BMW 5 SERIES COMMON PROBLEMS!

BMW 5 series common problems. What to look out for!

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[FloridaAlan]

I've been enjoying my new 60k original mile 04 530i in Alpine white. It's mint only bummer is it's got an oil leak, I switched to thicker oil 15w40 & it's better. ..really great car ..Hey great video you forgot to mention the rear window seal, I just did that job cheap & easy but it was cracked & dried out common problem I've heard with these cars.. Just subscribed

[eddy]

Agree on the drain plugs. Have been dealing with wet carpet back and front for 4 weeks drivers side. Unplugged drain and car is fine and used carpet washer with hair dryer to finally dry it out. Used white vinegar and bicarbonate to rid smell. Never again.
Just need to check other ECU box side as new ECU is expensive. Never had leaks in 30 yrs of owing cars but e60 within 2 months

[GlennBerry]

Forgot to mention the wiring loom wearing in the boot.
Symptoms are battery drain warning, loss of clock time and date and finally the boot won't open using any of the buttons and you need to use the key.
Good video though, thanks.

[jon]

Pleased you covered the recall - my pre LCI 535d caught fire, not to ground luckily but burnt the boot out.
3 years later BM recalled it…..🙄

[FUBAR]

Just figured out my parking sensor problem and key problem thanks man!

[jonowen]

Amen on servicing your transmission, whether auto or manual. As to manual transmission, I changed out the fluid in my Z3 Coupe 5 speed at about 70k. It made a huge difference in shifting smoothly. I changed the fluid and filter in my auto trans F30 at 78k. Fluid was still nice looking, but this change is needed, per ZF. Now onto change fluid and filter in my e89.

George’s video has great value to all BMW owners. Most of this advice is applicable to a variety of our cars. Well done!

[antoniocain]

Great information keep up the good work like the way you take time not only to explain a problem but point it out visually

[ia]

Hey George, i have recently had an issue with my e60 where the trunk wouldn’t open electrically, i have fixed the issue and it was the trunk cable that runs through the ”elbow pipe” on the right side from the trunklid to the battery. There is a rubber part at the end if it that has a sharp 90 degree turn which the cable is in and it ended up cutting the cable inside with time. You might wanna check that cable if you haven’t done so, seems like a normal issue. Sorry if i’m not clear in my description but i’m sure you know where i mean lol.

[AL_Z-kf]

My parking sensors have completely failed. I haven't checked in the boot yet, but how does water get in there so I can stop it? Thanks very much.

[ftyzfyt]

My lights and windows are not working properly after water got into the foot wells on the right side of the car and a separate issue where it's lacking power . It's goes but takes awhile to get there but can't get over 80mph.

[Leo]

Thanks for the comprehensive review very informative and very well explained 👍

[chrisroudebush]

Very helpful video! From a new owner of a well used E60

[amg]

Interesting how the common issues are totally different from the E90

[Number_]

New marketing concept. the sealed car. If something go wrong with your car don't fix it. bring it to us and we will sell you a new one.

[MeltdownDJ]

Transmission faillure bro if you switch the oil this one is very realiable the automatic is made by ZF mostly ZF say 100-150.000km before switching the oil, all manufacturer say automatic is infinite life but we all know is fake info ^^ BTW the manual is almost infinite life if used rightly with the cluth, about the drain that's exactly why i don't have buy the E60 with the sunroof is annoying and a common issue

[sandrotorre]

Nice video George. I currently have a problem where car don’t start, I have temporarily disconnected my ibs sensor cable for the time being not sure if I should replace battery or ibs sensor. What would be the best option? Thanks

[markymark]

I for one would like to see an air purge of this DSC/ABS with Ista if at all possible mate.

[theautumnsoldier]

Hi mate, Love your content. Is there any chance you could help me out? I’ve got two fault codes on my E60 LCI, “Side daytime light on left/right are faulty”
Idrive tells me to go to the dealer but I really don’t wanna be out of pocket here. My daytime running lights look aesthetically fine from the outside of the car, I changed the bulbs to be sure and they’re still cool. Could I get some guidance off of you please?
Cheers bro

[jesushernandez]

How do tou turn your A/C off, there is no off button like on earlier models, I usually just turn the speed down and this will turn it off, is there another way? I appreciate your comments

[milesprebble]

Fantastic.

Do you have any recommendations for getting Apple CarPlay into a 2006 530D with CCC and the smaller screen?