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2000 BMW 5-Series repairs by problem area
Engine (47%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (9%)
Suspension and Steering (18%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (15%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)
Other (3%)
Chart based on 135 repairs.
2000 BMW 5-Series repair cost distribution
$2500+ (7%)
$1000 - $2499 (17%)
$500 - $999 (18%)
$100 - $499 (34%)
< $100 (24%)
Chart based on 103 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2000 BMW 5-Series
Engine not specified
| BMW 5-Series in New York, United States May 2016 - May 2016 | |||
| May 2016181000 miUS $80 | Changed the ignition coils and sparkplugs. Had ses light for a misfire on cylinder 4 | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2011 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Dec 2012107000 miUS $300 | seat belt broken | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Great Britain Dec 2009 - Jan 2010 | |||
| Jan 2010£300 | Vibration at speeds over 70 mph | ||
2000 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 5-Series in Illinois, United States Jun 2010 - Apr 2011 | |||
| Sep 201079000 miUS $670 | Front control arms, ball joints, bushings Ignition switch | ||
2000 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
193-horsepower 2.8L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 5-Series in Florida, United States Mar 2017 - Aug 2018 | |||
| Jan 2018126000 miUS $600 | Replaced radiator, expansion tank, and all hoses. It's a BMW, plastic cooling systems need periodic replacement. The nipple on the driver side radiator tank was leaking. Plastic fatigue was indicated so replaced all cooling system parts containing plastic. | ||
| Feb 2018127000 miUS $600 | Alternator failed. | ||
| Mar 2018128 miUS $250 | Belt tensioner bearings seized. | ||
| Jun 2018129000 miUS $200 | Car was overheating due to thermostat being stuck closed. It MIGHT be related to a recent radiator replacement. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in California, United States Nov 2012 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Dec 2012166000 mi | code was on, had 2 bad coils | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Massachusetts, United States Nov 2011 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Dec 2011160000 miUS $300 | Rear airbags started to leak - needed to replace | ||
2000 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
193-horsepower 2.8L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| BMW 5-Series in California, United States Apr 2009 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Jun 200980000 miUS $500 | Rear suspension airbags. | ||
| Mar 201293000 miUS $300 | Replaced front pass window regulator | ||
| Jul 201294000 miUS $500 | Radiator replacement. Small crack around the top, but no leak yet. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in New Hampshire, United States Oct 2011 - Oct 2012 | |||
| Nov 2011163500 miUS $1850 | Replace fan clutch Replace both front strut assemblies; Remove upper thrust arms and press in new bushings; Replace left rear sway bar link. | ||
2000 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
193-horsepower 2.8L I6 4-speed automatic RWD
| BMW 5-Series in Estonia Oct 2012 - Nov 2012 | |||
| Nov 2012204600 mi€1270 | turbo charge unit (renovated 570€) fuel filter passenger cabin ventilator | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Oregon, United States Aug 2010 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Dec 201062000 mi | Replaced Exhaust Cam Sensor. Repl Pass Seat Belt, BMW Insp I, II & Flush: Coolant, Transmission Fluid/Filter, Brake Fluid. Plugs, Engine Air & Cabin Filters, Oil & Filter. 4 New Continental DWS Tires, New BMW Rubber Mats, New Emergncy Reflctr, Glovebox Flashlt, Manual | ||
| Nov 201166300 miUS $91 | Car began heating in stop & go traffic. Replaced fan clutch. Also replaced upper tensioner, upper idler pulley and both serpentine belts as they showed wear & bearings were making slight noise when spun. | ||
| Sep 201270000 mi | 8/6 to 9-26-2012, Coolant Flush, Then: 1.Radiator hose blew, repaired. 2.Plastic Bleeder Screw broke, replaced. 3. Battery failed, replaced. 4. Coolant drip appeared, pressure test located. 5. Traded the BMW for 2003 SAAB Aero Wagon 9/26. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Maryland, United States Feb 2015 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Mar 2015154000 mi | Battery replaced, car has a battery drain. In cold weather, it will not start after sitting overnight. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 2018260000 miUS $100 | Replaced ballast | ||
2000 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
394-horsepower 4.9L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW 5-Series in Illinois, United States Oct 2010 - Nov 2016 | |||
| Sep 201185000 miUS $70 | Exhaust sensor bank 2. Replaced sensor. Cleared Service Engine Soon light with code reader. Replaced blower resistor after blower stopped functioning. Blower now functions perfectly. | ||
| Jan 201396200 miUS $130 | Exhaust camshaft position sensor, driver's side. | ||
