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 4dr Sedan

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

90000 mi

US $1015
Vacuum booster was leaking, brake pedal needed excessive pressure to stop at low speeds. Parts $633, labor $333. 
66000 mi

US $2500
Brake booster failed 

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2005 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

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

137200 mi DSC, ABS, TPMS errors on check control, abs sensor wire broken, spliced & fixed, no parts needed 
158500 mi parking brake adjustment 

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2005 BMW 5-Series Brake Problems

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