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2001 BMW 5-Series repairs by problem area
Engine (52%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (18%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (3%)
Chart based on 227 repairs.
2001 BMW 5-Series repair cost distribution
$2500+ (9%)
$1000 - $2499 (15%)
$500 - $999 (19%)
$100 - $499 (35%)
< $100 (22%)
Chart based on 180 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2001 BMW 5-Series
Engine not specified
| BMW 5-Series in California, United States Aug 2009 - Oct 2009 | |||
| Sep 200983000 miUS $3546 | alternator inspection II, valley gasket, valve cover gasket power steering reservoir and all hoses, fun fun fun belt tensioners | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2011 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Jan 2012US $3000 | Radiator Struts/Shocks, Ball Joints, Bushings All The Pulleys | ||
2001 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 5-Series in California, United States Aug 2010 - Oct 2010 | |||
| Oct 201082000 mi | Coolant leak discovered after repeated "low coolant" messages. Fix for problem would have been cost-prohibitive unless done myself. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Colorado, United States Sep 2009 - Nov 2015 | |||
| Oct 2009152000 miUS $350 | replaced pusher fan after failure | ||
| Mar 2010156000 miUS $700 | Replaced water pump and hoses Replaced struts and thrust arms | ||
| Dec 2010170000 miUS $200 | replaced left rear air spring | ||
| Sep 2011184000 miUS $1200 | Transmission reverse gear stopped working | ||
| Nov 2011185100 miUS $300 | Intake manifold vacuum leak, preventative maintenance on cooling system | ||
| Apr 2013204700 miUS $120 | Replaced coolant expansion tank | ||
| Nov 2013212000 miUS $5000 | Replaced ride height sensor Replaced heater control valve | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Ontario, Canada Mar 2011 - Apr 2011 | |||
| Apr 2011116560 miC $800 | Water pump failed | ||
2001 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| BMW 5-Series in New York, United States Dec 2013 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Dec 2014103000 miUS $2000 | Replacing entire front suspension And steering. Also rear suspension was updated. | ||
| Dec 2015113000 miUS $250 | Valve covers leaking slowly. One bad ignition coil replaced. Purge valve replaced preventively. | ||
| May 2016116000 miUS $650 | Replaced front brake calipers. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Georgia, United States Oct 2014 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Aug 2015115600 miUS $250 | Valve Cover gaskets | ||
| Feb 2016117600 miUS $600 | rear main seal | ||
2001 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 5-Series in Illinois, United States Oct 2009 - Jul 2010 | |||
| Dec 200991000 mi | rear wiper stopped working, and rear spray pump stays on even when car is off, key is off, draining the fluid. | ||
| Jul 201096000 mi | rear windshield wiper and windshield spray pump were out. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Illinois, United States Dec 2008 - Apr 2011 | |||
| Dec 2009111000 mi | control arm right lower rear 156.00 plus install 213.00 abs module also includes traction control works until temp reaches normal operating temp then lights come on and the system doesn't work price of fi x 399.00 - 1300.00 | ||
| Mar 2011127000 miUS $150 | Thermostat not working heat not hot Check ngine light on | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Oregon, United States Aug 2012 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Oct 201293000 mi | valve cover gaskets, loose bolts on the manifold motor for right rear power window faulty, replaced with another faulty motor, finally fixed. | ||
| Dec 201296000 mi | Appeared to be a continuing oil leak. Mechanic diagnosed it was a slight steering fluid leak - as evidenced by the low power steering fluid level. | ||
| Feb 201398000 miUS $150 | steering pressure hose is leaking steadily now alternator was getting noisy, needed replacement hydraulic support shock holding rear hatch has lost compression - won't stay open | ||
| Mar 201398000 mi | Radio began to intermittently cut out. Appeared to be loose wiring. Shop repaired with minimal cost. | ||
2001 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| BMW 5-Series in Ohio, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 2011110000 miUS $900 | The differential case developed a slow leak, but was in good mechanical condition. I authorized the shop to replace the leaky seal and pre-emptively replace the output shaft seals to reduce the risk of future leaks. | ||
