1999 BMW 5 Series
Typical repair costs
- Battery replacement $150–$320
- Cabin air filter replacement $48–$103
- Check-engine light diagnosis $100–$200
- Engine air filter replacement $30–$75
- Front brake pads $200–$350
- Front brake pads and rotors $335–$625
National guide ranges for independent shops, before tax, typical for most cars. Prices for this exact car vary. Estimate a repair for your car →
Fuel economy
| Trim | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 528i | 14.6 | 9.9 | 12.5 L/100 km |
| 528i | 13.0 | 8.9 | 11.2 L/100 km |
| 528i Touring | 14.6 | 9.9 | 12.5 L/100 km |
| 528i Touring | 14.5 | 9.8 | 12.4 L/100 km |
| 540i | 14.7 | 10.4 | 12.8 L/100 km |
| 540i | 16.4 | 10.7 | 13.8 L/100 km |
| 540i Touring | 15.5 | 11.9 | 13.9 L/100 km |
Official: NRCan Fuel Consumption Ratings.
Recalls
No Transport Canada recalls on file for this model and year.
Show 1 U.S. recall
U.S. recalls (NHTSA) with no Transport Canada record. They may not cover vehicles sold in Canada; check your VIN.
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Steering: linkages: rod: relay: connecting
NHTSA (U.S.) 19E058000 ·
ZF Group North America Operations (ZF) is recalling certain Lemförder Steering Center Rods sold as aftermarket parts for 1996-2004 BMW 5-Series (E39) vehicles. The steering center rods may have an insufficient ball pin pull force that may allow the rods to detach from the steerin...
Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database; U.S. recalls from NHTSA.
Maintenance schedule
CarDoc doesn’t have the manufacturer schedule for this model yet. Follow the schedule in your owner’s manual.
Specs
- Body type
- Sedan, Wagon
- Engines
- 2.8 L 6-cylinder, 4.4 L 8-cylinder
- Fuel
- Gas
- Transmissions
- Automatic 4-spd, Manual 5-spd, Automatic 5-spd, Manual 6-spd
- Drivetrains
- RWD