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BMW 5-Series repairs by problem area

Engine (44%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (12%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (4%)

Chart based on 3566 repairs.
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BMW 5-Series engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (9%)

$1000 - $2499 (20%)

$500 - $999 (20%)

$100 - $499 (28%)

< $100 (23%)

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Chart based on 1151 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2019 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 335hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

37000 mi Coolant leak 

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2019 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 335hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

34950 mi Check engine light came on, car was scheduled for oil change service. Added this to the service. Radiator sensor switch failed, dealer tested and replaced part, updated software. Covered under warranty, no charge 

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2019 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 248hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

8200 mi Grill has motors to open and close it (for aerodynamic reasons) depending on cooling need of the engine. The controller failed and threw a warning light. Controller replaced under warrenty. 

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2018 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 335hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

22500 mi Cooling system error due to active shutters 
27000 mi Lower cooling shutter 

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2018 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 180hp 2.0L I4 Plug-in Hybrid 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

28000 mi Lower and upper grille shutters were replaced for the second time. 

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2017 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 335hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

4000 mi The active shutter grille stopped functioning (stuck in the "open" position). Check engine light was on. Sensor fault. Sensor replaced. 

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2016 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

23000 mi Turbo system stopped working 

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2014.5 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 560hp 4.4L V8 7-speed automated manual RWD

72000 mi

US $900
Replaced all 8 OEM dealer provided spark plugs. three were damaged due to age and high heat. Used NGK 2-step colder Iridium spark plugs as the replacement. 

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2014 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 443hp 4.4L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

3700 mi Dealer fixed an oil leak. 

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2014 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 255hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

19000 mi Rough engine performance, warning light. Dealer indicated need to replace an EGR valve and a hose clamp. 
24000 mi Airmass EGR cooler sooted 
25000 mi Replaced exhaust cooler 
30000 mi SES light on. Engine shaking on startup. Replaced air filter element, which was not in stock. Ordering took the time noted elsewhere. Throttle actuation test. 
21000 mi Check engine light came on. Needed new EGR valve. 

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2014 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

12000 mi Low coolant. Told there is a recall for thermostat, but in the end, BMW decided not to do the recall work as theu were not sure this would fix the problem causing coolant use. Only added coolant. 
2000 mi There was a drivetrain fault resulting in replacement of a sensor. 
48000 mi

US $200
Ignition Coil loose and or failure. Vehicle towed to dealership at owners expense. 

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2013 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 560hp 4.4L V8 6-speed manual RWD

33000 mi Replaced left rear muffler as it was making a creaking noise after shutting down. 
61000 mi

US $1500
Failure of Rod bearing on Cylinder number 5 led to complete change of engine. 
61000 mi After engine replacement all coolant lines had to be replaced as there was an intermittent leak. 

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2013 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 400hp 4.4L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

59000 mi

US $50
Failed cylinder. BMW replaced the engine under the CDO warranty. 
61000 mi

US $50
Replaced turbo coolant pump. 

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2013 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 400hp 4.4L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

55000 mi Drivetrain malfunction warning light. Fuel pump was replaced. 
59800 mi when you stomp on gas, going from 40mph to 80mph in couple seconds. Drivetrain malfunction warning light comes on and car goes into limp mode. Fuel pump for bank 1 was replaced to resolve issue. last september, the bank 2 fuel pump was replaced. so i went 6 months without an issue. stomping on gas at least 3 times a month. 
84000 mi

US $3800
Leaking coolant. Turbo charger hoses replaced. 
88450 mi

US $8600
Catastrophic engine failure. Engine replaced. 
31000 mi Got "Drivetrain malfunction" message on console with engine running very rough. Dealer diagnosed and replaced all fuel injectors. 
40100 mi BMW preventative campaign to diagnose potential problems with V8's of a certain vintage. Got lots of new parts and a software upgrade. Also got a few free gifts from the M catalog courtesy of BMW. 

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2013 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

18600 mi Turbo 
41000 mi Check engine light came on along with low oil warning. Diagnostics ran and sensors re calibrated also oil service done per fault code. 
30750 mi Check engine light came on, repair was covered under warranty 

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2013 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

8000 mi

US $450
Loud vibration from engine or exhaust system when first starting vehicle. 
10000 mi Intermittent rattle/vibration from right rear of car, probably exhaust system 
54000 mi

US $3600
Water pump failed, vehicle was undrivable, had to be owed to the dealership, water pump was replaced  along with leaking valve cover gasket 

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2013 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

42000 mi warranty repair of thermostat 

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2013 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

268-horsepower 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

59520 mi

﷼2000
Radiator leaked. Changed the whole thing. 

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2013 BMW 5-Series 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic AWD

44020 mi Being a diesel engine, the Ad Blue system was at fault: the message Incorrect Ad Blue liquid type. The shop had to replace the temperature and pressure sensors in the Ad Blue system. 
53940 mi Ad blue pipe and injector had to be repaced 

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2012.5 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 560hp 4.4L V8 7-speed automated manual RWD

49060 mi

$980
A loss of engine power upon hard acceleration. Air intake folder cracked. Replaced 8x ignition coils. 
55180 mi

$70000
Car reported a drive train fault. Sent car in for checkup. Engine exploded during engine check and diagnostics due to a defective oil pump. BMW refuses to admit the problem and won't help.  
55180 mi

$40000
Engine exploded due to defective oil pump. Repaired by independent shop for $40,000. 

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2012 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 560hp 4.4L V8 7-speed automated manual RWD

40300 mi Turbocharger coolant hoses leaking. They were replaced under Motorplan. 

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2012 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 400hp 4.4L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

37000 mi BMW recall on all N63 engines. Replaced MAF, Turbos, spark plugs, coils, oil sensor, upper oil pan gasket. Replaced Batteey 
40000 mi Dealer replaced injectors from in index 11 to index 12 to address engine misfiring 
12000 mi Several fuel injectors leaking and fouled spark plugs. Dealer replaced injectors and spark plugs. 
41540 mi Extreme oïl consumption (without leak), 1 liter/1500 km. nothing to do except changing engine. Cheaper to an oïl reserve !!! in the trunk. BMW Canada is saying that this is normal !!! 

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2012 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 400hp 4.4L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

22200 mi All fuel injectors fixed after two were found to be bad. Check engine light came on and engine ran rough. 
58500 mi

C $700
TSB for N63 Customer Care Package. After the initial work was completed the check engine came on due to a VANOS exhaust fault. This was subsequently repaired at no charge 
62000 mi

US $210
Drivetrain Malfunction (DTM) when entering the on-ramp to the highway. This also triggered a CEL (Check Engine Light) and a P0306 Code (Cylinder 6 Misfire). The 550i also went into limp-mode on the highway on the way to the dealership for service. After a diagnostic test, and 3 days at the dealership, it was diagnosed a defective HPFP (High Pressure Fuel Pump), it was replaced under special warranty. 

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2012 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 375hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

58280 mi

$4000
EGR system was leaking exhaust fumes. A faulty part was replaced. 

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2012 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

62000 mi

US $1900
Replaced electrical coolant pump and battery 
58900 mi

US $790
Valve cover seal 
88125 mi

US $546
Engine oil filter housing --- replaced oil cooler seal at filter housing, oil filter stand gasket and intake man. gasket set 
93000 mi

US $520
Noise coming from the timing chain and pulleys --- so replaced 

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2012 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

26060 mi DMTL shorted 
6000 mi Fuel pump 
27900 mi

$2000
Engine overheating warning. Had to stop the car. Left the car to roadside assistance who delivered to dealership. Dealership replaced water pump and thermostat. 

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2012 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

76231 mi Coolant level sensor was sticking, fault read low coolant level when level was fine. Initially replaced sensor, worked for a week then same fault. Replaced whole reservoir, no problems since Tech said level sensor that moves up and down in the reservoir had buildup not allowing it to move freely and got stuck in the low position. Covered under CPO warranty with $50 deductible 
48700 mi Car was repaired at last trip, but new problem started. Car loses power and would now accelerate above 80mph Turbo connection to the engines was not properly connected and got lose. It took a hour to fix or reconnect the turbo. 

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2012 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

3720 mi Drivetrain malfunction message, no progress on resolving the issue by dealer yet. 
8200 mi Computer update to address false reading - engine light and gas cap not closed tightly 
29300 mi Thermostat went bad 
45000 mi The Turbo line had to be replaced. It was creating thick blue smoke from tailpipe. 
44000 mi The turbo charger had a slight oil leak on the exhaust side that caused a plum of blue/white smoke on cold startup. The turbo oil line components were replaced. Problem fixed. 
45300 mi Muffler support brace disconnected. Brace replaced 

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2011.5 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 255hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

30460 mi Car displayed that it needs to be refilled. It was losing cooling water just before its 2 year warranty period after approx. 52,000kms. Finally it was repaired at the dealer. 

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2011 BMW 5-Series

Engine not specified

91000 mi Fuel pumps failed. 

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2011 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 400hp 4.4L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

40000 mi

US $200
Coolant leak from rubber turbo hoses above the engine. 
64000 mi

US $725
Turbo oil block leaking. Replaced under CPO. Coolant lines for turbo leaking. Replaced at owner cost. 
65200 mi

US $50
Valve seals replaced due to oil burning 
44000 mi Crankcase vent valves replaced, spark plugs replaced, fuel injectors replaced. Known TSB 
46900 mi Leaking oil around valve stems. Total tear down and remachine of head. Leaking water pump replaced also. 
66300 mi Fuel pump failure 
79000 mi

US $200
Coolant Leak Oil Pan gasket leak 
3000 mi car shuders when accelerating from 60-70 or 70 to 80 transmission shifts very hard intermitently 
31400 mi Drivetrain malfunction 
67000 mi

US $5000
Consuming oil 1L every 400 Miles Consuming oil still 
44000 mi Emissions control . Cracked pipes and tubes replaced dealer covered items 
48000 mi

US $100
Oil pan seals were replaced under extended warranty. 
50000 mi

US $100
turbo cooler lines replaces due to cracks 
52000 mi

US $100
replaced 2 high pressure fuel pumps replaced Y pipe in cooling system 
1000 mi Bad fuel sensor replaced 
66000 mi

US $1350
Leaking coolant line for turbocharger needed replacement. Cost was approximately $900. 
78000 mi

US $2200
High pressure fuel pump failure resulting in reduced power mode. It went into reduced power mode that would reset when the car was restarted. 
78000 mi

US $299
Leaking Upper Oil Pan Gasket- $2490 replace gasket and problem solved (excessive oil consumption)-problem solved. 

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2011 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 400hp 4.4L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

41300 mi Complete engine failure. New engine installed under warranty. 
80000 mi

US $1800
While in for recall work on fuel pump dealer found a coolant leak mostly covered by service contract. Small leak requires extensive work to fix, including removal or turbochargers. 
29900 mi

US $600
Factory service bulletin to replace fuel injectors and check timing chain. 
62100 mi Fuel injector had to be replaced Turbo had to be replaced 

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2011 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 400hp 4.4L V8 6-speed manual RWD

71000 mi Leak in turbo intercooler Oil reader kept going from full to empty repeatedly. 
23000 mi Replaced a high pressure fuel pump 

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2011 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

10000 mi SW download to address lag in throttle response 
49300 mi The turbo waste gate actuator was noisy. The dealer replaced the part under warranty. 
2000 mi Main computer had to be replaced. 
65100 mi

C $1700
Water pump had to be replaced along with thermostat. The engine started overheating in the fast lane and I had to drive very slowly to my mechanic. 
64000 mi

US $2000
Cooling pump failure. Replaced it and thermostat. 

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2011 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

13700 mi Check engine light came on for the third time. They ran diagnostics and eventually changed some filter, a computer module and recharged the battery. 
49000 mi High pressure vacuum hose needed to be replaced. 
15000 mi Car would surge at speeds under 10mph 
72000 mi

US $5000
leaking gasket - replaced 
26700 mi Fuel pump was leaking fuel by right rear tire. Replaced 
110360 mi

C $3000
Valve Cover Gasket Leak 
117800 mi

C $1500
-Leak in the Oil Filter Housing - replaced 2 gaskets ($75 in parts, almost $500 in Labour) -Leak in the Oil Filter Cap ($30 Replaced) 
119660 mi

C $1000
Oil Leaks from VG + OFHG - extensive leaks, making the car unusable 
157000 mi

US $15000
Had to replace engine due to the serpentine belt slipping and getting sucked into the main seal. Could have repaired for about half of the cost but there was no guarantee the issue would be resolved upon completion. I now have a new(to me) engine with a warranty through BMW. 
135000 mi

US $1600
Water pump failed, replaced thermostat as well 
44600 mi Car wobbles when idling, mostly when engine cold. 

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2011 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD

43900 mi

US $440
Oil filter gasket leak. Problem found by dealer who wanted $800 for it. Not serious but dealer & shop said that it could leak on to belts and cause other damage. Main cost was labor of getting to it. Belts were ok. 
50000 mi

US $165
Replaced ignition coil packs, all six, DIY. 
52000 mi

US $160
Shaky idle, occasional CEL/misfire. Spark plugs were done at 41k previous to my ownership. Well, one of them has gone bad, so that got replaced. 
55000 mi

US $450
Serpentine belt & tensioner pulley replaced. 
41500 mi Runs rough when started 
42000 mi Replaced valve cover gasket and eccentric shaft motor gasket to fix small oil leak that started after VANOS recall. BMW covered under warranty. 
147000 mi

US $1100
Replaced water pump 

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2011 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 181hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

27680 mi  
17980 mi Faulty air pressure sensor diagnosed and replaced under warranty 
50840 mi

€100
replaced sensor in throttle somewhere 

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2011 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

240-horsepower 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

45000 mi

US $50
Radiator leaking 
64000 mi

US $1000
Also, second problem with Check Engine light for gas cap that failed. 
64500 mi

US $1000
Oxygen Sensor replaced. 
48000 mi Got an error message Drivetrain. Drive moderately. Maximum drivetrain output not available. Have the system checked by your service center Dealer replaced spark plugs and ignition coils Under warranty. Bought my car CPO. 
87000 mi

US $3871
Cylinder head assembly valve cover replacement,  
28000 mi Oxygen sensor repair. 
33000 mi Eccentric Shaft Sensor faulty. Replaced Eccentric Shaft Position Sensor and cleaned engine wiring harness connection. 

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2011 BMW 5-Series 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

26660 mi One of the ignition coils was faulty 
27280 mi

$50
Radiator leaking 
43400 mi

$400
Head gasket rubber leaked and replaced 
36280 mi

$150
Cooling system pipe leak 
62620 mi

$1000
Loud noise while driving at high speed. Disguised as Vanos clogge Noise at engine Bay at idle speed. Car vibrate while at Low speed. Replaced motor mount. 

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2010 BMW 5-Series

Engine not specified

87860 mi

€2000
Fuel injectors replaced 

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2010 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

98000 mi

US $725
Electric water pump failed without warning and left me stranded in the middle of a highway interchange. Replaced entire system (t-stat, pump, hoses) except for the radiator. 
102700 mi CEL for stuck wastegates. Resolved itself, but turbo now make noise. Ran on 5 cylinders. Oil on plugs. Cleaned for now, but the valve cover gasket will need to be replaced. 
104500 mi

US $250
Replaced leaking valve cover gasket and spark plugs. Also replaced vanos intake valve. 
112000 mi

US $330
The intake ports were clogged with carbon buildup. The engine ran rough, no power, slow to respond, and would run on 5 cylinders. Cleaned intake with walnut blasting. 
145000 mi

US $800
Replaced entire cooling system. Radiator, expansion tank, hoses, plus belt and pulley, plus spark plugs Replaced battery too 
145000 mi replaced failed oil filter gasket Replaced valve cover and gasket 
147000 mi

US $200
High pressure fuel pump replaced Low oil pressure sender replaced 
50800 mi "High Battery Drain" error message. A fault with the keyless entry and ignition system ("confort access") was identified as the cause. A driver side front door handle assemby needed replacement; the key fobs needed replacement. 
29700 mi The dealer took two attempts to diagnose; the mechanic's described the problem as "sooted and wet fuel injectors." The dealer replaced all 6 injectors under warranty. 
36300 mi

US $500
Oil cooler (heat exchanger) leakage: a known problem with the N52 engines. 
50200 mi

US $1600
Failed gasket leading to large oil leak onto the exhaust manifold, accompanied by a smell of burning oil. 
64000 mi

US $1300
Leaking oil; oil leaked through a gasket and accumulated in the exhaust manifold. 
70000 mi Failure of high pressure fuel pump valve 
28000 mi 3 injectors replaced 
36000 mi All 6 injectors replaced. 
78100 mi

C $1150
Electric cooling pump went, left me stranded. CAA tow necessary. 
79300 mi

C $400
Coil packs all 6 replaced 
81620 mi

C $3000
Replace all 6 fuel injectors, due to stumbling idle on cold morning 
98270 mi

C $900
Water pump failed, again. 
103540 mi

C $520
Oil canister leaking & soiled serpentine belt as a result so replace that as well. 

