Representative photoWheel alignment for a 2004 BMW 5 Series
Wheel alignment for the 2004 BMW 5 Series: 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
- 11.2 to 13.1 L/100 km
- Body
- Midsize Cars
- Length
- 4.85 m
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 2004 BMW 5 Series for wheel alignment
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
- 6 bodies this year: 525i 4dr sedan rwd, 525xi 4dr sedan awd, 530i 4dr sedan rwd, 530xi 4dr sedan awd, 545i 4dr sedan rwd and 550i 4dr sedan rwd.
2004 BMW 5 Series: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.0 L | 2.5 L | 3.0 L | 2.5 L | 4.4 L | 4.4 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 |
| MPG highway (US) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 23 |
| MPG combined (US) | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 22 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 396 L (14 cu ft) | 396 L (14 cu ft) | 396 L (14 cu ft) | 396 L (14 cu ft) | 396 L (14 cu ft) | 396 L (14 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,900 | US$3,925 | US$4,000 | US$4,100 | US$4,600 | US$4,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $3,920 | $3,956 | $4,026 | $4,130 | $4,586 | $4,586 |
| Dimension | 525i 4dr Sedan Rwd | 525xi 4dr Sedan Awd | 530i 4dr Sedan Rwd | 530xi 4dr Sedan Awd | 545i 4dr Sedan Rwd | 550i 4dr Sedan Rwd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4.85 m (191 in) | 4.85 m (191 in) | 4.85 m (191 in) | 4.85 m (191 in) | 4.85 m (191 in) | 4.85 m (191 in) |
| Width | 1.85 m (73 in) | 1.85 m (73 in) | 1.85 m (73 in) | 1.85 m (73 in) | 1.85 m (73 in) | 1.85 m (73 in) |
| Height | 1.47 m (58 in) | 1.48 m (58 in) | 1.47 m (58 in) | 1.48 m (58 in) | 1.47 m (58 in) | 1.47 m (58 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2.90 m (114 in) | 2.90 m (114 in) | 2.90 m (114 in) | 2.90 m (114 in) | 2.90 m (114 in) | 2.90 m (114 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,540 kg (3,395 lb) | 1,630 kg (3,594 lb) | 1,575 kg (3,472 lb) | 1,660 kg (3,660 lb) | 1,725 kg (3,803 lb) | 1,770 kg (3,902 lb) |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov); dimensions and curb weight are NHTSA vPIC Canadian vehicle specifications, by body. 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 2004 BMW 5 Series
- NHTSA lists 6 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 321 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (134), electrical system (71) and seats (61). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12V126000 | 2012-03-26 | electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery:cables | BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 5-SERIES, MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 6-SERIES, MODEL YEAR 2006-2010 M5, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 M6 VEHICLES. THE INSULATED BULKHEAD CONNECTOR FOR THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY ATTACHED TO THE TRUNK FLOOR PANEL, WHICH CAN LEAD TO A LOOSENING OF THE BOLT... |
| 10V446000 | 2010-10-01 | service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum | BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 5-SERIES, 6-SERIES, AND MODEL YEAR 2002-2008 7-SERIES VEHICLES. A CHECK VALVE OF THE BRAKE VACUUM PUMP MAY LEAK A SMALL AMOUNT OF LUBRICATING OIL. OVER TIME THIS COULD RESULT IN CONTAMINATION OF THE BRAKE BOOSTER. |
| 08V384000 | 2008-08-05 | air bags:frontal | BMW IS RECALLING 200,000 MY 2006 3 SERIES SPORT SEAT, MY 2004-2006 5 SERIES STANDARD AND SPORT SEAT, AND MY 2004-2006 X3 PASSENGER VEHICLES. DEPENDING ON THE MANNER AND FREQUENCY OF THE FRONT PASSENGER'S ENTRY AND EXIT, SMALL CRACKS HAVE DEVELOPED IN THE MAT. IF THIS OCCURS, THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAGS, WITH THE... |
| 04V575000 | 2004-12-06 | seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FRONT SEAT HEATING SYSTEMS, UPON ENTERING AND EXITING THE VEHICLE, EXCESSIVE CONTACT WITH THE SIDE BOLSTER THAT IS CONTAINED IN THE SEAT'S BACKREST MAY DAMAGE THE HEATING MAT LOCATED IN THIS AREA. IF SUCH DAMAGE WERE TO OCCUR, WITH THE SYSTEM TURNED ON, THE VEHICLE... |
| 04V344000 | 2004-07-14 | power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 8 AND 12 CYLINDER ENGINES, THE DIGITAL ENGINE MANAGEMENT CONTROL (EMC) UNITS WERE NOT PRODUCED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS. |
| 04V303000 | 2004-06-23 | fuel system, gasoline | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 8-CYLINDER ENGINES, A CIRCULAR RETENTION CLIP AT THE QUICK-RELEASE COUPLING ALONG THE FUEL SUPPLY LINE WAS INADVERTENTLY NOT INSTALLED. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Wheel alignment: how we help
Your 2004 BMW 5 Series needs a wheel alignment? We do not do mechanical work, but we arrange it and rent you a car meanwhile. A crooked steering wheel on a straight road is a common sign the alignment is off.
Details the shop needs
Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the 5 Series. Power: the 3.0L 6-cylinder; drive: rear-wheel drive.
How the request works
The shop quotes the job; you approve it before any work. The shop sets the price and the time after seeing the car. Tell us when suits you, and whether the car can be driven.
Stay on the road
A rental keeps your week on track during the repair. Pick a car that suits your week from our fleet. Pick it up from us for free, or have it brought to you.
A short checklist
Ask whether the parts are new, rebuilt or used. If a warning light was the reason, ask what the code was and what fixed it. Ask the shop to explain the repair in plain words before you agree.
Good habits for your car
Switch to winter tires before the first snow, and back in spring. Wash the underside of the car in winter to clear road salt. Use the grade of fuel your owner's manual calls for.
Ready to ask?
One request: the job, the car, and whether you need a rental meanwhile.
Request wheel alignment
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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