2002 BMW 5 Series Wagon - Reliability

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525i Wagon (2.5L 6-cyl. 5-speed Manual)

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Reliability Rating for 2002 BMW 5 Series Wagon by Identifix

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Minimal Problems

Moderate Problems

Significant Problems

	Rating	Comments
Engine		Occasional problems on this vehicle are failure of the Valve Cover Gasket, the Crankcase Ventilation Valve and the Pressure Regulator Assembly. The cost to repair the Crankcase Ventilation Valve and Pressure Regulator Assembly is estimated at $150.00 to $350.00 for parts and $165.00 to $330.00 for labor. The cost to repair the Valve Cover Gasket is estimated at $34.00 for parts and $117.00 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.
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension		A common problem on this vehicle is failure of both rear Upper Control Arms. Failure of both rear Upper Control Arms may directly affect the handling characteristics of the vehicle. The cost to repair both rear Upper Control Arms is estimated at $422.00 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.
Brake
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.

2002 BMW 5 Series Wagon - Reliability

Reliability Rating for 2002 BMW 5 Series Wagon by Identifix

Reliability History for BMW 5 Series Wagon by Identifix

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