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BMW 3-Series in Connecticut, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
Jul 2010149000 miUS $500 | Alternator went at 148,000 miles. |
BMW in North Carolina, United States Nov 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
Dec 200890000 miUS $3000 | This car is a piece of junk !! A complete money hog and BMW deserves to be sued. |
BMW 3-Series in Wisconsin, United States May 2010 - Oct 2010 | |||
Jun 2010181000 mi | WATER IN FRONT PASSENGER FOOT WELL, VAPOR BARRIER BLAMMED AND REPAIRED LAST 3 TIMES WITH SAME PROBLEM. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS BUT THEY COULD NOT REPLICATE. | ||
Oct 2010187000 miUS $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. |
BMW 3-Series in Colorado, United States Apr 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
Jul 2010123000 miUS $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. |
BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Jul 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
Aug 200862000 miUS $600 | Alternator failure. |
BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Jun 2011 - Aug 2011 | |||
Jul 201174000 miUS $185 | Grill part missing |
BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2011 - Jan 2012 | |||
Jan 2012 | worn clutch. |
BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jan 2011 - Jul 2012 | |||
Jul 2011150000 miUS $160 | Headlight stopped working, bulb replaced and wiring fixed | ||
Aug 2011151000 miUS $450 | Engine mounts replaced | ||
Dec 2011155000 miUS $30 | Drivers front grill fell off Passenger front signal light started working intermittently, then stopped all together due to lose wiring | ||
Jun 2012166000 miUS $700 | Drive belt broke and was replaced. Radiator replaced | ||
Jul 2012166000 miUS $650 | Noise in front right wheel, replaced ball joint & noise is gone |
BMW in Connecticut, United States Jan 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
Feb 2007108000 miUS $250 | Broken right rear shock mount. |
BMW 3-Series in Alabama, United States Aug 2013 - Aug 2013 | |||
Aug 2013135000 miUS $630 | Replace alternator |
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
BMW 3-Series in Ohio, United States Oct 2012 - Dec 2012 | |||
Nov 2012162000 miUS $520 | Replaced belt tensioner, DISA valve |
BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Nov 2010 - Feb 2011 | |||
Dec 201079000 miUS $1200 | Fuel filter, crankcase breather valve assembly, fuel tank purge valve. Installed customer supplied headlight lenses. Front crank seal. | ||
Jan 201179000 miUS $1020 | Mass Airflow Sensor and fuel filter replaced. Motor mounts and transmission mounts replaced. |
BMW 3-Series in Minnesota, United States Nov 2008 - Nov 2014 | |||
Apr 200938000 miUS $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. | ||
Jun 200939000 miUS $60 | Low refrigerant in AC. Added refridgerant and hissing noise during operation stopped. | ||
Aug 200940000 miUS $100 | Auto transmission shifted abruptly downshifting from 2-1. Updated transmission and engine software from original versions to current (software was 4 revs old). | ||
Jun 201156000 miUS $900 | A/C compressor and dryer were leaking R134A. Replaced both units with OEM grade (not factory) parts and recharged system. | ||
Jul 201156000 miUS $150 | Replaced window regulator | ||
May 201263300 miUS $370 | Cam position sensor failed. Engine hesitated near idle and had reduced power. Check engine light was illuminated. | ||
Sep 201264000 miUS $450 | Replaced front control arm bushing Sticking front caliper | ||
Jun 201482000 miUS $700 | Thermostat and lower coolant hose were leaking. |
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
BMW 3-Series in California, United States Mar 2013 - Apr 2014 | |||
Sep 2013141000 miUS $50 | Brake Fluid Flush | ||
Apr 2014148000 miUS $120 | Fuel Pump replaced |
BMW 3-Series in Missouri, United States Sep 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
May 2022101000 miUS $675 | Replace radiator, water pump, expansion tank & hoses |
BMW 3-Series in North Carolina, United States Feb 2014 - Oct 2014 | |||
Oct 2014247000 miUS $125 | Exhaust camshaft sensor |
BMW 3-Series in Indiana, United States Jun 2008 - Dec 2012 | |||
Sep 200977000 mi | Left front control arm. Two window regulators. | ||
Jan 201188000 miUS $1000 | broken rear springs (2) replaced | ||
Sep 2012100000 miUS $100 | Idle problem |
BMW 3-Series in Wisconsin, United States Apr 2011 - Nov 2013 | |||
Oct 2013100000 miUS $240 | Dead alternator |
BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Jul 2011 - Dec 2016 | |||
Sep 2012170000 miUS $100 | Rear wiper repeatedly opened on its own while driving. The exterior switch was bad due to water leakage. | ||
Mar 2013180000 miUS $425 | Replaced rear shocks, rear springs, and upper shock mounts. | ||
Mar 2015214000 miUS $25 | Rusty exhaust let go between the cat and rear exhaust. Drilled out rusty fasteners and temporarily fixed with random hardware. | ||
Dec 2016249700 mi | Engine would not start. A compression check revealed multiple bad cylinders. Something failed inside that scattered debris which destroyed multiple cylinders. |
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual AWD
BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Oct 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
Dec 200963000 miUS $420 | Ignition coils failed/failing. Bought new coils and spark plugs and installed them. Rough idle/igniton missfire symptoms cured. | ||
Dec 201075000 miUS $250 | Problem - Worn control arm bushings. Ordered new bushings myself. These were then installed by my indy mechanic. | ||
Apr 201179000 miUS $600 | Serpentine belt broke. Towed car to shop. Shop replaced 2 idler pulleys, s. belt, water pump, coolant, rad. bleed screw. Had shop replace rear rotors and pads (wear item) while the car was there. |
BMW 3-Series in Ohio, United States Dec 2009 - Nov 2010 | |||
Aug 2010147000 miUS $200 | Worn rear shocks blown after carrying a large load in the back. Replaced with Bilsteins- done myself |
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
BMW 3-Series in Nebraska, United States Apr 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
Jun 200995000 miUS $500 | Oil leak at valve cover gasket bolt seals. | ||
Jan 2010US $500 | Front sway bar end links have rubber bushings that wear out and produce noises when going over bumps valve cover gaskets leaks near front (no. 1) - replaced gasket and rubber bolt grommets Window washer fluid leaks at motor. Motor still worked but fluid drips out of valve assembly. Replaced motor and strainer/grommet. |
BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Aug 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
Oct 201066000 miUS $750 | Belt tensioner bearings failed. Valve cover gasket leaked. |
BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jun 2018138000 miUS $580 | Head gasket blown between cylinders 5 and 6, no compression. Replaced head gasket as well as other gaskets and hoses during the repair. |
BMW 3-Series in Washington, United States Jul 2013 - Jan 2015 | |||
May 2014112900 miUS $5 | Bleed screw for cooling system cracked in half and caused the car to overheat. | ||
Jan 2015111000 miUS $35 | Vapor barriers on all 4 doors were lifting at bottom of doors |
BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Mar 2010 - Jul 2014 | |||
Apr 2010184000 miUS $1500 | Power steering hose leaking. Reservoir and hose replaced. axle boot. Fan clutch, belts, tension pulleys | ||
Feb 2011196000 miUS $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. | ||
Aug 2011200000 miUS $590 | Motor mount replacement. Evaporator core leak. Too expensive to fix, so just charged the AC. | ||
Apr 2012209000 miUS $1450 | Alternator light on. Could not hold a charge with new battery. Replaced alternator. Rear shocks replaced. Pulleys and belts replaced. | ||
Feb 2013219300 miUS $1300 | Oil pan gasket leaking. Replaced. Headlamp replaced. Oil changed. | ||
Jun 2013225000 miUS $1500 | Oil filter housing leaking.Vacuum leak. Power steering hoses leaking. | ||
Jul 2014247000 mi | Oil leak. Temperature sensor. Vacuum leak. Coolant leak. Headlight electrical issue. |
BMW 3-Series in British Columbia, Canada Nov 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
Sep 201878120 miC $235 | windshield washer fluid pump replacement | ||
May 202283080 miC $250 | Oil level sensor |
BMW 3-Series in California, United States Aug 2009 - Jul 2011 | |||
Oct 200966000 miUS $240 | VANOS oil supply line leaking - replaced |
BMW 3-Series in Nevada, United States Sep 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
Oct 201076000 miUS $5 | Loose steering, traced system, tighten steering link to rack, adjust rack tension for slack, checked alingement no toe, adjusted toe to 1/8"-3/16" toe in, steering corrected, steering smooth stright, corrected air pressure for climate. Loose steering, traced system, tighten steering link to rack, adjust rack tension for slack, checked alingement no toe, adjusted toe to 1/8"-3/16" toe in, steering corrected, steering smooth stright, corrected air pressure for climate. |
BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Jan 2007 - Aug 2011 | |||
Dec 200764000 mi | I brought it in for increasingly loose steering. They determined it was due to the front control arms which need to be replaced. I had neither the time nor the money. They said it wasn't urgent since the wheels don't 'shimmy' on braking yet. | ||
Mar 200865000 miUS $1200 | Replaced both front control arms, tightened steering, re-alignment. (Also transmission fluid change. Lubricated sticking sunroof. | ||
Jul 200867000 miUS $1200 | New blower motor and oil change. | ||
Nov 200974000 miUS $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. | ||
Dec 200974000 miUS $600 | Coolant tank rupture. Engine overheated. Coolant tank, pump, hoses, replaced. Oil leak detected in oil pan. Gasket replacement postponed. | ||
Jan 201076100 miUS $90 | Oil indicator yellow warning. Believed faulty sensor or bad oil pump causing low oil pressure. Oil level not a factor, even with known slow oil leak. Waiting for next oil change to replace sensor, pump, and pan gasket. Engine misfired. But no problem after restart, and could not replicate. | ||
Apr 201075000 miUS $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. | ||
Aug 201077000 miUS $310 | Driver's side window regulator. Second time replaced. First replaced around 2005. | ||
Apr 201179200 miUS $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. | ||
Jun 201180000 miUS $437 | Replaced the oil filter housing gasket after 'heavy leak' was found by mechanic when car was in shop for brake service. | ||
Aug 201180000 mi | Wanted new control arms...again! Terrible rattle. Finally done with the damn car. 80k miles and I've spent so much its cheaper to have a car payment. I will never own another bimmer out of warranty. I won't own another BMW for a while. |
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Mar 2013 - Oct 2013 | |||
Apr 2013144500 miUS $250 | Oil Separator Valve |
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD
BMW 3-Series in Georgia, United States Aug 2008 - Jan 2010 | |||
Jul 2008US $1100 | In July, 2008: coolant leak: required radiator replacement. | ||
Dec 2008142000 miUS $925 | Car would not start: towed to shop; fuel pump and filter were replaced, also oil service while there. | ||
Dec 2009152000 miUS $1100 | HVAC fan oil leak |
BMW 3-Series in Missouri, United States Jul 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
Sep 201083000 mi | window regulator, used zip ties to hold metal piece in place due to plastic clips breaking. |
BMW 3-Series in California, United States Nov 2007 - Mar 2016 | |||
Sep 200877000 miUS $235 | Coolant expansion tank cracked. Replaced tank and upper radiator hose. | ||
Feb 200979000 mi | Passenger window regulator failed. Repaired window slider with cable ties. | ||
Mar 200981000 miUS $20 | Hood Roundel lost paint. Replaced with new one. | ||
Jan 201089000 miUS $25 | Check Engine Light came on. Bought code reader and read codes. Replaced Gas Cap. | ||
Nov 201199000 miUS $800 | Worn control arm bushings replaced | ||
Feb 2012101400 miUS $65 | Code thrown for Camshaft Position Sensor, Replaced Sensor. | ||
Feb 2013105600 miUS $140 | Worn Belt tensioner replaced | ||
Sep 2014111000 miUS $25 | Replaced Windshield Washer Motor | ||
Mar 2015119000 miUS $350 | Broken rear window regulator | ||
Mar 2016128000 mi | Oil Filter Housing Gasket leaking. Gasket replaced. |
BMW 3-Series in Missouri, United States Aug 2007 - May 2010 | |||
Dec 2009114000 miUS $480 | Hose to power steering reservoir ruptured and caused damage to reservoir. Both were replaced. | ||
Jan 2010116000 miUS $47 | Upper radiator hose began to leak from bleed screw. Found a crack, so replaced. | ||
Feb 2010118000 miUS $315 | Cooling system overhaul. All hoses, expansion tank and water pump replaced. Expansion tank was found to be cracked and leaking at base. |
BMW 3-Series in Kentucky, United States Jun 2015 - Jul 2015 | |||
Jul 2015166000 miUS $2500 | Repair excedes worthe daily |
BMW 3-Series in Utah, United States Mar 2012 - Jul 2012 | |||