| Jul 2012114300 miUS $1130 | The front shock absorbers lost their ability to damp suspension movements and had to be replaced. 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. | ||
| Dec 2014128000 miUS $250 | The rear shocks were replaced because they lost a significant amount of their rebound damping. The shocks are Konis, which have a lifetime warranty. However, I was on the hook for the labor for installation. | ||
| Nov 2015132300 mi | One tie rod was replaced and bushings for the tension strut were replaced due to wear. This is the first replacement of these items. | ||
| May 2016133600 mi | Camshaft position sensor failed, causing engine to run rough. The watertight membrane on one door lost its sealing. The sealing was replaced. | ||
2001 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
| BMW 5-Series in Estonia Jun 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 2018179800 mi€40 | Worn control arm. | ||
| Jun 2020191580 mi€300 | rusted brake lines needed replacement, common problem with e39 touring, rear brakes only. | ||
| Aug 2021194060 mi€120 | Wear item [tie-rod], just replaced. Previous part was there for more than 6 years. Cost includes alignment. | ||
2001 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
394-horsepower 4.9L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW 5-Series in Ontario, Canada Jul 2011 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Sep 201189900 miC $290 | Replaced left-bank exhaust CPS that had failed. | ||
| Apr 2013102900 miC $2600 | Had the clutch replaced. As clutch ages, self-adjusting mechanism binds and makes clutch slow to fully engage. Had the rear main seal replaced. Seeping. | ||
| Nov 2013109520 miC $80 | Tie-Rod end replaced. OE part. | ||
| Jul 2014112840 miC $180 | Giubo replaced. Regular maintenance item on this car. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in California, United States Nov 2011 - May 2013 | |||
| Sep 201288000 miUS $380 | Faulty camshaft sensor | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Ohio, United States Jul 2011 - Aug 2015 | |||
| Aug 201162200 miUS $1800 | Car was leaking coolant. Tubes on the back side of the engine were leaking. Water pump was replaced as well. Front and rear thrust arms were replaced. Valve cover gasket was replaced. | ||
| Jun 201264000 miUS $1100 | Clutch replacement | ||
| Jun 201466000 miUS $400 | Differential seals were leaking and thus replaced. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in California, United States Jul 2012 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Sep 2012119000 miUS $4500 | Typical of a car with this mileage the control arm bushings needed replacement. Valve cover gasket also a typical 100k+ mile repair. Other minor items also replaced at that time (coolant overflow tank, 1 brake line), preventative only. | ||
| Jan 2014US $430 | Alternator pulley bearings started to go. Replacement of the alternator was solution. It was fairly straightforward. Cost was part only. I did work myself. | ||
| Sep 2014134000 miUS $250 | Original radiator cracked. Replaced myself. Took about 1-1/2 or 2 hours. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Illinois, United States Dec 2008 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Mar 200860000 miUS $750 | Replaced worn/defective MAF sensors, L and R. | ||
| Apr 201299000 miUS $1006 | Thermostat and water temperature sensor replacement. Check Engine code frequently reporting engine was not warming up quickly enough. | ||
| Jul 2017113000 miUS $200 | Thermostat and water temp sensor. Check Engine code indicating prolonged engine warm-up timing. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in California, United States Jan 2010 - Feb 2011 | |||
| Jun 201079000 miUS $100 | power steering hose leaking. repaired by owner. | ||
| Jan 201188000 miUS $400 | Brake booster replaced. Brake booster was flooded with water during a rain storm. Drainage hole was blocked with debris and dried leaves. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in South Africa Feb 2011 - Jun 2012 | |||
| May 201185560 miR 7000 | Water pump started to leak. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Colorado, United States Dec 2009 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Jan 201039000 miUS $1496 | Engine belts and valve cover gasket replaced by dealer | ||
| Apr 201040000 miUS $320 | Mass airflow sensors replaced. | ||
| Jun 201041000 miUS $1800 | Sunroof won't retract, transmission/driveshaft damper cracked. | ||
| Jul 201041200 miUS $67 | rear painted parking sensor replaced | ||
| Dec 201043000 miUS $426 | front thrust arm bushings replaced | ||
| Jul 201148300 miUS $626 | Oil pan gasket leaking (covered under previous repair), power steering connection to cooler leaking, oil filter housing leaking (required oil change). | ||
