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2000 BMW 3-Series repairs by problem area
Engine (45%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (15%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (4%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 256 repairs.
2000 BMW 3-Series electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (12%)
$100 - $499 (37%)
< $100 (41%)
Chart based on 51 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2000 BMW 3-Series 4dr Wagon
170-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 12981 mi | Blower Final Stage Resistor replaced. Left Visor Vanity Light Switch replaced. |
| 24498 mi | Auxillary Fan replaced. |
| 63024 mi US $65 |
Troubleshooting 3rd brake light not working. |
| 70004 mi US $759 |
Air Conditioning service. |
| 87744 mi US $267 |
Right Rear Window Regulator replaced. |
| 102131 mi US $35 |
Cabin Air Filter replaced. |
| 116611 mi US $72 |
Air Conditioning recharged. Blower Final Stage Resistor replaced. |
| 152800 mi US $330 |
Replaced the driver's window regulator. |
2000 BMW 3-Series 4dr Wagon
170-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 110500 mi US $150 |
Battery died. No warning. Most recently checked in November, was told it was strong and should last a while |
2000 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
193-horsepower 2.8L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 141100 mi US $70 |
Window regulators needed to be replaced on both sides in the back. |
| 107000 mi US $460 |
Battery died due to broken alternator. Car has to be towed. Replaced alternator. |
| 140000 mi US $65 |
Window Regulator and Regulator Motor, front left |
| 111000 mi US $300 |
Seat belt tensioner sensor bad causing Airbag light to go on. |
| 169000 mi US $150 |
window regulator |
2000 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
193-horsepower 2.8L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 225000 mi US $60 |
Final stage resistor replaced for blower motor |
| 112000 mi US $225 |
Replaced broken wiper lever- lever made of cheap plastic- broke off in middle. Replaced broken wiper lever- lever made of cheap plastic- broke off in middle. |
| 123000 mi US $546 |
Electric window regulators on two windows (front passenger door and rear driver's side door) broke. Parts replaced. Window regulators for two of windows broke- regulator assembies (2) replaced. |
| 125000 mi US $550 |
Wiper switch broke and was replaced. |
| 130000 mi US $260 |
Battery was dead and had to be replaced; 24 codes came up, codes checked and computer reset. |
2000 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 62000 mi US $40 |
HVAC control unit goes to Celsius if the clock control button is pushed. Will not return to fahrenheit without reprograming OBC. Unit replaced twice with updated unit. Car built in S. Africa before 04/10. Dealer admits problem |
| 72000 mi US $100 |
Drivers side airbag sensor malfunction. Corrosion in wiring to dlc plug. The sensor connections were cleaned of corrosion and and the code was reset. |
| 74300 mi US $400 |
A/C fan and resistor pack failed and were replaced. |
| 75000 mi US $388 |
Smart Key was failing and would not start the car. Battery was suspected and replaced when it was discovered to be 9 years old. Tech finally asked if I had a different key. Car started then. New key cost $235.00. Engine were replaced als |
| 151000 mi US $15 |
Rear windows malfunctioning. Replaced General Module relay. Problem solved |
| 152000 mi US $35 |
Replace left rear window regulator |
| 156500 mi US $40 |
Oil Level Sensor Replaced |
| 122000 mi US $175 |
Windshield washer pum replaced. |
| 122000 mi US $3500 |
Xenon headlight replaced. |
| 123000 mi US $550 |
Replaced turn signal lamp. Could not be performed by owner. |
| 124400 mi US $350 |
Rear window stuck |
| 131000 mi US $180 |
Replaced windshield washer pump. |
2000 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 90520 mi C $170 |
window regulator fail. |
| 126000 mi US $120 |
Wouldn't start on a cold morning. Tested battery - fail load test. Replaced Battery. |
| 84000 mi US $75 |
Left rear window regulator cables came off track and window was stuck half open. Right rear window regulator cables came off track and snapped the carrier. The window was able to be moved by hand. This was 10 days after the other side went. |
| 149000 mi US $70 |
No heat from heater. Replaced heater control valve. |
| 169300 mi US $200 |
Right turn signal would intermittently stay on |
| 172000 mi | Window regulator |
| 106000 mi US $250 |
Window regulator. Also did maintenance. |
| 114000 mi US $300 |
window regulator replacement |
2000 BMW 3-Series 4-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
| 187000 mi US $2600 |
Airbag dash light on bcse of faulty seatbelt sensor cost >300$ |
| 187000 mi US $140 |
left hand driver seat belt pretensioner |
2000 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
170-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 111000 mi US $50 |
Cabin fan speed variable and sporadic. Heat and Air blower final stage resistor failed. |
| 143000 mi US $700 |
Headlight out; it was repaired. |
| 131000 mi US $350 |
Door locks work intermittently. Cause are two relays in GM unit. Shop wanted to replace entire unit. Investigating source in Torrance, CA that will just replace the relays. |
| 162300 mi US $1300 |
Windshield washer pump replaced |
| 114700 mi US $20 |
Electrical connector to hot water valve had open circuit, caused A/C to blow hot air |
| 126480 mi C $1908 |
Antenna replaced. |
| 155620 mi C $750 |
Door lock actuator driver side dead. No replace. Using key. |
| 172980 mi C $2000 |
Door solenoids. Actuators. 2x. |
2000 BMW 3-Series 2dr Convertible
170-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 149000 mi US $17 |
Replaced windshield washer pump (simple job - 1 bolt, unplug one connector and one hose) |
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