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Expensive BMW 3-Series repairs by problem area

Engine (52%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (15%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (2%)

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BMW 3-Series repair cost distribution

$2500+ (26%)

$1000 - $2499 (74%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

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Chart based on 795 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

47000 mi US $490	required new front rotors and pads
57000 mi US $2000	rear rotors and pads

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30000 mi

US $1600

Replaced with BMW battery and reprogrammed "drain" sensor Front brakes and rotors replaced.

50840 mi C $1000	Check engine light indicated a problem. Replaced a pressure sensor, not fixed. later repaired a broken wire, check engine light came back within a day. I give up.
64480 mi C $1743	normal wear Replace F and R rotors and pads
72540 mi C $457	leak detection pump triggered check engine light

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48000 mi

US $2500

Oil pouring our rear pipes. Stalled at low rpm. Valve cover defective and replaced

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61000 mi

US $1500

Replaced motor mounts due to NVH

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98000 mi

US $1700

Valve Cover Warped

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60000 mi

US $1850

A/C not working, recharged the system.

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42000 mi

US $4000

Replaced electric fan, control module, and reprogrammed the car Visor mirror light stopped working. Dealer replaced the entire visor.

126000 mi

US $4100

Power steering pump ran dry and melted. Pump replaced, along with reservoir and hoses. AC compressor clutch damaged when power steering pump melted and locked up. New compressor and aux fan. Fan clutch worn and slipping. Replaced clutch.

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2821 mi

C $1150

Thermostat failed with check engine light. Dealer replaced for $850. Wiper motor failed. Dealer wants $1150 to fix.

82500 mi

US $1900

Right-rear wheel bearing replaced due to noise.

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42000 mi US $220	Small leak in radiator hose
78000 mi US $1500	Replaced Fuel Injectors

62000 mi US $700	Door Pin Rattle, Dealer Diagnose was Window Guard Rail. Replacing the Window Guard did not fix the rattle.
87000 mi US $3000	Malfunction light turned on, car ran into limp mode. EGR Cooler Replaced, DEF Metering Valve replaced, and EGR Valve.

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57040 mi C $1200	DEF ECM replaced. BMW ECM OEM part replacement + labour. P20e8 code was the actual ODB error.
66960 mi C $320	EGR valve emissions light. Repair was to clean the valve housing and the intakes
99200 mi C $400	origi battery replacement

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54560 mi

C $1000

Transmission cooler/heat exchanger failed resulting in no heat in cold weather.

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37000 mi US $1000	Stalling at a stop, unrelated to BMW's start/stop system--check engine on. Required full reprogramming/update to electrical system. In addition, the intercooler was inop and replaced--expense to owner. Vehicle still under factory warranty.
70000 mi US $1500	Thermostat failure

80000 mi US $1200	Hairline fracture on radiator
122000 mi US $400	Oil filter seal leak repaired but oil still seen covering the O2 sensors below the manifold

14040 mi

$1320

The left door melt near the door lock. They do not honor the fender2fender warranty. And didn't care about their material quality.

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39000 mi US $600	Front Pads replaced
49000 mi US $2500	main computer was accidently reprogrammed by owner while attempting diagnostics
76000 mi US $900	Wheel sensor wiring issue
80000 mi US $2600	Fuel Delivery Issue. Replace Fuel Pumps (Low and High Pressure), plus Sensor

55000 mi

US $1100

Vacuum pump for braking system failed causing oil to leak from engine and dripping on catalytic converter causing smoke. Had to have car towed in.

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19840 mi C $1400	Leaking on the top of both passenger and drivers door. This is an ongoing problem and is still not repaired. Roof is misaligned due to previous repair attempt for roof rattle and weatherstripping. Repaired roof and leaks
24180 mi C $8200	Roof is leaking above drivers and passenger doors

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34000 mi US $525	Driver door lock actuator failed
36000 mi US $1300	Dealer failed to register battery when they changed it several years ago resulting in the battery exploding due to overcharging and depletion of fluid.
36000 mi US $850	Intermittent coil on plug failure. Replaced all 6.

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59000 mi US $2500	Loose tie rod end. Oil Leak
100000 mi US $500	Repair leak

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81000 mi US $1900	MOST Bus failure and battery replacement
109000 mi US $3000	Coolant expansion tank replacement Vacuum hose from throttle body replacement Plastic charge pipe replacement and charge air induction Oil pan gasket replacement Eccentric shaft sensor replacement

77000 mi US $2000	Drive train malfunction, high pressure pump failure
80000 mi US $500	Intake boot desintergated

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53600 mi

US $4000

Engine Seized

55000 mi

US $1200

Air Condenser had a leak and wAs replaced. Price was $1200 but I had CarMax Maxcare

98000 mi

US $200

Burning Oil. Replaced the valve cover including gasket. Brake light wiring replaced Engine running rough. Mechanic adjusted the Turbo intake pipe

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88660 mi R 1500	All 4 shocks were replaced
159960 mi R 3500	The driver side door lock was replaced. The car was unable to lock even when the alarm was activated.

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26000 mi

US $3000

Water pump failed. 4 structurally damaged wheels

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103000 mi

US $1200

Engine overheating. Water pump not circulating coolant. Electric water pump and thermostat replaced

53000 mi

US $1200

Engine plug wiring harness worn and exposed could cause engine failure computer failure. Replaced wiring harness

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55400 mi US $1200	Battery not holding charge and seemed reasonable after 4 bad winters. The charging module showed a fault and told it needed to be replaced. "registerable" BMW Battery $500, charging module $400.
71000 mi US $975	One coil started missing. Recommended replacing all 6 due to high cost of labor. Also replace plugs.
72000 mi US $675	VANOS solenoid (2) were sticking causing barely able to idle and erratic throttle.
75000 mi US $2500	Replace alternator and ground cable
78000 mi US $800	Replaced 2.5 year old BMW dealer battery. Replace front end control arms due to seized alignment bolts
79000 mi US $1000	The entire PRND shifter module needed to be replaced. Was not always possible to put shifter into D position-needed to wiggle it around until it indicated D on dash display. Instead would go into M1 and would not shift out of M1 - car would reached rev limit and cut fuel.
85000 mi US $1000	ABS tone rings rusted and rust build up scrapping against sensor so ruining sensor

70000 mi

US $1200

Water pump died

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85000 mi US $130	Battery failed
105000 mi US $1100	The variable valve timing system failed causing the car to stumble then die on the side of the road. I had to be towed and the system repaired. There was a TSB on this issue.
105000 mi US $1400	radiator was cracked again and leaking fluid.

59000 mi

US $1500

Water pump failed

77000 mi US $1400	Had an oil filter gasket leak, took about 3-4 hours of work and cost 600 bucks. Oil pan gasket leak noticed during oil change. Repair cost 800 dollars.
83000 mi US $450	Wheel speed sensor failed had to replace.

64000 mi US $326	Slow starting, replaced battery. Oil filter housing gasket was leaking and gasket was replaced.
90280 mi US $1225	Replaced starter
91340 mi US $677	Replaced rear brakes and rotors

54000 mi US $1100	Transmission seal hard starting, replaced battery. Installed new battery. One of few items not covered by CPO or paid maintenance policy. $600 with install. That and some other BS turned me off on BMW of Dallas. turn light
63000 mi US $1297	The main CPO was the unknown of valve cover oil leak. The TPM (tire pressure) was a CPO item but they laid it off on both rear senders being bad so got to charge me for those and a fat fee for diagnostics.

78000 mi US $708	Water pump replaced. Engine intake cracked during prior repair. Reduced power light was lit before repair. Reduced Power light came on. Actuator for turbocharger waste gate failed to keep waste gate closed. Reduced power as a result. Actuators were fixed to allow engine to build up boost.
84000 mi US $1585	The reduced power light came on resulitng in the third vist to the dealer for the same symptom. The High Pressure Fuel Pump failed and was replaced. A fuel line sensor was also replaced.

127000 mi

US $1590

Needed new clutch, second new clutch in history of car.

76000 mi US $1380	Oil leak from filter housing Replace radiator hoses due to oil leak Replace belt and tensioner
83000 mi US $650	P0456 code --- 3 trips for smoke test, replace DMTL pump and fuel tank vent valve

75000 mi US $150	Water pump had failed rendering the car non-operational. Water pump + thermostat replaced by shop Freon was only at 50 percent and AC was not blowing very cold. Freon recharged and schrader valves replaced.
83000 mi US $600	Charge pipe failed so it was replaced.

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55500 mi US $500	Blue tooth not working with new Android update
61000 mi US $2000	belt tensioner pulley bearings were noisy, replaced leaking oil pump gasket,

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67300 mi US $800	Thrust rod bushings replaced.
70000 mi US $500	Engine hard to start when weather is cold, often runs rough and dies. ECU reprogrammed, which appears to have worked around the problem.
79000 mi US $1800	Head gasket replaced 4-wheel alignment

55500 mi US $1200	Water pump died
59000 mi US $1200	Oil leak at filter housing. Misfires due to coil failure.

62000 mi

C $2000

Overheated on highway, water pump failure. Oil filter housing leaking, replaced filter housing.

71000 mi

US $2000

Replaced Water Pump

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75000 mi US $900	Def injection system repair
79000 mi US $3000	Carbon buildup in engine

59000 mi US $1539	MAF air sensor failure, turbo charger balance and sequential pipe o-rings and upper turbo oil feed line replaced due to leaks.
70000 mi US $150	Rough idle, engine stumbles intermittently. Dealer diagnosed carbon buildup but not confirmed visually. Estimated cost to clean $2900. Instead I purchased BG fuel system cleaner and fuel filter, fixed.

50000 mi US $1500	BMW can’t seem to understand that it actually gets cold in some parts of the US. And as such engineer a diesel exhaust emissions system that can function properly in the winter months.
52000 mi US $1100	Cylinder #5 fuel injector was replaced. The harmonic balancer was replaced. Carbon buildup was cleaned out of the intake manifold.

79000 mi US $2000	Replaced Selective Catalytic Reduction tank due to faulty sensor. Replaced Selective Catalytic Reduction tank due to faulty sensor.
109500 mi US $463	Catalytic converter replaced. Dealer provided part and I paid labor ($463)
33933 mi US $179	Replace leaking turbocharger oil line (pipe) Replace OEM battery

103000 mi US $1800	Boost pipe and Harmonic Balancer will fail, replaced in preparation
145000 mi US $850	had to replace two front ABS sensors replace blower motor

86000 mi US $3200	Maintenance, intake carbon cleaning, diagnose multiple SAS codes
93000 mi US $4000	DEF tank and sensor failure, Oxygen sensor (2) failure, ,multiple SAS codes, could not smog

61800 mi US $2500	Urea tank temperature sensor failed. Whole tank replaced due to temperature sensor built into tank in a manner which prevents sensor service/replacement independent of tank replacement.
82321 mi US $1700	Battery, Crankshaft Pulley, CV Joint Recall, and Motor Mounts replaced.

64700 mi

US $3000

SES light on. Carbon buildup in cylinders and intake manifold. Manifold removed, cylinders cleaned as well as manifold.

64000 mi

US $3000

Car wouldn't start when warm. High pressure fuel pump and fuel filter replaced

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70000 mi

US $3600

Transmission fluid leak repair

50000 mi

US $1200

throttle actuator bank 2 failed. replaced both complete actuators at the same time.

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54000 mi US $150	Front wheel speed sensor failed, disabled abs & stability
74200 mi US $1000	Replaced thermostat.
75000 mi US $3500	Replaced clutch Replaced wheel sensor Replaced battery

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6000 mi

US $5400

Rear bumper repaired, rear deck lid replaced and paint. BMW does not have there own repair facility in Hawaii.

60000 mi

US $4000

oil measurement function stopped. oil sensor still doesn't function with replacement and new system with computer controller will cost ~$1700. Main computer on car is dead and replacement will cost ~$2300.

24200 mi US $500	Belt tensioner required replacement
36500 mi US $1000	Rodent wire damage required wire replacement. also either a VANOS or fuel injector issue, can't remember

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37200 mi C $1500	59,100km Rough Idle and check engine came on. Loss of power noticed, rpm were bouncing 900-1200 at idle, normal is around 800. New coil, eccentric shaft sensor, gasket. Cost 1500$ CAD covered in CPO warranty Driver Cup Holder malfunction (spring broken) New Cupholder installed Covered under warranty
60760 mi C $2700	Navigation / multi music system short circuited full replacement
76260 mi C $800	Coil pack replaced because misfiring, spark plugs done as well
83080 mi C $900	Oil leak found. Oil housing gasket replaced.
87420 mi C $300	Coolant hose cracked and replaced
88660 mi C $1800	Oil pan failed. Replaced oil pan.

104781 mi US $562	Thermostat replaced and cooling system drained, flushed, back-flushed, and refilled.
113331 mi US $1566	Car would not start - Starter assembly replaced

61000 mi US $1100	Instrument cluster would stop working, and warning lights about brakes, TPMS, and the traction control/AWD system would illuminate and subsequently clear after the car went to sleep. Diagnosed as bad RDC module due to corrosion. Replaced the module and performed programming for new module. Replaced corroded grounding strap.
72000 mi US $210	Intermittent misfires with transient service engine soon light. Replaced all coils and spark plugs.

60000 mi US $120	A/C recharge.
68000 mi US $1000	Pads and rotors replaced. Control arm bushings replaced, mechanic recommended.

106000 mi

US $2500

Rear struts were replaced

75000 mi US $450	replaced serpentine belt,tensioner and pulley. These repairs were purely preventative !
88400 mi US $1100	valve cover gasket replacement. oil filter housing gasket replacement
90000 mi US $450	Replaced all spark plugs and replaced #1 coil pack.

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55300 mi US $950	Two coil packs failed. Replaced remaining coil packs and all spark plugs were replaced. No freon in system, evaporator was the source of leak. Replaced evaporator.
59500 mi US $400	DMTL (Diagnostic Module Tank Leakage) Pump had failed and needed to be replaced
108000 mi US $1400	Replaced leaking valve cover gasket (VCG) and oil filter housing gasket (OFHG)

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72000 mi

US $1300

Engine was missing. Dealer replaced spark plugs and ignition coil

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63240 mi C $250	Right rear wheel bearing became noisy and required replacement
63240 mi C $4800	Both turbos had to be replaced.
63240 mi C $1800	Cooling fan assembly failed requiring replacement parts only available from Germany

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120000 mi US $2000	Brake sensor failed causing brake booster pump to fail
124700 mi US $400	Replaced right rear tire pressure sensor
128000 mi US $300	Replace battery
139000 mi US $3200	Compressor replaced Replaced fuel sensor
144000 mi US $1700	Belt broke. Power steering became inoperable.
146000 mi US $700	Rear wheel speed sensors replaced
156000 mi US $3000	Spark plugs replaced
164000 mi US $800	Main belt was squealing

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50000 mi US $868	Valve cover gasket windshield washer motor
63000 mi US $3488	BMW developed an intermittent miss. All coils and plugs were replaced. Water pump and thermostat showed fault codes, both were replaced

39060 mi

C $2300

rear brakes and valve cover gasket replaced

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52000 mi

US $1100

Cylinder coil failed, needed replaced. Changed all 6 plugs; leaking in oil valve cover and sensor, so replaced sensor before it failed. A coil on #6 cyl shouldn't fail with only 52K miles!

85000 mi

US $2399

Valve cover leaking oil which affected various other hoses or attachments. Darn BMW are maintenance $$$ holes sometimes, then become wonderful handling and great to drive again. No other car has been so enjoyable to drive....but the occasional small item becomes a big expense at times. I've never had a valve cover etc leak in all the other Honda, Toyota, MG, BMW, Chevy, Ford, and Dodge I've owned.

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53000 mi

US $1500

Service Engine Soon light on. Diagnosis revealed fault in High Pressure Fuel Pump. That pump had to be replaced.

51100 mi US $1300	Water pump. Known issue on BMW N54 Engine. No assistance from BMW. replaced thermostat since system was apart anyway.
54000 mi US $300	Battery Replacement and coding (BMW requires battery to be coded to the computer, preventing owners from doing this ourselves.)

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64000 mi

US $2000

Water pump failure. Replaced. Oil filter housing gasket leak. Had first been noted mid 2016.

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44640 mi C $1500	Cooling fan began to cycle on/off. Caused by fault code. Symptom of water pump failure. Fault 377a pump deviation. Replace pump and thermostat
64360 mi C $1000	Oil filter housing gasket replacement. Technician indicates they were starting to see slight leakage.

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39200 mi US $200	TPMS sensors were not transmitting. All 4 needed replacement.
55000 mi US $2300	Had a check engine light with misfires in all 6 cyl. Ultimately needed to replace all 6 fuel injectors, all 6 spark plugs and the lambda sensor.
55000 mi US $450	Speaker was blown.

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39040 mi

C $1030

water pump failure leading to engine overheated and limp mode

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37300 mi US $1300	Emissions fault, engine safe mode, caused by vacuum brake pressure sensor malfunction
51000 mi US $500	TPMS System Malfunction - TPMS module replaced alternator has a slight clicking noise, generates and turns fine. Decided to live with it for now.
52000 mi US $100	cup holder mechanism failed and cupholder was replaced
71000 mi US $5000	Ten years old, track days, suspension was tired. New suspension is amazing, like driving a brand-new car.
73000 mi US $250	Headliner completely delaminated, refurbed with similar material.

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75000 mi US $1500	Differential seal was leaking and needed replacement. Also replaced bushings.
80000 mi US $210	AC was blowing uncooled air. Leak test passed, AC recharged.
84869 mi US $2000	Preventative replacement of original water pump and original serpentine belt.
96161 mi US $800	Reseal of oil filter housing.

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40000 mi US $180	Battery died suddenly
55000 mi US $2100	Engine was roughly accelerating. Suspected bad VANOS solenoids and had the solenoids replaced. This did not fix the issue. Front Control Arms had to be replaced as they were bad.

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84000 mi US $1000	Replaced coils and mass air flow sensor as part of the maintenance where spark plugs needed changing.
90000 mi US $500	Pads and rotors

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44950 mi $3000	Full fueling system overhaul - new HPFP, Plugs, Coils were installed. OFHG replaced due to leaks. Water pump replaced due to leaks.
50840 mi $100	transmission oil pan leak - oil pan + gasket replaced.
50220 mi $700	evaporator leak - replaced evaporator
51460 mi $100	valve cover gasket oil leak. gasket replaced
52080 mi $200	Changed tie roda

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49200 mi US $3150	Fuel injectors stuck open and one bad spark plug. Coils replaced preventatively
51000 mi US $100	Right tail light shorted- not just the bulb. The entire tail light was replaced

60100 mi US $425	Carbon clean intake valves.
70000 mi US $450	Oil Filter Housing gasket was leaking and needed replacement.
81000 mi US $1600	Car was having miss-fire on cold start. Replaced valve cover and valve cover gasket. Installed updated Rob Beck PCV valve. Replaced index 7 fuel injectors with index 12 injectors. Car runs fine after repair. Still seems to burn .25 quart per 500 miles. Hard to chase that issue since it could be normal engine/turbo wear at 82 kmiles.

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80900 mi US $2300	Replaced both front and rear shocks and struts. Also got 75,000 mile tune up to include oil change.
87000 mi US $128	Service Engine Soon light had been on for one month. Local mechanic did not have system to address repair. SES went off three days prior to service call. Still took it in. Something to do with the diesel exhaust temp guage. No repair.
104000 mi US $2000	Steering ball system had to be replaced. Coolant hose busted. Car over heated and wouldn't run.

88000 mi US $1150	SES light, one bad glow plug, bad glow plug controller. replaced all six glow plugs and controller. Defective MAF (Mass Air Flow Meter)
94000 mi US $1200	Leaking Charge Air Pipe/Hose.

98580 mi

C $2200

EGR malfunction since spring/summer 2014. Difficult to diagnose. Had to replace EGR cooler following warranty replacement of EGR valve a second time. Seized flap valve inside the cooler.

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57000 mi

US $2600

Oil filter housing stand gasket and coolant. Oil pan gasket, oil pan bolts. Spark plus and ignition coils.

65100 mi

US $1869

Faulty eccentric shaft sensor

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72500 mi

US $1000

Not sure other than suspension

52300 mi US $114	Service Engine Soon light was on. Inspection detected defective fuel cap which was replaced.
56000 mi US $2100	Steering rack and pinion was leaking fluid and was replaced. At the same time, a wheel alignment was done.

54100 mi US $100	Replaced parking lights
64000 mi US $292	Battery replaced.
66000 mi US $3500	ignition coils malfunctioned oil leak and related parts
68000 mi US $180	Brake [wear?] sensor damaged. Replaced.
70000 mi US $550	Antenna unplugged causing garbled blue tooth connections. Antenna reconnected.

50500 mi US $600	bushings were shot. seemed premature for the mileage. Tensioner is failing. Causing premature wear on fan belt. Is a recall item.
50000 mi US $1200	New brakes, resurfaced rotors, new pinion seal, new cabin filter, synthetic oil change.
57000 mi US $300	The serpentine belt guide had loosened, creating excessive wear on the belt itself.
62000 mi US $370	thought it was a malfunctioning brakelight, but entire carriage assembly needed to be replaced. Price for the part was 60% on Ebay (oem) of what we paid, but don't know how difficult install was.

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49600 mi

A $1500

- 80,000km service - replace front brake rotor, pads and sensors - replace faulty radiator cooling fan - replace coolant expansion tank - replace electric water pump - replace thermostat - replace brake fluid - flush coolant from engine and radiator

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47000 mi

US $1500

BiXenon auto-adjusting lights lost one of the settings. the retail price for the headlight assembly was $1,346. I got a discount. the headlights would not adjust up and down properly.

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53320 mi €750	2 of 4 coils replaced, after all 4 had been replaced on a engine failure AND all 4 where replace after that by a new type because of a recall. The new type apparently isn't much better...
61380 mi €1500	oil pump / oil pressure, coils and injectors replace for the third time !
70680 mi €180	Really annoying rattle in the dashboard.
80600 mi €240	rubber seal between front and rear side window ripped. back glass panel replaced. Water in between the side panel.
85560 mi €800	the tensioner for the chain was out for some strange reason and since that is supposed to be stuck in the bottom of the engine and being oiled by the engine - all oil drained ...
91760 mi €450	Trunk electric lock failure

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45880 mi C $500	Oil sending unit failure - required replacement. TPMS sensor was reset, and oil & filter change were performed.
66960 mi C $2000	Water pump failed causing an overheating issue which triggered an engine shutdown. Water pump serpentine belt replaced. Rear seal replaced

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74000 mi

US $2000

Fuel actuator.. obd..bank2

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58000 mi

US $1800

Blower motor

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22940 mi $1000	Oil filter assembly leakage, it leaked over the serpentine belt and it broke. The serpentine belt was sucked into the engine thru the crankshaft seal. Replaced 2 gaskets, serpentine belt and crankshaft seal, oil and coolant. About 16 hours job.
23040 mi $1500	The water pump is cracked and is leaking coolant. Needed to whole replace pump
23560 mi $350	The strut tower base needed replacement.
24280 mi $450	Front left shock wasn't working. Both front shocks were replaced
24800 mi $450	The steering wheel sensor went bad.

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77500 mi A $2500	Leaking windscreen tank Glow plug module causing car choking problem during cold start up. Problem there since day one. finally diagnoise and parts replace intake manifold was strip and carbon clean
81840 mi A $1000	Suspect dealer may perhaps damage it during rear brake replacement two months earlier. Rear right Speed sensor causing all electrical aid and assist to fail such as ABS, Hill start assist, DTC etc
83700 mi A $700	MAF failed cause hesitation under hard acceleration Alternator failed

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117000 mi US $250	New battery
123000 mi US $1000	Replaced valve cover gasket - leaking
125000 mi US $500	Replaced starter motor and crankshaft position sensor.

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123000 mi

US $3000

6 Fuel injector had to be replaced. 6 spark plug updated. new sw upgrade to match fuel injector. oil change.

72000 mi US $450	Oil Housing gasket leak. Have to replace it.
75000 mi US $1000	Water pump failed while driving. Had to tow to shop. Replaced water pump and thermostat.

68000 mi US $2100	Evaporator was replaced.
77000 mi US $700	Damaged water pump

115000 mi

US $1800

Valve cover gasket replaced due to leak at rear. Steering angle sensor replaced. Front control arms worn and clunking under hard braking or steering. HVAC fan bearing failing and generating a squeal.

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60760 mi C $1000	Water pump died at 95,000km, had the car towed to mechanics. replaced the water pump and thermostat. Parts weren't expensive but the labour cost is. longer time required for xdrive BMWs.
62000 mi C $400	Transfer case and transmission starting to fail. Tried reset the transmission adaptations, done tranny fluid change. Will change transfer case and diff fluid next week and see how it turns out.
66960 mi C $850	Water pump died again because of leaking oil filter housing, it was replaced under warranty. Timing belt changed. Sign of Valve cover gasket leaking.

66000 mi US $150	Both turbochargers were replaced under extended warranty.
75000 mi US $100	Replaced spark plugs
87100 mi US $300	Battery died, replaced at dealer. Water pump failed
91200 mi US $600	Replaced cracked valve cover.
93000 mi US $120	Replaced leaking fuel injector
95000 mi US $1600	Struts were leaky, replaced with coilovers.
95050 mi US $200	LED tailight failed, assembly replaced

46500 mi C $1680	Car Stalled-half engine light. Codes said fuel pumps. Replaced low pressure fuel pump and low pressure sensor. High Pressure fuel pump replaced last May.
54420 mi C $250	Computer update required to correct fuel delivery problem

55660 mi C $150	Window Washer pump failed
58900 mi C $1500	The cooling fan was running continuously and I had no heat. Water pump failed at 95000km. also replaced thermostat at same time.
62100 mi C $250	Engine light on. Diagnosed as faulty high pressure fuel pump. Fuel pump replaced in June. Car still running rough at startup and then engine warning light came on. Took back to non dealer specialist shop. Diagnosed as ignition coil malfunction. Repaired for about $250 on top of almost 2k for fuel pump
62620 mi C $975	Engine warning light again. This time low pressure fuel pump changed after replacing high pressure fuel pump in July 16 and water pump in February 2016 m
62620 mi C $500	Engine warning light came on with car running rough in safe mode. Diagnosed software issue where components not communicating. Reloaded software cleared error codes Running rough again. Persisted despite software update in same repair visit. Did injector flush. Much improved.

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94000 mi US $1500	Water pump failure. Replaced water pump and thermostat
110700 mi US $3400	Car was misfiring and running rich at cold start. Multiple fuel injectors malfunctioning. All 6 fuel injectors replaced and programmed.

75000 mi US $350	Car lost power on highway due to one cylinder head being blocked from carbon buildup in intake. Intake cleaned and walnut blasted to remove buildup.
77000 mi US $375	One Cylinder blocked, needed intake cleaning with walnut blasting
79000 mi US $475	Serpentine belt broke. Replaced belt and tensioner. Oil changed. Car leaked oil the next day and had to return to shop.
79000 mi US $1750	Broken serpentine belt wrapped around engine components and caused failure of crank seal and oil pan gasket seal causing major oil leaks. Oil change redone and battery also replaced.

45700 mi US $600	Battery was replaced
50300 mi US $200	Leak in windshield washer tank. Pump replaced
64000 mi US $504	low pressure fuel sensor replaced due to error message 'engine malfunction reduced power'
80000 mi US $2600	oil leaks at filter housing and oil pan

51140 mi C $2000	brake caliper control pistons
89900 mi C $1900	water pump failure

70000 mi

US $2000

Serpentine belt broke and went through the front main oil seal. Pan had to be dropped and many small pieces of belt removed. They said we had an oil leak on the oil filter cooling block which contributed to the failure. They also stated that all BMW's leak from the oil filter cooling block because the material for the seal hardens over time then leaks. They say it's a known problem that BMW doesn't change so all BMW's at 50000 - 70000 will leak and must be repaired.

75000 mi

US $1500

Running rough at idle. Replace fuel injectors on all six cylinders. Mechanics says coil packs are next about 100k miles.

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87000 mi

US $1100

Difficult to diagnose (off and on) coolant leak. Would not leak under pressure test.

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43200 mi US $500	Replaced vapor barrier on drivers door. Replace light powering "angel eyes" DRL on drivers side.
45300 mi US $2500	Carbon build up required cleaning. Replacement of defective glow plug.