Jun 2012119000 miUS $95 | Accessory belt bearings where worn and cause a low rattle noise in the engine bay. Parts were replaced and haven't had a problem since. I just got in the car to drive it home from my mechanic's shop after they concluded the previous repair. After the engine ran for about 1 minute, the Service Engine Soon light came on. My mechanic said my idle control valve needed cleaning |
BMW 3-Series in Bulgaria Dec 2015 - Jun 2016 | |||
Jan 2016$50 | Plastic intake boot and adjoining vacuum hose were old (original 2001 parts) and had cracked causing unmetered air intake which caused a minor rich condition. |
BMW 3-Series in Washington, United States Dec 2014 - Mar 2016 | |||
Jan 2015104200 miUS $1300 | Replaced worn: Front control arm bushing Rear trailing arm bushing Front sway bar bushing Replaced power steering supply/return hoses. | ||
Sep 2015103000 miUS $680 | Left front and left rear window regulators. |
BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Jul 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
Aug 200960760 miC $2434 | Crankcase vent stuck but seems very expensive to repair. |
BMW 3-Series in California, United States Feb 2007 - Jun 2018 | |||
Aug 2007104000 miUS $15 | Cracked rubber intake boot letting unmetered air into engine causing check engine light. Replaced lower intake boot, cleared code. | ||
Dec 2008128000 miUS $60 | Thermostat failed open. Replaced thermostat and flushed/filled coolant. | ||
May 2009135000 miUS $80 | Ignition switch failure prevented engine from starting. | ||
Jul 2009138000 miUS $80 | Replaced failed coolant expansion tank. | ||
Aug 2010155300 miUS $600 | Electric cooling fan failure. Fan replaced. Crack in radiator tank. Radiator replaced. | ||
Sep 2011173000 miUS $1500 | Suspension components worn out after 172,000 miles and causing noisy and sloppy ride. | ||
Feb 2012180000 miUS $375 | Failed joint in driveshaft. Replaced driveshaft. | ||
Jun 2012186000 miUS $50 | Water pipe to expansion tank hose leaking. Replaced hose, refilled and bled cooling system. | ||
Oct 2012194000 miUS $80 | Crank position sensor failed. Replaced sensor and cleared adaptations. | ||
Mar 2013200000 miUS $60 | Windshield washer pump failed - leaking. Replaced pump. | ||
Jul 2013205800 miUS $60 | Oil level sensor malfunction. Replaced sensor. | ||
Sep 2013210000 mi | Factory installed clutch starting to show signs of being worn out at 210,000 miles. Replaced clutch. | ||
Apr 2014220800 miUS $500 | Power steering pump failure. Replaced power steering pump, all hoses, and reservoir. | ||
Feb 2015238000 miUS $60 | Thermostat failed open. Replaced thermostat and topped off/bled cooling system. Ignition coil for cylinder 3 failed. Replaced coil. | ||
Mar 2015239000 miUS $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. |
BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Apr 2010 - Jan 2018 | |||
Feb 201177000 miUS $60 | Replaced a leaking valve cover gasket. | ||
Sep 201185000 miUS $30 | Crack in air intake boot causing a check engine/service engine soon light. Replaced cracked intake boot and reset SES light. | ||
Jan 2012113000 mi | Mass air flow sensor. | ||
Feb 201292000 mi | Mass air flow sensor and lower intake boot replaced. Problem was left over from prior month due to lag in placing parts order. | ||
Aug 2012100000 miUS $5 | Oil filter housing gasket failed and the car developed a slow oil leak. Replaced failed gasket, resolving issue. Power steering fluid reservoir hoses were leaking. Replaced both hoses and clamps, resolving problem. | ||
Nov 2012103700 miUS $180 | Driver side seatbelt pretensioner and wiring harness failed. Both were replaced. Second trip five days later. | ||
Dec 2012105000 mi | Two more trips for SRS light, pretensioner and wiring harness. Update: came back on two weeks later. | ||
Dec 2013117000 mi | Replaced worn bulb housings for running lights and turn signals. | ||
Sep 2014124000 miUS $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. | ||
Dec 2015139000 miUS $1200 | Replaced failed ignitor unit and xenon bulb. Yaw sensor failed. |
BMW 3-Series in California, United States Mar 2009 - Jun 2014 | |||
Jun 2009110000 miUS $100 | Window regulator | ||
Nov 2009115000 miUS $100 | Oil level sensor replacement | ||
Jan 2010116000 miUS $1000 | gasket replacement | ||
Jul 2010118300 miUS $800 | 2 window regulators | ||
Mar 2011126000 miUS $700 | Replaced fuel pump. | ||
Apr 2014144000 miUS $60 | Fan resistor replaced | ||
Jun 2014144000 miUS $1100 | Cooling fan AND radiator |
BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Dec 2009 - May 2010 | |||
Mar 201082000 mi | Valve cover gasket. Motor mounts. Turn signal short. |
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual AWD
BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Dec 2012 - May 2014 | |||
Nov 2013192300 miUS $300 | Severe oil leakage, burning oil |
BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Dec 2007 - Mar 2019 | |||
Mar 2008112220 miC $420 | Exhaust cam position sensor. | ||
Oct 2014223500 miC $1000 | Shocks, broken rear springs, RTAB, FCAB, steering universal, power steering lines. All fuel injectors (leaking fuel in cold weather). Replace front drive axle. U joint broken. (4 wheel drive) | ||
Oct 2015231440 miC $500 | Brakes failed. Rear line rusted through. Both rear lines replaced. | ||
Feb 2016236500 miC $500 | Rad leaking at passenger side corner. | ||
Mar 2018266314 miC $2000 | Replace both front wheel bearings | ||
Mar 2019285200 miC $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. |
BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2012 - Aug 2013 | |||
May 201383000 miUS $650 | replace rear springs (that had been replaced 4 years ago) driver's window won't go up and down - replace regulator |
BMW 3-Series in New Hampshire, United States Jun 2012 - Jul 2015 | |||
Oct 2012153000 miUS $185 | Right front axle seal had a leak and needed to be repaired. Exhaust leak where the cat meets the front muffler. | ||
Mar 2013157000 miUS $130 | ABS speed sensor failed -> no speedo, DSC, ABS. OEM replacement cost $130, took 5 minutes. | ||
Jun 2013158000 miUS $600 | Stuck rear caliper; replaced both rears with rmfd and flushed/bled brakes. Two noisy wheel bearings (driver rear, passenger front) replaced. | ||
Aug 2014165000 miUS $15 | Turn signal socket burned out. Replaced with new. |
BMW 3-Series in Ohio, United States Sep 2010 - Feb 2011 | |||
Nov 2010129000 miUS $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). |
BMW 3-Series in Michigan, United States Nov 2013 - Apr 2018 | |||
Mar 2014213000 miUS $100 | Expansion tank developed a crack and was leaking. Replaced the tank. | ||
Jul 2014215700 mi | Oil leak developed at higher RPM - valve cover gasket was replaced | ||
Jan 2015210800 miUS $58 | The DISA valve had broken and was clicking loudly. I purchased a DISA valve repair kit on Amazon. | ||
