BMW E60 in the second hand. BMW E60 - choice - which engine is better Reliable and problematic BMW E60 engines

29.06.2020

Engine

The BMW E60 is a car with an extraordinary appearance, stuffed with advanced technologies for those times. In 2003, the BMW 5 Series in the back of the E60 became a revolutionary car in the class. And now we will figure out how this affected the reliability of the car and whether it makes sense to buy a car in this body in the secondary market.

The E60 is the most popular 5 in BMW history, because the largest number of these cars were produced. In terms of driving performance, it is significantly better than its predecessors. Excellent handling without sacrificing smoothness, perfect axle weight distribution. The car is equipped with the highest level: 6 airbags, dynamic stabilization system, climate control, alloy wheels.

In the secondary market, the simplest options equipped with 156-horsepower 4-cylinder engines are very rare. Basically there are cars with engines of 2.5 and 3 liters.

You can find cars with all-wheel drive and station wagon. Rust on the body is a rarity, but it can be found on the cheapest copies. But basically, the body metal perfectly resists corrosion. Also, the owners of 5-k BMWs are wealthy people who do not save on quality service. But nevertheless, squeaks and clicks in the area of the front panel may appear over time. And all because the body of the 5th series is made using a special technology - the front spars of the racks are made of aluminum and riveted to the steel frame, for the correct weight distribution of the car.

Such a design should be rigid and as strong as possible. But there have often been cases, especially after driving on bad roads, that these connections ceased to be strong. This defect was repaired under warranty. But in the event of a serious accident with damage to the power elements, you will have to take the car to a company service.

Also, if there are problems with electronics, then artisanal craftsmen will not help here either. Although BMW 5 has a lot of problems with electronics. The most common problems in electronics are glitches in the iDrive system. Essentially, it's a computer that controls almost every function in the car, from damper settings to interior lighting brightness settings. If at least one of the sensors fails, this, in most cases, leads to the failure of the entire system. BMW engineers are constantly improving electronics, so the service recommends updating iDrive every six months. And such an operation costs 5,000 rubles. And if the processor fails, you will have to change the entire computer, which will cost 50,000 rubles.

The suspension here is aluminum, thanks to it it was possible to achieve excellent handling. And it is quite reliable, the rear multi-link is especially good, its parts can easily last up to 100,000 km. But there are also weaknesses, for example, stabilizer struts - they serve 20-30 thousand km. Even the steering rack can start to tap after a year of operation, but it should be changed only if fluid starts to flow, which is quite rare. But the hydraulic actuators of active stabilizers flow very often, and they cost serious money - about 50,000 rubles. Therefore, you need to buy a car with a conventional suspension, without the Dynamic Drive system, you can even save money on shock absorbers with it. The front and rear pads run an average of 25-30 thousand km.

Brake discs will last about 60,000 km. A car in this body was produced for only 8 years, and during this time 20 different motors were installed in it. Some motors were discontinued in 2005 and are not found on later versions. But the most problem-free engines are petrol 2.5-liter and 3-liter 6-cylinder engines, and 2.2-liter engines with a capacity of 170 hp. With.

After 2007, direct injection engines of the N53 series appeared, which were installed in the 523i, 525i and 530i. But these motors still eat oil - about 1 liter of oil per 3000 km. And you can control the oil level only by the indicator on the instrument panel, since there is usually no dipstick in motors. And if the light comes on, it means that it is time to add a whole liter of oil. Also after 12,000 km. the light comes on that it's time to change the oil, but mechanics recommend changing it after 10,000 km. run.

It is also necessary to clean the radiator of the cooling system once a year from dust and dirt. But this does not save from leaks. It happens that the radiator begins to flow after a year of operation.

It goes without saying that you need to refuel only with high-quality fuel, because the fuel pump and spark plugs may fail ahead of time. But even if you refuel with high-quality fuel, the catalysts still fail after 100,000 km. run. And it is necessary to make a replacement as soon as possible, because the crumbs from the destroyed honeycombs can get into the cylinders and then the engine will end.

Diesel engines are quite reliable, in winter the car starts well. But the weak point is the turbine, which serves no more than 100,000 km. It is better to avoid a car with a 4-cylinder engine, this is a restyled 520i model. It often has a loss of traction and difficulty starting in cold weather.

Transmission

Gearboxes that are installed in BMW are quite reliable. Mechanical boxes do not break at all, but as a rule, a car with mechanics cannot be found on the secondary market. And in a 6-speed automatic, shocks can sometimes appear during switching, and all due to malfunctions in the control unit. But if you reflash it, then the problems can go away. Sometimes a plastic transmission sump is required, due to severe overheating, it can lead to oil leakage.

In recent years, the fashion for used cars, in particular German cars, has become more and more widespread. This is understandable - German quality has long been an independent brand. However, does it exist and is it worth the money that is asked for it? Let's try to understand.

