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2000 BMW 3-Series repairs by problem area
Engine (45%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (15%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 256 repairs.
2000 BMW 3-Series repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (18%)
$100 - $499 (35%)
< $100 (33%)
Chart based on 212 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2000 BMW 3-Series
Engine not specified
| BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Jul 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Aug 2008169000 miUS $200 | Failed a/c compressor and replaces belts. Squeaking noise from the compressor. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Nov 2013 - Nov 2013 | |||
| Nov 2013150000 miUS $500 | Rack and Pinion broke for the second time in 40k miles. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Quebec, Canada Jan 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Feb 2010104160 miC $30 | Hose between radiator and expansion tank cracked and threw coolant all over the engine bay. Easy to repair. Purchased part online (not from BMW dealer...too expensive). | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Great Britain Sep 2013 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Nov 2013139100 mi£300 | Coolant leak. I am currently monitoring the mileage(after topping up) to report back to the garage on the frequency of the Coolant light coming up. | ||
| Jun 2014147000 mi | Blown head gasket | ||
2000 BMW 3-Series 4dr Wagon
170-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States Aug 2002 - Oct 2013 | |||
| May 200212981 mi | Blower Final Stage Resistor replaced. Left Visor Vanity Light Switch replaced. | ||
| Oct 200324498 mi | Auxillary Fan replaced. | ||
| Dec 200326106 mi | Front Control Arm Bushings replaced. | ||
| Nov 200650869 miUS $516 | Pulse Generator replaced. | ||
| Jan 200863024 miUS $100 | Troubleshooting 3rd brake light not working. Windshield Washer Pump. | ||
| May 200870004 miUS $759 | Air Conditioning service. | ||
| Sep 200873127 miUS $37 | Front Badge replaced. | ||
| Oct 200874656 miUS $103 | Power Steering Pump and Serpentine Belts replaced. LED Third Brake Light replaced. | ||
| Jul 200987744 miUS $267 | Right Rear Window Regulator replaced. | ||
| Sep 200990602 miUS $671 | Fuel Pump and Filter replaced. | ||
| Dec 200995214 miUS $478 | Oxygen Sensors (pre-cat) replaced. | ||
| May 2010102131 miUS $70 | Cabin Air Filter replaced. Valve Cover Gasket replaced. | ||
| Jul 2011116505 miUS $1154 | Water Pump, Coolant Expansion Tank, Upper Radiator Hose replaced. Oil and Filter changed. Left Front Window Regulator repaired. | ||
| Aug 2011116611 miUS $72 | Air Conditioning recharged. Blower Final Stage Resistor replaced. | ||
| Sep 2011111780 miUS $45 | Sunroof wouldn't open completely, and would stop while closing. Sunroof shade was off its tracks. Removed the sunroof glass, replaced the sunroof shade clips, lubed the tracks, and replaced the sunroof glass. Sunroof Shade Clips replaced. | ||
| Apr 2012129000 miUS $495 | They replaced the evaporative system valve (by the intake manifold), gas cap, and crankcase ventilation hose. The check engine light is off now. They replaced the evaporative system valve (by the intake manifold), gas cap, and crankcase ventilation hose. The check engine light is off now. | ||
| May 2012132515 miUS $250 | One ignition coil replaced. Six spark plugs replaced. Oil change. Brake Fluid Flush. Oil Change. One ignition coil replaced. Six spark plugs replaced. Oil change. | ||
| Jul 2012138500 miUS $535 | Replaced lower control arm bushings. | ||
| Oct 2012146000 miUS $300 | Replaced the Idler wheel. The bearing had failed. | ||
| Feb 2013152800 miUS $330 | Replaced the driver's window regulator. | ||
| Oct 2013158000 mi | The radiator was leaking. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States Nov 2010 - Apr 2011 | |||
| Dec 2010127000 miUS $178 | Multiple issues with the emissions system. Replace faulty Fuel Breather Control Valve, Evap Control Valve, and, as required, the interconnecting hoses. Each part was tested prior to replacement. | ||
| Mar 2011128000 miUS $500 | Replaced expansion tank. Plastic was brittle and broke which lead to radiator fluid leaking. I was informed that I will soon require replacement hoses for the radiator and replacement for the front bushings (crack in rubber - second time) Replaced expansion tank. Plastic was brittle and broke which lead to radiator fluid leaking. I was informed that I will soon require replacement hoses for the radiator and replacement for the front bushings (crack in rubber - second time) | ||
2000 BMW 3-Series 4dr Wagon
170-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jan 2013 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Oct 201399200 miUS $2000 | Entire cooling system needed to be replaced. | ||
