Visibility Related Problems of the 2006 BMW 5 Series

Table 1 shows four common visibility related problems of the 2006 BMW 5 Series. The number one most common problem is related to the wiper (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the windshield (one problem).

Table 1. Visibility related problems of BMW 5 Series


Recently reported Visibility problems of the 2006 BMW 5 Series

The Wiper problem

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 530i. The contact stated that the windshield wiper motor failed on different occasions while driving in inclement weather. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who advised him that they would reset the computer.   Read details...

The Windshield problem

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 525 I. The contact stated that the rear window seal that holds the rear window in place was dried and cracked. As a result, the seal began to detach from the window. The dealer stated that the contact would have to pay $350 plus tax for the repair.   Read details...

The Rear Window Wiper Washer problem

The panoramic sunroof on e60 BMW wagons has a faulty design of the drains which re-directs water into the rear of the car (spare tire area) causing multiple electrical components to fail while driving: lights, windshield wipers, door locks, speedometer, etc.   Read details...


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