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Exterior
BMW says the front-end modifications for 2006 have been "executed with the utmost reserve and subtlety." In addition to the restyled hood, the 7 Series sedans have reshaped rocker panels ...

Exterior
Sharing its platform with the recently redesigned 7 Series, the 5 Series' wheelbase has been extended about 3 inches. It now leads its class, BMW says. Up front, the car's signature kidney grilles ...

Important features in the engine compartment
1 Washer fluid reservoir 2 Vehicle identification number 3 Jump-starting, negative terminal 4 Jump-starting, positive terminal 5 Coolant reservoir 6 Oil filler neck ...