Vehicle Report

2001 BMW 5 Series

530i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)

VIN WBADT63401CF04378
Sedan Rear Wheel Drive Manual Europe/Germany
2001 BMW 5 Series front view
2001
Year
BMW
Make
5 Series
Model
$39,400
MSRP

Safety Recalls

4 open campaigns
19V015000 2019-01-14 Do not drive
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2000-2003 525i Sedan, 530i Sedan, 540i Sedan, 2001-2003 525i Sports Wagon and 540i Sports Wagon vehicles, and 2000-2004 X5 SAV 3.0i, X5 SAV 4.4i, and X5 SAV...

Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the vehicle has been remedied. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle for an optional sports steering wh...

03V421000 2003-10-24
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A MICROPROCESSOR IN THE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE, WHICH ACTIVATES THE FRONT AIR BAGS, THE SIDE AIR BAGS, THE FRONT SEAT SAFETY BELT PRETENSIONERS, AND THE BATTERY SAFETY TERMINAL, MAY HAVE A...

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER10, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

02V138000 2002-05-16
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE ENGINE AUXILIARY/COOLING FAN OPERATION, INCLUDING VARIABLE SPEED, IS ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED. FAILURE OF THE FAN MOTOR CAN CAUSE THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY OF THE FAN CONTROL UNIT TO O...

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FAN. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 28, 2001. THIS IS A SUPPLEMENT TO A RECALL THAT BEGAN DURING SEPTEMBER 2001 (SEE RECALL CAMPAIGN 01V206). OWNERS...

01V206000 2001-06-21
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ENGINE AUXILIARY/COOLING FAN OPERATION, INCLUDING VARIABLE SPEED, IS ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED. FAILURE OF THE FAN MOTOR CAN CAUSE THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY OF THE FAN CON...

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FAN. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 28, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT REC...

Source: NHTSA, matched by year/make/model — recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer, who can also confirm remedy status for this exact VIN.

Engine & Drivetrain

Engine
3L I6
Type
Gas
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Transmission
Manual
Valves
24 (Double overhead cam (DOHC))

Performance & Economy

Horsepower
225 hp @ 5,900 rpm
Torque
214 lb-ft @ 3,500 rpm
0–60 mph
4.97 s
City / Highway
18 / 27 mpg
Combined
21 mpg
Fuel tank
18.5 gal
Range (combined)
333 mi

Dimensions & Weight

Length
188 in
Width
70 in
Height
56 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Curb weight
3,494 lbs
Gross weight
0 lbs
Seats
5
Doors
4

Factory Equipment

Safety
Child seat anchors Daytime running lights Dual front side-mounted airbags Electronic brakeforce distribution Front fog/driving lights Front head airbags Front seatbelt pretensioners Post-collision safety system Remote anti-theft alarm system 4-wheel ABS Emergency braking assist Front and rear ventilated disc brakes Rear door child safety locks
Convenience
4 one-touch power windows Remote keyless power door locks Heated mirrors Power mirrors Reverse tilt passenger mirror provides curb view when vehicle in reverse
2001 BMW 5 Series rear view
Rear three-quarter view

Factory Exterior Colors

Steel Blue Metallic
Sahara Beige Metallic
Slate Green Metallic
Siena Red Metallic
Orient Blue Metallic
Jet Black
Royal Red Metallic
Oxford Green Metallic

Factory Warranty

basic 4 yr./ 50000 mi.
drivetrain 4 yr./ 50000 mi.
roadside 4 yr./ 50000 mi.
rust 6 yr./ unlimited mi.

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