BMW 525d E60 — Reliability
Reliability Summary
Engine
M57 — 78/100
BUY
Known Issues
7
Engine in this model
Known Issues Across All Engines
| Issue | Engine | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Swirl flaps break and fall into the cylinders (early metal flaps, builds to about 2004) | M57 | critical |
| Exhaust manifold cracks (TU/TU2) | M57 | moderate |
| Turbo wear and variable-vane control faults | M57 | moderate |
| Injector wear or sticking | M57 | moderate |
| Intake manifold oil leak (TU, 2003-2010) | M57 | minor |
| Crankshaft pulley vibration damper failure | M57 | minor |
| EGR and intake soot, clogged crankcase breather, DPF loading on short trips | M57 | minor |