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2007 BMW 3-Series repairs by problem area
Engine (44%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (7%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)
Other (7%)
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- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 1162 repairs.
2007 BMW 3-Series electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (27%)
< $100 (49%)
Chart based on 217 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2007 BMW 3-Series
Engine not specified
| 76000 mi | Window regulator |
| 45260 mi | BLOWER MOTOR FAILURE |
2007 BMW 3-Series 4dr Wagon
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 43000 mi US $50 |
front door lock actuator replaced |
| 43652 mi | battery replaced |
| 60000 mi US $50 |
blower motor replaced under waranty blower motor replaced under waranty |
| 74000 mi US $240 |
Starter replaced under warranty with $50 deductible Battery depleted probably due to high draw from bad starter |
| 77000 mi US $610 |
positive jump post shorted out and took new battery with it. |
| 69500 mi | Both Front Door Lock actuator had to be replaced. |
| 125000 mi US $750 |
Bad starter |
| 30000 mi | The driver side speakers stop working intermittently. The dealer could not replicate the problem. |
| 64900 mi US $130 |
Battery needed to be replaced. |
| 65300 mi US $5 |
Blower fan was squeaking. Removed pollen filter and sprayed fan with WD-40. Easy fix. |
| 13000 mi | Drivers side lock actuator failed. |
| 95304 mi US $132 |
A/C not cooling. No leaks found. Recharged. |
2007 BMW 3-Series 4dr Wagon
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 34000 mi | Central locking system failed, had to unlock driver's side door with key. Remote key fob would not unlock doors. Dealer replaced fuse and relay under warranty. |
| 74000 mi | steering wheel lock warning came on unexpectedly. Tech said it was software, and reflashed. However, within a few days the bogus warning was back again. Oil change is due soon and I'll have them look at it again. |
| 95000 mi US $100 |
Front L and R door lock actuators failed (proximate cause was blown fuse because of sticking and general malfunctioning. Replaced actuators and fuse. |
| 145000 mi US $621 |
Halo bulb $118 |
| 158000 mi US $650 |
main a/c and heat fan failed completely. |
| 62000 mi US $180 |
Starter failed, in order to replace starter the intake manifold has to be removed. Starter and bolts along with Intake manifold gaskets were replaced. |
2007 BMW 3-Series 4dr Wagon
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 38000 mi | Replaced Alternator and IBS |
| 48000 mi US $390 |
Battery replaced and registered |
| 43000 mi US $78 |
Needed new battery. Interstate MTP-93 replaced under pro-rated warranty. |
| 51300 mi US $50 |
Windshield washer pump replaced for the third time since 2008. I've last replaced it in July of 2012. Warranty covered it, but still needed to pay $50 "deductible." |
| 71000 mi US $900 |
Interstate battery not holding good charge after 3 years. Replaced with AutoCraft Platinum AGMBattery, Group Size H8, 900 CCA Part No H8-AGM Original Bosch starter failed after close to 9 years manufacture date, 9 months after extended warranty expired :-(. High labor cost due to accessibility of starter. |
2007 BMW 3-Series 4dr Wagon
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| 77000 mi US $440 |
Replaced battery |
| 30000 mi US $900 |
Bluetooth SOS module failed, part ordered and installed |
| 69000 mi | Door locks not working with key fob. Fob replaced but problem persisted. |
| 84320 mi C $1050 |
engine did not "turn over" on starting, battery seemed fine and was powering all the systems when the ignition was pressed. starter replaced. |
2007 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 16000 mi | Driver side rear view mirror would not move when pressing driver side memory button. Apparently this is an issue noted by the manufacture according to the dealer. Part replaced, problem solved to date. |
| 57300 mi US $480 |
Right rear window lifter/ regulator |
| 24800 mi $50 |
Front driver side door actuator |
| 75500 mi US $50 |
Door locks stopped working. Remote access no longer worked. Needed to use mechanical key to open driver's door. Passenger doors and fuel tank refused to open. Dealer replaced both front door actuators and put in new 20A fuse. Light bulb warning popped up on dash. Read out code: CC-ID 132. Dealer checked for shorts and replaced bulb assembly. No actual defects observed by owner. |
