Question 1

Is the Bmw 5 SERIES reliable?

Accepted Answer

The Bmw 5 SERIES has 117 total NHTSA complaints across 3 model years. The most reliable years are 2010 (9 complaints). Years to avoid: 2011 (96 complaints).

Question 2

What years of the Bmw 5 SERIES should I avoid?

Accepted Answer

Avoid the 2011 Bmw 5 SERIES. The 2011 model has the most complaints (96) with the top issue being TIRES.

Question 3

What is the best year for the Bmw 5 SERIES?

Accepted Answer

The best years for the Bmw 5 SERIES are 2010 (9 complaints). These years have the fewest reported issues to NHTSA.

Year	Complaints	Top Issue	Verdict
2012	12	TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BMW 550IX EQUIPPED WIT...	Average
2011	96	SIDE WALL BUBBLES ON GOODYEAR EAGLE LS2 RUN ON FL...	Avoid This Year
2010	9	THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS PARTICULAR PROBLEM HA...	Excellent Reliability

Bmw 5 SERIES — All Years

Bmw 5 SERIES — NHTSA Complaints by Year

Best Years to Buy

Years to Avoid