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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN WBAPT73568CX00392 · Checked Sep 21, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 3

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WBAPT73568C•••••• 2008 Bmw 5 SERIES

This build draws 1.7× more complaints than the average 2008 Bmw 5 SERIES build (3 vs 2).

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73on the model
41builds in total
Most reported Fuel System 3 Gasoline 2 Other 1 Equipment 1

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Engine And Engine Cooling Jul 2010
Reduced power from engine. Pressed accelerator and engine did not respond with regular power. Reduced power in traffic at 40mph. Pulled over shut off engine and restarted with full return of power. One repeat of problem 3 months later with similar results. Dealer replaced fuel…
Fuel System Jun 2010
June, 2010 - I was driving my 2008 bmw 535 station wagon on the highway (long island expressway I-495, new york) at 65 miles per hour when the car lurched, made a loud noise and lost power. Bmw replaced the high pressure fuel pump. August 2009 - the car started but lights on…
Fuel System Nov 2009
The vehicle has been hard starting; most recently the engine stopped completely and suddenly while driving at high speeds during morning traffic from new hampshire to boston, ma. And had to be towed. There was possibly some indication of gasoline odor inside the vehicle. The bmw…

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN WBAPT73568CX00392 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.