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Which 5 Series BMWs Are The Most Reliable? Clearly Explained By Engine Type

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  Image: BMW B58 engine for sale at mtautoparts.com Ask BMW owners which 5 Series is the most reliable, and the answers quickly start to conflict. Some swear by diesels, others won’t touch anything without petrol, and plenty will tell you reliability depends on luck when buying a used BMW. Most commonly, it all depends on something far more specific: the engine design. Across the E60, F10 and G30 generations, BMW used very different engines under the same 5 Series badge. Some have proven remarkably durable in everyday use. Others demand far more care and cost as the miles add up. This guide looks at reliability where it actually lives: engine by engine, not brochure labels. Why the Engine Matters More Than the Model Year BMW evolves engines over long production cycles. The same engine can appear across multiple generations, while a single generation can contain both excellent and problematic units. That’s why judging reliability by age or facelift alone often misses the point. Two ...
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What does an automatic BMW gearbox usually cost? Explained By An Expert

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  Image: BMW 8HP51X Automatic Gearbox with just 20k miles, for £812.24 at mtautoparts.com A BMW gearbox isn’t something most drivers think about until it starts failing. A delayed shift here, a harsh change there, and suddenly you’re wondering what a replacement might cost. The answer can vary more than you’d expect. New data from UK and EU parts suppliers shows that automatic BMW gearboxes range from £860 to almost £5,000, depending on the model. Used and reconditioned units fall lower, usually between £620 and £3,500. It’s a wide price spread, but once you understand what drives those numbers, everything becomes clearer. Here’s the reality behind BMW gearbox pricing in today’s market. Why Some Gearboxes Cost Much More Than Others BMW uses several types of transmissions across its range. Each one brings different costs. Older 5- and 6-speed cars are simpler, so they’re cheaper to replace. Modern ZF 8-speed gearboxes are far more advanced, with tighter engineering, more electroni...
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Top 7 BMW Automatic Transmissions Ranked – Which Ones Are the Best?

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  Image: BMW 3 Series Automatic Hybrid Gearbox (8HP75HZ) — 32k miles only, code 5A2DA26 — suitable for G20 models. £2,327.49 at mtautoparts.com BMW has relied on several different automatic transmissions over the years, not just its own designs, but units supplied by ZF, Getrag, Aisin, GM and others. Some have become industry benchmarks, powering everything from family saloons to full-blown M cars. Others… well, they belong firmly in BMW’s past. If you're buying a used BMW, assessing a gearbox failure, or choosing between models, knowing which transmissions shine and why can save you money and headaches later. Here’s a clear, real-world guide to the best automatic gearboxes BMW has ever used. 1. ZF 8HP – The Modern Benchmark Found in almost every rear-wheel-drive BMW from 2011 onwards, the eight-speed ZF 8HP is often described as the best BMW automatic gearbox on sale today. It shifts quickly, it’s brilliantly smooth, and it handles everything from a 318d to a full-fat M550i with...
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