General information

The BMW E60 and its fellow E61 (the only difference is in the body, the E60 is a sedan, and the E61 is a station wagon) first appeared in 2003 as part of the group's fifth series of cars. At the start, the car did not find recognition - it was difficult for him to compete with his own ancestor - the E39 model, which is still considered the best "five" of all. However, the car was soon “tasted” and although it never reached the heights of the E39, it was able to take its rightful place in the BMW lineup.

E60 and E61 are equipped with both gasoline and turbodiesel engines, with a volume of 2.2, 2.5, 3 and 4.4 (gasoline) and 3 (diesel) liters. The latter exists in the form of four- and six-cylinder. As for gasoline, they are mostly six-cylinder, but the 4.4-liter version already has eight cylinders. Engine power varies from 163 to 333 horsepower. The standard engine is 2.5 liters (192 hp). There are versions with both manual and automatic transmission.

Now that we already know what exactly we are dealing with, let's start looking for both the problems themselves and ways to eliminate them.

Body problems

The most problem-free part of the car. Thanks to the very good work of German designers and chemists, the body feels solid even though some of the parts are made of aluminum. However, the owners should especially take care of the hood, spars, suspension on the subframe and fenders - they are made of soft metal.
Engine problems

It’s worth mentioning the engine right away - it doesn’t have enough stars from the sky, regardless of volume and series. Of course, for European roads it is more than acceptable, but in Russian realities, the bar of 250,000 km, which BMW was so proud of, takes 30 percent of the total. The rest overheat due to a breakdown of the crankcase gas recirculation valve and the formation of carbon deposits on the piston crown and rings.

Another weak point is the exhaust gas converters. They just bake and fall apart after about 100,000 km. Spark plugs with platinum electrodes can last somewhere between 30-40,000 km, and in Europe they gave out 100,000, which is a pretty good result. The bearings of cooled generators serve about the same amount.
Transmission problems (gearbox)

The most competently made part of the car, as, in fact, always with BMW. There are no special problems, the gearbox normally serves up to 150,000 kilometers, although if the driver is careless, it may fail even after 50,000 km. Every 60,000 kilometers it is recommended to change the oil in the boxes.

As for reliability, it is better to look at the option with a manual transmission, especially if the car has a high mileage. Despite the absence of drastic differences in production, a manual transmission lasts a little longer due to a simpler design.
Suspension problems

Mechanically the weakest part of the car (we will still get to the “leader” in service calls). The fact is that the E60 is designed for driving on the highway or even the autobahn, but it is clearly not ready for a meeting with Russian roads. There are three weak points in the suspension - the steering rack, ball bearings and silent brakes of the rear levers, and up to 100,000 km all this rarely survives. So it is worthwhile to carry out diagnostics of the suspension more often and, at the first manifestations of deformation of parts, think about replacing them.
Electronics problems

The winner of our impromptu "hit parade". Most owners mention the BMW E60 electronics extremely obscenely and you can understand them, because despite the rather advanced system (more than 150 electronic components), it is extremely difficult to achieve normal operation from it. The problem lies not in the design itself, but in the software developed by BMW and which, as conceived by the designer, was supposed to take control of all the secondary functions of the car. The fact that some of the electronic units from the first series came out defective and the consequences of this marriage are still manifesting itself does not increase the stability of the BMW E60 electronics either.

Fortunately, in later series, this problem was solved - and the blocks went better, and the software on them was more run-in. However, if you still took a chance and bought yourself an old E60, then here's a little advice for you - go to a car service and carry out a complete diagnosis of the electronics. This will help to identify the presence of a defective unit and replace it with a new one.
Other issues

In addition to the problems that can affect the driving performance of the car, which we have already sorted out, there are also small problems related to the comfort of the driver and passengers. And the most important - parking sensors, both in connection with the "clumsy" electronics, and on their own. When buying a car, they should also be subjected to serious diagnostics.

The brush on the rear window is also unpleasantly surprising. A seemingly simple design begins to jam in the second or third month of use. The solution is to disassemble the mechanism and lubricate it with graphite grease, after cleaning the oxidized places with fine sandpaper.

In addition, sooner or later the steering wheel creaks. There can be three reasons: lack of lubrication on the electric button tracks, damaged steering shaft crosses and a loose spacer under the hood. In the first case, you need to add grease to the tracks, in the second - lubricate or replace the crosses (grease is a temporary solution), in the third - tighten the bolts.

Conclusion

BMW E60 is a pretty good car, but it should not even be compared with the same E39. Of course, after a little “finishing with a file”, the car will even become good, but for the E39 this refinement was not required at all. And if you are completely satisfied with the "old man", you should look for it in good condition, for the price they are approximately comparable with the E60.

General information The BMW E60 and its fellow E61 (the only difference is in the body, the E60 is a sedan, and the E61 is a station wagon) first appeared in 2003 as part of the group's fifth series of cars. At the start, the car did not find recognition - it was difficult for him to compete with his own ancestor - the E39 model, which is still considered the best "five" of all.