| Dec 201151000 miUS $1100 | Car shaking violently on any acceleration. Rear U-joint connecting driveshaft to rear differential replaced. Valve cover gasket leaking. Was replaced by same dealership 23 months ago so fixed under warranty. | ||
2001 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
282-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW 5-Series in California, United States Jun 2020 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Nov 202091000 miUS $20 | Headlight levelers were broken and caused headlight flickering when I hit road bumps. I took the headlight apart and replaced the plastic headlight levelers myself. | ||
| Jun 202196000 miUS $1200 | Shocks were worn and soft. Replaced all 4 shocks/struts with new. | ||
| Mar 202298000 miUS $200 | Large puddle of coolant on the ground after parking. Replaced heater hose and coolant | ||
| BMW 5-Series in New York, United States Jul 2010 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Nov 201087000 miUS $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. | ||
| Jul 201291000 miUS $400 | Replaced alternator. Battery light went on. Battery was not receiving charge. Replaced lower radiator hose. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Nebraska, United States Aug 2012 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Sep 2012115000 mi | Alternator stopped charging battery. Replaced alternator. | ||
| Sep 2013124000 miUS $50 | radiator coolant expansion tank developed leak, required replacement of tank. | ||
| Jan 2014US $46 | Interior driver's door handle broken. Replaced with new part. Broke main engine fan blade. | ||
| Aug 2014133000 miUS $100 | Water pump replacement. Also fan pulley (attached), and air conditioner belt (separate belt, but easy to do at the same time). | ||
| Oct 2014134000 mi | Secondary air pump making loud whine for approx 1-2 minutes after cold start. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in New Jersey, United States Jun 2017 - Mar 2020 | |||
| Jun 2017111000 miUS $2500 | Needed to replace valve position and flow sensors. Replaced all. Replaced front and rear control arms, tie-rods and bushings Replaced inner driver window rubber gasket. It forced window off of track, due to it applying too much force when window going up | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Washington, United States Oct 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 201047000 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. | ||
| Sep 201154000 miUS $1800 | Alternator needed to be replaced | ||
| Nov 201154900 miUS $1600 | emission system because of fuel intake gauge | ||
| Mar 201257000 miUS $1200 | Replaced power steering pump, pump bracket, clutch slave cylinder supply hose | ||
| Sep 201262000 miUS $500 | emissions sensor | ||
| Nov 201366900 miUS $1100 | Active oil leak right valve cover. Resealed upper left timing cover. Noise in differential; requires future repair. | ||
| Jun 201471000 miUS $120 | There was a small leak detected but of unknown origin. Tests performed, no leak. | ||
| Jan 201669200 miUS $425 | 15 year old battery finally quit | ||
| May 201680900 miUS $1241 | Oil leak - Arm resealed, reseal oil leak at L/Engine Arm | ||
| Jul 201683000 miUS $261 | Warning messages: Low Coolant, Brake Light Oil odor continues | ||
| May 201891000 miUS $3000 | Busted radiator. Cooling system requires expensive-extensive fix every 2-3 years. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in California, United States Sep 2011 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Oct 2011100000 miUS $2400 | Vanos valve timing malfunction. | ||
2001 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 5-Series in Denmark Jun 2013 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Jun 2014145700 mi$50 | Nuts connecting exhaust with manifold rusted (totallly gone) and exhaust disconnected from manifold | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Alberta, Canada Mar 2010 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Oct 2010117800 miC $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 | ||
| Jan 2011120900 miC $600 | The clutch in the fan started to howl and I replaced it. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Hawaii, United States Jan 2010 - Feb 2011 | |||
| May 201089900 miUS $500 | Wheel bearings. | ||
| Jun 201090000 miUS $2800 | Waterpump and connecting belts and pulleys went out. | ||
| Jul 201090300 miUS $75 | Air conditioning stopped working and I replaced the final stage resistor. | ||
| Aug 201090900 miUS $300 | Key went bad. Nav went bad. Replaced with a used unit. | ||