| Jan 2014110000 miUS $680 | Replacement of Fuel Pump and very clogged fuel filter. Mechanic wouldn't say latter caused the former. Chicken and egg issue, he said. | ||
| Feb 2014110500 miUS $150 | Battery died. No warning. Most recently checked in November, was told it was strong and should last a while | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Sweden Jun 2013 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Jul 2013176080 mi | Exhaust leak | ||
2000 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
193-horsepower 2.8L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Feb 2013 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Jul 2013147000 miUS $900 | Broken sunroof Worn ball joints and bushings | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Michigan, United States Apr 2010 - Nov 2011 | |||
| Jun 2010170000 miUS $600 | Diagnose bad ride, noise. Replaced shocks. Repaired rust. | ||
| Aug 2010172000 miUS $1600 | Suspension repaired. | ||
| Jul 2011184200 miUS $550 | Damaged bushings replaced. | ||
| Nov 2011185000 miUS $500 | Surface rust repaired and repainted. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States Oct 2011 - Jun 2014 | |||
| May 2012141100 miUS $70 | Window regulators needed to be replaced on both sides in the back. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Georgia, United States Jan 2010 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Feb 2011160000 miUS $150 | Replaced LCA bushings. | ||
| Mar 2013186000 miUS $50 | Cracked coolant reservoir | ||
| Aug 2013190600 miUS $400 | Bad Thermostat | ||
| Jul 2014197000 miUS $5200 | Catastrophic engine fan clutch failure. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States Dec 2007 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Feb 2008107000 miUS $460 | Battery died due to broken alternator. Car has to be towed. Replaced alternator. | ||
| Apr 2008110000 miUS $180 | Car stalled due to failed fuel pump. Replaced fuel pump. | ||
| Mar 2013192000 miUS $2000 | Auto tranny lost reverse. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Jun 2018 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 2022140000 miUS $65 | Window Regulator and Regulator Motor, front left | ||
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States Apr 2007 - Mar 2011 | |||
| May 200793000 miUS $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. | ||
| Sep 2007105000 miUS $250 | replace bushings | ||
| Dec 2007111000 miUS $300 | Seat belt tensioner sensor bad causing Airbag light to go on. | ||
| May 2008120000 miUS $400 | Rear differential bushing replaced. | ||
| Sep 2008129000 miUS $160 | cam sensors | ||
| Feb 2009140000 miUS $30 | Cleaned carbon buildup off throttle plate. | ||
| Jul 2010169000 miUS $150 | window regulator | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Washington, United States Apr 2010 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Jun 2013162000 miUS $300 | gas seal on tank | ||
| Apr 2014168300 miUS $400 | failing fuel pump | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Wisconsin, United States Dec 2015 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Jan 2016 | The secondary air pump failed which didn't really affect the cars operation but could have been exscacerbating the VANOS low idle RPMs during cold weather starts issue. | ||
2000 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
193-horsepower 2.8L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Indiana, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 2011116000 miUS $110 | oil level sensor failed and was replaced | ||
| Sep 2011120000 miUS $100 | exhaust camshaft position sensor | ||
| Jul 2012133000 miUS $150 | Broken rear strut mount. | ||
| Jun 2018225000 miUS $60 | Final stage resistor replaced for blower motor | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Aug 2011 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Oct 2011291000 miUS $180 | THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR WENT OUT WHICH WAS LOCATED IN THROTTLE BODY. HAD TO REPLACE ENTIRE THROTTLE. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States Oct 2010 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Dec 2010106000 miUS $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. | ||
| Apr 2011111000 miUS $670 | Clutch and clutch master cylinder replaced. Replaced all belts, tensioner pulley, idler pulley and AC tensioner pulley. | ||
| May 2011112000 miUS $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. | ||
| Oct 2011118000 miUS $546 | Radiator fan failed, causing overheating and upper radiator hose to burst. Fan and hose replaced. | ||
| Nov 2011123000 miUS $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. | ||
| Dec 2011125000 miUS $550 | Wiper switch broke and was replaced. | ||