| 118100 mi | Angel eye light bulb needed replacing. |
| 29000 mi | Tire pressure monitor was lying and saying I had a low/flat tire when I did not. They just reset or reflashed something to fix it. |
| 32000 mi | Car told me I had a low tire when I definitely didn't. This is especially annoying with RFTs because you can't visually tell. I was on edge during my road trip hoping at no point I'd actually gotten a flat. Simply reset, no fix. This is a repeat issue. |
| 40000 mi | Car said brake pads were worn out. Actually was software calculation error--pads were still OK. New software flashed into car computer. |
| 48000 mi | Power door lock was squeaking on unlock. Dealer replaced both door lock actuators per TSB. Also had a sticking exterior door handle. Parts are on order. |
| 61200 mi | Rear power window regulator replaced. |
| 55200 mi US $50 |
Had to put in new battery to replace original. Car requires computer resetting of adaptive values and battery capacity. Must be done at shop or with special equipment and software I don't have. |
| 72000 mi | Driver's side airbag was included in Takata recall. Over a year wait between notification of problem and part availability. |
| 28000 mi | Nav system freezes. Door locks would not open remotely. Lock actuators replaced. Door locks not working. Nav system freezing. Fixed under warranty |
| 42000 mi | AM reception was poor. It is still poor, but did not notify the dealer/mechanic. Will take it back after some time. |
| 95800 mi US $646 |
Blower Fan motor stopped working. All indicators worked. Might have been FSU or Blower motor. Turned out to be blower motor, but replaced FSU as well for safety. |
| 3700 mi | iDrive system constantly crashing. Sunroof constantly going into anti-trap function. Navigation system extremely slow and crashing. |
| 80000 mi US $2000 |
Window actuator replaced. |
| 92000 mi US $430 |
I had the rear driver side window motor replaced, but it still was messing up. It was an error of the repair facility, so I had them redo it. Front passenger door lock actuator replaced |
| 154000 mi US $2500 |
TPMS sensors needed to be replaced on two wheels after failing. These sensors were not OEM sensors, they were added to aftermarket wheels pre-delivery in 2015. Replaced with OEM parts. |
| 171000 mi US $1100 |
Power sidevidew mirror on driver's side failure; full mirror replaced for $650 Passenger door grip coating failure, replaced. |
| 78000 mi US $450 |
Car refused to start, ran after getting a jump start from friend. Battery found to be defective and was replaced. |
| 98000 mi US $300 |
Rear passenger window regulator went bad. |
| 39000 mi | Passenger airbag malfunction |
| 25000 mi | Door lock solenoid replaced |
| 43000 mi | Oil change sensor falsely indicated oil change due |
| 87200 mi US $1300 |
Bad halo lamp (halogen headlamp) |
| 99700 mi US $175 |
Right Angel Eye bulb went out. Replaced both left and right units with LEDs. |
| 108000 mi US $35 |
Recall work - replaced battery cable and fuse box. Car had been stalling. |
| 28000 mi | Sideview mirror motor failed |
| 42160 mi C $100 |
window pinch protection warning came on |
| 31300 mi US $420 |
Windshield washer pump failed and was replaced. |
| 53000 mi | SOS light came on. BMW of Columbia said they'd come get the car and give a loaner. They never did and have had no correspondence since. |
| 40000 mi | Update to iPod software. |
| 80000 mi US $150 |
headlight worked intermittantly. wire casing lose or was disconnected and had to be replaced |
| 20000 mi | Horn was inoperative. Reattached wire from horn. |
| 30000 mi US $391 |
Rear window regulator broke. Window would not close. Regulator replaced. |
| 54000 mi | Oil level sensor failed |
| 4000 mi | iPod problem, would switch mode form iPod to FM radio after 10-20 min. |
| 5000 mi | iDrive display went out. Problem diagnosed as faulty cable, which needed to be ordered from Germany. Cable replaced and problem solved. Took over 3 weeks to get new cable - not good. |
| 17000 mi | Sunroof not opening properly - corrected by initializing the sunroof operation |
| 75000 mi US $80 |
Windshield washer pump not working |
| 90000 mi US $500 |
Rear window regulator failed (window would not roll up/down). Immediately took car in to have regulator replaced. |
2007 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 27000 mi | The rear passenger side window would not go up using the driver control. The window motor was replaced at no charge. |
