What is the worst problem you had with your BMW?
08-07-2009, 08:55 PM
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My Ride: 2009 BMW 530i
Some people say reliability is not the best aspect of BMW. I would not completely agree. It's not a Lexus but it also isn't a Jaguar.
My worst issue was last year in my old X5. My rear left tire( not run-flats) burst in the middle of the highway! I had to pull over and when I did, I just saw the wheel crack
. But when BMW took it, they said the disc and the suspension also suffered 
. I had no idea how those 2 things also suffered. Those 3 things plus BMW Roadside Assistance got a bill so expensive that you could buy 2 Rolex watches!
Anyway, did anyone here get a worse issue?
My worst issue was last year in my old X5. My rear left tire( not run-flats) burst in the middle of the highway! I had to pull over and when I did, I just saw the wheel crack
. But when BMW took it, they said the disc and the suspension also suffered . I had no idea how those 2 things also suffered. Those 3 things plus BMW Roadside Assistance got a bill so expensive that you could buy 2 Rolex watches!Anyway, did anyone here get a worse issue?
08-07-2009, 09:00 PM
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1) Leaking gasket covers
2) 5 inches of water in the battery compartment due to a known-defect in the side vent in the trunk allowing water to enter it. This wasn't fixed until 2007 model 5 series.
2) 5 inches of water in the battery compartment due to a known-defect in the side vent in the trunk allowing water to enter it. This wasn't fixed until 2007 model 5 series.
08-07-2009, 09:44 PM
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My Ride: 07 550 i, mystic blue, black leather, cold weather package, nav, sport, shades, bags, rear heat, V1 hardwired.
05 F350 TD Crew Cab
04 Range Rover HSE
91 964 C4 Cabrio
07 997 Turbo Cabrio
Obvious; the ridiculous, narcissistic, inept, obtuse, decision to put run flat tires on these cars.
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08-08-2009, 05:29 AM
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Model Year: 2017
Originally Posted by BulldogE60' post='969214' date='Aug 8 2009, 12:10 AM
Having the "ticking sound" (do a search on it) But I got it replaced under CPO and got a new cylinder head. No complaints here!
I fear the "ticking time bomb" lurking under my hood.
Front wheel bearing fail has been my worst problem during 17k miles.
08-08-2009, 08:40 AM
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My Ride: 2004 Mystic Blue Metallic 545I
Originally Posted by HongKong_5er' post='969205' date='Aug 7 2009, 09:55 PM
Some people say reliability is not the best aspect of BMW. I would not completely agree. It's not a Lexus but it also isn't a Jaguar.
My worst issue was last year in my old X5. My rear left tire( not run-flats) burst in the middle of the highway! I had to pull over and when I did, I just saw the wheel crack . But when BMW took it, they said the disc and the suspension also suffered . I had no idea how those 2 things also suffered. Those 3 things plus BMW Roadside Assistance got a bill so expensive that you could buy 2 Rolex watches!
Anyway, did anyone here get a worse issue?
My worst issue was last year in my old X5. My rear left tire( not run-flats) burst in the middle of the highway! I had to pull over and when I did, I just saw the wheel crack
. But when BMW took it, they said the disc and the suspension also suffered . I had no idea how those 2 things also suffered. Those 3 things plus BMW Roadside Assistance got a bill so expensive that you could buy 2 Rolex watches!Anyway, did anyone here get a worse issue?
Haha. I really haven't had any serious issues. Just window malfunctions