| Mar 2012130000 miUS $260 | Battery was dead and had to be replaced; 24 codes came up, codes checked and computer reset. | ||
| Jun 2012132000 miUS $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. | ||
| Oct 2012137000 miUS $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. | ||
| Apr 2013150000 miUS $450 | Radiator fan broke- took to shop. | ||
| May 2013150000 miUS $600 | The radiator was leaking, so it was replaced. | ||
2000 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Tennessee, United States Oct 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 201062000 miUS $850 | HVAC control unit goes to Celsius if the clock control button is pushed. Will not return to fahrenheit without reprograming OBC. Unit replaced twice with updated unit. Car built in S. Africa before 04/10. Dealer admits problem 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. | ||
| Mar 201372000 miUS $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. | ||
| Nov 201474300 miUS $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. | ||
| May 201575000 miUS $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 | ||
| Jun 201887000 miUS $1500 | Started with purge valve problem and finally ended replacing charcoal canister and 3/2 valve and crankcase vent valve. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States Sep 2010 - Nov 2011 | |||
| Oct 2010114000 miUS $600 | Fuel pump failure | ||
| Nov 2011126000 miUS $300 | Coilpack Waterpump | ||
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States Oct 2012 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Nov 201236200 miUS $31 | REAR MUFFLER RUBBER MOUNT REPLACED | ||
| Mar 2013147000 miUS $30 | Car vibrated at idle speeds. Air Mass Meter Boot had a small hole. Air Mass Meter Boot was replaced. Vibrations gone. | ||
| Jul 2013149000 miUS $30 | Check the infamously unreliable cooling system. Everything was ok except for coolant, which was dirty and was replaced. | ||
| Sep 2013149000 miUS $10 | Code p1189 on. Car was shaking on idle. Replaced oil separator drain hose(connects oil separator with the oil dip stick). Problem solved. | ||
| Dec 2013151000 miUS $15 | Rear windows malfunctioning. Replaced General Module relay. Problem solved | ||
| Jan 2014146200 miUS $25 | Replaced coolant recovery hose. | ||
| Mar 2014152000 miUS $35 | Replace left rear window regulator | ||
| Oct 2014156500 miUS $40 | Oil Level Sensor Replaced | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Michigan, United States Sep 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Sep 2009128000 miUS $500 | oil pan craked, had to be replaced | ||
| Oct 2010140000 miUS $475 | brakes and control arm. 200$ 4 brand new tires installed 475$ car would not start, had to replace the fuel pump. 425$ | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Wyoming, United States Sep 2008 - May 2009 | |||
| Oct 2008184000 miUS $1260 | ABS-ATC system 3 lights on, reset does not stick. Other problem needs dealer computer to fix. | ||
| Dec 2008187000 miUS $2600 | ABS-ATC system. Airbag dash light on bcse of faulty seatbelt sensor cost >300$ | ||
| Apr 2009187000 miUS $140 | left hand driver seat belt pretensioner | ||
| May 2009187000 mi | front right strut leaking, sold car | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Apr 2014 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Aug 2014103000 miUS $1900 | Transmission leaking fluid and torque converter failed. Partially rebuilt, car needs to be warmed before transmission active. Driveshaft coming loose | ||
| Nov 2014103600 miUS $500 | Serpentine Belt replaced | ||
| Jun 2015106000 miUS $450 | Rear calipers stuck, replaced calipers and pads. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Feb 2008 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Sep 2008122000 miUS $175 | Windshield washer pum replaced. | ||
| Nov 2008122000 miUS $3500 | Xenon headlight replaced. | ||
| Mar 2010123000 miUS $550 | Replaced turn signal lamp. Could not be performed by owner. | ||
| Aug 2010124400 miUS $350 | Rear window stuck | ||
| Mar 2011131000 miUS $180 | Replaced windshield washer pump. | ||
| Apr 2011132000 miUS $500 | Water leak repaired | ||
| Jul 2011132000 miUS $3800 | Broken valve spring required tearing down and rebuilding engine | ||
| Jun 2012141000 miUS $15000 | Steering hoses were replaced | ||
| Dec 2014153000 miUS $400 | Water pump went bad. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Wisconsin, United States Aug 2013 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Jan 201498000 mi | One catalytic converter bad, would have to replace both plus exhaust manifold | ||
| Feb 201498000 mi | Jerking steering wheel due to a sticking caliper...repair cost would have been $980 | ||
