2007 BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2007

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2007 BMW 5-Series repairs by problem area

Engine (47%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (1%)

Suspension and Steering (10%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (3%)

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2007 BMW 5-Series body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (24%)

< $100 (71%)

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Chart based on 21 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2007 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon

255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

69300 mi Button on station wagon power tailgate failed. 

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2007 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon

255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD

56000 mi

US $150
Chrome finish on shift knob was peeling 

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2007 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

500-horsepower 5.0L V10 6-speed manual RWD

23000 mi Steering wheel trim peeling. 

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2007 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

44000 mi Wind noise at sunroof. Replaced rubber seal. Problem resolved. 
89200 mi

US $280
Rubber trim surround on rear windshield was badly deteriorated and was replaced. 
102000 mi Sunroof, rarely used, would not close and made a loud, expensive sounding noise like binding metal parts. Decided to deactivate control switch. 
88000 mi Sunroof never fixed. 
41000 mi Seal on sunroof causing excess wind noise. 

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2007 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed manual RWD

32900 mi Wind noise through closed sunroof. Seal replaced 

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2007 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed automated manual RWD

22000 mi Rattle in both front windows only when window is rolled up. 

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2007 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

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

37500 mi

US $1000
Car would not start. Dealer found water leak in trunk that seeped down and caused major electrical problem. Dealer said water damage not covered by CPO. Cost me $1000. 
19000 mi Replaced turn signal switch due to audible vibration. 
28000 mi Replaced sunroof seal under warranty 
71000 mi

US $100
Even with a CPO BMW and a $2000 extended warranty I paid $100 for diagnostic fee which determined rattle from dash was not covered by warranty. Broken or loose strut tower bracket was diagnosed problem. I declined the $650 repair. 
49000 mi squeaks in dashboard fixed. 
107100 mi

US $450
Replaced Window Trim Front & Back 
18000 mi broken cup holder(would not stay in) 
45000 mi clip broken on door's wood trim piece 

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2007 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

31000 mi Sunroof seal needed to be replaced to stop wind noise 

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2007 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed automated manual RWD

31000 mi Sunroof seal replaced. sunroof seal replaced 
65000 mi

US $206
Adjusted sunroof that was making clucking noise when driving over bumps/potholes. Not covered by CPO warranty. 

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2007 BMW 5-Series Body Problems

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