Hows Reliability been for owners of more than a year?

Mvy · 06-05-2019, 09:06 AM

Hey everyone. M3 guy here looking into my next car. Drove the M5 Comp a couple weeks back and man oh man, I think it might be the one. I have been searching around here for any common problems people may be having. Not much on here so far. Can some folks who bought close to the release date comment on reliability and any issues experienced? Appreciate the feedback!

josec70 · 06-05-2019, 12:10 PM

Not quite at a year (9 months) but zero issues so far. 19' M5 Comp.

MTHX · 06-05-2019, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Mvy

Hey everyone. M3 guy here looking into my next car. Drove the M5 Comp a couple weeks back and man oh man, I think it might be the one. I have been searching around here for any common problems people may be having. Not much on here so far. Can some folks who bought close to the release date comment on reliability and any issues experienced? Appreciate the feedback!

13 month
19,000 km

nothing major. problem like

Brake noise
bluetooth
low coolant alert at 9000km and one at 19000km
unlocking door (door touch)

2 recall

frankchn · 06-05-2019, 03:12 PM

13 months, 17500 miles.

There were 2 recalls early on (engine cutting out, and the fuel tank line issue), but nothing after July.

My one complaint is brake squeal. Otherwise everything is fine.

shawnhayes · 06-07-2019, 11:29 AM

On track (my primary use for the car)

Check engine light every time I go out for two days (emissions related, I ignore and they clear themselves mostly)

Brake pads are ONLY available from the dealer suitable for track (so far). And the pads are NOT THAT BAD for track. They squeal something terrible on the street, but that's because they aren't that bad for track. Need something that squeals worse for track.

Shawn

Steeve19M5CP · 06-07-2019, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by frankchn

My one complaint is brake squeal. Otherwise everything is fine.

+1

visualguy · 06-07-2019, 11:50 PM

Got a check engine light due to an O2 sensor. It reset itself after a while, and I haven't done anything about it. No significant problems other than that. Just some minor stuff like squeaks and rattles, and a somewhat flaky power trunk that occasionally (although rarely) doesn't open fully. I don't drive it much, though.

jjjjjjjjjjjjj · 06-08-2019, 03:27 AM

20k km, 1 full year and zero issues except brake squeal

Mvy · 06-08-2019, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by shawnhayes

On track (my primary use for the car)

Check engine light every time I go out for two days (emissions related, I ignore and they clear themselves mostly)

Brake pads are ONLY available from the dealer suitable for track (so far). And the pads are NOT THAT BAD for track. They squeal something terrible on the street, but that's because they aren't that bad for track. Need something that squeals worse for track.

Shawn

Thanks Shawn. Do you have the ceramic or iron brakes?

TheRealBob · 06-08-2019, 06:10 AM

7,000 miles and no brake squeal or body rattles. This is only my second BMW, but both my M5 and previous F10 have felt like they were carved out of granite.

JOHNBMWM5 · 06-08-2019, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Mvy

Hey everyone. M3 guy here looking into my next car. Drove the M5 Comp a couple weeks back and man oh man, I think it might be the one. I have been searching around here for any common problems people may be having. Not much on here so far. Can some folks who bought close to the release date comment on reliability and any issues experienced? Appreciate the feedback!

Last year I bought the first of the F90 M5's, it was totally faultless, no rattles and no Brake squealing , this year I have the F90 M5 Comp, same great build quality, no problems in 2200 miles so far.

I have had the 2017 M3 CP and TBH this car trumps it in every way.

onfireX5 · 06-08-2019, 08:25 AM

15 months. Zero issues. Get RaceChip from Ben at RGSport and you are set.

Next Phase · 06-08-2019, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by onfireX5

15 months. Zero issues. Get RaceChip from Ben at RGSport and you are set.

Does the chip void the powertrain warranty?

JOHNBMWM5 · 06-08-2019, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Next Phase

Does the chip void the powertrain warranty?

You bet.

SpeedyDad · 06-08-2019, 09:50 AM

I would say mine has not been reliable. 14 months old, 8k miles. 3 CELs required a total of 10 days at dealer. Fuel tank electronics replacement, engine software update, and crank case pressure sensor replacement. My steel brakes are very squeaky, but held up well during a track day.

It’s still worth owning, but don’t expect to have a trouble free car.

Greer · 06-08-2019, 12:50 PM

A few people on this thread have complained of brake noise. I had the same issue and purchased aftermarket pads and now all is quiet again. If you do a search you will find the link to aftermarket pads.

bear040 · 06-08-2019, 03:49 PM

CCB. Are an absolute must... no squeaking for me at 5000km... actually 1 minute after wash. Then went away...

SpeedyDad · 06-09-2019, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by bear040

CCB. Are an absolute must... no squeaking for me at 5000km... actually 1 minute after wash. Then went away...

If you don’t track it, for sure. If you track your car, CCB are way too expensive to be replacing every 4 or 5 track days.

jahdish · 06-09-2019, 10:02 AM

11 months and 9k on clock with zero issues.

BURAKUSTA · 06-09-2019, 04:01 PM

17000 miles, rear diff is not working properly.

limeypride · 06-09-2019, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by SpeedyDad

If you don’t track it, for sure. If you track your car, CCB are way too expensive to be replacing every 4 or 5 track days.

Absolutely! You can buy a small car for a set of CCBs. My brakes got hot when I tracked the car but no observable fade. I'm not saying they're equivalent, I am saying they're good enough for repeatedly running 5 or 7 consecutive 2.5 mile laps.

shawnhayes · 06-18-2019, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Mvy

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Originally Posted by shawnhayes

On track (my primary use for the car)

Check engine light every time I go out for two days (emissions related, I ignore and they clear themselves mostly)

Brake pads are ONLY available from the dealer suitable for track (so far). And the pads are NOT THAT BAD for track. They squeal something terrible on the street, but that's because they aren't that bad for track. Need something that squeals worse for track.

Shawn

Thanks Shawn. Do you have the ceramic or iron brakes?

I have the metal brakes. My prediction is that the ceramics would be a murder scene in a year or two of track use.

Shawn

06-05-2019, 09:06 AM	#1
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06-05-2019, 12:10 PM	#2
josec70 Major General 4065 Rep 5,231 Posts Drives: 22' Individual Chalk M5C Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Miami iTrader: (2)	Not quite at a year (9 months) but zero issues so far. 19' M5 Comp. __________________ CURRENT: 22' INDIVIDUAL M5\| CHALK \| TARTUFO \| CCB \| MPE \| H&R \| IND GONE: 19' M5C\| SINGAPORE GREY\| ARAGON\|VELOS VLS-06\|H&R\|iPE\|IND\|XPEL\|CF\|RADENSO GONE: 15' F10 M5\|BSM\|BLACK\|VELOS VSS-S2\|KW\|AKRA\|IND\|CF \|ESCORT 360\|VELOS PIGGY GONE: 13' F10 M5\|SG\|BLACK\|AKRA\|KW\|IND LONG GONE: 09' E60 M5\|02' E39 M5
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06-05-2019, 03:12 PM	#4
frankchn First Lieutenant 288 Rep 371 Posts Drives: F90 M5 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	13 months, 17500 miles. There were 2 recalls early on (engine cutting out, and the fuel tank line issue), but nothing after July. My one complaint is brake squeal. Otherwise everything is fine.
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06-07-2019, 11:29 AM	#5
shawnhayes Major 1830 Rep 1,315 Posts Drives: 22M5 CS,23X5E,24M3 CS,24 i4 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	On track (my primary use for the car) Check engine light every time I go out for two days (emissions related, I ignore and they clear themselves mostly) Brake pads are ONLY available from the dealer suitable for track (so far). And the pads are NOT THAT BAD for track. They squeal something terrible on the street, but that's because they aren't that bad for track. Need something that squeals worse for track. Shawn
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06-07-2019, 11:50 PM	#7
visualguy Captain 183 Rep 795 Posts Drives: M5 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	Got a check engine light due to an O2 sensor. It reset itself after a while, and I haven't done anything about it. No significant problems other than that. Just some minor stuff like squeaks and rattles, and a somewhat flaky power trunk that occasionally (although rarely) doesn't open fully. I don't drive it much, though.
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06-08-2019, 03:27 AM	#8
jjjjjjjjjjjjj Private First Class 62 Rep 117 Posts Drives: M5 F90 Join Date: May 2018 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	20k km, 1 full year and zero issues except brake squeal
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06-08-2019, 06:10 AM	#10
TheRealBob Second Lieutenant 255 Rep 255 Posts Drives: '18 Bluestone M5 Join Date: May 2018 Location: North Florida iTrader: (0)	7,000 miles and no brake squeal or body rattles. This is only my second BMW, but both my M5 and previous F10 have felt like they were carved out of granite.
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06-08-2019, 08:25 AM	#12
onfireX5 Brigadier General 3618 Rep 4,532 Posts Drives: F90M5,F85X5M Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Va iTrader: (0)	15 months. Zero issues. Get RaceChip from Ben at RGSport and you are set.
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06-08-2019, 09:50 AM	#15
SpeedyDad Second Lieutenant 283 Rep 288 Posts Drives: 2018 F90 M5 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Los Angeles, Ca iTrader: (0) Garage List 2003 E39 M5 [0.00] 2018 BMW M5 [0.00]	I would say mine has not been reliable. 14 months old, 8k miles. 3 CELs required a total of 10 days at dealer. Fuel tank electronics replacement, engine software update, and crank case pressure sensor replacement. My steel brakes are very squeaky, but held up well during a track day. It’s still worth owning, but don’t expect to have a trouble free car. __________________ BMWs: 03 E39 M5, 22 330e, 23 X5 45e 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder 2016 Toyota 4Runner Sold - 2018 M5
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06-08-2019, 12:50 PM	#16
Greer Colonel 1889 Rep 2,509 Posts Drives: 2022 M5 Competition Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	A few people on this thread have complained of brake noise. I had the same issue and purchased aftermarket pads and now all is quiet again. If you do a search you will find the link to aftermarket pads. __________________ 2022 F90 M5 Competition & 2019 M2 Competition 2019 F90 M5 Competition 2017 F80 M3 Competition 2014 F10 M5 Competition 2003 E39 M5
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06-08-2019, 03:49 PM	#17
bear040 Private 59 Rep 66 Posts Drives: M5 Comp Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	CCB. Are an absolute must... no squeaking for me at 5000km... actually 1 minute after wash. Then went away...
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06-09-2019, 10:02 AM	#19
jahdish Insta pjahdish 184 Rep 116 Posts Drives: 18 BMW M5/BMW X6/Ferrari 458 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0)	11 months and 9k on clock with zero issues.
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06-09-2019, 04:01 PM	#20
BURAKUSTA Private First Class 126 Rep 188 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 COUPE Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: İSTANBUL,TURKEY iTrader: (0)	17000 miles, rear diff is not working properly.
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