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2005 BMW 3-Series repairs by problem area
Engine (39%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (15%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (5%)
Chart based on 407 repairs.
2005 BMW 3-Series repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (15%)
$500 - $999 (12%)
$100 - $499 (37%)
< $100 (33%)
Chart based on 307 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 BMW 3-Series
Engine not specified
| BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2012 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Mar 2013123000 miUS $350 | Fuel pump died. | ||
| Apr 2014137800 miUS $480 | New ac hose and recharge | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Ohio, United States Feb 2011 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Mar 2011137000 miUS $140 | had to replace sway bar end links | ||
| BMW 3-Series in South Africa Oct 2007 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Apr 200843400 mi | There was a humming / whining noise from the steering column. The power steering pump was replaced and some of the pipes. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Jan 2015 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Feb 201570300 miUS $200 | on 50K I replace servo motor which cost about 500USD and at 60K I replace Expansion tank because it leak | ||
2005 BMW 3-Series 4dr Wagon
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 3-Series in North Carolina, United States Nov 2009 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Jan 201054000 miUS $85 | Right rear electric window inoperative - window regulator broken. Replaced broken regulator with OEM regulator ordered online. | ||
| Nov 201062000 miUS $30 | Replaced leaking windshield washer pump. | ||
| Jan 201162000 miUS $1000 | Replaced worn front lower control arm bushings Replaced leaking fan thermo switch Replaced leaking valve cover gasket Replaced broken crankcase ventilation hose Replaced leaking oil stand gasket | ||
| Mar 201167000 miUS $100 | Service engine soon light and rough idle. Engine code reader showed "Misfire cylinder 5". Replaced cylinder 5 ignition coil. Problem resolved. Service engine soon light. Code reader showed "Engine idle valve stuck closed." Removed, cleaned, and reinstalled engine idle valve. Problem resolved. | ||
| Jun 201170000 miUS $70 | Right front window regulator noisy and slow. Replaced window regulator. | ||
| Jun 201284000 miUS $1276 | Replacing faulty crankshaft sensor Replaced faulty brake light switch Replaced faulty thermostat | ||
2005 BMW 3-Series 4dr Wagon
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW 3-Series in Rhode Island, United States Jan 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 201160000 mi | had to replace the check valve on the Secondary Air Pump | ||
| Aug 201169000 mi | Secondary Air Pump CEL; replaced check valve in the spring, but CEL has been intermittent since then. Update: later resolved itself. | ||
| Oct 201171000 miUS $250 | Driver's side CV boot was torn and leaking. Local indie shop replaced the boot. | ||
| Feb 201278000 miUS $85 | Replaced oil filter housing gasket. | ||
| Jul 201284000 miUS $150 | Exhaust flange gasket between the manifold outlet and first muffler failed. Shop replaced both gaskets; in order to do that they also removed and replaced the four corroded bolts. | ||
| Aug 201285300 miUS $50 | Replaced leaking valve cover gasket. Replaced passenger side power window regulator. | ||
| Apr 201398200 miUS $198 | Replaced the CCV system to address oil loss. | ||
| May 201399000 miUS $200 | Safety and emissions inspection revealed broken rear coil spring. Replaced both. | ||
| Feb 2014111600 miUS $300 | Passenger-side inner axle failed, causing vibration when accelerating. | ||
| Jun 2015133000 miUS $300 | Replaced blown rear shocks. | ||
| Sep 2015141000 miUS $300 | Replaced driver's side front axle - CV boot was torn and leaking. | ||
| Dec 2015143000 miUS $225 | Replaced leaking oil pan gasket. Leaking axle seal after re-installing passenger side axle. Replace motor mounts. | ||
| Feb 2016144100 miUS $320 | Replaced center support bearing. | ||
| May 2016146100 miUS $125 | Vanos seals, leaking valve cover gasket, oil filter housing gasket. | ||
