Is the 2003 BMW 530i a reliable car?

it is reliable and fun to drive car. i have it for 6+ years. i like its performance. the repair cost is high but if you can fix most of the problem.

How long do BMW v8 engines last?

Typically these engines fail due to timing chain guide issues, and this can occur anywhere between about 80k and 200k miles. This is either fatal, as in the car gets scrapped, or it gets repaired at a cist of between $650 to several thousand dollars, depending on if you do the work yourself, or take it to a shop.

How many times has the 2003 BMW 5 Series been recalled?

The 2003 BMW 5 Series has been recalled 4 times by NHTSA. View Recalls Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive reliability information available to consumers.

Are there any recalls on BMW 5 Series steering Center Rods?

ZF Group North America Operations (ZF) is recalling certain Lemf¿rder Steering Center Rods sold as aftermarket parts for 1996-2004 BMW 5-Series (E39) vehicles. The steering center rods may have an insufficient ball pin pull force that may allow the rods to detach from the steering knuckle.

Is there a recall on the BMW 525i?

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2000-2003 525i Sedan, 530i Sedan, 540i Sedan, 2001-2003 525i Sports Wagon and 540i Sports Wagon vehicles, and 2000-2004 X5 SAV 3.0i, X5 SAV 4.4i, and X5 SAV 4.6is vehicles.

Why does the airbag on my BMW X5 sports steering wheel explode?

The sports steering wheel has a frontal air bag inflator that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle for an optional sports steering wheel with an affected inflator.