| Mar 201498000 mi | One catalytic converter bad. Sticking caliper. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Kentucky, United States Sep 2008 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Dec 2008156000 miUS $160 | 1 day at shop / Had lights DSC and limp mode / Cleaned idle control valve it was successful. | ||
| Dec 2009178000 miUS $120 | Got check engine light, had oxygen sensor codes, replaced both pre-catalytic oxygen sensors. | ||
| Jan 2010180000 miUS $40 | Noticed windshield washer fluid puddle and found weep hole on windshield washer pump leaking, replaced pump. | ||
| Feb 2010181300 miUS $200 | Had valve cover gasket leak. Replaced worn valve cover gasket, vanos seals, spark plugs. | ||
| Jul 2010189000 miUS $600 | Radiator found leaking. Replaced radiator, hoses, expansion tank. Exhaust cam sensor cause of "check engine" light. Replaced exhaust cam sensor. | ||
| Dec 2011211000 miUS $400 | Oil separator needed replacement, engine codes appeared with various sensors pointing to the oil separtor. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Jul 2012 - Nov 2013 | |||
| Aug 2012124000 miUS $750 | Replaced water pump, also had to replace belts and tensioner | ||
2000 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Maryland, United States Jun 2014 - May 2018 | |||
| Jul 2014139800 miUS $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 | ||
| Feb 2015151600 miUS $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. | ||
| Jul 2015158000 miUS $2095 | Clutch suddenly stopped working. Clutch kit, pressure plate bolt set, pilot bearing, fly wheel, exhaust gasket. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Georgia, United States Oct 2015 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Jan 2016 | clutch fork issues making the car impossible to shift gear while car is running | ||
| BMW 3-Series in British Columbia, Canada Jul 2014 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Jul 201489900 miC $300 | replacing aging gaskets. | ||
| Dec 201490520 miC $170 | window regulator fail. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States Feb 2014 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Apr 201454000 mi | Noticeable "thud" sound when putting the car into gear. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Washington, United States Oct 2013 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Oct 201376000 miUS $700 | DSC light came on intermittently. Replaced both brake pressure sensors in master cylinder | ||
| Jun 201481000 miUS $1100 | Cooling expansion tank ruptured. Replaced tank and hoses | ||
| Jul 201481000 miUS $900 | Water temp overheating at long idle. Aux fan diagnosed faulty and replaced. | ||
| Dec 201488000 miUS $700 | Replace bushings and control arm. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Aug 2013 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Sep 2014132000 mi | Valve gasket cover resealed. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Minnesota, United States Apr 2014 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Sep 2014124000 miUS $400 | Replaced front control arms, ball joints, and bushings. | ||
| Nov 2014126000 miUS $120 | Wouldn't start on a cold morning. Tested battery - fail load test. Replaced Battery. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Colorado, United States Jan 2011 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Feb 201199000 miUS $1000 | Replaced power steering pump. | ||
| Aug 2011106000 miUS $250 | Window regulator. Also did maintenance. | ||
| Sep 2012114000 miUS $300 | level sensor replaced window regulator replacement | ||
| BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Mar 2007 - Nov 2012 | |||
| May 2007118000 miUS $82 | water pump and belts | ||
| Dec 2007126000 mi | check engine light pcv valve & O2 sensors | ||
| Jan 2008127000 miUS $250 | Camshaft position sensor. | ||
| Feb 2009142000 miUS $400 | Cooling system header tank. Front control arms and bushings. | ||
| Feb 2011166300 miUS $31 | leaking ps hose | ||
| Jun 2011168000 mi | front shocks/struts rebuilt rear calipers | ||
| Dec 2011172000 mi | Window regulator | ||
| Mar 2012175000 miUS $43 | valve cover gasket | ||
| Sep 2012180000 miUS $65 | upper coolant hose PLASTIC bleeder broke | ||
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States Feb 2010 - Apr 2010 | |||
| Apr 2010126000 miUS $50 | Replaced leaking windshield washer pump. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States Sep 2011 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Jan 2012149000 miUS $70 | No heat from heater. Replaced heater control valve. | ||
| Sep 2012161000 miUS $50 | Lower control arm bushings (lollipops) worn - replaced. | ||
| Apr 2013169300 miUS $200 | Classic cracked expansion tank. Replaced Thermostat and expansion tank cap while in there. Right turn signal would intermittently stay on | ||
