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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%)
Chart based on 287 repairs.
2007 BMW 5-Series engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (9%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (29%)
< $100 (37%)
Chart based on 114 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
Engine not specified
| 36000 mi US $550 |
hydraulic lifters/levers exhibit constant clicking which is a known problem to BMW. Had the lifters replaced with newer parts. |
2007 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 282hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 107540 mi $300 |
Little acceleration below 2,500-3,000 rpm, after which usual high power and acceleration arrived. |
| 145680 mi $60 |
Replace leaking coolant system thermostat |
2007 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 3000 mi | Oil level sensor giving false "below minimum" warnings. |
| 12000 mi | AWD and DSC malfunction warnings. Dealer replaced "SZL switch", which seems to have cured that problem. "High Battery Drain" warning could not be replicated or diagnosed by dealer. |
| 107000 mi US $30 |
Replaced the oil filter housing gasket and oil cooler housing gasket that were slightly leaking. Preventative maintenance. |
| 129000 mi | I had to clean both Vanos Solenoid valves. No problems since cleaning both valves. |
| 146500 mi US $250 |
I replaced a leaking valve cover gasket and I preventively replaced the eccentric shaft sensor while I was in there. |
| 156500 mi US $230 |
Had to replace the accessory belt tensioner. Aluminum bolt was severly bent and the tensioner then bent. |
| 166000 mi | Replaced the coolant expansion tank as preventative maintenance. |
| 80000 mi US $100 |
service advisor noticed oil leaking on top of the engine - it had to do with some worn hoses and plugs. they were replaced and the problem has been solved. the car was brought in for front brake pad replacement. |
| 84000 mi US $165 |
also the joint between the transmission and engine was cracked and replaced. also oil and filter change. |
| 43000 mi US $180 |
Replaced one coil pack. |
| 38000 mi US $50 |
Pulled "key" out of ignition with car not in "Park", breaking something that held the key in place. I could hold it in and push the button to start the car and drive it, but the Nav. wouldn't work without the key in place. Repaired broken ignition switch -- key would not stay in. Fixed under CPO warrantee. |
| 93000 mi US $960 |
Replaced water pump and thermostat. |
| 95000 mi US $350 |
Replaced two radiator hoses. |
2007 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| 44000 mi US $90 |
Failed ignition coil in cylinder three |
| 56000 mi US $150 |
Replaced ignition coils. One coil had gone bad |
| 67000 mi US $1300 |
Replaced radiator hoses, main drive belt, and two new tires |
| 75000 mi US $1100 |
replaced water pump and thermostat, latter preventive |
| 76000 mi US $1100 |
Eccentric Arm sensor was replaced along with valve cover gasket |
| 76000 mi US $800 |
Broken idler pulley which wore a hole in the radiator hose |
| 80000 mi US $462 |
Replaced cooling resevoir which was cracked |
| 39560 mi C $1600 |
Water pump and radiator hose failed. |
2007 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
500-horsepower 5.0L V10 6-speed manual RWD
2007 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 76880 mi C $100 |
Radiator Expansion tank split on one corner top to bottom - BANG! |
| 87420 mi C $3000 |
Oil leaks - timing cover gaskets and alternator bracket gasket |
| 77300 mi US $50 |
Thermostat |
| 79000 mi | Emission, check valve for fuel tank. |
| 138400 mi US $700 |
Car was smoking after long periods of idling, valve stem seals were the culprit. Replaced seals, cracked valve cover, oil, other minor things. Extended warranty paid $3500. |
| 149400 mi US $175 |
Coolant expansion tank had a leak. Ordered parts and replaced. |
| 100000 mi US $1642 |
Head gasket. |
| 104000 mi US $3500 |
Water pump leaking, hoses were old |
| 110400 mi US $1000 |
Replace coolant system, hoses |
| 29000 mi | Service Engine Soon light on. Coode P0130 - Oxygen Sensor Failure |
| 98000 mi US $1200 |
Secondary cooling fan (the one that kicks in when the a/c is running) failed. |
| 101000 mi US $750 |
Thermostat failed to function. This was an OEM part just replaced in Sept. 14 in conjunction w/ aux. fan motor repl. Parts supplier furnished a replacement unit but customer ate labor because work was done by a different shop. |
| 100000 mi US $2500 |
Heavy smoke coming from the exhaust when sitting at a stoplight or idling for a few minutes. No smoke while driving, only after extended idle. Known problem and was fixed by replacing the valve stem seals. Cost was $2500, performed by Big Mike. User name on Bimmerfest is Bmwudivwdude. |