| Dec 2016152000 miUS $450 | Fuel pump failure requiring a tow and replacement of the failed unit. | ||
| Feb 2017157000 miUS $180 | Replaced failing front axle. | ||
| Mar 2018172000 miUS $150 | Replaced all power steering hoses to address a leak. | ||
| Apr 2018174000 miUS $1200 | Upper radiator hose ruptured while in traffic; radiator itself also cracked. Replaced radiator, thermostat, hose, coolant. | ||
| Jun 2018175000 miUS $95 | Recharge to correct for a slow refrigerant leak. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States May 2008 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Oct 200838000 mi | Air conditioner did not cool when parked. Headlight washer hose leaked. Power steering hose leaked. | ||
| May 201060000 miUS $400 | rear hoghead (transaxle) was leaking. Dealer removed, replaced gasket and grease/oil left (driver) side low beam headlight replaced thermostat was sticking causing "check engine" light to illuminate and temp gauge to read cool. dealer replaced thermostat. | ||
| Jun 201061000 miUS $10 | replaced passenger side headlight | ||
| Oct 201066000 miUS $780 | front CV joints replaced on both sides (work completed in Stuttgart, Germany=excessive cost) | ||
| Jun 201173000 miUS $300 | Rear, driver side spring broken--required replacement. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2015 - Oct 2016 | |||
| May 2016150400 miUS $1400 | Engine mounts collapsed, replaced with new mounts. | ||
| Oct 2016159000 miUS $400 | Crank Case Ventilation system replaced due to the cracked rubber causing CEL. Upper and lower air boots replaced at the same time given their age. | ||
2005 BMW 3-Series 4dr Wagon
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Oregon, United States Oct 2008 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Aug 200820204 mi | Right rear door seal replaced | ||
| Oct 201143700 miUS $70 | Both front Headlight washer jets went bad. | ||
| Aug 201478000 miUS $1200 | Replaced the CCV with the cold weather type. Installed G.A.S. DISA; Both intake boots. Spark plugs replaced | ||
| Jun 2016100000 miUS $100 | Brake hoses were cracked and fail safety inspection | ||
| Jan 201757500 miUS $100 | L/F brake caliper started to stick | ||
| Apr 2017110000 miUS $10 | Oil Filter Housing gasket was leaking. | ||
| Sep 2017116000 miUS $450 | Replaced all 4 rotors, pads, anti-rattle springs, and guide bushing | ||
| Jun 2018126000 miUS $250 | Both Lower Control Arms and FCAB's (Control Arm Bushings) were replaced due to a clunk from the left front outer ball joint. | ||
| Mar 2021161000 miUS $1200 | Replace both Cats and upstream oxygen sensors as they were clogged. Also replaced the SAS valve for it too got clogged. | ||
| Jul 2021165000 miUS $75 | Oil Service | ||
2005 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
235-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Georgia, United States Nov 2008 - Aug 2016 | |||
| Apr 200970000 miUS $200 | Replace sender for oil pressure sensor | ||
| Dec 200983000 miUS $180 | Not running on all cylinders consistently | ||
| May 201089000 miUS $600 | Replace window regulator and motor | ||
| Feb 2012131000 miUS $1205 | Power steering pump failure. Replace pump and hose | ||
| Aug 2013151000 miUS $1072 | AC Compressor seized. AC Compressor and accessory belt replaced. AC system recharged. | ||
| Sep 2013152000 miUS $100 | Replace left front wheel bearing | ||
| Sep 2014157000 miUS $600 | Replace differential bushings | ||
| Oct 2015167000 miUS $300 | Replace broken underpanel. Not aware of hitting anything. At high speeds it just started flapping. | ||
| Aug 2016168000 mi | Hole in the side of the engine block | ||
| BMW 3-Series in New Brunswick, Canada Nov 2010 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Apr 2012110980 miC $4500 | broken camshaft, engine replaced | ||
| Sep 2013118420 miC $8 | licence plate bulb sockets corroded. replaced with new LED units. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Feb 2008 - Aug 2013 | |||
| Dec 200845000 mi | Cracked oil filter housing under warranty. Oil changed under warranty. Control arm bushings replaced under warranty. | ||
| Aug 2013174000 miUS $1000 | Belt blew out prematurely because of hydraulic tensioner unit going bad. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States - Jan 2007 | |||
