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really awful- Typical Repair Cost:
- No data
- Average Mileage:
- 117,800 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 1 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (1 reports)
wheels / hubs problem
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Has anyone heard about this happening with any BMW's?
The hub failed at 75 mph, the front left wheel fell off and the 1997 525tds hit the concrete median and rolled 2 and 1/2 times.
fortunately no injuries.
I've heard of hub troubles on BMW's but this is much more worrisome.
- Robert S., Denver, CO, US