10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
28,333 miles

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problem #3

Dec 182017

550

  • 85,000 miles
I have been in contact with BMW of North America for 8 weeks. My 2008 BMW 550I caught fire while stationary at a gas station at the gas pump. The fire department was called out to contain the fire. The fire inspector and the fire chief both stated that it was a wiring issue. I have the fire report. I was finally able to get BMW of North America to inspect the vehicle on Feb. 5, 2018 and was told there 'looks like there could have been'work done to the wiring of the car. I have owned the vehicle since April 2017 (7 months) and have not done any work to the wiring. I also pulled a carfax report before purchasing the vehicle. It showed 0 accidents and 0 major mechanical working. I asked BMW for a copy of the inspector's report and was denied. That really made me suspect something foul from BMW.

- Shreveport, LA, USA

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problem #2

Feb 242016

550

  • miles
Fraud activity possible clone refinanced identity theft remote access was put on unauthorized threat safety for owner. Two loan start dates one in repo

- Ft Worth, TX, USA

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problem #1

Feb 082008

550 8-cyl

  • miles
2008 BMW 545I with damage due to towing company. Consumer states that she would like reimbursement of the repairs to fix the vehicle after the towing company damaged it. The consumer stated the rims and front spoiler were damaged.

- Fresh Meadows, NY, USA

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