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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 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (9%)
$1000 - $2499 (17%)
$500 - $999 (19%)
$100 - $499 (29%)
< $100 (26%)
Chart based on 58 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
| 181000 mi US $80 |
Changed the ignition coils and sparkplugs. Had ses light for a misfire on cylinder 4 |
| 61000 mi | Radiator tank cracked |
2000 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 79000 mi US $670 |
Ignition switch |
2000 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
193-horsepower 2.8L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 166000 mi | code was on, had 2 bad coils |
| 126000 mi US $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. |
| 128 mi US $250 |
Belt tensioner bearings seized. |
| 129000 mi US $200 |
Car was overheating due to thermostat being stuck closed. It MIGHT be related to a recent radiator replacement. |
2000 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
193-horsepower 2.8L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 163500 mi US $1850 |
Replace fan clutch |
| 94000 mi US $500 |
Radiator replacement. Small crack around the top, but no leak yet. |
2000 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
193-horsepower 2.8L I6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 62000 mi US $105 |
Replaced Exhaust Cam Sensor. |
| 66300 mi US $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. |
| 70000 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. |
| 204600 mi €1270 |
turbo charge unit (renovated 570€) fuel filter |
2000 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
394-horsepower 4.9L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 90000 mi US $60 |
rubber breather tubes replaced |
| 90000 mi US $1000 |
cam position sensor needed replacement |
| 130500 mi US $1250 |
I had to replace CAM sensors and fix secondary air mass flow error message. |
| 131000 mi US $585 |
The thermastat needed to be replaced and installed. |
| 162300 mi US $150 |
Thermostat showed inconsistent readings, so replacement of thermostat and o-rings and seals were preventative. |
| 85000 mi US $140 |
Exhaust sensor bank 2. Replaced sensor. Cleared Service Engine Soon light with code reader. |
| 99500 mi US $130 |
Exhaust camshaft position sensor, driver's side. |
| 118700 mi US $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. |
| 160000 mi US $400 |
Fuel pump failure |
| 171000 mi | Replace radiator due high range of operating temperature. Broken exhaust mounts |
2000 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
282-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 136000 mi US $3000 |
Repaired oil leak |
| 169000 mi US $170 |
Replaced Radiator (2nd one since purchasing) |
| 167000 mi US $100 |
Replaced Failed Coil. Replaced Spark Plugs. Replaced Spark Plug Connectors. |
| 104000 mi US $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. |
| 112000 mi | Coolant overflow tank cracked. Repaired under warranty from shop. |
| 149000 mi US $170 |
Water pump bearings leaking, installed new |
| 102000 mi US $1000 |
"cooling system overhaul" Radiator, fan, clutch, all related hoses, expansion tank, t-stat, water pump and pulley. also replaced belts and belt tensioner. |
| 97000 mi US $54 |
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. |
2000 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 127000 mi US $2500 |
Coolant galley leaking. Fuel injection system had to have service. |
| 134000 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. |
| 135000 mi | Head gasket bolt had come loose and was causing a small leak and an oil smell under hard driving. Re-tightened. Appears fine. |
| 138000 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. |
| 138000 mi | Sold with slight oil leak under engine. |
| 166000 mi US $20 |
Misfire. Injector connector loose. |
2000 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| 162200 mi US $3500 |
Timing system replaced, valley pan coolant leak fixed, VANOS valve timing rebuilt |
| 103000 mi US $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!! |
| 221700 mi US $2900 |
Replace timing chain, timing chain guides, VANOS Solenoids, VANOS units, various seals and gaskets, as well as timing chain tensioner |
| 224000 mi US $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. |
2000 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
193-horsepower 2.8L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 64480 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. |
| 65380 mi $500 |
Blown radiator; weakened earlier. |
| 73780 mi $1500 |
Mass airflow sensor failed. Replaced. |
| 77900 mi | Air vent screw in cooling system split. |
| 84200 mi $100 |
Replace dual input temperature switch. |
| 85740 mi $250 |
Both drive belts, 2 pulleys, oil change & filter. |
| 175000 mi US $500 |
valve cover gaskget leak belt changes |
| 113000 mi US $500 |
Minor radiator leak discovered during brake maintenance |
| 144500 mi US $335 |
Idler pulley tensioner broke causing serpentine belt to snap resulting in loss of power steering, alternator and a/c. |
| 155300 mi US $409 |
Replaced leaking oil stand gasket |
2000 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
193-horsepower 2.8L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 131000 mi US $1525 |
A engine pulley locked up, broke main belt and caused the Radiator to overheat and crack. |
| 70000 mi US $800 |
replaced water pump/pulley/ac pulley/all fan belts/oil&filter |
| 91000 mi US $900 |
One of the pulley bearings was making a screeching noise at start-up and occasionally. Replaced. |
| 98000 mi US $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). |
| 109000 mi US $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). |
| 123000 mi US $1300 |
Motor mounts found to be worn/leaking. Bracket cracked (not sure if due to mileage or hitting concrete parking dividers). |
| 248000 mi US $50 |
replaced valve cover gasket |
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