2006 BMW 5-Series Review

2006 BMW 5-Series is a Sedan 4-dr style car measuring 191.10 in length and 57.80 in height. Made in Germany, 2006 BMW 5-Series has 5 trims priced by the manufacturer at 42,500 with just total of 7 recalls in the past 2006 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 20 - 21 of gasoline in the city and 20 - 21 on highways.

Make: BMW
Model: 5-Series
Trims Available: 5
Location: GERMANY
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Engine: 3.0L L6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 6A | 6M
Driveline: RWD
Seats: 5
MSRP: $42,500 USD
MPG: 20 - 21 City / 29 - 30 HWY
Tires: 225/50R17
Tank Size: 19 gallon

BMW 5-Series 2006 Trims

2006 BMW 5-Series 525i

Engine: 3.0L L6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 6A | 6M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 20 - 21 City / 29 - 30 HWY

2006 BMW 5-Series 530i

Engine: 3.0L L6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 6A | 6M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 19 - 21 City / 27 - 29 HWY

2006 BMW 5-Series 525xi

Engine: 3.0L L6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 6A | 6M
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 19 - 20 City / 27 - 28 HWY

2006 BMW 5-Series 530xi

Engine: 3.0L L6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 6A | 6M
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 19 - 20 City / 27 - 28 HWY

2006 BMW 5-Series 550i

Engine: 4.8L V8 DOHC 32V
Transmission: 6A | 6M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 16 - 17 City / 22 - 25 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 05V504000 started on /Date(1130821200000-0500)/.

Summary: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARKING PAWL GUIDE PLATE.

Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE THE PARKING LOCK SYSTEM NOT TO ENGAGE, AFTER THE TRANSMISSION IS PLACED IN THE PARK ("P") POSITION. IF THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON AN INCLINE, AND THE PARKING BRAKE WAS NOT ENGAGED, THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ROLLAWAY CONDITION.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPAIR AND REPLACE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GUIDE PLATE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 30, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-332-4269.

Recall 06V187000 started on /Date(1148961600000-0400)/.

Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE NUTS WHICH SECURE THE FRONT AXLE CONTROL ARM AND TENSION STRUT TO THE FRONT WHEEL HUB MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATION. OVER TIME THE NUTS COULD LOOSEN AND THE CONTROL ARM AND TENSION STRUT COULD BE DAMAGED.

Consequence: VEHICLE HANDLING AND CONTROL COULD COMPROMISE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL RETIGHTEN THE FRONT AXLE CONTROL ARM AND TENSION STRUT NUTS TO THE CORRECT SPECIFICATIONS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 28, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

Recall 06V277000 started on /Date(1153886400000-0400)/.

Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE LOWER RUBBER MOUNT OF THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO SPECIFICATIONS AND MAY NOT ADHERE CORRECTLY TO ITS HOUSING WITHIN THE SHOCK ABSORBER.

Consequence: THE BUSHING COULD LOOSEN AND OVER TIME COULD SEPARATE FROM ITS HOUSING. THE DRIVER WILL EXPERIENCE IMPAIRED VEHICLE HANDLING AND CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

Recall 08V384000 started on /Date(1217908800000-0400)/.

Summary: 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 EXCEPTION OF THE HEAD PROTECTION SYSTEM, WILL BE DEACTIVATED AND THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP AS WELL AS THE PASSENGER AIR BAG "ON-OFF" LAMP WILL BE ILLUMINATED.

Consequence: IN THIS SITUATION THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY EVEN IF A SUFFICIENTLY SEVERE ACCIDENT WOULD OCCUR AND OCCUPANT PROTECTION PROVIDED BY THE SYSTEM WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REWORK THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT SENSOR MAT SO THAT EXTERNAL FORCE APPLICATION TO THE SEAT DOES NOT CAUSE A CRACK TO THE MAT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 6, 2008. BMW WILL ALSO EXTEND THE WARRANTY ON THESE VEHICLES TO 10 YEARS FROM FIRST REGISTRATION WITHOUT ANY MILEAGE LIMIT. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-525-7417.

