BMW 530 owners have reported 16 visibility related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common visibility problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's wiper (9 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's sun roof (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Wiper problems | |
| Sun Roof problems | |
| Side/rear Glass problems | |
| Windshield problems | |
| Visibility problems | |
| Sun/moon Roof Assembly problems |
The front xenon headlight wiring protective plastic coating has degraded and prematurely failed on both headlight assemblies. This caused headlight bulb shorting and poses a potential fire hazard in the front engine compartment of the vehicle. Read details...
This BMW 530xi wagon suffered a complete electrical failure after the sunroof drainage system drained rain water into the compartments where the battery, fuses, various wiring harnesses and computer modules are stored. Read details...
The contact owns a 2005 BMW 530i. While driving approximately 45 mph, the front passenger's side window was in an upright position and when activated a loud popping and cracking noise emitted and then the window glass forcefully released into the inside of the door panel. Read details...
I have now replaced 4 windshields on my car within the last 2 years. This is on the same road that I have commuted on for the past 10 years. The windshield replacements started with the purchase of this car. 3 previous cars did not have any problems. Read details...
Panoramic moonroof shattered while driving - BMW fixed at no cost. I had just closed the shade prior, and if had not, would of fallen on me while driving. Read details...