However, the car was soon “tasted” and although it never reached the heights of the E39, it was able to take its rightful place in the BMW lineup. E60 and E61 are equipped with both gasoline and turbodiesel engines, with a volume of 2.2, 2.5, 3 and 4.4 (gasoline) and 3 (diesel) liters. The latter exists in the form of four- and six-cylinder. As for gasoline, they are mostly six-cylinder, but the 4.4-liter version already has eight cylinders. Engine power varies from 163 to 333 horsepower. The standard engine is 2.5 liters (192 hp). There are versions with both manual and automatic transmission.

CHARACTERISTICS

The level of equipment of the BMW E60 has become much higher than that of the E39, and the new car has also turned out to be more comfortable and safer.

The "five" BMW in the sixth generation has the following technical characteristics:

dimensions - 4.84 / 1.85 / 1.47 m (length / width / height);
distance between axles (wheelbase) - 2.89 m;
front / rear wheel track - 1.56 / 1.58 m;
the number of people in the cabin - 5 (including the driver);
car weight (curb) - 1.49 tons;
gross weight of a loaded car (five passengers + luggage) - 2.05 tons;
fuel tank capacity - 70 l;
trunk volume - 520 liters.

E60 cars were produced both in front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive versions, BMWs with 2.5 and 3.0 liter internal combustion engines were equipped with all-wheel drive.

ENGINE

BMW E60 engines are installed in various types, and if you take into account all types of fuel systems, you get a total of 19 modifications.

It is easier to distinguish motors by volume.

Petrol:

2000 cm3 (170 hp in two versions);
2300 cm3 (177/190 hp);
2500 cm3 (192/218 hp);
3000 cm3 (231/258/272 hp);
4000 cm3 (306 hp);
4500 cm3 (333 hp);
5000 cm3 (507 hp);
5500 cm3 (367 hp).

Also, various volumes of diesel engines were installed on BMW:

The engines themselves are quite reliable, but require careful operation, it is also necessary to use only high-quality fuel and engine oil.

Like all other engines, BMW power units do not tolerate overheating, and in 2.5 and 3.0-liter N52 internal combustion engines, the cylinder block may fail due to high temperatures.

All BMW engines also sin in that they “eat up” oil a little - but this is not scary, the main thing is to monitor the oil level in the crankcase.

If the consumption begins to approach the mark of 1l / 1000 km, then you should already contact a car service.

On N52B30 engines, after 70-80 thousand km, hydraulic lifters can knock, the problem is eliminated by replacing them.

This phenomenon was observed on motors until 2008, after the engine was finalized, and the valves on it were extremely rare to knock.

In the future, the N52 series of motors was replaced by the N53 - the new engines became even more reliable.

Diesel engines are even more critical to fuel quality than gasoline engines, and Behu diesel fuel should only be refueled at the “correct” gas stations.

First of all, the turbine fails from bad diesel fuel, problems can begin in the first hundred thousand kilometers.

Even on motors, the ventilation system is often clogged, and if it is clogged, oil begins to flow from all the cracks.

BMW diesel engines also have one very good quality - it is traditionally believed that a diesel engine does not start well in cold weather, but BMW engines violate this “tradition”, they start without any problems at ambient temperatures up to -300C.

Body and electrical

BMW's paintwork is very durable, and rust should not appear even on the oldest copies of 2003. If there is corrosion, this is a direct indication of an accident experienced and subsequent poor-quality repairs. The interior trim is also durable. And if the mileage is a little more than 100 thousand kilometers, and the leather of the steering wheel and seats is already worn out, run away from this instance - the mileage is very twisted. By the way, the mileage is written on several blocks at once, and it is not easy to completely destroy the traces of twisting. In addition, the entire official history of car maintenance can be found at any dealership even without service documents.

Be sure to find out if the positive wire has changed. The cars of the first years of production had poor insulation and the wire shorted to ground, which sometimes led to a fire. For station wagons, check the operation of the panoramic roof. After six or seven years, the folding mechanism warps and wedges. You also need to carefully monitor the condition of the drainage holes. If they become clogged, you can fill the engine control unit. The generator is reliable, but sometimes after 150 thousand bearings begin to buzz.

Transmission and running gear

The main cost sources for the ZF six-step are the mechatronic control unit and the misting pan.

On the 5th series there are three 6-speed gearboxes (mechanics and two automatics). Traditional mechanics is very reliable and its resource is quite comparable to the resource of a car. Even the clutch rarely needs attention before 200 thousand kilometers. With automatic transmissions, the situation is more complicated. Two hydromechanics were installed on the E60 - Jim's 6L45 and ZF 6HP. The American unit is reliable and, subject to an oil change every 100 thousand, will not bother for a long time. But there are more questions about the 6-speed ZF.

On the "five" there were two modifications - 6HP19 and 6HP28. Already by 100 thousand kilometers, a plastic pan sweats, which deforms with age. Replacing the gasket is not enough here, you will have to change the pallet. But it's still half the trouble. At the same run, the valves of the complex mechatronic unit become clogged and the latter fails.

