2003 BMW 5-Series Review

2003 BMW 5-Series is a Sedan 4-dr style car measuring 188.00 in length and 55.70 in height. Made in Germany, 2003 BMW 5-Series has 4 trims priced by the manufacturer at 41,100 with just total of 2 recalls in the past 2003 BMW 5-Series. It’s seating 5 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 18.50 gallon. The engine is 3.0L L6 DOHC 24V and uses 15 of gasoline in the city and 15 on highways.

Make: BMW
Model: 5-Series
Trims Available: 4
Location: GERMANY
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Engine: 3.0L L6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A
Driveline: RWD
Seats: 5
MSRP: $41,100 USD
MPG: 19 - 21 City / 27 - 30 HWY
Tires: 225/55R16
Tank Size: 19 gallon

BMW 5-Series 2003 Trims

2003 BMW 5-Series 540i 6-speed

Engine: 4.4L V8 DOHC 32V
Transmission: 6M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 15 City / 23 HWY

2003 BMW 5-Series 530i

Engine: 3.0L L6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 19 - 21 City / 27 - 30 HWY

2003 BMW 5-Series 525i

Engine: 2.5L L6 SOHC 12V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 20 City / 28 - 29 HWY

2003 BMW 5-Series 540i

Engine: 4.4L V8 DOHC 32V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 18 City / 24 HWY

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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 12E029000 started on /Date(1344571200000-0400)/.

Summary: This recall involves aftermarket parts sold by Valeo. Valeo is recalling certain engine cooling fans, part numbers 696121, 696273, and 696275, used as service replacement parts for model year 2008-2011 BMW 1-Series, 2006-2011 BMW 3-Series, 2000-2009 BMW 5-Series, 2004-2005 BMW 6-Series, and 2006-2007 BMW 7-Series vehicles. A metal-oxide semiconductor may overheat due to insufficient screwing of the semiconductor on the aluminum heat sink. This primary failure could cause adjacent components on the fan assembly motor circuit board to overheat and short.

Consequence: This condition could cause the fan motor to become inoperative, or cause the motor circuit board in the assembly to overheat, potentially leading to a fire in the engine compartment.

Remedy: Valeo will notify owners and replace the fans free of charge. The safety recall began on August 22, 2012. This recall is being conducted by Valeo, not by BMW. For further information, owners may contact Valeo at 1-888-718-2536.

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.

FAQ

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If you consider used 2003 BMW 5-Series look at maintenance fees and average fuel economy compared to similar models. 2003 BMW 5-Series’s uses 1 gallon of fuel for 15 miles, which is lower then 2002 BMW 5-Series.

The 2003 BMW 5-Series is RWD and isn't the best choice for driving in snow, as it doesn't have enough ground clearance.

There are 2 recalls recorded in our database for 2003 BMW 5-Series that’s on average below the average number of recalls per car in our database.

With various efficient powertrains, one of the benefits of the 2003 BMW 5-Series is its excellent fuel economy. 2003 BMW 5-Series has a 4.4L V8 DOHC 32V engine and It gets 15/23 mpg city/highway.

BMW All models of 2003

BMW 3-Series

$37,600 - $55,800
15 City / 23 HWY
4 Trims
5
1
4.4L V8 DOHC 32V

BMW 3-Series Sport Wagon

$37,600 - $55,800
15 City / 23 HWY
4 Trims
5
1
4.4L V8 DOHC 32V

BMW 5-Series

$37,600 - $55,800
15 City / 23 HWY
4 Trims
5
1
4.4L V8 DOHC 32V

BMW 5-Series Sport Wagon

$37,600 - $55,800
15 City / 23 HWY
4 Trims
5
1
4.4L V8 DOHC 32V

BMW 7-Series

$37,600 - $55,800
15 City / 23 HWY
4 Trims
5
1
4.4L V8 DOHC 32V

BMW M3

$37,600 - $55,800
15 City / 23 HWY
4 Trims
5
1
4.4L V8 DOHC 32V

BMW M5

$37,600 - $55,800
15 City / 23 HWY
4 Trims
5
1
4.4L V8 DOHC 32V

BMW X5

$37,600 - $55,800
15 City / 23 HWY
4 Trims
5
1
4.4L V8 DOHC 32V

BMW Z4

$37,600 - $55,800
15 City / 23 HWY
4 Trims
5
1
4.4L V8 DOHC 32V

BMW Z8

$37,600 - $55,800
15 City / 23 HWY
4 Trims
5
1
4.4L V8 DOHC 32V

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