Jun 2016236000 miUS $28 | Exhaust Cam Sensor needed to be replaced as it was throwing a trouble code P0369 (i think) | ||
Oct 2016230000 miUS $50 | Replaced lock relays in GM5 module. |
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Jul 2011 - May 2014 | |||
Aug 201159000 miUS $480 | Front passenger control arm worn out. Replaced. | ||
Jun 201266000 miUS $1027 | Valve cover leaking - replaced Power Steering pump leaking Windshield washer motor non-operational | ||
Feb 201368200 miUS $1230 | Leaking hoses, replaced coolant overflow, replaced coolant cap. |
BMW 3-Series in Tennessee, United States Jul 2010 - Dec 2010 | |||
Oct 201095000 miUS $59 | Control arm bushing replacement. |
BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2011 - Sep 2013 | |||
Oct 2011131000 miUS $175 | low oil sensor burned out |
BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Apr 2012 - Apr 2015 | |||
Jun 201241540 mi | Gas tank valve was stuck, it was impossible to fill up the tank. The pump trigger kept kicking back, as the gas was draining very slowly in the neck. | ||
Jul 201242340 mi | The rubber neck was plugged with debris. They ordered a new rubber neck from Germany. They had replaced the gas tank during the previous visit, but it hadn't fixed the problem. | ||
Mar 201353320 mi | Runs out of gas while the gauge shows 1/4 tank gas. Gauges tested working fine, guessing one of the two sending units or jet pump failure. Dealer suggested to replace all three items to be safe. Estimate $1450 including labour. | ||
Jun 201357660 mi | Forums suggested that replacing the fuel filter or using fuel cleaner might fix the inaccurate fuel gauge. I did both, and the gauge then operated correctly. I'm not sure which one remedy fixed the issue. | ||
Dec 201466340 miC $100 | Oil level sensor defective, replaced defective sensor. Parts $49, labour $45. |
BMW 3-Series in California, United States Aug 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
Sep 2010103000 miUS $1100 | Smog test turned into a nightmare. Vacuum leak led to inability to quickly get codes to reset in order to redo test. | ||
Oct 2010104000 miUS $50 | Replaced window wiper wash pump |
BMW 3-Series in Nebraska, United States Aug 2007 - Aug 2013 | |||
Oct 2007102000 miUS $756 | Cyclone filter replaced (oil separator) | ||
Jan 2008102000 miUS $800 | Replace front lower control arms and bushings | ||
Mar 2008105000 miUS $250 | Thermostat replaced. Valve cover replaced. | ||
Apr 2008107000 miUS $80 | Replaced idler pulley. Replaced broken cooling fan. | ||
Sep 2008116000 miUS $400 | Replaced power steering pump. | ||
Dec 2008120000 miUS $11 | Tail light ground wire corroded. | ||
Jun 2009125000 mi | water pump towing company damaged the tie rod during tow |
BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jan 2008 - Mar 2013 | |||
Feb 200863000 miUS $250 | Keyfob will not remember program to unlock doors. Keyfob needs to be replaced. | ||
Sep 200865000 miUS $500 | Sunroof's interior shade rolled back into the interior portion of the headliner when the sunroof's exterior portion was retracted. | ||
Jan 201076700 miUS $290 | Oil sender was replaced | ||
Oct 201279000 miUS $2000 | steering felt wobbly and clunk sound when stopped. |
BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Mar 2015 - Mar 2018 | |||
Sep 2015128000 miUS $110 | Camshaft Sensor. Spark Plugs |
BMW 3-Series in Georgia, United States Aug 2007 - Feb 2014 | |||
Jan 200977000 miUS $230 | Replaced alternator bearing. | ||
Feb 2011118300 mi | airbag light on CRANK SENSOR | ||
Jan 2012119300 miUS $60 | REPLACED THERMOSTAT |
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
BMW 3-Series in Rhode Island, United States Dec 2006 - Sep 2014 | |||
Nov 200768000 miUS $560 | The right outer CV joint boot ripped. | ||
Nov 200878000 miUS $236 | Tail light carriers and connections needed to be replaced. Blinkers blinked too fast most of the time. | ||
Mar 201089000 miUS $200 | Idle control/regulator valve. Erratic idle. | ||
Jul 201093000 miUS $180 | The replacement water pump I installed about 2 years ago seized. Bearing frozen solid. | ||
Nov 2011107000 miUS $70 | Valve cover gasket replaced. Oil line for vanos replaced. Replaced the spark plugs for the first time in cars life. | ||
Jan 2012108300 miUS $188 | Valve cover gasket replaced. | ||
Aug 2012113400 miUS $250 | Replaced intake and exhaust cam sensors. | ||
Dec 2012117000 miUS $1000 | Driver's side outer CV joint boot replaced for the second time. | ||
Jan 2013110200 mi | Replaced fuel pump. | ||
May 2013121700 miUS $459 | Passenger side outer CV joint boot replaced for the second time. | ||
Oct 2013125300 miUS $300 | Replaced adjuster unit (DISA) valve. | ||
Aug 2014131200 mi | Replaced upper and lower radiator hoses, expansion tank, and radiator. |
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
BMW 3-Series in California, United States Nov 2007 - Oct 2011 | |||
May 2009118000 miUS $800 | Replaced window regulator, brake fluid flush, oil service, wiper inserts, fan belts replaced. | ||
Sep 2009121000 miUS $325 | there was a leak in the power steering hose. had to clean it up and i guess replace the hose |
BMW 3-Series in Maryland, United States Apr 2015 - Jul 2017 | |||
Jul 2015178700 miUS $150 | replace A-arm bushing Radiator and expansion tank replaced | ||
Oct 2015177000 miUS $200 | Replace water pump and belts. | ||
Feb 2016177000 miUS $25 | Left, rear shock mount | ||
Nov 2016179600 miUS $21 | Replaced gauge cluster with used item from eBay. Replace window regulator slides. | ||
May 2017178000 miUS $600 | Water in oil, removed, resurfaced and replaced head. Inspected head and block for cracks with no indication. Head gasket showed no indication of failure either. |
BMW 3-Series in Colorado, United States Oct 2007 - Oct 2010 | |||
Dec 200768000 miUS $175 | Crankshaft Position Sensor failure | ||
Aug 200872000 miUS $1100 | Power steering pump failing. Windshield washer pump failure. | ||
Oct 200976000 miUS $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) | ||
Nov 200976200 mi | noise associated with cold starting. only occurred for 2-3 minutes after cold start. Advised it was associated with cold engine start in cold conditions (valve diverted exterior air flow until engine warmed?) Car is going to Arizona so not a prob. | ||
May 201079000 miUS $300 | Passenger side window would not operate properly. window regulator motor replaced. | ||
Sep 201086000 miUS $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. |
BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Jul 2013 - Feb 2015 | |||
Apr 2014141340 miC $1200 | Replaced bushings, etc. | ||
