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The worst 1998 BMW 525I problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes1
Problems by type
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- Brakes1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1998 BMW 525I 1
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 1998 BMW 525I owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
We are reporting a significant brake wear on minimal mileage with very modest usage. We we asked by the dealership not to report this to the national office. We have , as yet, not reprted this to the natioanl bmw office until we filed this report and received a response from you regarding anyother significant reports of bmw break failure or extreme wear. We have had two previously leased bmw's that were dirven their full 36mon/36,000 miles with no break problems including no replacement of pads or rotors.
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Questions about the 1998 BMW 525I
Is the 1998 BMW 525I reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1998 BMW 525I, fewer than a typical 525I model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1998 BMW 525I?
Brakes, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 1998 BMW 525I have?
No recalls on record.
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