All this is accompanied by strong vibration and shocks when switching. It happens that an expensive unit can be repaired. In order not to run into expensive repairs, it is better to change a set of solenoids every 100-120 thousand kilometers for prevention. The second place in the hit parade of breakdowns is occupied by a torque converter, which most of the time works in blocking mode, which affects the resource. Another “pig” is thrown by the oil pump, whose bushings wear out. If you start the problem, there is a risk of running into a box overhaul with the replacement of all friction clutches and drums.

Monster V10 was placed on the M5 version. To the engine, given the degree of its forcing, there are no questions. But the clutch on the SMG robotic box often does not withstand the load.

There is another gearbox: the robotic SMG III, found on charged versions from BMW Motorsport - the M5. Its main problem is a quickly “burning” clutch that cannot withstand the pressure of a monstrous ten-cylinder engine. To replace, you will have to remove not only the box, but the entire exhaust system. Therefore, the repair will result in a round sum.

Every sixth car is equipped with the xDrive all-wheel drive system. There are no special problems with it, but by 200 thousand kilometers the handout electric motor is buggy. Another "feature" of the all-wheel drive versions was the rapid wear of the brake discs, grinding down to 35-40 thousand kilometers. The reason is in the algorithm of the system itself - xDrive actively uses brake mechanisms for its work, slowing down one or the other wheel. But the leakage of the front oil seal of the rear gearbox does not depend on the type of drive.

Suspension durability on the E60 (as well as on many BMW models) is largely dependent on operating conditions, which are often far from ideal. Nevertheless, with the exception of bushings and stabilizer struts, which live no more than 60–80 thousand kilometers, most elements reach up to 120–150 thousand kilometers. Shock absorbers sometimes leak at this distance.

At the same time, change the ball joints and silent blocks of the front levers, since there are original repair kits. If you decide to take the Touring station wagon, be sure to check the capacity of the rear air suspension, which many Tourings are equipped with. Dirt entering the system kills air springs and a compressor by 150 thousand kilometers. At the same run, the steering rack starts knocking. It’s bad if this happens with the “active” Active steering rack with a variable gear ratio, because it costs like a cast-iron bridge. Although most often the steering shaft cardan shafts become the source of knocking.

The average market value of the BMW E60 depending on the year of manufacture
Year of issue	Price range, rub.
2003	450 000 -700 000
2004	480 000 - 780 000
2005	490 000 - 830 000
2006	500 000 - 880 000
2007	550 000 - 920 000
2008	595 000 - 1 150 000
2009	650 000 - 1 230 000
2010	720 000 - 1 350 000

The BMW 5 Series is a popular representative of German premium business class cars. The fifth generation became available in July 2003 as a sedan - model designation E60. In May 2004, a modification appeared in the back of the Touring station wagon - E61. Production of the E60 continued until March 2010, when the sixth-generation BMW 5 F10 replaced it. In March 2007, the "five" was updated: the changes affected the front bumper, lighting, interior trim, and technical equipment.

The assembly of the E60 for the Russian market was carried out at the BMW facilities in Dingolfing, Germany and in Kaliningrad from car kits at the Avtotor enterprise. In addition, the "five" was collected in India, Indonesia, Thailand, China, Mexico and Egypt. In total, about 1 million 400 thousand BMW E60 were sold.

Engines

During the production of the BMW 5, 13 modifications of the E60 were created, on which 24 gasoline and diesel engines were installed. The base model BMW 520i received an in-line six-cylinder M54V22 engine with a working volume of 2.2 liters and a power of 170 hp. In 2005, the M54 was replaced by the N52B25 - 2.5 l / 170 hp, and the basic version was designated 523i.

The N52 series engine is afraid of overheating, which can lead to a magnesium alloy block. Many owners of N52 series engines note the presence of vibration at idle speed. There are also cases of the appearance of a knock on the exhaust camshaft.

High oil consumption up to 0.3-0.5 liters per 1 thousand km is a common thing for BMW gasoline engines. But the problem of the “oil burner” was especially acute in the N52B25, where sometimes the oil consumption exceeded 1 liter per 1,000 km. Reason: occurrence of rings after 40-60 thousand km, and loss of performance by valve stem seals. The combination of these two factors almost inevitably led to clogging of the catalyst after 100-120 thousand km. Worse, if scuffs were subsequently found on the walls of the cylinders. The problem of increased oil consumption was solved by an expensive replacement of the piston group with a modified one.

In 2007, the base version again became the 520i with the N53 engine. This motor is demanding on fuel quality, a high sulfur content kills it. Therefore, the N53 has never been delivered to the markets of North America and Russia. These regions continued to use the N52 and N54 engines.

On the 523i modification, the old M54V25 was first used - an in-line six 2.5 l / 194 hp. In 2005, the M54 gave way to the N52B25, which in turn was replaced by the N53B25.

Until 2005, the 525i and 525xi were equipped with the M54B25 engine, after - the N52B25 218 hp, and since 2007 - the 3-liter inline six N53B30 with 218 hp.

