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8.0
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- $600
- Average Mileage:
- 77,000 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 1 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- repair regulator (1 reports)
electrical problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
Known problem for 2006 5 series BMW (E60) is the VANOS regulator. It basically adjusts the variable timing. Would not buy another over priced "luxury" BMW again. Lots of electrical issues and it costs 2-3x what it should to repair
- Jonathan G., buford, ga, US