Jul 2014145160 miC $800 | Alternator replaced. | ||
Dec 2014151900 miC $200 | Coolant expansion tank cracked, spilling all coolant in middle of traffic jam.... No fun. | ||
Feb 2015151900 mi | The BMW's door locks were a bit finicky and inconsistent (though officially undiagnosed). Beyond that it was ready for a new owner and was still pretty solid. |
BMW 3-Series in California, United States May 2011 - May 2013 | |||
Jul 2011120300 miUS $400 | the aircon/heater fan turned on and wouldn't shut off unless I disconnected the battery. $400 later, the "final stage resistor" had to be replaced to fix the problem. | ||
Dec 2011132000 miUS $411 | Front sway bar bushings | ||
Feb 2013154700 miUS $607 | Replacement of oil filter stand gasket Replacement of valve cover - cracked. Driver's window regulator replacement, $450 Driver's side drip molding (exterior). $256 |
BMW 3-Series in South Africa Apr 2012 - Jul 2018 | |||
May 2012163740 miR 200 | Car would not start and had to be towed to the repair shop. Fuel pump was replaced. | ||
Jul 2012166860 miR 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. | ||
Dec 2012173600 miR 100 | Window regulator was replaced. Door handle cable turned out to be faulty as well. | ||
Feb 2013175700 miR 1200 | Evaporator was replaced. It is a huge job that requires removal of the entire dashboard. | ||
Apr 2013177400 miR 25 | Door handle cable was replaced with part sourced from breakers yard | ||
Sep 2013186000 mi | car will not start, feeds too much fuel, floods and fouls spark plugs Plugs were replaced and car started after a lot of cranking Driver's seat not moving anymore. It happened after repeatedly attempting (and finally succeeding) to start car after replacing plugs. | ||
Feb 2014189100 mi | Clutch replaced, it burnt and the car smelled very bad | ||
Nov 2014195300 miR 40 | Battery was not charging and alternator warning light was on. Replace assembly with voltage regulator and bushes. Problem fixed. | ||
Feb 2015197780 mi | Battery was replaced | ||
Jul 2015201500 miR 150 | Oil leak - tappet cover gasket was replaced. | ||
May 2018213900 miR 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. |
BMW 3-Series in Oklahoma, United States Feb 2015 - Jun 2016 | |||
Feb 2015146000 mi | Thermostat housing leaked coolant from weep hole. Replaced housing under warranty | ||
May 2015146000 miUS $1600 | Leaking shifter rod seal Rear differential leaking, pinion seal and both side deals replaced Front main seal leaking oil | ||
Jun 2015147000 miUS $650 | Leaking oil pan gasket | ||
Mar 2016156000 miUS $583 | Worn lower control arm bushings | ||
Apr 2016156300 miUS $935 | Alternator failed. Alternator replaced. |
BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Nov 2008 - Aug 2012 | |||
Apr 2009143000 miUS $500 | Coolant system leak. Replaced radiator, cap and expansion tank hose. | ||
Aug 2009147000 miUS $300 | Power steering hoses were cracked, power steering fluid leaking. Replaced two hoses and topped off fluid. | ||
Nov 2010162000 miUS $1212 | Replaced failed LF window regulator. Replaced failing crank vent valve and associated hoses. Oil filter housing leaking at gasket. | ||
Feb 2011165100 miUS $450 | Engine thermostat replaced | ||
Jan 2012175000 mi | LF wheel bearing was noisy; replaced. Serpentine belt was cracking; replaced. Oil pan gasket leaking; topped off oil. | ||
Aug 2012180000 miUS $600 | control arm bushings, and one other thing I can't remember |
BMW 3-Series in South Carolina, United States Jul 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
Nov 2012148400 miUS $65 | Fuel pump replaced because of symptoms, but problem turned out to be cam sensor. Cam sensor | ||
Mar 2013152000 miUS $287 | oil leak from ofhg, main front seal, oil pan gasket | ||
Jul 2013154500 miUS $150 | Worn out guibo, CSB | ||
Aug 2013155400 miUS $500 | Struts, shocks | ||
Feb 2014159000 miUS $150 | Clunking noise, so replaced tie rod ends and brakes at the same time | ||
Mar 2014160000 miUS $110 | leak in lower hose. replaced expansion tank by mistake too | ||
May 2014161400 miUS $270 | Control arms | ||
Jul 2016175000 miUS $65 | Ignition coil cylinder 1 failed |
BMW 3-Series in Nebraska, United States May 2007 - Jun 2011 | |||
Jul 2009104000 mi | Replaced secondary air pump. | ||
Jan 2010114000 mi | seized left front brake caliper. replaced both front calipers, pads, surfaced rotors. | ||
Aug 2010125000 miUS $850 | replaced power steering pump and reservoir had intermittent fast blinking of right rear blinker, coupled with occasional bulb-out warning lights. this was traced to a ground issue, which was repaired. | ||
Jan 2011130272 miUS $210 | replaced lower control arm bushings replaced failed expansion tank. replaced failed cooling expansion tank. | ||
Mar 2011130970 miUS $485 | Replaced alternator Replaced alternator |
BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Dec 2010 - Dec 2012 | |||
Jul 201187000 miUS $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. | ||
Aug 201187000 miUS $3000 | repaired oil leaks, valve cover gaskets, front seal gasket, oil service, oil sensor, thermostat, stablilizer bushings, sunroof shield repair. |
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual AWD
BMW 3-Series in Connecticut, United States May 2010 - Nov 2014 | |||
Jul 2010115000 miUS $950 | Alternator went | ||
Oct 2011128000 miUS $60 | Replaced leaking valve cover gasket | ||
Apr 2013150800 miUS $600 | Outer CV joing ripped, need new axle. Only lasted approximately 60,000 mi. Got a Thermostat stuck open code. Replacing thermostat Lasted aprox. 60,000 miles | ||
Jun 2013152000 miUS $450 | Driveshaft U joint was loose. Required driveshaft to be replaced | ||
Aug 2013155000 miUS $99 | Expansion tank cracked and developed a leak. Expansion tank and cap replaced. Coolant refilled and blead | ||
Jan 2014150300 miUS $25 | CV boot clamp was loose. Added grease to CV boot and applied new clamp | ||
Jul 2014164200 miUS $65 | Sway bar end links were worn causing clunking sound. Replaced end links and problem was fixed |
BMW 3-Series in California, United States Dec 2006 - Sep 2019 | |||
May 200784000 miUS $2300 | Turn indicator flashes faster than usual at first. Power steering plumbing (fluid lines). U-joint boots on on driving axles (AWD) replaced. | ||
Aug 200789000 miUS $1700 | Opted to fix power steering problem reported in May. Differential seal leaks | ||
Sep 200789000 miUS $1500 | Fuel pump not reliable on steep uphill slope. Pump and Filter replaced. | ||
Mar 200891000 miUS $2000 | Alternator failed. Power surge from failing alternator blew out all 4 headlight bulbs. | ||
Jan 200993000 miUS $850 | Failure of regulators for electric windows. | ||
