I purchased this BMW 525I used from a person that obtained it from a wholesale dealer, it had some minor frontend damage from a fender bender (broken grill, ding to hood) showing 107900 miles. Everything else checked out. I few months later I noticed a slight change in transmission sound, but it might have been due to the cold temperatures here in Wisconsin. A couple of days later while just finishing going up a slight straight incline at around 45mph the transmission dropped down into limp down mode and a temporary notice came up on the computer screen indicating a transmission problem. Stopping and restarting the engine cleared the problem, the next day near the same spot it occurred again. I assumed the transmission might be low on fluid but looking online BMW indicated this is a no service transmission but that it is possible to check the fluid level by accessing a plug under the car. When a service tech checked he said the fluid level was normal but smelled burnt. He recommended against any service in that it likely would result in faster complete failure. The problem has not reoccurred and no codes show in the system file, in that BMW insisted on no providing a method to check the transmission fluid, they assumed the liability for failure if regular maintainance (transmission flush) could have prevented this failure.

- Somerset, WI, USA

There are 3 recalls reported for my year make and model of a car I just purchased that at giving me problems and I'm receiving warning messages on my navigation but my VIN is not registering with dealership for being eligible for resolution please reply back with steps to repair

- Vallejo, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2005 BMW 525I. The contact stated that the vehicle decelerated independently while being operated at low speeds. The air bag warning indicator and service transmission warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000. Updated 02/16/17

- Fort Worth, TX, USA

Transmission jerks as if you are missing a spark or it is trying to find a higher or lower gear while cruising in traffic between 32-40 mph.

- Lorton, VA, USA

The contact owns a 2005 BMW 525I. The contact stated that there was a pan sleeve gasket leak coming from the transmission. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a routine inspection when they found the transmission leak. The dealer stated that a gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that there were no recalls addressing the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 80,000.

- Sacramento, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2005 BMW 545I. The contact stated that while braking, the transmission shifted and the vehicle abnormally accelerated barely missing a collision with a pedestrian. The contact stated the failure would occur intermittently when driving at speeds of 20-40 mph. The dealer advised there was a programming error that could be repaired, but the repair was not covered under the contact's warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 45,000.

- Rolling Hills Estates, CA, USA