| 34000 mi | BMW assist was never activated. When I tried to activate, it was defective and needed replacement. All under warranty. |
| 44000 mi | passenger rear window would not close from driver controls, one of the two buttons was not working one of two horn buttons was not working. successful repair. |
| 54000 mi US $170 |
TPMS part failure and replacement. I suspect that it was damaged or not properly re-installed when I was having wheel straightening and new tires. |
2007 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 46000 mi | Vehicle has keyless operation. One key fob not working. Dealer indicated that door handle was the problem. Replaced |
| 54300 mi | Battery cable at fuse box loosened |
| 54900 mi | Drivers door lock inoperable with remote or switch in car. |
| 56000 mi US $131 |
Door locks became inoperable with remote or rocker switch. Only drivers door operated and only with key. Fuse on automatic door locks was changed and reset computer. |
| 81195 mi US $1251 |
Air conditioning compressor making loud whining sound. Replaced compressor with new OEM. |
| 61800 mi US $120 |
Replace Xenon lamps DIY |
| 63240 mi C $200 |
Replaced HID light and Halo light myself - quite the task since required removing wheel, inner fender to get at part |
| 63000 mi US $10 |
Central locking system stopped working properly. Was unable to unlock doors using key fob or lock button on the dash. Driver door still locked when using key fob or lock button after unlocking manually. Diagnosed the problem to a blown fuse in the central locking system (Fuse #57, 15A). Replaced fuse with a higher rating (20A) as per BMW recommended service. |
| 102100 mi US $30 |
Faulty brake sensor. |
| 30000 mi | Car went in to fix the radio, a problem noted under warranty, but car was days out of warranty. Dealer replaced radio. |
| 46000 mi US $900 |
Door lock fuse blew. Doors inoperative from inside the car. A well-known symptom of a failing actuator. First you replace the fuse, then after the 2nd or 3rd fuse, you replace the actuator. Replaced the fuse and traded the car. |
| 23000 mi | A/C was performing poorly, alternator was loud. Refrigerant was found to be low. Source of leak not identified. Refrigerant topped off. A/C cools and alternator is quiet. |
| 10000 mi | Driver mirror was not holding memory positions. Mirror motor was replaced and it has worked perfectly ever since. |
| 4000 mi | Nav was sluggish; missing poi search; missing arrow display groaning noise from engine compartment when A/C is on. dealer said refrigerant was low. dealer could not properly diagnose due to cool temperatures. will bring back next summer. |
| 5000 mi | A/C compressor went bad. |
| 9000 mi | DVD Drive failure. |
| 9000 mi | New DVD drive installed. |
| 38000 mi US $50 |
door lock actuator replaced on 3 out of 4 doors. |
| 44300 mi | noisey fan windows not closing |
| 51400 mi US $50 |
DVD Player malfunction. |
| 134300 mi US $1100 |
AC Fan short circuit |
| 170000 mi US $1200 |
Car door lock actuator malfunction. No locking with electric option |
| 32000 mi | iPod adapter will not recognize my iPod. Dealer wants to charge $300, since they claim it does not fall under warranty, therefore I didn't have them do the work at the time. |
| 34800 mi | iPod adapter finally fixed under warranty by a cooperative dealer. |
| 6000 mi | Computer shows 25,000 or 2 years for first oil change, wasnt fixed in the first trip, still isnt fixed. |
| 14000 mi | Bad speaker in drivers door. Speaker replaced |
| 18000 mi | Interactive cruise control stopped working. Replaced sensor under warranty. Would have been ~ $400 if not under warranty. |
| 45000 mi US $856 |
The car is equipped with key in the pocket locking, unlocking and starting. The unlocking function was failing intermittently. Replaced the ISB cable. Also alledgedly needed a new battery after only 2 years. |
| 123000 mi US $203 |
Battery not holding charge when not driven for several days. |
| 155000 mi US $10 |
Ground strap between body and engine corroded causing no-start condition. |
2007 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| 87000 mi US $100 |
Replaced both rear window regulators under CPO warranty. $100 deductable |
2007 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 44000 mi US $812 |
