1997 BMW 5-Series Review

Main Specs Gallery Trims Vin Numbers Safety Recalls Faq

Value Range $38,900 - $52,350

Seats 5

Miles per Gallon 18 City / 24 HWY

Crash Testing 1

# Trims 3 Trims

1997 BMW 5-Series is a Sedan 4-dr style car measuring 188.00 in length and 56.50 in height. Made in Germany, 1997 BMW 5-Series has 3 trims priced by the manufacturer at 47,050 with just total of 3 recalls in the past 1997 BMW 5-Series. It’s seating 5 people with doors and a rank size of 18.50 gallon. The engine is 4.4L V8 DOHC 32V and uses 18 of gasoline in the city and 18 on highways.

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BMW 5-Series 1997 Trims

1997 BMW 5-Series 540iA

Engine: 4.4L V8 DOHC 32V

Transmission: 5A

Drivetrain: RWD

Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR

Seating: 5

MPG: 18 City / 24 HWY

1997 BMW 5-Series 528i

Engine: 2.8L L6 DOHC 24V

Transmission: 4A

Drivetrain: RWD

Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR

Seating: 5

MPG: 19 - 20 City / 26 - 29 HWY

1997 BMW 5-Series 540i

Engine: 4.4L V8 DOHC 32V

Transmission: 6M

Drivetrain: RWD

Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR

Seating: 5

MPG: 15 City / 24 HWY

Vin Numbers

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Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

overall

Not Rated

front

Not Rated

rollover

Not Rated

side

Not Rated

* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

overall

front

rollover

side

* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

Recall 04V183000 started on /Date(1081742400000-0400)/.

Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DUE TO LONG EXPOSURES TO CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND OPERATING CONDITIONS, THE MATERIAL STRUCTURE OF THE FRONT SPRING STRUT PLATE COULD BE AFFECTED. IN SOME CASES, THE STRUT PLATE COULD BEGIN TO CRACK, AND EVENTUALLY IT COULD BREAK. IF THIS OCCURRED, THE PLATE COULD CONTACT THE TIRE.

Consequence: THIS COULD LEAD TO A SUDDEN LOSS OF TIRE PRESSURE OR TIRE FAILURE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RETAINING CLIP TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE FRONT SPRING STRUT PLATES. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 17, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

Recall 06E023000 started on /Date(1142226000000-0500)/.

Summary: CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: ANZO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ANZO USA AT 909-468-3688.

Recall 19E058000 started on /Date(1566964800000-0400)/.

Summary: ZF Group North America Operations (ZF) is recalling certain Lemförder Steering Center Rods sold as aftermarket parts for 1996-2004 BMW 5-Series (E39) vehicles. The steering center rods may have an insufficient ball pin pull force that may allow the rods to detach from the steering knuckle.

Consequence: If the steering rod detaches from the steerable wheel knuckle, it can cause sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: ZF has notified the parts distributors, instructing them to inform the end customer. ZF will reimburse them for the affected parts. The recall began August 28, 2019.