Recall 10V446000 started on /Date(1285905600000-0400)/.

Summary: 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.

Consequence: POWER ASSIST BRAKING PERFORMANCE COULD BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED. IN EXTREME CASES THERE COULD BE A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER ASSIST BRAKING. AN UNEXPECTED REDUCTION OR LOSS IN POWER BRAKING ASSIST MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 24, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-525-7417.

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 12V126000 started on /Date(1332734400000-0400)/.

Summary: 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 CONNECTION. AS IT LOOSENS, AN INCREASE IN ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE AT THIS CABLE CONNECTION IS POSSIBLE AND COULD CAUSE THE CABLE CONNECTION TO OVERHEAT.

Consequence: OVERHEATING COULD LEAD TO A FIRE, EVEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS NOT IN USE. AS A PRECAUTION, OWNERS ARE ADVISED TO PARK OUTSIDE UNTIL THE REMEDY HAS BEEN MADE.

Remedy: BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND SECURE THE BATTERY BOLT CABLE CONNECTION AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 30, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND SERVICES AT 1-800-525-7417.

FAQ

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If you consider used 2006 BMW 5-Series look at maintenance fees and average fuel economy compared to similar models. 2006 BMW 5-Series’s uses 1 gallon of fuel for 20 - 21 miles, which is higher then 2005 BMW 5-Series.

2006 BMW 5-Series is made in Germany between 1981 to 2022.

2006 BMW 5-Series can go 370 miles in the city and 536.5 on the highways.

With various efficient powertrains, one of the benefits of the 2006 BMW 5-Series is its excellent fuel economy. 2006 BMW 5-Series has a 3.0L L6 DOHC 24V engine and It gets 20 - 21/29 - 30 mpg city/highway.

BMW All models of 2006

BMW 3-Series

$42,500 - $57,400
20 - 21 City / 29 - 30 HWY
5 Trims
5
1
3.0L L6 DOHC 24V

BMW 3-Series Sport Wagon

$42,500 - $57,400
20 - 21 City / 29 - 30 HWY
5 Trims
5
1
3.0L L6 DOHC 24V

BMW 5-Series

$42,500 - $57,400
20 - 21 City / 29 - 30 HWY
5 Trims
5
1
3.0L L6 DOHC 24V

BMW 5-Series Sport Wagon

$42,500 - $57,400
20 - 21 City / 29 - 30 HWY
5 Trims
5
1
3.0L L6 DOHC 24V

BMW 6-Series

$42,500 - $57,400
20 - 21 City / 29 - 30 HWY
5 Trims
5
1
3.0L L6 DOHC 24V

BMW 7-Series

$42,500 - $57,400
20 - 21 City / 29 - 30 HWY
5 Trims
5
1
3.0L L6 DOHC 24V

BMW M3

$42,500 - $57,400
20 - 21 City / 29 - 30 HWY
5 Trims
5
1
3.0L L6 DOHC 24V

BMW M5

$42,500 - $57,400
20 - 21 City / 29 - 30 HWY
5 Trims
5
1
3.0L L6 DOHC 24V

BMW M6

$42,500 - $57,400
20 - 21 City / 29 - 30 HWY
5 Trims
5
1
3.0L L6 DOHC 24V

BMW X3

$42,500 - $57,400
20 - 21 City / 29 - 30 HWY
5 Trims
5
1
3.0L L6 DOHC 24V

BMW X5

$42,500 - $57,400
20 - 21 City / 29 - 30 HWY
5 Trims
5
1
3.0L L6 DOHC 24V

BMW Z4

$42,500 - $57,400
20 - 21 City / 29 - 30 HWY
5 Trims
5
1
3.0L L6 DOHC 24V

BMW Z4 M

$42,500 - $57,400
20 - 21 City / 29 - 30 HWY
5 Trims
5
1
3.0L L6 DOHC 24V

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