2006 BMW 5 Series Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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IIHS Crash Test
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MPG (up to)
12 -21 City / 18 -30 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
215 -500
Seats
5
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Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Maria J
Amazing, spacious car. Perfect for family of 4
I bought this car about 2 months ago, I purchased it used with quite a bit of miles. Even tho it has a lot of miles the car had been very well taken care of and I have had no problems with it so far. I have two children in car seats and we have more than enough room for groceries and trips. The trunk is super spacious and it has a backup sensor which notifies me when my car is getting a bit too close to another car or object. The radio is easy to use and it had built in DVD player and navigation system. This car has been used to drive long distances and short distances and it drives real smooth. I have no complaints other than the middle compartment is pretty useless.
accountCircle Sahara A
Drives well in the snow during winter.
Extremely smooth driving. Only problem is front parking light becomes loose and causes a warning to pop up. Very reliable for road trips.
accountCircle Robert L
The BMW is the best all around car for the money.
I have owned BMWs and I have loved them all, they drive great forever if you maintain their service. They're not cheap but you do not service them as often as other vehicles. If you take care of them than they will last forever. Handle better than any other car I have ever owned.
accountCircle Chantal P
It's is fast and runs very nice
It runs sweet, no issues, it goes far distances without having any issues, gas tank always loaded. Great
accountCircle E.S.B.
Reliability
No matter the season, day or night, rain or shine every time I start the car , it's always ready to go . Best car to drive in the rain or snow.
accountCircle Betty O
It's a smooth and comfy ride great and happy I have it.
Right now currently I have a hose that needs to be replaced and fixed. However, it smooth ride and gas is not to bad in town use. Freeway get good miles as well. Comfy car for long trips. I highly recommend this car. It is sporty, cute, luxurious, smooth. What else can I say.
accountCircle Lydia S
The best car in luxury and technology. Looks sleek
Luxury vehicle with all the most modern technology.
accountCircle Roy M
Perfect car doesn't show its age much. Many people can't believe it's a 2006
06 bmw 530i I've replaced mostly all common items such as water pump, coolant hoses, radiator, coolant Reservoir, oIL filter housing gasket, oil cooler gasket, ac compressor, shocks, and many other items but over all this car feels and drives amazing. Also easy to work on. There's no special tools to buy. Don't let people fool you and sau bmw parts are expensive because there not

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Dedee Blakley
Getting my money back
Hell no!! I paid for car & never got it. I paid Tracy McClure Parsons. Car also had battery put in backseat & had a hole where acid had ate seat up. Trying to take her to court but constable could not locate her!!!!
accountCircle Matt C
Why BMW 5 series is a good car.
Good handling. Safe. Easy to drive. Reliable. Gets good gas mileage. The car is overall a good in every category car, it has more pros than cons.
accountCircle Spencer R
Fills the need for passionate driving, drains the bank account.
The car performs well. It is the ultimate driving machine. The 5 series have good interior room. Mine also has all wheel drive, a great feature in the snow season. However, when it is time to service or repair the car, BMW stands for bring my wallet. Finances are forcing me to consider something other than a BMW for my next car.

BMW 5 Series Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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525i
215 HP 25-25 MPG 5 Seats
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525xi
215 HP 24-24 MPG 5 Seats
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530i
255 HP 25-25 MPG 5 Seats
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530xi
255 HP 24-24 MPG 5 Seats
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550i
360 HP 20-20 MPG 5 Seats
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M5
500 HP 15-15 MPG 5 Seats
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2006 BMW 5 Series Owner Reviews

4.21
24 Reviews
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5 stars 42%
4 stars 46%
3 stars 8%
2 stars 0%
1 star 4%
accountCircle Maria J on February 28, 2021
Amazing, spacious car. Perfect for family of 4
I bought this car about 2 months ago, I purchased it used with quite a bit of miles. Even tho it has a lot of miles the car had been very well taken care of and I have had no problems with it so far. I have two children in car seats and we have more than enough room for groceries and trips. The trunk is super spacious and it has a backup sensor which notifies me when my car is getting a bit too close to another car or object. The radio is easy to use and it had built in DVD player and navigation system. This car has been used to drive long distances and short distances and it drives real smooth. I have no complaints other than the middle compartment is pretty useless.
accountCircle christian p on January 20, 2021
I like how i got it at bmw. I also like how it is 4 wheel drive. The last thing is that i like how it is grey, it is a very pretty color.
That it has 4 wheel drive and it is very safe along with a certification from carmax
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Ranks #12 Luxury Midsize Cars by Owners

The 2006 BMW 5 Series has an average owner rating of 4.45 out of 5 which ranks it #12 of 21 other Luxury Midsize Cars.

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Ranks #3 Luxury Midsize Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2006 BMW 5 Series has a combined MPG of 30 which ranks it #3 of 21 other Luxury Midsize Cars.

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Is The 2006 BMW 5 Series A Good Car?

Very good vehicle, comfortable, roomy, good gas mileage, only downfall is that parts are very expensive to fix it.
Brittany M.
Not really. Maintenance and upkeep is very expensive. And oil changes are ridiculous. It's just a very expensive car.
Christine A.
The 2006 BMW 5 series has been a very good vehicle. It has saved me thousands of dollars on car repairs, it has also been extremely reliable, and gets good gas mileage. It has definitely been the... Read More
Gabrielle D.

How Reliable Is The 2006 BMW 5 Series?

It is very reliable. Only problems we have ever had is switching from low grade to high grade. It won't tear the car up but u can tell a difference on how it drives and operates.
Brittany M.
It is very reliable, but make sure you have money to fix it when something goes wrong. If not, you will be in trouble.
Alex K.
The 2006 BMW 5 series has been the most reliable vehicle I've ever owned, however, it has had some electrical problems. Apparently there is a design flaw which allows water to get into the trunk,... Read More
Christina C.

Is The 2006 BMW 5 Series A Good Value?

We bought ours off someone. We only paid $5,000 which was amazing because at the time they was booking for over $10,000.
Brittany M.
I'm not sure how much the 5-Series cost. I think the blue book value estimates the price around $6000.
Louis B.
When I purchased it in 2008 it cost me $14,000. It has been a decent value. The monthly payment cost far less than I'd previously been paying for repairs on my other cars, and the good gas mileage has... Read More
Lina A.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2006 BMW 530xi battery location?

Answer: The 2006 BMW 530xi battery location is at the right side of the trunk. This piece of the car will eventually become ineffective. The battery will need to be changed every 50,000 to 60,000 miles. It will...

What's the 2006 BMW 530i starter relay location?

Answer: The 2006 BMW 530i has a starter relay that can be found in the engine bay of Your suv. The first thing You need to do is go to the front of the vehicle, and using the prop arm at the left side of the...

What's the 2006 BMW 530i oil dipstick location?

Answer: Il level dipstick under the car. Instead, they now implement a sensor in the oil pan that tracks oil levels. This sensor is directly connected to the digital modules powering the car. As a result, it can also...

What's the 2006 BMW 525i oil dipstick location?

Answer: The 2006 BMW 525i does not have an oil dipstick as it is labeled a maintenance free engine and instead has a way to check the oil in the settings menu of the Drive infotainment system. To do this You will from...

What's the 2006 BMW 525i aux input location?

Answer: The 2006 BMW 525iAux input can be found in the center console of the vehicle if You have the upgraded Audio system. The port will be a 3.5mm female port so You will need to use a male to male 3.5mm cable to...
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