Representative photoWheel alignment for a 2005 BMW 5 Series
Wheel alignment for the 2005 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
- 4.86 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 2005 BMW 5 Series for wheel alignment
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
- 2 bodies this year: 5 series touring 535xi 4dr wagon awd and 530xi 4dr touring/wagon.
2005 BMW 5 Series: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.0 L | 3.0 L | 2.5 L | 2.5 L | 4.4 L | 4.4 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 |
| MPG highway (US) | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 23 |
| MPG combined (US) | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 25 | 25 | 24 | 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$4,000 | US$4,100 | US$4,100 | US$4,600 | US$4,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $3,920 | $4,026 | $4,130 | $4,130 | $4,586 | $4,586 |
| Dimension | 5 Series Touring 535xi 4dr Wagon Awd | 530xi 4dr Touring/wagon |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4.86 m (191 in) | 4.86 m (191 in) |
| Width | 1.85 m (73 in) | 1.85 m (73 in) |
| Height | 1.49 m (59 in) | 1.49 m (59 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2.89 m (114 in) | 2.89 m (114 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,860 kg (4,101 lb) | 1,750 kg (3,858 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 2005 BMW 5 Series
- 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 192 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (110), electrical system (32) and power train (25). 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... |
| 05V504000 | 2005-11-01 | power train:automatic transmission | CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARKING PAWL GUIDE PLATE. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Wheel alignment for the 2005 BMW 5 Series
CarmaCars does not do mechanical work, but for a wheel alignment on the 2005 BMW 5 Series we arrange a trusted shop. A crooked steering wheel on a straight road is a common sign the alignment is off.
Before the shop sees your 5 Series
If you have the service history of your 5 Series, have it ready for the shop. Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the 5 Series. Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 3.0L 6-cylinder. Power comes from the 3.0L 6-cylinder, driving through a 6-speed manual.
Who does what
Your request goes to a person, who arranges a trusted shop or gives you its name. We can deliver a rental to you while your car is at the shop. We do not set the shop's price or promise a date.
Driving while yours is at the shop
Keep moving with a rental while the shop has your car, by the day at our usual rates. A rental keeps your week on track during the repair. We bring the car to your address in the Toronto area, or you collect it for free.
Before the shop starts
If the car must stay overnight, ask where it will be kept. Ask when the car will be ready and how the shop will tell you. Ask how the shop takes payment before you pick the car up.
Car care, briefly
Look at the tire tread before long trips. Top up the washer fluid with a winter mix in the cold months. Keep a record of every service; it helps the shop and adds value when you sell.
Ask us
Send a request with the car and what it needs, and a person replies within one business day.
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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