139200 mi US $2700	Pulled intake manifold for carbon check. About 70k since previous engine rebuild because of carbon. While build up not as bad as before decided to have walnut shell cleaning done on intake manifold, etc. Should be good for another 70K miles
162200 mi US $630	HVAC blower motor failure.

79700 mi

US $3000

Both drive belts replaced, active tank unclogged, etc.

60500 mi US $650	temperature sensor on DEF tank recall, dealer replaced tank free of charge; also found some issues with alignement, needed new alignement and some otehr front suspension parts?
99000 mi US $4150	Oil leak, seals, oil change Rear pinion seal leak Low/ end of life original battery Booster pump hose

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49000 mi US $250	Rough start and trouble normalizing idle when cold engine and cold external temperature. Replaced Idle Control Device based on forum advice. Did not fix or improve issue.
51000 mi US $130	Same rough start when bold as before. Replaced fuel pressure sensor. Fixed issue, car now starts normally.
58000 mi US $1300	Car would throw emissions codes on start and operate at reduced power. The codes thrown led to a diagnosis of worn out throttle control valves from forums. Throttle control valves were replaced and fixed the issue.

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45000 mi US $135	1. Faulty sensor of burned out headlight bulb. 2. Faulty Halo light. 3. Moldy smell from HVAC.
43900 mi US $280	Electronic Damper Control system (EDC) fault. EDC randomly becomes non-functional.
55000 mi US $2000	Clutch failure, pressure plate springs failing, 1st-3rd not held effectively.
57000 mi US $1100	Engine coller thermostat failure Oxygen sensor failure

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62000 mi

US $1300

around 45mph it felt like a vibration coming from the rear suspension,after the dealership look it at, it was the torque converter

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56000 mi US $4000	Eccentric shaft sensor leaking oil. Replaced it and valve cover gasket. Also replaced spark plugs.
61000 mi US $3200	Replace oil stand gasket.
73000 mi US $3500	Transmission replaced. Likely sustained damage years ago due to a rear ending accident, and the body shop failed to recognize it.

83700 mi $450	Oil leaking. Replaced all three valve cover and intake gaskets
94860 mi $1000	Preventive VANOS plastics replacement, leaking gasket for oil filter stand. Also, a coolant bypass hose and clip was replaced, preventative.

43400 mi C $300	Leaky rear shock. Replaced both. Did the work myself.
44640 mi C $1200	Replaced front shocks

53000 mi US $400	Replace ignition coil. Replaced led brake light.
58000 mi US $3000	Timing belt tensioner bent, replaced along with belt. Oil filter housing leaking, replaced. Cam cover gasket leaking, replaced both gasket & housing.
60000 mi US $300	At 9 years bits are starting to fail. Had to replace the trunk handle with micro switch as the plastic had disintegrated. The trims between the windows and the body have all perished. One of the cup holders failed.

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71300 mi C $250	Tail light, 400 dollars because LED technology, and whole unit to replace. However, after insisting, dealer found a service note from manufacturer and sold right and left units for around 250 dollars
78740 mi C $1800	Shock absobers leaking front both sides
96100 mi C $1300	Evaporator leak
109 mi C $300	Rear wheel bearing

199000 mi

US $1000

Replaced rear shocks, front struts and front lower links.

55300 mi US $1000	Crankcase valve needs replacing.
57000 mi US $950	Crankcase vent valve problem, also required new valve cover.

100180 mi C $175	Needed to replace original OEM battery.
119660 mi C $2200	AC not working. Leaking evaporator replaced.
125240 mi C $800	Rear passenger LED taillight assembly needed replacing.

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59000 mi US $100	The seal where the manual gear lever enters the transmission was replaced.
84500 mi US $145	Battery replaced. DIY.
143000 mi US $1300	The oil filter housing was leaking. And, it started to damage the accessory belt. We also got other services such as replacing the break fluid, oil change, and coolant replacement.
147000 mi US $1100	Oil pan was leaking. This work was very intensive where the tech had to drop the sub-frame to replace the pan gasket.

51000 mi US $265	Replaced failed windshield washer pump.
55200 mi US $700	Wheel speed sensors replaced due to failure in one wheel - I was advised they tend to fail one after the other, so it's cheaper and more convenient to replace them all at once,
56000 mi US $250	Battery failed and had to be replaced.
57900 mi US $200	My June report turned out to be a low a/c system - recharge by the shop fixed it.
56800 mi US $200	Right rear turn signal failed. Replaced both right and left LED turn signals - TSB said to replace both if either failed. Low cost OEM parts found at oembimmerparts.com
61000 mi US $180	"Angel" lights replaced.
63000 mi US $215	The cooling fan for the AC radiator was defective and was replaced. This was a bizarre, intermittant problem, The repair shop diagnosed the problem as the fan motor occasionally stopping on a defective contact, so the motor wouldn't engage until the air flowing over the fan turned the motor to a good contact.
75000 mi US $1850	The front tie rods on the right side were damaged, presumably from one of the ubiquitous pot holes in New Orleans. Both sides are were replaced and a four wheel alignment was done. In addition, the rear tires were replaced, but the front still have about 30% of the tread left.
101000 mi US $1400	The rear wheel sensors were defective, making the ABS inoperative. There was an oil leak around the oil filter housing.

60700 mi US $1600	Brake light assembly including LED lights
68000 mi US $1300	Oxygen sensor Drive belt tensioner

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125000 mi US $2000	Worn out rotors
129000 mi US $800	Oil leak, accessory belt Failing wheel bearing
134000 mi US $400	Halo light
134000 mi US $100	Replace transfer case fluid

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71920 mi $1200	N47D20 timing chain preventative repair Started making a lot of noise in the last few months and the engine was vibrating more than ever at 1,500-2,000 rpm Seat heating (driver's seat) stopped working last year Replacement parts had to be ordered
84320 mi $200	Cracked windshield, OEM replacement. Suspension check due to clunking noises. Bilstein dampers found at fault.

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46000 mi US $1400	Faulty Transmission. Dealer replaced transmission, clutch. I paid for flywheel
58000 mi US $250	Leaking oil from valve cover, oil filter housing, and oil pan gaskets Bushings on front tension strut were bad and leaking Bad engine mounts. Passenger mount collapsed, driver's side bad.
83000 mi US $450	Waterpump failure. Had to pay out of pocket to replace thermostat (not covered by 3rd party warranty) as preventative maintenance.
86000 mi US $400	Rear main seal leak Radiator overflow hose and upper hose replaced
96000 mi US $800	Oil Pan gasket leak
100500 mi US $500	Engine coolant reservoir measuring stick broke. Replaced coolant reservoir

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33000 mi US $700	Defective driveshaft causing rattling and violent shifts. Driveshaft replaced. BMW USA paid parts cost out of warranty.
39000 mi US $110	Daytime (Halo) LED running lights burnt out on driver's side. Replaced light assembly.
55000 mi US $600	Engine threw fuel pump failure warning. Replaced all fuel pressure sensors
68000 mi US $1500	Computer threw engine system alert. Dealer identified failed engine temperature sensor and replaced part.

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62000 mi US $120	Defective boost solenoids and vacuum lines prevented car from making boost. Replaced both boost solenoids and all vacuum lines. 1 year old battery would no longer hold a charge. Battery was replaced, and car was coded to reflect the change.
62000 mi US $1000	All six high-pressure fuel injectors were replaced with new index 12 parts to ensure future reliability. Intake valves were walnut-blasted to remove carbon build-up as general maintenance.

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100000 mi

US $2000

Water pump failed Leaking oil filter housing gaskets

38100 mi US $1600	Power steering pump seized, broke serpentine belt. required tow.
39300 mi US $1000	Water pump failed, car went into limp mode due to overheating.

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32000 mi

US $3000

A/C Evap leaking…Removed & replaced but to accomplish had to remove the entire dash.

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31000 mi US $1300	A valve needed replacement due to failure. A special tool was needed by the dealer, so they had to order which caused them to need the car three different times.
39000 mi US $150	Battery wasn't charged enough.

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48000 mi US $3760	AC evap? had to be replaced. It is located behind the dash so it took a lot of labor hours to fix. Total cost for this was about $2800. Replace belt tensioner
53000 mi US $300	Variable valve timing unit had an oil leak.
92000 mi US $3200	Compressor died. Needed a new one along with some other repairs. Replaced leaking [drivetrain] gaskets

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56200 mi

US $3700

Throttle Valves banks 1& 2 went bad thermostat open

81840 mi

$7000

Unable to use DS or manual gear shift. Changed gear shift

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89000 mi US $1600	Replace gaskets Changed all fluids
93000 mi US $300	Replace plugs and coil packs

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70300 mi US $600	Sunroof seal leaking, excessive wind noise. Replaced seal and adjusted sunroof
76000 mi US $400	Car would not start, dealer diagnosed failed battery. Replaced battery and coded to car, problem fully resolved.
72000 mi US $2400	Replaced both rear shocks and mounting hardware Automatic tensioner for serpentine belt was failing, leaking oil onto belt.
105000 mi US $2500	Oil seal failed, replaced.

53000 mi US $277	Service engine soon light, and sputtering at low RPMs. Coil pack above cylinder 5 failed and was replaced.
53000 mi US $600	Noticed a small/slow oil leak from front end of car. Front differential seal was leaking and was fixed.
53000 mi US $1700	Issues starting car and stalling out as soon as it started, engine revving inconsistently, surging. Code for eccentric shaft sensor thrown. Rough idle, significant drop in mpg, sluggishness. Remaining coil packs were replaced as well as spark plugs to try to fix this issue, but it did not.

57000 mi US $500	Tire Pressure Monitoring system failed Leaking gasket around oil filter Accessory belt tensioner not adjusted correctly
72200 mi US $1120	Battery replacement in Nov 2013 done by AAA did not reset car computer to coordinate with new battery; so Nov '13 battery was failing. Needed new battery and reset of car to this fact. Windshield washer fluid leaking onto garage floor.

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38000 mi US $1800	Experienced the well-reported problem with cracking aluminum wheels on 2008 models. Got tired of cracked wheels with no apparent incident to damage - tires would leak. Replaced all wheels with aftermarket.
65000 mi US $1200	gasket leaking

87000 mi US $1600	Cooling system: replaced thermostat, water pump and a couple of hoses.
97700 mi US $820	Right headlamp went out. Had to be diagnosed (is it the bulb or the ignitor or the ballast). And you can't reach it easily, the wheel needs to be removed etc. The service engine soon light came on. Repair shop said there was an injection problem in cylinder 5. The spark plug was indeed fouled. But when they ran their test, the injector seemed ok.
103300 mi US $500	Adaptive headlight malfunction. And Mass Airflow sensor.
116000 mi US $500	There was a leak in the oil filter housing - meaning oil leak. Was fixed/replaced by mechanic.
118000 mi US $600	The check engine light was on. As well as the engine malfunction under accelerative load. The dealer replaced the map sensor, that temporarily got rid of the check engine light. But says, I need to replace two further parts (that tell the turbo what to do) to get rid of the engine malfunction issue (says it is NOT the HPFP and the turbos themselves are ok)

45200 mi US $1560	Unspecified failure, needs new transmission.
59100 mi US $1100	water pump failed
65000 mi US $750	Engine light periodically comes on. Idle is rough, and unsteady on acceleration. Shop believes a coil or spark plug needs replacement, will also replace intake/exhaust valve solenoids.

36200 mi US $455	AC blower motor was making a whirring noise, usually accelerating or slowing down. Motor was replaced. While it was at Redline, the cabin air filter was replaced as well.
49000 mi US $765	Replaced all 6 coils
54000 mi US $1276	Water pump failed and needed replacement Also performed oil change
56000 mi US $1100	Replace rear window regulator Replaced upper windshield trim
57000 mi US $3197	Slight oil leak from the valve cover gasket. Valve cover and gasket were both replaced. Rear window gasket was sagging at bottom (noticeable only when trunk is open). Had a new gasket installed.

90000 mi

US $3000

This car is a piece of junk !! A complete money hog and BMW deserves to be sued.

92300 mi

US $5354

Repaired both leaking front struts. Repaired leaking oil pan; replaced spark plugs, air filter; serviced oil, brake fluid, microfilter; and adjust tires. Replaced headlight halo bulb.

100600 mi

US $2900

Valve cover gasket leaking. Removed and resealed valve cover with new updated oil filter cap. Oil level was very low when brought to the shop. Oil filter housing is leaking oil. Removed and resealed oil filter housing housing. Parts replaced: oil filter stand gas, oil cooler seal. Front thrust arm bushings were leaking. Removed and replaced both thrust arm bushings. Parts replaced: control arm bushings.

78000 mi

US $1350

water pump and thermostat

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60800 mi

US $1000

Driver headlight would not illuminate. Required replacement of light control module.

84000 mi US $1100	Water pump failed. Water pump and thermostat replacement.
116000 mi US $300	Turbo vacuum lines cracked and leaking. Replaced vacuum lines. A/C recharge needed due to leaking evaporator valve. Evaporator not replaced due to high labor expense.
119000 mi US $1610	A high pressure oil seal was leaking. This leak also caused a leak in the water pump, requiring early replacement. Water pump had been replaced 35,000 miles and three years earlier. Water pump and thermostat were replaced due to leaking water pump. Water pump seal failed due to oil leaking on it (see previous repair).
127000 mi US $2400	Leaking AC evaporator replaced; also replaced expansion valve and blower motor.

68000 mi

US $2400

Waterpump broke. Replaces including thermostat.

119000 mi US $1500	Water pump died and was replaced.
129000 mi US $300	front control arm bushings worn
143600 mi US $300	Changed ignition coils and spark plugs hoping it would clear up misfires.
145000 mi US $1100	Replaced 6 fuel injectors, three had failed (repairs by owner, parts $1000 plus $100 for cable to code ECU).

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101300 mi US $1680	High pressure hose failure
113000 mi US $2000	failure of tensioner on accessory belt
146000 mi US $2100	Alternator was over charging. It was replaced.

150998 mi

US $1830

pulley replaced valve cover gasket & oil filter housing gasket replaced trunk would open only intermittently

57000 mi US $1200	Water pump failed and had to be replaced. Went into limp mode.
70500 mi US $700	low fuel pressure sensor failure
72000 mi US $450	crankshaft position indicator replaced
84000 mi US $200	inspection

59300 mi US $1274	Water pump failed at 58k, threw yellow temp code and then red temp code. Pulled over, turned off car, noticed fluid leaking. Flatbed to indie shop. Replaced water pump & thermostat.
61000 mi US $1200	Slight engine hesitation past 6 months at 2,500 RPM under load, no codes, dealer & indie unable to diagose. Early Sept 2013, Service Engine Soon light at start up w/misfires. Dealer replaced all 6 fuel injectors w/new design. Resolved.
65500 mi US $429	Dealer replaced valve cover due to boost issue caused by high crankcase pressure. Owner paid 50% of cost at warranty rate and BMW NA covered the other 50%. Dealer then replaced both turbos under 8 year/82,000 mile turbo warranty.
70300 mi US $100	Replaced leaking oil filter seals (2 total) and 6 related bolts/screws. Also, drained coolant and refilled with new. Drained engine oil and refilled with new oil and filter. Replaced cabin/HEPA micro filter.
78000 mi US $240	Received yellow check engine light and reduced power. Scan showed fault code 002A87 (Exhaust Vanos variable cam control test, mechanical) and 003100 (Boost pressure control 2). Purchased/installed new intake & exhaust Vanos solenoids.
78300 mi US $375	Started car and numerous warning lights appeared, windshield wipers turned on by themselves and engine temp light turned on after about 5 minutes. Dealer diagnosed bad battery and replaced. Then diagnosed bad alternator but declined work. After dealer installed new battery, they diagnosed bad alternator & quoted $1,200 to repair. Owner installed new IBS cable but didn't resolve 002E98 fault code. Installed new voltage regulator and problem resolved.
92550 mi US $120	Replace vanos intake solenoid due to yellow check engine light and reduced power "limp" mode (fault codes 002A87 & 003100).
97400 mi US $1634	Both front struts were leaking fluid and car's handling had degraded. Independent BMW shop installed two Bilstein B4 front struts (model 22-135032 & 22-135049) plus two front strut mounts and two front support arm bushings. Problem resolved.
99725 mi US $1081	Car threw yellow and then red temperature warning lights. Independent BMW shop diagnosed bad water pump and installed new OEM water pump, thermostat and coolant. Problem resolved.
102000 mi US $1600	Started car in morning, RPMs surged and engine started to stumble. Received yellow check engine light and fault codes 002B2C (high-pressure, plausibility, cold start) and 0029F2 (high-pressure fuel system, fuel pressure). Had car flat-bedded to BMW dealership and diagnosed bad high-pressure fuel pump. HPFP was only 3 months past BMW NA's 10 year/120K mile extended warranty but BMW NA would not cover cost. Authorized replacement and have decide to sell car. This is the car's second HPFP failure/replacement. Discovered significant coolant leak and replaced cracked expansion tank.

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82500 mi

US $1220

Electric water pump failed suddenly while on the highway. Car couldn't be driven, so was flat bedded to closest dealer. Water pump was ordered, installed, & I picked the car up 3 days later. Dealer provided me a loaner.

62000 mi

US $1300

modulator unit

52700 mi C $565	CV boot was cracked & had to be replaced
60960 mi C $700	Steering was binding on some turns. Replaced steering column lower joint assembly.
69440 mi C $1343	Electric water pump failed
72540 mi C $750	Leaking oil
76260 mi C $1073	significant engine oil leak at filter housing

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99200 mi €2750	Power Steering motor failed. Private garage could not repair, because computer codes are only available to BMW dealer
96880 mi €500	Rear windshield wiper motor failed. Screen covering cargo area broke. Replaced Rear Wiper Motor.
104160 mi €350	The BMW "I Drive", this multi-position knob on the center console would not react when I pushed down on it. Pushing on the knob is the "enter" button, so without this function you cannot change dozens of functions.

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66000 mi

US $1400

Alternator died and took battery with it. new alternator hand carried to US from the fatherland. took forever.

83500 mi US $350	Leaking valve cover gasket Drive belt pulley
80000 mi US $7200	Idle actuator Thermostat Leaking differential seal Leaking timing cover gasket Wheel bearing
83000 mi US $425	Dead battery

46980 mi C $600	O2 sensor (emissions system)
49600 mi C $3000	Both Throttle Value Actuators replaced due to premature wear / failure.

49200 mi US $330	right rear sensor failure
66300 mi US $650	Oxygen sensor replaced, front left and right
65000 mi US $600	Windshield washer fluid leaking to garage floor. Windshield washer and headlamp washer pump was replaced.
79000 mi US $1800	Throttle body failure. Car went into limp mode. Max 1500 rpm & 20 mph.
94000 mi US $1300	thermostat failed, replaced water pump as a preventive measure
130000 mi US $1800	Drive shaft vibration. Drive shaft replaced

63000 mi US $150	Driver side passenger window regulator failed
78000 mi US $115	Right rear window regulator
71000 mi US $3500	Thermostat replaced Idle control valve replaced

36000 mi

US $1100

The throttle valve actuator had to be replaced

18000 mi US $400	Brought in for routine maintenance. Diagnosed weak battery from such low mileage - replaced at owner expense. Oil change and other maintenance at no charge.
33300 mi US $900	Service engine light led to increased emissions info. Throttle actuator and switch on bank one defective. BMWNA helped subsidize (50%) the repair.
58000 mi US $1000	A/C fail. Diagnosed as main hose leak. Parts ordered, installed, recharged, and tested.

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71000 mi

US $1200

New TCU module installed. New battery installed.

132000 mi US $325	front rotors replaced under warranty for the 3nd time (Brembo, Zimmerman). This finally fixed the front rotors from warping. We replaced front left caliper along with the front rotors (at 154K km we had changed the front right caliper).
163000 mi US $1105	EMIL light on, rough idle, stalls at rest when car is at operating temp. Replaced both O2 sensors. ABS and Trac Control light on. The ABS, Trac Control, TPMS and Cruise control were not working. Adjusted driveshaft ABS/Trac sensor and replaced left rear ABS sensor.

54000 mi US $200	Shift interlock solenoid failed.
48300 mi US $100	Rear window regulators failed on both LHS and RHS.
60000 mi US $2000	Automatic chuffed assembly needed to be replaced

93000 mi

US $1000

Thermostat was broken.

102000 mi

US $1420

Crankshaft position sensor broke, engine light came in and engine stopped while running. 3 days after the sensor repair the coolant pump failed, the engine overheated and the car stalled. I have to tow it to the dealer this time, and they fixe the pump ($1,420 total cost). After picking the car up, I drove it for 2 days, and the "Service Engine" light came up. I drove for 3 more days with that light on and it finally turned itself off.

69500 mi

US $2800

AC evaporator developed a leak. Dash needed to be removed in order to replace.

64300 mi US $200	Ac not blowing very cold. Recharged.
67400 mi US $1500	Check engine light came on repeatedly. Some pulley needed replacement as well as belt. Sensor replaced. Battery replaced.

83900 mi US $4250	rattle new battery
95000 mi US $600	heater blower motor no start, replace battery

68000 mi US $275	Replace ignition coils
71600 mi US $1100	Head gasket and oil filter gasket
72300 mi US $313	Repair passenger door pull and door lock mechanism
82000 mi US $350	Driver door lock assembly

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59000 mi US $2400	Owner noticed a drive belt squeek. Dealership investigated and noticed that the tensioner spring for the drive belt had bent, so the drive belt was rubbing against the engine. The entire tensioner and belt was replaced.
61300 mi US $1200	All inner and outer tie rods replaced as they were seized. Alignment performed.
74000 mi US $1200	Tune up: replaced spark plugs, cleaned fuel system.

76000 mi

US $1400

The motor mount bolts failed when I was going over a small bump in the road. I did not notice and this led to me breaking the half axle over another bump in the road. I had the dealer replace the motor mount and an indi do the half axle

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37000 mi US $114	Thermostat was bad. Radiator fan kept coming on and stayin on. BMW usa agreed to pay 1/3, dealer paid 1/3 and I paid remaining balance. I argued this was a defective part for this positive outcome. (part failed at only 36,500 miles).
56000 mi US $1700	Complete failure of DSC (ABS pump and electronic control module) assembly. Dash lights were on (brake, dsc, abs - all yellow)

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37200 mi

C $1500

Water pump and thermostat replacement. Thermostat was not failing prior to water pump issue but afterwards the old part would not pass a hot water test.

108000 mi

US $1300

Auxiliary fan and motor

60660 mi US $1200	Thrust bushings. It was a shop recommendation after regular, scheduled annual service. After replacement I noticed that there was not as much suspension noise when driving with the top down as I had heard before. No other noticeable changes. Replace front brake pads and wear items
73000 mi US $1400	Replace electric water pump, coolant, thermostat
90000 mi US $1020	One ignition sensor and solenoid failed causing vehicle to go into limp mode. Replaced transmission fluid, 90K service. Oil change, checked coolant levels and all other fluid levels.

57000 mi US $3000	Replaced Tie Rods
67000 mi US $4000	OIL LEAKS , SERVICE, NEW TIRES

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44000 mi £2500	Clutch slippage worn bushes
56000 mi £560	Electric water pump replaced

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64000 mi US $750	Water pump failed
78300 mi US $250	Thermostat failed
68000 mi US $1500	Replace worn out shock supports, alignment, and oil change.
75500 mi US $450	Headlight washer cover came off. Had to replace the pump to get the new cover.
84100 mi US $850	turbo low pressure system needed to be replaced

76000 mi

US $1400

Water pump failed. Water pump and thermostat replaced

13020 mi C $100	Seat Heating leaving marks on inside sides of seat. Resting points of Hardtop creating marks on plastic trim at the back of the car, above the trunk.
48360 mi C $500	Wheels balanced and aligned to fix buffeting sound. Sound still there, and now the dealer says its because of feathering and uneven wear on tires. Had to pay for the above USB Audio highlighted for repair again
62000 mi C $5000	Turbo Actuators were acting up.
80840 mi C $1000	Ignition coil replaced Injector replaced
86180 mi C $4000	Turbocharger replaced. Injectors replaced. Engine still misses occasionally.
91760 mi C $3500	Coolant Pump & Thermostat failed. Both were replaced. Wheel bushings were leaking. Replaced. Required to get wheel alignment correct. Wheel Bearing noisy.
93560 mi C $1200	Wheel bearing was replaced.
100000 mi C $2500	Engine became erratic on a long trip, and went into extra slow "Limp" mode. Had to be towed. Being in an unknown area far from major cities, the nearest dealer was 100 km away. Faulty throttle body was the diagnosis, and was replaced. Check Engine and warning lights. Vacuum leaks and loud whining sound from engine while accelarating. Turbo defective. Leaks were repaired. Turbos were changed.
124000 mi C $1000	Ignition misfires and fuel bleeding. Nothing has been done yet. Car is drive-able, and runs fine after the engine is heats up to normal running temperature. It keeps giving check-engine lights until the engine warms up, and I keep clearing the codes. Problem has not been fixed because of scheduling issues on my part.

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97960 mi

C $4263

Throttle actuators replaced for bank 1 & 2 Thermostat replaced with new O rings Left Turn signal bulb

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50000 mi

US $3000

Both actuators

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66000 mi

US $1280

Replaced leaking front thrust bushings and replaced rear shocks because the driver side shock was leaking.

55100 mi US $300	Front control arm bushings. I replaced both front control arms. The control arm had both the bushing and ball joint. Problem was detected prior to wheel alignment after purchase and mounting of new tires.
85000 mi US $150	Low Coolant Warning - Replaced Upper Radiator Hose and the Expansion Tank Breather Hose to correct issue.
89000 mi US $1000	Valve cover gasket (VCG) repair. - Here's the history: VCG, replaced at 50155, 63685, and 89000. Oil and filter change.

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69741 mi C $1000	4 shocks/strut replacement 2 front strut mounts 2 rear shock mount 2 front springs 2 front top plate
72054 mi C $300	1x Ignition coil failed. Belt shredded due to oil leak. Replaced belt

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55000 mi £500	leaking gaskets. replaced
57000 mi £1000	burst coolant pipes
91000 mi £500	Another induction [ignition] coil and “recalibrated”
95000 mi £600	Injector
98000 mi £130	left dimmed headlamp needed wheel arch removed to refit
100000 mi £300	Gasket

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50000 mi US $850	Low pressure fuel sensor replaced.
53000 mi US $1600	Electric Water Pump Failed. Replaced Electric Water Pump, Thermostat and Radiator Cap.
54000 mi US $600	Hoses + Gaskets for Cooling system and thermostat need replacement - leaking.

62000 mi

US $4500

Bushing change and shock leak

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55200 mi US $120	Replaced battery
77900 mi US $1300	Replaced low pressure fuel pump

40300 mi A $1200	Replace HP fuel pump - dealer not interested, but indicated $240/ hr to diagnose and would take 1 whole day. Then repairs could continue. I estimate $3,000
44200 mi A $100	occasional misfiring under load causing Engine Management light to come on and occasionally goes into "limp home" mode. changed spark plugs, now drives like a new car.
69440 mi A $7900	Rebuild ZF transmission due to wear on 3-4 selector. now completely rebuilt with new software and torque converter.

76700 mi US $1600	oil leak found in seal near oil filter driver side headlight intermittently goes out brake light in trunk lid failed seat belt valets failed to catch seat belt for hand over
84000 mi US $2000	Replaced belly pan under front right side/wheelwell
84700 mi US $1100	Water pump and thermostat failed

56100 mi US $650	replaced angel eye
78000 mi US $1200	fuel injectors replaced
112000 mi US $487	replaced pads
116000 mi US $1500	replaced compressor & condenser

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111000 mi US $800	One of the low-beam headlights needed to be replaced. Battery failed to hold a charge.
124500 mi US $3100	Large amounts of oil began leaking from the engine. This was caused by the clutch wearing out and damaging the flywheel. Clutch, flywheel, and flywheel gasket were replaced.
125000 mi US $3200	Oil filter housing gasket was leaking onto the coolant hose, causing a coolant leak. Coolant hose and oil filter housing gasket were replaced. Alert lights indicated a problem with the brakes. On inspection, the brake sensors were broken. Brake sensors were replaced. A headlight and two brake lights went out. Bulbs replaced.
128000 mi US $350	Tire pressure sensors were not working Passenger side view mirror was not working. The wire had been disconnected when body repair was done.
127000 mi US $500	Clutch cable broke. Fixed by mechanic

51100 mi US $1922	Replace valve cover gasket and crankshaft seal
54000 mi US $649	Replace oil filter stand gasket
54700 mi US $239	Hose leak

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66200 mi

US $1200

Water pump failure, car overheated and had to be towed. Had thermostat replaced at same time as a preventative measure.

