| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (20%)
$100 - $499 (53%)
< $100 (27%)
Chart based on 15 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
| 154300 mi US $700 |
Fuel pump called quits |
| 152500 mi US $40 |
Cam Position Sensor failure. Replaced sensor. |
| 165000 mi | Cooler leaks and check engine light stayed on |
1996 BMW 3-Series 4-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
| 224800 mi US $476 |
Coolant leak was noticed on ground, determined cause to be the radiator. Replaced part myself along with hoses, expansion tank, and fan clutch. |
| 107260 mi A $800 |
Rear main seal |
| 109120 mi A $470 |
Excessive blowby, leaking oil through throttle body. |
| 163000 mi US $150 |
Water pump went out |
| 166000 mi | Replaced coolant level sensor. |
| 73000 mi US $400 |
Crank vent valve vacuum repaired/ajusted to fix cold start issues, intermittent check engine light |
1996 BMW 3-Series 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 279200 mi US $175 |
Fuel pump failed. Replaced. |
1996 BMW 3-Series 2-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
| 108000 mi US $50 |
Oil leak fixed in variable valve timing system in the high pressure hose. |
| 108300 mi US $100 |
Upper and lower coolant hoses leaking, replaced |
| 52000 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 |
1996 BMW 3-Series 2-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 89280 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. :( |
| 162000 mi US $170 |
Replaced valve cover gasket. |
1996 BMW 3-Series 2-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 177000 mi US $800 |
Replaced fan switch, coolant reservoir and thermostat |
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