Doors would not open from inside the vehicle, locking the driver inside the vehicle. Doors would only open with stick key inserted into the outside door locks. Two door locks with motor actuators were replaced. |
| 50000 mi US $175 |
AC was leaking. Front floor was wet. |
| 50000 mi | Driver airbag was replaced due to a recall |
| 16120 mi | Replaced front door locks and replaced central locking fuse with a higher voltage. |
| 50000 mi US $800 |
Climate control module stopped working, went completely dead and blank, no lights, no functions, no heat-cooling or even fresh air circulation. Dealer ordered and replaced with new module and did required reprogramming of unit. |
| 73000 mi US $800 |
Air conditioning condenser fan vibrating and noisy. Replaced fan. |
| 87300 mi US $90 |
Right rear window froze in down position Regulator was broken, plastic cable retainer snapped off. Replaced with after market regulator assembly, cheaper and better made than OEM BMW. |
| 88300 mi | Drivers door lock actuator would not unlock door. Locks OK, doesn't unlock. Can unlock with key.Inside handle will unlock. Very expensive OEM parts and labor, over $450 to repair at dealer. Looking for other supplier of parts and labor. |
| 89000 mi US $450 |
Driver's door lock would lock but not open with remote. Could open with key and from inside handle. Replaced door lock actuator. |
| 89200 mi US $600 |
39 month Bosch replacement battery died. Had been installed by indie shop and supposedly registered to computer. Don't think it was done Original battery lasted six years. Went to dealer this time for new battery and registration. |
| 8000 mi | Right rear window would not close when fully opened unless the window switch was rapidly used or after waiting for 30-60 seconds. Mechanical binding in the window regulator caused the motor to activate the anti-trap feature. Regulator replaced. |
| 15000 mi | Central locking system failed and only the driver door and the fuel door could be opened (they are the only ones that can be manually unlocked). Front two lock actuators were replaced. A cable for the lock actuator in the passenger door was left unhooked when the car was returned. The door opened from the interior handle and locked/unlocked, but the exterior handle was not functional. Dealer connected it and it works now. |
| 24000 mi | Door lock actuators malfunction & related fuse blown requiring replacement of both. |
| 26000 mi | Driver door lock would not open except with key. |
| 45000 mi | Right door actuator failed. Fuse blew for all doors. Could't open any door except driver's door could open with key and manual from inside. Used emergency opener for fuel filler door. Installed front door actuators and bigger(20 amp)fuse |
| 53000 mi US $32 |
Replaced blown high beam light bulb |
| 29000 mi | Locking system stopped working. Dealer replaced front door units and control module. Warranty. |
| 40000 mi US $50 |
Driver side mirror would not fold in properly, nor would mirror adjust to an angle allowing safe rearward vision. |
| 67500 mi US $4000 |
Bluetooth failed for 3rd time, |
| 58000 mi US $50 |
Xenon headlight failed. Igniter / ballast replaced. |
| 9000 mi | Tyre pressure monitor would not reset. This is a known problem affecting a small number of cars and requires the whole ECU to be reprogrammed from scratch which takes a couple of hours. Car was returned washed and vacuumed. |
| 25000 mi | A light bulb was out. The dealer replaced the bulb and changed engine oil, replaced air filter. |
| 35300 mi US $425 |
Faulty air bag sensor in front right door replaced Side mirror doesn't adjust correctly. Would cost $800 to fix. |
| 40900 mi US $980 |
motor in the side mirror was broken, |
| 58000 mi US $455 |
Driver side rear window regulator broke. Replaced regulator. |
| 74800 mi US $50 |
window lock out switch was stuck in on (down) position |
| 143000 mi US $350 |
Car would not start. Tried to jump start but didn't work. Found mechanic that would replace starter for $200 labor. Fixed problem. |
| 48000 mi US $70 |
Right headlight replaced. No charge for labor. That was weird but cool. |
| 62300 mi US $109 |
Original Battery failed. |
| 88000 mi US $50 |
Passenger's rear window motor failed, warning light lit. Dealer replaced window regulator, solved problem. |
| 156000 mi US $350 |
Window regulator broke, replaced. |
| 34000 mi | replaced TPM sensors on two tires and regulator for TPM system. |
| 75000 mi US $410 |
Xenon bulb was flickering and died out...needed to replace xenon bulb. |
| 165000 mi US $400 |
