gear shift assembly. 
Jun 2008 14000 0 Check engine light came on. Dealer could find nothing wrong, and could not replicate it. 
Sep 2008 15000 0 Engine malfunction reduced power/reloaded new software. 
Dec 2008 17000 0 Cooling fan replaced. 
Feb 2010 31000 0 software problem 
Mar 2013 75000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW 5-Series in New York, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2007 0   First odometer entry
Sep 2011 66000 1700 updated software, replace damaged steering arm, 
Dec 2011 77000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW 5-Series in Maryland, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2011 24000   First odometer entry
Feb 2011 25000 0 leaking windshield washer pump or reservoir. repaired under warranty. seems to be a known problem on the BMW forums.  
Jan 2012 40000 0 Ticking sound getting progressively louder. It sounds like a typewriter. The dealer says its normal. The car didnt make this sound until recently. 
Mar 2013 65000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW 5-Series in New Jersey, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2010 30000   First odometer entry
Jan 2012 36000 350 Housing for the rear turn and reverse light... 
Aug 2012 41000 160 Right Low bean headlight. 
Mar 2013 45000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW 5-Series in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2008 0   First odometer entry
Mar 2010 24000 0 Burned out daytime running light lamp. Took the shop over an hour to replace. 
Apr 2013 63000 450 Transmission oil leak Replace leaking windshield washer pump 

 

BMW 5-Series in Ohio, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2007 0   First odometer entry
Aug 2008 13000 0 Car had little power and warned there was a malfunction. I was away from the dealer, if I had driven to the dealer instead of stopping it probably would not have had to have been towed. High pressure fuel pump had to be replaced. 
Jun 2009 22000 0 Regular maintenance turned up a problem with an intermittent fuel sensor that I was told could have could have made the car undriveable if not fixed. 
Mar 2010 29400 0 Oil change, halo (headlight) replaced, brakes replaced, battery replaced due to car stating there was a power outage when I would go back to car after driving it for a short period. 
Aug 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW 5-Series in New Jersey, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2012 53000   First odometer entry
Jan 2013 72000 50 Coolant Pump went bad. Dealer replaced it under CPO warranty. Also, Replaced Oil Pressure Sensor since false low engine oil level warning was coming. 

 

BMW 5-Series in Iowa, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2007 3000   First odometer entry
Apr 2008 16000 0 The car would lose all time and date as if the battery had run out of charge. All it needed was a software flash. 
May 2008 16000 0 Software flash as I was getting a problem with the clock losing time plus other things that the flash fixed. 
Jul 2009 37000 0 Voice recognition would respond only part of the time. 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW 5-Series in Ohio, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2007 0   First odometer entry
Mar 2008 6000 0 Gear vibration heard and felt in steering wheel. Dealer said could not find cause but acknowledged it sounded like a pinion gear whine. It could be in transmission or AWD transfer unit. The symptoms are gradually getting worse and most likely be ... 
Apr 2008 7000 0 The cause of the problem was determined to be "turbo rattle". A reflash of the car's software (DME) to resolve other problems (voice recognition of media system and AWD/DSC malfunction warning) also fixed the previously described vibration problem. Advertised voice recognition command to access USB/Ipod feature did not work at time of delivery. Previous trips for repair unsuccessful. A new sofware upgrade this trip fixed it. Now works perfectly. Upon car start, warning that AWD/DSC malfunction occurred. Warning would reset after driving a few feet. Recently when this occurred, the time and date display had to be reset. Reflash of DME software fixed the problem. It's all about computers now. 
May 2009 17000 0 The oil pan was replaced due to an oil leak through a mounting hole for the front differential. This is an AWD vehicle. This problem came from the factory when purchased new. 
Aug 2009 20000 0 The High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) failed. This is a known issue with the 535 series engine (which BMW issued an extended 10yr warranty for HPFP.) I was able to drive the car to the dealer under reduced power. Fixed in one day...gave me a loaner 
Dec 2010 35000 0 'Klunk' when starting up. Fixed with TSB software update. 
Mar 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW 5-Series in Nevada, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2007 0   First odometer entry
Jan 2008 3000 0 Courtesy lights failed; Display indicated AWD and DSC malfunction; Date/Time reset. Cause: frequent short trips failed to fully recharge battery. Least important computers start shutting down to preserve battery life. Bought BMW battery charger. 
Jan 2009 10000 0 Defective High-pressure Fuel Pump. Removed and replaced with new high-pressure Fuel Pump. 
Jan 2011 28000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW 5-Series in Virginia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2009 0 Pulled engine, opened head, cleaned cylinders, replaced injectors, reprogramed 
Sep 2011 0 car still miss firing 

