BMW 5 Series Questions Maintenance & Repair

BMW 2001 525i Body Work

I have a 2001 525i. There is some damage to the rear door on the passenger side. I would like to replace rather than repair. My question is are there differences in the dimensions of the rear d...

Fast Acceleration Then Check Engine Light

Hi I'm new here and this is what happened today on a drive. I own a BMW 5 series e60 523i automatic. So the car has had no problems so fa and this happened out of nowhere. I was at a red light and ...

2011 BMW 535i 4D Sedan 6

I am a first time car buyer.. A friend is selling it for 8500, the car has been 126,000 miles driven. What is the maintenance costs i will have to pay? Can someone please explain?

BMW 528i 2011 No Crank

Car has been running fine no issues now went to crank it push button start all the lights come on but no action from starter.. changed the solenoid inside the dash glovebox results are still the s...

2001 BMW 5 Series With 200,000 Miles

I have a 2001 BMW five series with 200,000 miles. It needs a new transmission which will cost $4500-$5000. Should I go on and repair it, or sell it and buy another car?

Working On A BMW 1997 E36 Vs 1997 E39?

Hey are the engines really any different from the same year e36 to the e39? im looking at a 1997 528i to work on for a project car... but im wondering if it will be a lot more difficult compared to ...

What Problems Can Exist Without Generating A Code?

Starting at 40 mph and accelerating the car begins to shake. When letting off the gas, it is smooth. It appears that at about 2000 rpm and accelerating or going up a hill the engine seems to start ...

Why Wont My Car Start

We have a 02 530i auto that has been running fine last night accidentally was backed into a ditch and the car shut off. We were able to get the car out of the ditch without the front end hitting an...

Has My Bmw Got A Timing Belt Or Chain

Hi, iv just bought a 2006 bmw 520d se tourer, can anyone tell me if it has a timing belt or chain?? Got loads of paperwork with it but nothing bout the timing belt/chain... its got 152,456 on clock...

What Do I Need To Buy To Fix?

My 2006 bmw 530xi slips in 5th gear when i hard accelerate, the transmission malfunction light is on, but it shifts fine 1-4. light only comes on when i HARD accelerate in 5th or 6th gear. Please h...

Completely Dead Car Can't Get To The Battery To Jump It

How do I get to the battery to jump my car when my cars totally dead in the key won't even work

Car Will Click But Will Not Start

I got a new battery thinking that was all what was wrong with my car because it had 0 power , when the battery was installed the lights and everything turned on but when I try to start it it just c...

Will A 1999 5 Series Steering Rod Fit On My 2007 5 Series Bmw

Will a 1999 5 series steering rod fit on my 2007 5 series bmw

How Much Will It Cost To Fix A Damaged Ignition Switch On A Bmw 540i

New Battery Won't Start 2013 528i Xdrive

I'm trying to reconnect new battery in 2013 BMW 528i xdrive but I get nothing except alarm and turn signals, no other action from the car. It did say transmission malfunction. I realize cars are c...

MY BMW 525i Sedan Ac Vents Would Not Turn Off

MY BMW 525i sedan ac vents would not turn off and then the ac died! I tried changing the fuses as advised but I had to remove one of the fuses for the ac which was the only why to make it stop, what...

What Does The Engine Number On The Description Mean?

Engine Over Heating

Car over heating no smoke coming out tail pipe. Changed water pump and thermostat

2008 BMW 535 6Manual

As I approach 100K miles, are there maintenance items I should plan to do for sure? I don't find any suggested maintenance items. I've seen discussions of timing chain replacement, as I would expe...

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