The 530i and 530xi versions were originally equipped with the M54B30 with 231 hp, since 2005 with the N52B30 / 258 hp, and since 2007 with the N53B30 / 272 hp. The N52B30 motor has no problems with increased oil consumption, like its younger brother B25.

3-liter versions with N52B30 often began to pester with knocks after 60-80 thousand km - immediately after starting a cold engine. Knocking occurred in the valve clearance compensation system of HVA elements (hydraulic lifters). More often the problem was observed in cars operated mainly for short distances. In the future, the knock did not stop even after the engine warmed up. The root cause - the lubrication system did not provide enough oil to the hydraulic lifters. Replacing hydraulic lifters solved the problem only for the next 60-80 thousand km. After November 31, 2008, the defect was completely eliminated due to a change in the design of the cylinder head and the oil supply to the hydraulic compensators.

The 540i was powered by the N62B40 8-cylinder V-shaped 360 hp throughout its history. Weaknesses: tubes of the cooling system located in the collapse of the block, and a low resource of valve stem seals.

BMW 545i existed in the lineup until 2005. The V8 N62B44 was determined as the power unit - 4.4 l / 333 hp. Here, scuffs were sometimes found on the walls of the cylinders.

In 2005, the flagship role was taken by the BMW 550i with V8 N62B48 - 4.8 l / 367 hp. Sometimes pistons lay in the engine, the cost of repairs resulted in a considerable 300-400 thousand rubles.

For North America, their modifications were offered: 528i and 535i. 528i with 230 hp N52B30 engine. replaced 525i in 2007. Since 2008, the 535th has been equipped with an in-line 3-liter twin-turbo engine N54B30 / 300 hp, which received a lot of criticism due to the large number of injection pump failures.

The engines of the M54 series turned out to be the most reliable in the entire line of BMW E60 engines. The high engine life is due to the presence of cast-iron sleeves in an aluminum block and a time-tested design.

Gasoline units have a number of common problems. The most common is a crankcase ventilation valve (CVKG) that clogs over time. Its resource is about 80-120 thousand km. If you do not replace the valve in time, then in cold weather it can squeeze oil seals and oil out of the engine. The cost of a new KVKG is about 6-8 thousand rubles. After restyling, the ventilation valve was built into the valve cover, which increased the replacement cost to 20 thousand rubles.

After 100-150 thousand km, the VANOS variable valve timing system often requires attention - about 20-25 thousand rubles.

With a run of more than 150-200 thousand km, DISA malfunctions (separate air intake system) occur: the membrane breaks or, worse, the damper of the actuating unit flies off. In the first case, the engine starts to work unstably, in the second case, an overhaul of the engine is almost inevitable, which will require about 140-160 thousand rubles (typical for N52). The cost of a new DISA executive node is about 8-10 thousand rubles.

An increase in oil consumption, with the exception of N52B25, after 150-200 thousand km, as a rule, is due to the "aging" of valve stem seals. For a replacement in a car service, they will ask about 50-60 thousand rubles.

Diesel modification 520d with M47D20 engine 163 hp. appeared in 2005. The weak point is the thermostat housing that deforms over time, which makes it difficult to warm up the engine at low temperatures and increases fuel consumption.

In 2007, the M47 was replaced by the N47D20 with 177 hp. The N47 engine family is prone to excessive wear and broken timing chains. The consequences are costly repairs or even engine replacements. A knock at the rear of the motor indicates the need to replace the chain. Since March 2011, the problem has been resolved, but BMW has not officially acknowledged the defect, citing improper maintenance of the engine by the owners.

All other diesel models received turbodiesels of the M57 series: 525d - until 2007 M57D25 / 177 hp, after - M57D30 / 197 hp; 530d and 535d - M57D30 / from 218 to 286 hp

Turbodiesels of the M57 series were also not without flaws. One of the defects is leaking intake manifold flap seals (after 100-120 thousand km). On pre-styling copies, in addition, there were cases of broken dampers. The current manifold floods the glow plug control unit. Another drawback is the cracking of the steel exhaust manifold. It is recommended to change it to an eternal cast-iron collector from the "five" of the fourth generation E39. Also, the EGR cooler often burns out.

The turbocharger of diesel modifications runs over 150-200 thousand km. The torsional vibration damper serves more than 100-150 thousand km. About 20 thousand rubles will be asked for a new "pulley". The crankshaft pulley of gasoline modifications reaches 150-200 thousand km.

The thermostat and pump, as a rule, serve more than 100-150 thousand km. About 2 thousand rubles will have to be paid for the original thermostat, and about 12 thousand rubles for the pump. The radiator may be asked to be replaced after 100-150 thousand km - about 10-12 thousand rubles.