Replaced blower motor and sensor |
| 151000 mi US $430 |
starter replaced |
| 94000 mi US $900 |
Car started cranking slowly. Car still has original battery. Replace with new battery. Finally car stopped cranking. Starter motor failed. Replaced with remanufactured non-OEM starter motor. very complicated to replace starter motor. |
| 22000 mi | voice command not working BMW assist button inoperative; telephone volume through bluetooth inaudible, could not be increased. Still in the shop after 3 days - second visit this month |
| 25000 mi | Electric door lock relays failed. Dealer replaced both under warranty. |
| 33000 mi | Headlight burned out. |
| 37000 mi | Replaced telematic control unit. |
| 80600 mi C $500 |
Blown Starter |
| 38000 mi US $150 |
Rear left window regulator died. Windows was stuck in down position. Part had to be replaced the same day. |
| 11000 mi | Condition-based maintenance computer did not reflect miles driven in first year - started with 16,ooo miles until maintenance and did not change in 10,000 miles |
2007 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 40000 mi US $925 |
Steering lock sensor warning light indicator "RED" Dealer replaced steering column to replace faulty steering lock sensor. |
| 56000 mi US $490 |
replace battery and re calibrate charging system for new battery note battery was about 10 years old |
| 124000 mi US $300 |
Starter failed. Replaced starter |
| 60000 mi US $345 |
A/C wasn't blowing out cold air as expected, had system tested for leaks and none found. Freon installed back into car plus .1 oz topped off. Was told no problems with a/c system. |
| 142500 mi | Door locks stopped working properly. Diagnosed blown fuse from one of the lock motors pulling too much current. Replaced fuse after diagnostic. |
| 143400 mi US $1400 |
Driver's front indicator ceased working. Wiring found to be brittle and worn due to missing access plate allowing water/debris from wheelwell |
| 145300 mi US $190 |
Battery was only putting out 11.9v when below freezing. |
| 59000 mi | iDrive stopped working. No handsfree, radio, NAV, etc. |
| 51300 mi | Front directional quit working - replacement bulb didn't help. Apparently corrosion frequently necessitates replacement of the socket on these cars - although none is visible that will be my next step. Still not resolved. |
| 52200 mi | Disassembled directional assembly again, cleaned with contact cleaner and reassembled, directional now works fine - replaced $225 dealer repair estimate with $0 expense. |
| 16000 mi | Flash drive music does not play properly |
| 74400 mi US $257 |
Not Cooling. Freon Low |
| 125000 mi US $805 |
Could not start car. Starter replaced |
| 140000 mi US $100 |
Driver front lock actuator failed. |
| 108000 mi US $1000 |
Both rear window regulators failed. Windows would roll down, but not up. |
| 140000 mi | Outline light went out. Cost to fix too expensive Mouse for the entertainment system stopped working. Can't see the navigation now |
| 23000 mi US $883 |
Central door locks completely non-functional. Doors could not be unlocked, either using the fob or the door lock button. Only the driver's door has a mechanical override, so none of the other doors could be used at all!! |
2007 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 75200 mi US $350 |
Passenger front door lock actuator |
| 82000 mi US $550 |
Battery warning, battery replaced |
| 102000 mi US $409 |
Replace low beam xenon headlamp |
| 98000 mi US $350 |
Replaced rear driver side window regulator |
| 43000 mi US $300 |
Replaced 8 year old battery, reset battery charging system with software I purchased. |
| 43000 mi US $65 |
power window regulator broke. Motor OK. rear passenger window stuck down. Fixed myself for $65 but BMW part was $130 and would have cost $350 at dealer total, so I put that price in. blower motor making noise. took out and lubricated. |
| 77400 mi US $75 |
Failed window regulators for driver front |
| 173600 mi C $430 |
Starter was replaced as it was failing. Original starter since delivery. |
| 27000 mi | Warning light on the dash went off indicating an electrical fault. Went into dealer. It turned out to be right front headlight. Replaced under warranty in 45 min. |
| 39000 mi | Door lock actuator failed |
| 97000 mi | recall of airbag |
| 26200 mi | Electronics/software. Tire pressure warning light stuck on, can't reset. |
| 29774 mi US $31 |
Brake wear sensor wire broken, new sensor installed. |
