Your BMW 525i will be happy to know that the search for the right Starter products you’ve been looking for is over! Advance Auto Parts has 22 different Starter for your vehicle, ready for shipping or in-store pick up. The best part is, our BMW 525i Starter products start from as little as $129.99.
When it comes to your BMW 525i, you want parts and products from only trusted brands. Here at Advance Auto Parts, we work with only top reliable Starter product and part brands so you can shop with complete confidence. Some of our top Starter product brands are Carquest Premium and Bosch. We’re sure you will get the right product to keep that 525i running for a long time.
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Submitted 2014-04-02
By kvnwhite75
From Summerville, SC
Arrived via UPS free shipping as this was a warehouse order, 3-4 day delivery. The wait was worth it. I would have considered what was available in the store that even came with a life time warranty, however due to the complicated removal and reinstall of the starter I decided to buy the Bosch which comes with 24 months of road side assistance on top of the warranty so obviously they stand behind their product. Once reinstalled It was a relief to hear the smooth nonintrusive sound of that once noisy starter which was the original one. Original lasted 132k mi. NOTE: - not a biggie, my new starter did not come with the external wire harness attachments, but took 2 minutes to remove them from old starter and install on new one. Do only one at a time, or your new starter will come completely apart!! - The Honda shop manual is useless for removing the starter (I have it) These are the procedures I used, STEP ONE: Disconnect neg battery connection STEP TWO: remove exhaust down pipe, undo rubber exhaust hangar on the now hanging exhaust pipe near muffler, zip tie hanging exhaust to frame under driver side of car (plenty of spots to tie off) STEP THREE: lift front of vehicle, remove passenger front wheel, remove two upper bolts that hold spindle to strut, IMMEDIATELY double zip tie spindle back to strut with enough play to pop CV shaft with pry bar out from transmission but keep tension off ABS cord/wire on spindle...this process takes 5 minutes from taking off wheel to popping out axle its worth your time to do this. A very small amount of trans oil will drip after you pop out axle. STEP FOUR: remove small metal bracket connecting lower intake manifold to block(3 bolts) it will prevent the starter from pulling away from engine. The top bolt on the starter is tough, but fairly easy to overcome with a ratcheting 14mm wrench and may need shop light reinstall in reverse order, if you follow these steps expect 1-2 hours total This project was done in driveway on jack stands, no air tools were used
Bottom Line recommended
Submitted 2013-04-01
By Jim C
From Honolulu, HI
Got this starter to replace the original starter in my 2006 E90 325i. The original starter is a Bosch (with a BMW logo) so this Bosch starter is an exact replacement fit, all numbers match the original. Has a two year warranty from Bosch but I don't expect any problems with it...it's a reman, but turns the engine over with a real purpose! I'm impressed so far. Remember to replace the starter mounting bolts (aluminum) and the intake gaskets when you have everything apart to install the starter.
Bottom Line recommended
from $212.99
View ProductSubmitted 2016-10-11
By Robb cat Roberts
From Oneida N.Y.
from the time I conducted my search to the pick up at the store Transition was hassle free. All personnel were very helpful. I will continue to purchase my parts here.
Bottom Line recommended
from $166.99
View ProductSubmitted 2014-10-22
By BMW
From North Carolina
I installed this on a BMW E 46. Let me say you do not need to remove the intake or move the transmission back to get this starter out. I got all the bolts off starte from the top by bending a ratchet wrench I forget the size. Have to take off the cabin filter box to get to the bolts. From the bottom take the wires loose. Take off the control arm loose where the bushing is at 3 bolts. Slide control arm the whole tire will move gilves you room to remove starter out the bottom. I did have to use a breaker bar with wrench
Bottom Line recommended
Submitted 2012-11-11
By Dan the Man
From South Carolina
This was the best price for a new bosch starter. The 318 starter is dificult to get to, so I also took care of some cooling hoses and the engine mounts at the same time. I also changed out the partly striped torq bolts for regular hex bolt, should make it easier next time.
Bottom Line recommended
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View ProductSubmitted 2012-03-16
By Bill
From Bethlehem, PA
Works great, perfect fit. Ordered it for home delivery and was able to return the core to the local store saving on return shipping.
Bottom Line recommended
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View ProductSubmitted 2022-02-10
By CrimeDog
From Alpharetta
Since I'm bolting this into a junkyard motor, it would have been good to have been pointed to the special bolts required. Kind had to guess, but I found them.
Bottom Line recommended
Submitted 2022-01-03
By Rod
From Tallahassee, Florida
Nice and strong
Bottom Line recommended
Submitted 2021-12-14
By Mr.C
From Palm Bay 🌴
Great price value.
Bottom Line recommended
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View ProductSubmitted 2021-08-22
By LISA
From Undisclosed
Just need someone to put the part on
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Submitted 2021-07-12
By Burdell
From Undisclosed
I replaced the starter on my 2001 330ci convertible. The price was great, it was a perfect fit and I was amazed that they had one in stock.
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Submitted 2020-07-28
By Joseph
From Undisclosed
Correct part and worked as it should !
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View ProductSubmitted 2016-08-28
By Bimmer
From Lawrence, KS
First off mine was re-manufactured in Mexico. Second- I can't afford to pay two or three times the price for a new German made Bosch starter. Third- I don't care! I've installed hundreds of these brand starters on cars and trucks. Failures are rare, below 5 percent. And if it does fail, its got an unbeatable warranty. I installed this on my own personal 1988 BMW 528e. Installation was a breeze, but you should know that I AM THE MAN! Don't worry about those pesky E-torx bolt heads. You can use a regular 12 point wrench to hold those little t4rds in the back while you zip the nuts off in the front. I used a 3/8" flex-head ratcheting wrench for a snug fit. For me a 10mm was a little loose.
Bottom Line recommended
Submitted 2011-02-05
By YukonMudder
From CT
Would not have bought if I knew it was made in China.
Bottom Line not recommended
from $129.99
View ProductSubmitted 2018-02-18
By Jeffrey
From undisclosed
Perfect fit. Difficult to install considering where it is located under the intake manifold but it went right in and started right up. Problem fixed!
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Submitted 2012-05-03
By Norm
From Central PA
Installed December 2011. May 2012 it's on its last legs. Made a odd whirring noise from day one. It is installed properly (only goes on one way, machined fit) Rebuilt from dealer is only about $30 more. . .I'm hoping the flywheel isn't destroyed.
Bottom Line not recommended
Submitted 2010-01-26
By DJ
From Dunwoody, GA
This was a great deal especially with the order online discounts when picking up at the store. Starter performs like a new one! Best deal in town!
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