Transmission

The E60 was equipped with 6-speed manual and automatic transmissions. There are no complaints about the operation of a manual gearbox. With "automatic" the situation is opposite. Most owners after 100-150 thousand km note the appearance of shocks when switching. After 120-160 thousand km, the automatic transmission pan begins to “sweat”. The pallet is made of plastic, which begins to lead over time. It will not be possible to get off only by replacing the gasket, and it is impossible to pull with the replacement of the pallet. Otherwise, the pan may “leak well” or burst at the most inopportune moment, and the box will be left without oil. The cost of a new pallet is about 8 thousand rubles.

After 150-200 thousand km, there are also more serious malfunctions of the “machine”: failure of mechatronics (about 100 thousand rubles) or torque converter (about 60 thousand rubles).

After 150-200 thousand km, the rear gearbox oil seals sometimes begin to leak, and it may be necessary to replace the driveshaft support. On all-wheel drive modifications, at about the same time, problems arise with the transfer case electric motor.

Chassis

Racks and bushings of the front anti-roll bar go more than 60-100 thousand km. Front and rear wheel bearings serve more than 100-150 thousand km: 5 thousand rubles for the original hub and 3 thousand rubles for the analogue.

Front shock absorbers care for more than 100-150 thousand km, rear - more than 150-200 thousand km. A set of new shock absorbers from dealers will cost 35-45 thousand rubles: front 10-13 thousand rubles, rear 8-10 thousand rubles. Analogues are slightly cheaper: front - 8-9 thousand rubles, rear 6-7 thousand rubles.

Suspension arms often require replacement after 90-120 thousand km, more careful owners reach 150-160 thousand km. The cost of a complete overhaul is about 50-70 thousand rubles.

Most station wagons are equipped with rear air suspension, the task of which is not so much to increase comfort as to maintain a constant ground clearance regardless of load. Pneumoballoons go more than 100-150 thousand km: about 7-8 thousand rubles. The air compressor also serves the same amount: the main reason for failure is the ingress of dirt into the system due to leaky hoses and tubes of the air supply system. In wet weather and in cold weather, the air suspension ECU often “fails”.

Active stabilizers of the Dynamic Drive system leak from time to time in winter. Replacement with a new stabilizer (about 30 thousand rubles) does not mean that the owner will get rid of the defect. Sometimes the stabilizer tubes also begin to leak - 2 lines of 8 thousand rubles each.

Tie rods serve more than 90-120 thousand km. The steering rack often starts knocking after 100-150 thousand km. The cost of a new rail is about 40-50 thousand rubles, a knocked rail will be sorted out for 20-25 thousand rubles. The same fate awaits the active steering rack - 70-80 thousand rubles. The reason for knocking in the steering wheel is also often the cardan in the lower section of the steering shaft - about 10 thousand rubles.

Body

The quality of painting the body of the BMW 5 does not raise questions - the body is not prone to corrosion. Unpleasant paint swelling is found only on the fifth door of the Touring. Bare metal in places of chips does not bloom. Over time, chips may appear on the arches of the rear wings.

The frame of the panoramic roof of station wagons often fails after 100-150 thousand km: the drive mechanism wears out and wedges due to skew. The cost of repairs is about 25-30 thousand rubles.

The front optics sometimes sweat, which contributes to the failure of the adaptive headlight control unit. Contacts in the rear lights often burn out.

During operation, the trapezoid motor fails, or the contacts in the gearbox are oxidized. A new trapezoid assembly with a motor costs about 15-20 thousand rubles. The rear wiper drive on the Touring often turns sour.

Drainage holes that clog over time can be a big drain on your wallet later on. Clogged front drains can flood the engine ECU or brake booster. Clogged hatch drains contribute to the appearance of water in the trunk, where the electronic systems are located. In particular, there are interruptions in the operation of the audio system, the image on the display disappears, and the on-board IDrive system “freezes”. The cost of a new block is 10-15 thousand rubles. Blocks can be filled and accidentally spilled liquid in the trunk.

Salon

Sometimes the silence in the cabin of the BMW 5 Series is broken by squeaks. The most common is in the front part in the area of \u200b\u200bthe panel. To eliminate it, it is necessary to tighten the loose bolts of the struts under the hood. On irregularities, the “pins” of locking the doors may sound: it is treated by replacing the sealing rings or with electrical tape. At the back, the bracket of the lock for attaching the rear seat backs sometimes creaks. Over time, the special grease from the electronic tracks of the steering wheel is erased, and when it is turned, a creak is emitted.

A fragile ashtray often breaks - about 5 thousand rubles will be asked for a new one. On long runs, plastic interior trim elements begin to “climb”.

After 100-150 thousand km, the stove motor may whistle. Lubrication helps for a while. A new motor will cost 4-5 thousand rubles. Replacement will require parsing the front panel - the cost of work is about 4-5 thousand rubles. Frequent problems with heated seats. The cost of new heating is about 25 thousand rubles.

Electrician

Electricity is the most common cause of headaches for BMW 5 E60 owners. Periodic "glitches" are observed in the airbag control system, steering and light sensor.