| 20600 mi | blown fuse |
| 23000 mi | cigarette lighter did not work. Dealer aligned contacts to fix. |
| 25000 mi | Door locks would not operate |
| 29000 mi | driver-side mirror motor intermittently stopped working. |
| 68200 mi US $375 |
Right rear window regulator malfunctioned. |
2007 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| 94000 mi US $458 |
Right rear window - Power window regulator, window lifter and sound insulating |
| 123000 mi US $800 |
Starter went bad, luckily I have a manual transmission and was able to bump start it to get it to my mechanic. |
| 97940 mi C $100 |
Replaced power door lock module on front passenger side |
| 122000 mi US $2000 |
Starter |
| 51460 mi C $300 |
Battery replacement |
| 75640 mi C $250 |
Battery replaced |
| 40300 mi | Central locking switch malfunctioned. Fuse blown, replaced by BMW dealer. Tested all lock sending units, could not re-replicate problem. Fuse replacement worked to solve problem. |
| 136000 mi | A/C blower replaced - bad bearing - was chirping and squealing. |
| 159000 mi US $82 |
recharged A/C - 1.2lb freon needed. |
| 176000 mi US $680 |
Starter failed, replaced. |
2007 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 2.5L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 44020 mi | Light bulb burned out; dealer replaced it Rear passenger window would often not close; motor needed replacing |
| 63240 mi C $465 |
Replaced squealing fan motor |
2007 BMW 3-Series 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 50000 mi US $600 |
Engine would not start. Jumper points in the engine compartment wouldn't work. Had to have tow operator jump from the battery. Same problem occurred in March 2012. Now in the shop 3 days and waiting. |
2007 BMW 3-Series 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 17360 mi | CLA not function due to blown fuse. |
| 81920 mi $500 |
Loud rattling noise from engine . Isolated to alternator bearing defect. First change after 132Km. |
| 94120 mi $500 |
Left front passenger power lock defective. |
2007 BMW 3-Series 2dr Hardtop conv.
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 27000 mi | Valet lock triggered by accident, fixed without problem. Dumb err on my part, did not know about switch inside of glovebox! No other problems on this occasion, with exception of re-setting Service light. |
| 42000 mi US $503 |
System Flush; Transmission flush; windshield water pump failure. |
| 44000 mi US $65 |
Replaced H8 Halo Lights on both front headlamps. ~ 15 min each after obtaining correct bulbs which took several weeks. |
| 76000 mi US $2200 |
I got warning lights for abs brakes and power steering, car wasn't running properly. took to shop they couldn't figure it out, then to dealer. needed new battery, and alternator. all modules reset and battery registered. |
| 84000 mi US $150 |
Passenger side daylight light bulb went out. |
| 66000 mi US $9000 |
evaporator leaking, replaced |
| 98000 mi US $257 |
Bleeder screw on expansion tank failed, loss of coolest. |
| 28000 mi | Rear speaker not working and replaced |
| 22320 mi | The glove compartment lock stopped functioning automatically and I had to manually lock and unlock. |
2007 BMW 3-Series 2dr Hardtop conv.
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 10900 mi | Replaced driver side lumbar switch. |
2007 BMW 3-Series 2dr Hardtop conv.
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 50220 mi C $430 |
replaced the battery. weak starting when cold and did not want to be left stranded. the battery must be reprogrammed so don't try do it yourself unless you have the computer to reprogram. |
| 65720 mi | Rep wire for b+ |
| 55600 mi | CUST STATES VEHICLE WOULD NOT START THIS A.M. SEEMED LIKE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WAS INOP OR BATTERY WAS FAILED, CUST THEN CHECKED BATTERY SHOWED 13 VOLTS, WHEN REMOTE WAS OPERATED AGAIN AND THEN THE VEHICLE STARTED ADVISE SEE KEITH N. |
| 64300 mi US $150 |
Cable between battery and fuse box had intermittent connection issues. Replaced cable and box. |
| 66700 mi US $150 |
Actuator for glovebox failed. Car was in shop so long because I was having the hood repainted. |
| 80000 mi US $300 |
Navigation system failure at temps over 80 degrees. Replaced nav computer Tire Pressure Monitoring System. Intermittent failure. Replaced TPMS sensor |
| 29000 mi | The rain sensor for the windshield wipers was not working. Sensor was replaced and rain sensor wipers work per spec. |
