Table 1 shows five common power train related problems of the 2004 BMW 530. The number one most common problem is related to the transmission failure (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the power train (three problems).
My transmission was replaced at 40,000 miles due to a fault. It would jump or bump every time I would come to a stop and it downshifts into 1st gear. I almost hit a vehicle because I did not fully stop yet and the car surged forward. Read details...
Everytime, coming to a complete stop, transmission has a noticeable "bump"/rough shift into 1st gear, took the vehicle to BMW dealership for diagnosis/repair, problem was not solved time and time again. Read details...
I have a 2004 BMW 545i which has been experiencing a "transmission slip" over the past year. This is a known problem by BMW and something that is not an isolated incident on my vehicle. I have been informed by BMW employees "off the record" that my car has a problem and needs to Read details...