7.7

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
6,000 miles

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2003 BMW 525 electrical problems

electrical problem

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2003 BMW 525 Owner Comments

problem #2

Aug 012005

525 6-cyl

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

2003 BMW 525I died twice leaving the consumer stranded.** answer required***. the ignition coils failed on the vehicle. The consumer stated the vehicle made a terrible noise when it was first started, the dealer replaced numerous parts, but to no avail.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #1

Sep 212004

525 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 12,000 miles
Repeated ignition coil failure on my 2003 BMW 525I series. The dealers has attempted to repair pair this same problem four times. I question the safety of this vehicle.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

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