| 16000 mi | Very rough idle at start. Lasted for approximately 60 seconds. A Progman update fixed the problem. |
2007 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 47000 mi US $50 |
Service Engine Soon light on. Replaced O2 sensor |
2007 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed automated manual RWD
| 77000 mi US $66 |
Oil Pressure Switch Leak. Had to remove brake booster vacuum pump to replace switch. Also replaced vacuum pump seal. |
| 78000 mi US $500 |
Noticed oil leak under car towards front of engine. Common issue with the N62 engine. Valve cover and timing cover gasket replaced. Eccentric shaft sensor replaced. |
| 79000 mi US $120 |
Replaced coolant hoses due to a coolant leak. |
| 88000 mi US $200 |
Car was over heating. Which led to coolant hoses leaking. Completed diagnostic which indicated fan motor failed. Replaced fan motor which resolved over heating. |
| 87675 mi US $700 |
Engine overheating diagnosed fan motor failure. Bmw only sales fan assembly altogether. Replaced whole fan assembly which remedy the overheating. |
| 93600 mi US $310 |
Radiator was leaking. Purchased a non OEM radiator and installed. |
| 30000 mi | O2 Sensor |
| 22000 mi | SMG Transmission second to first gear downshift is rough. |
| 44000 mi | Lag in throttle response. |
| 37000 mi | Module to control brakes to prevent rollback with SMG tranny |
| 66000 mi | Water pump failed and was responsible for the noise. at the same time a brake recall was done. |
2007 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 109000 mi US $1200 |
oil leaks thermostat and water pump |
| 130000 mi | oil seal leaks |
| 82000 mi | Also, slight oil leak on top of engine (1qt over 6 months) told that gasket need to be replaced for $800. |
| 142000 mi US $45 |
Cylinder 6 ignition coil and spark plug Another misfire almost immediately, replaced cylinder 5 ignition coil |
| 142000 mi US $45 |
Cylinder 2 ignition coil |
| 130600 mi US $1500 |
Leaking gasket at oil console. Replace oil console and coolant hoses effected by hot oil leaking in them |
| 139000 mi US $900 |
Radiator cracked. Needed replacement. |
| 147000 mi US $300 |
Gasket on upper oil console / cooler leaked oil onto drive belt. Replaced gasket and drive belt |
| 88400 mi US $450 |
cooling system slow leak at hose connection. read trouble code...evaporation leak.will try new gas cap and reset. |
| 110000 mi US $250 |
upper radiator hose - plastic connector cracked at radiator... |
| 119000 mi | oil leak |
| 119000 mi US $100 |
oil cooling valve replaced |
| 120000 mi US $2650 |
Radiator hose and connector Oil cooler leak and a another leak...still a t ing leak from engine oil pan |
| 92000 mi US $625 |
Motor Mounts / transmission Mounts |
| 107100 mi US $450 |
Lifters, |
| 113000 mi US $2600 |
Oil leak from oil filter assembly |
| 77600 mi US $50 |
Water pump replaced under CPO warranty. |
| 93000 mi US $250 |
Leaking lower radiator hose and thermostat. |
| 18000 mi | Rough Idle. Mechanic found no problem with the idle. Service manager did and told me to bring the car back the next day. Adjust idle controls - car still idled rough upon pick-up. Had to return it. After third visit, idle improved to where it's passable. |
| 103000 mi US $3800 |
Oil leak from oil filter housing |
| 37500 mi | SES light came on. There was a problem with the VANOS system which was fixed under my CPO. This is the 2nd time SES light came on for VANOS system and about the 6th time the SES light has came on since I purchased the car CPO 3 years ago. SES light came on. There was a problem with the VANOS system which was fixed under my CPO. This is the 2nd time SES light came on for VANOS system and about the 6th time the SES light has came on since I purchased the car CPO 3 years ago. |
| 103000 mi US $900 |
Water pump failed. Service rep stated this happens at 100K for my model. |
| 27000 mi | Reprogrammed transmission due to rough shifting |
| 38000 mi | Replaced exhaust lifters in cylinder head due to ticking noise. |
| 43000 mi | Replaced entire cylinder head due to ticking sound. Orginal repair of replacing lifters only did not work. |
| 75000 mi US $540 |
Oil seals were leaking... also told common with BMW 6 cylinder engines Lifters make repeated ticking noise. |
| 54000 mi US $1600 |
Radiator light came on. Vehicle was repaired by replacing radiator and leaking valves (which were discovered when radiator repaired). |
| 78000 mi US $100 |
Radiator light came on indicating low water level. Paid $100 for diagnostic fee and problem fixed. |
| 49000 mi | Engine fan malfunction - electric fan went out |
