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How reliable is a BMW X5?

I got a promotion and decided to reward myself with a luxury car. I’m currently considering a BMW X5. Is a BMW X5 reliable?

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Tiffany Leung · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Congratulations on your promotion! A new luxury car is definitely well-deserved. The
BMW X5
is not a particularly reliable car—it received a reliability rating of 2.0 out of 5.0, ranking it 13th amongst 19 luxury full-size SUVs.
This below-average ranking can mean that your overall ownership cost could be much higher since unscheduled repairs could occur more frequently.
On top of more frequent repairs, the cost of repairs and maintenance for a BMW X5 is quite high, with an average total annual cost of $1,166. Keep in mind that the cost could be even higher depending on the severity of the issue.
To give you an idea of what to expect when owning a BMW X5, here are the top issues that have been reported by X5 owners:
  • Oil leaks coming from the engine area
  • Coolant leaking from the water pump or expansion tank
  • Engine overheating (potentially due to coolant leak)
  • Blower final stage fan resistor fail
  • Windows won’t open or close
If your heart is set on getting the BMW X5, but you’re worried about the reliability, you might consider getting a lease instead. This way, you can drive the car during its prime years and not have to deal with the issues in the future. You can return the car at the end of your lease term and move on to the next one!
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