| Jan 2005200 mi | Cylinder misfired and violent shaking. After inspection, no repair needed. Problem never occurred since. | ||
| Jan 200615500 mi | E-brake shoes rubbing. No repair after investigation. | ||
| Jan 200729500 mi | E-brake adjusted after additional rubbing. Problem fixed. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Arizona, United States Aug 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 201028500 miUS $674 | Replaced right front and right rear window lifts which had become inoperable. | ||
| May 201239770 miUS $101 | Installed new coolant temp sensor in lower hose because old one leaking; filled system with fresh coolant, pressure tested to verify repair. Replaced drive belts due to wear and cracking. Installed new coolant temp sensor in lower hose; filled system with fresh coolant, pressure tested to verify repair. | ||
| May 201345700 miUS $441 | Replaced the front lower control arm bushings. Replacement cost included $82.00 for realignment. | ||
| Jul 201450000 mi | Added freon to A/C system. Passenger-side dash vents were blowing much warmer than driver-side, indicating a problem with the system. May be related to fan not running at higher rpm when warm. Will continue to monitor. | ||
| Nov 201556900 miUS $202 | Replaced main drive belt pulleys (idler pulley and adjusting pulley). $90 labor, $99 parts + tax and misc | ||
| Jul 201660200 miUS $75 | A/C not cooling properly, added 0.50 lb of freon, just like last summer. It appears there is a slight leak, which takes a year to become problematic (vehicle is in Phoenix, where summers are brutal). Will continue to monitor. | ||
| Mar 201762000 miUS $130 | Replaced the windshield cowl/cover at base of windshield. Cowl had become extremely cracked and brittle. $80 for the replacement cowl through ECS. | ||
| Apr 201762000 mi | Replaced driver's-side airbag through manufacturer's recall/warranty. | ||
| May 201763000 miUS $427 | Replaced driver's front window regulator, which had failed. As the summer temps began, it became noticeable that the A/C system was not cooling the cabin as efficiently as normal. Added Freon to A/C system, problem solved. | ||
| Sep 201764000 miUS $554 | Upper headlight cover strips had degraded to the point that they were disintegrating. Replaced upper headlight cover strips, left and right. Replaced front brake pads, rotors, and brake pad sensors after brake-wear warning light appeared on dash. | ||
| Oct 201762000 mi | Driver's window regulator, that had failed and was replaced five months earlier, failed again. The mechanism was replaced free of charge under the shop's 1-year warranty on parts and labor. These regulators were very poorly designed by the manufacturer. Failure was not due to the previous repair and replacement - the mechanism simply failed. | ||
2005 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
235-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Georgia, United States Dec 2014 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Dec 2014137000 miUS $40 | A hose from the power steering reservoir dry rotted and sprung a leak. NAPA auto parts had the replacement on the shelf. | ||
| Dec 2015163000 miUS $50 | P0171 and P0174 codes. DISA gasket leaking causing erroneous codes. Basically a vacuum leak in the intake. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Apr 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Mar 200945000 mi | Replaced steering wheel, Alcantara covering was worn out Window trim moulding was loose, clip broken. Fuel door locking pin was not engaging. Tech reset seal on the locking pin. Clicking noise while driving next to a curb on drivers side. Only present when there was a source to echo the noise back. They could not duplicate the problem. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jun 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Aug 201287300 miUS $808 | Fan belt and motor mounts worn and needed replacement | ||
| Apr 201390200 miUS $750 | Pressure control valve was leaking, fixed by independent mechanic | ||
| Jul 2016104200 mi | Windshield washer fluid tank was leaking, removed the one bolt, reseated pump and OK for a while but pump appears to have failed since. Have ordered a replacement part and strainer for < $15 on Amazon. | ||
