2.1

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
73,359 miles

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problem #3

Jan 152019

530

  • 146,000 miles
I have coolant leaks and power steering leaks and oil leaks, my alignment in batires are inward causing my tires to worn out quick, electric problem sometimes car won't start randomly making me to jump start it, my suspension is bad not sure why but causing my tire traction light go on makes it very hard to stay in control of car when driving on freeway

- Sacramento, CA, USA

problem #2

Jul 292008

530

  • 74,000 miles
Had my front thrust rod bushings replaced at BMW dealer due to vibration in steering at about 40,000 miles. Problem returned at 74000 miles (2.5 years later). Defective material results in bushing cracks which negatively affects steering.

- Vallejo, CA, USA

problem #1

Aug 102002

530 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 78 miles
Suspension.....steering wheel vibration

- Maineville, OH, USA