After driving through puddles in wet weather, the battery discharge is sometimes observed. There is only one treatment - drying the car. The battery discharge can also be caused by the failure of the IBS intelligent negative terminal, which is designed to read the battery status and control its charging. The cost of a new IBS sensor is about 7 thousand rubles.

There have been cases of spontaneous combustion on the BMW 5 Series. The reason is a design miscalculation in the insulation of the positive battery wire in the trunk. The insulation melts, and the "plus" closes to ground. Most often, everything ends with a malfunction in the electronics, or the engine stops starting.

Parking sensors fail after 100 thousand km, and in winter they often “fail”. The cost of a new original sensor is about 6-8 thousand rubles, an analogue is about 1.5-2 thousand rubles.

Problems with high-quality reception of radio signals, the operation of remote control door locks and the operation of the upper brake light on station wagons are caused by moisture ingress into the electronic unit at the top of the rear door. The cost of the new unit is about 12 thousand rubles. In addition, malfunctions also appear due to the breaking of the wiring harness on the left or right side of the tailgate.

The spontaneous triggering of the standard alarm that occurs is associated with the failure of the hood limit switch.

After 100-150 thousand km, the generator bearings may make noise. The cost of repair is about 2-3 rubles. In the event of a generator pulley failure, you will have to spend another 4-5 thousand rubles.

Conclusion

BMW 5-series does not shine with high reliability and sometimes presents "expensive surprises". To maintain the Bavarian in technically sound condition, a sufficiently large supply of funds will be required. But many are not stopped by serious periodic expenses: admirers of the BMW brand are ready to continue paying for comfort and status.

This model is probably the most popular generation, despite the fact that many argued about the design. The BMW 5-Series e60 was produced until 2007, and a year earlier it was restyled.

The restyled version was already produced before 2010, and we will discuss it in more detail. The car was produced in the sedan and station wagon, of course, the sedan was much more popular than them, more than 1 million copies were sold. After it, by the way, it was released.

Exterior

There was a lot of controversy about the appearance, not everyone liked it. The muzzle has a slightly raised hood with lines along the edges. The radiator grill is made separately from the hood, and its shape is made in a uniform style. New headlights with so-called angel eyes are installed, and above them is a stylish line of daytime running lights. The not very large front bumper received a rectangular air intake decorated with a chrome line in the lower part. Around the edges are round fog lights and in fact this is where the front ends.

Now let's look at the BMW 5 Series E60 car in profile, the model has large wheel arch extensions connected at the bottom by a stamping line near the threshold. The top line looks nice, it connects to the headlight. The windows received a small chrome edging in a circle. In fact, there is nothing else on the side.

But many liked the back part, as the new optics has a simply chic interior design. The trunk lid has a small so-called duck lip, which slightly improves aerodynamics. The rear bumper is massive in size, its lower part is covered with reflectors or reflectors, and already under the bumper there is an exhaust pipe.

sedan dimensions:

length - 4841 mm;
width - 1846 mm;
height - 1468 mm;
wheelbase - 2888 mm;
clearance - 142 mm.

Station wagon dimensions:

length - 4843 mm;
width - 1846 mm;
height - 1491 mm;
wheelbase - 2886 mm;
clearance - 143 mm.

Characteristics

Type	Volume	Power	Torque	Overclocking	Max Speed	Number of cylinders
Diesel	2.0 l	190 HP	400 H*m	7.5 sec.	235 km/h	4
Petrol	2.0 l	177 HP	350 H*m	8.4 sec.	226 km/h	4
Diesel	3.0 l	235 HP	500 H*m	6.8 sec.	250 km/h	6
Diesel	3.0 l	286 HP	580 H*m	6.4 sec.	250 km/h	6
Petrol	3.0 l	218 HP	270 H*m	8.2 sec.	234 km/h	6
Petrol	2.5 l	218 HP	250 H*m	7.9 sec.	242 km/h	6
Petrol	4.0 l	306 HP	390 H*m	6.1 sec.	250 km/h	V8

In the last years of production, the manufacturer offered the buyer 7 power units of different sizes and fuel requirements. Motors cannot be called the most reliable, especially in modern times. Let's move on to discussing each aggregate in more detail.

BMW 5-Series e60 petrol engines:

The base is a technologically simple 2-liter 16-valve engine. The Bavarian aspirated produces 156 horses and 200 units of torque. The motor is designed for the most relaxed movement around the city. 9.6 seconds - acceleration to hundreds, maximum speed - 219 km / h. Consumption is high, almost 12 liters in the city and 6 on the highway - a bit too much.
The 525 configuration included the N53B30 unit, which produced 218 horses and 250 H * m of torque. This is a 2.5 liter engine that can accelerate the sedan to the first hundred in 8 seconds, and up to a maximum of 242 km / h. He asks for more fuel for his "services", approximately 14 liters in the urban cycle.
The 530i e60 is essentially no different from the previous one. The unit is an in-line 6-cylinder naturally aspirated engine. The volume of three liters and 272 horsepower reduces the dynamics to 6.6 seconds, the maximum speed is already limited by the computer. Consumption of approximately 14 liters of AI-95 and this is in quiet mode. Both of these motors began to cause problems after 60 thousand kilometers, the HVA hydraulic lifters became clogged. Solving the problem also helps thousands per 60 kilometers. Valve stem seals also fail, fixing the problem costs 50,000 rubles.
The much-desired version of the 540i was powered by the N62B40 engine. The engine is an atmospheric V8 with distributed injection and a volume of 4 liters. 306 horses and 390 units of torque give the dynamics of 6.1 seconds to hundreds and the same limited top speed. 16 liters in the city is quite a bit much, in fact the consumption is even greater. Valve stem seals also do not last long, and cooling problems are also often present.

