2012 BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2012

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2012 BMW 5-Series repairs by problem area

Engine (41%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (8%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)

Other (9%)

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2012 BMW 5-Series electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (7%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (7%)

< $100 (80%)

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Chart based on 15 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2012 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 181hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

58280 mi Sidelight control unit had to be replaced due to intermittent error. 

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2012 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 400hp 4.4L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

27500 mi Battery would not stay charged, only was rated at 55% of cranking amps 
31620 mi Battery defective, under warranty 
20000 mi Battery replaced. 

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2012 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 375hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

26540 mi left side front light washer didn't work and was repaired 
58280 mi

$4000
Adaptive headlight on the right side had mysteriously flooded and all electronics of the light cluster had to be replaced. 

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2012 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

14000 mi Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) Malfunction 
28500 mi Battery died. 
46000 mi Speaker blown. Replaced under warranty. 
21700 mi The trunk won't close when pressing the button inside of the trunk lid. Dealer fixed it in one day. 

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2012 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

86000 mi

US $100
Battery replaced. Dealer blamed error codes on battery but wanted $480 for one. I replaced it myself for $200 
7000 mi GPS off by 1-2 blocks. BMW recalibrated the gps and installed new maps and is working great. 
9920 mi Damaged rear parking distance control detector 
16000 mi

US $1057
Navigation and blind spot monitors. Neither fixed. 

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2012 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 215hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

24800 mi I suddenly got a pedestrian fault message when driving. I delivered the car to the dealer and they told me iit was due to a fault sensor which was changed. 

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2012 BMW 5-Series Electrical Problems

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