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2010 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

16000 mi High pressure fuel pump issue (common problem with N54 engine). Changed program parameters for HPFP - did not replace it. Car at dealer for 3 days.  
8614 mi replaced fuel pump. 
76000 mi

US $1420
Replacement of Oil Filter Housing Gasket, plus upper radiator and themostat hoses saturated by engine oil leak. Replacement of battery cables. Oil & Flter changes. 
73000 mi

US $1000
Water pump cracked overheated. 
85200 mi High pressure fuel pump 
70800 mi

US $1230
Replaced water pump after it failed, plus thermostat. 
75000 mi

US $1356
Valve cover gasket, oil cooler gasket, and oil filter. Spark plugs, Belt tensioner, AC belt, Idler pulley top and bottom. Upper radiator hose. 
79800 mi

US $1300
Water pump replacement 
94000 mi

US $800
Upper and lower radiator hoses 
101000 mi

US $75
Replace Expansion Tank 
102200 mi

US $260
Replaced all six coil packs and spark plugs. 
113000 mi

US $1563
Replace Valve Cover and gasket. Dealer said the old one was cracked but it wasn't. Replaced Vanos Camshaft valve (two) Replaced Oil Filter Housing and oil cooler gaskets. Replaced fuel cap 
129000 mi

US $1600
Water Pump replaced 
48000 mi

US $7100
Replaced injectors, walnut blast cleaned intake valves, replaced a few coils, 

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2010 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

114000 mi

US $1500
oil leaking from valve cover, replaced gasket 
139100 mi

US $1000
When temperatures dropped to the teens the car would not maintain idle and would stall. Engine service light would come on. Error code was not captured in computer. Tech could not diagnose although could duplicate problem. 
177000 mi

US $1400
High pressure fuel pump needed replacing 
82500 mi

US $1800
Third trip for fuel injector 3 and 6 replacement. Changed all 6 this time per BMW Service Bulletin. Hoping the repair sticks. 
105000 mi

US $600
I don't remember the exact repair. 
108000 mi

US $500
Cooling hose deteriorated and broke. Also discovered a crack in the cooling fan housing. Repaired (plastic) housing with a bonding glue, then braced with a permanent clamp. Replaced coolant hose assembly. 
133000 mi Fuel pump failure while driving car. The issue did not reproduce. Fuel pump continues to work without any new fault codes. 
134000 mi

US $750
Car appeared to run fine. In-tank fuel pump failed two days later. Fuel pump failure. Lots of fault codes for HP pump, in-tank pump and control unit. No clear indication of root cause. Replaced the high pressure fuel pump.  
136000 mi

US $400
replaced fuel pump control module 
41600 mi Vanos replaced 
41000 mi

US $295
rough running, check engine light came on. 1st trip, one bank of 3 injectors replaced. Temp fixed problem. 2 days later, rough running returned, took back in, 2nd bank of three injectors replaced. Catalytic converters now need to be replaced Catalytic converters now need to be replaced. Damaged by bad injectors. 
79980 mi

C $320
Engine felt like it was miss firing. Took to BMW and they wanted $160 to put on computer. Took to other shop who did this for free, needed plugs. Got them replaced. All good. 
27000 mi VANOS failure, vehicle entered Limp Mode 
56400 mi misfire when cold, dealer replaced intake manifold, all injectors, all spark plugs; improved but not gone, CEL now off and BMW considers it fixed. related to other repair, misfire killed all catalytic converters, replaced all. 
68000 mi Had to apply brakes hard - all lights on dashboard came on, engine entered limp mode. Took to dealer, diagnosed as failed VANOS but then was unable to replicate. No parts replaced. 
77000 mi

US $1100
Water pump failure. Replaced water pump. Oil filter cooler gasket failure noticed during water pump repair; replaced gaskets. 
23000 mi Overheat warning came on and car was on greatly reduced power. Switched engine off and back on, problem disappeared. Dealer could not reproduce despite extended diagnostic runs. Suspect computer malfunction due to low battery voltage. 
25000 mi Oil seepage from pan 
105000 mi

US $1000
Oil leak, valve gasket 
105000 mi Fuel Injectors replaced under extended warranty. 
108000 mi Damaged rod bearing 
66000 mi Fuel pump died, changed under warranty 
70000 mi

US $400
Water pump #1 changed 
76000 mi

US $400
Water pump #2 changed 
48800 mi low pressure fuel sensor had faults. car ran rough when cold 
51000 mi Cold idle sensor 
53200 mi all 6 fuel injectors were replaced which fixed the problem. 
74000 mi Leaky fuel injector Water pump failed 
81000 mi Valve cover gasket replaced 
110000 mi

US $400
Valve cover cracked and leaking oil, Valve cover was replaced. 

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2010 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD

92000 mi

US $20
oil leak from filler cap into engine bay and the ground. replaced filler cap with OEM part. 
93000 mi

US $200
threw p0172 obd code and 29e0 bmw code replaced coil pack, spark plugs, cleaned carbon build-up with seafoam, lacquer thinner and berryman 2610. has not seen code for 300 miles. 
95000 mi

US $800
water pump failed. replaced with new one along with thermostat 
17000 mi Car repeatedly stalled due to overheating - was 'repaired' several times - eventually fell into a CA Lemon Law situation - BMW took car back and refunded all prior payments - I am no longer the owner of this vehicle. 

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2010 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

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

18700 mi Hesitation on acceleration from low rpm 

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2010 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

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

57000 mi

US $300
Valve cover gadget 
19100 mi Service bulletin used to fix excessive vibration at idle sib 18-02-08 
94000 mi

US $225
Car began to stumble upon hard acceleration. Diagnosed as either a bad stick coil or bad plug or bad fuel injectors, in that order. I was due for 100k mile plug replacement. So I replaced plugs and stick coils at the same time. Not a hard task if you watch how to remove all the plastic stuff in the way. Car now runs like new! 
97000 mi

US $4000
That plus a fix of an oil filter housing leak  plus a recommended updated radiator upper hose and I was at $4k. Still love the car, but that was a tough pill. 
136000 mi

US $250
Valve cover was leaking oil. Replaced gaskets, and serpentine belt/pulley, idler. 
20000 mi Rattle from bracket holding exhaust. Dealer replaced with an improved bracket. Rattle from bracket holding exhaust. Dealer replaced with an improved bracket. 
79000 mi

US $500
Oil plumbing had significant leak, which was discovered when the idiot light came on for the oil level. 
86000 mi

US $2000
Gasket leak fixed. 
94000 mi

US $58
Crankcase vent was replaced 
37000 mi

US $50
The variable valve system failed - had to be replaced 

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2010 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

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

91540 mi

C $1400
Eccentric shaft sensor replaced, the symptoms were rough idle and occasional loss of power 
86000 mi

US $107
Bad oxygen sensor pre cat bank 2 
98000 mi

US $384
changed plugs and replaced one malfunctioning coil!! 
58000 mi

US $500
New belt tensioner 
84000 mi

US $900
valve cover gasket oil leak 
83000 mi

US $1185
Valve cover gasket leaking. Gasket replaced. 
86000 mi

US $1299
Oil pan gasket was leaking. It was replaced. 
89000 mi

US $25
Oil leak from the top of the engine, causing a burning smell when stopped at traffic light (probably small amounts of oil dripping from passenger side of engine onto exhaust manifold). Appears to be mostly leaking from the valvetronic motor seal. Replaced that seal, along with the filler cap. Still getting some oil from the top of the engine. 
93732 mi PCV Valve Heater recall 
107461 mi

US $1770
Valve cover cover replaced (incl ignition coils and spark plugs) 
56200 mi Car running rough. Ignition coil replaced. 
47000 mi

US $50
Ignition coils replaced under CPO warranty 

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2010 BMW 5-Series 4-door

6-cylinder automatic AWD

78000 mi

US $2700
Oil leak 
90000 mi

US $2000
Leaking coolant, replaced reservoir 

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2009 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

6000 mi Check engine light came on. Told that the fuel pump registered out of gas. Misfire in cylinder 3. Check engine light came on again. Told again that the fuel pump registered out of gas. Misfire in cylinder 3. Check engine light came on. Fuel pump out of fuel. Cylinder 3 misfire. Replaced fuel injector on cylinder 3 and spark plug. 
10000 mi Check engine light came on. Unrelated to filling of gas cap. Reset of computer and a software update rectified the problem. 

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2009 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD

12300 mi Catalytic converter. 
18000 mi High pressure fuel pump (HPFP). Hesitation and long cranks.  

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2009 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

41000 mi

US $1200
Defective water pump and thermostat. 
41000 mi

US $700
Carbon build-up. 
39100 mi the Fuel pressure sensor had stopped working. When we start the car, it would stall as soon as we try to drive it. 
51000 mi

US $50
Had a warning about engine over heating. The issue was with the water pump. Luckily i had the extended warranty so the charge was only the 50 deductible. 
45000 mi Fuel injectors malfunctioned 
49000 mi Water Pump malfunctioned Oil Filter gasket leak 
60500 mi Replaced high pressure fuel pump. Warranty 
84000 mi

US $1000
Serpentine belt broke because of an oil leak that was barely visible when looking at the top side of the engine. Belt got oily and wore down. Still leaking and need to bring it back in. 
84000 mi

US $695
When the belt broke, pieces of the belt were embedded in the crank seal. Crank seal replace and car is running well. 

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2009 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

15000 mi While driving on highway, system warned of "engine failure, reduced power". Was able to continue driving 20 miles to dealer. Dealer had to call North American office for solution who said that they had problems with the fuel pump which was replaced. During the fuel pump replacement previously stated, mechanic improperly connected fuel line to pump. The snap connection was not secure. After driving approx. 10 miles, line came loose spewing gasoline underneath car and running down street! 
27000 mi error message from on board cpu said, "awd & dcs control failure. proceed to dealer for repair. 
31000 mi 3) noise in engine compartment was alternator drive belt tensioner that was replaced. 
52000 mi

US $290
car overheated, left stranded in intersection for 5 minutes til able to restart. limped 1/2 mile to dealer. water pump bad, also damaging the t-stat. 
97000 mi

US $624
crank sensor replaced 
100000 mi

US $60
Whistling sound from engine compartment. 
58000 mi

US $640
Leak at oil filter housing required replacement of oil filter stand gasket, oil cooler, oil cooler seal, oil cooler seal at radiator housing,  and radiator hose - upper. 
14000 mi Low pressure fuel sensor, high pressure fuel pump, injectors. Just about week prior to my appointment for the recall, exhibited a rough idle during morning start-ups. This had never happened in the past.  
22800 mi Rough running engine, clearly mis-firing; tail pipe very dirty. F/C 29CF. Update programming and replace #5 spark plug. 
75000 mi

US $505
Service Engine light came on. Error Code 29F3, low pressure fuel sensor failure. Sensor replaced. 
76000 mi

US $135
Engine Icon illuminated again at 75.345 miles. Dealer advised Fault Codes 29E0 & 29E1; fuel lean both banks. Advised "remove intake and decarb cylinders @ $780.00. I refused, solution does not match symptom or fault codes. Visited Independent BMW Specialist. They confirmed install of new low pressure fuel sensor, checked vacum hoses, smoke tests, etc. Discovered the dealer did not reset "Adaptation Values" after installing new low pressure sensor. Good to go! 
88000 mi

US $135
Engine Icon illuminated. Fault codes 29E0 and 29E1 Engine run lean. No problem found. 2 Independent BMW servicers unable to diagnose. Reset all adaptive values and wait for new fault codes. 
91600 mi

US $190
Walnut shell blasting of all intake vales removing crud. Acceleration improved and is linear without hesitation. Gas milage improved by 2 mpg on an extended roadtrip at 70mph +. F/C's 29E0 & 29E1 continue to present; run lean both banks. 
97000 mi

US $1500
Replaced all 6 fuel induction injectors after fault codes 29E0 & 29E1 (run lean both banks) continue to present along with stumble starts and rough idle. Old ones appear fouled by poor fuel; ethanol/sulpher. Engine starts and idle are improved. 
125000 mi

US $125
Engine Oil Leak at Diverter Valve and MAP Sensor Seal. Replaced Seal. 
131712 mi

US $180
Repair Oil Leak at the Intercooler, Change Out Intercooler Pipe "O" Ring. 
146022 mi

US $1149
Replace Oil Cooler Seal 
165404 mi

US $1225
Replace Both Engine Mounts. Both Ruptured. 
92000 mi

US $600
Leaking fuel injectors. Misfire on banks 5,6. Replaced coils and plugs first, misfire remained. Bad low pressure fuel sensor. Shadow code. 
54400 mi

US $525
engine over heating. Water pump and thermostat replaced 
94860 mi

C $2600
oil leak causing serpentine belt to fail prematurely 

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2009 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD

95000 mi

US $240
Electrical water pump failure at 93K. Car developed a whine and went into limp mode on the highway during commute home. Check engine light came on, took it into dealer (love CPO), after diagnostic teardown, dealer replaced both turbos. Had to wait for parts from Germany. Took almost 2 weeks to fix. 

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2009 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

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

34820 mi

C $50
Check engine light was on due to emission control module being faulty.Problem fixed to my satisfaction 
37820 mi

C $645
CEL light on. Dealer checked the codes and found a faulty DMTL valve which they replaced. Vehicle not in warranty. 

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2009 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

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

465 mi Engine is misfiring. The dealer is running the diagnostics. They have not been able to figure out the problem yet. 
76000 mi Water pump and thermostat started failing. Fan noise was incredibly loud while driving though there was no warning light. Dealer repaired it under the certified pre owned program. 
91000 mi

US $50
Cylinder misfire 
67300 mi

US $300
Oil filter Housing leaking 
92800 mi

US $180
Belt Tensioner loose. Belt Tensioner loose removed and replaced. 
104000 mi

US $200
Remove and replace Engine valve cover gasket Remove a replace Spark Plugs 
113347 mi

US $1340
At startup engine ran rough for 5 seconds then smoothed out. Diagnosis: Failed Crankcase Ventilation valve and Eccentric shaft sensor. Resolution: Replaced Valve Cover (houses CCV) and Eccentric shaft sensor. 

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2009 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

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

48000 mi

US $500
Tensioner failure. Replaced tensioner and belt. Also replaced tail, stop and turn sig connectors under recall. 
29000 mi 02 sensor replaced after a check engine light illuminated. 

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2008 BMW 5-Series

Engine not specified

28000 mi fuel pump replaced 
64300 mi Replaced engine under warranty. Spun main bearing 

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2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

112000 mi

US $1700
Oil Filter Housing Seals Leaking. Seals replaced including oil cooler. 
89000 mi

US $600
Water pump failed 
92000 mi Turbo failed, required replacement due to rattling wastegate actuator. 
99000 mi Turbos found to be badly seated and worn, replaced entire units. 
40000 mi fuel system problem related to turbocharger 
80700 mi

US $439
replace water pump. 
39500 mi Car had carbon buidlup on back of valves. Dealer noticed car running rough. Dealer claimed repair ($500) was not covered under warranty, but got authorization to clean valves from BMW 
63000 mi

US $350
Vacuum hoses replaced Replaced both turbos Fuel sensor not working 
72840 mi

C $800
labour + parts for 6 spark plugs and 6 ignition coils 
114700 mi slight leak from engine oil pan gasket 
122140 mi

C $570
engine oil cooler hose 
130820 mi

C $1200
1 cylinder not firing consistently. Replace all 6 spark plugs and ignition coils 
56000 mi Turbocharger replaced 
107700 mi

US $600
Replace crankshaft position sensor 
108000 mi

US $1000
Low pressure fuel pump 
24000 mi

US $90
Code reduced power engine malfunction comes up...code then clears, and engine power returns to normal. 
24000 mi replaced both turbochargers and valvecase cover. 
29000 mi replaced both turbochargers due to broken actuator arm 
41000 mi code on fuel pump recurred after repair, then went away on its own. 
77500 mi

C $2500
Replace turbocharger - waste gates sticking Actuator motor for transfer case Replace solenoid for turbocharger 
89860 mi

C $300
Replace vacuum hose - engine was losing power under acceleration 
99700 mi

C $1100
Overheating - leaking water pump - replaced 
106640 mi

C $650
Replaced faulty coil and spark plug 

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2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD

88200 mi

US $600
The N54 twin turbo motor had excessive carbon buildup on the intake valves due to the poor design of the EGR system on this direct injection motor. BMW's solution is a walnut shell blasting of the valves every 40K miles as 'maintenance'. 
89000 mi

US $300
Check engine light came on for misfire. Engine running rough. Replaced all six plugs. Problem persisted. Ended up replacing all six coils. Problem solved. BMW recommends coil replacement every 45000 miles. Indies recommend 30000 miles. 
94000 mi

US $500
Engine malfunction warning upon hard acceleration. Replaced boost control solenoids - didn't fix it. New diagnosis - bad turbos - leaking wastegates. BMW extended the warranty on the turbos for wastegate issues but only to 82,000 miles. SOL 
98700 mi

US $3700
Both turbo wastegates were leaking resulting in lost power and numerous CEL. Both turbos were replaced with factory remanufactured units. Low speed engine misfire/rough idle when cold and under high load. 
100500 mi

US $440
CEL caused by engine misfire. Replaced one injector. These were replaced in 2009 under recall but are proving to be bad as well. BMW has a newer version of injector that the BMW community says is solid but BMW won't replace. Customer pays 
22000 mi Engine stopped running, injectors, coils, plugs all replaced, now fine. 
29000 mi High pressure fuel pump, N54 engines Achilles heel. Upgraded the software. 
29700 mi Long cranks, 'engine malfunction reduced power' including while on the freeway - not great to be on the 405 stuck at 35. Replaced high pressure fuel pump. The car's now running properly for the first time this year. 
65000 mi HPFP (high pressure fuel pump) a known issue covered under BMW TSB and replaced under warranty. BMW has actually extended coverage of this item out to 120,000 miles / 10 years. Mine did not "give out" but was done as a preventative fix. 
86000 mi DME (engine control unit) failed. When this happened engine would not run properly and computers forced car to slow down and ultimately require pulling off road and stopping. It saves itself from more damage basically. Very annoying. 
97000 mi

US $50
2 turbos. it is a known issue that the factory turbos may not last longer than 100,000 - 120,000 miles 
111000 mi

US $4100
Thermostat failing. Noticed by CEL code. Replacing water pump at same time due to labor into same area of engine and mileage on original pump. $1450 for both items Oil filter Housing Gasket- heavy leak, $950 to access and repair! 
46700 mi

US $600
Water pump died 
57000 mi

US $4000
Fuel injectors replaced improperly by prior shop 

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2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 174hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

182900 mi

€1300
Blown Turbo 
195300 mi

€3700
The timing chain broke 
228160 mi

€100
Bad oil leak. 
233120 mi

€300
Oil leak at the oil filter housing returned after about three weeks. 
238080 mi Developed a second oil leak at the rear of the engine. The garage reported that the auto clutch was on the way out. When cruising on the motorway the engine rpm often varies +- 100 with no input from the driver. Good car, horrible engine. 

