2003 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 525i | 13.1 | 9.1 | 11.3 L/100 km |
| 525i | 13.1 | 8.8 | 11.2 L/100 km |
| 525i Sport Wagon | 13.7 | 9.8 | 12.0 L/100 km |
| 525i Sport Wagon | 14.2 | 9.7 | 12.2 L/100 km |
| 530i | 14.2 | 9.6 | 12.1 L/100 km |
| 530i | 12.8 | 8.7 | 10.9 L/100 km |
| 540i | 14.7 | 10.4 | 12.8 L/100 km |
| 540i | 16.4 | 10.7 | 13.8 L/100 km |
| 540i Sport Wagon | 15.5 | 11.9 | 13.9 L/100 km |
Official: NRCan Fuel Consumption Ratings.
Recalls
Recalls are listed by model and year and may not apply to every vehicle. Check your VIN on the official recall site.
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Airbag
Transport Canada 2019020 ·
2023 Update - BMW has updated this recall and issued a do not drive advisory for all vehicles that that not yet been repaired. Some vehicles may contain a replacement sport steering wheel with a Takata driver-front air bag module. Long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and...
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Airbag
Transport Canada 2015230 ·
2023 Update - BMW has updated this recall and issued a do not drive advisory for all vehicles that that not yet been repaired. Long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in...
Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
Show 2 U.S. recalls
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...
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Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan
NHTSA (U.S.) 12E029000 ·
This recall involves aftermarket parts sold by Valeo. Valeo is recalling certain engine cooling fans, part numbers 696121, 696273, and 696275, used as service replacement parts for model year 2008-2011 BMW 1-Series, 2006-2011 BMW 3-Series, 2000-2009 BMW 5-Series, 2004-2005 BMW 6-...
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
- 2.5 L 6-cylinder, 3.0 L 6-cylinder, 4.4 L 8-cylinder
- Fuel
- Gas
- Transmissions
- Automatic (S5), Manual 5-spd, Automatic 5-spd, Manual 6-spd
- Drivetrains
- RWD