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34000 mi US $229	The DCT Trans had to be replaced with a rebuilt unit. My part was $50. The oil level display is still wrong and BMW can't seem to be able to fix it. They have changed the sensor. The car is still at the dealer for an indeterminate time. I am getting very concerned. Update: got it back after four weeks, $179.
36000 mi US $8155	Rotors, Calipers, Pads, TPMS Sensors replaced
43500 mi US $561	Thermostat Leaking
46000 mi US $235	Secondary Air Emission Hose. $460 to replace when part arrives.
46500 mi US $435	Secondary emission suction hose
50000 mi US $1668	Replace motor mounts Replace front & rear pads
52000 mi US $1013	Replaced custom front brake pads (actually a sensor change due to a BMW quirk) Oil Pan thread stripped in aluminum pan. Mechanic had to fix.
54000 mi US $104	cabin filter had to be replaced and air filter cleaned
54000 mi US $653	Replaced Adjusting Pulley with Level for Water Pump, Alternator Belt and Deflection Pulley
54000 mi US $846	Replace front window and rain sensor

49400 mi US $160	Mold growing on heat exchanger, making a bad stink when car and AC starts
53000 mi US $128	SES light intermittent with error indicating problem with cooling system. Replaced thermostat and error appears to have gone away.
65000 mi US $18500	Spun a rod bearing. engine seized.

49000 mi US $1900	Leaking AC system repaired
52000 mi US $500	Thermometer which controls coolant flow was not working, replaced
55000 mi US $700	Power steering pump replaced

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40900 mi US $350	Idle control unit failure under warranty, also fuel pressure sensor not covered
40000 mi US $3400	Idle Control Actuator went bad (common problem @ 40-50k miles). Replaced both to make sure I didn't have problem for another 50k miles

123000 mi US $2400	Also replaced motor mounts and replaced exhaust manifold gaskets for exhaust leak.
128000 mi US $280	Leaking valve cover gaskets were resulting in oil dripping down the engine and onto the ground under the car. I replaced both valve cover gaskets, all spark plug tubes, and bought new screws for the valve cover.

73300 mi US $2000	Throttle actuators
85000 mi US $800	Thermostat replaced

57000 mi US $1700	Throttle actuator motor - bank 1
79000 mi US $750	Replace sticking thermostat, temp sensor, and vent hose clear CEL

55800 mi

C $3000

and throttle actuator replacement

26000 mi US $375	Replace windshield washer fluid pump
37000 mi US $1000	oxygen sensor failure

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45000 mi

US $1000

Front Control Arms and Ball joint assembly were replaced. Both ball joints were loose and out of tolerance. Had to be replaced as whole units - Full suspension alignment required after repair.

50000 mi US $1200	Pinion bearing (joining driveshaft to differential) failure.
64000 mi US $300	Rear driveshaft joint at differential: Required lubrication and new bracket to repair looseness/movement and metal-on-metal contact. Mechanic discovered this is a known issue, and BMW issued service bulletin. Car out of warranty, so I paid.
69700 mi US $1100	Driveshaft and fitting/joints on both ends replaced. Shaft was likely defective for quite some time.rnPrior more minor repairs did not resolve recurring issues.
78500 mi US $500	Fronst suspension components worn.
83000 mi US $800	valve cover gasket and oil filter housing gasket replacements
102000 mi US $750	Bushings. Front left Windshield washer fluid motor replaced 02 sensors replaced

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77500 mi

US $1000

Valve cover gasket

83000 mi US $524	Changed Eccentric Shaft Sensor after rough idling and loss of power above 3000 rpm, which also required changing valve cover gasket (total ~$1300). Also changed spark plugs due to sensor replacement (~$200). Lower control arm bushing leaking on Driver's side. Found during an oil change. Changed both control arms and got alignment ... car feels like it did when new!
89500 mi US $570	Leaking axle seal replaced ($300). This is a common problem with xi models and the leak was small at this time.
108000 mi US $700	Repaired crank case sensor and o2 sensor.

59200 mi US $400	Battery died, was replaced
60500 mi US $1500	don't know
68900 mi US $365	Windows and mirrors would not operate

37000 mi

US $1200

Replaced burned out right rear brake light.

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31000 mi

$1000

Rocker Cover Gasket Leaking

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87000 mi US $3000	Rims were cracked, rear tires bad, clutch bad. Sold me problems
107000 mi US $1200	bad water pump

162000 mi

US $1400

Had to replace whole cooling system due to coolant leak

53320 mi

¤2000

Starter motor malfunction Radiator fan not working which caused overheating Water pump malfunction

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53000 mi

US $1000

replaced water pump

63000 mi US $500	My right-rear wheel bearing needed to be replaced.
64900 mi US $130	Battery needed to be replaced.
76000 mi US $2800	The Mass Air Flow sensor needed to be replaced as well as the PCV Valve. I also replaced the brakes and got an oil change. I think they PCV Valve and MAF were close to 2,000.

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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.
119000 mi US $3200	Check engine warning. Four oxygen sensors replaced. Did some routine maintenance at the same time.
136000 mi US $400	thrust bearings (both sides).
145000 mi US $621	Cup holder $66 Halo bulb $118 Outer tie rod, passenger $327
145800 mi US $800	Water pump failure, $800.
158000 mi US $650	main a/c and heat fan failed completely.

72000 mi US $1700	Valve cover leaking oil, had indie shop replace valve cover gasket, and oil filter housing gasket. Coolant replaced since it was drained during work.
80000 mi US $500	Valve cover gasket was leaking oil, was not the gasket, as was the case earlier when replaced in Dec 13. Valve cover was warped, had to get new cover. Had shop replace spark plugs while engine was apart.
80000 mi US $440	Replaced drive belt and tensioner pulley.

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95000 mi

US $1200

replaced coils and sparkplugs

48000 mi US $390	Battery replaced and registered
67000 mi US $1105	Control unit replaced (ca. $1,200 goodwill from dealer) Sunroof aligned and gasket replaced
US $1432	Misfire. #6 plug and coil replaced Valve cover gasket leak.
77000 mi US $630	Drive belt slipping. Belt and tensioner replaced.

67000 mi US $226	Original Bosch ignition coils -- 1 failed and caused CEL (cal misfire). Replaced all 6 with new model upgraded Delphi coils 12138616153
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.
80000 mi US $2250	Engine oil pan gasket leaking, orignal bolts. Replace gasket & bolts. 127.97 782.82 910.79 S DWR 1 - NG6 OIL PAN GASKET 68.13 1 68.13 S 7-1 - NG6 OIL PAN BOLTS AUTO TRANS 53.45 1 53.45 S OIL LEVEL SENDER O-RING 6.39 1 6.39 J E 1 Valve cover gasket leaking, recommend replacing valve cover assembly due to 708.75 757.71 1466.46 age and crankcase valve wear. 0.00 Remove leaking/cracked valve cover, clean oil residue, install new cover 0.00 along with all associated gaskets/seals. S DC1 - N52 PLASTIC VALVE COVER 708.75 1 708.75

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30000 mi US $900	Bluetooth SOS module failed, part ordered and installed
64700 mi US $3400	valve actuator failed - in the process damaged other parts.

59520 mi C $600	Operation (CHRISTINE @ 02/22/2013 11:52) COMPLAINT: REPLACE LEAKING VALVE COVER GASKET. CAUSE: VALVE COVER LEAKING OIL AND DURING REPAIR FOUND ECCENTRIC. SHAFT SENSOR CONNECTOR LEAKING OIL THRU CONNECTOR. CORRECTION: REPLACED VALVE COVER ASSEMBLY AND ECC
67780 mi C $2900	totally rebuilt transmission replaced non functioning one.
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.

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53900 mi US $800	Thermostat..routine maintenance
56000 mi US $1200	Thermostat

30000 mi US $391	Rear window regulator broke. Window would not close. Regulator replaced.
38000 mi US $1600	Check engine light. Replaced fuel emissions vent pump, VANOS solenoid.

103500 mi

US $1524

Car started overheating on the freeway and went into limp home mode. Needed to replace radiator and water pump, as well as coolant hoses.

72000 mi US $1200	waterpump, thermostat failed
80000 mi US $150	headlight worked intermittantly. wire casing lose or was disconnected and had to be replaced

79000 mi US $450	DME died and was replaced. Dealer also replaced 3 injectors.
89500 mi US $6000	Replaced turbos, several hoses, camshaft solenoids
98000 mi US $100	Valve cover gasket. Drive belt, pullies, and tensioner. Rear passenger window regulator went bad. Replaced several ignition coils and preventative maintenance, replaced coil and spark plug to fix misfire.

33000 mi

US $1000

ABS control went bad, got a re-manufactured one.

73040 mi

C $1200

Rich system code reported. Engine misfire.

92000 mi US $1500	Turbos started whistling and whining over about a one month period. Took the car to dealer and discovered both turbos needed replacement. BMW had released a recall, but car was too far past time and mileage.
92000 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.
74000 mi US $1500	Going to have to find someone to figure out problem. No can help including dealer. Professionals are ignorant about this. VERY EXTREMELY FRUSTRATING. Quite chagrined.

80000 mi US $2000	Oil filter housing gasket leak & engine oil pan gasket leak Window actuator replaced. Replaced control arm bushings
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 Replaced front struts, strut mounts, and control arms
100000 mi US $287	Thermostat replaced Replaced rear shocks
110000 mi US $681	Front passenger caliper leaking, and replaced.
120000 mi US $470	Vacuum hoses connected to turbos were worn and severed. Those were replaced. Replaced DMTL valve, and relay on ECM.
128200 mi US $440	Hesitation and rough idle due to oil leaking into plugs. Replaced valve cover gasket.
142000 mi US $983	Water pump failed
142500 mi US $952	Cylinder misfire, and bad ECM
145000 mi US $1000	Turbos
155000 mi US $250	Replaced Crankshaft position sensor. Replaced Mechatronic sleeve.

92000 mi

US $4600

Upper bushings have worn out and degraded shift performance to almost unusable state. Update: The transmission failed and needed $6,000 to replace it. So I sold it as is and bought a Mercedes.

69000 mi US $1240	BMW of Silver Spring. Steady check engine light and then a "reduced power mode" incident during hard acceleration. Diagnosed faults for Cyl#2 misfire, replaced coil and plug for cyl#2 - $381. Transmission leaking oil, replaced mechatronic sealing sleeve - $859
87200 mi US $1300	Replaced one bad coil and four other coils as pre-emptive measure since this was second bad coil in less than six months. Bad halo lamp (halogen headlamp)
99700 mi US $175	Right Angel Eye bulb went out. Replaced both left and right units with LEDs.
100500 mi US $1200	bad water pump and thermostat Leaking oil filter housing gasket replaced
117000 mi US $250	Replaced caliper that had a broken bleeder valve. Replaced center console air vent - diverter tabs were broken. Repaired peeling paint on rear console.
125000 mi US $450	Replace cracked valve cover - new valve cover gasket, PCV valve and crankcase vent pipe also. Rear passenger window stuck in down position. Removed door panel and forced window back up.

107675 mi US $1475	Replacement of valve cover gasket and oil pan gasket.
107897 mi US $474	Valve cover gasket was faulty. Oil filter stand gasket replaced. A coolant hose cracked while the repair was being carried out. That was replaced as well.

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. Rough shifting from 2nd to 3rd, replaced seals, mech sleeve, filter, pan, and fluid.
171000 mi US $1100	Power sidevidew mirror on driver's side failure; full mirror replaced for $650 Passenger door grip coating failure, replaced.

125000 mi

US $1000

Leaking oil pan gasket

78000 mi US $450	Car refused to start, ran after getting a jump start from friend. Battery found to be defective and was replaced.
87000 mi US $850	Car left my wife stranded on road with our infant. Was towed to shop and water pump was found defective. Water pump and overflow tank replaced.
92000 mi US $1000	Car overheated and left my wife stranded again. Towed care to repair shop and radiator found to be defective. Radiator replaced.
95000 mi US $875	Car would continue to heat up when at a stop, coolant temp would come down while moving. Radiator fan found to be defective and was replaced.

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82155 mi US $505	Oil Filter Housing Gasket was leaking and was replaced, also replaced serpentine belt at the same time. Electric Water Pump failed and was replaced. Thermostat was replaced as a preventative measure since they are attached and inconveniently located.
95000 mi US $804	Occasional misfire, required replacement of fuel injectors #4-6 because they must be replaced in sets of 3.
96000 mi US $318	Belt tensioner pulley(s) making very audible rattling noise.
101000 mi US $660	Cam Bearing Ledges & Fuel Injectors replaced Running rough and oil pressure warning light illuminated several times

57000 mi

US $1645

All six fuel injectors failed. Just another issue with the twin turbo BMW fuel system. I am very disappointed with this ongoing issue.

95000 mi US $2000	Replaced ignition coils and spark plugs Oil leak from oil filter housing gasket
86500 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.
102000 mi US $3750	Replaced transfer case servo motor replaced rear differential seal Replace right axle seal
108000 mi US $1900	water pump failure and replacement @1,500 plus misc battery cable, windshield wipers, manufacturers recall

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113000 mi

US $15200

Piston failed and car threw a rod through the block.

63240 mi C $200	Replaced water pump and thermostat (latter preventive) Replaced HID light and Halo light myself - quite the task since required removing wheel, inner fender to get at part
90520 mi C $1200	Removed garbon build up on fuel intake system, replace air cleaner filter and cabin filter replace spark plugs replace rear wheel bearings

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.
66000 mi US $1168	Electric coolant pump failed.
81195 mi US $1251	Air conditioning compressor making loud whining sound. Replaced compressor with new OEM.
84335 mi US $842	Water pump housing cracked

68800 mi US $120	Replace Xenon lamps DIY
79000 mi US $1850	Replace water pump, T-stat and a couple of hoses.
80000 mi US $1600	Gasket leak. 2 new coils and intakes needed blasting to clear carbon build-up.

104600 mi

US $1100

Valve cover replacement

72000 mi US $1100	Electronic water pump failure
118000 mi US $4500	Valve cover gasket

134300 mi US $1100	AC Fan short circuit
170000 mi US $1200	Car door lock actuator malfunction. No locking with electric option Transmission whining
205000 mi US $280	Fuel injection gets easily dirty. Changed coils, spark plugs, and added fuel injection cleaner

50000 mi US $1200	Chipped alternator pulley caused serpentine belt to tear and eventually completely destroyed the belt. Pulley and belt were replaced and problem was completely solved.
57000 mi US $1060	The electric water pump failed causing the engine to overheat and go into limp home mode. Replaced the water pump and thermostat and everything is back to normal.
58300 mi US $1000	Rear brakes squealing and grinding. Found protective boot for rear calipers was torn allowing dust and dirt to clog brake piston causing them to bind up and not fully retract. Replaced rear caliper, brake pad and disc.

71400 mi

C $1000

Water leak originating in the Water Pump. Replaced Thermostat, Water Pump, Coolant Sensor, and Radiator

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97000 mi

US $5200

Ecu went bad. They tried chaniging a couple things but problem followed ecu. Had to replace ecu and coils I think.

86800 mi C $1200	Water pump and thermostat. Latter preventive.
91140 mi C $1500	Air intake sensor replaced, Vanos solenoids replaced, spark plugs and ignition coils replaced.
96720 mi C $7000	Cracked valve cover, faulty injectors, leak around oil filter housing.

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119600 mi

US $1800

Water pump, hose, and cap replaced. Partially due to an oil leak on hose, partially for a failure on inspection. Oil level sensor replacement required. Found because oil was low but not showing low after leak. Oil housing gasket replaced, along with a "belt tensioner" (not sure for what, I think the oil leak spilled on this, probably not an engine part)

92000 mi

US $1100

Camshaft sensor bad. Car was jurking a lot and coming to halt intermittently.

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.
60000 mi US $550	Secondary air pump and sensor failure. Both replaced by dealer.
73000 mi US $800	Excess play in steering, replaced steering rack. Air conditioning condenser fan vibrating and noisy. Replaced fan. Belt tensioner loose and out of alignment, bad bearings. Replaced tensioner.
89000 mi US $450	Power steering pump bad noises, replaced with new pump. Driver's door lock would lock but not open with remote. Could open with key and from inside handle. Replaced door lock actuator. Belt idler pulley making loud clanking noise. Pulley replaced.
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.
94000 mi US $450	Replaced control arms, upper and lower. Fluid filled bushings were cracked and loose.
101000 mi US $1278	Water pump and thermostat replacement.
103000 mi US $374	Lower control arms replaced with M style, original arms bushings were worn.
109000 mi US $450	Oil filter housing gasket replaced, Also replaced guibo at transmission to driveshaft.
110000 mi US $400	Replace motor and transmision mounts
114000 mi US $485	Transmission vibration under light acceleration between 1500 and 2400 rpm. Changed transmission filter and oil. Vibration cured. This is GM 6L64 trans. Problem appears to be torque converter lock up engagement slipping.
117000 mi US $750	Oil pan leaking. Changed gasket.

61000 mi US $1975	DSC / ABS module needed repair.
75000 mi US $410	Xenon bulb was flickering and died out...needed to replace xenon bulb.
100000 mi US $1400	Crankshaft sensor needed replacement Valve cover leaking - needed replacement

33000 mi US $1370	steering wheel lockup. seems to be common problem on BMW. Hope this isn't indication of long term reliability.
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,
46000 mi US $2630	replace valve cover $1600, rear brake $1000
52000 mi US $148	Replaced window trim. The black rubber/plastic was deteriorating and cracked. It looked terrible.
57000 mi US $1100	leaky valve cover cracked power steering reservoir. replaced.
58000 mi US $455	Driver side rear window regulator broke. Replaced regulator.

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.
111200 mi US $1300	Usual Electric water pump failed. Changed Water pump with new water pump along with thermostat (which also has issue as per computer). Dealer wanted $1700, indy shops wanted $1300. replaced parts myself.
119000 mi US $300	Radiator pin hole leak, changed Radiator with OEM BEHR and top hose replaced, coolant refilled and air purged.

63000 mi

US $2500

Oil leaks. Replaced: Valve Cover Gasket, Oil Filter Housing Gasket, Oil Pan Gasket, and Main Seal.

120000 mi US $370	Oil stand gasket replaced.
122000 mi US $2160	Updated software for engine and transmission. ABS hydro pump failed, replaced.
130000 mi US $350	Steering wheel sensor failed, replaced. Serpentine belt tensioner beginning to fail, replaced.
150000 mi US $650	Valve cover gasket replaced
156000 mi US $350	Window regulator broke, replaced.
178000 mi US $875	Replaced valve cover gasket and changed spark plugs. Car now burns oil and has rough idle.
178800 mi US $450	Valve cover was warped, which was causing a bulge in the gasket allowing air in. Replaced valve cover.

59000 mi US $2900	Engine was misfiring and lacked performance. diagnosed to faulty coils.
67500 mi US $4000	Bluetooth failed for 3rd time, injector, coil issues.

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80000 mi

US $1400

The car would go in reverse but not move.

41800 mi US $200	Driver side Roof trim was fading
60000 mi US $700	Head Gasket was leaking. gasket replaced Headlamp washer leaking. Washer unit replaced
69700 mi US $113675	DMTL Pump Fault and Cylinder 5 coil fault Oil FIlter Housing Gasket Leak
73700 mi US $272	Valve Cover Gasket Leak
74400 mi US $257	Not Cooling. Freon Low
100000 mi US $1800	Replace front and rear shocks and coil springs.
117000 mi US $900	Automatic transmission would not switch into forward or reverse gear. Gear Selector Rod was defective and replaced.
75000 mi US $400	Leaking lower radiator hose. Leaking lower radiator hose temperature sensor.
125000 mi US $805	Could not start car. Starter replaced
132900 mi US $297	Steer was not smooth
134000 mi US $100	Rear passenger window does not open or close. Window regulator cable snapped.
135000 mi US $100	Rear driver side window will not open or close. Window regulator cable broke
140000 mi US $100	Driver front lock actuator failed.

143400 mi US $1400	Read driver's damper was leaking, replaced both dampers on the rear axel. 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.
152000 mi US $430	underbody trim slapping body at 45mph and higher
157500 mi US $1688	Oil leak from cracked cam cover. Cam cover replaced. 12v interior plugs nonfunctional Oil change

40000 mi US $925	Steering lock sensor warning light indicator "RED" Dealer replaced steering column to replace faulty steering lock sensor. While recalibrating sensors following lock sensor replacement. Right rear passenger window failed to go back up. Problem was traced to broken wind regulator cable. Window regulator was replaced.
44000 mi US $1200	Diagnose source of suspension clunk noise on Drivers side front. Broken Spring and damaged strut was replaced using new hardware due to excessive rust on original parts.
56000 mi US $490	replace battery and re calibrate charging system for new battery note battery was about 10 years old
59000 mi US $650	Drivers side mirror would not adjust. If you touched position button it would fold to either forward or rear park position. Drivers side Mirror assembly with servo was repaced.

74000 mi US $800	Front struts
76800 mi US $439	Rear Right Passenger Wheel Bearing
93000 mi US $1512	Reseal oil pan, $1,200. Replace belt tensioner, $312.
94000 mi US $1362	Replaced water pump and thermostat after both failed
102000 mi US $420	Replace front driver side CV boot Replace right rear trailing arm
108000 mi US $1000	Excessive oil consumption (1 quart/ 3000 miles). Dealership unable to find cause, and is considered "normal" for a BMW. Both rear window regulators failed. Windows would roll down, but not up.
115000 mi US $800	Broken rear control arm Bad coil pack

35000 mi US $448	Wanted dealer to rebalance both front wheels from a vibration discovered in the steering wheel after rotating the wheels from back to fronts for even wear pattern. Dealer replaced a 'bent' wheel which it wasn't bent in fact.
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.
77000 mi US $2600	Engine overheat caution followed by overheat warning in 3 seconds. Service dept replaced electric cooling pump and t-stat, also replaced valve cover gasket when they saw oil seeping on side of engine during repair.
88000 mi US $960	Car was throwing P0050 OBDII code for 2 weeks. Bank 2, sensor 1 (oxygen sensor) won't pre-heat...set off SES light.

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75200 mi US $350	Passenger front door lock actuator
82000 mi US $550	Battery warning, battery replaced
90500 mi US $2000	Had to replace bushings in front end. This was causing steering wheel shaking at around 40mph.
100000 mi US $600	Leaky oil filter seal

43000 mi US $300	Replaced 8 year old battery, reset battery charging system with software I purchased.
67000 mi US $3300	Valve cover gasket Radiator cooling fan (electric) Water pump

49200 mi US $1400	Car had intermittent problem at first, then ABS/Traction Control/Stability Control stopped working. Dealer replaced the ABS control pump.
68000 mi US $315	Engine ran rough and loss of power. #3 Ignition coil failed. Replaced that coil and all six plugs
68200 mi US $375	Right rear window regulator malfunctioned.

77540 mi C $1200	Right front wheel hub assembly Car had a bad sound like a brake pad dragging on a warped rotor. Was bearing problem in hub assembly.
77600 mi C $850	Replaced water pump. No other issues.
147440 mi C $550	Replaced both bushings in rear suspension (l&r) at lower end of shock/control arm. Was squeaking and bushings were failing quickly. Note there is a new part number for that system as failure rates w OEM were very high.
162440 mi C $1360	Front tie rods replaced New belt and tensioners and pulleys replaced
173600 mi C $430	Starter was replaced as it was failing. Original starter since delivery.

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165000 mi US $287	Car had been indicating overheat condition after 30-40 min of driving. Suspected faulty sensor due to fact that overheat condition could be reset by turning the car off and restarting. Replaced temperature sensor and cooling system reservoir, flushed and replaced coolant. Fault has not reappeared, but I've only driven it 2 times. Will continue to monitor.
165200 mi US $1300	Drove after replacement with non-OEM water pump for about a week and then the water pump completed failed. Required a tow back to shop to replace. The water pump that was replaced failed. Non-OEM part, made in china, not Germany. Stranded me on the road, required a tow. Shop was very gracious and replaced part with OEM part at no charge. Replaced water pump and thermostat.
167000 mi US $400	Replaced rear pads and rotors at 167,000. Original!
173000 mi US $1350	Shocks replaced at all four corners.
176000 mi US $680	Starter failed, replaced.

87600 mi US $800	Oil leaking. Gasket heads replaced.
98000 mi US $450	Replace gaskets and belt tensioner
122000 mi US $2000	Starter

100000 mi

US $2000

Head gasket leaking oil

51460 mi C $300	Battery replacement
62000 mi C $600	Transfer case actuator motor was faulty and causing error codes related to transfer case, AWD, and traction control. Fix was to replace actuator motor with new one.
60300 mi C $2000	Gaskets - oil pan, valve cover, oil filter housing, rear main seal.
75640 mi C $250	Battery replaced

97000 mi

US $2750

Electric water pump was bad, needed replacing, Serpentine Belt Tensioner (Req new Tensioner Pulley, Idler Pulley and Belt), oil leak at the engine crankshaft Rear Main Seal

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159340 mi €1300	The fuel pressure regulator went out when I was driving home and left me stranded. It took 3 days to repair it.
177320 mi €1900	Rear brakes were dragging and grinding the pads. It required new calipers.
187240 mi €1500	The fuel pressure regulator needed to be replaced.

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61380 mi $3300	Engine mount worn out .. vinration when idle, 2300 Radiator hose leaking, 500 Engine oil leak multiple locations, 500.
66960 mi $2500	Bearing in rear drive unit worn out.
75680 mi $800	Splash Stains observed in engine compartment. Leaking evident in joint. All hoses harden and signed of slipping out from the plastic connector. Front suspension emitted loud creaking noise when going over hump or bump. Noise was louder when it was wet .. ie rain.
77500 mi $600	Rattling noise from engine compartment when gear was engage. Worse when turning. Noise went away after warm up. Problem trace to tensioner belt and defective bearing. Radiator always at high speed. One thermostat defective.
81920 mi $500	Loud rattling noise from engine . Isolated to alternator bearing defect. First change after 132Km.
94120 mi $500	Radiator blocked.. causing fan to run at very high speed . Left front passenger power lock defective.

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76000 mi US $2200	oil leak from bottom of engine and oil gasket needed replacement. 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.
83000 mi US $1000	Thermostat and water pump replaced
84000 mi US $150	Passenger side daylight light bulb went out.
87000 mi US $750	Car had an oil leak at the rear main seal.

47000 mi

US $2200

ABS system failure lights came on.

66000 mi

US $9000

Both Turbo chargers leaking oil, replaced. computer failed, replaced evaporator leaking, replaced

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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.
54240 mi C $1000	check engine light. nothing wrong with car except annoying light. emission system issue. hard and expensive to fix so did not bother to fix it
61070 mi C $1000	ignition coil #4 replaced check engine light- evaporator hose and wire connector replaced
64480 mi C $1200	Upper valve cover crack. Replaced that and gaskets

109000 mi US $1000	left front bilstein sport shock froze; replaced both.
109000 mi US $1800	Supercharger failed

62500 mi US $900	Aux electric engine cooling fan controller failed in "On" position requiring replacement entire fan unit. $450 for part and replacement requires removing front bumper.
66300 mi US $1200	Aux electric cooling fan controller failed - in the "on" position, draining battery while parked. Replacing controller requires removing grill and radiator.

120300 mi US $1000	blower fan squeaking--replaced, and 120K mile service
123300 mi US $250	thermostat replacement/fuel filter replacement/spark plug replacement

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67400 mi US $1200	oil filter housing gaskets replaced
88000 mi US $1500	Replace water pump
116000 mi US $1300	Replaced the valve cover gasket and the oil pan gasket.
122700 mi US $5400	Replaced radiator and hoses Replaced alternator Replaced battery
126000 mi US $1659	Removed differential and resealed both output shaft seals and back cover
136000 mi US $1300	Replace starter
141000 mi US $9000	Replace turbos Replace spark plugs and coils
144000 mi US $5000	Replaced oil cooler

77700 mi

US $2000

Leaking valve cover gasket, leaking oil filter housing gasket, walnut blast intake manifold

67300 mi US $1248	Replaced both rear wheel bearings.
73500 mi US $2246	Replaced water pump and thermostat. Replaced engine oil filter housing gasket. Replaced control arm bushing on both sides. Replaced serpentine belt and tensioner.