| Jan 201597200 miUS $125 | Starter | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Maryland, United States Apr 2009 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Mar 2011105000 miUS $2000 | There were two gripes repaired during this trip. The first was a dead regulator (power window motor) on the back seat passenger door ($800), and the other was dying (many dead pixels) driver info display in the dash. | ||
| Dec 2011110000 miUS $110 | Rear anti-sway bar bracket replacement (OEM units cracked) | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Utah, United States Jun 2011 - Aug 2011 | |||
| Aug 201161000 mi | Radiator tank cracked | ||
| BMW 5-Series in California, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Jul 2010110000 miUS $720 | Replaced guibo/flex disk. | ||
| Apr 2011118700 miUS $2700 | EVAP Purge valve defective. This is apart of the emissions system that allows the car to purge gas into a charcoal canister. This does not play a role in the car's performance/drive-ability. | ||
| Apr 2012137500 miUS $120 | Broken Shift lever joint. Car functioned normally and was driveable, but shifter could pull out easily like a dislocated joint. | ||
| Sep 2012142000 miUS $1500 | DSC pump short. DSC module repair | ||
| Jun 2013160000 miUS $400 | Fuel pump failure | ||
| Dec 2013171000 mi | Replace radiator due high range of operating temperature. CV Joint on axle worn. Broken exhaust mounts | ||
| BMW 5-Series in California, United States Apr 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 2017157629 miUS $12500 | Clutch, transmission mounts, and rear main seal replaced. Pinion seal on driveshaft, drive belts on engine, and a windshield washer motor were also replaced. | ||
| Oct 2017162300 miUS $150 | Thermostat showed inconsistent readings, so replacement of thermostat and o-rings and seals were preventative. | ||
| Nov 2017162400 miUS $25 | Headlight adjusters on the e39 cars will often fail due to brittle plastic. Repair kits are available on Amazon and ebay, but replacement of the adjuster is difficult, as it involves completely disassembling the entire headlight assembly. Pre-2001 5-Series have more easily serviceable clamshell headlights. Post 2001 models must be heated along a seam to gain access to the internals of the headlight for replacing the adjuster. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Georgia, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Nov 2013130500 miUS $1250 | I had to replace CAM sensors and fix secondary air mass flow error message. | ||
| Jan 2014131000 miUS $585 | The thermastat needed to be replaced and installed. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in North Carolina, United States Aug 2017 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Jun 2017148000 miUS $1200 | This model has self-leveling headlights (installed by previous owner) and I had to have BMW reset these so that they did not level to a position that would blind oncoming drivers. It's not a difficult job but requires shop equipment to do properly on this vehicle. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Michigan, United States May 2018 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 2018111000 mi | Missing left side link - replaced links and sway bar. Asymptomatic. Small ping noise coming on load/unload of drivetrain. Replaced driveshaft and flex disc. Flex disc was preventative. Seatbelt replaced. Squeaking noise when car got warm. Front struts, bearings and mounts. Struts were preventative, but they have to come off to get to the mounts... | ||
| Jul 2021114000 miUS $2500 | Steering center link damaged by PO repair of alternator - joint on link was frozen due to short out. Replaced center link. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Florida, United States Aug 2011 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Dec 201190000 miUS $60 | rubber breather tubes replaced | ||
| Jan 201290000 miUS $1000 | cam position sensor needed replacement | ||
2000 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
282-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW 5-Series in Vermont, United States Feb 2012 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Mar 2012176000 miUS $325 | ABS Control Module needed replacement 650.00 | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Washington, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 2018136000 miUS $3000 | Repaired oil leak | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Minnesota, United States Jun 2011 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Dec 2011169000 miUS $170 | Replaced Radiator (2nd one since purchasing) | ||
| Jan 2012US $100 | Replaced Failed Coil. Replaced Spark Plugs. Replaced Spark Plug Connectors. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Texas, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Apr 201097000 miUS $710 | Failed water pump while driving - resulted in loss of all drive belts and driven accessories (power steering, etc.). Replaced leaking valley pan gasket during repair. Replaced valve cover gaskets. Leaking gaskets resulting in burning oil smell, smoke on startup, and failing ignition coils. Replaced thrust arms in attempt to fix creaking while rolling (unsuccessful). However, replacement did eliminate the "55 mph shimmy" the car experienced. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Wisconsin, United States Nov 2009 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Mar 2010102000 miUS $1000 | "cooling system overhaul" Radiator, fan, clutch, all related hoses, expansion tank, t-stat, water pump and pulley. also replaced belts and belt tensioner. | ||
