- Engine / equipment
- BMW 5 Series E60/E61 diesel (520d to 535d)
- Period mentioned
- 2003–2010
- Symptoms
- Alternators and starters that leave the car stranded, coolant or heater hoses, coolant pump (2006), particulate filter (2006 and 2009), crankshaft pulley (2006–2010), chain (2007) and turbo (2009), plus oil-damp drive units and porous brake hoses.
- Possible cause described
- According to the ADAC, in the breakdown statistics the cars up to 2006 have a strongly raised risk of breakdown, mainly from faulty alternators and starters. In the German roadworthiness test it is in the middle of the table: oil-damp drive units, loose steering joints and porous brake hoses.
- Check for the garage
- Prefer a 2007 or later car; check the alternator, starter, hoses and particulate filter, and ask by VIN about the recalls (filter heater, boot positive lead).
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
KNOWN FAULT · BMW
Weak points of the BMW 5 Series E60 diesel according to the ADAC: alternator, starter, hoses and particulate filter
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How much does it cost to repair this fault?
No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.
A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Calculate estimateHow is it checked?
Prefer a 2007 or later car; check the alternator, starter, hoses and particulate filter, and ask by VIN about the recalls (filter heater, boot positive lead).
What are the symptoms?
Alternators and starters that leave the car stranded, coolant or heater hoses, coolant pump (2006), particulate filter (2006 and 2009), crankshaft pulley (2006–2010), chain (2007) and turbo (2009), plus oil-damp drive units and porous brake hoses.
Which cars and years does it affect?
- Brands
- BMW
- Engine / equipment
- BMW 5 Series E60/E61 diesel (520d to 535d)
- Period mentioned
- 2003–2010
Taking it to a garage?
Models with this entry
- BMW Serie 5 (E60/E61)2003–2010
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