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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%)
Chart based on 89 repairs.
1999 BMW 5-Series engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (8%)
$1000 - $2499 (26%)
$500 - $999 (26%)
$100 - $499 (21%)
< $100 (21%)
Chart based on 39 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
| 187000 mi US $200 |
Cam position sensor was bad. Replaced both. |
| 91200 mi US $1200 |
replaced radiator and airflow meter. |
| 69020 mi C $2000 |
Engine oil leaks |
| 139000 mi US $250 |
Radiator replaced due to leak. Coolant replaced. |
| 150000 mi US $1100 |
Replace valley pan gasket |
| 151500 mi US $3400 |
timing chain guide broke |
| 166700 mi US $150 |
Leaky radiateur |
| 167700 mi US $50 |
Coolant hose |
| 154000 mi US $30 |
Check engine light came on - replaced fuel cap |
| 97000 mi US $50 |
Expansion Tank leaking, replaced Expansion Cap. |
| 119000 mi US $2000 |
Cooling system failed. |
| 178000 mi US $75 |
Replaced spark plugs and coil |
| 206000 mi US $2394 |
Replaced cooling system hoses, valley cover/manifold, and thermostat. |
| 206000 mi | cooling leak cracked piston |
1999 BMW 5-Series 4-door
supercharged 8-cylinder manual 2WD
| 193000 mi US $240 |
Camshaft position sensor replacement. |
| 213800 mi US $150 |
MAF replaced due to common failure. |
| 245000 mi US $4350 |
Secondary air pump dead. Replaced. |
| 222300 mi US $60 |
Upper radiator coolant hose burst |
1999 BMW 5-Series 4-door
8-cylinder manual 2WD
| 205000 mi US $650 |
Replaced cracked radiator and thermostat. |
| 207000 mi US $405 |
Water pump, thermostat, pullies |
| 225000 mi US $958 |
Replaced the expansion tank, valve cover gasket and repaired a secondary air pump pile in the front of the engine. |
| 80000 mi US $440 |
Coil and spark plugs |
| 92000 mi US $1500 |
bracket holding power-steering fluid pump broke, causing belt to fall off, radiator overheated and popped. |
| 94000 mi US $1100 |
Water pump |
| 67580 mi C $800 |
Mass Air sensor failed. Replaced. |
| 120000 mi US $2100 |
Timing chain guides are made of an exceptionally brittle plastic, as is the oil separator (PCV valve). Both disintegrate with age, causing the engine to run terribly and smoke, as well as allow the cams to jump time. |
1999 BMW 5-Series 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 125000 mi US $97 |
Broken electrical thermostat replaced. |
| 112000 mi US $525 |
Mass Airflow Sensor |
| 214000 mi US $4200 |
Timing chain and tensioner, plugs and other misc. |
| 38000 mi US $970 |
Valve Cover gaskets were leaking slightly |
| 52000 mi US $1000 |
Replaced entire cooling system including radiator, belts, fan clutch, coolant pump, thermostat and hoses |
| 50700 mi US $1100 |
Replace radiator |
| 64000 mi US $760 |
Valve cover gaskets replaced |
| 130000 mi US $1200 |
radiator and hoses. Also needed a new fuel pump. |
1999 BMW 5-Series 4-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
| 149000 mi US $400 |
Radiator cracked where upper radiator hose attaches. |
| 152000 mi US $850 |
Fitting at back of engine block was leaking coolant. Repair was expensive because it required removing the intake manifold. When shop removed intake manifold, they loosened banjo bolt on high pressure oil line to VANOS unit and forgot to re-tighten, resulting in complete loss of ALL engine oil. |
1999 BMW 5-Series 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 132680 mi C $9 |
Bleed screw on expansion tank broke and caused car to overheat. |
| 173000 mi US $950 |
Crankcase valve went bad. |
| 177000 mi US $500 |
radiator was leaking and needed replacement (replaced original). |
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