2003 BMW 5-Series 525i 4dr Sedan 5-Spd Manual
Trim Info:
20 mpg city / 29 mpg hwy
Estimated Mileage
Miles
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December 1, 2012, 3:53 pm
Mark B
Question: Is it unusual to have all these repairs required to pass a state inspection?
Car has been serviced every 6 months so all the below items being required at the same time time was a shock to me.
Total is over $2400. Determining whether to trade it in or fix it....
Fixes:
Renew Front Control Arm Bushings 72.95 245.00 $317.95
Renew Rear Upper Control Arms 350.00 215.60 $565.60
Alignment $139.00
4 WHEEL ALIGNMENT.
0.00 139.00
Valve Cover Gasket, Replace 61.81 156.80 $218.61
Renew Oil Filter Housing & Line 69.77 245.00 $314.77
Resecure Cat Convertor Shield 0.00 29.40 $29.40
Renew Rear Brake Pads & Discs 309.84 156.80 $466.64
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