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1999 BMW 5 Series Wagon - Reliability

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Reliability Rating for 1999 BMW 5 Series Wagon by Identifix

Ratings Key Minimal Problems Moderate Problems Significant Problems
  Rating Comments
Engine Occasional problems on this vehicle are failure of the Thermostat and the Crankcase Ventilation Valve.

The cost to repair the Thermostat is estimated at $52 for parts and $91 for labor. The cost to repair the Crankcase Ventilation Valve on is estimated at $63 for parts and $97.50 for labor, 6-cylinder engine, and $100 for parts and $130 for labor, 8-cylinder engine. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat-rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake An periodic problem on this vehicle is failure of the Antilock Brake Wheel Speed Sensors.

The cost to repair the Wheel Speed Sensors is estimated at $380.00 for parts and $130.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall 4 out of 5

Reliability Ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overviewed bellow.

Reliability History for BMW 5 Series Wagon by Identifix

  1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
Engine
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall

Reliability Ratings by Identifix is based from repair shop-reported issues. Though this data may be for years prior to model you are researching, it exposes how reliable this model platform has been historically.

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