5 years/50000 miles review of my BMW E61 (from 75k to 125k - everything that got broken)

Everything that got broken during my 5 years/50k miles ownership time. Bought this car with 75k miles and now it is 125k. Below is the list of all parts that I had to replace during my five years.


1. Battery 76k $229.99
2. Fuel injectors 82k - $1400 Index 12
3. Oil filter housing gasket 85k- $108
4. Xenon bulbs 93k - $173
5. Air suspension started to be glitchy 115k - $1000 coilovers conversion
6. Replaced driver-side front axle 118k - $272.34
7. Coolant pump 120k - $625 whole kit
8. Hood Support Struts 120k - $15
9. Battery 120k - $250
10. Passenger side front axle replaced 125k - $285
11. Replaced passenger side ball joint, arms 125k - $200.27+$50+$150
12. Tailgate relay 124k - $15.42

Total 4088.75$

My wagon project playlist:
   • Another BMW Project  

Time codes:
00:00 - 1:22 Intro
1:22 - 1:36 Another BMW Project
1:37 - 2:04 Battery
2:05 - 3:27 Fuel injectors
3:28 - 4:42 Oil filter housing gasket
4:43 - 5:22 Xenon bulbs
5:23 - 5:38 Trip to Golden Gate, Marin County
5:39 - 6:36 Air suspension delete
6:37 - 7:18 Replaced driver-side front axle
7:19 - 8:30 Coolant pump
8:31 - 9:09 Hood Support Struts
9:10 - 9:26 Another battery
9:27 - 9:42 Passenger side front axle replaced, replaced passenger side ball joint, arms
9:43 - 10:10 Tailgate relay
10:11 - 10:23 List all parts
10:24 - 10:26 Total 4088.75$
10:27 - 12:06 Conclusion

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