83000 mi

US $2500

Replaced all 6 fuel injectors, spark plugs, and coils. Car was shaking badly

33480 mi $5000	Oil leaks everywhere. Including transmission and engine
33580 mi $5000	Suspension components worn. Bump stops. Dampers and control arms were shot after a few years of city driving. Never speed over speed bumps and always slowed down on rough roads. Very common problem for this car.

64480 mi C $200	Replaced vanos solenoids. Starting to fail. Misfires causing limp mode at high rpm with relevant warning lights and codes. Replaced ignition coils and spark plugs. Replaced power steering reservoir and fluid.
68200 mi C $220	Replaced Oil Filter Housing Gasket and Oil Cooler Gasket, and changed oil.
79360 mi C $1300	Water pump failure, and replaced thermostat at he same time.
80600 mi C $400	Replaced worn shocks and struts all four corners.
82760 mi C $1100	Number six fuel injector bad. Replaced all injectors with refurbished.
100440 mi C $500	Replaced mechatronic main seal and four tube seals...found main seal was cracked, which had caused malfunction in transmission. Replaced all solenoids as a preventative measure.
98580 mi C $100	Replaced oil pan gasket to stop minor leaking. Had to drop subframe to accomplish this. Replaced front rotors. Pads are still fine.
101060 mi C $100	Replaced serpentine belt as it was getting near the end of its lifespan...purely preventative.

97000 mi US $350	Oil leak/burn. Oil cap replaced
102000 mi US $250	Unusual oil consumption
109000 mi US $1000	Oil leak
113000 mi US $1000	Coolant leak
120000 mi US $878	abs pump failed

89800 mi US $250	Leak in automatic transmission. Leak fixed under extended warranty, but new fluid paid by customer
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.
109000 mi US $1000	Vanos solenoids replaced after half power episode. Also replaced LR ABS sensor
138000 mi US $1080	replaced water pump. It was making anew noise, and diagnosed bad. Upon disassembly, parts were failing internally.
165000 mi US $1000	Walnut shell blasting to remove carbon in intake. Replacement of gasket for oil filter adapter to fix oil leak.
176000 mi US $720	Leaking struts, replaced both with Bilstein
184000 mi US $810	Starter failed unexpectedly. Replaced with rebuilt Bosch unit.
188000 mi US $120	rotors warped, replaced with new

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.

35000 mi

US $1600

Engine oil leak

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55480 mi C $190	While the dealer fixed the VANOS, the mechanic found out that the serpentine belt would have to be replaced. However I had to come back as they did not have the part in. I went it today and took them about an hour to replace the belt.
69440 mi C $1250	While driving back home, the thermometer symbol came up and engine stalled right away. I had it towed to the dealership. Found out, the water pump gave up. Cost of replacement, $1250 package for water pump, thermostats and labor.

67000 mi

US $2500

A/C evaporator core leak. No A/C.

87000 mi

US $1300

Water pump failure

50220 mi C $1100	water pump failure
55800 mi C $200	the vanos selonoid sensors were cleaned and replaced
71300 mi C $1000	valve cover gasket was leaking
74400 mi C $1100	electronic water pump failure
96100 mi C $950	Another upper radiator hose, then two days later another expensive electronic water pump replacement. I hope BMW has come up with a better solution , this is unacceptable .

88000 mi

US $1000

Car overheating and going into limp mode. water pump and thermostat replaced.

35960 mi C $300	ABS light. My scan tool at home is unable to read ABS codes from BMW vehicles so I am waiting to bring the car into a shop with the required tools. Best case scenario from my research is a faulty sensor. Worst case is the ABS module which costs more than 3000$ for the part alone.
36580 mi C $1200	Replaced ABS module with a used part due to pump failure.

117000 mi US $2100	Waterpump went out at 115,500 mi on a cold -9F morning. Due to multiple other weather related vehicle failures replacement took several days due to busy schedule Leaking oil filter housing gasket - replaced
176000 mi US $6500	New turbos - first time replaced New struts & shocks, new bushings
186000 mi US $1100	New control arms front New battery- first since 5/2010

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15000 mi US $624	Leaking mechatronics sealing sleeve.
20000 mi US $1547	Check engine light came on. Replaced eccentric shaft sensor and gaskets.
20000 mi US $409	DSC Hydro unit replaced.

51000 mi

US $1300

Elec water pump dead

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88000 mi

US $1500

active headlight failure, light bulb failure, condensation on bulb housing.

123000 mi US $350	head gasket had to be replaced. Oil filter gasket had to be replaced.
126000 mi US $2000	Fuel pump had to be replaced. Fuel level sensor. Fuel pump fittings had to be custom made otherwise whole fuel tank would have to be replaced.
127000 mi US $3500	Fuel pump went out again.

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36000 mi US $550	Bad VANOS solenoid at 36K miles. Shop recommended not driving it at all until repaired. $275 for the solenoid, $275 labor. Have had several visits for multiple issues since the warranty expired.
47000 mi US $379	engine timing chain tensioner was loose, had to be replaced
52000 mi US $450	Microfilter was bad, needed to be replaced
57000 mi US $1900	Blew a gasket and leaked oil into the valves. Valve and gasket replacement and system flush. My own fault - they told me the gasket would need to be replaced soon and I forgot about it.
60200 mi US $1900	Transmission had leaked most of the fluid out. Oil housing leaking on to timing belt.
62000 mi US $1300	Oil pan leak; replaced gasket and cleaned up residue

73780 mi C $1400	clunk from rear diff - removed, rebuild, re-installed - priced included 8 day car rental
139500 mi C $230	Left rear shock leaking oil. Replaced rear shocks and mounts.
140120 mi C $660	Water pump electronics failed. Replaced along with thermostat.
148180 mi C $200	Replace faulty DMTL pump
148780 mi C $500	Front struts replaced One ignition coil replaced Valvtrontic motor gasket also replaced due to oil leak

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80600 mi

C $1550

Eccentric shaft sensor... Also a/c compressor is going, didn't fix

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85000 mi

US $2600

replaced front struts replaced oil filter housing due to leak

116600 mi

US $1500

There is an oil leak. They cleaned it up and hoped it wouldn't continue to leak but it does. I'm going to have to take it back in to have it properly diagnosed.

91000 mi

US $1694

Water Pump and Thermostat

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60760 mi

C $2434

Crankcase vent stuck but seems very expensive to repair.

112000 mi US $1200	Water pump and thermostat replaced by mechanic
114300 mi US $750	Rough start, car would die unless RPM was above 2000. Replaced all sparkplugs and coils which fixed the problem.
125000 mi US $900	Upper radiator hose broken and radiator cracked. Both components replaced, and refilled with coolant/distilled water.
129000 mi US $1500	Replaced springs, shocks, struts, and all wear items (bumpstops etc)
135000 mi US $800	Starter died with no warning June 5 and was replaced in late June

123200 mi US $600	rear wheel bearing replaced
127000 mi US $2400	radiator, water pump replacement trans pan leaking

50840 mi C $150	Engine check light...dealer test indicated faulty thermostat, but intermittent (not faulty at time of test), so re-set but not replaced (for now) :-)
64480 mi C $250	Starter failed
74400 mi C $838	One Xenon headlight intermittent. Dealer replaced both bulbs at $400 each OUCH!!! Engine Check light on. Failed Thermostat was replaced. Ticking sound at idle. Replaced belt tensioner.
79980 mi C $1300	Oil filter housing gasket on top of engine failed. Oil shorted out electric cooling pump, car stopped at side of highway, had to be towed to dealer.
94240 mi C $2200	Leaking oil pan gasket. Due to the AWD system, accessing the oil pan gasket was labour intensive. Most expensive oil leak(s) I have ever had to fix. Also a transmission oil leak at the wiring harness where it enters the transmission.

77500 mi C $1300	water pump died. replaced with thermostat
86800 mi C $500	Ground cable faulted.

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165540 mi

€1800

DPF needed to be replaced; was able to have cleaned instead Brakes needed to be replaced- pads and lines

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61500 mi

US $1500

Brakes and oil pan leak

98800 mi US $3000	Due to faulty ignition coil one of the cylinders was not functioning
87000 mi US $550	Not entirely sure. Service soon light was on when I took it for service
90500 mi US $700	Ignition problem, not all spark plugs firing. Replaced some ignition circuit.
105000 mi US $1300	- control arm bushing - front brakes - oil gasket - other routine maintenance
109000 mi US $175	Programming issue. They recalibrate some sensors (perhaps the steer position sensor)
110300 mi US $380	One of the ignition coils was malfunctioning, causing engine to vibrate.
114000 mi US $1200	It needed a starter motor replacement
114000 mi US $180	Replacing a light bulb shouldn't be a complicated process involving 1 hour labor from a skilled professional. It is starting to feel like these German cars require you to bear with too much pain for slightly more driving pleasure.

71500 mi US $500	rear passenger side window regulator
72700 mi US $115	replaced with oem, did not reset
80000 mi US $858	could smell burning fluid from cabin. oil leaking from valve cover to exhaust manifold.
91000 mi US $1200	High temp indicator on highway. In retrospect, heard fan staying on at high speeds on startup and after turning engine off. Needed coolant pump, preventive replacementof thermostat
99100 mi US $400	finally replaced amplifier after two years with no audio. bought used oem on ebay
102000 mi US $680	diagnosed oil leak but uncertain if oil filter housing or oil pan. replaced oil filter housing gasket.
130086 mi US $800	guibo car was taking long to start [starter]
146725 mi US $1292	valve cover gasket
149753 mi US $1737	a/c compressor

54000 mi US $1400	Transmission fluid leak. Pan replaced. Displays on the instrument cluster failed. Instrument cluster replaced.
58000 mi US $390	Rear left wheel bearing is bad. Noticeable humming noise while driving. Repaired twice because the 1st new bearing ordered from BMW is defective.

120700 mi US $1000	Water pump failure...
148000 mi US $1495	leaking Transmission oil pan. Transmission Flushed, oil pan and filter replaced.

154000 mi

US $1500

Drivers side window stopped working, car would not start, headlight covers fogged, reverse light not working, break pedal squeaking.

83000 mi US $350	replaced failed ignition coil on cylinder 3
82500 mi US $1300	Failed Window Wiper Motor and Junction Box Electrical Module

53000 mi US $580	Valve cover was leaking oil in the front of the vehicle due to two broken aluminum valve cover bolts. Gasket and bolts replaced.
84000 mi US $1100	A/C Compressor pulley broke while driving. Vehicle was towed to independent shop.
109000 mi US $107	A "Service Engine" light illuminated. It was taken to an independent shop who diagnosed it as a Camshaft Position Sensor that needed to be replaced. They reset the light. However the light never illuminated again, car fine, no part replaced.
122000 mi US $1400	Bent control arm. Two more control arms with leaking bushings found. All four were replaced. Right front tie-rod replaced due to being frozen and not adjustable. Needed an alignment so this had to be replaced also.
185000 mi US $1500	Water pump and thermostat replaced.

65000 mi

US $1000

Oil filter gasket leak

63000 mi

US $2500

Replaced ABS sensor. Replaced front end bushings. ABS Sensor, tires worn due to suspension, suspension bushings

48500 mi US $1300	DMTL pump faulty. replaced and reset error codes. leaking mechatronic sealing sleeve in transmission. replaced
54000 mi US $220	Car would not start due to low battery. Replaced battery with oem part from dealer. Battery lasted 6 years which today is normal.

48300 mi US $900	Control arm bushings leaking, replaced. Oil leak. Valve gasket replaced. problem not solved. remote failed.
72000 mi US $420	Alternator tension bolt.
77000 mi US $550	Left rear window regulator.
78000 mi US $1600	HVAC Blower replacement Water pump and thermostat.

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76260 mi

C $3000

Valvetronic valve position sensor and valvtronic motor, vanos system + battery.

49500 mi US $2645	Installed new shifter because auto-manual mode stopped working. Vehicle was drivable with "D" not "SD". Price includes power steering fluid, brake fluid, oil change, front tires and adjusted alignment.
59000 mi US $820	Excessive current draw from the front passenger door lock. Found and replaced blown fuse.
69000 mi US $700	Replace actuators, belts.

54000 mi US $311	Regulator failed on driver's side rear window. Replaced.
58000 mi US $1100	Washer system losing fluid. Leaking headlamp nozzles. Battery failed, car would not start, jumped and driven to dealer repair shop. Door lock actuators failed. Reset would not fix problem. Car left overnight for diagnosis. TSB recommended replacing actuators.
76000 mi US $100	Rear wheel bearings were worn out and replaced.

62000 mi US $430	Wiring seal leaking, seal replaced along with fluid and pan.
73000 mi US $823	replaced leaking oil seal and housing
75000 mi US $277	Broken door actuator - could not unlock driver side door from outside vehicle.
87000 mi US $600	replacement of original battery
92000 mi US $1210	water pump failed. Water pump and hoses replaced.
94000 mi US $400	belt tensioner replacement oil pan gasket leak - deferred due to $1200 cost Solenoid faults - replacement recommended but deferred due to $800 cost
109000 mi US $350	HVAC fan motor replacement
113000 mi US $1400	Starter replacement oil seperator replacement due to leak

53000 mi US $1300	Steering wheel electronic lock failed. Failure of this lock would prevent car from starting. The cost included replacement of a portion of the steering wheel column. Expensive!!!
66300 mi US $4500	Valve cover oil leak fix (broken valve cover bolts), replaced valve lift mechanism (failed). 6 new ignition coils (one failed), 6 new spark plugs, replaced drive belt idler (failing), oil change, new windshield wipers.
76000 mi US $1200	Steering angle sensor was failing. This is part of the computer system in the car and part of the driving safety...as I understand. If it fails completely, the car will not start. Very expensive fix.

77100 mi US $300	Motor for auto window back/passenger quit working.
105000 mi US $1200	Electric water pump failed. Replaced it and rnThermostat.
154000 mi US $2400	Axle replaced
168000 mi US $300	Driver side electric window failed

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122000 mi US $177	Blower motor failed, no A/C air in cabin. Part replaced, works fine now.
139500 mi US $1150	Car went in for track inspection, found faulty thermostat. Replaced thermostat and water pump.
143300 mi US $565	Valve cover gasket and oil filter housing gasket were leaking. Replaced by indy shop.
143700 mi US $660	Oil pan gasket was leaking and was replaced by independent BMW shop.
157000 mi US $1100	Started up one day and idle was very rough, service engine soon light came on within minutes. Had car towed to BMW shop, diagnosed bad ignition coil. Replaced all 6 proactiviely
158300 mi US $1781	Struts were worn out and hard winter in New England did them in. One blew on a pothole and I had them all replaced.

71800 mi

US $1825

AC Compressor seized, belt pulley broke on compressor, belt broke.

67000 mi US $300	Replace blower motor
67200 mi US $250	Replace battery
85000 mi US $1100	Replace angel eyes on both headlights

103000 mi US $1100	replaced electric water pump and thermostat. both failed - car would overheat on highway at high rpm.
103000 mi US $1200	Starter Doors wouldn't open. Replaced some fuses and relay. Xenon headlamps

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85000 mi US $500	Front brakes replaced. First time was at this high mileage. Can't complain. Shocks were completely shot at 87k miles.
88000 mi US $1340	Water pump failed
93000 mi US $1000	Valve cover was leaking oil AND valve cover connected cam position sensor was seeping oil into the electrical side of this sensor. Replaced gaskets, cam position sensor and stick coils because it was also running a little rough.

101000 mi

US $2800

audio amp in driver side trunk dead... Due to 'corrosion'. The price is huge from BMW for the part. This was for the high end 'Seven' system with 10 or 12 speakers. $2300. The special sensor box built into negative battery cable by the battery in trunk had failed. Car was running fine. Dealer said battery would not charge correctly unless assembly replaced. $500.

98000 mi US $1363	Leaky headlight washer pumps Broken rear shock absorber
103000 mi US $120	Front left shock was leaking fluid and making noise. Replaced all 4 corners including mounts and bearings. Oil filter housing gasket was leaking oil down the front of the engine block. Gasket replaced along with oil, oil filter, coolant, air filter.
117000 mi US $150	Noted a cracked brake hose, replaced all 6.
120000 mi US $235	Misfire, cylinder 4. Replaced all plugs and coils.
123000 mi US $415	Right rear wheel bearing was making noise. Replaced.

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56000 mi

US $1100

water pump

99000 mi US $1100	solenoid replacement
104000 mi US $450	Replace sensor (don't recall name)

95000 mi US $2000	Bush rod
99000 mi US $900	Right rear control arm and battery replacement

66000 mi US $1300	Water pump needed replacement and thermostat was also replaced as well. Repairs done at an indy but parts and coolant were ordered from the dealer. Parts about 700, labor was 350 and an extra 180 for diagnostics.
76200 mi US $435	Oil leak at valve cover gasket
87000 mi US $1500	Car died while idling shortly after starting on cold day. Codes related to Throttle position sensor, and TSB advising of ice in crankcase. Oil Separator Valve (PCV Valve) replaced. Belt tensioner replaced. Oil Filter housing gasket replaced.
71000 mi US $880	Symptoms were that the engine would turn over but not catch. About 50% or slightly more of the cost was labor.

84000 mi US $900	Valve cover gasket
70000 mi US $1800	Oil filter and oil pan gaskets
72000 mi US $900	Replace mechatronic sleeve.

12500 mi

US $31000

Jan 2008 - replaced rear end differential @ 16,000 miles

67300 mi US $345	Replaced original battery 7 years after purchase of vehicle
81000 mi US $1900	Replace front struts that were leaking. Problem discovered after routine inspection.

91000 mi US $1689	Replaced eccentric shaft sensor. Internal oil leak found.
94000 mi US $650	oil filter housing

74300 mi US $1000	Valve cover gasket, oil filter housing gasket, coolant flush
77000 mi US $515	Car overheated. Pulled codes: water pump stopped. Replaced water pump and thermostat.

74000 mi US $500	Oil gasket leak Radiator hose leak
81000 mi US $1950	Water pump replaced. Fluid leak
99300 mi US $800	Starter needed to be replaced.

72540 mi

C $1000

Shaky idle with check engine light. Fixed by replacing injectors and spark plugs.

101800 mi

US $2000

Oil Leaks (Valve Cover, oil pan) Window was stuck in down position.

60000 mi

US $1200

replaced starter

104000 mi US $110	Upper windshield rubber was cracked and coming off. Shop replaced with new rubber.
122800 mi US $260	Passenger side, rear window regulator broke. Had it replaced.
137700 mi US $950	Water pump failed so had it replaced and the thermostat was replaced at the same time.
141000 mi US $579	Starter broke so I had it replaced with a new one.
161000 mi US $1046	Radiator leak. Was replaced. $460 parts & labor.

97345 mi

US $1044

Replaced water pump Replaced water pump

70000 mi

US $1100

Bad ignition coil

73000 mi US $1200	All of the sudden the car wouldn't start. Had to tow it to the dealer. They had to replace starter. Cost was $1200 - since we had extended warranty we paid $200 out of pocket.
92000 mi US $600	Coolant pump failed. Had to be replaced.

99000 mi

US $1000

Electric water pump and thermostat was replaced

57000 mi

US $4500

replaced front struts

48000 mi US $800	Harsh shifting in low gears of automatic transmission.
57000 mi US $600	Leaking auto trans pan. Was shifting very hard. Replaced pan (made of plastic w/integrated filter) and required a liter of auto trans fluid after reusing what was left in there.
67500 mi US $650	Replaced power steering pump and power steering reservoir w/its integrated filter.
77000 mi US $1290	Overheated, had to replace water pump & thermostat, repaired both problems.

181000 mi US $1200	Both tie-rod ends worn and needed to be replaced. Drive belt and tensioner replaced. Both close to failure.
200000 mi US $3800	Fixed 3 oil leaks from faulty oil sensor, timing cover, and valve cover. Oil sensor replaced. All four bolts on timing cover were broken and had to be replaced. Valve cover gasket replaced.
212000 mi US $967	Replace defective rear drive shaft
224805 mi US $860	Solenoid valves (2) needed to be replaced. Check engine light was glowing yellow and that was the reason for the trip to the dealer.

103000 mi

US $1268

replaced water pump and thermostat. Car overheating intermittently.

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93000 mi C $300	Electrical system failure. All speedometers gone wild, fan, radio, heating seats go ON/OFF on rainy/snowy days !
108500 mi C $3500	Engine oil pan replaced Trans oil pan leaking and replaced Rear bearings and differential

156000 mi

US $1000

front shaft replaced, $500 fort part, rest for labor

128000 mi

US $1100

clutch and clutch master and slave cylinder

76260 mi C $180	One driving light was out - one hour repair
97960 mi C $308	rear shocks. rear shock mounts in subsequent trip. the garage realized that they should have done the repair when replacing the shocks and waived the labour charge.
105900 mi C $850	replaced sway bar links, lower rear position control arms, lower ball joints
118420 mi C $1100	replaced transmission pan, sleeve, valve body adapter when fixing a transmission seal leak There are two small oil leaks to be looked at the next time the car is being serviced.
126480 mi C $1150	replace pads and rotors wheel bearing replaced ignition coil replaced
133920 mi C $150	bulbs replaced
134540 mi C $300	Heater blower motor replaced

80200 mi

US $2313

Water Pump went out and the Transmission, transmission filter and Transfer Case fluids were changed. These fluids are deemed "lifetime" by BMW.

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104000 mi

US $1200

Worn front control arm bushing, worn front control arm ball joints, worn rear trailing arm bushings. Problem originally noted by dealer at prior service at 90,000 miles. Front control arms and bushing replaced at 60,000 miles previously.

84320 mi C $650	Oil filter housing base gasket.
89900 mi C $500	Check Engine light while at the dealer (not before). Replaced coil.
98580 mi C $1200	2 rear door controller
998200 mi C $200	Rear shocks
105400 mi C $5100	Water pump Oil pan
108500 mi C $170	Rear rubber bushings were squeaky. Lower control arm bushings were lubricated.

120000 mi

US $1000

Engine gasket cover replacement

71920 mi C $2000	Water pump failed, lower rad hose leaking slightly, so it was replaced as well
79520 mi C $300	Wiper-washer fluid filter clogged, flushed in shop. Replacement of other wear items (battery) required extra time in shop

62000 mi US $1200	Multiple warning lights illuminated, radio stopped communicating with car computer. Radio was replaced - not covered under CPO warranty. Window regulator on the front passenger side replaced because it was squeaking loudly. Front sway bar bushings rotted and squeaking. Car exhibits more body roll than normal. Parts replaced and handling improved, but squeak is back within a few days. Rear end still exhibits poor handling. Will bring car back again.
90000 mi US $1200	Valve cover gasket leaking oil. Replaced with new gasket.
100000 mi US $2000	Car would turn over slow and act like it didn't want to start. Starter motor replaced. Oil pan gasket leaking. Gasket replaced. Manual transmission shift and output seal leaking. Both seals replaced. "Lifetime" fluid replaced.. Alternator belt worn. Belt replaced.

73780 mi

C $1200

Passenger seat bottom replaced, due to excessive heating, completely covered by BMW

87000 mi US $125	Bulb socket for angel eye headlight ring went out on the passenger side. This fix requires the removal of a wheel, the wheel well and the headlight housing.
98000 mi US $125	Check engine light came on.
106800 mi US $200	One bad coil pack
119000 mi US $400	New plugs and cylinder coil
161300 mi US $2300	Oil pan gasket PCV hose and oil separator
158300 mi US $775	Replaced drive shaft/U joint Replaced front directional socket
197000 mi US $500	Broken shock in rear after hitting pothole. Replaced both rear shocks. Replaced rear shock mount
203000 mi US $650	Alternator replacement Coil pack was replaced
203000 mi US $475	Replaced window regulator

112000 mi US $300	Oil pan gasket has leaked for about 10,000 miles (around 100K) and I replaced it myself. I was quoted $1500.00 for the repair at dealer so did myself. Requires lifting engine, dropping steering rack, unbolting subframe.
114000 mi US $400	Battery replaced. Went to Oreilly and bought Top of the line. Needs to be be reprogrammed to tell it about new battery. Was the original and lasted longer than any battery I've ever had: 11 years!
115000 mi US $200	The car has had a shake in the steering while braking for about 15,000 miles or maybe even longer. I had hoped it was the brakes, but I had changed the rotors, pads, and got it aligned. In a BMW like this, it only leaves one thing left, the control arms. So that's what this job was, upper and lower control arms (I would highly suggest one do these at the same time as the job is terrible, but as you remove one set of control arms, the other set becomes easier to get at. Bought online from RockAuto, as they are about half of the Dealer price and that's for original equipment replacements. Probably due to the age of the car, this was a very hard job to do, as all the parts are so worn it required cutting them off the car with a cutoff tool or sawzall. broke many tools trying to get them off otherwise. Took two weekends to get them all off. To get this job done at the dealer was quoted $1500.00, so that's why I did it myself for $300, including the cost of the broken tools. Had to be done, the car feels like brand new in steering now. The tie rods had seized on both sides of my car. Since I was changing the control arms this month, I knew that I would need to attack and replace the control arms since they all affect the alignment. At first I didn't think this was going to be too bad because on one side the bolt started to to loosen but then it jammed. So, just like the control arms, I had to but off the tie rods, then cut them again to recover the boots as they don't come with the new ones. This is replacing the inner and outer tie rods. I would recommend that you always do both inner and outer along with coating everything in anti-seize or they will just seize again. Always do an alignment after this, they will be very far off. Alignment was an additional $99 on top of the cost listed. Took two long days to complete. At the doorlocks on both sides of the car the clear has worn away and it peeling. I presume since it's a high touch item and it's plastic this is going to happen. I popped off the locks and cover and repainted them so it wouldn't look so bad. Purely cosmetic, but an indicator of the years. I suspect the paint on much of the trim like this will need work shortly. Trim on roof was already done as well and repainted.
116000 mi US $99	It turns out on these cars the belt tensioner and one of the pulleys goes bad, which can cause the belt to slip and then tear up the car, causing a lot of damage. After reading this on a forum, I checked mine, and the belt was 1/4 inch off the pulley. I replaced the tensioner, pulley, and serpentine belt. It took about 2 hours.
118000 mi US $1000	Car was taken for alignment, but this was the final straw. It would not go into alignment any longer. It's been an issue with the car from the start, always being a very close to the edge of the alignment specs. But this time it was too far. To get this, I finally went aftermarket to fix it. I bought new shocks and springs, and then bought a set of Ground Control Camber plates for the front. These expand the alignment positions, permitting an extra 3 degrees above the stock settings. using this, I was able to bring the car not only within specs, but into perfect position. The car has never ridden this smooth before. Tires have always had the inner wheel worn out way before the rest of the tire because of this problem, now this is solved.
118000 mi US $100	Wipers have stopped working. I found a fuse popped for the wiper motor and replaced it. Still did not work. I also replaced the Wiper Relay. Still does not work. Possible motor to be replaced.

51200 mi US $1100	Replaced seals on transmission and differential
58000 mi US $2600	Side/head airbag replaced and wiring harness to airbag replaced.

83780 mi C $300	new battery
76040 mi C $1000	Driver side mirror faulty

114000 mi US $1100	factory original batt died, $200 for batt, $150 labor oil pan gasket leak
146000 mi US $800	shifter seal worn. replacement seal didn't fix problem. rebuilt transmission required after pressurizing transmission to factory specs caused car to pop out of R and 1st gear. Took weeks to repair because a new transmission had to be shipped from Germany.
148000 mi US $1900	starter completely seized, replaced
158300 mi US $1100	crank position sensor failed
176000 mi US $750	belt tensioner pulley on alternator broke

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52000 mi US $164	windshield wiper relay failed
68000 mi US $1030	It needed the key module (in the dash) replaced due to intermittent failure. It also had the right front headlight washer replaced (due to leak).

