Problem Reports
BMW 525i
Report: Oil Leaks From Lower Engine Area
BMW 525i Problem
Model Years Affected: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007
Average Mileage: 101,187 mi (69,000 mi - 145,000 mi)
Valve cover gasket leaks are common after 60,000 miles. Symptoms will include oil drips under the vehicle and burning oil smell from the engine compartment.
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srose002, 2003 BMW 525i, 97,000 miEnthusiast
Happening to me now
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popughomer, 2001 BMW 525i, 69,000 miRookie
Leaks oil every where.
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country sunshine, 2001 BMW 525i, 74,500 miRookie
This is just one of many problems had with this car after 4 months from purchase. I did the research on them and thought was buying one in good condition but it has spent more time in shop than road and very costly. I'm hoping in the long run I will have it long enough to off set some of the cost. They are a dream to drive but I must be one in a few who have major problems that takes away the fun after spending over 3k already and still waiting for something else to go wrong. I sold my 2004 Impala that I had for 3yrs and no problems to buy this and it's been a nightmare. We had 3 BMW's before and I swore I'd never own another one so I got what I asked for because I missed driving them.
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Visitor, 2002 BMW 525i, 140,000 mi
Leaked while in park with engine on and then kept getting worse over time.
Fixed by replacing oil pan gasket.Flag ThisLike0 -
Visitor, 2005 BMW 525i
in the morning a lot of smoke
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Visitor, 2001 BMW 525i, 74,000 mi
leaks oil every wear to do to valve cover gasket
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