Mar 200993000 miUS $450 | Thermostat sticking caused check-engine light. Valve cover gasket issue. | ||
Apr 2011100000 miUS $2000 | Speakers in each door either detached or attachment ring deteriorated. Window regulators broke again. | ||
Dec 2014107000 miUS $2000 | Rear shock fluid depletd Battery died | ||
Jul 2015107200 mi | Stick wiggly and loose. | ||
Jan 2016107200 miUS $2241 | Bad Seals around doors. Had to go back to fix. | ||
Feb 2016108000 mi | More leaks found and incomplete work from first trip. |
168-horsepower 2.2L I6 5-speed manual RWD
BMW 3-Series in Netherlands Jun 2016 - Apr 2020 | |||
Jun 2016117800 mi€250 | I changed the valve cover gasket, (that thing was zo dried out, brittle. it broke into a lot of pieces when i removed it.) also replaced the head-ventilation-hoses |
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual 2WD
BMW 3-Series in Macedonia, F.Y.R.O. Aug 2011 - Sep 2011 | |||
Sep 2011115940 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. |
6-cylinder manual AWD
BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2006 - Mar 2010 | |||
Jan 200765000 miUS $1500 | DMTL Pump was faulty (fixed connection). They replaced the Thermostat. |
6-cylinder manual 2WD
BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Aug 2012 - Sep 2014 | |||
Oct 2012136080 miC $200 | Replaced control arm bushings | ||
Oct 2013147540 miC $150 | Replaced hood locks and cables | ||
Sep 2014161200 mi | Front shock blown. Stabilizer link broken. |
BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
Sep 200727000 miUS $140 | Cam position sensor, exhaust side failed and was replaced. | ||
Nov 200728000 miUS $50 | Cam position sensor, intake replaced. | ||
Jan 200936000 mi | Replacement of hose as preventative maintenance. |
BMW 3-Series in Minnesota, United States Aug 2007 - Sep 2009 | |||
Sep 200785000 miUS $500 | Lower control arms replaced with ball joints and bushings | ||
Apr 200894000 miUS $262 | Heard whistling noise then vibration noise. Looked under hood and could see the waterpump turning out of round. | ||
Feb 2009105000 miUS $50 | Valve cover gasket was leaking. Two hour "Do It Yourself" job. | ||
Mar 2009106000 miUS $1100 | Clutch started slipping. |
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
BMW 3-Series in Nuevo Leon, Mexico Aug 2007 - Feb 2010 | |||
Oct 200752080 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. | ||
Feb 200854560 mi$200 | Passenger side front window regulator. | ||
Jul 200969440 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. | ||
Dec 200971300 mi$850 | Motor oil leak. Tranny fluid leak. Faulty instrument cluster. |
BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Oct 2008 - Jul 2009 | |||
Mar 200961000 miUS $50 | Hood emblem was peeling off. |
BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Dec 2006 - Jan 2010 | |||
Oct 200856000 miUS $650 | Belt driving alternator was slipping due to faulty tensioner. Replaced. | ||
Dec 200963000 mi | Power steering pump. |
333-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD
BMW 3-Series in Nebraska, United States Aug 2014 - Mar 2016 | |||
Apr 201584200 miUS $200 | Replaced oil level and temperature sensor in oil pan. Also replace oil pressure sensor in oil filter housing. Finally, throttle position sensor at the front of the engine was replaced. |
BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Feb 2013 - Feb 2018 | |||
Sep 201434000 miUS $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. | ||
May 201535000 miUS $150 | One of two horns quit, sounded wheezy/weak. Replaced both. | ||
Oct 201537200 miUS $550 | I limped car home when it started badly (even worse than previous VANOS issue) and CEL. Turns out on 3 cyls coils were gone. Past recall, but previous owners did not put enough miles to get to the issue in time. Saved 200$ by ordering parts. |
BMW 3-Series in Ohio, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jun 201153000 miUS $120 | Bad final stage resistor for control of HVAC blower. | ||
Aug 201155000 miUS $1300 | mass air flow meter went out of tolerance differential pinion shaft seal replaced due to small lubricant leak | ||
Nov 201467000 miUS $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 |
BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Feb 2014 - Aug 2022 | |||
Jun 201487000 miUS $40 | Slow differential seal leak. | ||
May 201697300 miUS $200 | Coil pack was cracked and needed to be replaced. | ||
Sep 2021112000 miUS $10000 | subframe repair cracks and reinforcement replaced all suspension bushings replaced rod bearings | ||
May 2022113000 miUS $1000 | AC recharge | ||
Aug 2022113000 miUS $400 | accessory belt replacement |
BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Jun 2015 - Jul 2016 | |||
May 201685300 miUS $210 | Engine and AC belts, tensioners, and pulleys replaced due to squeaking/chirping pulley. |
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
BMW 3-Series in California, United States Nov 2011 - Mar 2018 | |||
Jun 2012101000 miUS $570 | Vanos valve leaking oil; no associated idle problems | ||
Mar 2013110000 miUS $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 | ||
Nov 2013118000 miUS $406 | Front control arm bushings worn; last replaced 8/11 @90k mi |
BMW 3-Series in California, United States Aug 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
Oct 201148200 miUS $885 | Cam sensors had to be replaced | ||
Dec 201370000 miUS $760 | Radiator Overflow assembly,float, and window washer bottle and sensor | ||
Nov 201482000 miUS $256 | BMW Battery went dead after exactly 3 years almost to the day. | ||
Mar 201589000 miUS $5 | Clip that holds up the brake light cables broke | ||
Aug 201591000 miUS $600 | Radiator cracked Oil Filter Housing Leaking two weeks after radiator | ||
Sep 201592000 miUS $358 | Power steering hoses leaking | ||
Apr 201699397 miUS $368 | Replace front control arm bushings | ||
Aug 2016102222 miUS $422 | Replace drivers side window regulator without motor | ||
Feb 2017107710 miUS $337 | Valve Cover Gasket Replaced | ||
Jul 2017112000 miUS $65 | Battery went bad less than 3 years. Battery replaced under warranty. | ||
Sep 2017113605 miUS $925 | Replace a, b, c pillars on both sides of interior | ||
Feb 2018118122 miUS $123 | Replace passenger side rear bulb carrier | ||
May 2018119964 miUS $579 | Passenger side seat belt broken and replaced, roundel on front had to be replaced | ||
Jun 2018125000 miUS $1070 | Motor and Transmission Mounts Replaced Window Regulator without Motor and Door Lock Actuator Replaced |
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States May 2014 - Jun 2015 | |||
Dec 2014172000 miUS $120 | thermostat failed soft (too cold malice also replaced water pump due to age (no issues) |