91000 mi US $3000	Electric water pump failed during out of town trip. Replaced water pump + expansion tank (damaged by heat). Sensor does not provide warning as the pump was failing intermittently. Could have blown engine. Got lucky??? Coolant sensor flashed <1 sec.
113000 mi US $1600	Front end rebuilt. [tie-rod ends] Also new tires and 4 wheel alignment. (Cost of tires not included in estimate) Oil leak

81000 mi

US $2000

electric water pump failed and had to be replaced, along with thermostat and coolant

100000 mi

US $1100

Passenger door lock actuator replaced Both rear wheel bearings replaced

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61580 mi C $538	Routine oil change, changed cabin filter & engine filter, replaced glass only on passenger side mirror after it fell off. Simple repair ordered mirror only, I snapped the black under mount off and the new unit snapped in with a healthy click.
63240 mi C $418	replaced original battery. battery was 1/2 charging.
65720 mi C $140	Car was very loud. Replaced 3 exhaust flange bolts. One was bad the other 2 preventative.
66960 mi C $1052	Replace rear crank seal, replace oil pan gasket. Oil pan gasket was o'k I had it changed just as maintenance piece of mind.
67580 mi C $1312	Replaced water pump and thermostat, latter preventively.
69440 mi C $1028	Mileage is correct @ 112,647 I had guesstimated previously. Battery replaced frozen due to extreme weather conditions. Replaced throttle body assembly.
69440 mi C $1028	Right turn signal bulb also replaced left side as I had the extra bulb. Watched a you tube video extremely easy repair total time 20 minutes. Took a bit longer as I did some cleaning in the area.

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50220 mi

A $3000

turbo charger failed

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155200 mi

US $1400

ac issue

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28000 mi US $350	I had to replace the ac evaporator, drier, and expansion valve.
51000 mi US $1200	received P0011 code. replaced vanos solenoid. Error persisted. inspected exhaust hub and found broken tab. replace hub with aftermarket hub. replaces all seals in vanos. replaced cam bolts while in there.

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7 mi US $32000	Water pump failed at 2500 miles. Warrenty no problem. BUT, showed a hot transmission warning, NOT a hot engine!
63000 mi US $500	Sloppy worn shifter. Installed BMW short throw shifter and flushed Radiator/Tranny/Rearend
98000 mi US $825	Head bolts broken. Front four.
105000 mi US $175	Idler pulley and tensioner
125000 mi US $421	Water pump. Second one. Electric. First at 4000
187000 mi US $1300	Clutch change. Normal wear.

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78400 mi US $430	Control arm bushings needed to be replaced.
97000 mi US $2100	Oil gaskets replaced and cleaned oil sludge inside the engine. Replaced front wheel bearings Replaced power steering pump
110300 mi US $1350	Gauge cluster failed and needed replacement. When the gauge cluster fails, the AC stops working as well.
117000 mi US $1175	Transmission fluid leak. Replaced gasket. Steering rack was leaking fluid. Replaced rear brake pads.

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99700 mi US $1250	Replaced radiator. Replaced sensor for oil level.
104000 mi US $261	After 8 years, car battery died during cold spell. Called AAA and they replaced battery for $261. Great deal compared with what dealers wanted.
105200 mi US $790	Replaced front and rear wheels. Shop balanced the new tires.

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62300 mi US $1381	Faulty engine thermostat from check engine light. Replaced engine thermostat, radiator hoses and lower temp sensor. Also replaced water pump as preventative in the area (incl in total).
77000 mi US $766	Whining noise from engine, particularly when cold, worse around 2-3k rpm. Replaced drive belt idler pulley, tensioner pulley, a/c tensioner, and drive belts (drive belts was more preventative - showing wear, but were not causing the noise, but just a small amount extra cost).

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52000 mi

US $1850

Replaced A/C Evaporator

18000 mi US $285	Battery needed to be replaced.
19000 mi US $449	Battery totally discharged. Tech checked total electrical system and found nothing wrong. Charged battery. leaking windshield washer pump and a couple of items that shop was "unable to duplicate"
21000 mi US $1400	Right rear axle and pinion seal leaking. Replaced all necessary parts.

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31000 mi

US $1500

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74400 mi C $1400	Sensor issues Replace seat bolster leather Replace electrical rear view mirror. Not successful has to be replaced
78740 mi C $200	Air intake boot all rotted out. need to replace lower control arm bushings
80600 mi C $200	lower control arm front, rear bushing
81000 mi C $250	accessory belt idler pulley bearings done, also could be alternator bearing getting both parts. need to get more parts.
84980 mi C $400	Replace coolant expansion tank
83700 mi C $455	Profile gasket replace

43000 mi US $330	Oil leak -- had to replace oil filter housing seal (this is top of engine location w filter in housing that leaked).
59600 mi US $180	replaced belts. Also having problem with coolant light being on w/o coolant being low or having a problem with overheating. Interior heater does not work, however.
69500 mi US $750	Ignition coil on #3 cylinder Ignition switch and brake sensor
74000 mi US $1349	guibo - steering knuckle replaced. tie rods, replaced both sides - cost $660 total for this repair.

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60900 mi

US $1000

Slight leak in radiator fitting. Replaced water pump and thermostat as preventive maintenance. Changed transmission fluid.

92700 mi US $2000	New water pump and expansion reservoir Pulleys replaced
124000 mi US $400	Leaking oil filter gasket

96000 mi US $1600	Starter was replaced.
108000 mi US $145	Replaced fuel pump

85000 mi

US $1500

water pump, drive belt and a couple hoses.

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65000 mi US $195	Car developed a vibration upon coasting after reaching 40 - 55 miles per hour. Parts were replaced. Valve cover gasket leaking. Oil indicator sensor was malfunctioning.
71000 mi US $1800	Thermostat stuck open. Replaced thermostat. Oil pan gasket leaking. Replaced. Radiator outlet temp sensor leaking.
72000 mi US $850	Rear differential seal was cracked and leaking. Replaced seal. Windshield washer pump went out. Glove compartment closure would not unlatch Roundel chipped
84700 mi US $1200	Thermostat housing was leaking. Coolant warning light indicated coolant leak. The radiator and coolant reservoir bottle were replaced.
85500 mi US $200	Battery went out. Car had to be towed to dealer for replacement.

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156000 mi

US $3000

Oil leak

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62000 mi US $1000	Replaced worn front lower control arm bushings Replaced leaking fan thermo switch Replaced leaking valve cover gasket Replaced broken crankcase ventilation hose Replaced leaking oil stand gasket
67000 mi US $100	Service engine soon light and rough idle. Engine code reader showed "Misfire cylinder 5". Replaced cylinder 5 ignition coil. Problem resolved. Service engine soon light. Code reader showed "Engine idle valve stuck closed." Removed, cleaned, and reinstalled engine idle valve. Problem resolved.
84000 mi US $1276	Replacing faulty crankshaft sensor Replaced faulty brake light switch Replaced faulty thermostat

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150400 mi US $1400	Engine mounts collapsed, replaced with new mounts.
159000 mi US $400	Crank Case Ventilation system replaced due to the cracked rubber causing CEL. Upper and lower air boots replaced at the same time given their age.

71000 mi US $250	Driver's side CV boot was torn and leaking. Local indie shop replaced the boot.
84000 mi US $150	Exhaust flange gasket between the manifold outlet and first muffler failed. Shop replaced both gaskets; in order to do that they also removed and replaced the four corroded bolts.
98200 mi US $198	Replaced the CCV system to address oil loss.
99000 mi US $200	Safety and emissions inspection revealed broken rear coil spring. Replaced both.
111600 mi US $300	Passenger-side inner axle failed, causing vibration when accelerating.
133000 mi US $300	Replaced blown rear shocks.
141000 mi US $300	Replaced driver's side front axle - CV boot was torn and leaking.
143000 mi US $225	Replaced leaking oil pan gasket. Leaking axle seal after re-installing passenger side axle. Replace motor mounts.
144100 mi US $320	Replaced center support bearing.
146100 mi US $125	Vanos seals, leaking valve cover gasket, oil filter housing gasket.
152000 mi US $450	Fuel pump failure requiring a tow and replacement of the failed unit.
157000 mi US $180	Replaced failing front axle.
172000 mi US $150	Replaced all power steering hoses to address a leak.
174000 mi US $1200	Upper radiator hose ruptured while in traffic; radiator itself also cracked. Replaced radiator, thermostat, hose, coolant.

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78000 mi US $1200	Replaced the CCV with the cold weather type. Installed G.A.S. DISA; Both intake boots. Spark plugs replaced
100000 mi US $100	Brake hoses were cracked and fail safety inspection
99200 mi US $100	L/F brake caliper started to stick
116000 mi US $450	Replaced all 4 rotors, pads, anti-rattle springs, and guide bushing
126000 mi US $250	Both Lower Control Arms and FCAB's (Control Arm Bushings) were replaced due to a clunk from the left front outer ball joint.
161000 mi US $1200	Replace both Cats and upstream oxygen sensors as they were clogged. Also replaced the SAS valve for it too got clogged.

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110980 mi

C $4500

broken camshaft, engine replaced

70000 mi US $200	Replace sender for oil pressure sensor
83000 mi US $180	Not running on all cylinders consistently
89000 mi US $600	Replace window regulator and motor
131000 mi US $1205	Power steering pump failure. Replace pump and hose
151000 mi US $1072	AC Compressor seized. AC Compressor and accessory belt replaced. AC system recharged.
152000 mi US $100	Replace left front wheel bearing
157000 mi US $600	Replace differential bushings
167000 mi US $300	Replace broken underpanel. Not aware of hitting anything. At high speeds it just started flapping.

174000 mi

US $1000

Belt blew out prematurely because of hydraulic tensioner unit going bad.

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87300 mi US $808	Fan belt and motor mounts worn and needed replacement
90200 mi US $750	Pressure control valve was leaking, fixed by independent mechanic
107000 mi US $156	Fuel pump failed. Bought pump and gasket on amazon, arrived prime in 2 days and installed myself watching youtube DIY video. Only tools required are 10mm wrench, flat screwdriver, and mallet. Pump is under rear seat, passenger side.
107000 mi US $1105	Front end shake during braking: replaced worn control arm bushings Also replaced visibly deteriorated plastic cowling at base of windshield
108439 mi US $694	Check engine light was on with lean mixture: replaced lower intake boot (was cracked and leaking) Heard rattling sound at idle while car in gear: found high pressure power steering hose mount broken, hose assembly was rattling on front sway bar; reattached it. Coolant level warning was on: replaced leaking coolant expansion tank, thermostat, brittle upper radiator hose; refilled antifreeze
109000 mi US $1682	replaced worn fan belt set, air filter, spark plugs, replace oil pan gasket, oil housing seal, oil change. engine mount, driver side wheel well liner/

178200 mi

US $2000

Catalytic converters clogged and ruined the piston rings on 3 cylinders.

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72000 mi US $100	Passenger xenon had begun emitting very dim, pink tinged light. Bulb out indicator appeared on dashbord occasionally. Ordered 2 replacement Phillips D2S xenon bulbs. Installation was straightforward, however tight clearances made it a challenge.
86100 mi US $350	Parking brake button popped out and brake couldn't be engaged. Panicked, went straight to dealer. Entire parking brake assembly needed to be replaced. $375! Later found out that this can be DIYed, and OEM part costs $75... While working on parking brake, dealer repaired door brake at no cost, likely just tightening the bolts. Finally that headache is gone!
92000 mi US $560	Check engine light indicated that engine was misreporting temperature. Bad thermostat. Replaced, flushed coolant. Resolved. Discovered that lower intake boot and DISA valve had leaks, hold repair till next time. Intake boot and DISA valve had a leak. Couldn't DIY as there was insufficient access to the retaining ring screw holding on the boot. Took to shop. Repl. leaky boot and DISA. Also did oil change, installed new swaybar endlinks too.
106700 mi US $270	Rear driver side coil spring was noticed by BMW dealer at last trip to be broken, and passenger side cracked. Parts acquired through Tischer BMW online, replaced by me. Used OEM jack to spread the control arm down to remove old spring.
108000 mi US $1996	Intended to replace front control arms and inner ball joints. However, a rubber plate above the driver front strut had a hole punched in, so replaced. Also replaced driver side CV joint as it was leaking. 4 wheel alignment done as well.
120000 mi US $900	Car ran out of fuel halfway between quarter and empty. OBC showed 40 miles remaining when car completely ran out of fuel.

106400 mi

US $1700

rear spring was broken.

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89900 mi C $400	Front end oil-filled bushing replaced.
94240 mi C $1700	Coolant expansion tank leak. Replacement of tank.

83720 mi C $700	oil leak valve cover gasket
90380 mi C $1224	windshield washer pump oil leak at filter housing
95480 mi C $1500	AC Fan clutch AC Condensor AC fan with Module Radiator assembly; transmission cooler; Coolant reservoir;
96580 mi C $1000	new front struts
111600 mi C $767	replaced alternator and belts headlight refresh
119040 mi C $450	Leaking Brake line
121520 mi C $250	Small coolant leak

117800 mi US $350	Cracked cooling expansion tank. Replaced tank & hoses.
97000 mi US $1400	Replaced lower control arm bushings. Replaced oil filter housing gasket. Replaced oil filter housing gasket.

107000 mi US $1054	parking brake shoe mount...rust caused the shoe to fall off (rusted bolts and mounting locations Replaced Control Arm Bushings in Front
114000 mi US $125	Leak in A/C system Alternator Failed, Also replaced 12V battery

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81000 mi US $500	RF caliper heating and vibrating told my wife caliper needed replacement. I wonder if it was just the pins? blinker lights were acting and blinking erratically
100700 mi US $900	replaced both broken rear springs
106200 mi US $1300	Replaced oil separator
114900 mi US $300	new battery
118300 mi US $1000	water pump impeller broke causing overflow tank leak, replaced entire assembly with new pump, tank etc
128000 mi US $1100	during annual safety inspection mechanic discovered broken ball joint, Not needed to pass NY inspection but recommended replacement Is trusted mechanic so we replaced and had an alignment after

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96000 mi US $150	creaking noise in front traced to the sensor arm used to level the xenon headlights. Part was about $18 and the time to fix under an hour. when fixing the headlight sensor, the mechanic also found that the exhaust bracket under the trans had rusted away. It was replaced - the time was included in the other repair and the part were about $20
99500 mi US $300	leaking valve cover gasket - mechanic also found signs of mouse damage in engine compartment, replaced chewed cabin air filter
110200 mi US $1200	rear calipers not working well, other parts worn. Replaced calipers, pads, rotors. Backing plates so rusty they had to be replaced. This last added a lot to the bill.
132900 mi US $300	airbag warning light came on, scan showed it was driver side door bag. Trim pulled, no problem found. We declined dealer's offer to look further. Light reset. Hasn't come back on after several weeks and hundreds of miles
140000 mi US $800	throttle sensor/activator began to go bad. Symptom was car sometimes would not accelerate when pedal was pushed
153000 mi US $400	ball joints replace both sides front
167000 mi US $950	replaced left rear wheel bearing. also pads and rotors in rear.

101000 mi US $1200	Fuel pump failed and needed to be replaced
104000 mi US $470	Interior heat was lukewarm and oil temperature was failing to reach 190F. Determined to be a thermostat stuck open which was replaced.
110000 mi US $900	Control arms and a wheel baring replaced as they were getting very worn out.
115888 mi US $2000	Noticed a burning smell or a funk odor. Turned out to be a dirty cabin air filter. As part of the check up the mechanic found my valve cover to be leaking oil along with an oil line. Belts and pulleys were getting old and replaced as a preventative measure.

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135000 mi

US $2000

ECM failure that took 24 days to diagnose

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72220 mi

$1900

AC Compressor not functioning properly

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44000 mi

US $1650

Flywheel repair. Bolt came loose, Flywheel repair. Bolt came loose,

115600 mi US $1400	Ran code reader Misfire cyl #6 Bad coil Replaced at Shop Performed inp II Major preventive maintenance while veh in shop All performed per BMW recommended guidelines
119800 mi US $200	Repaired leaking oil relief valve = 103.00. Interval oil service {MOD} Installed Injen Tuned Short Ram Cold Air Intake {MOD} Dinan ST1 Program {MOD/Upgrade} Installed BS PSS10 Replaced noisy belt tensioner + new serpentine belt = 90.00
127600 mi US $500	Replace valve cover gasket Engine oil service mid interval

54000 mi US $3100	Vanos oil pump drive gear tabs broke, causing exhaust timing to be off. Replaced Vanos unit, drive gear, spark plugs, accomplished valve adjustment.
57000 mi US $100	Engine coolant temperature sensor
58000 mi US $480	Power steering high pressure hose replaced. Also completed oil change while there
71000 mi US $1000	Rear Trailing arm bushing

104000 mi US $2000	SMG pump went out. Converted to Stickshift
110000 mi US $300	Stock thermostat failed a while ago but had no significant impact to smog. Finally replaced it with a motorsport thermostat for better durability in Southern California heat. Also replaced EGT sensor at the same time

93000 mi US $1700	Replaced the VANOS with a rebuilt one from Dr. VANOS. Also replaced the camshaft bolts.
96000 mi US $750	Repaired the VANOS. I received a bad VANOS unit from Dr. VANOS, and they are working on getting me another one. I had a club member allow me to use his spare for the summer until the 1st unit that was sent to me repaired. Now I have to get it repaired again, so in the spring you will see another entry.
96000 mi US $1200	Inspection-II Completed Oxygen sensors replace X4 (scheduled) All fluids Replaced(engine, trans, diff) Valves adjusted, spark plugs and coils replaced
107000 mi US $450	Replaced Intake, Exhaust, and Crank position sensors.

59000 mi US $1000	Leak from differential due to failed pinion seal.
64000 mi US $200	Temp sensor failed causing coolant leak
67000 mi US $300	System was blowing warm air. No leak found. Suspected cause was intermittently sticking valve in compressor. Re-charged system and problem gone for the time being.
68000 mi US $1700	Stability control and brake light fault. After extensive (and expensive) diagnosis they replaced the brake pressure sensors which has cleared the fault for the time being.

58280 mi $200	Battery died and was replaced.
63240 mi $1300	Engine mounts were replaced, head gasket was replaced

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71000 mi

US $4500

Vanos system needs to be replaced. At the same time some bolts on exhaust camshaft were found to be sheared.

78000 mi US $1500	Engine thermostat Fuel filler sealing pump
87000 mi US $3500	Railing for timing chain had worn, needed to be replaced. Replaced engine mounts and flex plate replaced trim on interior a and c pillers
84000 mi US $2100	Bumper needed to be removed and parts repaired and repainted. Quarter window gaskets needed to be replaced, other minor body touch-ups were also completed
92000 mi US $1050	Replaced 2 exhaust hangers Tensioner and pully replaced, along with belts

66000 mi US $1200	Repair hail damage and repair prior paint repair that was defective. Insurance covered most of hail damage, owner paid for paint repair.
121000 mi US $3000	Clutch fork pivot pin broken, replaced flywheel, clutch, pressure plate and clutch fork. Also replaced guibo and driveshaft U-joint while transmission was out.

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61000 mi US $452	Rubber mounts for front control arms worn. Dealer replaced.
76500 mi US $153	Replaced front lower control arms Replaced one rear control link.
83000 mi US $314	Thermostat replaced
104000 mi US $5000	Valve guides in two cylinders came loose. Engine rebuilt.
108000 mi US $400	Tie-rods needed to be replaced Coolant reservoir tank cracked. Reservoir tank cracked

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64000 mi US $2000	Cooling hose replaced (leaking)
66000 mi US $150	Repaired corrosion in outside air temp sensor wiring harness.

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115000 mi

US $1000

battery needed replacement

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43000 mi

US $2800

Clutch, flywheel replaced. Front reinforcement plate replaced

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51000 mi £110	Replaced worn out battery Checked bushes for wear
57000 mi £225	Starter motor failure. Known issue with Denso units. Replaced with Bosch unit
59000 mi £200	DSC pressure monitoring valve #2 went intermittent causing warning lights. Replaced and brake system bled.
61329 mi £2077	Manual gearbox rebuilt after technical issue with selector pin. Full overhaul, new bearings, synchro cones and full wear check. New clutch parts fitted. Transmission replaced and now better than new.
68000 mi £250	Second DSC pressure sensor failed and required replacement.
71000 mi £490	Bottom arm bushes replaced both sides due to age related wear.

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91000 mi US $2000	Slight shuddering in 1st. Replaced clutch and fw. Also took care of a very tiny coolant leak. Replaced hose.
111000 mi US $2000	Starter replaced Read differential was making grinding noises during slow sharp turns. Fluid replaced. All OK immediately.

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81000 mi US $1700	new radiator, water pump, expansion tank, hoses, vanos lines.
86000 mi US $625	Oil level sensor replaced

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26040 mi

A $1000

Engine mounts replaced (collapsed) Suspension bushings replaced

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55000 mi US $1100	control arm bushing power steering hoses and pump were replaced. Radiator hose, radiator belt and radiator fan were replaced due to some noise and leaks in radiator hose.
58000 mi US $1200	steering pump fail, power steering hose has leaks. This suck because my 1997 honda accord has about 200k miles and doesn't has any of these problem.

88000 mi

US $1000

Previously took to Dealer for oil change. Belts were bad so decided to change water pump as well. Dealer did not replace thermostat. Thermostat failed 1 week after. This repair was to replace thermostat CV joint boot needed replacing, and boot on rack and pinion. Independent shop changed whole axle for half of what the dealer charged me to replace just the rubber boot.

215000 mi

US $2400

Both catalytic converters clogged

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92000 mi

US $1223

Replaced valve cover and gasket for oil leak Car was slipping in first gear for the first min in the morning. Trans fluid and filter were changed

83700 mi C $3500	Starter motor failed and had to be replaced. Repairs were done by a Chrysler dealership - not our normal service shop Air Conditioning condenser leaking - replacement parts and refrigerant required to fix it Fuel pump
89900 mi C $168	Brake calliper replaced on right front
101760 mi C $334	Replacement of idler arm & belt
108500 mi C $1300	seized caliper on one brake was causing problem Oil seal had to be replaced to repair oil leak
124000 mi C $300	Replace front shocks
133300 mi C $140	Replace gear shift vinyl cover and cracked mount
139500 mi C $125	Windshield washer fluid leaking
147560 mi C $600	Rod was loose and dangerous - failure could cause wheels to move independently if left

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26660 mi C $150	Install Homelink control in upper roof console
28520 mi C $400	Replace front rotors and brake pads. Replace exhaust downpipe (defective - warranty) Replace battery (defective - warranty)
35960 mi C $250	Repair front control arm. 4 wheel aligment done on car.
41540 mi C $520	Chrome trim arround windows needs to be replaced due to pitting and discolouration. Parts on back order. Chrome trim around windows replaced due to pitting and discolouration. Chrome trim arround windows needs to be replaced due to pitting and discolouration. Parts on back order.
44640 mi C $500	Failed thermostat. Known BMW design flaw for this part(fails after 4-5 years due to moisture intrusion). Failed thermostat. Known BMW design flaw for this part(fails after 4-5 years due to moisture intrusion).
44640 mi C $250	Reinstallation of rear mudflaps. The originals from the factory were not mounted properly. Reinstallation of rear mudflaps. The originals from the factory were not mounted properly.
50840 mi C $300	Replacement of rear taillight assembly and bulbs. Replacement of rear taillight assembly and bulbs.
54560 mi C $520	Front brakes pads and rotors replaced
58280 mi C $2400	Replaced front CV boots, cracked. Cleaned and repacked inner and outer CV joints/bearings. Also performed 96km 'Service II' (belts, plugs, fluids, etc) Replaced front CV boots, cracked. Cleaned and repacked inner and outer CV joints/bearings.rnrnAlso performed 96km 'Service II' (belts, plugs, fluids, etc)
87820 mi C $230	Replaced worn out front lower control arm bushings, both sides of car, this time with the correct OEM parts.
89900 mi C $190	Replaced valve cover gasket, replaced oil housing gasket, replaced vanos oil return line, replaced tensioner pulley and idler pulley, replaced accessory belt and AC belt. Parts cost only - work performed by owner. caliper sticking, removed both front calipers, refurbised calipers, replaced front pads and rotors.
91540 mi C $430	Radiator coolant expansion tank failed. Replaced coolant expansion tank, replaced coolant.
94440 mi C $224	Replaced car battery.
94240 mi C $650	lower control arm ball joint failure, drivers side. Replaced both front control arms and ball joints.

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87000 mi US $210	Valve cover gasket replaced
101000 mi US $260	Misfire no. 5 cylinder. Replaced coil and plug.
99300 mi US $700	Oil leak - oil pan gasket replaced
106000 mi US $1050	Oil leak - replace valve cover and gasket Oil leak - reseat oil filter holder
117000 mi US $300	Replace sticky thermostat

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129000 mi

US $1000

New shocks, struts, sprongs and both front and rear control arm bushings.

96200 mi US $200	Water pump gasket leaking. Replaced water pump
114000 mi US $700	radiator leaking. replaced radiator, water pump, and hoses.
135000 mi US $1200	Control arm bushing replacement and shock/strut replacement

109700 mi US $1300	Thermostat and water pump were replaced Alternator died and needed to be replaced. Sway bar links needed to be replaced.
127000 mi US $3000	Rear passenger side wheel bearing replaced A/C was leaking from one or maybe both of the service ports. Parts replaced and recharge performed, also dye injected into system to check for future leaks. Lots of cooling components were leaking or about to fail. Replaced a bunch of components. Leak coming from power steering hose. Hose, clamp, and gasket replaced. Rear sway bar end links were completely broken, shop removed what was left of the endlinks and just removed the sway bar completely until I get suspension parts. Was notified that rear shocks totally blown as well as both rear springs both broken (apparently this is a common issue). No repair done yet, ordered parts online and will replace as DIY.
128000 mi US $850	Replaced rear shocks, springs, and all associated hardware (shock mounts, bolts, reinforcement plates, bump stops, etc...)
133000 mi US $2250	A/C Evaporator had to be replaced, entire dashboard had to be disassembled for replacement. Additional electrical problem persists, need to replace instrument cluster.

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102700 mi US $2100	front control arm bushings worn was told oil filter gasket was in need of replacement car overheated on highway, coolant reservoir cracked and upper radiator hose blew
170000 mi US $1100	Fuel sensors Radiator and hoses replaced
174000 mi US $400	Overflow reservoir bracket and o rings at transmission cooling line were leaking. Replaced

102000 mi

US $4200

Passenger airbag warning illuminated. Required replacement of airbag sensor in passenger seat. Oil leak noticed from spotting on driveway. Valve cover gasket leaking and replaced.

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114000 mi US $1200	Leaking oil pan
115000 mi US $1200	Heavy steering. Steering rack replaced
120000 mi US $900	Water pump

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57000 mi US $230	Performance. Air filter replaced.
61000 mi US $350	New thermostat. Car was not heating. Thermostat fixed the problem.
68200 mi US $2100	Valve cover, brakes and major tune up

68820 mi

C $1600

Leaking power steering rack. Replaced. Ball joints worn. Whole assembly replaced on both sides.

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104000 mi US $1200	Broken rear springs, both sides, rear shocks both sides
145000 mi US $675	Front lower control arms, ball joints and bushings. Sway rod ends.
179000 mi US $1956	Differential failed
189000 mi US $150	rusted and corroded rear brake lines

18600 mi C $1300	Control system for driver's side headlamp needed to be replaced
26140 mi C $600	Replaced camshaft.

90000 mi US $1900	replace all front suspension components,and full alignment.
135000 mi US $600	new springs,shocks and struts plus alignment. price didnt include parts as i had planned on doing it myself. i had read that the rear springs were prone to breaking on the 330xi and one was broken.
150000 mi US $230	fuel pump stopped working, replace pump & fuel filter
101200 mi US $900	Repaired and repainted 6 small areas where rust bubbles had developed. he was able to get to solid metal and prime with an epoxy primer and then repaint.rnI am quite dissapointed in it rusting in just 10 years of use.
188700 mi US $1000	replace front axles, engine mounts and transfer case bushing
211000 mi US $570	replace leaking radiator
212000 mi US $450	alternator failed/ then starter then alternator again starter Newly installed alternator failed. I wasn't their fault but as a Bosch dealer they have a warrantee program that covers the shops cost and we paid nothing.