Diesel engines BMW 5 Series e60:

Basic diesel unit N47D20 with a volume of 2 liters. Engine power 177 horses and 350 H * m of torque at medium speeds. Direct fuel injection into the unit, low consumption of 7 liters of diesel fuel in the city. By the way, a car with this engine accelerates to hundreds in 8 seconds, the maximum speed is 228 km / h. The motor has big problems with the timing chain, repairs are very expensive, some even just change the engine.
A turbocharged diesel 6-cylinder row engine is also present in the lineup. The engine produces 235 horses and 500 units of torque. There are no special problems with it. A sedan equipped with this power unit accelerates in 7 seconds to the first hundred, the maximum speed is limited.
535d - a version equipped with a M57D30 diesel engine, which is a 6-cylinder in-line engine that produces 286 horses and 500 units of torque. Acceleration to hundreds of approximately 6 seconds, the maximum speed is the same. With regards to fuel appetite, the situation is as follows, 9 liters of diesel fuel in the city and less than 6 on the highway. Here, the seals of the intake manifold flaps sometimes leak, and the exhaust manifold also sometimes cracks.

With regards to gearboxes, the manufacturer offered a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed automatic. Naturally, there are practically no mechanical versions in Russia, it is not stylish to take a car of this level with mechanics. After 100 thousand kilometers, the machine starts to cause problems a little bit. There are problems with the pallet, which can burst if the problem is not noticed in time. After a little more time, the automatic transmission starts to kick and the torque converter fails.

Fully independent suspension is quite comfortable, it delivers a lot of pleasure. The chassis also has driving style settings and Dynamic Drive stabilizers. There are a lot of problems, the stabilizer struts of the BMW 5-Series e60, wheel bearings, shock absorbers and levers quickly become unusable. You can’t call the suspension terrible in terms of reliability, it’s just that in modern times, most cars need to change all this, and most likely this should be the second replacement. Be careful when buying.

Here, as many know, rear-wheel drive is loved, as young people love drifting. The rear gearbox starts to leak after 100 thousand runs, after which it is necessary to replace the driveshaft support. There are all-wheel drive versions, but they are less common, although much better in terms of reliability.

Salon e60

It's cool to be inside, everything is done with high quality and from good materials. Now the interior looks good, not quite modern, but not too old. Let's start by tradition with the seats, comfortable thick leather chairs are located in front. Electric adjustments and heating are of course present.

A cool and comfortable sofa is located behind, three passengers will be located there and the maximum that is there is heating. There is enough free space in front and behind, there is no excess, but most importantly there will be no discomfort.

The steering column looks really simple, the only unique detail is the slightly unusual manual shift paddles. The steering wheel, of course, is sheathed in leather, it was equipped with a small number of buttons designed for the BMW 5 Series e60 audio system and cruise. There are height and reach adjustments. A simple dashboard, for some reason many people liked it. Two large analog sensors with chrome trim, the central part has an on-board computer that signals errors.

The simplicity of the center console is disappointing, it did not receive a large abundance of various equipment. A small display of the multimedia system and navigation is mounted inside the dashboard. After that, under the deflectors, there is a simple air conditioning control unit, roughly speaking 3 washers and nothing more. At the very bottom, seat heating is adjusted.

Partially made of wood tunnel, there we see the much-loved little gear knob. There is a parking button on the handbrake. Nearby is the key to enable the sports mode and the media control puck. Now, on modern cars, along with the washer, they make a bunch of buttons, but this is not here. A mechanical handbrake, an armrest with a compartment for a mobile phone, this is where the tunnel ends.

The luggage compartment of the BMW 5-Series e60 is very good, 520 liters has a trunk volume. It is noteworthy that the station wagon should logically have a larger volume, but it is the same.

Price

This model has already been discontinued, so it is unlikely that it will be possible to buy a new one. There are a lot of options on the secondary market, on average it can be taken in good condition for 750,000 rubles. Complete sets are different, here is what equipment awaits you upon purchase:

leather upholstery;
Cruise control;
power seats;
heated seats;
separate climate control;
xenon optics;
multimedia system;
navigation.

In general, this is a good car that has already become legendary. You can buy it yourself, but you will have to be careful when buying. A lot of dead options are offered, do not look at them, when examining, pay attention to the main jambs. Remember that despite your age, repairs will still be expensive.