2007 BMW 3-Series 2dr Hardtop conv.
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 53000 mi US $75 |
Replaced burnt out angel eye running light |
| 74000 mi US $45 |
tail light burnt out. replaced. |
2007 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 2000 mi | BMW Assist could not pick up my location on the GPS. Software reflash needed to correct problem. |
| 10000 mi | Brake light warning light came on with hard braking. The brake force bulb and bulb housing needed to be replaced, parts ordered. |
| 26000 mi | Electric Steering wheel lock was not engaging correctly, and wouldn't allow me to turn on car sometimes. Yellow warning light present on dash when there would be a lock error. |
| 102000 mi US $750 |
Steering position sensor module had to be replaced, and car re-programmed. This module includes turn signal, wiper and cruise control levers & switches, as well sensors and a micro-processor module. Cuts across several systems. |
| 184000 mi US $810 |
Starter failed unexpectedly. Replaced with rebuilt Bosch unit. |
| 52000 mi US $1200 |
Car would not start. Towed to dealer for repair. Dealer diagnosed a short circuit with the water pump causing battery to drain. |
| 45000 mi | Replace windshield washer pump |
| 122700 mi US $5400 |
Replaced alternator Replaced battery |
| 136000 mi US $1300 |
Replace starter |
| 12000 mi | Active cruise control inoperative. Fix involved adjusting the sensor. |
| 45000 mi | Satnav DVD system replaced |
| 63000 mi US $50 |
Dashboard died. |
| 19000 mi | light bulb housing replaced |
| 38000 mi US $450 |
outside memory for mirror will not work properly. |
| 87000 mi US $900 |
Starter |
2007 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 3720 mi | TPMS warning light reset. Second time, first in November. From email. |
| 10000 mi | Replace LED tail light, Replace broken cup holder, Replace broken a/c vent adjuster |
| 59000 mi | DRL replacement. Second, did first myself in about 20 minutes. It helps to have small hands. |
| 186000 mi US $1100 |
New battery- first since 5/2010 |
| 20000 mi | TCU failed. Could not connect to BMW Assist. New TCU installed. Problem fixed. |
| 32000 mi | Daytime running light. Right |
| 35000 mi | Front corona light bulb, Low coolant, oil change |
| 67000 mi US $2500 |
A/C evaporator core leak. No A/C. |
| 40300 mi | Bulb warning light went off. Reseated the brake light bulbs and it went away. |
| 90000 mi | Drl went out |
| 65100 mi | 8 YR OLD BATTERY; WAS GETTING OCCASIONAL YELLOW LOW BATTERY WARNING LIGHT ON DASH |
2007 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 13200 mi US $73 |
Replace bulb socket on right rear side. |
| 24000 mi US $79 |
Replaced left rear bulb carrier. |
| 36000 mi | Brake light. |
| 11000 mi | Rear light holders and connections replaced from indication of light out but bulbs still working |
| 69000 mi US $50 |
Replaced left rear tailloght lenses assembly. LED 's not operational. Work completed under BMW CPO. |
| 24000 mi | Audio system quit. New radio ordered and installed. It was defective. Another radio ordered and installed. |
| 44900 mi US $60 |
replaced burned out headlamp |
| 59000 mi | right front light assembly error code error |
| 86000 mi | replaced defective air bag |
| 11000 mi | Alternator malfunction and replacement. |
| 44300 mi US $10 |
Driver side halo bulb failed |
| 51000 mi | Driver side mirror adjuster failed, did not replace, traded car in on lexus |
| 26000 mi | Side view mirror motors problem. |
| 32000 mi | Automatic seat belt does not retract all the way. |
2007 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 42000 mi | daytime running "halo" light on passenger side went out. |
| 66700 mi | Power rear sunshade stuck in open position. Not responsive at all (i.e. no sound or movement when button is pushed). Not covered under warranty. Cost to repair $1000. |
| 78300 mi US $800 |
AC blower/fan and load resistor dead. ac would switch on but no air would come out. |
| 6000 mi | Had the infamous 6fl USB/Ipod interface switching problem where iPod would randomly switch to FM radio. First visit in Dec. could not find TSB on issue but ordered new cable (backorder) when cable arrived in Feb. and checked again and found a BMW TSB ... |
| 25000 mi | Factory head unit replaced due to CD player not functioning. Replaced under warranty with no cost to me. No other problems. |
| 88000 mi US $1500 |
active headlight failure, light bulb failure, condensation on bulb housing. |
2007 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 5000 mi | adaptive brake lightbulb needed to be changed because of voltage fluctuations triggering exterior light failure warning. |
| 44200 mi | Driver's side rear tail light wasn't working. Brake and turn signal lights within same cluster functioned. Changed bulb, checked and cleaned contacts prior to taking to dealer. Entire cluster was replaced under warranty. |
2007 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| 80600 mi C $1550 |
Also a/c compressor is going, didn't fix |
| 49000 mi US $17 |
Replace DRL bulb. Took about 15 minutes. |
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