8.8

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
2,700 miles

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2003 BMW 525 engine problems

engine problem

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2003 BMW 525 Owner Comments

problem #1

Feb 232004

525 6-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 2,700 miles

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

While shifting gears from first to second, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. Driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle by engaging the emergency brake. The consumer pulled over to the shoulder and noticed that the gas pedal was stuck. Consumer was able to release the pedal. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and it took 5 days for them to replace the broken pedal.

- Vienna, VA, USA

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