| Dec 201093000 mi | Window got stuck half way down. | ||
| Feb 201193000 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. In November the ac started blowing the fuse every other time I drove the car. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Ohio, United States Jul 2011 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Sep 2011116000 miUS $400 | Noise and vibration in steering. Replaced the right front lower forward control arm. | ||
| Oct 2011116300 miUS $70 | Noise and vibration in steering. Replaced the right front lower rearward control arm. Noise and vibration in steering. Replaced the left front sway bar link. 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. | ||
| Jul 2012123000 mi | Noise and vibration in steering never fixed. Intake leak never fixed. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Tennessee, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Mar 201076000 miUS $3500 | Valve cover gaskets, valley pan, vent box Front thrush arm bearings Replaced radiator | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Sep 2010185000 miUS $3000 | Needed new struts | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Maryland, United States Dec 2011 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Jan 201286000 mi | Bad tensioner pulley replace radiator hose | ||
2001 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 5-Series in Illinois, United States Nov 2012 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Nov 2012131000 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. | ||
| Jan 2013US $76 | Upstream bank one. Sensor one o-2 sensor | ||
| BMW 5-Series in California, United States Sep 2013 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Feb 2014134000 miUS $650 | replaced two heater pipes which are located beneath the intake manifold | ||
| Sep 2014135000 miUS $500 | replaced 4 rear control arms, front struts and stabilizer bar link pins | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Washington, United States Jan 2012 - Nov 2012 | |||
| Jun 2012122000 miUS $758 | Replaced a tie rod end and a lower control arm with bushings. Front end alignment too. | ||
| Jul 2012124000 miUS $96 | ABS/DSC module failed. A rebuilding company fixed the problem and provided a lifetime warranty on the repair. | ||
| Sep 2012128000 miUS $40 | Replaced leaking valve cover gasket. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Oregon, United States Jan 2015 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Jan 2015141000 miUS $1000 | HeadGasket and Cooling System broke. HeadBolt threads stripped in M54 engine block. Temporary fix of new threads. Will eventually need to replace block. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Ohio, United States - Jun 2017 | |||
| Jun 2017108000 miUS $1200 | Replace leaking radiator | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Ohio, United States Dec 2009 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Jan 2010158000 miUS $200 | Leaking power steering hose | ||
| Apr 2010164700 miUS $400 | Window regulator drivers window replaced. | ||
| Sep 2010171000 miUS $781 | Water pump bearing shot and radiator slow leak | ||
| Jul 2011189000 miUS $765 | Thermostat housing where hose connects was cracked. | ||
| Jun 2012206000 miUS $1800 | Evaporator leaking (under dash component) Left rear strut spring broken? Replaced spring with junkyard part plus two new struts. | ||
| Jul 2012208000 miUS $540 | Alternator died. First one to go at 208k! | ||
| May 2013221000 miUS $50 | Intake side cam position sensor failure. Replaced sensor. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Georgia, United States Nov 2009 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Jul 201099000 miUS $320 | ABS module failure. Module sent for re-build. | ||
| Mar 2012118000 miUS $200 | Replaced center closing panel under the hood and lower windshield trim | ||
| Mar 2013130000 miUS $130 | Vehicle went into limp home mode. Shop identified a slight transmission leak at the pan and added fluid. | ||
| Jul 2013133500 miUS $800 | Replace Oil Separator Replace power steering hoses / replace serpentine belts | ||
| Jan 2014129500 miUS $100 | Rebuilt failed DISA valve with kit from www.germanautosolutions.com | ||
| Dec 2014148000 miUS $200 | Leaking upper radiator hose, Replaced front driver side wheel speed sensor | ||
| May 2015152900 miUS $300 | Car was hesitating and stumbling. Mechanic replaced fuel filter and spark plugs | ||
| Jan 2016149800 miUS $500 | Battery Light staying lit after engine starts, replaced alternator | ||
| Apr 2016159300 miUS $700 | radiator leaking. Replaced radiator, water pump, theromostat, upper rad hose | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Texas, United States Nov 2009 - Sep 2010 | |||