72000 mi US $800	Replaced front & rear glass. Rear defrost partially dead. Windshield pitted from highway driving plus cracked. Replaced headlight lenses due to pitting. valve cover leak, replaced gasket second time, out of warranty
74000 mi US $977	replace valve cover plus oil & filters change and replace power steering hose
87000 mi US $500	replace fuel pump cam sensor code
94000 mi US $2000	transmission leak
97000 mi US $2000	repaired CV boots, replaced thermostat, replaced nav screen, reprogrammed computer
88600 mi US $3000	oil pan leak, thermostat, coolant tank, power steering hose, intake hose.

66000 mi US $1100	4 wheel drive front axles worn, one boot was cracked and leaking
76000 mi US $300	spark plugs replaced rear drivers side shock broke after pothole. the shock itself sheared clean through, so no other damage.

102600 mi US $100	Rattling at idle from valve in muffler/tailpipe Steering wheel/chassis vibration under acceleration; attempted to resolve with wheel balance but not resolved.
107000 mi US $1600	Steering wheel/chassis vibration under acceleration increasingly severe; first att. fix replaced engine mounts, failed to fix; successfully fixed with replacement of front axle half-shafts.
114000 mi US $350	One side of HID headlamps would not illuminate; problem was failed ballast/xenon control unit on that side. Replaced with OEM part.

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167000 mi US $350	Window regulators - replaced rear passenger side for second time in 12 months. replaced driver door regulator, replaced passenger door regulator
167000 mi US $500	Rear passenger door trim fell apart after door was closed somewhat forcefully - not slammed, just harder than necessary. Door interior trim, locking mechanism, and window regulator detached. Nothing worked on door. Exterior trim on passenger door coming loose
167000 mi US $200	Coolant reservoir cracked and failed. Thermostat failed. Replaced both.
167000 mi US $3700	Blower motor failed. Replaced blower motor, etc.

159300 mi US $8600	Fuel Pump Repair (requires replacement of entire fuel tank on M56 ULEV model $7100 parts $1500 labor
208000 mi US $132	Airbag Fault light on, (Airbag Ignition Circuit Driver Stage 1). Required replacement of Slip Ring Assembly.

119000 mi US $500	Check engine light on, engine starts fine but with a little hesitation.
124000 mi US $3400	Changed A/C Evaporator, fan and belts with tensioners. Labor is billed at a flat 11hrs. @$110 (on average). Wished I could have done it myself!:-(

102000 mi US $2500	Left window regulator replaced Radiator coolant level sensor replaced
109000 mi US $415	Remote Door Unlock by key memory inoperative. Door lock cylinder on driver side damaged at same time on 9/25; unable to unlock vehicle. Car towed to BMW of Riverside 0n 9/27. Work order authorized and part ordered 9/28. Repair completed 10/01.
122000 mi US $1900	Repair of three unreliable window regulators. Front passenger, left and right rear windows.
148300 mi US $647	Diagnosis of Check Engine Light. MAF sensor replaced. CE Light and trouble codes cleared.

90000 mi US $400	Leaking coolant. Replaced thermostat and o-ring on temp sensor. Replaced power steering hose.
115000 mi US $500	Fuel pump died.
122500 mi US $1385	Intake Manifold Adjuster and associated hoses replaced. Oil separator and attaching parts replaced. Also discovered failing water pump which was replaced.

65000 mi

US $1000

Valve cover gasket repair Front control arm bushing repairs

218000 mi US $1640	Check engine light was for Cracked Intake Hoses & Leak Detection Pump. Power Steering Exchange. Replace oil filter housing. Did Oil Filter change. Replaced Rear window Regulator.
218000 mi US $3300	transmission indicator came on. transmission was slipping and went to default mode. Had to tow to shop. Shop determined that transmission had to be replaced. Replaced with a warrantied used transmission.

103000 mi US $226	Replace Air Pump Valve Right Headlamp Assembly - bought online and installed myself
120074 mi US $618	Replace Expansion Tank, Thermostat Assembly, Coolant
122382 mi US $110	Replace Crank Case Hose (Valve > Dipstick)
127641 mi US $573	Purchased 3 Ox Sensors online - paid shop to install 2 of them that were hard to access and beyond my skill level. I installed the other one.
139362 mi US $1205	Oil-leak Gasket and Washer replacements, hoses, belts; oil change.
139362 mi US $195	Replaced oil filter housing gasket.

117000 mi

US $1200

Passenger-side front window regulator again!

106000 mi US $110	Wheel bearing started to make some noise.
118000 mi US $500	Evap pump.
119000 mi US $1200	Fuel tank leak a couple weeks later. Sealed stainless steel had crack and leaked. Had to replace entire tank & enclosed fuel pump
127000 mi US $150	Replace three window regulators. Two rears with broken cable guide wheels, passenger front with cable broken.

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151300 mi

US $1900

Leaking oil as indicated by oil gauge light coming on (no obvious evidence like oil in driveway.) Was diagnosed as an Oil Pan leak. Dealer replaced but it did not fix the problem as light came back on 4 weeks later. Replaced right front axle as boot had been torn for a while

173000 mi

US $5000

Blown Head gasket

42780 mi C $1300	Oil leak from power steering pump.
68200 mi C $300	AC was not cooling. They said it needed recharge

182000 mi

US $1200

Broken Axel. Replaced both front axels

102700 mi US $1000	Oil leak
106000 mi US $700	Replace brake rotors pads and one caliper from malfunction.
115200 mi US $200	Exhaust pipe crack
115900 mi US $500	Replaced faulty front caliper, and pads/rotors on front

68635 mi C $975	Rear pads, discs,sensor,calipers, spins, sliders. Rear coil springs
69233 mi C $299	Check coolant loss Pressure test cooling system Repl expansion tank hose
69233 mi C $300	Evac and fill system, check for leaks, put A/C stop,leak and dye
77005 mi C $1300	Repair A/C, water pump, coil springs,shocks, belt, stabilizer links, cabin filter,
81220 mi C $701	A plastic cylinder cracked, leaking coolant. Both pieces had to be replaced.

38000 mi US $350	SEL code called out bad thermostat sensor. Had thermostat, housing and sensor replaced.
43000 mi US $1000	Rear springs cracked.
50300 mi US $1135	Front CV axle boots failed
53200 mi US $800	Lower control arm bushings
57300 mi US $1200	Replaced leaking valve cover gasket. Replaced right front sway bar link. Replaced transfer case support mount

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31057 mi C $182	Air bag sensor on. positive battery terminal sensor resistance tto high. Cleaned terminals
38486 mi C $1120	Air bag light on again. Replaced sensor(cable assy.) at battery terminal. Squeel when engine cold again. Replaced bothe belts, tensioner, and water pump. Also discovered coolanbt expansion tank leaking-replaced. Rusted heat shield rattli
54375 mi C $180	No cold air from AC. Initially dealer said prssure was fine. but still no cold. Dealer topped up and OK.
62994 mi C $995	Blown right front shock (bad roads?). Replaced both front shocks.
74280 mi C $150	Thermostat stuck open. Replaced thermostat
76880 mi C $150	Replaced driver door lock actuator
79360 mi C $125	Replaced leaking valve cover gasket
82240 mi C $350	Reprogrammed ECU to correct stuttering at 2500-3000 RPM
89280 mi C $900	Leaking selector shaft seal. Leaking OFHG. Sway bar bushings, CABs
89900 mi C $600	Battery not charging. Alternator failed.
94940 mi C $500	No windshield defrost
96720 mi C $800	Replaced muffler and one tire

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78000 mi US $300	AC blowing hot. Added dye to AC system. Diagnosed as AC Evap coil leak. Purchased new part online. Replaced and recharged system.
86000 mi US $400	Water pump impeller failed. Replaced water pump. Replaced thermostat housing seals. Replaced water pump gasket.
104000 mi US $800	Rear Main Seal leaking. Remove and replace.
125000 mi US $1400	Rear differential leaking from all seals. Complete refurbishment from dealer.
138 mi US $1500	Replace VANOS timing gear. Known issue with failure.

108000 mi

US $1100

Replaced power steering pump, reservoir, and all hoses. Had a minor leak in a hose and metal pieces in power steering fluid reservoir, so replaced entire power steering system.

115000 mi

US $1000

Serpentine belt replaced due to wear Replace SMG O ring which was causing a leak of the fluid Sun roof shade came off its track. Rear hatch exterior open switch was failing and was replaced.

91000 mi US $900	Front control arm bushing failed and ball joints had play so entire l & r control arms replaced.
105300 mi US $1600	Clutch progressively would not disengage. Initially replaced hydraulics myself with no improvement. Shop found lining separated from disk and replaced disk, pressure plate, & throw-out bearing.
109000 mi US $150	Oil leak due to Constant Pressure Valve o'ring. Replaced valve and o'ring and leak is fixed.
123900 mi US $375	Idler bearing failed. Replaced both tensioners and idler as well as the both drive belts.
127100 mi US $115	Throttle position sensor failed causing ECL light and limp mode. Shutdown/restart and occurred again. Read codes, replaced part, OK since.
135000 mi US $200	Driveshaft center support bearing failed and was replaced. Also replaced worn guibo. Also replaced muffler supports.
142000 mi US $180	Ignition coil failed. Replaced all coils since appeared to be original.
144300 mi US $485	Center support bearing failed again and was replaced.

96000 mi US $900	Leaking coolant. Replaced lower radiator hose and outlet coolant temp sensor. Engine oil leaking from oil pressure release valve under exhaust manifold on the engine block. Replaced constant pressure valve.
100300 mi US $1100	Auto-dimming rear view mirror was leaking. Had it replaced.

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99000 mi

US $1645

rear control arm bushings were worn. 4 hours shop labor, only $60 for the part at dealer. Nobody but the dealer would have found this. New rear tires wore out in 5,000 miles. Car handles like new now.

39800 mi US $1600	The Vanos on this S54 engine had broken hub tabs and the Vanos Solenoid went bad as well. At just 44,000 miles this is ridiculous. Weak design by BMW engineers.
45000 mi US $1400	Issue with the Double VANOS. Bolts on the exhaust side came loose and the VANOS pistons seized. Has to replace the entire VANOS unit costing $1400 dollars at Dr. Vanos in Austin, TX.
46200 mi US $400	Needed a new tensioner pulley and belts as the A/C was acting weird.

76300 mi US $140	Interior auto-dimming rear view mirror developed bubble inside it. Sent in to radar-mirror.com for repair.
78300 mi US $3200	SMG issue. Heard grinding sounds on downshifts, car felt like it was slipping and unable to catch 1st gear, car would overheat in traffic and shift into neutral. SMG pump replaced.
80000 mi US $280	Noticed an oil leak. Constant Pressure Valve (aka Oil Relief Valve) needed to be replaced.
90000 mi US $400	Valve cover gasket, fan belt
112000 mi US $468	Intermittent power draw from transistor

192800 mi US $1600	Waterpump failing- replaced pump and thermostat Check engine light- diagnosed as failing fuel pump. Replaced fuel pump & filter.
201700 mi US $300	Oil leaks- tighten bolt, replace crush washer, replace crankcase ventilation valve
230200 mi US $125	Clutch slave cylinder failed, replaced with new clutch, flex disk, motor & transmission mounts, rear main engine seal, SMG reservoir hose. Rear subframe mount points cracked, required welding and reinforcement. All rubber parts in rear suspension, diff mounts & shocks also replaced as maintenance items. Replaced cooling fan clutch
260000 mi US $3500	Oil pump chain tensioner bad, rod bearings replaced (bad), VANOS rebuild (noisy) and new cam bolts
263000 mi US $300	Pre-cat oxygen sensor failure bank 2- replaced both.
267000 mi US $260	Front brakes worn, right front caliper sticking. Replaced rotors/pads, cleaned caliper.
276000 mi US $800	Variable Valve timing (VANOS) electrical problem- replaced solenoid unit
287000 mi US $550	3 ignition coils failed- replaced all 6
305000 mi US $250	Alternator became intermittent, replaced with rebuilt unit
312000 mi US $750	Single fuel injector became intermittent. Replaced all 6 due to age.

81000 mi

US $2000

Front right wheel hub assembly replaced. Fuel sender unit replaced. Oil service.

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98000 mi US $735	main light burned out
102000 mi US $1500	Control arms

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99100 mi US $300	Thermostat was failing. Replaced
127300 mi US $200	Fan/clutch was sounding bad so the service guy advised it be replaced.
143000 mi US $2800	o2 sensor, both maf boots. front pads and rotors front end alignment and 2 new tires engine mounts.

84000 mi

US $1000

Car would not start. I had the car towed to a BMW specialist independent facility where they replaced the starter and replaced the coolant system thermostat housing.

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79000 mi US $1500	Brought my 325Ci into dealership for Inspection I. Mechanic found problem with hardy disc which had to be replaced.
83400 mi US $1700	I had to replace the front and rear shock absorbers on my car. The damage was due to road construction by the city.

167000 mi

US $1500

Had to replace secondary air pump (dead), check valve and 02 sensors.

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45005 mi US $388	Right ront inner roof liner bracket adjusted.
55974 mi US $1514	Rear bumper reattached. replace drive belts, alternator tensioner
60981 mi US $417	New battery
66030 mi US $3247	New clutch
77200 mi US $550	Part of the rubber seal around the convertible top is loose. Told it would cost $1400 to repair. Decided to live with it.
81000 mi US $825	Replaced BST cable
81200 mi US $1398	Shift Handle Support Rod Snapped Loose Window Convertible Seal Detached Pinion seal leaking
82000 mi US $277	Battery replace and check

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53000 mi US $800	ball joint replacement (required new control arm), power steering leak,
139000 mi US $3500	O2 Sensors failed, resulting in low power output ('limp mode' for engine). Replaced all O2 sensors. Also performed preventative maintence, replacing cooling system, water pump, and radiator.

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47100 mi US $600	Oil leak
50000 mi US $1200	Oil leak

129000 mi

US $1075

New control arms needed (both).

74000 mi US $170	Replaced both front control arm bushings.
74300 mi US $260	Replaced both front wheel bearings, dust caps & seals.
78000 mi US $225	Failure of 2 spark plug coil packs.
105000 mi US $1200	Replaced worn out tie rods.
114000 mi US $400	Replace leaking Schrader valves in air conditioning system. Recharge system.
115000 mi US $3000	Replace both rear axles due to corrosion causing faults with traction control system.
119000 mi US $400	Replaced front struts and top hats.
121000 mi US $200	Replace leaking power steering hoses.

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124000 mi

US $1400

Check engine light, rough running intermittent. First trip replaced valve cover gasket, outside air temp sensor, plugs, gaskets. Reset light. After initial repairs, light came on after 2 days. Catalytic converter was indicated, and was replaced. Repair successful.

119000 mi

US $1900

Front stabilizer bar repleaced

152700 mi

US $1000

AC COmpressor out right at the start of summer. Cost $1000 Expansion Tank crack - leaking fluid - cost $500.00. 2nd time in 4 years had to replace expansion tank lower radiator hose leaking fluid

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76300 mi

US $1500

Both starter and alternator were repaired. Pulleys and belt were replaced while they were in there.

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86000 mi US $1500	Bad coil pack, replaced. Broken LCA, LCAs replaced, all rear bushings replaced, subframe reinforced, all rear ball joints replaced, parking brake cable replaced, all brake lines replaced with stainless steel.
91000 mi US $300	Oil temp gauge was not functioning. Sensor was replaced.
94200 mi US $300	Power Steering was going in and out with audible whine. Pump, reservoir, and fluid was replaced.

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19000 mi US $1000	Squeal on cold start up. Replaced tensioner pulley. Noise when raising passenger window. Replaced window regulator.
20000 mi US $900	Replaced driver door actuator.

88040 mi C $150	a/c compressor died - no warning. Ordered used parts to save on money. Parts arrived, will have them installed shortly. driver's side rear window regulator broke. Window stuck down, unable to drive for 2 weeks so far as the rear window won't lift.
88660 mi C $900	a/c compressor died.. inspected, ordered new parts, new parts were installed 1 month after 1st trip.
91760 mi C $1000	Central locking system broke. front struts needed to be replaced. valve gasket cover needed to be replaced; valve gasket cover seal needed to be replaced.

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63000 mi

US $1000

A/C compressor replaced. Tension pulley for alternator/water pump replaced.

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125000 mi

US $1200

Replace water pump, replace starter

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85043 mi US $1010	replace power steering reservoir and reclamp lines replace wiper inserts, right front sway bar link, change gear oil in differential water pump, thermostat & housing (2 belts, antifreeze, fan clutch)
110715 mi US $709	replace valve cover gasket (oil leak)
115000 mi US $581	replaced failed fuel pump (failed in mid-drive, needed towing and car rental)
120000 mi US $180	Vibration while driving higher mph. Needed new tires to be remounted and balanced. Balancing solved half of the problem. Suggested to get control arm and joints checked out.
122300 mi US $100	Error code that basically means any of these: air pollution control valve is faulty, vacuum leak or your motor is falling apart. Air pollution control valve was replaced so vacuum leak exists though the car runs great.

62000 mi US $800	Did rear struts, leaking. Replaced front control arms and bushings. Right side.
65000 mi US $400	Replaced front control arms and bushings. Right left side
70000 mi US $300	Did the first of what will eventually be a total (so far) 5 window regulators in a 4 window car.
60000 mi US $1100	Replaced a few items. Sensors, fan, hose and charged. Worked great since.
115000 mi US $500	Alternator died on the way to a business meeting. Went to shop nearby for diagnosis, had my local tech do it for less.

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33480 mi C $1000	Front Control arm bushings needed work
47120 mi C $500	Engine Valve gasket replaced, there was a slight oil leak developing. (also oil change performed)
50840 mi C $140	Thermostat was stuck open, replaced part
57040 mi C $200	Water Pump replacement
59920 mi C $800	Front CV joints replaced Rear shock mounts repaired
69440 mi C $1000	Coolant:thermostat

86400 mi US $300	Oil level sensor failed for the 3rd time. Replaced.
100200 mi US $1200	Stalling and failure to start. Four trips to dealer, he replaced crank position sensor, EWS, fuel pump, and fuel filter.

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136000 mi

US $1700

Tie rods damaged from previous owner, Steering boots torn due to age. R&R brake rotors and pads for general maintenance, also replaced broken brake pad wear sensor.

76000 mi

US $1235

Burning oil smell. Engine valve cover gasket was replaced. No more oil smell now.

187000 mi

US $3300

Transmission died. Replaced transmission.

127000 mi US $1700	radiator, pump, gasket changed, $1300 oil line, seal ring, filter housing gasket changed auxiliary belt replaced, left and right rear lower control arms bolts, bushings replaced
134700 mi US $1100	1) rear brake pads, rotors, calipers replaced. 2) real differential axle seal replaced. 3) engine oil changed. 4) hazard light switch replaced.

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120700 mi US $650	Rear sub frame bushing change
136000 mi US $450	Alternator replaced Oil leak from filter housing gasket Fuel pump.
149700 mi US $243	Coolant reservoir leaking
174000 mi US $2200	Front differential shot
182000 mi US $226	brake line corrosion

48000 mi US $600	Halogen lamp control unit(warranty) coolant hose, two engine belts
61000 mi US $620	The CV boots were cracked on both front sides. Rear springs had cracks.
75000 mi US $600	The alternator died a sudden death. Red battery light dashboard light came on, and the battery was the only source of electricity after that point. Just made it home.
77000 mi US $640	Fan motor died, thermostat replaced. reservoir cracked, was replaced.
84000 mi US $220	Battery died, not unexpected after 10 years of service...
96400 mi US $4700	Air mass sensor and a variety of other ignition related items replaced as the car would not start/run anymore. starter failed over the course of 2 days
109000 mi US $650	O2 sensors needed to be replaced. Fuel injector failing.

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46000 mi

US $1000

Water pump failure.

145800 mi US $400	Rear Emblem Sticker fell off; Engine protector and front/right fenders need replacing
148000 mi US $1500	Completely repainted the outside of the car. The sun had destroyed the clear coat and the whole thing needed repainting.
150000 mi US $500	ECU needed replacing.

70000 mi

US $1100

Service II inspection plus anti-freeze and brake fluid change. Problem was an acceleration issue at ~3000 rpm. Vehicle "misses" at that rpm. Repeat problem, still was not resolved by dealer. (Later fixed with reflash of chip.)

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75000 mi US $400	AC lost charge
102000 mi US $1700	New clutch and cv boot covers
105000 mi US $1000	MAF sensors, O2 sensors, MAf replacement wiring issue with chipmunk nest in air filter
127000 mi US $850	Bad sensor

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52700 mi C $500	Replace heater core
55800 mi C $350	Replace theromstate
58900 mi C $120	Replace lower temperature sender
58900 mi C $1000	Replace Power Steering Pump

52000 mi US $320	Flushed transmission fluid
59000 mi US $700	Thermostat replaced. Inspection II performed
69000 mi US $1000	Control arm bushing replaced Rear brake pad + rotor replaced Front brake pad replaced Water pump replaced
76000 mi US $500	1. Belts (pulley) 2. air intake valve
81000 mi US $500	AC sensor replaced, AC fan capacitor replaced, Tune up, Oil change
89000 mi US $400	Coolant tank leak

79000 mi US $1000	Steering components broke, loud grinding noise when turning. Replaced steering shaft and power steering pump with used parts. Engine oil filter housing leaking, replaced with a new housing.
85000 mi US $450	Starter failed, car would not start, replaced with a re manufactured starter.
93500 mi US $500	The thermostat was stuck open, so I decided to replace the whole cooling system for preventative maintenance.
110000 mi US $330	Control arm and bushings worn
157000 mi US $120	The crankshaft position sensor was replaced Power steering hoses replaced, power steering resivoir/filter replaced

104600 mi US $500	Control arm bushings, and control arm (including balljoints) were replaced.
108600 mi US $1310	Complete suspension overhaul. Shocks were completely done, both rear were blown. Front struts had no resistance. Steering guibo was worn and there was play in steering. End links clunking. Complete cooling system. The engine and transmission thermostats had soft failed open. Fan clutch was loose, and water pump would gave probably started to seep in next 5000 miles. Expansion tank was entirely preventative due to it being a common issue.
115200 mi US $250	Alternator's voltage regulator failed, so I ordered a new Bosch unit and I installed it myself.

82000 mi

US $1400

Cooling system sensor (?) malfunction - was drawing more power from the alternator which eventually killed the alternator. New battery, sensor and alternator.

84000 mi US $200	Replaced leaking VANOS oil line.
114800 mi US $150	Radiator expansion tank leaked and was replaced.
131000 mi US $3000	Transmission rebuild

64000 mi US $200	The rear driver side window doesn't close. The motor had to be replaced.
72000 mi US $800	Rear spring broken. Had to be replaced. Passenger side window regulator started to fail. Giving rattling sound when closing indicating a failing motor.
89600 mi US $1500	Fixed Oil Leak. Oil leak fix threw these errors: P0491: Second Air Injection System (Bank 1) and P0492: Second Air Injection System (Bank 2). Replacing vacuum hose fixed the above errors.
98000 mi US $605	Two Window Regulators. Drivers side front and passenger side rear window regulators replaced. Battery has to be replaced as it discharged couple of times during winter season. $150 for battery.

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47000 mi US $499	Replaced cracked RF inner CV boot.
61000 mi US $152	Replaced torn LF CV boot.
72000 mi US $235	Replaced both windshield washer and headlamp washer pumps
85300 mi US $400	Water was seeping inside the cabin on the driver side floor. Mechanic reglued water shedders inside both front and rear doors - leak fixed. - Oil change service.
77200 mi US $285	Replaced RR window regulator.
76000 mi US $2000	- CV boots torn on both sides. Replaced entire axle assemblies. - replaced worn lower control arm bushings - replaced leaky valve cover gasket
81300 mi US $584	Replaced faulty alternator due to car dying and not charging battery. Also replaced a couple of belts. Replaced faulty thermostat assembly, also installed new fan.

60000 mi US $2100	Front axle pulled out of differential due to worn engine mounts
85300 mi US $600	Repaired rust spot on right rear fender
95000 mi US $450	Replaced cracked C-V boots on each front wheel
96000 mi US $500	Suspect a coolant leak. Independant shop recommended radiator flush which they performed but low level light has returned. Engine overheated due to leak in radiator reservoir
101000 mi US $1750	Dust cover came loose on front disc brake & ruined rotor & pads
106000 mi US $850	VANOS pipe leaking oil Rear differential seal leaking oil Rear shocks replaced
107000 mi US $680	Replaced (2) of (6) ignition coils
118000 mi US $1200	Brakes, drums CV joint problem was found when brakes replaced

74000 mi US $275	Seat belt tensioner was causing an airbag light (has happened multiple times). Dealership replaced the wiring harness which was faulty.
81000 mi US $700	New rear springs
105000 mi US $900	Car needed new fuel pump and filter
110800 mi US $210	Faulty brake sensor light caused abs and traction control problems. No codes so only reset the light.
115000 mi US $250	Brake, ABS and traction control lights started coming on again two weeks after reset. Codes this time. Brake light sensor was replaced and problem disappeared.
128000 mi US $700	New Axle / CV Joint on Front Passenger Tire
135100 mi US $1000	Oil leak

123000 mi US $1200	3 repairs valve cover and gasket, plugs and coils as well as oil/filter/air filter change. Expansion tank for cooling system. Both front drive axles.
140000 mi US $1100	Failed PCV Valve, Failed Fuel Pump, Failed/Cracked emissions vacuum lines

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160000 mi

US $1600

Switch to side view mirror smoking and window regulator gone bad. sunroof switch replaced. Radiator hose replaced Coolant flushed

63000 mi US $300	Window regulator Rear trailing arm bushing.
79000 mi US $1200	Transmission seal failure.

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57000 mi

US $2000

Broken suspension coil.

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40920 mi A $2660	PCV valve & Vacuum pipes. Vacuum pump leaking oil. Rocker cover gasket. Front compression bushes. Roof side gutter leaking. BMW make substandard cars. Be warned, do NOT buy.
52700 mi A $1200	Oil separator, valve cover gasket, vacuum pump o ring, oil filter gasket.
53320 mi A $200	control arm bushes replaced gutter fell off
55180 mi A $170	Window lifter broken. Replaced with new one
60340 mi A $150	New front RH wheel bearing. Old one was very noisy

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25000 mi US $360	right front window regulator replaced
27000 mi US $200	interior passenger door trip came loose and had to be re-glued. First re-gluing unsuccessful so car was returned to have the part re-glued. actuator for passenger door lock quit working. Door will not unlock with key fob (but will lock with it). Door must be manually unlocked from the inside. Not fixed due to lack of time and cost. Will repair at a later time.
45000 mi US $150	Headlight (HID) intermittently on/off on one headlight.
75000 mi US $600	Passenger door not opening remotely Headlamp electrical not working
76000 mi US $350	Replaced right rear wheel bearing
77000 mi US $1000	Vanos refurbished
82000 mi US $250	hose that carried steering fluid broke- replaced the hose, also preventatively replaced pump

86000 mi

US $1100

A/C compressor cracked and was replaced.

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71000 mi US $720	Clutch slave cylinder position sensor was intermittent, causing no starts and transmission light to come on.
74000 mi US $3500	Transmission SMG pump causing vehicle to go into neutral intermittently and had check transmission light. Replaced hydraulic pump.
78200 mi US $130	Drivers power door lock intermittent operation. Sometimes had a hard time getting door to open from inside.
79600 mi US $150	VANOS solenoid valve causing intermittent check engine light. Replaced with remanufactured unit.
80000 mi US $130	Crack found in chassis at rear subframe mounting point. Removed differential, exhaust, gas tank and rear subframe. Welded in reinforcement plates at subframe mounting points, cutout access holes and reinforced from inside and reassemble.
85000 mi US $160	Power steering pump noisy and not providing must boost. Replaced pump, pulley, fluid.