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD
BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Sep 2010 - Jan 2011 | |||
Sep 2010128964 miUS $32 | Oil Filter Housing Gasket R&R FCAB's R&R with PowerFlex Bushings R&R Tensioner Pulley 4 Wheel Alignment. *It was severely out of spec and showed excessive inside front tire wear due to excessive toe in. R&R passenger side upper strut mount Repaired mushroomed strut tower. | ||
Oct 2010128700 miUS $6 | Fixed Vacuum leak on the DISA seal sealing surfaces by using RTV Silicone. R&R Fuel Filter *tested the fuel filter and pitch black gas came out of it. Fixed Vacuum leak on the DISA seal sealing surfaces by using RTV Silicone. |
BMW 3-Series in Missouri, United States Jul 2014 - Mar 2015 | |||
Jul 2014129000 miUS $40 | Upper intake boot was ripped. | ||
Feb 2015133000 miUS $1018 | Replaced clutch. I think the self-adjusting springs went. | ||
Mar 2015133000 mi | Drivers side door must be unlocked with a key - the actuator failed around 105k and I never could stomach the $500 to fix it. Starting around 90k the heated seat elements had shorts in them that would overheat (burn you) even on the lowest setting. New seat covers about $2k and I could never stomach it. I'd randomly get a engine light - after reading codes the suspect was the thermostat even though it held temp fine. Reset the code and it would go away for months, weeks or days. Popped up around 110k. |
BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Feb 2009 - Jun 2014 | |||
May 200939000 miUS $105 | Exhaust camshaft sensor quit. Replaced camshaft sensor and the check engine light went off. |
BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Sep 2008 - Jul 2015 | |||
Apr 200996100 miC $220 | Camshaft Position Sensor. DIY replacement; about 1 hour including cleanup (15 mins of actual "work"). | ||
Jun 200996100 miC $400 | Replaced FCABa (Front control arm bushings) and the control arms themselves. Used new control arms and pre-pressed bushings for ease of owner install. Steering tightened up nicely after install, and slight vibration during heavy braking disappeared. | ||
Jun 2012120900 miC $250 | Replaced power steering pump & serpentine belts (since I had to take it off anyway). Power steering was starting to "groan". | ||
Sep 2012122760 mi | Replaced both rear wheel bearings. |
BMW 3-Series in California, United States Aug 2008 - Apr 2016 | |||
Apr 200976000 miUS $12 | Front turn signal bulb socket had corroded terminals, replaced | ||
Sep 200982000 miUS $900 | Alternator failure | ||
Jan 2010138200 mi | Interior headliner trim around the window sagged again, very common for earlier e46 coupes. Fixed myself using epoxy. Will probably have to fix it again in four years. | ||
Feb 2012114000 miUS $1300 | Coolant expansion tank crack. Also replaced water pump, thermostat, hoses, belts. RattlIng through steering wheel. Front Bushings replace on both sides. | ||
Aug 2012120500 miUS $200 | Trunk lid handle broken off. Replaced and reprinted. This is the 2nd time in 10 years. | ||
Jul 2013128500 miUS $200 | A pillar trim pealing, replaced. Floor mats falling apart, replaced. Cover for wiper motors | ||
Nov 2014148000 miUS $1300 | Control arm Mass air sensor | ||
Jul 2015150500 miUS $200 | Bracket holding exhaust pipe loose, rusted Windshield washer fluid pump broken | ||
Apr 2016158000 miUS $400 | B and c pillar coverings replaced due to sagging cloth covering |
BMW 3-Series in Georgia, United States Dec 2006 - May 2010 | |||
Apr 200856000 miUS $450 | Shifter detent needed to be resurfaced and polished. Gear shift was sticking in 5th gear in cold weather for several years leading up to repair. | ||
Jul 200858000 miUS $70 | DIY - Replaced leaking thermostat. | ||
Dec 200974000 miUS $438 | Worn differential mount bushings. Replaced by independent mechanic. | ||
Jan 2010US $60 | Engine developed a minor oil leak; replaced valve cover gasket. Problem has been resolved. |
BMW 3-Series in Washington, United States Mar 2014 - Mar 2015 | |||
Apr 201467000 miUS $1200 | alternator |
BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Jul 2010 - Aug 2014 | |||
Sep 2010142000 miUS $200 | cam position sensor A/C evap/refill | ||
Aug 2014158000 miUS $300 | Maf, ignition coil |
BMW 3-Series in California, United States Sep 2011 - Sep 2012 | |||
Sep 2012122000 miUS $130 | Replaced camshaft position sensor |
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Jan 2011 - Jan 2016 | |||
Oct 2011172000 miUS $40 | Blown upper radiator hose, temporary repair then hose replacement. | ||
Jan 2012179000 miUS $60 | Detected leak in water pump area, replaced thermostat housing gasket then water pump, even though old water pump was still functioning save for O-ring seal. | ||
Jul 2012192200 miUS $100 | Passenger side window regulator. | ||
Feb 2013208100 miUS $3000 | Reverse gear failed while rocking the car out of snow. Complete rebuild needed. | ||
Jun 2013216000 miUS $100 | PCV hoses cracked leading to fault code. Difficult to diagnose, relatively easy to fix. | ||
Feb 2014230700 mi | Torque converter failure, repaired under warranty. | ||
Oct 2014247000 miUS $18 | Leaky temperature sensor at lower radiator hose, replaced. | ||
Jul 2015264000 miUS $80 | Replaced secondary coolant hose. | ||
Dec 2015275000 miUS $30 | Replaced upper radiator hose (bleed valve cracked) | ||
Jan 2016252000 miUS $60 | Replaced all 6 ignition coils. |
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
BMW 3-Series in Washington, United States Apr 2016 - Jun 2016 | |||
Jun 2016151000 miUS $100 | The xenon bulbs were getting more purple and shutting off intermittently. I replaced both bulbs and now functionality is restored and light color has returned to factory tint (white-light blue) |
BMW 3-Series in District of Columbia, United States Nov 2011 - Jun 2016 | |||
May 201267500 miUS $1700 | Replaced shocks and struts all around after noticing deteriorated ride quality | ||
Oct 201372200 miUS $1182 | Rear coil springs - rusted out; one was borken, one nearly broken Front suspension bushings | ||
Dec 201576000 miUS $100 | Check engine light was on; evaporative emissions system valve faulty; ordered part online and replaced; |
BMW 3-Series in Nevada, United States Sep 2007 - Sep 2010 | |||
Oct 200778000 mi | Low coolant level due do air bleeder screw broken in half and spewing coolant. Dealer removed broken screw and installed a new one in less than 30 minutes at no charge to me. | ||
May 200883000 miUS $55 | Final stage resistor was failing, causing the a/c blower to be erratic. Replaced it myself and it's working fine now. | ||
