2001 530i Transmission Question

210_530i_MSport · 11-01-2017, 12:00 PM

I just bought my son a 2001 530i M Sport a few months back and when I was driving it the other day it began to slip in 1st and 2nd gear. As the car gradually began to warm up, the slipping got worse. Is this a common concern for this model? Any information would greatly be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Mike
San Antonio

210_530i_MSport · 11-08-2017, 12:17 PM

So....I guess not. Thanks to the 53 that read the message.

Whit45 · 11-08-2017, 05:43 PM

Automatic or manual? I'll assume it's an Auto, since the problem seems to persist as it gets warmer.

210_530i_MSport · 11-09-2017, 02:22 PM

Thanks for responding @Whit45. Yes it is automatic. Once it warms up, maybe 7-10 mph is all I get it to go.

Whit45 · 11-09-2017, 08:44 PM

Have it serviced at a "reputable" BMW Euro shop; it May just need a filter and fluid change. See if you can find any repair history about the vehicle. How many miles are on the clock?

Trainwreck914 · 07-28-2020, 12:08 PM

Transmission is probably toast. Either rebuild or source a low mileage used one. I have a 530i 2002 with 196k on it. Still runs strong. Have not serviced transmission during ownership. Not sure if it ever has been serviced.

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210_530i_MSport New Member 1 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 2001 BMW 530i M Sport Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: San Antonio iTrader: (0)	2001 530i Transmission Question I just bought my son a 2001 530i M Sport a few months back and when I was driving it the other day it began to slip in 1st and 2nd gear. As the car gradually began to warm up, the slipping got worse. Is this a common concern for this model? Any information would greatly be appreciated. Thanks in advance. Mike San Antonio
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210_530i_MSport New Member 1 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 2001 BMW 530i M Sport Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: San Antonio iTrader: (0)	So....I guess not. Thanks to the 53 that read the message.
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11-08-2017, 05:43 PM	#3
Whit45 Second Lieutenant 40 Rep 228 Posts Drives: '08 E90 335i/'10 E92 M3/'13 Is Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: NC The curvy side iTrader: (0)	Automatic or manual? I'll assume it's an Auto, since the problem seems to persist as it gets warmer.
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210_530i_MSport New Member 1 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 2001 BMW 530i M Sport Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: San Antonio iTrader: (0)	Thanks for responding @Whit45. Yes it is automatic. Once it warms up, maybe 7-10 mph is all I get it to go.
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Whit45 Second Lieutenant 40 Rep 228 Posts Drives: '08 E90 335i/'10 E92 M3/'13 Is Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: NC The curvy side iTrader: (0)	Have it serviced at a "reputable" BMW Euro shop; it May just need a filter and fluid change. See if you can find any repair history about the vehicle. How many miles are on the clock?
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Trainwreck914 Lieutenant 137 Rep 452 Posts Drives: BMW F10 F15 E39 E90 E53 Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: NY CT iTrader: (0)	Transmission is probably toast. Either rebuild or source a low mileage used one. I have a 530i 2002 with 196k on it. Still runs strong. Have not serviced transmission during ownership. Not sure if it ever has been serviced.
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