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1996 BMW 3-Series repairs by problem area
Engine (49%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (14%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (9%)
Chart based on 35 repairs.
1996 BMW 3-Series repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (44%)
< $100 (41%)
Chart based on 27 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
1996 BMW 3-Series
Engine not specified
| BMW in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2013 - Aug 2013 | |||
| Feb 2013152500 miUS $40 | Cam Position Sensor failure. Replaced sensor. | ||
| BMW in Texas, United States Jun 2011 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Jul 2011154300 miUS $700 | Fuel pump called quits | ||
| BMW in North Carolina, United States Oct 2013 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Jun 2014165000 mi | Cooler leaks suspension worn out and check engine light stayed on | ||
1996 BMW 3-Series 4-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
| BMW in Virginia, United States Sep 2010 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Oct 2010223000 miUS $338 | Whining noise was heard from under the hood, determined cause to be noisy alternator bearing, replaced part myself. | ||
| Nov 2010224800 miUS $476 | Coolant leak was noticed on ground, determined cause to be the radiator. Replaced part myself along with hoses, expansion tank, and fan clutch. | ||
| Apr 2011235300 miUS $16 | Car developed severe steering wheel shake at highway speed, left front brake caliper was sticking, purchased seal kit and rebuilt | ||
| BMW in Victoria, Australia Dec 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jan 2010107260 miA $800 | Rear main seal Clutch Slave cylinder Guibo / Driveshaft flex disc | ||
| Aug 2010109120 miA $470 | Excessive blowby, leaking oil through throttle body. Clutch hose replaced | ||
| BMW in Texas, United States Sep 2011 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Oct 201173000 miUS $400 | Crank vent valve vacuum repaired/ajusted to fix cold start issues, intermittent check engine light Cowl gasket was cracking; preventively replaced to avoid water damage to engine computer | ||
| BMW in Indiana, United States Dec 2009 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Apr 2010163000 miUS $150 | Water pump went out | ||
| Jun 2010166000 mi | Replaced coolant level sensor. | ||
| Dec 2011179000 miUS $300 | Needed new starter. | ||
| BMW in Virginia, United States Dec 2009 - Dec 2010 | |||
| Sep 2010171000 miUS $75 | shocks tightened up | ||
| BMW in Texas, United States Dec 2009 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Mar 2010160000 mi | Ignition key spins and will not catch at the on or start positions. Just needed to be re-aligned, 30 min and no parts needed. | ||
| Mar 2013178000 mi | Passenger front window would no longer move up or down. A common issue due to a gear wearing out. | ||
1996 BMW 3-Series 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| BMW in California, United States Dec 2010 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Jan 2011181000 miUS $550 | Had to replace the rear-left wheel bearing. Grinding noise and possibly affecting the car's handling and acceleration. Will need to replace the rear-right soon. Previously replaced the two front bearings. | ||
1996 BMW 3-Series 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| BMW in Washington, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Oct 2010279200 miUS $175 | Fuel pump failed. Replaced. | ||
1996 BMW 3-Series 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| BMW in Arizona, United States Dec 2009 - May 2010 | |||
| Apr 2010131000 miUS $75 | Multi switch for wipers on left side of column. | ||
1996 BMW 3-Series 2-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
| BMW in Illinois, United States Jun 2017 - Jul 2019 | |||
| Jun 201852000 mi | CEL for fuel trim codes. Replace valve cover gasket, throttle body gasket, vacuum hoses, O2 sensors, CCV, clean ICV,’test fuel pressure, new spark plugs | ||
| BMW in Oklahoma, United States May 2010 - Nov 2011 | |||
| Sep 2010108000 miUS $50 | Oil leak fixed in variable valve timing system in the high pressure hose. | ||
| Jan 2011108300 miUS $100 | Upper and lower coolant hoses leaking, replaced | ||
1996 BMW 3-Series 2-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| BMW in Illinois, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Mar 2010162000 miUS $170 | Replaced starter (spark plugs, fuel & cabin filters.) Replaced valve cover gasket. | ||
| BMW in Ontario, Canada Sep 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 2012246860 mi | Hood release latch corroded and sticking. Parts disassembled and cleaned before reinstalling. Not bad considering the mileage! | ||
| BMW in Idaho, United States Dec 2009 - Dec 2010 | |||
| Apr 2010159000 miUS $200 | front windshield fascia degraded due to sun exposure. Successfully replaced. | ||
| BMW in Ireland Jun 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Aug 201087500 mi€200 | Front left shock leaking so replaced both front shocks along with left tie rod. | ||
| Oct 201089280 mi€200 | Engine mount went causing the engine to shift blocking the fan which made the car overheat. No head gasket issues luckily. Cracked the sump when the mount went though. :( | ||
1996 BMW 3-Series 2-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| BMW in Maryland, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 2011134000 mi | Replaced failing lower control arm bushings. | ||
| BMW in Minnesota, United States Jun 2017 - May 2021 | |||
| May 2018177000 miUS $800 | Replaced fan switch, coolant reservoir and thermostat | ||
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