Jul 200989000 miUS $40 | Speedometer stopped working after removing needles to change gauge face. Ended up replacing all cluster stepper motors with new motors purchased off eBay. | ||
Sep 200989000 miUS $30 | Front driver side turn signal assembly removed itself from the car while travelling on the highway. Had to replace turn signal assembly. | ||
Dec 200990000 miUS $50 | Replaced windshield cowl due to dryrot on seal against windshield. |
333-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD
BMW 3-Series in California, United States Feb 2011 - Sep 2013 | |||
Aug 201278486 miUS $120 | Replaced Rear differential Replaced camshaft position sensor Replaced oil temp sensor |
BMW 3-Series in Alabama, United States Mar 2014 - Jun 2014 | |||
Mar 2014105000 miUS $180 | Convertible top failed to open. Replaced "flap" motor. Trunk did not register closed with car's electronics causing the convertible top to not operate. Repaired wiring harness at trunk to resolve problem. | ||
Apr 2014105700 miUS $56 | Passenger door window regulator failed. Replaced regulator and motor assembly. | ||
May 2014106100 miUS $23 | Replaced squealing idler pulley. |
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Oct 2013 - Oct 2017 | |||
Nov 2013158300 miUS $1035 | Bad fuel pump relay required replacement of fuel pump. |
BMW 3-Series in New Hampshire, United States Jan 2012 - Mar 2015 | |||
Nov 201492900 mi | Replacement of tie rod bushings |
BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Dec 2008 - Aug 2014 | |||
Mar 2009115000 miUS $200 | Grille fell out of hood requiring replacement. | ||
Sep 2009121000 miUS $400 | replace leaking valve cover gasket | ||
Jan 2010127000 miUS $200 | the coolant expansion tank was leaking. | ||
Feb 2010127800 miUS $560 | belts and tensioners | ||
May 2010131000 miUS $650 | replaced control arms | ||
Jun 2011136000 miUS $100 | a/c was not cold |
BMW 3-Series in Kansas, United States Mar 2015 - Sep 2018 | |||
Apr 201581500 miUS $280 | rear window dropped out | ||
Feb 2018138000 miUS $1030 | fuel pump and filter | ||
Jul 2018145000 miUS $100 | cracked overflow tank |
BMW 3-Series in Rhode Island, United States Mar 2007 - Jun 2012 | |||
Jul 200869000 mi | Brief creak in left rear brake or suspension when coming to a stop or at low speed. | ||
Aug 200869000 miUS $500 | Front control arm bushings replaced, rear upper shock mounts replaced. | ||
Dec 200870000 miUS $35 | Replaced valve cover gasket to solve oil leak. | ||
Jul 200972000 miUS $130 | Driver side door-brake spring broke. New part installed. | ||
Sep 200972000 miUS $65 | Left front grille fell out. All the plastic clips had broken. Bought part and owner replaced. | ||
Apr 201075200 miUS $846 | Left rear suspension spring replaced Thermostat housing leaking Electrical harness from trunk lid to car body spliced. | ||
Jul 201076000 miUS $130 | Drivers side door brake replaced. | ||
Sep 201076000 miUS $240 | Exhaust cam position sensor replaced. | ||
Nov 201178000 miUS $127 | Overflow tank ruptured. Loss of coolant. Check engine light. Air leak at the oil filler cap. Resealed cap with no further problem. |
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Mar 2013 - Mar 2016 | |||
Dec 201590000 miUS $350 | Expansion tank leak, replaced along with radiator and automatic transmission thermostat |
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD
BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Feb 2008 - Apr 2009 | |||
Jun 200848000 miUS $80 | part that controls fan speed. had to remove glove compartment to get to part. | ||
Mar 200951000 miUS $800 | Latch for convertible top. Part in trunk came off and jammed latch. Dealer said it was a design fault, BMW USA said tuff luck. No new BMW for me - TUFF LUCK BMW USA. |
BMW 3-Series in Switzerland Apr 2015 - Aug 2022 | |||
Oct 2021122140 mi$600 | Clutch | ||
Aug 2022130200 mi$120 | Camshafts intake and exhaust position sensors |
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual AWD
BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2017 - Jul 2022 | |||
Jul 201889000 miUS $85 | Check engine light on - major EVAP leak according to the code. Mechanic smoked the exhaust system, found no leaks, then reset the light. | ||
Jun 202194000 miUS $600 | Oil pan gasket replaced | ||
Jul 2022100400 mi | Water pump seeping |
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
BMW 3-Series in California, United States May 2009 - Mar 2019 | |||
Jun 200989000 miUS $90 | Heater blower running uncontrolled. Replaced blower resistor. | ||
Aug 200991000 miUS $20 | Windshield washer pump leaking. Replaced washer pump. | ||
Sep 2010101000 miUS $50 | Replaced exhaust cam position sensor | ||
Mar 2012109000 miUS $700 | Cooling system failure. Radiator tank leaking,and thermostat stuck open. Replaced tank and associated parts,heated thermostat,water pump, all hoses and belts. | ||
Apr 2013113200 miUS $40 | replaced interior door lock/emergency flasher switch | ||
Jul 2015124200 miUS $110 | Rough running engine. Went into limp mode. Replaced #1 ignition coil. | ||
Mar 2017126000 miUS $300 | Replaced rear leaking shocks and related components. Replaced leaking power steering lines and hoses. | ||
Oct 2017128000 miUS $1790 | Oil filter housing gasket, Vanos oil line, Replaced front struts | ||
Aug 2018129000 miUS $700 | Oil pan gasket replacement |
BMW 3-Series in Oklahoma, United States Jan 2011 - Jan 2012 | |||
May 2011108100 miUS $300 | Radiator overflow container failed |
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
BMW 3-Series in Oregon, United States Oct 2012 - Apr 2016 | |||
May 201483300 miUS $45 | Replaced broken window switch for DS front and back windows. | ||
Jun 201592000 miUS $20 | Oil level sensor so bad and it was replaced during the last oil change. | ||
Feb 201695000 miUS $60 | Thermostat was sticking open and not allowing the engine to warm up fully. |
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
Jan 201082000 miUS $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. |
BMW 3-Series in California, United States May 2007 - Jun 2011 | |||
Sep 200768000 miUS $178 | Defective (leaking) windshield washer fluid pump. Reservoir also found to be cracked. Both were replaced. | ||
Dec 200770000 miUS $200 | Thermostat corroded, stuck in open position. Tech stated that if left unrepaired, corrosion could migrate to the ECM via the sender cable and ruin it. | ||
Apr 200874000 miUS $297 | 2 P/S hoses replaced. Cracked coolant expansion tank replaced along with tank cap, level sensor, thermostat, & antifreeze. | ||
May 200875000 mi | Brake and DSC warning laps illuminated simultaneously. This fault disables both the DSC and anti-lock braking systems. Steering angle sensor replaced. |