60000 mi

US $3000

Poor cooling

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64500 mi US $180	Needed my torque converter replaced Ignition coil
67000 mi US $4500	Moonroof control mechanisms failed, requiring full replacement Steering wheel sensor, which replays to traction control system, was out, leading to intermittent traction control failure A/C would intermittently stop working: either cold air flow would cease, or the system would shut down entirely
67000 mi US $210	Ignition coil failed
72000 mi US $250	An ignition coil went out, for the third time in the past year; I had the mechanic replace the broken one as well as the other three that hadn't yet been replaced
78000 mi US $600	Starter died and needed replacement
66700 mi US $400	Bushing replacement
88000 mi US $400	External thermometer sensor was broken

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68000 mi

US $4000

Thermostat

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98660 mi C $600	Oil leak. New gasket Rear suspension, joints worn Front suspesion links worn Trunk release switches inside car and at trunk not working
99200 mi C $180	Electrical wire required repair to fix trunk valet lock function Convertible top liner trim part replaced
100440 mi C $100	Change driverside Xenon headlight bulb, requires removal of airbox
109120 mi C $160	Convertible Flap Motor for Convertible Top Cover Flap gear worn
114700 mi C $1000	Control arm assembly and associated bushings Replace thermostat and water pump Replace pads
121300 mi C $800	Seized rear caliper
126480 mi C $700	Middle muffler replaced due to crack at inlet pipe connection Rubber intake boot crack due to aging
120420 mi C $1000	Seized front caliper
132060 mi C $3000	Clutch slipping. Replace clutch and flywheel Low oil light on, level ok, replace oil level sensor
134220 mi C $300	Vacuum hose nipple to gas filter broken
145700 mi C $350	Expansion tank and hose replacement
146320 mi C $1800	Steering position sensor Gas peddle position sensor Front wheel bearing
155000 mi C $1800	Replace failed alternator Battery failure due to alternator failure Light control module failure due to alternator failure
157480 mi C $100	Convertible top liner c pillar repair Convertible top slide cover repair
180420 mi C $1800	Frozen pcv, valve leading to cover failure

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115940 mi

R 8000

Replaced faulty window regulator on driver window. Replaced control arm bushes on front suspension.

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195000 mi

US $4000

car was making a strange clunking sound when I turned hard to left.

139500 mi

¤4000

control arm and control arm bushing replacement. front shock absorbers, stabilizer link, driveshaft replacement, rear wheel bearing and so much more engine mount, transmission mount driveshaft center bearing and flexible disc replacement

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58000 mi US $915	Battery light came on during road trip on back roads. Battery discharged and car died after approx. 45 minutes driving, stranding us along side of the road. Car was transported via flatbed to BMW of Asheville, who replaced alternator.
60000 mi US $1283	Defective window regulators both front windows (drivers and passengers)
62000 mi US $474	Right rear window regulator failure.
65600 mi US $441	Right side differential seal leak
68000 mi US $2350	Airbag light. Faulty sensor replaced Oil leak valve cover gasket Intermittent issue with door lock/unlocking
72000 mi US $1258	Thermostat failed. Preemptively replaced water pump. Drivers airbag recall completed.

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116560 mi R 8000	Clutch kit,including flywheelh Replaced engine mountings
117180 mi R 2000	Fuel gauge was inaccurate and car would run out of petrol when the range still showed 180ks.Replaced fuel pump and sender unit
126480 mi R 1270	Replaced flywheel Replaced all shock absorbers

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153000 mi

US $1200

The head gasket was cracked and leaking oil slowly, hot oil fell on hoses that deteriorated them. All was replaced and working fine.

82000 mi US $1178	Left rear window stuck in down position. Also right front window making grinding noise. Both window regulators were replaced.
88000 mi US $593	Replaced front lower control arm. Removed and replaced the front thrust rod bushing.

40925 mi US $200	Rear light failure again. Replaced taillight connectors due to scorching around the connectors.
45000 mi US $420	Driver side rear window will not go up. Replaced left rear window regulator and insulation.
56500 mi US $900	Pulley broke causing engine to overheat. Car towed to dealership. Replaced expansion tank, fan, and pulleys.
57000 mi US $485	Replace power steering line.
58500 mi US $2000	Transmission seal leak. Lower arm control bushings worn. Need to be replaced.

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40157 mi US $790	Replace alternator and battery
42555 mi US $228	Replace DME relay and tighten air intake boot due to check engine light on
47000 mi US $941	Right front CV axle boot and inner boot clinging grease. Repair included replacement of both inner and out boot plus four wheel alignment Fan clutch wobbling. Replaced unit.
50000 mi US $497	Rear differential mount leaking. Installed shft seal and rubber mount. Parts 60.60; labor $436
52000 mi US $434	Persistent burning odor caused by oil leak requiring gasket set replacement.
62000 mi US $439	Several pulley and belt tensioners replaced to eliminate belt/bearing noise
70000 mi US $238	Worn intake hoses for emissions system
72000 mi US $400	Oxygen sensors replaced (first time!)
82800 mi US $450	Replace driver and passenger window motors and regulators Cracked intake manifold
84000 mi US $1085	Broken front hub and bearing which was replaced Replaced front axle driveshaft and universal joints
100000 mi US $2557	Replaced front control arm and bushings Replaced front axle boots oil filter housing leak
107000 mi US $1000	Emission control component
109000 mi US $300	Drivers side power window motors replaced
110700 mi US $325	Broken water pump and can belt
114480 mi US $900	Needed all four rotors and brake pads replaced
115000 mi US $600	replaced upper and lower air boots and replaced air pump mounts

158000 mi US $300	Coolant overflow reservoir
171000 mi US $1000	Rusted leaking brake lines

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170000 mi

US $2000

Engine had idling problems at low speeds. Frequent piston misfires.

95000 mi US $3000	Belts, Coolant(anti-freeze) system, wiper-fluid pump.
118000 mi US $550	window regulators, front windows. they would not go up once they went down.
126200 mi US $102	Clip attaching window to window regulator broke leading to a cracking noise when using driver window. It was a $2 part but $100 in labor. Kinda sickening but that's the price you pay to drive a BMW.

62000 mi C $220	Oil level sensor malfunctioned.
64480 mi C $660	Leak coming from thermostat. Thermostat housing replaced. Head gasket leak.
66340 mi C $300	Steering ball joints.
82460 mi C $150	check engine light activated by one malfunctioning oxygen sensor. both oxygen sensors replaced as a precaution. Repair successful.
92880 mi C $1020	HVAN fan speed blowing erratically. Blower motor final stage resistor replaced Acc. Belt Tensioner / AC belt tensioner / Idler pulley replaced.
98580 mi C $500	Oil pan gasket and the seal btwn the dip stick and block were weeping oil.
114080 mi C $400	Valve cover gasket was seeping. Gasket was replaced.

112000 mi US $150	Check transmission light came on
114000 mi US $1800	Changed gasket, thermostat Power stearing pump replaced
120800 mi US $1000	radiator crack, replaced radiator and expansion tank
128000 mi US $700	belts, pulley broker. replaced.

135600 mi US $378	PCV valve
129000 mi US $1500	The repairs have not yet been done. The repair items are the water pump, power steering pump vacuum coupling and rebuilding the rack and pinion.

134000 mi

US $1100

Power steering Radiator

60000 mi US $544	"Found both rear coil springs broken during inspection.Replaced both.+33-53-575 16FRU." "C/S there is a right tail lamp message displayed at times but when checked the lamps are working.Bulletin 63-03-06 taillight grounds.Installed additional grounds to taillight.00 56 867 6FRU."
73000 mi US $134	"Clunk" in rear suspension described earlier revisited with independent tech who states: "Appears to be the beginning of the E46 subfame issue. Customer will monitor and await results of the class action law suit."
74000 mi US $690	failed alternator
93000 mi US $118	recharge A/C add compressor oil
118000 mi US $600	replace control arm bushings
125700 mi US $1604	replace windshield washer pump. intake runner, plugs, breather and oil separator hose thermostat assembly

98000 mi US $1700	Cooling system: Replaced cracked radiator surge container and broken air vent.
105000 mi US $600	Cracked oil strainer caused vacuum leak engine not running correctly.
116700 mi US $340	Oil leak from gasket between engine block and adapter for oil filter. Emissions control having to do with catalytic converter

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95000 mi US $1500	Alternator and starter
97000 mi US $450	Leaking water pump
100000 mi US $600	Window regulators.
112000 mi US $1500	Sensors that control engine idle. Compressor not functioning properly.

96500 mi

US $3700

Service II inspection, 4 new tires mounted and balanced, replaced AC compressor and dryer. Replaced headlamp lense due to fogging issue.

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29760 mi

C $3000

front bushing needed repair. new tires.

89300 mi

US $3800

Replaced AC system due to failing AC Compressor and Condenser Leak. Ventilation fan failing, replaced as well.

175000 mi US $4500	Replaced water pump, cooling fan and several hoses. Replaced front struts, steering rack, tie rod ends, power steering hoses, and sway bar links Replaced serpentine belt and all idler pulleys
180000 mi US $150	Replaced entire crankcase ventilation system

151000 mi

US $2300

Had random puffs of white smoke out the exhaust and slight loss of power. Replaced valve cover, valve cover gasket, oil filter housing. Problem is bad valve seals. Did not replace due to cost. Leaking coolant. Replaced thermostat.

139398 mi US $200	Bosch remanufactured steering rack replaced control arm driver side window regulator failed
13994 mi US $566	power steering failing, making creaking noises etc. replaced power steering pump and drive belts

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99000 mi US $2700	Antilock brake module and Master cylinder leaking which caused passenger side brake caliper to sieze.
109600 mi US $165	Oil fluid level sensor failed. Required new part and oil change to replace.
109000 mi US $248	Driver's side window regulator failed for the second time. Had to be replaced.
111000 mi US $555	The power steering pump failed and was replaced
130000 mi US $1350	The front suspension needed a rebuild. The struts and strut bearings were worn out and also replaced the sway bar links (right side worn out) and upgraded the sway bar bushings. Used H&R springs and Bilstein B8 performance plus struts and shocks. Upgraded the rear springs and shocks used Bavauto reinforcement plates and heavy duty shock mounts.
131000 mi US $370	Expansion tank ruptured, replaced radiator hoses, tank and thermostat

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108520 mi

R 19000

Losing water. Radiator was replaced, water bottle cracked by new thermostat. Dealer only waived labor charge, said that the failure was "normal." Replaced all ignition coils and spark plugs.

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32000 mi US $250	Rear differential seal and pinion seal replaced to fix leaks.
39569 mi US $3324	Brake fluid changed, AC and alternator belts, muffler hanger and rear trailing arm bushing replaced BMW Vanos (variable valve timing) system replaced with Dr. Vanos system (aftermarket).
37158 mi US $240	Left front window regulator replaced
38460 mi US $350	Replaced ignition coils and spark plugs
39329 mi US $120	Right front wheel sensor replaced
47544 mi US $1026	Front pads, sensors and rotors, rear pads and sensors replaced

58674 mi US $460	Replaced both rear springs Replaced high pressure steering hose
86018 mi US $2748	Replace failed VANOs
87000 mi US $123	Replaced cubby storage. Door very scratched
89000 mi US $300	Repair exhaust hangers. Worn out and cracked.
94300 mi US $350	Air conditioning was not blowing cold air.
100000 mi US $800	Differential seal on right side

89000 mi US $1500	subframe cracked and bmw would not repair because crack was to small, had turner motor sport repair and strenghten subframe
106000 mi US $1300	The abs light traction control stayed on. bleed brakes and put new fluid in, also had cooling flushed and replaced. door moldings fell off, replaced, total for this and other work 800 in parts and 500 in labor.
130000 mi US $129	replaced spark plugs and coils
132300 mi US $300	50-cent crush seal on vanos, rest labor; might have to replace vanos because of oil leak, fluid changes filter change

63000 mi US $100	Front bumper support cracked, required replacement. Part was $15
87000 mi US $400	Valve adjustment.
107000 mi US $200	Passenger window fails to roll down; disassembled door to fix.
113500 mi US $100	Ignition coil replaced, spark plugs & fuel filter replaced.
136500 mi US $3900	valve adjust, variable cam solenoid, oil leak repair, power steering leak repair, window washer repair, bumper repair.
139000 mi US $150	Ignition coil needed replacement
143200 mi US $1000	Exhaust cam timing
153000 mi US $2400	replace alternator, battery frame cracking at swaybar mount passenger door lock actuator replaced
166000 mi US $600	replaced front wheel bearing broken upper a-arm, rear

67000 mi US $1500	Water Pump and Fan was replaced along with the radiator.
68300 mi US $100	Replace O2 sensor.

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67000 mi

US $1000

Failed t-stat in open position. Replaced entire cooling system.

93000 mi

US $2200

SMG pump failure

79000 mi

US $1200

Check engine light came on. Took it to BMW dealer. They replaced an emission control unit (a $500 part, I think), and performed a BMW inspection I. Total cost $1200 to $1500 (I've forgotten the exact price.)

40002 mi R 400	Input shaft seal into differential leaking. Seal replaced. Rubber drive shaft coupling replaced.
42540 mi R 1000	RR shock lost damping. Decided to install aftermarket suspension to fix the problem.
60140 mi R 100	Central locking not actuating the unlock function. Door lock unit needed to be replaced. Windscreen washer nozzles had failed and needed replacing.

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142000 mi

US $3000

Torque converter, control arm bushings water pump

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79320 mi C $865	Replace worn out front control arm bushings Replace faulty thermostat
80600 mi C $205	Replaced rubber intake boots, rebuilt DISA valve Replaced front stabiliser bar end links
80900 mi C $372	Electric cooling fan failed
82000 mi C $137	Faulty exhaust can position sensor
87400 mi C $1800	Oil separator failure. Replaced entire crankcase ventilation system, intake manifold gasket, valve cover gasket, oil filter housing gasket, VANOS oil line. Thermostat leaking; replaced under part warranty.
88440 mi C $189	Replaced faulty intake camshaft position sensor.
99200 mi C $750	Replaced broken windshield wiper linkage. Replace leaking windshield cowl trim (leaky gaskets caused wiper linkage to corrode and seize up) Replaced worn-out front control arms Replace rear trailing arm bushings. Intended as preventive (I installed polyurethane bushings instead of the stock rubber bushings), but the rubber in driver side bushing was in fact tearing apart. Other worn out parts had masked this. Replaced accessory belts
101060 mi C $260	Replaced broken driver's door lock actuator unit.
114080 mi C $353	Replace seized front brake calipers, preventively replaced front brake lines
119040 mi C $1125	Replace failed valve cover gasket after CCV clogged Replace leaking shift rod and output shaft seals
127720 mi C $1600	Replaced failed valve cover; replaced failing accessory belt tensioners and idler pulleys.

130000 mi US $200	The adjusting valve or "disa" valve was leaking air causing a check engine light. Replaced disa valve.
136000 mi US $1000	Front control arms + bushings, rear trailing arm bushings, water pump + belts, water pump pulley. passenger side kidney grill fell out due to plastic tabs breaking off. probably due to being ten years old. replaced grill with new from BMW dearer for $55. Very easy repair; just pushes into place.
142000 mi US $106	The shifter was getting sloppy so I bought a short shift kit to fix that. Also changed out the trans fluid - 1.3 quarts. This is a manual transmission.
147000 mi US $1056	Replaced worn out tires and rear trailing arm ball joints. Aligned car after new tires and repairs

129000 mi US $1057	pulleys and accessory drive belts
149800 mi US $165	power steering reservoir and hoses replaced
157000 mi US $654	alternator not functioning, replaced.
160000 mi US $465	fuel pump failed, replaced
164700 mi US $300	oil filter housing replaced
180700 mi US $287	replaced intake cam sensor and coolant temp switch
188300 mi US $2416	replaced rear shocks, front struts, front control arms & bushings replaced water pump, thermostat, tensioner pulley, main serpentine belt
192300 mi US $1225	Oxygen sensors, crankcase vent kit, DISA valve
193400 mi US $457	Secondary air pump and EGR valve replaced.
200183 mi US $1115	Bad ABS/DSC control unit -- replaced along with two brake pressure switches and the brake master cylinder
203000 mi US $1300	Replaced catalytic converters with used units

74680 mi C $600	replaced thermostat DISA valve flap making noise
76880 mi C $250	Replace idler pulley
77380 mi C $1000	replace expansion tank
79560 mi C $600	replaced crankcase ventilation valve (high oil consumption) and one (1) ignition coil
84320 mi C $800	Replace thermostat Replace engine valve gaskets
84320 mi C $420	Diagnose and replace upper radiator hose
80000 mi C $1600	Replace power steering high pressure hose Leaking radiator
92380 mi C $400	Oil filter housing leak. Replace gasket.

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88000 mi US $475	Replaced water pump
92500 mi US $500	Replaced fuel pump. Working perfectly when the car was being driven. The problem only occured when starting the car. It wouldn't start at all or started and ran very rough at low idle.
101000 mi US $1500	Cooling Ststem: Plastic Tanks cracked under coolant fill cap and on radiator. Replaced tank and radiator/tank. Surprised BMW makes these thermally stressed coolant tanks out of plastic... Cheap to make expensive to fix...

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53000 mi US $200	One exhaust system mounting bracket replaced. Bluetooth pairing button broke.
70000 mi US $1600	Airbag module malfunction. New BMW part had to be procured - $650. Balance was labor and cost of removing an aftermarket airbag on/off switch for the passenger's seat.

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70000 mi US $4000	Transmission needed replacement
71000 mi US $150	Oil leak from oil level sensor.
85000 mi US $650	oil level sensor leaking; 4th time replaced
85300 mi US $700	Shocks/struts/bushings replaced b/c badly worn; broken front sway bar end link replaced.

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109000 mi

US $1825

Hydraulic cylinder line for automatic convertible top had a leak. Had to buy entire cylinder for this one line repair.

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100000 mi

US $7000

New clutch (preventive - original clutch had not failed New shocks New pads

77000 mi US $536	right and left front suspension Lower Control Arm bushings
91000 mi US $695	Headlight control module replaced. Consists of three switches and computerized power supply. Expensive !!!
109200 mi US $600	Replace rubber air intake passages. Original equipment age cracked. Leaking headlight washer, draining entire windshield/headlight washer reservoir.
116000 mi US $1028	Final Stage Resistor (AC fan speed and temp control) replaced Replace window regulators, both doors. Window drop function not working, and window alignment out of spec. Two window lift assemblies replaced.
119000 mi US $346	Seat belt drooping, getting hung in power seat track and/or closed in door. Replace drivers side seat belt and retractor mechanism, so belt retracts properly.
130000 mi US $4982	Clear coat on hood fogged and flaking, rest of car dulling with age. Repainted in factory color with subtle "true flames" ghosted in pearl on nose, hood and front sides. Front seats reupholstered in matching leather. Very nicely done!
138000 mi US $800	Intermittent misfire, replaced three ignition coils. Drivers side seat would not adjust, replaced fore-aft power seat motor.

125000 mi

US $1000

Replaced control arms, bushings in L&R front plus alignment.

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123700 mi US $200	I had to replace the alternator which stopped charging the battery.
135000 mi US $150	The cooling system expansion tank ruptured and caused a massive loss of coolant. I removed and replaced the tank. For peace of mind, I also purchased a new coolant level sensor which mounts in the bottom of the tank.
143000 mi US $125	I had misfire codes for 2 cylinders, replaced the spark plugs with no change in the problems. I then changed the ignition coils for those same 2 cylinders and the error codes, and rough engine problems were solved.
154000 mi US $1650	Shop noted broken rear spring during PM and NY state inspection. Both springs replaced.

127000 mi US $1100	fuel pump failed
141000 mi US $1200	oil leak transmission leak
146600 mi US $300	oil leak
163300 mi US $740	replaced radiator and fan
163000 mi US $180	window regulator replaced
169000 mi US $180	convertible top
173000 mi US $350	part replaced.
177000 mi US $180	replaced valve cover gasket
181000 mi US $200	replaced thermostat per check engine codes

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103000 mi

US $1100

Smog test turned into a nightmare. Vacuum leak led to inability to quickly get codes to reset in order to redo test.

187000 mi

US $5000

Transfer Case has too much "play" as do the 2 axles on the front of the car, (all-wheel 330xi) told that it will be a catastrophic failure, will get exponentially worse, and then fail, soon. This problem rarely happens per the dealer.

123000 mi

US $2000

Bought car from dealership in March, discovered problems. Legal settlement reached and dealer agreed to pay for the replacement of all parts needing repair. Include oil leaks.

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79000 mi US $1200	Fuel filter, crankcase breather valve assembly, fuel tank purge valve. Installed customer supplied headlight lenses. Front crank seal.
79000 mi US $1020	Mass Airflow Sensor and fuel filter replaced. Motor mounts and transmission mounts replaced.

38000 mi US $1600	Glass hatch on wagon shorted and would not open at the hatch. Would trigger by itself though (shorted). Rear coil spring broke. Rear pair replaced.
40000 mi US $100	Auto transmission shifted abruptly downshifting from 2-1. Updated transmission and engine software from original versions to current (software was 4 revs old).
56000 mi US $900	A/C compressor and dryer were leaking R134A. Replaced both units with OEM grade (not factory) parts and recharged system.
56000 mi US $150	Replaced window regulator
63300 mi US $370	Cam position sensor failed. Engine hesitated near idle and had reduced power. Check engine light was illuminated.
64000 mi US $450	Replaced front control arm bushing Sticking front caliper
82000 mi US $700	Thermostat and lower coolant hose were leaking.

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88000 mi US $1000	broken rear springs (2) replaced
100000 mi US $100	Idle problem

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65000 mi US $1200	Replaced both front control arms, tightened steering, re-alignment. (Also transmission fluid change. Lubricated sticking sunroof.
67000 mi US $1200	New blower motor and oil change.
74000 mi US $200	Loose steering. Tightened control arms and steering linkages. Flushed power steering fluid. Marginal improvement, but not fully repaired. Keeping wheel in full up position also helps.
74000 mi US $600	Coolant tank rupture. Engine overheated. Coolant tank, pump, hoses, replaced. Oil leak detected in oil pan. Gasket replacement postponed.
75000 mi US $1400	Coolant leak again, hose ruptured after system was replaced previously. Took to dealer instead of local guy this time. They found errors in his installation. Found slow leak in power steering system, replaced tube/hose.
77000 mi US $310	Driver's side window regulator. Second time replaced. First replaced around 2005.
79200 mi US $3995	Vacuum hose leaky causing improper fuel mixture. Steering column re-built with new bushings to take 'play' out of the steering. Defective oil pressure sensor had to be replaced. Oil light was continuously lit. All four interior pillar covers replaced (fabric falling off), roof alarm sensor bracket replaced (broken for a couple of years now). Driver side external mirror replaced after becoming discolored/oxidized, hard to see through. Front kidney grilles broke and fell out. Had to be replaced.
80000 mi US $437	Replaced the oil filter housing gasket after 'heavy leak' was found by mechanic when car was in shop for brake service.

184000 mi US $1500	Power steering hose leaking. Reservoir and hose replaced. axle boot. Fan clutch, belts, tension pulleys
196000 mi US $719	The wheel bearings were replaced on the rear wheels. He also re-attached the washer fluid hose, banged some trim back into place, replaced the oil cap, wiper blades, and changed the oil.
200000 mi US $590	Motor mount replacement. Evaporator core leak. Too expensive to fix, so just charged the AC.
209000 mi US $1450	Alternator light on. Could not hold a charge with new battery. Replaced alternator. Rear shocks replaced. Pulleys and belts replaced.
219300 mi US $1300	Oil pan gasket leaking. Replaced. Headlamp replaced. Oil changed.
225000 mi US $1500	Oil filter housing leaking.Vacuum leak. Power steering hoses leaking.

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110000 mi US $100	Window regulator
115000 mi US $100	Oil level sensor replacement
116000 mi US $1000	gasket replacement
118300 mi US $800	2 window regulators
126000 mi US $700	Replaced fuel pump.
144000 mi US $1100	Cooling fan AND radiator

155300 mi US $600	Electric cooling fan failure. Fan replaced. Crack in radiator tank. Radiator replaced.
173000 mi US $1500	Suspension components worn out after 172,000 miles and causing noisy and sloppy ride.
180000 mi US $375	Failed joint in driveshaft. Replaced driveshaft.
220800 mi US $500	Power steering pump failure. Replaced power steering pump, all hoses, and reservoir.
239000 mi US $350	Steering getting loose due to worn tie rods and steering guibo. Replaced tie rods, steering guibo, and also replaced steering rack to improve feel. Had alignment performed.

98000 mi US $1300	Replaced worn: Front control arm bushing Rear trailing arm bushing Front sway bar bushing Replaced power steering supply/return hoses.
103000 mi US $680	Left front and left rear window regulators.

133500 mi US $1100	In July, 2008: coolant leak: required radiator replacement.
142000 mi US $925	Car would not start: towed to shop; fuel pump and filter were replaced, also oil service while there.
152000 mi US $1100	HVAC fan oil leak

103700 mi US $180	Driver side seatbelt pretensioner and wiring harness failed. Both were replaced. Second trip five days later.
124000 mi US $3000	Clutch, shift bushing, guibo, shift selector spring replacement. Transmission fluid service. Radiator, hoses, water pump, idler pulley, and belt tensioner replacement. Radiator had a stress crack in plastic edge, water pump bearings were bad and causing noise.
139000 mi US $1200	Replaced failed ignitor unit and xenon bulb. Yaw sensor failed.

166000 mi

US $2500

Repair excedes worthe daily

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112220 mi C $420	Exhaust cam position sensor.
223500 mi C $1000	Replace front drive axle. U joint broken. (4 wheel drive)
231440 mi C $500	Brakes failed. Rear line rusted through. Both rear lines replaced.
236500 mi C $500	Rad leaking at passenger side corner.
266314 mi C $2000	Replace both front wheel bearings
285200 mi C $600	Had to replace FR half shaft. Outer boot damaged by mechanic replacing wheel bearing a year ago. I had tried to pack boot with Aquaseal but didn't work. Tore itself apart over the winter.

129000 mi

US $1000

Low oil (failed filter gasket). Pulleys and serpentine belt changed. Belt cracked, but functioning. Pulleys working but rattly. I also replaced battery, spark plugs at 108k, need new xenon lamps now (still on OEM lamps).

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59000 mi US $480	Front passenger control arm worn out. Replaced.
66000 mi US $1027	Valve cover leaking - replaced Power Steering pump leaking Windshield washer motor non-operational
68200 mi US $1230	Leaking hoses, replaced coolant overflow, replaced coolant cap.

63000 mi US $250	Keyfob will not remember program to unlock doors. Keyfob needs to be replaced.
65000 mi US $500	Sunroof's interior shade rolled back into the interior portion of the headliner when the sunroof's exterior portion was retracted.
77500 mi US $290	Oil sender was replaced
79000 mi US $2000	steering felt wobbly and clunk sound when stopped.

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68000 mi US $560	The right outer CV joint boot ripped.
78000 mi US $236	Tail light carriers and connections needed to be replaced. Blinkers blinked too fast most of the time.
89000 mi US $200	Idle control/regulator valve. Erratic idle.
93000 mi US $180	The replacement water pump I installed about 2 years ago seized. Bearing frozen solid.
107000 mi US $188	Valve cover gasket replaced. Oil line for vanos replaced.
115800 mi US $188	Valve cover gasket replaced.
113400 mi US $250	Replaced intake and exhaust cam sensors.
117000 mi US $1000	Driver's side outer CV joint boot replaced for the second time.
121700 mi US $459	Passenger side outer CV joint boot replaced for the second time.
125300 mi US $300	Replaced adjuster unit (DISA) valve.

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87000 mi US $2000	Replaced electric window operators for drivers and rear passenger windows, sunroof sliders, AC drain, general maintenence, oil leak. Oil lite comes on when oil is at level.
87000 mi US $3000	repaired oil leaks, valve cover gaskets, front seal gasket, oil service, oil sensor, thermostat, stablilizer bushings, sunroof shield repair.

111000 mi US $1200	Engine running lean, MIL, & misfire
111000 mi US $1800	Starter failed and car was flat-bedded to repair shop. The exhaust midpipe/catalytics were replaced at same time to solve lean condition.

68000 mi US $175	Crankshaft Position Sensor failure
72000 mi US $1100	Power steering pump failing. Windshield washer pump failure.
76000 mi US $760	Multiple issues - cooling system sensor indicated low coolant (coolant was normal). HVAC exterior sensor and wiring damaged. AC hoses worn - near failure. Resistor failure in HVAC control module. (brake system flush, Oil change service)
79000 mi US $300	Passenger side window would not operate properly. window regulator motor replaced.
86000 mi US $1500	Significant oil leaks from unknown points in the engine. Numerous seals and gackets were replaced. While the oil leaks have generally been fixed, there are still some minor drips.