| Jun 2015176000 miUS $850 | Throttle body servo failed | ||
| BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Mar 2011 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Jan 2012144000 miUS $850 | Replaced Front Control Arm Brackets, Rear Upper Shock Mounts, Rear Wheel Bearing. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Jul 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Aug 2010206000 miUS $40 | Water pump broke | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Maryland, United States Mar 2007 - Aug 2008 | |||
| Sep 200784000 miUS $75 | Left rear window regulator cables came off track and window was stuck half open. Right rear window regulator cables came off track and snapped the carrier. The window was able to be moved by hand. This was 10 days after the other side went. | ||
| Dec 200789000 miUS $115 | Speedometer and MPG gauges stopped responding, ABS & traction control turned off. Left rear wheel speed sensor was replaced and all systems returned to normal. | ||
2000 BMW 3-Series 4-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
| BMW 3-Series in Georgia, United States May 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Dec 2007138000 miUS $808 | Front struts and strut mounts replaced. They had not been replaced for the life of the vehicle. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Arizona, United States May 2008 - May 2013 | |||
| Jun 2008100000 miUS $175 | Gear leaver sometimes would not shift into gear. The leaver became loose and would not shift into gear if it was lifted up. Oil light (yellow) was coming on indicating low oil level, but the dipstick showed oil level full. Replace oil level sensor. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Sweden Jan 2012 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Feb 2012142600 mi | rusted rear brake lines | ||
| Aug 2013152300 mi | rear wheel bearings x2 center bearing (propshaft) | ||
2000 BMW 3-Series 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| BMW 3-Series in Utah, United States Dec 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jan 200874000 miUS $111 | No reverse (see noreverse.org). I have that ZF 5HP19 tranny, and my reverse drum has failed. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Sep 2007 - Feb 2009 | |||
| Oct 200752000 miUS $400 | Coolant expansion tank and upper hose ruptured. | ||
| Jan 200857000 miUS $450 | Replaced coolant pump and thermostat since the pump starting to make noise. | ||
| Feb 200976000 miUS $450 | Replaced oil filter housing gasket. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Georgia, United States Aug 2007 - Jun 2009 | |||
| Jun 2009118000 mi | The water pump ceased and the radiator expansion tank exploded releasing all the coolant. The vehicle is no longer functioning. Sold it. | ||
2000 BMW 3-Series 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| BMW 3-Series in Queensland, Australia Mar 2009 - Feb 2010 | |||
| Apr 200976260 miA $80 | Roof rain gutter has broken away on both sides. Replacement quote over $1300. Dealer used glue to hold in place as a temporary measure, apparently a fairly common problem. | ||
| Jun 200978120 miA $340 | Window lifter replaced. Plastic parts broken. Part replaced using guide posted by someone on internet. Rain gutter on roof sides reattached with screws. Previous reglueimg attempt by dealer unsuccessful. | ||
2000 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
193-horsepower 2.8L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Nov 2007 - Apr 2011 | |||
| Jun 2010137000 miUS $3000 | broken springs, and brake job | ||
2000 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
170-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 201138000 miUS $629 | Water pump leaking badly. Could have lasted some weeks, but not taking the risk. | ||
| Jul 201458200 miUS $303 | Oil Pressure sensor was replaced however that didn't fix the problem and it took them a couple more days to get it right. They fixed @ no additional charge but never told me what was the problem. Problem a gasket needed replacement. | ||
| Aug 2021109 miUS $845 | /Intake Cam/Air Mass Flow Sensor | ||
| Mar 2022113 miUS $222 | Water pump | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Apr 2008 - Feb 2012 | |||
| Feb 2009109000 miUS $350 | Changed control arms and bushings (bad ball joint). Noticed bad handling after on lift for new tires. replaced them myself. | ||
| Jan 2010128100 miUS $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. | ||
| Sep 2010125000 miUS $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. | ||
| Mar 2011130000 miUS $200 | Power steering pump broke. Replaced by me. | ||
| May 2011130000 miUS $50 | replaced oil filter housing gasket and oil pan gasket | ||
2000 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