 

BMW 5-Series in Pennsylvania, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2009 13000   First odometer entry
Nov 2010 28000 31 The car would often "hiccup" or hesitate sharply when shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear. The dealer re-installed software after finding no leaks or problems with the automatic transmission. This seems to have worked. 
Mar 2013 51000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW 5-Series in Pennsylvania, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2009 25000   First odometer entry
Nov 2009 26500 0 High pressure fuel pump replaced Wndshield wiper motor replaced Seat belt sendor error- dealer rest it. 
Jan 2010 29300 0 Fuel pump replaced third time. 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW 5-Series in Illinois, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2010 15000   First odometer entry
Sep 2010 25000 0 seat cushion replaced due to failure 
Aug 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW 5-Series in Massachusetts, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2009 24000   First odometer entry
Aug 2010 32000 0 Car ran roughly. Dealer diagnosed problem and repaired it under warranty. 
Nov 2011 49700 900 Both headlamp fixtures needed replacement, no longer under original factory warranty. 
Mar 2013 66000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW 5-Series in New Hampshire, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2011 52000   First odometer entry
Mar 2012 64000 200 right rear lights went out, replaced connector and a bracket 
Dec 2012 76000 150 Fuel injector bank failure 
Mar 2013 78000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW 5-Series in New York, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2009 23000   First odometer entry
Jun 2010 32000 0 Navigation system repair 
Dec 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW 5-Series in Pennsylvania, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2012 44000   First odometer entry
Jun 2012 45000 0 battery failed 
Dec 2012 46000 0 Cracked front windshield. Got in the car and noticed a 6-inch crack starting from the edge towards the center. No chips or any other indication of rock damage anywhere in the area. The glass repair company said this is typically a weak spot.  
Mar 2013 47000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW 5-Series in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2010 30380   First odometer entry
Jul 2010 31000 0 DVD Repair for Nav. System 
Dec 2011 51460 2000 Had to replace the Transmission slevel as it had a slow leak 

 

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2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD

BMW 5-Series in Mississippi, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2011 33000   First odometer entry
Dec 2012 62000 0 Failure of daytime running lights. Repair deferred due to cost to run diagnostics (>$200) 
Apr 2013 66000 1500 Water pump failed. Water pump and thermostat replaced.  Also replaced passenger side angel eye bulb. 

 

BMW 5-Series in Nevada, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2011 36000   First odometer entry
Mar 2011 38700 0 Front and rear windscreen seals deteriorating. Howling noise upon turning at low speeds. Passenger side seat extention cover falling off. Trim piece missing from Driver's side left A/C vent. Steering wheel roundel oxidizing from the inside. 
May 2011 42000 0 NAV option not in idrive. DVD drive was not reading the NAV disc. Dealer replaced the DVD drive. NAV now functions. 
Jun 2011 42000 0 Shortly after dealer repaired the no-nav problem, the CD drive would no longer read CDs. 

 

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2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD

BMW 5-Series in Ohio, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2012 48000   First odometer entry
Apr 2012 50000 0 Car went into limp mode and displayed error on i-Drive. Took to dealer and they replaced cylinder 1 variable vanos solenoid.  Also had them replace carbon filters and sunroof seal due to excessive noise. 
May 2012 50500 0 Car back in for sunroof. The dealer cannot seem to get it right. The car has been in 4 times now for the sunroof seal and excessive wind noise. I will report back later. 
Jun 2012 51000 0 Back in for sunroof wind noise. As of today July 9th the dealers last repair has been successful and the sunroof is still quiet. This repair took 4 trips to the dealer to re mediate. 
Dec 2012 54000 1680 Replaced all ball joints and control arm bushings. I was having issues with the front brake rotors receiving pad material deposits. This would in turn produce heavy steering wheel vibration upon braking. Found bad balljoints. Engine cooling fan running on high with no heat in vehicle. Electric water pump failed. Replaced electric water pump. 
Mar 2013 57000 500 The 4X4 light, including DSC ABS EBS, and I forget the rest came on. In combination with a stutter under acceleration and a inconsistent thud. All of this was related to replacement of the transfer case positioning motor. 

