2005 BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2005

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2005 BMW 5-Series repairs by problem area

Engine (43%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (14%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (1%)

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2005 BMW 5-Series transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (13%)

$1000 - $2499 (27%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (13%)

< $100 (33%)

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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.

2005 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

325-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

63860 mi

C $150
Transmission takes a second or two to shift gears while driving and getting into gear when parked. This never happened before. 
135000 mi

US $2500
transmission leak 
79000 mi

US $1121
Replaced transmission sealing sleeve. Cost: Parts - $202, labor - $398, total 600.03. 
69000 mi

US $50
"Mechatronic" unit in automatic transmission 
69000 mi Continued transmission malfunction 
69000 mi Continued shifting problems even after Mechatronic unit was replaced; entire transmission was replaced this time. 

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2005 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

325-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed manual RWD

28000 mi Clutch chatter when warm (6 speed manual transmission). 

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2005 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

325-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed automated manual RWD

64425 mi

US $817
Leaky transmission pan gasket trans pan gasket and fluid replaced Passive restraint fault light reset 
53000 mi

US $1000
oil leak found at junction of engine and detector unit during inspection for problem #1. Leaky unit replaced. 

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2005 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

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

167200 mi

US $130
Leaking oil pan, replaced pan and fluid 
100000 mi

US $1900
Driveshaft output seal leak fixed New fluids 
76000 mi

US $50
Transmission drip pan leaking, gasket replaced 

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2005 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed automated manual RWD

75795 mi

C $1500
Replace leaky transmission pan and mechatronic sleeve, new transmission oil Replace leaky transmission pan and mechatronic sleeve, new transmission oil 
163660 mi

C $2500
Had transmission fault. Diagnosis came back to be worn bushings and other parts in transmission causing gears to slip. Rebuilt and ran like a brand new car after. 

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2005 BMW 5-Series Transmission Problems

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