1999 BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 1999

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1999 BMW 5-Series repairs by problem area

Engine (49%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (17%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (2%)

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1999 BMW 5-Series brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (17%)

$1000 - $2499 (33%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (50%)

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Chart based on 6 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

1999 BMW 5-Series

Engine not specified

142000 mi

US $50
ABS speed sensor went bad. No speedometer, or computer displays of MPG, etc.. for remainder of trip. Ordered new speed sensor to be installed. 
142000 mi

US $50
ABS module sent to be rebuilt. 

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1999 BMW 5-Series 4-door

supercharged 8-cylinder manual 2WD

195000 mi

US $2400
ABS computer died, as is normal on these cars. 
226000 mi

US $1200
DSC module failure 
245000 mi

US $4350
ABS module and hydro unit 

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1999 BMW 5-Series 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

172000 mi ABS/traction control didn’t work (tried to refurb unit to no avail) 

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1999 BMW 5-Series Brake Problems

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