| 68200 mi US $50 |
Coolant hose was replaced, leak was causing the coolant light to come on every 4-5 days. Coolant thermostat had to be replaced, dealer ran a test and it showed a fault. 4 oil leaks were found when the car was in the shop. Two gaskets had to be replaced. Dealer mentioned this is pretty common on BMWs. |
| 26040 mi | Replace thermostat |
2007 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 182860 mi US $87 |
Replaced leaking oil pan gasket. |
| 131700 mi US $3200 |
Oil leaking from the engine. |
| 144000 mi US $600 |
Oil leak. Replaced oil filter housing gasket. |
| 160000 mi US $500 |
Oil valve cover replacement |
| 241000 mi US $500 |
Leaking gaskets |
| 61000 mi US $700 |
Broken motor mount bolt removed and replaced. |
| 39000 mi | Car was shifting hard. Computer reflash fixed. |
| 57000 mi | After annual oil change, noticed leakage of oil on garage floor. Dealer said car not exactly properly serviced. No loss of use or mechanical issue. Fine now. |
| 95000 mi | Tension pulley for drive belt was failing. Replaced. |
| 95000 mi | Engine oil pan gasket leaking. |
| 28000 mi | Check engine light came on. Brought to shop and they determined that the exhaust solenoid was faulty and replaced it. |
| 95000 mi US $600 |
Replaced water pump, hose, and thermostat. Car would intermittently overheat while driving. Shutting car off for a minute and starting again would cure problem until next occurrence, which was unpredictable. Oil pump housing to heat exchanger interface was leaking oil onto belt and engine. Needed to replace both gaskets, oil housing to engine, and oil housing to heat exchanger. |
| 50000 mi | Continuing issue with fuel tank seals failing |
| 58000 mi | Replace fuel pump |
| 67000 mi US $50 |
Loose bolt holding cams threw timing off and caused service engine soon light. Intake and exhaust solenoid fault - one of them stuck |
| 74700 mi US $450 |
Electric water pump failure. Replaced water pump and thermostat. |
| 89400 mi US $125 |
Serpentine belt tensioner bearing noise. Replaced tensioner, roller, and belt. |
| 147700 mi US $3200 |
Replaced cylinder head |
| 175000 mi US $175 |
Replaced radiator |
2007 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 193000 mi US $200 |
Replaced the engine, as BMW calls it, cover gasket and spark plugs |
2007 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| 118000 mi US $225 |
Labor and parts for replacement of two motor mounts. |
| 134840 mi C $1000 |
Water pump |
| 143100 mi C $200 |
Ignition coil |
| 155 mi | Coolant leak. Lower Rad Fan Switch replaced Oil change |
2007 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed automated manual RWD
| 53500 mi US $308 |
Radiator replaced, coolant sensor showed up multiple times but dealer did not do pressure test until out of warranty. Dealer split cost with us as act of good faith. Radiator replaced, coolant sensor showed up multiple times but dealer did not do pressure test until out of warranty. Dealer split cost with us as act of good faith. |
| 52700 mi A $2500 |
Variable Valve sensor was faulty and replaced. Was causing engine to be down on power and inconsistent below 2000rpm |
| 35000 mi | Vanos system needed service/replacement slow to warm, thermostat replaced |
| 81000 mi US $457 |
Radiator hose leak. Lower rad hose and temp sensor replaced. |
2007 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 30300 mi | Vapor recovery system, (emissions from raw fuel) filter changed, and valve replaced. Re-flash of computer to reset |
| 38500 mi US $50 |
Ticking noise, intermittent, but loud at times. Entire bank of lifters replaced under CPO warranty |
| 49300 mi US $214 |
Lower radiator hose leaking, replaced it. |
2007 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 114000 mi US $350 |
Water pump went out needed changed |
| 72000 mi US $2500 |
Elv malfunction. Replaced the steering column. Not one part in the US. Had to order from overseas. Took over a week to get. Overheating warning. I can't remember offhand but some sort of thermostat issue. |
| 74300 mi US $150 |
Coil went bad |
2007 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 103700 mi US $1275 |
Failure of electric water pump required replacement. |
2007 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| 69500 mi US $50 |
Coolant leak found near radiator aux fan - radiator replaced. |
2007 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
| 114000 mi US $100 |
Replaced oil cooler gaskets |
| 115000 mi US $1000 |
Replaced water pump, thermostat, radiator and all hoses. After noticing that one hose was in poor condition while replacing the oil cooler gaskets. |
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