146000 mi US $1600	Leaking shifter rod seal Rear differential leaking, pinion seal and both side deals replaced Front main seal leaking oil
147000 mi US $650	Leaking oil pan gasket
156000 mi US $583	Worn lower control arm bushings
156300 mi US $935	Alternator failed. Alternator replaced.

163740 mi R 200	Car would not start and had to be towed to the repair shop. Fuel pump was replaced.
166860 mi R 100	Car was briefly started on Saturday, would not start on Monday. Was towed in, problem diagnosed as flooding due to some sort of injection system glitch - apparently it commonly happens with BMWs. Spark plugs replaced during diagnosis.
173600 mi R 100	Window regulator was replaced. Door handle cable turned out to be faulty as well.
175700 mi R 1200	Evaporator was replaced. It is a huge job that requires removal of the entire dashboard.
201500 mi R 150	Oil leak - tappet cover gasket was replaced.
213900 mi R 100	Both front window regulators failed and were replaced, not for the first time. The one on the drivers side has since failed again and is awaiting replacement. Again.

141340 mi C $1200	Replaced bushings, etc.
145160 mi C $800	Alternator replaced.
151900 mi C $200	Coolant expansion tank cracked, spilling all coolant in middle of traffic jam.... No fun.

143000 mi US $500	Coolant system leak. Replaced radiator, cap and expansion tank hose.
147000 mi US $300	Power steering hoses were cracked, power steering fluid leaking. Replaced two hoses and topped off fluid.
162000 mi US $1212	Replaced failed LF window regulator. Replaced failing crank vent valve and associated hoses. Oil filter housing leaking at gasket.
165100 mi US $450	Engine thermostat replaced
180000 mi US $600	control arm bushings, and one other thing I can't remember

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84000 mi US $2300	Turn indicator flashes faster than usual at first. Power steering plumbing (fluid lines). U-joint boots on on driving axles (AWD) replaced.
89000 mi US $1700	Opted to fix power steering problem reported in May. Differential seal leaks
89000 mi US $1500	Fuel pump not reliable on steep uphill slope. Pump and Filter replaced.
91000 mi US $2000	Alternator failed. Power surge from failing alternator blew out all 4 headlight bulbs.
93000 mi US $850	Failure of regulators for electric windows.
93000 mi US $450	Thermostat sticking caused check-engine light. Valve cover gasket issue.
100000 mi US $2000	Speakers in each door either detached or attachment ring deteriorated. Window regulators broke again.
107000 mi US $2000	Rear shock fluid depletd Battery died
102200 mi US $2241	Bad Seals around doors. Had to go back to fix.

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115940 mi

$1300

The car could barely move on 1st gear, and during stopping something was knocking hard. Flywheel broken, as well as the complete clutch set. Replaced both. Problem mostly gone but there is is still minor knocking when stopping the car.

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65000 mi

US $1500

DMTL Pump was faulty (fixed connection). They replaced the Thermostat.

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85000 mi US $500	Lower control arms replaced with ball joints and bushings
94000 mi US $262	Heard whistling noise then vibration noise. Looked under hood and could see the waterpump turning out of round.
106000 mi US $1100	Clutch started slipping.

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52080 mi $1172	Told the dealer, car was losing power. Dealer said both overhead cam sensors were damaged. Had to pay for both sensors. Rear electric sunshade broke. The part that attach the sunshade to the post broke, so the sunshade was loose and could not be used. Electric motor was ok, but the attaching part could not be glued or fixed. Had to install new sunshade. Driver front window regulator broke. Window did not move at all. Had to pay for the new regulator.
54560 mi $200	Passenger side front window regulator.
69440 mi $1100	Rear passenger window regulator broke. Window cannot be moved. Dealer replaced regulator. Water pump broke, causing a Windshield fluid leak. Dealer replaced pump. Oil leak in oil filter area. Pulley noise when car is cold. Dealer replaced pulley. Car vibrate at 40 mph. Dealer replaced front control arm bushings.
71300 mi $850	Motor oil leak. Tranny fluid leak. Faulty instrument cluster.

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53000 mi US $120	Bad final stage resistor for control of HVAC blower.
55000 mi US $1300	mass air flow meter went out of tolerance differential pinion shaft seal replaced due to small lubricant leak
67000 mi US $800	A differential seal developed a minor leak and all seals were replaced preventively. The car could probably have been driven for many months before a real problem developed

97300 mi US $200	Coil pack was cracked and needed to be replaced.
112000 mi US $10000	subframe repair cracks and reinforcement replaced all suspension bushings replaced rod bearings
113000 mi US $1000	AC recharge
113000 mi US $400	accessory belt replacement

34000 mi US $1800	Car shook hard and ran badly, then CEL came. Complete VANOS failure (at a very low mileage). Both exhaust hub tabs broken. s54 specialist indie replaced with Dr.Vanos rebuilt and preventative Beisan solenoid. Labor was 600, parts were 1200.
35000 mi US $150	One of two horns quit, sounded wheezy/weak. Replaced both.
37200 mi US $550	I limped car home when it started badly (even worse than previous VANOS issue) and CEL. Turns out on 3 cyls coils were gone. Past recall, but previous owners did not put enough miles to get to the issue in time. Saved 200$ by ordering parts.

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48200 mi US $885	Cam sensors had to be replaced
70000 mi US $760	Radiator Overflow assembly,float, and window washer bottle and sensor
82000 mi US $256	BMW Battery went dead after exactly 3 years almost to the day.
91000 mi US $600	Radiator cracked Oil Filter Housing Leaking two weeks after radiator
92000 mi US $358	Power steering hoses leaking
99397 mi US $368	Replace front control arm bushings
102222 mi US $422	Replace drivers side window regulator without motor
107710 mi US $337	Valve Cover Gasket Replaced
113605 mi US $925	Replace a, b, c pillars on both sides of interior
118122 mi US $123	Replace passenger side rear bulb carrier
119964 mi US $579	Passenger side seat belt broken and replaced, roundel on front had to be replaced
125000 mi US $1070	Motor and Transmission Mounts Replaced Window Regulator without Motor and Door Lock Actuator Replaced

101000 mi US $570	Vanos valve leaking oil; no associated idle problems
110000 mi US $1400	Valve cover leaking oil. Gasket replaced. Oil filter housing gasket leak. Gasket replaced, along with lower vanos hose (damaged due to leaking oil). Also replaced lower radiator hose, crank valve hose
118000 mi US $406	Front control arm bushings worn; last replaced 8/11 @90k mi

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67000 mi

US $1200

alternator

82000 mi US $900	Alternator failure
114000 mi US $1300	Coolant expansion tank crack. Also replaced water pump, thermostat, hoses, belts. RattlIng through steering wheel. Front Bushings replace on both sides.
120500 mi US $200	Trunk lid handle broken off. Replaced and reprinted. This is the 2nd time in 10 years.
128500 mi US $200	A pillar trim pealing, replaced. Floor mats falling apart, replaced. Cover for wiper motors
148000 mi US $1300	Control arm Mass air sensor
150500 mi US $200	Bracket holding exhaust pipe loose, rusted Windshield washer fluid pump broken
158000 mi US $400	B and c pillar coverings replaced due to sagging cloth covering

133000 mi

US $1018

Replaced clutch. I think the self-adjusting springs went.

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192200 mi US $100	Passenger side window regulator.
208100 mi US $3000	Reverse gear failed while rocking the car out of snow. Complete rebuild needed.
216000 mi US $100	PCV hoses cracked leading to fault code. Difficult to diagnose, relatively easy to fix.

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67500 mi US $1700	Replaced shocks and struts all around after noticing deteriorated ride quality
72200 mi US $1182	Rear coil springs - rusted out; one was borken, one nearly broken Front suspension bushings
76000 mi US $100	Check engine light was on; evaporative emissions system valve faulty; ordered part online and replaced;

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158300 mi

US $1035

Bad fuel pump relay required replacement of fuel pump.

81500 mi US $280	rear window dropped out
138000 mi US $1030	fuel pump and filter
145000 mi US $100	cracked overflow tank

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109000 mi US $700	Cooling system failure. Radiator tank leaking,and thermostat stuck open. Replaced tank and associated parts,heated thermostat,water pump, all hoses and belts.
124200 mi US $110	Rough running engine. Went into limp mode. Replaced #1 ignition coil.
126000 mi US $300	Replaced rear leaking shocks and related components. Replaced leaking power steering lines and hoses.
128000 mi US $1790	Oil filter housing gasket, Vanos oil line, Replaced front struts
129000 mi US $700	Oil pan gasket replacement

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82000 mi

US $1700

Reverse gear malfunctioned and stopped working. BMW dealer wanted to replace for $6,500, but extended warranty wouldn't pay. Took to AAMCO which quoted $3,600 to repair. Extended warranty initially refused to pay, but in the end paid $1,900.

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99200 mi US $2000	Entire cooling system needed to be replaced.
110000 mi US $680	Replacement of Fuel Pump and very clogged fuel filter. Mechanic wouldn't say latter caused the former. Chicken and egg issue, he said.
110500 mi US $150	Battery died. No warning. Most recently checked in November, was told it was strong and should last a while

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107000 mi US $460	Battery died due to broken alternator. Car has to be towed. Replaced alternator.
110000 mi US $180	Car stalled due to failed fuel pump. Replaced fuel pump.
192000 mi US $2000	Auto tranny lost reverse.

170000 mi US $600	Diagnose bad ride, noise. Repaired rust.
172000 mi US $1600	Suspension repaired.
184200 mi US $550	Damaged bushings replaced.
185000 mi US $500	Surface rust repaired and repainted.

160000 mi US $150	Replaced LCA bushings.
190600 mi US $400	Bad Thermostat
197000 mi US $5200	Catastrophic engine fan clutch failure.

93000 mi US $1000	Pulley imploded causing belt to fail causing fan clutch to fail. Result is overheating of engine and loss of waterpump and coolant. Luckily, no major engine damage--only needed to replace belt, pulleys, fan clutch, and coolant.
105000 mi US $250	replace bushings
111000 mi US $300	Seat belt tensioner sensor bad causing Airbag light to go on.
120000 mi US $400	Rear differential bushing replaced.
129000 mi US $160	cam sensors
169000 mi US $150	window regulator

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106000 mi US $1020	Replaced expansion tank, radiator cap and coolant- tank was leaking. Replaced lower control arms on right and left sides, control arm bushings, and tie rod.
111000 mi US $670	Clutch and clutch master cylinder replaced. Replaced all belts, tensioner pulley, idler pulley and AC tensioner pulley.
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.
118000 mi US $546	Radiator fan failed, causing overheating and upper radiator hose to burst. Fan and hose replaced.
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.
132000 mi US $1500	Brake indicator light came on- pads, rotors, calipers replaced on all four wheels- all four tires replaced due to cord showing- front alignment needed adjustment.
137000 mi US $467	Check engine light on, rough idle- dealer replaced pulse generator camshaft sensor and cracked tube elbow (intake air boot). CEL back day later. car still needs new radiator ($1,200) but we are trading in the car soon, so we shall leave it for next owner. CEL on, rough idle, and car overheating- dealer replaced sensor and cracked hose- decided to sell car and not fix cracked radiator- Note: one day after "fix" rough idle returned.
150000 mi US $450	Radiator fan broke- took to shop.
150000 mi US $600	The radiator was leaking, so it was replaced.

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103000 mi US $1900	Transmission leaking fluid and torque converter failed. Partially rebuilt, car needs to be warmed before transmission active. Driveshaft coming loose
103600 mi US $500	Serpentine Belt replaced
106000 mi US $450	Rear calipers stuck, replaced calipers and pads.

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.
132000 mi US $500	Water leak repaired
132000 mi US $3800	Broken valve spring required tearing down and rebuilding engine
141000 mi US $15000	Steering hoses were replaced
153000 mi US $400	Water pump went bad.

62000 mi US $850	Cooling sytem leak in coolant reservoir tank. Decided to replace 11 year old hoses, tank and radiator since rad. had plastic components also. Also replaced water pump.
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. Also replaced left front wheel bearing. Motor mounts are failing will be replaced soon. Causing vibration when car is not in motion as well as in motion.
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
87000 mi US $1500	Started with purge valve problem and finally ended replacing charcoal canister and 3/2 valve and crankcase vent valve.

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139800 mi US $180	Fabric falling off sunroof panel due to crumbling foam that lines fabric. Bought new fabric and took old sunroof to shop to scrape off old and glue on new. Also replaced broken metal glides for sunroof panel
151600 mi US $334	Themostst stuck open. Heat from vents was not very hot. Leaking water. Pressure test $52 found lower radiator hose leaking. Remove and replace upper and lower hoses $276. Flush cooling system $120. Total $448.
158000 mi US $2095	Clutch suddenly stopped working. Clutch kit, pressure plate bolt set, pilot bearing, fly wheel, exhaust gasket.

99000 mi US $1000	Replaced power steering pump.
106000 mi US $250	Window regulator. Also did maintenance.
114000 mi US $300	level sensor replaced window regulator replacement

76000 mi US $700	DSC light came on intermittently. Replaced both brake pressure sensors in master cylinder
81000 mi US $1100	Cooling expansion tank ruptured. Replaced tank and hoses
81000 mi US $900	Water temp overheating at long idle. Aux fan diagnosed faulty and replaced.
88000 mi US $700	Replace bushings and control arm.

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184000 mi US $1260	ABS-ATC system 3 lights on, reset does not stick. Other problem needs dealer computer to fix.
187000 mi US $2600	ABS-ATC system. Airbag dash light on bcse of faulty seatbelt sensor cost >300$
187000 mi US $140	left hand driver seat belt pretensioner

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137000 mi

US $3000

broken springs, and brake job

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109000 mi US $350	Changed control arms and bushings (bad ball joint). Noticed bad handling after on lift for new tires. replaced them myself.
109200 mi US $100	Check Engine Light showed idle control valve stuck closed. Cleaned and replaced. Then bad idle with cylinder misfire. Replaced all spark plugs. Likely that ignition coil boot is cracked.
125000 mi US $1000	Radiator leak (complete cooling overhaul), replaced ccv and hoses, VANOS, valve cover gasket, HID Xenon lights, & control arm bushings. This car is high maintenance.
130000 mi US $200	Power steering pump broke. Replaced by me.

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126480 mi C $1908	Repair: e46 rear subframe cracks repaired ($1,656) & rear subframe reinforcement kit installed ($252). Clutch; shift rod replaced. Shocks, tie rods (2), lower control arm bushings, trailing arm bushings replaced. Oil level sensor replaced. Antenna replaced.
150660 mi C $2400	radiator. water pump. belts. tensioner.expansion tank. first replacement of radiator in 11 years. first expansion tank. third water pump.2nd tensioner. 2nd belts.
155620 mi C $750	Door lock actuator driver side dead. No replace. Using key.
172980 mi C $2000	Door solenoids. Actuators. 2x. Door water membrane seal replaced 2 sides

155000 mi US $2400	The DME went bad
162300 mi US $1300	Wheel bearings replaced in the rear tires Camshaft sensor, valve gasket replaced Replace cv joints Windshield washer pump replaced

131000 mi US $350	Shock rusted through. 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.
135000 mi US $1800	Shocks and struts failed and leaking. Replaced all including mounts. New tires.
141000 mi US $1400	Water pump failure drive shaft support bearing failure
158000 mi US $503	Expansion Tank Failure
159000 mi US $600	replaced LCAs Coolant Leak
161000 mi US $875	Original Clutch finally failed. Had it replaced and it still had a good deal of material left. Fork broke, pilot bearing OK, but replaced anyway.

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142340 mi A $480	Water Pump failed and chewed up both Belts. Had it towed to BMTech. Inspected and told the cooling system was failing and leaks so need overhaul at $2000. Only had water pump & belts replaced as overhaul was too costly.
146940 mi A $2500	Blown head gasket Blown head gasket@235000km. Replaced with 2nd hand engine with 98000km.

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115000 mi

US $3000

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152000 mi

US $1400

Motor mounts replaced Rear differential mount replaced Nothing

224000 mi US $1317	Needed my fluids changed, transmission, differential, brakes bleed, coolant flushed and my expansion tank replaced. My radiator was cracked and additionally needed to be replaced along with my expansion tank.
242000 mi US $1008	After having my Guibo replaced the center drive-line bushing was damaged and needed to be repaired as well.
244000 mi US $250	Thermostat seal showed signs of wear, therefore I replaced the thermostat, water pump and serpentine belt while I was under the hood. The repairs were done during a BMWCCA DIY event and took 3.5 hours.
277000 mi US $200	Replaced Water Pump, thermostat, upper and lower radiator hoses and finally the temperature sensor.
281000 mi US $780	Differential seals exploded and I had to replace the entire differential with a differential from another 3 Series BMW. I purchased a 3.46 to replace my dead 3.07.
285000 mi US $200	I replaced the Double Vanos seals using the Beisan Vanos repair kit. The repair took 5.5 hours from start to finish including an oil, filter and valve cover gasket change.
308000 mi US $500	Replaced cooling pipes. Replaced oil separator. Replaced camshaft position sensor (intake side).
311000 mi US $295	Power steering reservoir hose sprang a leak and the fluid drained into my alternator and it shorted and caused my battery to die. I had the Indy shop repair the steering reservoir and I replaced the alternator. I still have an airbag light.
312000 mi US $547	Passenger seatbelt tensioner replaced. oil housing gasket and oil line replaced successfully at Indy shop.
324000 mi US $120	The pre-cat O2 sensors needed to be replaced so I purchased new ones and replaced the old ones.
325000 mi US $600	Crank Case Venitilation system hoses replaced.
336000 mi US $3000	Spun a bearing in the lower block, replaced the lower block.
341000 mi US $150	Replaced the expansion tank and bracket including a cooling system flush.
343000 mi US $215	Replaced lower radiator frame, heater control valve, fuel tank breather valve and thermostat to include a coolant flush.
344300 mi US $160	Replaced the heater control valve. Replaced the fuel breather valve.
351700 mi US $247	Drive-shaft U-joint was wearing out, replaced the entire drive-shaft.
354000 mi US $100	Replaced both the right and left rear wheel bearings. The shift ball socket disintegrated.
355000 mi US $100	Repaired the front passenger window regulator and both low beam light bulbs.
356700 mi US $100	Replaced driver's side window regulator clip. Clip broke during routine operation.
363000 mi US $305	Driver's side front window regulator finally bite the dust and needed to be replaced.
365000 mi US $1200	Wheel bearing on front passenger-side. Both front brake calipers replaced as well as front brake pads.
374000 mi US $372	Repaired/replaced a broken shock mount on the passenger side rear shock, sleeve and bump-stop.

110000 mi US $600	Mechanic put too much oil in my car.
164000 mi US $3000	New joints and gaskets needed power steering pump and hoses need to be replaced

108000 mi US $450	The reservoir cracked and spilled coolant. Towed car home replaced the reservoir, water pump, thermostat, hoses, and acc. belts. The car was due for the above mentioned service.
116000 mi US $1100	Changed the notorious differential mount. Replaced differential with a 330 differential off of a 2004 300 ci. Changed Transmission mount with an M3 mounts. Inspection II performed.
121000 mi US $900	Mass airflow replaced. Drive belt tensioner replaced.
140000 mi US $370	Left side rear bearing got replaced
145000 mi US $150	Replaced control arm bushing with bracket.
151000 mi US $110	Valve cover gasket was leaking. Valve cover replaced. The total amount of time taken with coil pack was less than 4 hours. Intermittent check engine light due to cylinder four coil pack intermittent failure. Coil pack replaced.
155000 mi US $280	The car kept on showing low coolant level repeatedly despite adding coolant every other day. Upon an inspection, there was a hair line crack letting fluid to escape. Ordered part and replaced radiator.
156000 mi US $107	The left rear window requlator failed. Ordered part from BMW and replaced.
171000 mi US $380	Differential seal leaked. Transmission fluid replaced.

118000 mi US $200	Replaced window regulator. Regulator was malfunctioning for 2 years. Replaced only now.
125000 mi US $1189	AC compressor failed and was replaced.
126000 mi US $250	Engine was giving off burned oil smell. Replaced valve cover gasket.
129000 mi US $269	Expansion tank ruptured and was replaced. Car had to be towed to shop.
134700 mi US $700	Radiator had a leak and was replaced along with 2 hoses and temp sensor.
138000 mi US $410	Oil level sensor replaced.
154000 mi US $2800	Replaced clutch for the first time. Also new front rotors and new pads all around.

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71700 mi US $300	One front wheel bearing has gone bad and both lower control arm bushings have failed. Parts not replaced at the moment.
69700 mi US $100	Valve cover gasket leak resulting in burning oil smell emitting from exhaust header. Thermostat housing cracked at temperature sensor sending unit. Air conditioner compressor knock.
76300 mi US $1000	A/C compressor became inoperative. Replaced compressor, receiver/dryer, expansion valve along with new belt and tensioner.
78000 mi US $150	Lower control arm bushings had become sloppy and were finally knocking. I replaced both front lower control arm bushings.

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179700 mi €300	Right back wheel made some noise. Bearing was replaced, didn't fix the issue. Airbag sensor of passenger seat reported problems. Needs replacement, but expensive at 4.5 hours plus parts.
185460 mi €1700	Two wheel bearings replaced front, shocks replaced at back, 1072. Replaced and aligned all four tyres due to replacement of shocks and bearings (all tyres where a bit out of alignment) Oil leakage from sump. Carter venting failed sometimes. O rings and gaskets where leaking due to wear.

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124000 mi

C $3000

Timming belt broke, engine ovrheated

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91760 mi A $250	Front lower arm bushes needed replacement
93000 mi A $1600	Constant velocity joint worn at end of tailshaft; needed replacement.

68000 mi US $850	Leaking power steering cables replaced.
76000 mi US $300	Driver's side door speakers busted; replaced all speakers (had happened in passenger door speakers 2 years ago; figured it'd happen to all other speakers eventually)
96000 mi US $1300	leak in cooling system; part, tube and fluid replaced.

131440 mi C $1800	Spark plugs, broken oil filter housing and cracked oil drip tray. Squeaking Ball bearings replaced in rear suspension
132060 mi C $2000	Replaced convertible top
135160 mi C $2000	Convertible top mechanical lift system.

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36300 mi

US $1600

Convertible top was hitting the edge of the raised boot while lowering. Top had to be removed and new elastic bands installed.

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121000 mi

US $1500

Replaced rear axle. Replaced calipers.

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105400 mi

C $1000

Windshield wiper-linkage replacement.

134000 mi US $700	Replaced all ball-joints (including control arms) in front suspension to cure rattle.
137000 mi US $1000	Strut mounts had worn bearings, causing a rattling. Struts replaced as well for preventative maintenance.
172000 mi US $140	Leaking coolant, suspected head gasket. Block test for carbons in coolant was negative --> likely not head gasket. Gasket repair material added to coolant to plug leak --> improved but not completely fixed.
175000 mi US $100	Car started overheating, replaced water pump and belts, flushed coolant - problem fixed.
176000 mi US $250	Upper radiator hose broke loose while driving causing massive coolant loss. Upper rad bib found cracked -> new rad. 1st rad leaked, returned for 2nd rad. Also replaced hoses and thermostat.

98000 mi

US $1000

One front left spring. Clutch replaced, mechanical failure.

147000 mi

US $2400

Head Gasket had to be replaced after coolant leak detected.

133000 mi

US $1500

Replaced front right brake caliper

102000 mi US $340	Rear wheel bearing. Requires a press and a special BMW tool for removal
152000 mi US $1200	Replaced the factory drive shaft including the center support bearing

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154000 mi

US $2400

Car was doing great, but then the tranny blew up...

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145000 mi US $4200	Head gasket failed, I was noticing coolant loss without external leaks. I checked my oil cap and saw the coolant/oil mix. Most of the cost was labor, over 15 hours at $115 per hour.
165000 mi US $933	Engine belt and pulleys broke. Water pump, belts, and all pulleys were replaced with 4 hours of labor costs.

116000 mi

US $1800

electric radiator fan failure and radiator failure

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106000 mi

US $5000

Suspension and clutch replaced

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164000 mi

US $3000

Head gasket blew (I believe that my mechanics put in regular oil instead of synthetic at last oil changed and lied to me about it). Engine needed to be replaced.

108000 mi US $500	Took for the oil change and discovered that all the oil had leaked. changed seal but still leaks little bit at pulley.
129000 mi US $1800	The coolant leaked, car overheated and blew the head gasket and jammed the piston. Repair was too expensive. Had to sell really cheap for parts to the mechanic

160000 mi US $3000	Leaking head gasket. Took the opportunity to change out all related tensioners, hoses, etc
163000 mi US $350	rear shocks replaced
168000 mi US $350	Shocks and struts replaced
172000 mi US $430	Rear RH axle boot

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130000 mi US $419	A bad wheel bearing was replaced, as well as replacing a radiator fan which had a cracked blade.
134000 mi US $458	Radiator neck cracked and broke off.. major coolant loss. New radiator installed.
135000 mi US $1020	Cracked, original overflow coolant tank started leaking severely. Tank was replaced and all is fine.
138000 mi US $400	Broken accelerator cable replaced
145300 mi US $550	Multiple vacuum leaks tracked down and repaired; leaking valve cover gasket also repaired. Car would stall and not run until vacuum leaks fixed.

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142000 mi

US $1100

Overheating because of failure of auxilliary fan.

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130000 mi US $120	CEL throwing 02 sensor code. Replaced 02 sensor.
131000 mi US $1279	Replaced belt tensioner and idler, valve cover gasket and power steering hoses. Sway bar end links and rear trail arm bushings were worn Power steering fluid leak. Replaced hoses and reservoir.

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127200 mi

US $2500

The caliper sticks after braking causing friction on acceleration. Caliper replacement did not fix. Line replacement did not fix. Cylinder replacement required. Blown head gasket, warped head. Engine replacement could not be completed by independent shop. They could not get the car to run again.

150000 mi

US $2000

Engine overheated due to coolant system failure. Replaced coolant system, replaced car computer, replaced hoses, cleaned injectors, took broken engine and machined part of it and then took another engine and combined to create one good engine

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131000 mi US $4000	Head gasket & associated hoses & valve job
138000 mi US $100	Clutch pedal hard to push down, bushings worn.

97000 mi

US $2000

Power steering leak; replaced hoses & reservoir water pump leak, replaced water pump, hoses, radiator, expansion tank

183200 mi

US $2300

Front subframe cracked. Replaced subframe shocks, control arms. (and fluids, oil pump nut and the list goes on) Replaced exhaust hangars Replaced motor mounts, transmission mounts Replaced fuel lines

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Expensive BMW 3-Series repairs by problem area

BMW 3-Series repair cost distribution

2017 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

2016 BMW 3-Series 4dr Wagon

2016 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

2016 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

2015 BMW 3-Series 4dr Wagon

2015 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

2014 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

2014 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

2014 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

2014 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

2013 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

2013 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

2013 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

2013 BMW 3-Series 2dr Hardtop conv.

2012 BMW 3-Series 4dr Wagon

2012 BMW 3-Series 4dr Wagon

2012 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

2012 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

2012 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

2012 BMW 3-Series 2dr Hardtop conv.

2011 BMW 3-Series

2011 BMW 3-Series 4dr Wagon

2011 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

2011 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

2011 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

2011 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

2011 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

2011 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

2011 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

2011 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

2011 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

2011 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

2011 BMW 3-Series 2dr Hardtop conv.

2011 BMW 3-Series 2dr Hardtop conv.

2011 BMW 3-Series 2dr Hardtop conv.

2011 BMW 3-Series 2dr Hardtop conv.

2011 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe

2011 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe

2011 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe

2011 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe

2011 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe

2011 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe

2011 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe

2011 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe

2010 BMW 3-Series 4dr Wagon

2010 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

2010 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

2010 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

2010 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

2010 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

2010 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

2010 BMW 3-Series 2dr Hardtop conv.

2010 BMW 3-Series 2dr Hardtop conv.

2010 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe

2010 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe

2010 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe

2009.5 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

2009.5 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

2009 BMW 3-Series 4dr Wagon

2009 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

2009 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

2009 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

2009 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

2009 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

2009 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

2009 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

2009 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

2009 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

2009 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

2009 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

2009 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

2009 BMW 3-Series 4-door

2009 BMW 3-Series 2dr Hardtop conv.

2009 BMW 3-Series 2dr Hardtop conv.

2009 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe

2009 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe

2009 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe

2009 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe