Two problems related to engine and engine cooling have been reported for the 2004 BMW 525. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Sudden acceleration on a BMW 525i 2004. No previous incidents. While turning into a parking space, perpendicular to the road, in front of a bakery, during the final approach the engine suddenly accelerated, abruptly and without a reason, going over the bump stop. The car ended up in the sidewalk, no injuries (fortunately no pedestrians were on the sidewalk at the time). Luckily the driver had the foot on the break pedal and could take action preventing a crash with the building's door and avoiding hitting the people inside the shop. Car was taken to the dealer and will undergo testing. Service adviser claims no issue like this has happened before, only in Toyota's. Not true at all.
Dealer is telling me a new transmission is needed.
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