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2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon

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

114700 mi

€28
No heating on the right side. Heater core was flushed and blown with compressed air. 

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2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

1300 mi Purchased the car late June 2008. Late September I noticed some oil beneath the car and indeed it was an oil leak. They said it was from a defective engine oil cooler and lost a fair amount of oil. It was repaired without charge. Hope this was a fluke. 
1000 mi Oil leaking below car. Found by dealer to be a leak in the 'engine oil cooler' and was a factory defective item. No cost for repair. 
13000 mi Noticed misfiring. Replaced three injectors, three gasket rings, and six decoupling elements per recall. Would have also replaced the HPFP, but none in stock. 
116700 mi

US $4500
Replaced oil pan gasket which had a very slight leak. This was covered by my 3rd party warranty. 
116700 mi Valve cover gasket, oil filter housing gasket and oil cooler gasket leaking. Gasket removal and replacement paid for by 3rd party warranty company. 
125000 mi Previously repaired (9 months ago) oil pan leak started leaking again. Dealer removed the replacement gasket and replaced it with a second new gasket. They claimed that the original replacement part was defective. 
127000 mi

US $2624
Engine running rough sometimes at startup and then for a few miles. Problem got worse and more frequent. ECU finally set a code which turned on the check engine light(CEL). 2 injectors were found to be bad. All six had to be replaced, what? 
131194 mi Oil Cooler Gasket, which was replaced in 1/2016, started leaking again. Gasket was re-replaced under warranty from last replacement. 
137000 mi

US $136
One ignition coil failed under hard acceleration. Code was read indicating which of the 6 coils failed. Coil was replaced. Should have done it myself since the coil is available from a number of internet sources for about $25. Would have been a great excuse to buy a code reader. Oh well... 
85000 mi

US $750
Replaced oil filter housing seal 
134100 mi

US $980
Replaced valve cover gasket 
123700 mi

US $200
Oil leak from the gasket on the oil cooler. 
125300 mi

US $660
Oil filter gasket failed and required replacement. Had slow but constant/steady leak. 
127300 mi

US $1700
Coolant system leak. Cooling line to turbo bank #2 failed. Car was spewing coolant at an alarming rate when car is operating under pressure while driving. 
129000 mi 3 ignition coils failed. Replaced by mechanic. 
64000 mi

US $650
Valve cover gasket leak. 
49000 mi

US $950
water pump replaced 
2200 mi

US $64000
Bad fuel pump and bad fuel injectors mean potential fire hazzard and possible explosion. You should know that the 2008 535i has some major defects engine wise. My car has been in for this problem twice now, this time though it was the worst. 
26000 mi Fuel pump and fuel injectors -gas pouring into the engine. Clouds of smoke shooting out of exhaust. Car shaking at any speed including while at stop. 
57700 mi

US $50
Water pump failed, but replaced under warranty. 
8600 mi Fuel pump failure 
17000 mi Second replacement of the high-pressure fuel pump. First in March 2009. Had to be flatbedded both times. 
38000 mi Low pressure sensor replaced.  Fuel injector #6 replaced. 
38000 mi Check engine light on. Engine had faulty fuel injector. 
125000 mi

US $2500
replaced water pump, heating core 
8000 mi A warning light came on indicating "Engine Malfunction/Power Reduced" and the car felt sluggish. It was diagnosed as a software issue; the software was updated by the dealership. 
53000 mi

US $50
Water pump failed while driving. Car came to a halt with Overheat warning. Towed to deal and replaced water pump. Paid $50 for deductible on extended warranty. 
60300 mi Engine losing power upon accelerating from stoplight. Had to replace 3 fuel injectors Index 9 to newer Index 12, that solved the problem. the other 3 injectors were index 11 already. All index 9 injectors were subject to recall but some deals did not change them all. 
111000 mi

US $1100
Replaced 3 fuel injectors with index 12 from original index 9 
19000 mi Oil line leak from oil filter to oil cooler - replaced line. Oil cooler leak - problem occurred after the oil line was replaced. Suspect mechanic damaged the oil cooler. Another oil leak - oil leaking around drain plug. 
37000 mi Cold engine runs rough, misfires. Once warm runs smoothly, but check engine light is on. Replaced oxygen sensors and hi-press fuel pump. Problem remains. 
40000 mi New software version 32.1 uploaded, plugs cleaned, full reset of computers. Car did run much better and cold start roughness was better, but not completely fixed. Car is back at dealers for further repair. 
41000 mi Engine light- cold start misfire/roughness, DME fault 29E0 mixture rich, tank vent valve replaced, replace fuel injectors, smoke test for leaks. Car now has not exhibited the problem over the last 1,000 miles so I consider it fixed. 
49000 mi High pressure pump failed. This is the 2nd pump - the first was replaced as part of the rough engine start problem I was having. 
98000 mi

US $1049
5 of the 6 fuel injectors found leaking. I paid for 3 and 2 were under warranty. 
98000 mi

US $1049
3 of 6 injectors leaking, including two of the new ones - replaced 
69000 mi

US $6600
Turbocharger waste gate failure. Replaced turbochargers. 
79000 mi

US $300
Wastegates rattle. BMW replaced under mfg extended warranty. Replaced vacuum lines. 
79000 mi

US $2600
Rough idle on cold start. Engine stalled and cd check engine light came on with P0300,0301,0302misfire codes. Replaced plugs, injectors and coils on all cylinders. 
55100 mi

US $1300
Water pump failed 
22000 mi Replaced fuel injector 
34000 mi CEL on and running rough at startup when turned in. 
92700 mi

US $2000
Turbo Replacement 
94300 mi

US $2400
Replaced injectors 
96000 mi

US $500
Water Pump / Thermostat 
101000 mi

US $550
Oil leak 
18000 mi

US $6000
Replaced both turbo units under warranty 
21000 mi

US $3000
Replaced high pressure fuel pumps. Engine went in limp home mode 

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2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

72000 mi

US $50
Coolant Pump went bad. Dealer replaced it under CPO warranty. Also, Replaced Oil Pressure Sensor since false low engine oil level warning was coming. 
46000 mi

US $50
Got recurring check engine lights and reduced power "limp mode". The exhaust VANOS solenoid had failed. 
40000 mi Ticking sound getting progressively louder. It sounds like a typewriter. The dealer says its normal. The car didnt make this sound until recently. 
48000 mi

US $2000
waterpump went out after 9 days past warranty. also all injectors, plugs, ignition coils had to be replace. fought with BMW NA and they agreed to pay for parts. Labor was over $2,000. Traded the car in for a brand new Mini Copper Hardtop S. 
31700 mi Car ran roughly. Dealer diagnosed problem and repaired it under warranty. 
103000 mi

US $2000
Gasket seals and oil filter gaskets 
105000 mi

US $1200
Water pump needed replacement. 
76000 mi

US $150
Fuel injector bank failure 
86000 mi Engine Malfunction related to turbo charging system 
87000 mi Hp fuel pump replaced under warranty 
94000 mi

US $200
Car overheated. Towed to dealer 
99300 mi

US $300
Water pump failed Engine malfunction light 
100000 mi

US $500
Both turbos replaced with purchased warranty. They paid $3K, I paid $500 
105000 mi

US $2500
Oil gasket leak 
62800 mi Water pump failed. 
36000 mi Pulled engine, opened head, cleaned cylinders, replaced injectors, reprogramed 
36000 mi car still miss firing 
51460 mi

C $2000
Had to replace the Transmission slevel as it had a slow leak 
89000 mi

US $2100
Replace Turbos that BMW and Dealer would not cover under warranty. Had waste gate rattle, bushings worn out. TSB. Replace fuel injectors due to prior dealer installing incorrectly damaging all six. Replaced leaking oil filter gaskets Replaced leaking Valve cover gasket Walnut shell blasted intake valves to clean carbon off of them. 
100800 mi

US $75
Changed oil & oil filter. Rotated tires. Small oil leak at engine pan, could not identify source. 
95000 mi

US $1800
R/R oil pan, valve cover gasket, cooler housing gasket 
96000 mi

US $800
Replace eccentric drive shaft sensor 
13000 mi Car had little power and warned there was a malfunction. I was away from the dealer, if I had driven to the dealer instead of stopping it probably would not have had to have been towed. High pressure fuel pump had to be replaced. 
22000 mi Regular maintenance turned up a problem with an intermittent fuel sensor that I was told could have could have made the car undriveable if not fixed. 
57000 mi

US $900
Water pump went out, purchased one on Amazon (cheaper than dealer) then allowed the dealer to do the labor. 
15000 mi Engine malfunction reduced power/reloaded new software. 
17000 mi Cooling fan replaced. 
31000 mi software problem 
76000 mi Twin turbos 
92000 mi

US $1200
Bad water pump, replaced also replaced thermostat and expansion tank. 
93000 mi

US $2500
Fuel injectors 
104000 mi

US $1500
Ignition coil Head gasket repair 
7000 mi Upon car start, warning that AWD/DSC malfunction occurred. Warning would reset after driving a few feet. Recently when this occurred, the time and date display had to be reset. Reflash of DME software fixed the problem. It's all about computers now. 
17000 mi The oil pan was replaced due to an oil leak through a mounting hole for the front differential. This is an AWD vehicle. This problem came from the factory when purchased new. 
20000 mi The High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) failed. This is a known issue with the 535 series engine (which BMW issued an extended 10yr warranty for HPFP.) I was able to drive the car to the dealer under reduced power. Fixed in one day...gave me a loaner 
35000 mi 'Klunk' when starting up. Fixed with TSB software update. 
10000 mi Defective High-pressure Fuel Pump. Removed and replaced with new high-pressure Fuel Pump. 
134900 mi

US $500
Turbocharger failed. Replaced CHRA's with good used units. Machined and installed new wastegate bushings and machined wastegate arms to match. Reinstalled with new gaskets/seals, coolant, and oil. 
150000 mi

US $300
Oil pan gasket replaced.  Walnut blasted intake ports/valves. 
50000 mi overheating limp mode 
27000 mi High pressure fuel pump failure - noticed by driver and most recently a voluntary recall was initiated by BMW. 
60000 mi

US $1200
water pump needed to be replaced (failed) and also replaced thermostat 
28000 mi

US $31
The car would often "hiccup" or hesitate sharply when shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear. The dealer re-installed software after finding no leaks or problems with the automatic transmission. This seems to have worked. 
91000 mi

US $200
Water pump quit working and car would only idle. Water pump was covered under warranty, but I had to pay for thermostat replacement not covered. 
66000 mi

US $1000
Catastrophic water pump failure, causing immediate engine overheating. Computer shut down the engine, preventing further damage. Water pump was replaced. 
74200 mi

US $200
Oil leak from the filter housing 
109000 mi

US $400
Replace faulty crankshaft position sensor 
30000 mi Failure of high pressure fuel pump 
106000 mi

US $500
Water hose needed replacement 
115400 mi

US $1049
Diagnosed as faulty DMTL pump and IBS cable, which caused my check engine light to stay on. The faulty pump and IBS cable had to be replaced. 
25000 mi High pressure fuel pump replaced early november. Fuel pump failed again in 2 weeks and replaced again middle of november. No problems since. High pressure fuel pump replaced Wndshield wiper motor replaced Seat belt sendor error- dealer rest it. 
28500 mi Fuel pump replaced third time. 

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2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD

82460 mi

C $670
Mild leak was discovered oil housing gasket. Had that fixed and some adjacent seals replaced. 
95480 mi

C $1400
Fuel injectors cleaned out with walnut shells. Car was running very rough. 
106020 mi

C $2200
Thermostat was replaced and water pump was replaced proactively. 
110120 mi

C $640
Coolent hose and sensor replacement 
120900 mi

C $2200
Oil leak from two areas. 
122760 mi

C $1400
Oil leak from seal and spark plug changes, but problem is with error code coming on randomly (engine malfunction - limp mode) due to turbo pressure failure. Still investigating... 
124000 mi

C $400
One of the Turbos was setting off error messages and the linkage was adjusted due to wear. 
124620 mi

C $2000
Alternator belt shredded and got sucked into the engine. 
67000 mi

US $1500
Water pump failed. Water pump and thermostat replaced.  
81700 mi

US $2000
Replaced alternator belt and idler pulley. Repaired minor oil leak. Also address brake light recall issue (no charge). 

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2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD

50000 mi Car went into limp mode and displayed error on i-Drive. Took to dealer and they replaced cylinder 1 variable vanos solenoid.  
54000 mi

US $780
Engine cooling fan running on high with no heat in vehicle. Electric water pump failed. Replaced electric water pump. 
63600 mi

US $50
Wastegates needed adjusted on the turbo chargers. Also had a leak in the charge pipe. Adjusted wastegate and replaced worn components on bypass valves. 
144000 mi

US $1800
Replaced transfer case mounting bushing due to a "clunk".  Engine was leaking oil, source of leak was attributed to the oil filter and oil cooler gaskets failing. Replaced gaskets. Car had a misfire and needed the intake valves cleaned. This is a routine maintenance item that was way overdue. 
146000 mi

US $4500
The car had severe boost lag. The original turbochargers waste gates were worn beyond their service life. Turbochargers were replaced. 
53000 mi Engine misfire, now it is doing it again 
113000 mi

US $2100
Water pump, thermostat, oil in radiator. Reseal oil cooler 
114000 mi

US $250
Plastic hose eroded away from front of head 
136000 mi Needed a turbo. 
60000 mi

US $1300
water pump went out 
74500 mi

US $950
fuel pump 

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2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 232hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

26040 mi Computer reported a fuel pump fault but it turned out be a sensor connection problem which was fixed. 

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2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 174hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

36940 mi I heard rattling sound from engine compartmnt. when got checked company replaced all chains including timing, crankshaft , piston rings all studs bolts it costs me app. 4 lakhs in indian rupees 
43160 mi car has leakage from enginr oil filter assembly . and dealership takes 5 days torepair it , but leakge still persists after this they recall me and i left car for more 5 days now its ok ,.but now from till i get car it gives me stating prom 
44640 mi Rattling sound coming again from engine and there is consumption of engine oil 1 ltr per 2000 kms ..2 Dealer said we hav to again replace its pisyon rings, pulleys ,etc which they had already done 2 moths ago 
54960 mi my cars engine gets totaly damaged. sleeve in the engine bolck gets cracked and full block including pistons are replaced. 
69440 mi

$90000
rpm fluctuates and car sometimes stop in the middle of road . problem was with fuel system 
82460 mi

$15000
engine and gear mounts got replaced drive shft bearing mount also broken. bmw do not have the part. till then i cant drive car. they are out of stock worldwide. 

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2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

500-horsepower 5.0L V10 7-speed automated manual RWD

55000 mi

US $500
ignition coil replacement 
62000 mi

US $8000
Vanos system repair 
71000 mi

US $2200
throttle actuators replaced 
20000 mi

US $500
Check Engine called out an "Increased Emissions" fault. The Bank 2 secondary air valve was defective. After replacement, the increased emissions problem went away. 

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2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

500-horsepower 5.0L V10 6-speed manual RWD

95500 mi

US $1500
VANOS solenoids 
110000 mi

US $15000
Complete engine replacement 
150000 mi

US $1000
Ignition coil 
34300 mi Clutch chatter lead to hot spots on the flywheel. Caused by wear to clutch assembly, less than 1mm remaining. Repair was free due to bumper-to-bumper warranty, otherwise would have cost $3,000+. 
45000 mi Vanos valve in oil pump sounded like it was "popping" when outside temp dropped below 56F. Problem was not properly isolated by the dealer because the outside temp rose above 56F while at the dealer. 
76000 mi

US $4600
Oil cooler and oil lines started leaking with a Class III leak and needed repair. 
64500 mi

US $800
Needed all 10 new spark plugs and a coil pack went bad. 

