2004 BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2004

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2004 BMW 5-Series repairs by problem area

Engine (41%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)

Other (3%)

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2004 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

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

78120 mi Had some water droplets in the left headlight eyebrow hoping it's condensation so I removed headlight and removed/checked for blockage in the drain holes and blew air with compressor into it and if that does not work will try to reseal the headlight unit as it is assumed the seal is leaking and rainwater intrusion is the cause. 
75640 mi

C $300
Sun Roof exploded. No possibility of rocks or anything hitting glass. Insurance would not cover -stated defect in BMW part. BMW would not cover. Bought used glass at auto wrecker for $300 and replaced myself 

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2004 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

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

56000 mi

US $178
Noisy on startup with rattling heat shield. 

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2004 BMW 5-Series Body Problems

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