Example carBattery boost for a 2003 BMW X5
Battery boost for the 2003 BMW X5: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 14.7 to 16.8 L/100 km
- Body
- Sport Utility Vehicle -
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2003 BMW X5 for battery boost
- Body: sport utility vehicle - (EPA size class).
2003 BMW X5: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.0 L | 3.0 L | 4.4 L | 4.6 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 |
| MPG highway (US) | 19 | 19 | 17 | 16 |
| MPG combined (US) | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$5,150 | US$5,150 | US$5,850 | US$5,850 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $5,146 | $5,146 | $5,880 | $5,880 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2003 BMW X5
- NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 100 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling (25), electrical system (17) and power train (17). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19V015000 | 2019-01-14 | air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2000-2003 525i Sedan, 530i Sedan, 540i Sedan, 2001-2003 525i Sports Wagon and 540i Sports Wagon vehicles, and 2000-2004 X5 SAV 3.0i, X5 SAV 4.4i, and X5 SAV 4.6is vehicles. This recall affects certain vehicles where the original steering wheel has been... |
| 17V047000 | 2017-01-20 | air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2002 BMW 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 323Ci, 325Ci, 330Ci, M3, 323iT, 325iT and 325xiT vehicles, 2001-2002 525i, 530i, 540i, M5, 525iT and 540iT vehicles, and 2001-2003 X5 3.0i, X5 4.4i, and X5 4.6is vehicles. These vehicles may have had a... |
| 15V318000 | 2015-05-28 | air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2002-2005 325i, 325xi, 330i, and 330xi Sedans, and 325xi and 325i Sportswagons, 2002-2006 330Ci, 325Ci, and M3 Convertibles and 325i, 330i, and M3 Coupes, 2002-2003 M5, 540i, 525i Sedan, and 530i Sedans, and 540i and 525i Sportswagons, and 2003 X5 3.0i... |
| 03V197000 | 2003-05-27 | service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE BRAKE LINE AND THE STEERING SHAFT JOINT IS NOT SUFFICIENT. IF THIS OCCURS, THE BRAKE LINE COULD COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE JOINT AND EVENTUALLY SUFFER DAMAGE AND CORROSION. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2003 BMW X5: Battery boost
CarmaCars does not do mechanical work, but for battery service on the 2003 BMW X5 we arrange a trusted shop. A battery that struggles in the cold is often near the end of its life.
Your car, your notes
The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the X5. Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 3.0L 6-cylinder. Power: the 3.0L 6-cylinder; drive: all-wheel drive.
How the request works
Send a request with the car and what it needs; a person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one. Tell us when suits you, and whether the car can be driven. We do not set the shop's price or promise a date.
No car? Rent one meanwhile
A rental from us keeps you moving while the shop has your car. Pick a car that suits your week from our fleet. Collect the car at our location for free, or have it delivered.
Before the shop starts
If the car must stay overnight, ask where it will be kept. If a warning light was the reason, ask what the code was and what fixed it. Ask the shop to call you before doing anything not on the estimate.
Small things that help
Listen for new noises and mention them to the shop with as much detail as you can. Follow the maintenance schedule in your owner's manual, by time or distance. Check the tire pressure once a month, when the tires are cold.
Get an offer
Tell us what is wrong with the car, and we arrange the rest with a trusted shop.
Request battery boost
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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