| Jul 2012145000 miUS $400 | Heater control valve was stuck open, the auxiliary pump/heater control valve system was replaced. It was quite easy with smaller hands. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in California, United States Sep 2010 - Nov 2011 | |||
| Dec 2010104000 miUS $1300 | Entire cooling system replaced - radiator cracked, water pump leaking, and hoses leaking. Decided to replace all faulty components during this repair. Water pump had been noted leaking for nearly 30,000 miles before failure. | ||
| May 2011112000 mi | Coolant overflow tank cracked. Repaired under warranty from shop. | ||
| Nov 2011117000 mi | Starter motor failed, and car would not start. Was able to obtain help with push starting. Sold car without repairing issue. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in New York, United States Feb 2010 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Sep 2010143000 miUS $130 | sway bar link replaced | ||
| Nov 2011149000 miUS $170 | Steering angle sensor replaced Water pump bearings leaking, installed new | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Ontario, Canada Feb 2011 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Mar 201191760 miC $1200 | Steering wheel was vibrating after applying brakes. I was told the vehicle needed new set of front control arm bushings. Mechanic discovered that the driver side front brake caliper was stuck and pads were rubbing on the rotor. The front driver side brake caliper and both front pads were replaced. The steering wheel would vibrate as if the wheels were out of balance at speeds between 40-50 miles. Mechanic identified the problem as the lower controller arm bushings, the parts were ordered and replaced. Problem no longer exists. | ||
2000 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 5-Series in Oregon, United States Jan 2011 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Feb 2011134000 mi | The cooling system was replaced which included the hoses, clamps, and radiator. TSB. This is very common with this 5 series. Valve cover gaskets replaced. Airmass flow indicator was replaced. All items in this series were replaced prior to owner taking possession of new (to me) vehicle. | ||
| Mar 2011135000 mi | Head gasket bolt had come loose and was causing a small leak and an oil smell under hard driving. Re-tightened. Appears fine. | ||
| Aug 2011138000 mi | Slight oil leak under engine - looks to be a oil pan gasket. Decided to live with it for the time being. Low volume leak. | ||
| Oct 2011138000 mi | Sold with slight oil leak under engine. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in California, United States Feb 2010 - Jul 2010 | |||
| Mar 2010166000 miUS $20 | Misfire. Injector connector loose. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Ohio, United States May 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Sep 2009107000 miUS $1800 | Leak in power steering hoses. Also had a flat tire. We needed to replace tires anyway. | ||
| Mar 2011127000 miUS $2500 | Coolant galley leaking. Fuel injection system had to have service. | ||
2000 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| BMW 5-Series in California, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Dec 201088000 mi | Front wheel bearings changed out | ||
| Sep 201195000 miUS $2200 | Replaced alternator, outside temperature sensor. Suspension bushings. Also installed new interior fender well panels. | ||
| Sep 2012103000 miUS $570 | Car went in for coolant leak and new water pump. After work was completed and started for test a drive it was misfiring and running rough. The tech pulled all the spark plugs and found coolant in one cylinder.A camera showed a cracked wall!! | ||
| BMW 5-Series in North Carolina, United States Dec 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 2014162200 miUS $3500 | Timing system replaced, valley pan coolant leak fixed, VANOS valve timing rebuilt | ||
| May 2014162600 miUS $350 | Thrust arm bushings required replacement to fix front end shake. | ||
| Jun 2014163000 miUS $40 | Fixed stuck calipers | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Oklahoma, United States Jul 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 2015221700 miUS $2900 | Replace timing chain, timing chain guides, VANOS Solenoids, VANOS units, various seals and gaskets, as well as timing chain tensioner | ||
| Mar 2015224000 miUS $750 | Coolant pipe ruptured. Had to be special ordered hence the amount of days in shop. Also had rear main seal replaced and one power steering hose replaced. | ||
| May 2018259000 miUS $550 | Passenger Window Regulator replaced. Right rear door seal replaced. | ||
2000 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
193-horsepower 2.8L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 5-Series in New Hampshire, United States Dec 2011 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Oct 2012144500 miUS $335 | Idler pulley tensioner broke causing serpentine belt to snap resulting in loss of power steering, alternator and a/c. | ||