 

BMW 5-Series in Maryland, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2012 49000   First odometer entry
Feb 2013 52000 0 Engine misfire, now it is doing it again 
Mar 2013 56000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 232hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

BMW 5-Series in Finland
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2007 0   First odometer entry
Apr 2009 26040 0 Bonnet was readjusted to close a gap between headlight and bonnet edge. Computer reported a fuel pump fault but it turned out be a sensor connection problem which was fixed. Problems with playing music from USB drive which caused navigation system resets. This only happens with some particular songs. Computer software was reportedly re-installed which I doubt. 
Jan 2010 39060 0 Right front wheel made strange noise when driving over speed bumps. Lubrication re-aligning parts helped but the noise is still audible. According to service mgr, BMW have instructed to change parts only if the problem reappears after lubrication. 
Apr 2010 42400 0 Front brake discs and had worn out and they were replaced. Normally these would be considered out-of-warranty but the manufacturer paid it anyway because they had worn out too early (after 65.000 km). 
Mar 2013 84940   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 174hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

BMW 5-Series in Ireland
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2008 19840   First odometer entry
Aug 2009 52080 320 Clear coat peeling from front fender - required removal from car, stripping, re-painting and re-fitting. 
Aug 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

500-horsepower 5.0L V10 7-speed automated manual RWD

BMW 5-Series in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2011 0 Battery was weak due to lack of driving. BMW offered a goodwill replacement, provided I would use a battery conditioner on the vehicle while the car was not being used. Battery was weak due to lack of driving. BMW offered a goodwill replacement, provided I would use a battery conditioner on the vehicle while the car was not being used. 
Mar 2013 20000 500 Check Engine called out an "Increased Emissions" fault. The Bank 2 secondary air valve was defective. After replacement, the increased emissions problem went away. 

 

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2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

500-horsepower 5.0L V10 6-speed manual RWD

BMW 5-Series in Maryland, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2011 17000   First odometer entry
Apr 2012 33000 0 Voltage Regulator inside Alternator went bad. Electronic Damping Controller module exhibited a fault, causing a steering system warning to come on. 
May 2012 34500 0 Clutch chatter lead to hot spots on the flywheel. Caused by wear to clutch assembly, less than 1mm remaining. Repair was free due to bumper-to-bumper warranty, otherwise would have cost $3,000+. 
Dec 2012 45000 0 Vanos valve in oil pump sounded like it was "popping" when outside temp dropped below 56F. Problem was not properly isolated by the dealer because the outside temp rose above 56F while at the dealer. 

 

BMW 5-Series in Pennsylvania, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2011 22000   First odometer entry
Jun 2011 28000 0 Left front running light failed prematurely. Related to software, which was updated for entire system (5 HR download) 
Nov 2011 34000 89 Strong wind noise from closed sun roof 
Mar 2012 37000 0 Wind noise at closed sun roof. Replaced seal 

 

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2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

BMW 5-Series in Texas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2009   First odometer entry
Jan 2009 0 passenger side rear tire keeps setting off the tire pressure monitor. the sensor says tire pressure is low but tire is fine. not sure why the sensor keeps going off every couple of days. 
Jun 2010 23000 0 windshield washer container had a slow leak 
Oct 2011 37000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW 5-Series in Washington, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2011 43000   First odometer entry
Mar 2012 50000 50 Drove the car in for a check engine light. After the repairs for the check engine light the dealer noticed the transmission was leaking. After another day they told me they would be replacing the transmission. The check engine light came on and I took it into the dealer as I have certified warranty. After being there 1 day I got a call saying that the fuel pumps were bad. They replaced under warranty. 