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2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

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

100500 mi Water pump, valve cover gaskets, alt gasket 
103000 mi Oil pump and valve cover gasket 
32200 mi

US $50
Service engine returned after 3 months. Found defective exhaust pump in trunk? Previous dealer reset light and advised it was gas cap issue. 
43900 mi

US $2800
Seal leak. 
69800 mi

US $1132
Discovered a slight leak - alternator bracket and driver's side timing chain cover. Appears leak was about 2 months old, few drops of oil made it to the ground; that's how it was discovered. Replaced all associated gaskets and parts. 
67200 mi Chain tensioner housing crush washer leaking. Tightened bolt, oil leak stopped. 
89000 mi

US $83
Expansion tank developed a hairline crack and dripped coolant. Ordered replacement tank and was able to replace myself in under an hour. Very easy to do. 
98000 mi

US $500
Minor oil leak - passenger side valve cover. R&R, new gasket installed, work complete, leak stopped. 
82000 mi

US $5000
Valve covers and upper timing cover gaskets leaking 
125000 mi

US $1100
Water pump and belt replaced battery, throttle body and throttle body wiring replaced. 
145000 mi

US $200
Cracked coolant reservoir, leaking temp sensor, cracked hose. Still losing coolant. Possible failing coolant passage tube in block or at rear of engine 
155000 mi

US $200
Excessive oil usage (2 qts per 7500 Miles). Diagnosis service to check for leaks and determine extent of repairs required. Leaks found but determined that valve stems seals and guides bad. $4500 to repair gaskets and valve stem seals. Service declined due to exceeding value of car. 
59100 mi

US $20
Shelled out $20 for a OBDII code reader to diagnose the check engine light.#5 Spark plug went bad. Luckily this was at the front and easily accessible allowing me to change myself. 
134000 mi

US $900
Cooling Fan Relay failed which requires the entire cooling fan assembly to be replaced. 
55000 mi

US $1260
Alternator bracket leak 
63000 mi

US $1200
Oil pan gasket 
93000 mi

US $3500
Car was leaking oil. Ended up replacing, valve cover gaskets, upper timing cover gaskets, vacuum pump re-seal Car wen't into limp-mode during normal driving conditions. Needed to replace exhaust camshaft sensor. 
1000 mi "Dynamic Drive System Malfunction" error. Taken to dealer, cleared fault, problem returned. 
82000 mi Coolant reservoir developed a leak. 
26000 mi Faulty oil sensor indicated overfull oil level. Sensor replaced. 
32000 mi Check engine light, replaced oxygen sensor.  
39000 mi After oil change, oil reading HIGH, faulty oil sensor, replaced 
43000 mi Oxygen sensor 
27000 mi Oil level reading high in I-drive although no oil was introduced to the system since last dealer oil change. this problem has been reoccurring. Computer software reset and reading correctly now, although they've done this fix before. 
65000 mi

US $1400
radiator fan was only working intermitantly 
75000 mi Oxygen sensor on bank two behind catalyst is going out. 
85000 mi

US $320
Two bad coil packs replaced that caused a misfire Two bad coil packs replaced that caused a misfire 
95500 mi

US $100
Replaced expansion tank due to the measurement device inside the tank crumbled and broke 
101000 mi

US $230
Over flow coolant hose 
50800 mi

US $500
CEL light was on when I took the car in for recall work. Dealer diagnosed that the DMTL unit needed replacement. 
62000 mi

US $1200
Radiator cooling fan failed, causing engine to overheat in traffic. Could not get the car off the road, so overheating caused the coolant bottle to crack. Fan part alone was $650, plus $100 for the bottle and labor. Car had to be towed. 
64000 mi

US $50
Leaks from upper and lower timing covers 
64000 mi

US $50
Leak from radiator overflow Ignition coil on one cylinder went bad 
50000 mi

US $50
The check engine light came on and I took it into the dealer as I have certified warranty. After being there 1 day I got a call saying that the fuel pumps were bad. They replaced under warranty. 
63000 mi

US $50
Oil leak 
70300 mi

US $200
Oil leak from sending unit 
72000 mi

US $3800
Two oil leaks: timing case cover and valve cover gaskets 
83000 mi

US $3500
Cooling fan failed. Expansion tank cracked. Engine overheated. Repairs include: new radiator, water pump, electric fan and hoses. 

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2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed manual RWD

79000 mi The mass air flow sensor was dirty. It was causing the check engine light to activate. 
90000 mi

US $55
The upper coolant expansion tank hose deteriorated and was leaking. It was replaced with an OEM hose. 
112900 mi

US $1500
Valley pan was leaking coolant. During repair, all cooling system components (water pump, transfer pipe, thermostat, and hoses) were replaced. Also, miscellaneous o-rings and gaskets were replaced. Fuel purge valve was also replaced. 
131000 mi

US $1900
Coolant leak due to failed gasket on the rear engine cover/plate. A new plate was about $65. Repair cost is mostly labor due to the need to remove transmission for the repair. Also, the rear crankshaft seal and clutch release bearing were replaced since they were both accessible at the time. It was preventive maintenance. 
203000 mi

US $300
Valve seals replaced. Other seals/gaskets were replaced in the process.  
100000 mi Alternator seal leak Coolant leak reservoir Alternator than new battery that was damaged by faulty alternator 
111000 mi

US $9000
Complete valve job! Replaced defective valve stem seals. New valve guides. Machine shop cleaned all valves included replaced all gaskets including main engine gaskets. Multiple oil leaks from worn out gaskets repaired. Installed new manual clutch kit. Had to remove entire engine to do repair 

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2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

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

89000 mi

US $100
#2 coil went out 
128700 mi

US $500
Fuel sending unit leaking 
143000 mi

US $1500
Oil leaks on oil filter housing and valve cover 
73000 mi

US $800
small leak in the bottom corner of radiator. Replaced unit $690 included coolant. 
84000 mi

US $750
Water pump failed. 
104800 mi

US $1200
Replaced coils 
109000 mi

US $1200
Replaced radiator reservoir which had a crack in the plastic. 
116000 mi

US $1500
radiator replaced due to failure from earlier install , radiator hoses all replaced and electric water pump replaced 
118000 mi

US $2100
Vanos system and motor/sensors 
35000 mi Hydraulic valve lifter (HVA) replacement – this is a very common issue with pre-2009 N52 engines. A TSB existed, and the work was performed according to the TSB. The symptom was a ticking noise. 
52000 mi Check engine light 
53700 mi

US $800
Radiator and thermostat replaced. Computer reprogramming. 
121000 mi

US $295
Engine [ignition] coil. Still bucking bringing back 
68200 mi

US $50
Broken aluminum head bolts (4) were extracted and replaced 
69700 mi Oil leak from valvetronic seal, valve cover gasket and oil filter housing. Seem to be results from the head bolt work done in April Coil #1 died, replaced all 6 coils and plugs. I believe this was due to pressure cleaning at the dealer from the prior day's trip. 
85500 mi When in for an oil change, dealer said the valve cover gasket was leaking - I saw no evidence of this, but since they replaced it 1 year ago under warranty, it was replaced again under warranty. I'm still not sure if it was bad 
96000 mi

US $1400
Coolant leak, replaced radiator. Proactively replaced water pump and hoses. 
60000 mi

US $50
Oil Filter housing leaking 
64000 mi

US $2000
#5 Bank Solenoid Thermostat failed. Tensioner pulley failed 
73000 mi

US $600
oil filter housing gasket replaced 
26000 mi Software controlling Vanos needed to be reflashed with a newer version. 
44800 mi Sensor controlling VANOS was bad - replaced. 
90000 mi

US $600
Coil pack bad, replaced bad unit & injectors 
57000 mi

US $850
Belt had to be replaced, battery had to be replaced 
56000 mi

US $185
Oxygen sensor failed 
61000 mi

US $4250
Oil had leaked into the "timing belt solenoid" which was causing the engine to fire at the wrong times and making the car impossible to drive. 
16000 mi Car would not start, dealer replaced fuel pump controller, fuel filter, and fuel pump. 
21000 mi Replaced 6/6 injectors to no avail. Replaced DME, vehicle still running "rich". Replaced fuel pump(s) and filter(s) and additional electronics. Problem has not recurred, dealer cannot pinpoint root cause. The injectors were clearly defective from factory. 
90000 mi

US $1000
oil leak valve cover and oil filter husing 

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2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

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

120000 mi

US $450
Oil stand leak 
1000 mi BMW 2008 528xi- /Valve lifters were rattling- repaired /Computer showing adjustments needed-repaired 
6000 mi Valve lifters still rattling. 
9000 mi August 2008 new valve lifters installed. Still rattling...mid-October back into the dealer with the help of BMW regional repair rep., newer heads and hardware replaced again. No further rattling valve lifters. 
33000 mi Car wouldn't start, reset the computer. 
78000 mi

US $1700
Oil Leak at valve cover Oil Leak at oil filter head 
1000 mi Check engine light came on exactly 2 weeks after I purchased the car at slightly less than 500 miles. Dealer repaired faulty wiring to the oxygen sensor. Also replaced oxygen sensor. 
6000 mi Metallic ticking in the engine. Dealer performed bleeding procedure, but ticking returned within 1 week. Scheduled new appt in April and will insist that dealer replace the cylinder head, which has been reported as the cause of the noise by prior owners. 
7000 mi After a second bleeding procedure in April, the metallic ticking sound in engine returned within one week. BMW headquarters approved cylinder head replacement. Dealer explained that BMW requires several bleedings before approving cylinder head replacement 

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2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD

77500 mi

US $115
The accessory belt pulley was making noise and was found to be warped. It was replaced under CPO warranty and I paid about $70 for a new belt to be installed with the new pulley. 
63300 mi

US $50
Valve ticking typical with n52 engine replaced lifters under cpo warrantee, now engine purrs quietly 
85000 mi

US $40
Changed the gasket for the oil cooler and housing. Two gaskets, very cheap, plas new bolts. Easy to do, look online for how to's. Some bolts can be a bit of a pain. Also, dont forget to lube the new gaskets with old oil. 
42000 mi

US $600
Emissions. Oxygen sensor and some valve 
53000 mi

US $1000
Early gasket oil leak 
124000 mi

US $1200
oil leak around gasket replaced cooling hoses and some other device related to it. close to be worn out. 
156000 mi

US $2000
Gasket oil leak 

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2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

188-horsepower 2.5L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

6820 mi

US $14000
The car presented problems totally losing power and sending the computer message of "failure in the engine". I took it directly to the dealer and the car stayed there for almost 6 months. 

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2007.5 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 174hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual RWD

68700 mi Changed MAF because of constant emission exhaust life on dashboard. Job done under warranty. 
114000 mi Glow plugs snapped deep inside the engine when bmw engineers attempted to replace the plugs. It cost me £1500 to fix. 

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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. 

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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 

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2007 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon

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

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. 
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. 
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. 

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2007 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon

255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD

39560 mi

C $1600
Water pump and radiator hose failed. 
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 

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2007 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

500-horsepower 5.0L V10 6-speed manual RWD

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2007 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

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

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. 
16000 mi Very rough idle at start. Lasted for approximately 60 seconds. A Progman update fixed the problem. 
29000 mi Service Engine Soon light on. Coode P0130 - Oxygen Sensor Failure 
104000 mi

US $3500
Water pump leaking, hoses were old 
110400 mi

US $1000
Replace coolant system, hoses 
77300 mi

US $50
Thermostat 
79000 mi Emission, check valve for fuel tank. 
100000 mi

US $1642
Head gasket. 
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 $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. 
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 

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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 

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2007 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

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

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. 
30000 mi O2 Sensor 
22000 mi SMG Transmission second to first gear downshift is rough. 
44000 mi Lag in throttle response. 
93600 mi

US $310
Radiator was leaking. Purchased a non OEM radiator and installed. 
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. 

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2007 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

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

77600 mi

US $50
Water pump replaced under CPO warranty. 
93000 mi

US $250
Leaking lower radiator hose and thermostat. 
26040 mi Replace thermostat 
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. 
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. 
99500 mi

US $1200
oil leaks thermostat and water pump 
130000 mi oil seal leaks 
49000 mi Engine fan malfunction - electric fan went out 
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. 
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. 
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 
103000 mi

US $900
Water pump failed. Service rep stated this happens at 100K for my model. 
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. 
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 
113000 mi

US $2600
Oil leak from oil filter assembly 
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 
82000 mi Also, slight oil leak on top of engine (1qt over 6 months) told that gasket need to be replaced for $800. 
103000 mi

US $3800
Oil leak from oil filter housing 
92000 mi

US $625
Motor Mounts / transmission Mounts 
107100 mi

US $450
Lifters, 
75000 mi

US $540
Oil seals were leaking... also told common with BMW 6 cylinder engines Lifters make repeated ticking noise. 

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2007 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

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

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. 
182860 mi

US $87
Replaced leaking oil pan gasket. 
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 
157000 mi

US $3200
Replaced cylinder head 
175000 mi

US $175
Replaced radiator 
61000 mi

US $700
Broken motor mount bolt removed and replaced. 
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. 
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. 
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 

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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 

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2007 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD

133620 mi

C $1000
Water pump 
143100 mi

C $200
Ignition coil 
155 mi Coolant leak. Lower Rad Fan Switch replaced Oil change 
118000 mi

US $225
Labor and parts for replacement of two motor mounts. 

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2007 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

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

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. 
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 

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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. 

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2007 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

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

74300 mi

US $150
Coil went bad 
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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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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2006 BMW 5-Series

Engine not specified

71000 mi

US $125
Vanos system cleaned. First step. 
73000 mi CEL when sold. 

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2006 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 229hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

101060 mi

€750
Pulley broken 

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2006 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon

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

71000 mi

US $890
One of the coils went bad so I had them all replaced 
78000 mi

US $1000
Water pump failed without warning. 
117000 mi

US $7600
Intake flap released and lodged in valve of cylinder 6. Ruined engine. Replaced with low mileage engine. 
139000 mi

US $100
Coolant leak 
49000 mi

US $2000
Oil filter housing, valve cover gasket replacements 
74500 mi Oil gasket issues; bearing replacement 
94000 mi Ignition coil replaced. 
113000 mi

US $800
Engine cooling problem, radiator hoses 
135000 mi

US $750
Water pump (electric) replaced for 2nd time. Multiple Coolant hoses replaced as well; expensive as dealer items only. 
91700 mi

US $230
Faulty Leak Detection Pump, needed to be replaced with a new one. 
103700 mi

US $562
Coolant Leak from Radiator. Replaced radiator 
110000 mi

US $987
During inspection, technician found the belt tensioner failing 
160500 mi

US $1346
Oil Filter Housing & Oil cooler gaskets leak ; Repair(Replace) Oil Cooler Seal & Oil Filter Stand Gasket. Fan switch in lower radiator hose leak, Upper radiator hose leak ; Replace radiator hoses and temp sensor. 
16450 mi

US $4303
Drive belt tensioner was starting to fail(alignment) ; Replaced drive belt, idler pulley, drive belt tensioner assembly & tensioner aluminum mounting bolt. 
166000 mi

US $3002
Fuel Pump Failed : Replaced fuel pump assembly, Fuedl sender lock ring, Tank lock ring. 
179000 mi

US $492
Upper Radiator Hose 
47000 mi TSB announcement and routine maintenance 
86000 mi

US $400
Intake manifold leaking 
83000 mi

US $550
engine light came on, air filter dirty 
62900 mi

US $1600
heater stopped working and the car was giving engine overheating warning.  
81700 mi

US $300
Oil pan gasket replacement 
91000 mi

US $1389
Engine overheating light started coming on. Water pump tested at 50% Replaced water pump, Thermostat assembly, radiator hose and coolant temp sensor. Refilled with BMW coolant. 
49600 mi Software upgrade to the transmission to harsh notchy shifting from 1st to 2nd gear. 
60393 mi

C $254
Brought in for 4x4 intermittent failure due to cold temp -20c and colder. found oil leak, etc. details to follow  
68820 mi

C $500
Extended -30C temp 2 weeks, engine check light went on and car into limp mode (max 1000rpm, max speed 10km/hr). Diagnosed as throttle body and/or oxygen sensor. Estimate $1700. Debating trading car in. Frustrated with it. 
71300 mi

C $1397
Engine check light on, diagnosed problem and replace throttle body, and bank 2 02 sensor. replace microfilters. total $1396 
80060 mi

C $2500
leaking raditator that required replacing 
79640 mi

C $1500
Rad cracked - needed replacement 
70000 mi

US $750
Failed coil pack 
74300 mi

US $2300
Leaking valve gasket 
88000 mi

US $1406
coolant leak. replace water pump 

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2006 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon

255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD

191680 mi

C $1000
DISA valve on inboard side failed completely. Outboard one was replaced preemptively due to wear indications.  A problem still exists and the MIL has lit up due P1553 and P1328 faults. 
194060 mi

C $50
Routine oil change with 0W40 oil to address possible oil consumption issues 
205840 mi

C $50
Routine oil change at 330,000 km. Other work pending including engine mount replacement, clutch, trans-axle fluid change, trans-axle mount, and ride height sensors. 

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2006 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 229hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

63860 mi

A $5500
Intake manifold needed replacing 

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2006 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 161hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual RWD

87000 mi

£50
Exhaust mount snapped, Replaced 

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2006 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

500-horsepower 5.0L V10 7-speed automated manual RWD

107000 mi

US $22000
Spun bearings, complete rebuild required 
110300 mi Thermostat stuck open Seller replaced at his cost 
22000 mi Software update. 
42000 mi

US $1500
Oil cooler sprung a leak 
43300 mi

US $1100
Auxiliary fan failed. 
58000 mi

US $2000
Throttle actuator was sticking open. Was replaced. 
54000 mi

US $900
Two O2 sensors reported errors on bank 2 (there are 4 O2 sensors on this car) 
77000 mi

US $4000
Fault code that thermostat was not working properly. Replaced thermostat One coil was cracked so it was replaced 
79600 mi

US $2500
Throttle actuator on left bank failed 

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2006 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed manual RWD

85000 mi

US $1600
leaky coolant expansion tank 
91000 mi

US $900
Radiator replaced 

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2006 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

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

67000 mi

US $20
Replaced leaking Oil Filter Housing and oil cooler gaskets 
108000 mi

US $75
Oil filter Housing gasket 
151600 mi

US $200
Replaced thermostat 
152900 mi

US $1300
Replaced oil pan gasket. 
175000 mi

US $1800
Replaced leak in the radiator  Fixed oil housing leak 
58900 mi

C $440
Ignition coil, replaced spark plugs 
118000 mi

US $1200
Electrical water pump failed - still is burning oil (not repaired on either trip to garage) burning oil (garage insisted it was a leak) 

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2006 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

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

83144 mi

US $1291
Replaced leaking radiator and expansion tank with broken float. 
80000 mi

US $2000
Oil leak 
85300 mi

US $1700
ignition coil dead on cylinder 1 
113000 mi

US $1600
Radiator crack - small leak. Started leaking again within a week. 
115000 mi

US $1000
Radiator leaked badly. I think this was caused by the earlier repair attempt. 
76500 mi

US $500
Oil leak noted in drivetrain. Gasket replaced. 
81000 mi

US $50
Check engine light came on after car picked up from regular service. Sensor replaced. 
110000 mi

US $510
Valve cover gasket 
75300 mi

US $450
Oil filter housing seal leak 

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2006 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD

101400 mi

US $650
Car needed oil change, dealer found oil leaking and some other minor repairs (lights, window wipers, etc) 
107000 mi

US $240
water pump needed to be replaced and thermostat is broken. I used a 3rd party warranty to cover water pump and didn't replace thermostat. 
113000 mi

US $2000
Leaking oil gaskets. Leaking coolant. Coolant was leaking from pipes and hoses. 
73000 mi

US $30
Replaced OEM coolant reservoir cap with new OEM part in order to slow coolant evaporation. 
78300 mi Overflow reservoir almost empty. Refilled with coolant/water mix. Cannot find leak at this time. 
90000 mi

US $80
Radiator had a slight leak at lower passenger corner. Radiator replaced. Replaced serpentine belt, tensioner, and idler pulley. 