| Dec 2009111000 miUS $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). | ||
| Mar 2010112000 miUS $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. | ||
| Sep 2010117000 mi | Sunroof mechanism broke that raises rear edge of sunroof from closed position. Sunroof continued to open and close properly. Sometimes whatever broke resulted in a rattle at highway speeds but opening and closing the sunroof stopped that. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Malaysia Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 2018142600 mi$800 | Automatic transmission oil sump leak. I sent the automatic gearbox for to perform a "re-conditioning" by changing affected seals with new. Seem OK so far now. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Queensland, Australia Feb 2010 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Mar 201060760 mi | Air cond would not work, dealer replaced fan prior to delivery. | ||
| Apr 201062000 miA $120 | LHS low beam head light blew Headlight adjusters broken in both headlights, common issue, fix is postponded but will be done by owner in the near future | ||
| Oct 201068180 miA $830 | Rectify oil leak at the oil filter housing to engine head connection | ||
| Nov 201070060 mi | Aircond failed, intermittantly blowing cold and not interior trim on a and c pillars peeling off 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 | ||
| Sep 201181840 miA $100 | Air con fan failed. Traced to the final stage resistor, replaced with new one off Ebay | ||
| Dec 201188040 miA $300 | A/C fan blowing intermittantly. recently replaced part developed fault. A/C drive belt tensioner bearing becoming noisy again, 12 months after last replacement. | ||
| May 201292160 mi | Idler pulley bearing for serpentine belt has failed again. Windscreen washer bottle has broken and no longer holds water. Result of driving over rough road | ||
| Jun 201294240 miA $823 | Opted to repair noisy belt pulley, also found leaking radiator expansion tank and hoses | ||
| Sep 201294240 mi | Windscreen washer bottle had broken and no longer held water. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Washington, United States Jul 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Sep 201080000 miUS $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. | ||
| Mar 201184000 miUS $320 | Intake idle valve stuck, causing overly lean mix and surgy, low power. Valve replaced, software reset. Required 2 trips to shop. | ||
| Jun 201184000 miUS $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 | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Washington, United States Dec 2010 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Dec 2014154000 miUS $635 | Had the primary and secondary water pumps replaced - leaking. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in South Carolina, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jan 2011159000 miUS $208 | Expansion tank exploded (and disabled the vehicle). Lost all coolant. Indy replaced expansion tank, problem solved. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Texas, United States Nov 2008 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Dec 2008138000 miUS $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. | ||
| Mar 2009144000 miUS $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. | ||
| May 2009148000 miUS $210 | Alternator died. The problem started off with the battery not charging and then causing all the systems in the car to shut down. | ||
| Jul 2009153000 miUS $15 | Oil Leak From Housing | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Florida, United States Mar 2016 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Mar 2016118000 miUS $120 | The belt tensioner and pulley needed to be replaced. It was making squeaking noise. | ||
2001 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| BMW 5-Series in California, United States Nov 2008 - Feb 2015 | |||
| Aug 201094000 miUS $100 | Leak in radiator. Replaced whole cooling system. Window Lifter/Regulator broke. | ||
| Sep 2011105000 miUS $100 | Weak driver's side door lock actuator. | ||
| Aug 2012111500 miUS $700 | Front control arm bushing leaking hydraulic fluid. Both were replaced. It caused vibrations when braking. 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. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Oregon, United States Feb 2011 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Mar 2011153000 miUS $2400 | Alternator failed, causing stop at nearest convenience within 20 miles. Auto towed to dealership. Alternator replaced, battery replaced, front pads and rotors, service II, | ||