| Jul 2014155300 miUS $409 | Replaced leaking oil stand gasket | ||
| BMW 5-Series in California, United States Aug 2012 - Aug 2015 | |||
| Jun 2015175000 miUS $500 | valve cover gaskget leak belt changes | ||
| BMW 5-Series in New Jersey, United States Jan 2010 - May 2011 | |||
| May 2010113000 miUS $500 | Minor radiator leak discovered during brake maintenance | ||
| Jun 2010114000 miUS $100 | Fluid leak - minor | ||
| May 2011116000 mi | Slight transmission leak when sold. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Quintana Roo, Mexico May 2009 - Dec 2019 | |||
| Aug 200964480 mi$400 | Blown radiator bleed screw. This is a common E39 problem. The screw is hollow plastic and the center will blow out. Also service. | ||
| Sep 200964480 mi$250 | leaking brake hose | ||
| Nov 200965380 mi$500 | Blown radiator; weakened earlier. | ||
| Mar 201173780 mi$1500 | Mass airflow sensor failed. Replaced. Also 2 power steering pump hoses, oil and filter change, coolant change. | ||
| Aug 201277900 mi | Broken steel brake line. Replace section to caliper. Air vent screw in cooling system split. | ||
| Jan 201379980 mi$120 | Replace left front wheel speed sensor. | ||
| Jun 201383700 mi | ABS/DSC control module pulled, sent to rebuilder, returned, re-installed. | ||
| Aug 201384100 mi | Replaced left front speed sensor | ||
| Nov 201384200 mi$100 | Replace dual input temperature switch. replace wheel well liners. had become brittle and cracked in the hot, humid, salty climate of coastal Mexico. | ||
| Jan 201585740 mi$250 | Both drive belts, 2 pulleys, oil change & filter. | ||
| Jun 201590520 mi$265 | Alternator failed. Could not be rebuilt. Bought a new one. | ||
| Jun 201892380 mi$100 | Right-rear wheel bearing was getting noisy. Had to replace the rear window lift, passenger side and the lock actuator, same side and door. | ||
2000 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
193-horsepower 2.8L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| BMW 5-Series in New Jersey, United States Nov 2009 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Sep 201070000 miUS $800 | replaced water pump/pulley/ac pulley/all fan belts/oil&filter | ||
| BMW 5-Series in North Carolina, United States May 2010 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Jun 2010131000 miUS $1525 | A engine pulley locked up, broke main belt and caused the Radiator to overheat and crack. | ||
| Jun 2015196000 miUS $1200 | Drive shaft was replaced, 5-speed shifter linkage was also tighten up. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2012 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Sep 2012248000 miUS $50 | replaced valve cover gasket | ||
| Mar 2013255000 miUS $525 | voltage regulator failed; requires replacement of alternator | ||
| BMW 5-Series in New Jersey, United States Oct 2011 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Jul 2012121800 miUS $212 | Freon low in the AC system, going to check back in next week to see if there are any leaks in the system. Filters were changed and system was recharged. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in New Jersey, United States Mar 2011 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Jul 201291000 miUS $900 | Auxillary fan found not to be working. Whole assembly replaced. One of the pulley bearings was making a screeching noise at start-up and occasionally. Replaced. | ||
| Sep 201294000 miUS $650 | Front thrust arm (upper control arm) and sway bar link end bushings worn. All four bushings were replaced along with the bars. Power steering hose leaking. Replaced, fluid flushed. | ||
| Jan 201398000 miUS $250 | Slow leak in valve cover gasket resolved. It wasn't even causing a drop but it was there and this allowed a peak into the engine (looks clean!). Also had spark plugs and oil change done while at it (that cost is not included in above). | ||
| Sep 2013109000 miUS $400 | New noise at 900-1100 rpm under load. No CEL. Turned out to be DISA valve on intake manifold. Apparently quite common on this m52tu (as the m54). Washer jets not spraying the windshield. Turned out to need a new pump. | ||
| Jun 2014123000 miUS $1300 | Horrible sounds, vibrations. Dual mass flywheel shot (springs). Cannot be recovered. Clutch worn but still material remaining. Replaced with a single mass flywheel & clutch, no change to driveability, saves money and potential to resurface Motor mounts found to be worn/leaking. Bracket cracked (not sure if due to mileage or hitting concrete parking dividers). | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Michigan, United States Nov 2010 - Feb 2015 | |||
| Sep 2011145000 miUS $50 | LH Lower ball joint worn. This happens about every 50000 miles and causes a severe brake shimmy. The ball joints need frequent replacement on this vehicle. | ||
| Jan 2012146200 miUS $45 | Replaced left rear lower ball joint due to wear. Replaced right rear wheel speed sensor. Was corroded and non functional. | ||
| Jul 2012147300 miUS $30 | Stabilizer bar end link pounded out and rattling. Replaced link and it is like new. | ||
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