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Chart based on 65 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2007 BMW 3-Series
Engine not specified
47000 mi
Seat moving during acceleration or braking. Fixed by replacing seat.
Dealer broke rear wiper assembly when they replaced wiper blade.
27000 mi
Previous dealer in Ocala FL broke the rear wiper when replacing wiper blade. Fell off somewhere on the road. Collected repair part from Ocala dealer and took it to a different dealer in Orlando.
30000 mi
US $120
Hood latch broken.
41092 mi
fuel tank vent seal replaced fuel tank breather replaced
Windshield washer fluid line became clogged. Dealer replaced check valve and blew out line with air. Covered under warranty.
39000 mi
Driver's side lower window seal was making noise when window was rolled down. Dealer said seal was damaged, ordered seal and replaced at later visit. Have since used Gummi Pflege on all seals. BMW warranty is great.
31000 mi
driver seat rail cover had been loose since delivery...dealer did not have part, otherwise it would have been replaced at 1 year maintenance rear left wind deflector (under side) broke off sometime last winter...dealer would have replaced at 1 year service but did not have part. It was replaced on same trip as seat rail cover.
50000 mi
Wind noise from sunroof...roof sealer/gasket needed replacing. was not sealing properly.
54000 mi
Rear window wiper intermittent since April 08. Finally stopped at a time I could get to dealer. Needs new shaft. This was 2nd week in October. They ordered it from Germany. By 20 November it had not yet arrived.
60000 mi
Rear window wiper had failed, outside of warranty. Dealer finally got part, replaced. All OK and there was no charge.
replaced passenger-side dash cupholder, which was broken when a passenger's knee bumped it. These cupholders are the typical afterthoughts offered by German carmakers, who don't think people should be drinking or eating in their cars (I happen to agree)
139000 mi
US $32
Hood props worn, not holding hood open (gas-filled struts). Part replaced.
48000 mi
Rear passenger side exterior door handle was sticking in "out" position. Dealer is ordering 4(!) new door handles. May have been a TSB on this problem.
49000 mi
Installed door handles ordered before.
30000 mi
US $900
windshield washer broken
21000 mi
Replaced the right rear seat belt -- it was difficult to put on as it would lock unless it was removed at the slowest pace possible.
75000 mi
My rear window went down and would not go back up. I repaired it myself - stuck window regulator due to kinked cable.
122000 mi
Fog light became loose - required removing wheel well and replacing missing screw.
125000 mi
US $450
Rear passenger window stuck in down position. Removed door panel and forced window back up.
Aluminum alloy window trim oxidized, replaced under warranty. Aluminum alloy window trim oxidized, replaced under warranty; repair faulty and new part ordered. Aluminum alloy window trim oxidized, replaced under warranty
1000 mi
Had "Service engine soon" light come on. Stopped by Schuck's to have it scanned, turned out to be a loose gas cap warning
20000 mi
Experienced 3 "Engine Malfunction - Reduced Power" messages. Dealer read codes and needs car for several days to diagnose. Haven't returned for service yet, put a new tank of gas in, problem seems to be resolved on its own. Suspecting a bad tank of gas.
67000 mi
US $39
Replaced rear passenger side window regulator.
76000 mi
US $39
Replaced rear driver side window regulator.
136000 mi
US $37
Filler tube for windshield washer fluid tank cracked and leaked.
Driver side mirror had manufacturing defect and would not adjust properly
22900 mi
Passenger door would not completely latch shut. The door would close and lock, but there was wind noise when driving and a noticeable gap when viewed from outside. The door could also be pushed in from the outside, but wouldn't stay.
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.
40700 mi
US $85
Headlight washer valve/orfice froze up and was leaking washer fluid
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.
22000 mi
Locking system stopped working.
17000 mi
Windshield wiper fluid leaking.
46000 mi
trunck latch rubber cover was worn and peeling
60000 mi
US $700
Headlamp washer leaking. Washer unit replaced
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
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.
94000 mi
6 cyl started misfiring...became hard fault the more often it's driven, the earlier the problem appears.
Trunk release switch became disconnected inside trunk (could hear it moving around when trunk was opened by remote). Was able to reconnect switch to trunk lid...no new parts required.
46000 mi
hood latch failed to engage.
26200 mi
Windshield washer jets plugged
45000 mi
US $35
Replace trunk struts.
24800 mi
Check engine light came on and off periodically for about 6 weeks. I thought that retightenng the gas cap solved it but wasn't sure.
Rubber piece inside door frame came loose. It is a rubber square mounted near the rear window inside the door jamb. Have called to see if the part is in, but have had no call back.
tires are wearing out on edges after 4k miles
Bubbles appeared in the windshield. Bubbles determined to be in safety glass laminate (appear to be in between the panes of glass) and the windshield has to be replaced. Part on order.
6000 mi
Windshield replaced under warranty because bubbles formed in the laminate.
10000 mi
Brake force bulb and housing replaced.
20000 mi
Headlights vibrating when hitting bumps on highway, additional support brackets installed per SIB.
3000 mi
Driver's side hood latch not closing properly. Driver's seat latch catching when lifting seat forward to allow rear passenger to enter or exit.
73780 mi
C $20
Windshield washer fluid low warning, so removed/inspected reservoir, thinking leak, but still full. Replaced windshield washer pump anyway. Warning light still on, so must be grime build-up preventing indicator float from moving freely.
40000 mi
Seat belt handing arm on passenger side failed to retract properly. Temporary fix made, arm still works, but new parts ordered.
Seatbelt auto arms were sticking. The dealer installed two new ones. Then reprogrammed the computer. They are working fine.
31000 mi
side turn indicator lamp falling out of plastic center. covered by recall.
18800 mi
Replaced passenger side headlight due to broken motor and bulb.
14000 mi
Right rear bulb socket was replaced. Seems to only happen on Coupe. Car thinks bulb is burned out, but it is not. tech said has happened on a few of the Coupes but not any on the Sedans. Replaced socket no issue since.
Complimentary oil change after 1 year ownership.
Exterior light error. Turns out it was ballast error.
14260 mi
Steering Wheel lock malfunction light appeared.
Dealer reflashed software, and problem went away.
66700 mi
Passenger seat not moving properly. New rail needed but not in dealer stock. Covered under CPO warranty (6/100,000)
29000 mi
Seat belt presenter was not grabbing seat belt properly. Unit replaced due to worn bushing. Drivers side retractable mirror was extending too far forward after folding back out. Travel stop was broken, mirror replaced.
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