 

BMW 5-Series in Maryland, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2008 0   First odometer entry
Dec 2008 1000 0 "Dynamic Drive System Malfunction" error. Taken to dealer, cleared fault, problem returned. 
Jun 2012 30000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW 5-Series in Rhode Island, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2007 1000   First odometer entry
Mar 2008 8000 0 New "Sport Automatic Transmission" (SAT) not always shifting to reverse when desired. A button on lever must be pushed prior to moving to reverse (electronically controlled) but sometimes doesn't allow lever movement until 2nd or 3rd try. 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW 5-Series in Florida, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2010 56000   First odometer entry
Jun 2010 58000 500 Replace all brakes and rotors around the car with Zimmerman and power stop. 
May 2012 89700 400 Mehatronic unit 
Jul 2012 92000 0 Ac compressor Fiber optic szl unit. (Handles communication with steering wheel controls, airbag.) Rotors and brakes need replacing Dsc unit Adjust parking brake 
Aug 2012 92500 0 Guibo also known as flex disk 
Oct 2012 94000 0 Dsc failed and computer 
Apr 2013 100000 0 Water pump, valve cover gaskets, alt gasket 

 

BMW 5-Series in New Jersey, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2011 31000   First odometer entry
Jul 2012 35000 0 Trunk seal. Computer replaced due to water damage in trunk from broken seal; Battery Recall  Windshield wiper motor replaced; Brakes 

 

BMW 5-Series in Ohio, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2009 18000   First odometer entry
Sep 2010 47000 0 Replaced right rear bearing. 
Dec 2011 65000 350 Battery Replacement. 
Sep 2012   Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW 5-Series in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2008 2000   First odometer entry
Mar 2010 18000 0 High battery drain due to door latch short. Parts ordered, not installed yet 
Apr 2010 18700 0 Replaced rear door handle that was shorting 
Oct 2010 26000 0 Faulty oil sensor indicated overfull oil level. Sensor replaced. 
Mar 2011 32000 0 Check engine light, replaced oxygen sensor.  Transmission had a leak, which resulted in poor shifting occasionally, all fixed. 
Aug 2011 39000 0 After oil change, oil reading HIGH, faulty oil sensor, replaced 
Dec 2011 43000 0 Oxygen sensor 
Jun 2012 50000 350 Wind noise from sunroof. Seal replaced. 
Nov 2012   Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW 5-Series in Texas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2010 21000   First odometer entry
Nov 2010 22000 0 Electric thigh extension in drivers seat broken. Gear stripped. 
Dec 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW 5-Series in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2010 29000   First odometer entry
Apr 2011 38000 0 Sunroof became noisy at speeds above 35 mph. Sunroof seal was replaced under warranty. Front brakes produced squeak on light application of brakes. Dealer replaced pads, rotors and sensor under warranty 
Mar 2013 64000 50 Leaks from upper and lower timing covers 

 

BMW 5-Series in Pennsylvania, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2011 21000   First odometer entry
Jan 2013 32000 50 Service engine returned after 3 months. Found defective exhaust pump in trunk? Previous dealer reset light and advised it was gas cap issue. 

 

BMW 5-Series in Tennessee, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2010 200 battery drain - caused by LED bulbs 
May 2011 65000 1400 radiator fan was only working intermitantly 
Nov 2011 75000 0 Oxygen sensor on bank two behind catalyst is going out. 
May 2012 83500 600 Tension Strut bushings were bad 
Aug 2012 87000 320 Two bad coil packs replaced that caused a misfire 
Sep 2012 88000 1350 Mechatronics sealing sleeve was leaking and pinion seal was leaking. both fixed. also did transmission service 
Nov 2012 90000 50 Tire pressure sensor 
Dec 2012 91000 65 Tire TPMS sensor replaced replaced front brakes, wipers, air filter and brake fluid flush 
Mar 2013 95000 100 replaced with a Bosch battery from Pepboys. 
Apr 2013 95000 100 Replaced expansion tank due to the measurement device inside the tank crumbled and broke 

 

BMW 5-Series in Oregon, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2011 48000   First odometer entry
May 2011 48000 0 seat adjustment motor replaced under warranty 
Dec 2011 54000 0 Unable to get the warning light to change the brake pads to turn off after I changed the pads and replaced the sensor. I was following the factory recommended procedure to turn off the warning. 
Jan 2012   Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW 5-Series in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2010 38000   First odometer entry
Sep 2010 38000 0 Because it came with an extended service warranty which covered repairs, I had them replace the front rotors and all four sets of brake pads because of a noise issue (screeching sounds at low speeds).  
Oct 2011 48000 0 Vacuum pump oil leak, suspension hydraulic leak. Sun roof whistles when closed - won't fully closed. Was told was leaf and/or drain noise but persisted after are cleaned. Had tech ride on freeway and replicated noise. Had to be persistent and make 2nd trip to dealer. Cup holder rattle repair. 
Nov 2011 49000 0 Sunroof whistle fixed. The sun roof gasket was replaced, necessitating a 2 hour software upgrade to the car. 
Mar 2013 60000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW 5-Series in Pennsylvania, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2010 27000   First odometer entry
Jan 2011 27000 0 Oil level reading high in I-drive although no oil was introduced to the system since last dealer oil change. this problem has been reoccurring. Computer software reset and reading correctly now, although they've done this fix before. 
Nov 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW 5-Series in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2012 47000   First odometer entry
Dec 2012 49000 0 Routine replacement, F & R brakes. Covered under maintenance plan. 
Mar 2013 51000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW 5-Series in Florida, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2011 41000   First odometer entry
Oct 2011 42000 0 Transmission fluid leak from wiring harness gromet. 
Mar 2013 57000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW 5-Series in Texas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2010 33000   First odometer entry
Dec 2010 38000 300 Replaced brake pads 
Jul 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed manual RWD

BMW 5-Series in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2010 25000   First odometer entry
Feb 2011 29000 0 Replace Daytime Running Light. Also, recall for brake booster line leak. 
Oct 2011 40000 0 Replace rubber gasket around sunroof opening. Original seal not working properly and causing excessive wind noise. 
May 2012 50500 50 Side window regulator needed replacement, window would not roll up. 
Mar 2013 64000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

BMW 5-Series in Florida, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2011 38000   First odometer entry
Sep 2012 55000 0 Battery replacement under warranty, Battery terminal recall done 
Mar 2013 59000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW 5-Series in Georgia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2008 11000   First odometer entry
Sep 2008 16000 0 Car would not start, dealer replaced fuel pump controller, fuel filter, and fuel pump. 
Aug 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW 5-Series in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2008 0 Battery charging computer replaced. 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW 5-Series in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2010 9000   First odometer entry
Jun 2011 26000 0 Software controlling Vanos needed to be reflashed with a newer version. 
Jan 2012 35000 0 Sensor controlling VANOS was bad - replaced. Too much voltage to DRL's - replaced bulbs and reflashed computer to permanently lower the voltage. 
Mar 2013 63000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW 5-Series in North Carolina, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2010 13000   First odometer entry
Nov 2010 17000 0 Shifter would block intermitently when trying to go into reverse. Had to go to drive first then push back into reverse. had to change one cupholder that would not come out. 
Mar 2011 22000 0 Had to replace the Sirius satellite unit. Was playing but would sometimes stay on one channel and could not change it even after turning car off and back on again... 
Mar 2013 50000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW 5-Series in Pennsylvania, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2011 51000   First odometer entry
Dec 2011 52000 0 Molding sunroof Spontaneously opening trunk Check engine light 
Feb 2012 54000 800 Radiator and thermostat replaced. Computer reprogramming. 
Aug 2012 60000 200 Cracked bushing. 
Mar 2013 64000 0 Cracked bushing unrepaired. 

 

BMW 5-Series in North Dakota, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2011 33000   First odometer entry
Dec 2011 35000 0 Hydraulic valve lifter (HVA) replacement – this is a very common issue with pre-2009 N52 engines. A TSB existed, and the work was performed according to the TSB. The symptom was a ticking noise. Teflon tape was added to the sheet metal which contacts the door seals in order to alleviate a creaking noise. There is also a TSB for this issue. 
Mar 2012   Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW 5-Series in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2012 39000   First odometer entry
Apr 2012 40000 0 Loud Sqeaking while backing slowly 
Mar 2013 49000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW 5-Series in British Columbia, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2011 49600   First odometer entry
Nov 2011 55800 200 Windshield washer jets were not working. One was clogged and the other popped out of the connector. Easy fix for both. Had regular maintenance completed as well. 
Jun 2012 61380 1700 Transmission pan bent and needed replaced. Slow leak and seals needed to be replaced. New fill of transmission fluid. Both front tie rods were worn and needed replacement. 
Dec 2012 68200 350 Rear lighting harness burnt out affecting the driver side rear light array. Dealer did a re-wire job to save me the $1200 for a whole new harness. 
Apr 2013 72540 865 Starter died. Had it replaced 

 

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2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

BMW 5-Series in New York, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2008 1000   First odometer entry
Mar 2008 1000 0 Check engine light came on exactly 2 weeks after I purchased the car at slightly less than 500 miles. Dealer repaired faulty wiring to the oxygen sensor. Also replaced oxygen sensor. 
Feb 2009 6000 0 Metallic ticking in the engine. Dealer performed bleeding procedure, but ticking returned within 1 week. Scheduled new appt in April and will insist that dealer replace the cylinder head, which has been reported as the cause of the noise by prior owners. 
May 2009 7000 0 After a second bleeding procedure in April, the metallic ticking sound in engine returned within one week. BMW headquarters approved cylinder head replacement. Dealer explained that BMW requires several bleedings before approving cylinder head replacement 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW 5-Series in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2011 32860   First odometer entry
Nov 2011 34560 0 complete replacing two drive shafts 
Mar 2012 37200   Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW 5-Series in New York, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2010 26000   First odometer entry
Dec 2010 33000 0 Car wouldn't start, reset the computer. 
Aug 2011 38000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW 5-Series in New Jersey, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2011 39000   First odometer entry
Apr 2011 40000 0 Navigation did not work. 
May 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW 5-Series in New York, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2012 76000   First odometer entry
Feb 2012 78000 1700 Transmission leak at seal, $751 Oil Leak at valve cover Oil Leak at oil filter head Tie rod end worn & rattling 
Mar 2012 82000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW 5-Series in Illinois, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2008 0   First odometer entry
May 2010 14700 0 front parking sensor broke and was replaced.  
Nov 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW 5-Series in New York, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2007 0   First odometer entry
Nov 2007 1000 0 BMW 2008 528xi- /Valve lifters were rattling- repaired /Computer showing adjustments needed-repaired 
Jul 2008 6000 0 Valve lifters still rattling. 
Oct 2008 9000 0 August 2008 new valve lifters installed. Still rattling...mid-October back into the dealer with the help of BMW regional repair rep., newer heads and hardware replaced again. No further rattling valve lifters. 
Nov 2011 40300 550 Rip off high price for a new battery 
Jan 2012   Most recent odometer entry.

 

BMW 5-Series in Illinois, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2008 10000   First odometer entry
Apr 2009 16000 0 poor AM radio reception, but was told this is normal for this model. 
Mar 2013 38000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD

BMW 5-Series in New Jersey, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2012 56000   First odometer entry
Jan 2013 58000 115 Noise from engine turned out to be a warped accessory belt pulley replaced under CPO warranty. Paid about $70 extra to replace the belt with a new one. 

 

BMW 5-Series in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2009 18000   First odometer entry
Feb 2012 45000 600 Emissions. Oxygen sensor and some valve 
Mar 2013 60000 1000 Early gasket oil leak 

 

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2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

188-horsepower 2.5L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

BMW 5-Series in Panama
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2010 6820   First odometer entry
Jul 2010 6820 14000 The car presented problems totally losing power and sending the computer message of "failure in the engine". I took it directly to the dealer and the car stayed there for almost 6 months. 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2007.5 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 232hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

BMW 5-Series in Norway
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)		 Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2009 84320   First odometer entry
Dec 2009 84940 2000 Did not start. Dealer found battery problem. Paid for replacement and software upgrade but dealer did not replace it! Same problem next day. Towed back and has been at dealer for three weeks waiting for a control module from BMW Germany. 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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