| Mar 2012161000 miUS $800 | Oil Leaks, small. Valve cover gasket, right rear. RR gasket on oil filter mounting piece | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Ontario, Canada Aug 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 2013141400 miC $250 | Thermostat stuck open; Engine running colder than expected. Replaced Thermostat and flushed/replaced Coolant. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in South Carolina, United States Jul 2015 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Sep 2015166000 miUS $2990 | New clutch. No issue I could identify - i.e. it seemed to work fine. Mechanic said it was a mechanical issue - throwout bearing sounds like it may be right. hoses for windshield washer were replaced | ||
| Nov 2015166050 miUS $900 | valve cover gasket and oil pan gasket valve cover gasket and oil pan gasket | ||
| Sep 2017180000 mi | Major coolant leak with subsequent warped head. Car was deemed no longer worthy to fix and sent off to pasture. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Indiana, United States Apr 2015 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Apr 2015130000 miUS $1000 | thermostat failed and it was an OEM part about 2 yrs old vacuum leak | ||
2001 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 5-Series in California, United States May 2011 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Jun 2011110000 miUS $100 | windshield washer pump failed and was replaced | ||
| Oct 2011112300 miUS $2500 | door actuator drivers side failed | ||
| Dec 2011114000 miUS $800 | Significant engine oil leak from gasket and hose below oil filter. Power steering fluid from power steering hoses. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Georgia, United States Aug 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 2011144000 miUS $658 | Rough idling...crankcase vent valve and appropriate hoses replaced. | ||
| Dec 2013170000 miUS $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. | ||
| Nov 2015187000 miUS $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. | ||
| Jul 2016190300 miUS $350 | Water-Pump went bad & replaced. Power Steering reservoir leaking. Replaced. Additional preventive maint items: Fan-clutch, Main Serpentine Belt, A/C Belt, A/C tensioner, main alternator tensioner, Water-Pump Pulley. | ||
| Dec 2017199055 miUS $50 | Replaced ignition coil... | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Illinois, United States Sep 2009 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Oct 200960000 miUS $1000 | control arms worn and replaced along with sway bars. | ||
| Dec 200961000 miUS $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. | ||
| Jan 201083500 miUS $130 | Had small leak from lower radiator hose. Had to replace sensor and the hose, and refill coolant. | ||
| Apr 201061800 miUS $620 | Upper Control arms replaced with new ones with HD bushings in place of the OEM. The car had some vibration at speed, with shuddering while braking at times. | ||
| Jul 201172000 miUS $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. | ||
2001 BMW 5-Series 4-door
supercharged 8-cylinder manual 2WD
| BMW 5-Series in Texas, United States Jul 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Aug 200990000 miUS $500 | No sound from stereo | ||
2001 BMW 5-Series 4-door
8-cylinder manual 2WD
| BMW 5-Series in North Carolina, United States Jul 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Sep 2009102000 miUS $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 | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Texas, United States Nov 2008 - Apr 2009 | |||
| Dec 200887000 miUS $450 | Replaced windshield washer pump and squirter. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in California, United States Nov 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jun 2009105000 miUS $800 | clunking in front suspension | ||
2001 BMW 5-Series 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
| BMW 5-Series in Maryland, United States Jan 2014 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Jan 2014113000 miUS $150 | Coolant System Radiator hoses | ||
2001 BMW 5-Series 4-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
| BMW 5-Series in Ohio, United States Feb 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Mar 2009121000 miUS $1650 | ABS controller needed to be replaced. DISC (VANOS) air valve failing. | ||
2001 BMW 5-Series 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| BMW 5-Series in California, United States Nov 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jan 201089000 miUS $3200 | Adaptive headlights required repair. Water pump failed. | ||
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