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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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 136 repairs.
2005 BMW 5-Series electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (10%)
$1000 - $2499 (24%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (28%)
< $100 (38%)
Chart based on 29 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
325-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 93000 mi US $7000 |
car communication computer failed, had sporadic outages earlier |
| 100000 mi US $20 |
Replaced windshield washer motor |
| 135000 mi US $2500 |
replaced alternator no heat, burr!! |
| 130000 mi US $3000 |
Battery, Alternator, |
| 70000 mi US $50 |
replaced air bag seat mat. |
2005 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
325-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 55000 mi US $450 |
Replace vehicle battery |
| 78000 mi US $1500 |
Replace alternator & battery |
| 78000 mi US $100 |
Replace windshield washer pump. |
| 173400 mi US $400 |
Bad alternator replaced myself cost reflects no labor |
| 200000 mi US $200 |
Radio no good |
2005 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
325-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed automated manual RWD
| 60000 mi | Needing repairs when sold: AC compressor, |
| 41000 mi US $170 |
faulty seat weight sensor to be replaced under warranty |
| 53000 mi US $1000 |
Unable to establish or reset computer driven checkup notices. Comm problem. Not solved. |
| 46000 mi US $1300 |
Defective right rear passenger window motor. |
| 68000 mi US $1700 |
worn wiring harness |
| 71000 mi US $1200 |
Front left angle light failure. Positive battery cable needed to be replaced |
2005 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 34000 mi | Battery kept dying and car wouldn't start. they replaced the radio (which is the master computer for the iDrive) and the iPod module. The invoice doesn't show the costs, but I looked up the partnumbers to find MSRP on them and it was about $3000. Same problem, battery kept dying. Replaced battery. MK: battery replacements normally aren't reportable, but this one was probably killed by the audio system. |
| 76000 mi | Washer pump would stop working after engine heated up, washer pump replaced. |
| 165000 mi | passenger restraint system light came on. cleared light with obd ii tool. |
| 119000 mi US $1 |
Battery safety terminal (BST) failed and lit the airbag light. I bypassed the BST and replaced it with a resistor. The BST is too sensitive to failure due to potholes. |
| 124000 mi US $160 |
Starter failed completely after parking the car in the garage. Wouldn't crank. Replaced starter and starter bolts. Had to remove intake manifold to replace starter. |
| 112000 mi US $65 |
Replaced ACU controller. ACU automatically controls cabin air recirculation when hydrocarbons are detected outside, along with bad odors, switching system to recirculate for a period of time. |
| 117817 mi US $50 |
R&R AHL Control Unit. BMW part 6934837. Used part from eBay. Adaptive headlight control unit for adaptive bi-Xenon headlights. |
| 90000 mi US $150 |
Faulty. Reset required |
| 95500 mi US $200 |
Car would crank but not start on cold days. IE less than 20F. Replaced battery no problem on 8F morning. |
2005 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 125000 mi | Passenger seat airbag mat was replaced under recall/extended warranty. |
2005 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed automated manual RWD
| 75795 mi C $1500 |
Left rear taillight bulb carrier and connector burned out, Replace bulb carrier + connector/harness Left rear taillight bulb carrier and connector burned out, Replace bulb carrier + connector/harness |
2005 BMW 5-Series 4-door
turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 2WD
| 110360 mi $1500 |
Central interface not working. Turned out to be the MPM/micro power module control unit /water damage |
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