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2003 BMW 5 Series Sedan - Reliability

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Reliability Rating for 2003 BMW 5 Series Sedan by Identifix

Ratings Key Minimal Problems Moderate Problems Significant Problems
  Rating Comments
Engine Occasional problems on this vehicle are failure of the Ignition Coils and Water Pump, and a periodic problem is failure of the Crankcase Ventilation Valve and Pressure Regulator Assembly.

The cost to repair the Crankcase Ventilation Valve and Pressure Regulator Assembly is estimated at $350.00 for parts and $295.00 for labor. The cost to repair the Ignition Coils is estimated at $480.00 for parts and $65.00 for labor. The cost to repair the Water Pump is estimated at $247.00 for parts and $247.00 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
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 Sedan by Identifix

  2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
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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