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2006 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

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

168000 mi

US $240
Replaced oil cooler gasket. 
88660 mi Mysterious problem. The engine seemingly overheated. Repair shop said the problem was lack of water (1/2 liter) but after taking car back from repair shop, yellow overheating light comes up again. Car still in the repair shop. 
89280 mi

€1000
water pump + thermostat replaced. unknown which failed, since replaced as a set. 
114080 mi

€3000
Wear and tear on timing belt. soggy catalytic converter. needed replacement leaking radiator 
79000 mi

US $2500
Upper pipe leak Valve cover gasket leak 
88700 mi

US $2500
Vanos solenoid sticking causing cel. Lower hose leak which required replacing entire radiator. 
76000 mi

US $470
Plugs failed and to do a major tune up 
113000 mi

US $1100
fuel leak under back seat head gasket 
94300 mi

US $275
coil and spark plug replaced 
114000 mi

US $900
Electric water pump failed 
69000 mi

US $600
replace bad water pump and thermostat. Crazy expensive for parts even though bought on line. 
80200 mi

US $700
Water pump failed. Also replaced thermostat, radiator and lower hoses 
68000 mi

US $1100
Water pump 
75000 mi

US $950
Leaking valve cover and oil filter stand 
17360 mi Fault computer circuit. Moisture got in and corroded a cable.  
81220 mi

C $2700
Actually 3 problems. 1) Emissions control pump in the fuel tank failed.  2) Radiator sprung a leak. 3) Oil filter mounting gasket between engine and filter mount (not the filter) failed. 
102920 mi

C $1500
Failed electric waterpump . Repair included replace with new water pump, thermostat and cooling system flush. 
122140 mi

C $800
A coolant leak was repaired by the dealer last year but the repair didn't work. Replaced the radiator. 
53000 mi

US $2600
CCC computer failed. Replacement, new software and new battery was $2600. BMW was kind enough to pick up $2200 of the repair. 

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2006 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

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

74000 mi Coolant leak. Replaced radiator, thermostat, compensator, water hose inlet. 
90000 mi

US $1016
Broken aluminum head bolt. Replaced aluminum head bolts and replaced valve cover gasket. Removed oil pan to retrieve broken bolt. BMW NA picked up half of repair as courtesy. 
32500 mi Bad sensor in the exhaust needed replacement after service engine soon light. 
118700 mi

US $2200
Water pump failure. Replace pump and one hose. Belts and tensioner need to be replaced. Leaking oil filer head gasket 
128000 mi

US $500
Leaking radiator. Replaced. 
149000 mi

US $2300
dashboard warning: engine over heating. Waterpump, hoses, and thermostat failed suddenly. All had to be replaced 

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2006 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD

92940 mi

C $480
engine overheat warning light illuminated, replaced water pump and thermostat 
66000 mi

US $1023
Cylinder #3 misfiring - cause was faulty ignition coil. Replaced all 6 ignition coils ($388.26 parts, $355 labor).  

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2006 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD

141000 mi

US $1000
service engine soon light - vacuum leak in fuel system 

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2006 BMW 5-Series 4-door

6-cylinder automatic AWD

52000 mi

US $50
Engine overheat light went on. Water pump replaced. 

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2005 BMW 5-Series

Engine not specified

92000 mi

US $250
crack in coolant overflow reservoir 
95000 mi

US $250
Secondary air intake needs to be cleaned which requires removing head. Estimate 5 days and $5500, debating repair now 

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2005 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

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

135000 mi

US $2500
replaced intake manifold 
93000 mi

US $7000
valve stem seals leaking. oil ports clogged 
70000 mi

US $50
Replaced 2 broken transmission mounts and one broken motor mount. 
91500 mi

US $585
Replaced vacuum pump. Cost: parts - $434, labor - $117, total - $585. 
94000 mi

US $1308
Replaced coolant tank, thermostat, and several hoses. Cost: Parts - $330, labor - $978, total - $1,308. 
97000 mi AND, I have three oil leaks: 1. Valve cover, left side of engine, 2. Front cover, right side of engine, 3. Alternator. $1400 estimate to fix. Traded car. 
70000 mi Vacuum leak. 
83000 mi Replacement of water pump 
130000 mi

US $3000
spark plugs, gaskets and many other things replaced. 
133300 mi

US $2000
Coolant leaking everywhere. 
97000 mi

US $345
coolant system supply hose assembly leak, replaced hose. refilled coolant 
100300 mi

US $2400
coolant tube between engine's piston banks. typical problem for 2004-05 v-8s 

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2005 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

325-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed manual RWD

49000 mi

US $375
Coolant leaking. Pressure tested system, replaced expansion tank and revealed problem with water pump & tensioner pulley. 
49000 mi

US $167
Replaced water pump & tension pulley Upper radiator hose failure 
63000 mi

US $2600
Valve cover gaskets and vacuum pump gasket leaking oil. 
64000 mi

US $1600
Check Engine light came on. Auxiliary air pump, pipe and a coolant hose were replaced. 
68300 mi

US $250
Thermostat replaced 
74000 mi

US $2500
3 Oil leaks 
78000 mi

US $450
Replace thermostat 
78000 mi

US $400
Replace cracked coolant reservoir, thermostat sensors. 
88000 mi

US $5800
Replace seals valve covers Cooling hose replaced 
63000 mi

US $50
Another trip for loss of coolant, replaced coolant temperature sensor. 
63800 mi

US $50
Radiator replaced.  
175000 mi

US $28
Ignition coil on one cylinder replaced 
200000 mi

US $200
Aga transfer pipe repair - 700 diy 2k dealer terriable engine design Water pump replaced along with some hoses 

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2005 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

325-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed automated manual RWD

41000 mi

US $170
faulty oxygen sensor led to the 'check engine' light 
53000 mi

US $1000
High emissions detection. Found to be sensor related. 
73000 mi

US $2500
Vacuum pump replaced 
79000 mi

US $400
Replace expansion tank and hose 
95500 mi

US $500
Water pump crapped out. Knew it was an issue when I bought the car though and planned on having it repaired. 
60000 mi oil gasket,  
46000 mi

US $1300
Defective fuel pump. 
50200 mi

US $250
SES light came on. Screen says "increased emissions". Mechanic replaced two crankcase ventilation valves. 
57100 mi

US $700
Cooling systems hose leak. 
60000 mi

US $650
Cylinder head gasket repaired. 

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2005 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

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

141000 mi

US $300
thermostat stuck open (limited heat in cabin) and replaced 
175000 mi

US $50
valve cover gasket leaking, replaced 
167200 mi

US $130
Hardened valve cover gasket, leaking oil. 
100000 mi

US $1900
Oil pan gasket leak fixed 
81600 mi

US $640
CCV Valve Replacement 

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2005 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD

110100 mi

US $700
Motor mounts. Radiator hose. Gasket. 
97500 mi Car reported malfuntioning (always open) thermostat, resulting in increased emmisions. 
100000 mi

US $100
Clutch started slipping at 100K miles. 
104600 mi Thermostat replaced. Clutch replaced. 
141000 mi While driving car bogged down and began to run rough. Indie mechanic replaced an ignition coil that failed.  Also discovered that oil level sender was throwing codes. Replaced as well. 

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2005 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

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

86800 mi

C $340
Replaced squeaky AC tensioner and Alternator tensioner 
89600 mi

C $200
Engine valve cover gasket seems to be leaking. Replaced VCG and took advantage to put new plugs in as well. 
83700 mi

C $250
faulty thermostat and deteriorating water pump 
122840 mi

C $200
Air valve connected to secondary air pump seized and need to be replaced 
217000 mi

C $200
Corroded water pump 

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2005 BMW 5-Series 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel manual 2WD

63860 mi I noticed oil on driveway.Took car to dealer who replaced fuel pump after diesel had leaked into it.I think they reckoned it was the inlet manifold gasket that was faulty. 

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2004 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

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

88000 mi

£1600
Glow plugs 
98000 mi

£400
Cracked exhaust manifold 
55180 mi

C $107
Vacuum pump - replaced O-ring seal causing oil leak 
73780 mi

C $550
Thermostat error codes. Replaced Thermostat housing 
75640 mi

C $1700
Valve cover gaskets leaking so badly the alternator was threatened. Parts were $257 and labour was $1200. A couple of other small things, total of $1700. Apparently a big job to change these gaskets on the N62 engine. 
83700 mi

C $400
Replace oil sensor due to leak 
42160 mi

C $300
Charge voltage was spiking in a range between 13.7 and 15.7 volts, replaced the regulator myself, repair done by owner.. Fault code for re-cat O2 sensor bank 1-4 (right side), replaced sensor owner did job himself. 
53940 mi

C $350
DURING MY ATTEMPT TO FLUSH THE COOLANT THE "OVER-ENGINEERED" BMW DRAIN VALVE PLUG BROKE AND I HAD TO REPLACE ENTIRE RADIATOR. NEW RAD. HAS NO LONGER A DRAIN VALVE!! WHICH IS A MUCH BRIGHTER IDEA THAT THAT RED PLASTIC CONTRAPTION. 
58900 mi

C $65
Replaced spark plugs @95000 kms 
75640 mi Lost all four M8 nuts from the exhaust manifold to muffler pipe flange connections and car sounded like a hole in my muffler, replaced and torques to 33 ft/lbs. 
83080 mi

C $110
The additional waterpump providing residual heat died and I replaced it and flushed coolant pump was $86 and coolant around 30. 
95480 mi

C $12
Alternator bracket oil gasket leaking, a well known problem with the bmw v8. Replaced the gasket. 
67000 mi

US $148
Service Engine Soon light. Code P0348 Bank 2 Intake Camshaft Position Sensor Purchased sensor from BMW Dealer and replaced myself. 
75500 mi

US $54
Cooling System leaking - broken vent pipe (connects expansion tank to radiator). Purchased new vent pipe from BMW Dealership and replaced it (15 minute repair job). 
84000 mi

US $480
Coolant leak - replaced Water Pump and Expansion Tank. Parts and Labor ($480.00) by Indy Shop, Former BMW Tech. 
176000 mi

US $7323
Engine heads repaired 
72000 mi

US $425
Leaky water pump. 
49600 mi

$300
PCV valves replaced on both banks. PCV Valves Replaced on both banks 

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2004 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

325-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed manual RWD

94300 mi

US $175
low oil pressure switch failed. required replacement which cleared problem. seemed to be intermittent but necessary to replace considering risk of ignoring it. part seal leaked oil on switch wiring causing short. and false positive alarm 
98000 mi

US $134
Replace oil pressure sensor 
99000 mi

US $472
New mass air flow sensor 
55300 mi

US $200
Oil leak from oil pressure switch 
66300 mi

US $1200
Secondary air injection code; Replaced secondary air intake valve Bad thermostat 
78500 mi

US $3000
Cross over tube R&R via kit 
81000 mi

US $800
Fuel pump 
77000 mi

US $2400
Vacuum pump replacement 
74300 mi Replaced serpentine belt Leaking valve cover gaskets, leaking alternator bracket gasket. 
76000 mi

US $120
Replaced water pump, serpentine belt and ac belt. 
79500 mi

US $70
Coolant expansion tank ruptured, replaced with new one. Replaced common n62 issue, alternator bracket oil gasket. What a pain, but repair usually costs $1500 at an independent. Thermostat sensor o-ring failed, replaced with new one. 
101000 mi

US $200
Radiator began to weep at side tanks. Removed radiator and sent to repair shop. Aluminum radiator cannot be soldered, was epoxied and pressure tested. Repair failed in one week, leaks from same place as original. 
85000 mi

US $250
Radiator leaked; tried to quicksteel the old one, it did not work. Purchased new radiator and installed. No more leaks (FOR NOW). 

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2004 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

325-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed automated manual RWD

88500 mi

US $4000
oil leak from valve cover gaskets...replace gaskets and valve timing houseing gaskets 
92000 mi

US $848
coolant leak upper coolant hose, replace hose to water pump,upper radiator hose. all coolant tank hoses. Check cylinder walls for scoring from overheating ( via scope through spark plug holes). 
94000 mi

US $1750
oil leakage-moderate, alternator seal replaced and leaking left motor mount. Replaced alternator seal and 2 new engine mounts. 
97000 mi Check engine light came on following a non-name brand gas refill, Mechanic did diagnostic for re-map fuel system, worked and all is well after 500 miles since that fill-up. 
98000 mi

US $780
cracked crankcase vent(131.88), replaced spark plugs 
102000 mi

US $865
Belts and new pulleys,alt.,etc. Had been making noise. 
89700 mi

US $1500
leak at back of block and timing cover. Dealer estimate to repair was 4200.00 to 5200.00 
92700 mi

US $88
Replacing Cooling expansion tank and cap 
110675 mi

US $180
Engine cooling system (radiator, water pump, thermostat, heater core, etc.), repair Engine cooling system (radiator, water pump, thermostat, heater core, etc.), repair 
123000 mi

US $670
Valve cover gaskets. 
126700 mi

US $450
Replaced all four oxygen sensors 
130000 mi

US $800
Valve cover gasket kept leaking after the January repair. Kept taking it back, but they couldn't fix it. Went to a second shop, which found that first shop had damaged the vale cover. Had to replace it along with gasket. 
66000 mi Small amount of smoke coming from engine, valve gaskets and timing gaskets replaced. Vehicle bought from private party, previous owner paid for repairs. 
91000 mi

US $870
Replaced water pump and themostat; used dealer discount of 15% off 1,000 estimate Replaced water pump and themostat; used dealer discount of 15% off 1,000 estimate 
91800 mi Replaced engine vacuum pump for brakes; BMW USA covered the repair after complaint that recall should have covered it. 
90000 mi

US $708
valve cover gaskets replaced 

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2004 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

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

89360 mi

C $2000
waterpump and cooling system replacement 
69000 mi

US $589
Thermostat stuck; mediocre heat; dealer repaired problem under CPO warranty 
69440 mi

C $700
Crankshaft sensor shorted internally. Part replaced. 
77190 mi

C $740
Replaced MPM (Micro Power Module) in the trunk of the car. The module had shorted out.  
124660 mi

C $200
Replaced broken DISA valve. 
111600 mi

﷼300
Oil leak 
103540 mi

R 4000
Mass Air Flow sensor being cleaned but needs replacement. 
103540 mi Poor acceleration. 
75000 mi CAS computer replaced. 
82000 mi Starting problem continues. Factory recommended cleaning intake system. 
82000 mi Replaced oil sensor that, if shorted, could cause erratic starting. 
84000 mi Continuing starting problem was fixed with a new fuel injector 
118000 mi

US $500
mass air flow sensor 
152000 mi

US $50
replaced valve cover gasket 
200000 mi

US $80
Replaced water pump and drive belts 
130000 mi

US $900
Thermostat & Programming 
134000 mi driveshaft sensor 
82000 mi

US $500
Head gasket replacement. 
126000 mi

US $500
Apparently the intake system likes to 'create leaks', this has been an ongoing issue for months and prevented my car from passing smog... damn touchy computers. Over 100k the Valve Cover Warps because its made of cheap plastic and started to leak all over the headers making it smell like a city bus and spew smoke like TJ Taxi. 
128400 mi

US $800
Cooling system... water pump bearings failed as well as the gaskets. 
148000 mi

US $6000
Engine motor leaks and  
33880 mi

$350
Coolant pipes and pump replacement 
106420 mi White smoke, warning low oil message. CCV and pipes replaced 
63860 mi Air valve got stuck 

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2004 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD

72000 mi

US $50
Low oil pressure warning - replaced oil pressure sensor low oil pressure warning - replaced oil pressure sensor // 
72500 mi Oil pressure dropping at low speed/idle and triggering intermittent low oil pressure warning. Replaced oil pump. Problem has not recurred. 
142600 mi

C $500
- valve cover gasket replacement; small oil leak was dripping into the exhaust manifold; smoke and burn odor coming into cabin as spilled oil burned on the hot manifold. 

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2004 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

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

102000 mi

US $270
Car would not start after being parked 3 cold days. Dealer said that engine was flooded with fuel. Spark plugs were removed and cleaned. Problem has not reoccurred. 
181800 mi

US $500
Then the cooling system developed a leak. 
240000 mi

US $600
Supplemental air pump failure ECU fan faillure 
120860 mi

C $500
Coolant flush one hour labour plus coolant. Coolant $28 plus tax. Alternator belt cracked replaced. One hour labour plus parts $ 19. tensioner pullies. $72+172 plus... brake fluid flush.... one hour labour plus paarts. $.. total 500 
116580 mi

C $765
replaced :jan 14. new CCV gasket, rondonts.leaking -changed. Oil seperator and breather hoses. set of 4.clogged. replaced. oil filter housing gasket leaking- changed. 6 NGK PLUGS 
128960 mi

C $161
Disa valve changed. kit labour and parts $161. 
167400 mi

C $400
replace coils - and the cc cover gasket and oil filter. parts and labor $700 
51400 mi

US $292
cooling thermostat,, fluid leakage 
45000 mi Hard cold morning starts... Shop says that the fuel pump went out, again last year it did that same thing and replaced fuel pump.. 

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2004 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

184-horsepower 2.5L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

195000 mi

US $745
fuel pump went out again fuel filter and sender seal 
132060 mi

$250
Error message about low oil pressure. Diagnosed as faulty sensor, sensor replaced. 
133300 mi

$2000
Low oil pressure warning came on with warm engine on idle. Oil-pressure sensor replaced, computer (re-)programmed. Situation with warning improved, but not completely alleviated. New trip to shop scheduled. 
133300 mi

$1800
Low oil pressure warning came on with engine on idle. Sensor(-s) replaced, computer re-programmed, engine checked, fault did not appear again. 
40672 mi

$500
Coolant leak, lower radiator hose and temp sensor replaced Valve cover gasket oil leak Engine cooling system (radiator, water pump, thermostat, heater core, etc.), repair Engine, other than above, repair 
44640 mi

$3500
Vanos line blocked 
60340 mi

$2000
Coolant tank, hoses replaced Oil sump gasket replaced 

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2004 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

184-horsepower 2.5L I6 6-speed manual RWD

90000 mi

US $60
Valve cover gasket was leaking oil onto exhaust manifold. Replaced valve cover gasket 
114700 mi

US $55
Thermostat failed in open position resulting in little to no heat from vents. Replaced thermostat 
145000 mi

US $300
Crank case ventilation system was broken and leaking oil. Replaced entire system 

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2003 BMW 5-Series

Engine not specified

172000 mi

US $500
overheating 
90000 mi

US $1025
valve cover and oil filter gaskets replaced 
109000 mi

US $180
coil pack bad 
113000 mi

US $560
Third radiator put in the car! 
113000 mi

US $130
Fan clutch went bad 

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2003 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon

225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

69000 mi

£1000
Hoses failed, not wear: heating and air-con failed as result. 
71000 mi

£280
Air Intake hoses had come loose and caused EML/emissions notification. Car failed to respond properly to throttle. 
88000 mi

£300
misfiring cylinders, eventually all 6 coils and spark plugs replaced 
115 mi

€200
Valve Cover Gasket Leaked 

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2003 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon

184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

110000 mi

US $75
Service Engine Soon light came on. Fault Code P1112. Replace the temp sensor at lower radiator hose. 
96000 mi

US $50
Replaced valve cover gaskets to cure an oil seep. 
104000 mi

US $330
Replaced gasket for the oil filter housing. It was leaking. It may still be leaking. 
107000 mi

US $800
Redo of cooling system, water pump, radiator, hoses. 
107000 mi

US $25
Replaced rubber boot between MAF and Throttle Body extension. Had a tear in it in the bellows section. Emissions crapola once again. Thing was becoming a $600/month repair bill. I was tired of getting it fixed (my mechanic was getting tired of fixing it, too). 
90000 mi

US $350
Replaced crank case cover 

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2003 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon

184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD

76000 mi

US $2400
Worn clutch and flywheel. Replacement required 

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2003 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

394-horsepower 4.9L V8 6-speed manual RWD

64000 mi

US $140
O2 sensor 
53000 mi

US $1000
Replace spark llugs 
73000 mi

US $50
Right valve gasket found to be leaking oil. 
74000 mi

US $50
Catalytic converter (bank 1) found to be defective (car threw an error code). Replaced under warranty. 
75000 mi

US $314
Front exhaust mount (at rear of transmission) was cracked, causing resonance and vibration. Also, rear exhaust clamp was loose, creating a rattle during acceleration. Replaced the mount and the clamp. Neither was covered by CPO. 
78000 mi

US $160
Dealer traced a vibration throughout the rev range to worn left and right engine mounts. Wanted $800 to repair, declined. Oil filter housing bushings were worn out. One of the three bushings failed completely. Dealer wanted $160 to fix. Declined. 

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2003 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

290-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed manual RWD

112000 mi

US $350
Oil leak. Diagnosed as valve cover gaskets, replaced gaskets. 
160400 mi

US $80
Leaking valve cover gaskets caused slight oil drip on exhaust manifold burning smell. Misfire. Replaced one ignition coil with used one. 
221340 mi

C $100
Expansion tank also failed in this car. Local parts store had one in stock. 
75000 mi

US $600
Replace leaking radiator 
85000 mi

US $850
Overheated. Dealer replaced water pump 
91000 mi

US $600
Air Flow Sensor 
114000 mi

US $2000
belts, hoses, tensioners, pulleys,plugs, filters 

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2003 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

290-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

110000 mi

US $140
waterpump blew up 
86000 mi

US $16
Replaced broken oil filter housing support. 
70700 mi

US $50
Intake manifold flapper valve rebuild-repaired it myself with a rebuild kit-dealer wanted to replace entire assembly. 
72500 mi

US $245
Pinhole in radiator in plastic part next to upper hose. Common problem, probably a design flaw. Replaced radiator, water pump, thermostat w/housing. 
67000 mi

US $25
Replace valve cover gasket 
109000 mi

US $1700
Valve cover gaskets, valley pan replacement with coolant tubes, spark plugs, and belts 
135000 mi

US $4500
Replace timing chain guides & oil separator 

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2003 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

79000 mi

US $300
"Check engine oil level" warning on for months, level detector device stuck or broken, $200 part plus $100 labor to fix, decided not to repair, check oil level with dipstick as needed. BMW advertising $ >> than engineering budget! 
120000 mi

US $500
Oil pan gasket. 
127800 mi

US $700
Bad DISA valve leak caused vacuum leak and misfiring. Replaced. 
87000 mi Oil leaking from below car, traced to oil filter housing/engine block leak. Estimated $750 for repair (parts/tax/labor) @ BMW dealer. As leak is minor, I will wait for funds before fixing, and just carry extra qt of oil. 
121000 mi

US $285
Both belts. Oil filter block gasket, & valve cover gasket. 
130000 mi

US $450
Overhaul the coolant system. Replaced leaking radiator, 2 main hoses, water pump, & fan clutch. 
94000 mi

US $350
Leaky right side valve cover gasket replaced to stop oil leak. 
110000 mi

US $268
Coolant hose ruptures spontaneously while car was at idle in the dealer shop. Dealer was checking out the cause of a Service Engine Soon light. 
112000 mi Leaking oil due to multiple gasket failures. 
70000 mi

US $3300
Belt tensioners needed to be replaced. 
81000 mi

US $350
Check engine light, codes related to fuel/ignition, also rough idle especially after hard stop. DISA valve replaced.  
86000 mi

US $2060
Wet hissing sound heard at the end of 30 or more miles of driving. Hose failure related to crankcase or crankshaft. Hose and fittings replaced. Water pump making sounds indicative of imminent failure. Pump replaced. 
123000 mi

US $2000
Replaced the radiator, hoses, thermostat, reservoir tank, water pump 
162200 mi

US $40
Replaced idler pulley. Noise remains. 
162300 mi Replaced belts, noise gone. 
163000 mi

US $1000
Radiator and hoses replaced due to leaking. 
98000 mi

US $600
Coolant leak 
12000 mi Replace ignition coils 
47000 mi

US $100
Replaced thermostat 
60000 mi

US $1200
Oil leaks, pan mount, etc 
110000 mi

US $2100
Oil filter cover and gasket 
118700 mi

US $1900
Gaskets froze pulling a vacuum and sucking in gas in areas including exhaust 
141000 mi

US $1600
Leaking thermostat housing fixed. Engine air filter and Oil Change. 
168000 mi

US $12
Oil filter housing seal. 
91100 mi

US $120
intermittent hot start problem. replaced fuel pump relay 
94000 mi

US $200
replace pulley tensioner 
91000 mi

US $300
intermittent hot start problem. replaced MAF, gas cap and crank position sensor 
95000 mi

US $300
intermittent hot start problem. replaced ignition 
95000 mi Sold with intermittent hot start problem. 
215000 mi

US $3400
radiator over flow tank, thermostat and lower radiator hose temperature sensor and associated fender/tire shield assembly 

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2003 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD

125000 mi

US $200
DISA valve on intake manifold was failing and causing hesitation in throttle response. Rebuilt the plastic parts of the valve with aluminum pieces from German Auto Specialties. 
128000 mi

US $250
Variable valve timing hydraulic actuation system (VANOS) was worn out and had to be replaced. Symptom was extreme hesitation at low rpm but smooth running above 3000 rpm. I purchased a remanufactured VANOS assembly from Dr. Vanos. 
129200 mi

US $220
Crankcase ventilation (CCV) system failed resulting in massive oil burning and a stalled engine. Replaced CCV, all hoses, dipstick tube, and distribution manifold. Idler pulleys for serpentine belt were also replaced due to worn bearings. 
135300 mi

US $250
Secondary air injection system failed and car would not pass emissions inspection in NJ. Check engine light was set. Air pump OK. Exhaust valve and vacuum line were bad. Replaced them and CEL went off. 
143300 mi

US $250
Coolant leaking from radiator expansion tank and water pump. Thermostat also failed in open position so car will not warm up completely. Decided to replace all hoses, thermostat, and water pump due to high mileage on this car. 
125000 mi

US $250
valve in intake broken, vacuum, leak, bad coils 
156000 mi

US $200
Bad ignition coils caused misfires 
185000 mi

US $450
Radiator. Water pump went. Replaced thermostat and above. Flushed and filled. 
187300 mi

US $185
P2098 rnAll O2 sensors replaced m 
189000 mi

US $200
Oil filter housing leaking. Gasket replaced. 
189500 mi

US $350
Fuel pump died. Replaced assembly as whole. 
123000 mi

US $83
DISA Valve (intake manifold) found to be inoperative after car lost power intermintenly on highway. DISA was rebuilt with a kit that replaces internal parts with aluminum. OEM plastc part gets brittle at higher mileage. Common E39 fix. 

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2003 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

60000 mi

US $1000
Leaking value cover gasket 
88000 mi

US $2200
Intake manifold and all associated crankcase hoses replaced 
88000 mi

US $500
Replaced serpentine belt and associated pulleys. Bearing in idle pulley seized, other pulleys replaced as preventative measure. 
69000 mi

US $1100
Unable to start car. Had it towed to BMW shop to have fuel pump replaced. Part took 2 days to come in. Total cost was @$1100. 
78000 mi

US $1500
oil filter assy leaking 
73300 mi

US $400
Oil filter gasket failed causing oil leak 
76000 mi

US $311
Service engine light came on, replaced oxygen sensor 
81000 mi

US $820
failed idler pulley; replaced replaced head gasket 
92000 mi

US $750
air mass flow meter failure 
93000 mi

US $1000
Ignition coil, $500 
97000 mi

US $550
Thermostat failure 
99200 mi

US $500
failed radiator oil leak 
105000 mi

US $60
pulley bearing failing 
108000 mi Sold with defective pulley bearing. 
170000 mi

US $1000
changed spark plug 
82300 mi

US $460
Camshaft sensor 
83200 mi

US $150
In addition to the serpentine belt and the AC belt, I replaced the two tensioners/rollers and the idler pulley. 
84000 mi

US $800
Oil filter housing gasket replaced 
109740 mi

C $300
fuel pump and fuel filter 
117800 mi

C $500
refreshed tensioners and belts too. they were on their way out, noisy and rough. 
125860 mi

C $1000
WATER PUMP FAILED, belts shredded 
128960 mi

C $2000
valve cover and gaskets, vanos 
43000 mi

US $65
Replaced the valve cover gasket due to burning oil smell. 
51000 mi

US $100
Fuel purge valve had to be replaced. 
61200 mi

US $15
Replaced leaky oil filter housing gasket. Was leaving spots on the driveway and making engine compartment very oily. 
72000 mi

US $160
Leaking water pump. After pump replaced, coolant tank began to leak and was also replaced. Coolant was also replaced at this time with BMW coolant. 
79000 mi

US $230
Replaced radiator and thermostat. Electronically controlled thermostat housing was leaking, as well as minor leak in the plastic tank of the radiator. 
102500 mi

US $120
Finally changed my spark plugs and waiting so long probably ruined a coil. I had to replace the coil on cylinder number 5. 
100000 mi

US $150
Rattling belt tensioner and idler pulley had to be replaced. Repalced belt also. Had to replace the leaking valve cover gasket again. Seals get hardened and oil was dripping from back corner of engine. Burning oil smell from oil dripping on exhaust. 
112000 mi

US $200
Trying to chase a troublesome check engine light. Replaced the intake boots and cleaned the DISA valve. No joy. Check engine light, most likely due to DISA valve. Never repaired before the sale of the car. 

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2003 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD

78000 mi

US $83
"Service engine soon" warning light came on. Problem traced to leaking gasket on fuel cap which caused a false sensor reading. Problem corrected by replacing fuel cap. 

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2002 BMW 5-Series

Engine not specified

104000 mi

US $225
Leak around radiator fitting. Was told that this is a common problem with the car. The replacement fitting was off of a Mercedes Benz since BMW does not make it. 

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2002 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon

184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

132000 mi

US $200
Check engine light for one bank too lean. Replaced oxygen sensor. Replaced mass air meter. 
73463 mi

US $467
Valve cover gasket, headlight bulb, inspection sticker 
109000 mi

US $450
I had one cylinder replaced 

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2002 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon

184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD

112000 mi overflow tank, radiator level sending unit, power steering suction and return lines, oil level sending unit, anti-freeze, oil filter housing gasket, PS fluid, valve cover gasket. 
171000 mi

US $600
oil pan gasket 

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2002 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

394-horsepower 4.9L V8 6-speed manual RWD

77000 mi

US $94
Muffled rattle developed under car. Turned out to be a sagging exhaust bushing, that allowed the exhaust to bang on a chassis cross member. Mechanic fixed it by just adding some washers to the bushing mount. 
119000 mi

US $300
Clutch was burnt when I bought the car, needed replacement. Also replaced flywheel, rear main seal, and other gaskets for preventative maint. Bank 2 post-cat O2 sensor was bad, causing SES light. Replaced all 4 O2 sensors since they were due. 
119400 mi

US $500
Throttle Position Sensor went bad, causing vehicle to enter "fail safe mode" with max limit of 35mph and 2500 rpm. 
89000 mi

US $800
replaced clutch 
93000 mi

US $700
Water pump froze & broke accessory belt 
109000 mi

US $1200
Replaced main radiator hose, power steering pump and hoses and radiator cap 
111000 mi

US $120
radiator overflow unit replaced 
70000 mi

US $2500
Inspection II 
73700 mi

US $240
Mass airflow sensor was defective-- replaced 
62500 mi

US $2200
Exhaust mounts were loose and rattling. 
58300 mi

US $300
Replaced thermostat. Thermostat was running cold. It's a 79 degree thermostat. Dash readout showed it running 76-77 on cold nights at speed. Also had soot on the rear bumper, sign of running rich. 

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2002 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

290-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed manual RWD

95000 mi

US $300
Replaced leaking valve cover gaskets, cleaned and repainted valve covers 
124000 mi

US $1700
Engine noise due to need for valve cover replacement. Was idling rough and blue smoke out exhaust due to vacuum leak 
152000 mi

US $1400
replaced water pump and tensioner pully 
164000 mi

US $235
replace radiator and hoses and expansion tank 
110700 mi

US $100
Leaking valve cover gasket causing oil leakage into spark plug well. Occasional cylinder misfire as well as odor of burnt oil from oil seepage onto exhaust manifold. Possibly considered normal wear and tear item at this age. 

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2002 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

290-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

61000 mi

US $560
Radiator broken. Replaced with new radiator. 
105000 mi

US $600
Broken radiator hose. 
58000 mi

US $1700
Radiator went out, very costly on BMW's. 
60000 mi

US $800
Battery dead. Took car to BMW dealer, found bad fan motor plus bushings cost $800. Did I even need a new alternator? (see first repair) 
76000 mi

US $430
Blew hose, lost coolant, repair shop said I needed a fan clutch. I had them replace fan clutch. 
77000 mi

US $430
Cooling Fan Malfunctioned 
79000 mi

US $1250
Upper hose went, I had it fixed.  
79000 mi Two weeks later the serpentine belt and tensioner went. I traded the piece of junk the same day! 
122700 mi

US $100
Expansion tank cracked 
104000 mi

US $200
Cooling fan clutch went bad. This caused poor coolant circulation which ruined the coolant temperature sensor/ control valve. These were both replaced and the car ran fine. Notice small coolant leak over a few weeks. Valley pan gasket was the culprit. Leak too small to justify repair cost. Stick to BMW brand coolant and the leak can be lived with. 
114000 mi Radiator replaced. 
121000 mi

US $170
I had to have an O2 sensor changed (bank one sensor one), $70. Autozone replacement radiator failed after one year. Installed new radiator under Autozone warranty but pressure checked before fitting it, $100. 
110000 mi

US $40
Upper rad house failed. 
129000 mi

US $80
Bolts/ nuts holding exhaust manifold to catalytic converter rusted off. 
132000 mi

US $500
Spark plug came loose and fused to coil pack. Had to remove spark plug and coil then rethread insert into motor and place insert into new spot. New spark plug and coil pack placed into custom housing. 
134000 mi

US $300
Power steeeing fluid pump came off hinge and belt slipped causing cooling system to fail. 
155200 mi

US $200
A coil was replaced. M42, M50, M60 
156700 mi

US $224
replaced secondary air valve.  
124000 mi

US $634
Valve Cover Gaskets leaking, oil separator valve leaking, oil filter mounts broken, oil pan leaking, power steering reservoir leaking, and other minor oil leaks. 
124200 mi

US $80
Vanos Seals leaking oil and dripping onto ground. 
125000 mi

US $200
Oil leaks from upper timing chain cover and broken air pump hose. 
130000 mi

US $1700
Replaced leaking radiator. 

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2002 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

117000 mi

US $1244
Replaced cracked radiator and failed radiator pump. 
65000 mi Replaced water pump. replaced water pump 
96300 mi

US $500
oil filter housing gasket leaking 
98000 mi

US $500
Replaced failing thermostat again and replaced 2 belt pulleys and belt tensioner. Changed auto transmission filter and fluid. 
106000 mi

US $400
Replaced thermostat and water pump again 
98300 mi

US $1200
Valve cover leaking- cracked R&R, Replaced spark plugs again 
119300 mi

US $500
Thermostat started leaking again. third time it has failed in last 3 years 
124000 mi

US $650
dash light on for service engine soon-oxygen sensor needed replacement 
154000 mi

US $1600
replaced radiator all hoses belts and pulleys 
87000 mi

US $600
Water pump blew out 
103000 mi

US $225
Needed to replace the valve cover gasket as it was leaking. 
108000 mi

US $300
Valve cover was leaking and caused the oil to drain which resulted in a diesel sound while at idle. Replaced valve cover, not just gasket. 
116000 mi

US $1500
Coolant system overhaul was required. Also changed the fan clutch. 
64000 mi

US $500
Failed ignition coil 
73300 mi

US $40
Replaced Oil Pan Gasket 
62600 mi Intake manifold 
64500 mi

US $175
Intake manifold. 
64600 mi

US $900
Replaced throttle body. Had caution light in the middle display. Engine would periodically enter failsafe mode. 
86000 mi

US $900
Automatic Transmission fluid replaced (burned due to previous issue, auxiliary fan failure), Camshaft Position Sensors (intake and exhaust) replaced, rear brake pads replaced. 
173000 mi

US $200
Idler pulley cracked, Serpentine belts snapped off and had to be replaced 
43000 mi Valve cover leak. 
90000 mi

US $3200
Valve cover gasket replaced; valve cover warping and replaced; moisture in brake fluid-drained refilled; power steering hose leak; replaced accessory drive belt; plugs gapped and reset 
156000 mi

US $2800
Oil pan seal leak, valve cover seal leak Shop broke vacuum line for secondary air injection system when replacing valve cover gasket. 
188000 mi

US $250
2 failed coil packs on cylinders 2 and 4 
105300 mi

US $150
Emission system issue not fixed. Check engine light - evaporative gas vapor recirculating likely problem. 
106200 mi

US $800
Emission exhaust re circulation purge valve, rear brakes,  
109000 mi

US $600
replace mass airflow sensor 
160000 mi

US $800
Cracked coolant line - replaced 
69000 mi

US $800
Radiator leak. 
69000 mi

US $300
Valve cover gasket replaced. 
150300 mi

US $150
Cracked radiator. Replaced with aftermarket radiator. 
69000 mi

US $840
Coolant hoses had to be replaced as well. 
131700 mi

US $700
Replaced radiator expansion tank (again, second time in 3 years…lasted 39 months and 33k miles) and replaced both belts while in there. Was leaking a quart of coolant every day or two. 
135200 mi

US $1100
oil filter housing gasket leaking; replaced 
33000 mi

US $250
cvv replaced by me. Kit cost $150. Dealer wanted more than $400.00 
33300 mi

US $85
Bank 2 oxygen sensor, precatalytic. Fixed myself for less than $100. Must have computer program loaded into PC and connect to car input for diagnosis. 
34838 mi

US $120
Valve cover gasket Valve cover gasket change. Was leaking quite small amount of oil. Although less than 35 K miles, is almost 10 years old. Few months ago I had to change the CV valve, but was misspelled as CV. 
37600 mi

US $300
Broken radiator. 
51000 mi

US $20
Oil line to VANOS. 
62000 mi

US $100
Postcatalytic sensor 
79000 mi

US $551
The oil filter housing needed to be resealed. The mechanic installed a new seal and lubricated the gasket. $263.64 
89000 mi

US $500
New mass air flow meter was needed, as the old one caused a check engine light. 
101000 mi

US $1100
Thermostat failed, check engine light illuminated, part replaced 
80000 mi Vacuum leaks in a number of components 
75000 mi Transmission went in to fail safe mode; car needed to be towed to dealer. Caused by loose battery ground which in turn sent "bad" signal to transmission computer. reset and ok. Coolant Leak. Dealer replaced water pump and miscellaneous gaskets, lines, tubes etc. 

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2002 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD

42460 mi

US $234
replaced faulty thermostat 
52100 mi

US $200
Replaced valve cover to fix leak. replaced leaky valve cover gasket 
55000 mi

US $70
leaky coolant hose replaced 
57000 mi

US $500
CCV (crank case ventilation) valve replaced due to clogging/oil leak. 
62000 mi

US $250
oil filter housing gasket replaced due to oil leak. 
71000 mi

US $1000
cooling system overhaul. main failed element that triggered the overhaul: coolant expansion tank.  
91000 mi Replace worn drive belts 
158100 mi

R 550
Clutch was replaced 
164300 mi

R 1000
Water leak caused misfire. Cylinder head was removed and reconditioned. Gaskets replaced. Process was held up by machine shop being closed for Christmas holiday. 
169260 mi

R 300
Engine overheated, water leaks fixed 
170500 mi

R 600
Radiator was replaced 
179180 mi Car blew head gasket and overheated. It is now off the road, awaiting funds for repair or a decision to scrap it. The head was overhauled before, but the car kept using coolant. 
151700 mi

US $160
Oxygen sensor failed 
155300 mi

US $190
Fan clutch was slipping and was replaced 
99000 mi

US $500
Failed thermostat, replaced entire cooling system pre-emptively. 
115000 mi

US $75
The VANOS seals were replaced to correct a engine stumble between 1000-3000 rpm. 
81000 mi

US $250
Failed oil level sensor, causing wrong low oil level warning 
97000 mi

US $100
Radiator, Water pump, Thermostat. Thermostat was the real issue, other was PM. Replaced Exhaust Cam position Sensor. Check Engine light was intermittent 
141500 mi

US $500
Oil gasket leak 
126700 mi

US $457
Intake air valve was broken. Very expensive part. Diagnosis was more expensive than actually replacing it. 
145100 mi

US $1300
Valve cover gasket, front main seal, oil filter housing gasket replaced. Leaked about a quart every 750 miles. 
177000 mi

US $800
Replace water hoses from engine to overflow tank and heater core. Oil change. 
147700 mi

US $1800
Cam shaft position sensor 
220000 mi

US $200
Overflow tank cracked 
101300 mi

US $6000
Clutch replacement and flywheel replacement. 

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2002 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

80000 mi

US $1200
Car won't go into sleep mode and battery dies if not run every day. Mechanic frustrated now on to second shop - still not repaired. 
82000 mi

US $1300
Problem continues to manifest itself. Have replaced two control modules - one in September and one in October. Replacement of second control module. Hate this car!!! 
88000 mi

US $1080
Replaced thermostat (check engine soon light came on). Replaced the oil filter gasket (oil leak). 
90520 mi

A $400
Radiator hoses replaced and coolant box replaced 
91020 mi

A $900
Oil leak requiring new head gasket- $550 New radiator - $390 Both age related repairs. 
92380 mi I did have a second coolant box which houses the radiator cap and was replaced in February and outside warranty. 
79000 mi

US $295
vehicle was losing coolant. All coolant hoses were cracked and leaking. All were replaced 
80000 mi

US $694
radiator leaking needed to be replaced 

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2002 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD

124620 mi

$200
car just cut while driving and couldn't start again. 

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2001.5 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed automatic RWD

115820 mi

A $87
Very hot day 36 C in stop start traffic car over temp alarm sounded. Replaced fluid drive on fan. 

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2001 BMW 5-Series

Engine not specified

83000 mi

US $3546
inspection II, valley gasket, valve cover gasket belt tensioners 
97000 mi

US $3000
Radiator All The Pulleys 

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2001 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon

282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

116560 mi

C $800
Water pump failed 
152000 mi

US $350
replaced pusher fan after failure 
156000 mi

US $300
Replaced water pump and hoses 
185100 mi

US $300
Intake manifold vacuum leak, preventative maintenance on cooling system 
204700 mi

US $120
Replaced coolant expansion tank 
82000 mi Coolant leak discovered after repeated "low coolant" messages. Fix for problem would have been cost-prohibitive unless done myself. 

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2001 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon

282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed automatic RWD

113000 mi

US $250
Valve covers leaking slowly. One bad ignition coil replaced. Purge valve replaced preventively. 
115600 mi

US $250
Valve Cover gaskets 
117600 mi

US $600
rear main seal 

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2001 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon

184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

93000 mi valve cover gaskets, loose bolts on the manifold 
127000 mi

US $150
Thermostat not working heat not hot Check ngine light on 

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2001 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon

184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD

114300 mi

US $1130
The crankcase vent valve was replaced. It was not causing any problems at all, but this is a known mode of failure on this engine and would have to be dealt with at some point, assuming the owner plans to keep the car for 200000 miles. 
133600 mi Camshaft position sensor failed, causing engine to run rough. 

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2001 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

394-horsepower 4.9L V8 6-speed manual RWD

62200 mi

US $1800
Car was leaking coolant. Tubes on the back side of the engine were leaking. Water pump was replaced as well. Valve cover gasket was replaced. 
64000 mi

US $1100
Clutch replacement 
89900 mi

C $290
Replaced left-bank exhaust CPS that had failed. 
102900 mi

C $2600
Had the rear main seal replaced. Seeping. 
39000 mi

US $1496
Engine belts and valve cover gasket replaced by dealer  
40000 mi

US $320
Mass airflow sensors replaced. 
48300 mi

US $626
Oil pan gasket leaking (covered under previous repair), power steering connection to cooler leaking, oil filter housing leaking (required oil change). 
51000 mi

US $1100
Valve cover gasket leaking. Was replaced by same dealership 23 months ago so fixed under warranty. 
85560 mi

R 7000
Water pump started to leak. 
60000 mi

US $750
Replaced worn/defective MAF sensors, L and R. 
99000 mi

US $1006
Thermostat and water temperature sensor replacement. Check Engine code frequently reporting engine was not warming up quickly enough. 
113000 mi

US $200
Thermostat and water temp sensor. Check Engine code indicating prolonged engine warm-up timing. 
88000 mi

US $380
Faulty camshaft sensor 
134000 mi

US $250
Original radiator cracked. Replaced myself. Took about 1-1/2 or 2 hours. 

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2001 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

282-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed manual RWD

87000 mi

US $130
Check engine light came on and car was sputtering with power loss. Read codes and got multiple cylinder misfire. Ignition coil #2 was not functioning. Replaced with new one and engine light off and car runs good. Changed all plugs too. 
91000 mi

US $400
Replaced lower radiator hose. 
124000 mi

US $50
radiator coolant expansion tank developed leak, required replacement of tank. 
122500 mi

US $46
Broke main engine fan blade. 
133000 mi

US $100
Water pump replacement. Also fan pulley (attached), and air conditioner belt (separate belt, but easy to do at the same time). 
134000 mi Secondary air pump making loud whine for approx 1-2 minutes after cold start. 
100000 mi

US $2400
Vanos valve timing malfunction. 
98000 mi

US $200
Large puddle of coolant on the ground after parking. Replaced heater hose and coolant 
47000 mi Failed emissions test. There is ongoing problem with the bank 2 communications sensor. "Check engine" light now comes on intermittently. Problem is likely sensor bank continuing. 
54900 mi

US $1600
emission system because of fuel intake gauge 
62000 mi

US $500
emissions sensor 
66900 mi

US $1100
Active oil leak right valve cover. Resealed upper left timing cover. 
71000 mi

US $120
There was a small leak detected but of unknown origin. Tests performed, no leak. 
80900 mi

US $1241
Oil leak - Arm resealed, reseal oil leak at L/Engine Arm 
91000 mi

US $3000
Busted radiator. Cooling system requires expensive-extensive fix every 2-3 years. 
111000 mi

US $2500
Needed to replace valve position and flow sensors. Replaced all. 

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2001 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

86000 mi Bad tensioner pulley replace radiator hose 
76000 mi

US $3500
Valve cover gaskets, valley pan, vent box Replaced radiator 
117800 mi

C $600
Check Engine light on - problem diagnosed as Air Pump valve ( part of emission system) part replaced but check engine light came on again in a few days 
120900 mi

C $600
The clutch in the fan started to howl and I replaced it. 
116300 mi

US $70
Check engine light due to intake leak. Not successful, probably because there is more than one intake leak and I fixed only one of them. 
123000 mi Intake leak never fixed. 
90000 mi

US $2800
Waterpump and connecting belts and pulleys went out. 
93000 mi Needed motor mounts, transmissions mounts, and a bunch of other very costly things. Car was a nightmare. All in all it put like 5k on my credit card in unexpected fixes in 11 months. Car overheated after I sold it. Pretty sure it was leaking coolant. No good.  
145700 mi

$50
Nuts connecting exhaust with manifold rusted (totallly gone) and exhaust disconnected from manifold 

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2001 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

133500 mi

US $800
Replace Oil Separator 
129500 mi

US $100
Rebuilt failed DISA valve with kit from www.germanautosolutions.com 
148000 mi

US $200
Leaking upper radiator hose, 
152900 mi

US $300
Car was hesitating and stumbling. Mechanic replaced fuel filter and spark plugs 
159300 mi

US $700
radiator leaking. Replaced radiator, water pump, theromostat, upper rad hose 
68180 mi

A $830
Rectify oil leak at the oil filter housing to engine head connection 
70060 mi engine idler bearing squealing after repair service to fix oil leak on oil filter housing. repair shop does not acknowledge the issue blaming age of the car 
88040 mi

A $300
A/C drive belt tensioner bearing becoming noisy again, 12 months after last replacement. 
92160 mi Idler pulley bearing for serpentine belt has failed again. 
94240 mi

A $823
Opted to repair noisy belt pulley, also found leaking radiator expansion tank and hoses 
171000 mi

US $781
Water pump bearing shot and radiator slow leak 
189000 mi

US $765
Thermostat housing where hose connects was cracked. 
221000 mi

US $50
Intake side cam position sensor failure. Replaced sensor. 
80000 mi

US $1500
Defective sensor led to failure of wiring harness for throttle body; also needed to update engine software and replace another emissions sensor that caused lean mix error codes. 
84000 mi

US $320
Intake idle valve stuck, causing overly lean mix and surgy, low power. Valve replaced, software reset. Required 2 trips to shop.  
84000 mi

US $500
Same problem as before--loss of power, surgy, unable to accelerate beyond 25 mph. Mechanic finally offered to buy car as a project car for himself. Got at least low KBB trade-in value, and put proceeds to new Audi A4 
118000 mi

US $120
The belt tensioner and pulley needed to be replaced. It was making squeaking noise. 
141000 mi

US $1000
HeadGasket and Cooling System broke. HeadBolt threads stripped in M54 engine block. Temporary fix of new threads. Will eventually need to replace block. 
111000 mi

US $120
Coolant leak noticed at a gas station on road trip. Added water several times on way to closest BMW dealer. Dealer repaired hose (had no new one in stock). 
112000 mi

US $200
Replaced all coolant hoses after previous temporary fix by BMW dealer during road trip. I purchased and replaced 5 coolant hoses and also steering hydraulic hose that was leaking. 
108000 mi

US $1200
Replace leaking radiator 
134000 mi

US $650
replaced two heater pipes which are located beneath the intake manifold 
131000 mi Year ago: valve cover gaskets,brake sensor,radiator, upper rear ball joints, oil filter housing gasket,cyclone separator with hoses.replaced leaking suction and return power steering hoses,replaced both axle seals,replaced fuel filter,injector system. Year ago: injection system cleaning service,replaced expansion tank and vent hose. 
131000 mi

US $76
Upstream bank one. Sensor one o-2 sensor 
154000 mi

US $635
Had the primary and secondary water pumps replaced - leaking. 
138000 mi

US $70
Waterpump on my drive back from Atlanta, the main bearing breaking about 1/2 a mile away from my house in a 1000 mile drive. 
144000 mi

US $60
Coolant overflow tank. The old tank had a small crack on top of the tank not causing any harm but needed to be replaced so it was.  
153000 mi

US $15
Oil Leak From Housing 
128000 mi

US $40
Replaced leaking valve cover gasket. 
157000 mi

US $208
Expansion tank exploded (and disabled the vehicle). Lost all coolant. Indy replaced expansion tank, problem solved. 

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2001 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD

94000 mi

US $500
Leak in radiator. Replaced whole cooling system. 
111500 mi

US $700
Valve cover leaking oil due to slightly warped PLASTIC valve cover. Despite replacing the valve cover gasket at 100k miles as preventative, it leaked 11k miles later. The leak was small. 
130000 mi

US $1000
thermostat failed and it was an OEM part about 2 yrs old vacuum leak 
166050 mi

US $900
valve cover gasket and oil pan gasket valve cover gasket and oil pan gasket 
180000 mi Major coolant leak with subsequent warped head. Car was deemed no longer worthy to fix and sent off to pasture. 
161000 mi

US $800
Oil Leaks, small. Valve cover gasket, right rear. RR gasket on oil filter mounting piece 
141400 mi

C $250
Thermostat stuck open; Engine running colder than expected. Replaced Thermostat and flushed/replaced Coolant. 

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2001 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

153300 mi

US $658
Rough idling...crankcase vent valve and appropriate hoses replaced. 
170000 mi

US $1168
Light oil leak, and Check Engine light on. Replaced Valve cover gasket replace & Crankcase Vent Valve: Crankcase vent valve, 2 breather hoses, breather hose return, oil separator hose. 
187000 mi

US $2782
Transmission warning light and vehicle was shifting rougher then normal. A bad "Mass Air Flow Sensor" was diagnosed as cause. Replaced sensor. No obvious symptoms, but SES produce codes related to upper thermostat. (Thermostat and housing replaced). Codes indicated lean banks 1 & 2. Replaced Crank case vent system. (typical in the 2001 525i BMW E39/M54 eng models) Found oil leaks. Replaced oil filter stand gasket & Valve Cover gasket. 
190300 mi

US $350
Water-Pump went bad & replaced.  
199055 mi

US $50
Replaced ignition coil... 
114000 mi

US $800
Significant engine oil leak from gasket and hose below oil filter.  
61000 mi

US $120
SES light for Cam Shaft Postion sensor exhaust side. Was present when car was purchased however light was intermittent and finally got around to replacing. Self installed, though typically a easy job, very hard to loosen the bolt. 
83500 mi

US $130
Had small leak from lower radiator hose. Had to replace sensor and the hose, and refill coolant. 
72000 mi

US $1230
Oil filter housing gasket and VANOS seals leaking. Also as PM replaced CCV (discovered to be on way out) with all associated hoses and air distribution piece, Valve Gasket, Dip stick tube o ring, and upper timing cover gasket. 

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2001 BMW 5-Series 4-door

8-cylinder manual 2WD

102000 mi

US $674
Replace cam position sensor R&R Thermostat, pressure test cooling system for leaks. Test effectiveness of antifreeze protection. Replace o-ring, thermostat and coolant 

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2001 BMW 5-Series 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 2WD

113000 mi

US $150
Coolant System Radiator hoses 

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2001 BMW 5-Series 4-door

6-cylinder manual 2WD

121000 mi

US $1650
DISC (VANOS) air valve failing. 

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2001 BMW 5-Series 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

89000 mi

US $3200
Water pump failed. 

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2000 BMW 5-Series

Engine not specified

61000 mi Radiator tank cracked 
181000 mi

US $80
Changed the ignition coils and sparkplugs. Had ses light for a misfire on cylinder 4 

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2000 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon

282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

79000 mi

US $670
Ignition switch 

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2000 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon

193-horsepower 2.8L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

126000 mi

US $600
Replaced radiator, expansion tank, and all hoses. It's a BMW, plastic cooling systems need periodic replacement. The nipple on the driver side radiator tank was leaking. Plastic fatigue was indicated so replaced all cooling system parts containing plastic. 
128 mi

US $250
Belt tensioner bearings seized. 
129000 mi

US $200
Car was overheating due to thermostat being stuck closed. It MIGHT be related to a recent radiator replacement. 
166000 mi code was on, had 2 bad coils 

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2000 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon

193-horsepower 2.8L I6 5-speed manual RWD

94000 mi

US $500
Radiator replacement. Small crack around the top, but no leak yet. 
163500 mi

US $1850
Replace fan clutch 

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2000 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon

193-horsepower 2.8L I6 4-speed automatic RWD

62000 mi

US $105
Replaced Exhaust Cam Sensor. 
66300 mi

US $91
Car began heating in stop & go traffic. Replaced fan clutch. Also replaced upper tensioner, upper idler pulley and both serpentine belts as they showed wear & bearings were making slight noise when spun. 
70000 mi 8/6 to 9-26-2012, Coolant Flush, Then: 1.Radiator hose blew, repaired. 2.Plastic Bleeder Screw broke, replaced. 3. Battery failed, replaced. 4. Coolant drip appeared, pressure test located. 5. Traded the BMW for 2003 SAAB Aero Wagon 9/26. 
204600 mi

€1270
turbo charge unit (renovated 570€) fuel filter 

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2000 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

394-horsepower 4.9L V8 6-speed manual RWD

90000 mi

US $60
rubber breather tubes replaced 
90000 mi

US $1000
cam position sensor needed replacement 
85000 mi

US $140
Exhaust sensor bank 2. Replaced sensor. Cleared Service Engine Soon light with code reader. 
96200 mi

US $130
Exhaust camshaft position sensor, driver's side. 
118700 mi

US $2700
EVAP Purge valve defective. This is apart of the emissions system that allows the car to purge gas into a charcoal canister. This does not play a role in the car's performance/drive-ability. 
160000 mi

US $400
Fuel pump failure 
171000 mi Replace radiator due high range of operating temperature. Broken exhaust mounts 
130500 mi

US $1250
I had to replace CAM sensors and fix secondary air mass flow error message. 
131000 mi

US $585
The thermastat needed to be replaced and installed. 
162300 mi

US $150
Thermostat showed inconsistent readings, so replacement of thermostat and o-rings and seals were preventative. 

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2000 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

282-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed manual RWD

104000 mi

US $1300
Entire cooling system replaced - radiator cracked, water pump leaking, and hoses leaking. Decided to replace all faulty components during this repair. Water pump had been noted leaking for nearly 30,000 miles before failure. 
112000 mi Coolant overflow tank cracked. Repaired under warranty from shop. 
102000 mi

US $1000
"cooling system overhaul" Radiator, fan, clutch, all related hoses, expansion tank, t-stat, water pump and pulley. also replaced belts and belt tensioner. 
149000 mi

US $170
Water pump bearings leaking, installed new 
97000 mi

US $54
Failed water pump while driving - resulted in loss of all drive belts and driven accessories (power steering, etc.). Replaced leaking valley pan gasket during repair. Replaced valve cover gaskets. Leaking gaskets resulting in burning oil smell, smoke on startup, and failing ignition coils. 
169000 mi

US $170
Replaced Radiator (2nd one since purchasing) 
167000 mi

US $100
Replaced Failed Coil. Replaced Spark Plugs. Replaced Spark Plug Connectors. 
136000 mi

US $3000
Repaired oil leak 

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2000 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

127000 mi

US $2500
Coolant galley leaking. Fuel injection system had to have service. 
166000 mi

US $20
Misfire. Injector connector loose. 
134000 mi The cooling system was replaced which included the hoses, clamps, and radiator. TSB. This is very common with this 5 series. Valve cover gaskets replaced. Airmass flow indicator was replaced. All items in this series were replaced prior to owner taking possession of new (to me) vehicle. 
135000 mi Head gasket bolt had come loose and was causing a small leak and an oil smell under hard driving. Re-tightened. Appears fine. 
138000 mi Slight oil leak under engine - looks to be a oil pan gasket. Decided to live with it for the time being. Low volume leak. 
138000 mi Sold with slight oil leak under engine. 

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2000 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed automatic RWD

103000 mi

US $570
Car went in for coolant leak and new water pump. After work was completed and started for test a drive it was misfiring and running rough. The tech pulled all the spark plugs and found coolant in one cylinder.A camera showed a cracked wall!! 
221700 mi

US $2900
Replace timing chain, timing chain guides, VANOS Solenoids, VANOS units, various seals and gaskets, as well as timing chain tensioner 
224000 mi

US $750
Coolant pipe ruptured. Had to be special ordered hence the amount of days in shop. Also had rear main seal replaced and one power steering hose replaced. 
162200 mi

US $3500
Timing system replaced, valley pan coolant leak fixed, VANOS valve timing rebuilt 

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2000 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

193-horsepower 2.8L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

144500 mi

US $335
Idler pulley tensioner broke causing serpentine belt to snap resulting in loss of power steering, alternator and a/c. 
155300 mi

US $409
Replaced leaking oil stand gasket 
64480 mi

$400
Blown radiator bleed screw. This is a common E39 problem. The screw is hollow plastic and the center will blow out. Also service. 
65380 mi

$500
Blown radiator; weakened earlier. 
73780 mi

$1500
Mass airflow sensor failed. Replaced.  
77900 mi Air vent screw in cooling system split. 
84200 mi

$100
Replace dual input temperature switch. 
85740 mi

$250
Both drive belts, 2 pulleys, oil change & filter. 
113000 mi

US $500
Minor radiator leak discovered during brake maintenance 
175000 mi

US $500
valve cover gaskget leak belt changes 

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2000 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

193-horsepower 2.8L I6 5-speed manual RWD

70000 mi

US $800
replaced water pump/pulley/ac pulley/all fan belts/oil&filter 
131000 mi

US $1525
A engine pulley locked up, broke main belt and caused the Radiator to overheat and crack. 
91000 mi

US $900
One of the pulley bearings was making a screeching noise at start-up and occasionally. Replaced. 
98000 mi

US $250
Slow leak in valve cover gasket resolved. It wasn't even causing a drop but it was there and this allowed a peak into the engine (looks clean!). Also had spark plugs and oil change done while at it (that cost is not included in above). 
109000 mi

US $400
New noise at 900-1100 rpm under load. No CEL. Turned out to be DISA valve on intake manifold. Apparently quite common on this m52tu (as the m54). 
123000 mi

US $1300
Motor mounts found to be worn/leaking. Bracket cracked (not sure if due to mileage or hitting concrete parking dividers). 
248000 mi

US $50
replaced valve cover gasket 

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1999 BMW 5-Series

Engine not specified

97000 mi

US $50
Expansion Tank leaking, replaced Expansion Cap. 
119000 mi

US $2000
Cooling system failed. 
91200 mi

US $1200
replaced radiator and airflow meter. 
139000 mi

US $250
Radiator replaced due to leak. Coolant replaced.  
150000 mi

US $1100
Replace valley pan gasket 
151500 mi

US $3400
timing chain guide broke 
166700 mi

US $150
Leaky radiateur 
167700 mi

US $50
Coolant hose 
187000 mi

US $200
Cam position sensor was bad. Replaced both. 
69020 mi

C $2000
Engine oil leaks 
206000 mi

US $2394
Replaced cooling system hoses, valley cover/manifold, and thermostat. 
206000 mi cooling leak cracked piston 
178000 mi

US $75
Replaced spark plugs and coil 
154000 mi

US $30
Check engine light came on - replaced fuel cap 

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1999 BMW 5-Series 4-door

supercharged 8-cylinder manual 2WD

193000 mi

US $240
Camshaft position sensor replacement. 
213800 mi

US $150
MAF replaced due to common failure. 
245000 mi

US $4350
Secondary air pump dead. Replaced. 
222300 mi

US $60
Upper radiator coolant hose burst 

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1999 BMW 5-Series 4-door

8-cylinder manual 2WD

80000 mi

US $440
Coil and spark plugs 
92000 mi

US $1500
bracket holding power-steering fluid pump broke, causing belt to fall off, radiator overheated and popped. 
94000 mi

US $1100
Water pump 
120000 mi

US $2100
Timing chain guides are made of an exceptionally brittle plastic, as is the oil separator (PCV valve). Both disintegrate with age, causing the engine to run terribly and smoke, as well as allow the cams to jump time. 
205000 mi

US $650
Replaced cracked radiator and thermostat. 
207000 mi

US $405
Water pump, thermostat, pullies 
225000 mi

US $958
Replaced the expansion tank,  valve cover gasket  and repaired a secondary air pump pile in the front of the engine. 
67580 mi

C $800
Mass Air sensor failed. Replaced. 

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1999 BMW 5-Series 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 2WD

125000 mi

US $97
Broken electrical thermostat replaced.  
112000 mi

US $525
Mass Airflow Sensor 
38000 mi

US $970
Valve Cover gaskets were leaking slightly 
52000 mi

US $1000
Replaced entire cooling system including radiator, belts, fan clutch, coolant pump, thermostat and hoses 
69800 mi

US $1100
Replace radiator 
64000 mi

US $760
Valve cover gaskets replaced 
130000 mi

US $1200
radiator and hoses.  Also needed a new fuel pump. 
214000 mi

US $4200
Timing chain and tensioner, plugs and other misc. 

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1999 BMW 5-Series 4-door

6-cylinder manual 2WD

149000 mi

US $400
Radiator cracked where upper radiator hose attaches. 
152000 mi

US $850
Fitting at back of engine block was leaking coolant. Repair was expensive because it required removing the intake manifold. When shop removed intake manifold, they loosened banjo bolt on high pressure oil line to VANOS unit and forgot to re-tighten, resulting in complete loss of ALL engine oil. 

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1999 BMW 5-Series 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

177000 mi

US $500
radiator was leaking and needed replacement (replaced original).  
132680 mi

C $9
Bleed screw on expansion tank broke and caused car to overheat. 
173000 mi

US $950
Crankcase valve went bad. 

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1998 BMW 5-Series

Engine not specified

245000 mi

US $50
Had an oil leak from the vanos line. 
245000 mi

US $150
a bolt holding the hydraulic tensioner failed. 
82300 mi

US $320
Thermostat housing was leaking according to the independent mechanic shop i brought my car too. Thermostat housing was replaced with an aluminum one, original was plastic valve cover gasket appeared to be leaking at 82,000 miles, not sure how well mechanic fixed the issue 
119040 mi

C $800
exhaust manifold has to be replaced. Spark plugs were also replaced 
116560 mi

C $1600
Replace leaking valve cover gaskets 
118420 mi Coolant leak to outside. Replaced leaking gaskets around valley pan and rear coolant accumulator. Also replace all heater hoses and o-rings. Air intake leak causing long cranks to start and occasional rough idle. Replaced intake manifold gaskets and fasteners, rear manifold cover (oil diaphragm), TB gaskets. Clean intake manifold, ICV, MAF, fuel injectors. 
120580 mi

C $600
Replace leaking lower oil pan gasket 
122140 mi

C $100
High idle speed condition. Replace accelerator cable and idle control valve. 
122140 mi

C $150
Engine oil leak. Replace valve cover gaskets and upper timing cover gaskets. 
218000 mi

US $126
Oil leak at drain plug after getting oil changed at oil change shop. 
112220 mi

C $700
Water pump leaking. Replaced gaskets, pulleys, water pump, hoses, o-rings, rad cap 
134000 mi

US $120
ignition coil on cylinder 1 malfunctioned, causing misfire. 

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1998 BMW 5-Series 4-door

6-cylinder manual 2WD

120000 mi

US $3000
My water pump seized (pump was only 3 years old) and fried the accessory drive system, including the entire AC system and thermostat. 
185000 mi

US $162
The engine overheated recently, called the repair facility to schedule an appointment. They replaced the thermostat, thermostat housing, coolant hose and the a/c belt. 
202740 mi Residual heat waterpump/valve has intermittent failures, need to replace it, purchased replacement still need to install it. 
208940 mi

C $40
Muffler hanger broke, and replaced. 
213280 mi Removed Air trapped in system from when entire cooling system was replaced in 2009 (280000 Kkms) 

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1998 BMW 5-Series 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

121520 mi

€200
The dealer had to replace the sensor that permits the working of the crankcase. 
109000 mi

US $120
Radiator hose broken. Replace broken hose & another noted old & flush coolant. 
129000 mi

US $600
The vehicle started out with the water temperature gauge malfunctioning which they went away after 10 minutes of driving. The temperature gauge continue to malfunction until the radiator started leaking coolant. Radiator was then replaced. 
136000 mi Oil leaks when sold. 
76260 mi

$250
Camshaft sensor, wrong signal. First oil service and fuel filter replacement 

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1998 BMW 5-Series 2-door

6-cylinder manual 2WD

177320 mi

C $11000
clutch fan seized and exploded: new clutch fan installed new fan installed, new radiator installed, new fan shroud installed dent to hood (from exploding fan) not repaired 

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1997 BMW 5-Series

Engine not specified

98000 mi engine missing. spark plug/wires replaced but did not fix. may be in ignition 
143000 mi

US $440
Car had 2 squealing pulleys and a 3rd (AC) starting to squeal. All 3 pulleys and belts were replaced. 

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1997 BMW 5-Series 4-door

8-cylinder manual 2WD

94000 mi Auxillary cooling fan not working Needed new camshaft position sensor. 
180000 mi

US $30
Coolant hose to expansion tank developed hole, replaced. 
171800 mi

US $350
In-tank fuel pump died. Replaced fuel pump. 
166000 mi

US $150
Coolant expansion tank leaking 
100000 mi

US $250
3 injectors plugged causing emissions problem. Injection system cleaned, solved the problem. 
110284 mi

US $884
Replaced rear cover for intake, replaced intake gaskets, cam sensor and thermostat 
110390 mi

US $770
Engine misfiring. Replaced spark plugs and v/c gaskets. 
120321 mi

US $330
Engine overheating. Replaced expansion tank and cap. 
125100 mi

US $860
Coolant leak. Replaced heater valve and heater hose and coolant. 
127202 mi

US $2080
Replaced water pump and pulley, fan, radiator, belt, and upper timing cover gaskets. 

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1997 BMW 5-Series 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 2WD

145000 mi

US $400
Ignition cylinder lock broke and had to be replaced because steering wheel/ignition would lock up randomly. 
151000 mi

US $160
Replaced exhaust mount bushings Replaced engine motor mounts Replaced transmission mounts 

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1997 BMW 5-Series 4-door

6-cylinder manual 2WD

143840 mi

€500
Car stalled while driving. Was determined to be crankshaft position sensor. Garage ordered and replaced. 

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1997 BMW 5-Series 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

180000 mi

US $140
replaced 2 oxygen sensors. 

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1997 BMW 5-Series 4-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

121000 mi

US $1100
Oil leak due to a crack in the oil assembly where the engine had to be pulled and the oil assembly replaced. 

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1995 BMW 5-Series 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

76260 mi

C $150
Two mufflers and exhaust pipe replaced 

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