1.8

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
89,642 miles

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problem #2

Jan 012020

530

  • 149,810 miles
The contact owns a 2004 BMW 530I. The contact stated after driving the vehicle for two hours there was an abnormal odor of fuel detected. The vehicle was taken to BMW of nashville (1568 mallory ln, brentwood, tn 37027(615) 928-2541) however, the mechanic was unable to determine the failure. The vehicle was not repaired however, the fuel tank cover was replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 149,810.

- Murfreesboro, TN, USA

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problem #1

Mar 152006

530 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 29,474 miles
The contact owns a 2004 BMW 530I. While driving approximately 45 mph the air bag light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the front passenger side seat mat sensor on March 15, 2006 because it was defective. The failure recurred in July 2010. He took the vehicle back to the dealer and was advised that he had to pay for the repairs. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact also stated that the fuel gauge was no longer working properly. The fuel gauge displayed one quarter of a tank and a half of tank; however, the fuel tank was empty and caused the vehicle shut off. The failure was not repaired. The failure failure mileage was 29,474 and the current mileage was 82,000. Updated 03/02/11 updated 04/29/11

- Huntington Beach, CA, USA

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