170-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| BMW 3-Series in British Columbia, Canada Feb 2009 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Mar 2009126480 miC $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. | ||
| Mar 2011150660 miC $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. | ||
| Jul 2011155620 miC $750 | Door lock actuator driver side dead. No replace. Using key. | ||
| Mar 2014172980 miC $2000 | Door solenoids. Actuators. 2x. Door water membrane seal replaced 2 sides | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Colorado, United States Dec 2017 - Jul 2021 | |||
| May 201889000 miUS $700 | Replaced cooling system, belts and idlers. Brake pads and rotors. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2008 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Jan 2011143000 miUS $700 | Headlight out; it was repaired. Rear subframe was tearing out of body. Second time it happened. BMW paid part of the cost, and the rest was paid for by the repair shop that BMW had paid to fix the same issue on my car back in 2006. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Mar 2011 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Jan 2012US $2400 | The DME went bad | ||
| Jul 2012162300 miUS $1300 | Wheel bearings replaced in the rear tires Camshaft sensor, valve gasket replaced Replace cv joints Windshield washer pump replaced | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Jul 2010 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Aug 2010131000 miUS $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. | ||
| Sep 2010132000 miUS $25 | Cell phone antenna gasket failed | ||
| Oct 2010135000 miUS $1800 | Shocks and struts failed and leaking. Replaced all including mounts. New tires. | ||
| Dec 2010141000 miUS $1400 | Water pump failure drive shaft support bearing failure | ||
| Oct 2011158000 miUS $503 | Expansion Tank Failure | ||
| Jan 2012159000 miUS $600 | replaced LCAs Coolant Leak | ||
| Mar 2012161000 miUS $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. | ||
| Sep 2013202000 mi | Wheel bearings worn out, guido worn out, and control arm bushings deteriorated | ||
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States Oct 2007 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Jun 2013106000 miUS $86 | Exhaust side camshaft angle sensor replaced. | ||
| Jan 2014111000 miUS $50 | Replace fuel breather evap valve Cabin fan speed variable and sporadic. Heat and Air blower final stage resistor failed. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Ohio, United States May 2012 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Jul 2012114700 miUS $120 | Electrical connector to hot water valve had open circuit, caused A/C to blow hot air Replaced electric radiator fan | ||
| Sep 2012118000 miUS $140 | Replaced fuel pump | ||
| Mar 2013127000 miUS $650 | Persistent driveability problems that may or may not be related to an aftermarket intake. | ||
| Jul 2013132000 mi | Persistent check engine lights | ||
2000 BMW 3-Series 2dr Convertible
170-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Nova Scotia, Canada Jun 2014 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Jun 201589280 miC $200 | Oxygen sensor was cracked and gave me an error code | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Alabama, United States Jun 2014 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Mar 2015196000 miUS $100 | Replaced Ignition Coils | ||
2000 BMW 3-Series 2dr Convertible
170-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Jun 2013 - Jul 2023 | |||
| Sep 2013130000 miUS $700 | Oil leak, hoses changed. | ||
| Feb 2015137000 miUS $320 | camshaft position sensor threw code, Check engine light came on | ||
| May 2015137300 miUS $90 | Engine coil wore out, had to be replaced. Car limped home. | ||
| Feb 2018149000 miUS $17 | Replaced windshield washer pump (simple job - 1 bolt, unplug one connector and one hose) | ||
1999.5 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Victoria, Australia Dec 2012 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Jan 2013 | 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. Cooling System had leaks after leaving mechanic. Replaced Thermostat with housing, Upper & Lower hoses, Radiator, Expansion Tank, ET Cap, Water Pump. No more leaks but coolant level low warning on dash. Bleeding to attempt fix. | ||
| Apr 2013143940 miA $80 | Transmission stuck in Gear 2. Hard Link error so gears not changing at correct speeds or engine rpm. Mechanic reset engine and transmission computers/sensors and had computer relearn correct program. Car repaired after reset. | ||
| Dec 2013146940 miA $2500 | Blown head gasket Blown head gasket@235000km. Replaced with 2nd hand engine with 98000km. | ||
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