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It has been a few years since you started it? If so even if you can get the lights to come on the battery probably won't have enough charge to start the car. Does it go click click when you turn the key? If it is a manual transmition you could try and clutch start it. You could try getting a battery charger but after that long the battery may be stuffed. You could just get a new battery and be done with it. Let me know if any of these assumptions are incorrect as you may need to look for something else.
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Generally the click is the starter solenoid engaging the fly wheel. The starter needs way more power than anything else in the car. It doesn't matter that the lights work. If the battery can't supply 10.5 volts under load, the starter won't turn. See if you can jump start the car and get to an auto parts store to have the battery checked.
It can be related to the transmission repair such as power ground not being sufficiently connected,because this is intermittent,There is also a Technical bueletin from BMW about power loss, and no crank situation No. SI B 12 03 06, engine electrical system
if an ignition switch fails, sometimes you can jiggle the key and it will start right up. its very hard to tell. but if you can start it by bypassing the ignition switch, then its the switch itself. go to this site for more detailed info--- aa1car.com/library/1999/cm119948.htm---this page should help. click on top link.
It sounds like you ignition switch went out. I had this happen to my wife a few years ago you turn the key the acceseries turn on but nothing else. this will be a trip to the dealer. did you happen to smell something electrical burning the last time you car was working if so it is the starter switch. you will need to take it to the deales an get a ne w switch which will also involve new keys$$$
Check the wire harness to the starter solenoid, the wires could have a break in it or the solenoid could also be bad. The heat of the engine could be causing the solenoid to fail till it cools down. Try that first, good luck and keep me posted, be glad to help.
eveything works but i turn the key to start it noting
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