| Jul 2017107000 miUS $156 | Fuel pump failed. Bought pump and gasket on amazon, arrived prime in 2 days and installed myself watching youtube DIY video. Only tools required are 10mm wrench, flat screwdriver, and mallet. Pump is under rear seat, passenger side. | ||
| Sep 2017107000 miUS $1105 | Front end shake during braking: replaced worn control arm bushings Also replaced visibly deteriorated plastic cowling at base of windshield | ||
| Nov 2017108439 miUS $694 | Check engine light was on with lean mixture: replaced lower intake boot (was cracked and leaking) Heard rattling sound at idle while car in gear: found high pressure power steering hose mount broken, hose assembly was rattling on front sway bar; reattached it. Coolant level warning was on: replaced leaking coolant expansion tank, thermostat, brittle upper radiator hose; refilled antifreeze | ||
| May 2018109000 miUS $1682 | replaced worn fan belt set, air filter, spark plugs, replace oil pan gasket, oil housing seal, oil change. engine mount, driver side wheel well liner/ | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Washington, United States Nov 2015 - Aug 2016 | |||
| Nov 2015137000 miUS $600 | Needed new blower motor. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Rhode Island, United States Jun 2015 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Jul 2015178200 miUS $2000 | Catalytic converters clogged and ruined the piston rings on 3 cylinders. | ||
2005 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| BMW 3-Series in Connecticut, United States Apr 2010 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Sep 201070000 miUS $50 | Brakes: pads, rotors, or drums, repair | ||
| Nov 2011106400 miUS $1700 | rear spring was broken. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Ohio, United States May 2009 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Aug 200971000 mi | Door brake bent out of alignment, causing door to "pop" loudly when the door is opened past a certain point. Part may be ordered and installed (DIY) within the next two weeks. Both Xenon headlights severely out of alignment, causing a dangerous lack of visible light during night driving. Manually adjusted lights by eye, visibility improved. Plan to adjust lights accurately within two weeks (DIY). Diagnosis of slight whine/whirr/whistle at WOT. Suspect either a minor vacuum leak or a worn-out water pump. Current water pump may be original, with 70,000 miles on it. May replace water pump with higher flow version within next two weeks. | ||
| Sep 200972000 miUS $100 | Passenger xenon had begun emitting very dim, pink tinged light. Bulb out indicator appeared on dashbord occasionally. Ordered 2 replacement Phillips D2S xenon bulbs. Installation was straightforward, however tight clearances made it a challenge. | ||
| Oct 201086100 miUS $350 | Parking brake button popped out and brake couldn't be engaged. Panicked, went straight to dealer. Entire parking brake assembly needed to be replaced. $375! Later found out that this can be DIYed, and OEM part costs $75... While working on parking brake, dealer repaired door brake at no cost, likely just tightening the bolts. Finally that headache is gone! | ||
| Mar 201192000 miUS $560 | Check engine light indicated that engine was misreporting temperature. Bad thermostat. Replaced, flushed coolant. Resolved. Discovered that lower intake boot and DISA valve had leaks, hold repair till next time. Intake boot and DISA valve had a leak. Couldn't DIY as there was insufficient access to the retaining ring screw holding on the boot. Took to shop. Repl. leaky boot and DISA. Also did oil change, installed new swaybar endlinks too. | ||
| Aug 2012106700 miUS $270 | Rear driver side coil spring was noticed by BMW dealer at last trip to be broken, and passenger side cracked. Parts acquired through Tischer BMW online, replaced by me. Used OEM jack to spread the control arm down to remove old spring. | ||
| Sep 2012108000 mi | Intended to replace front control arms and inner ball joints. However, a rubber plate above the driver front strut had a hole punched in, so replaced. Also replaced driver side CV joint as it was leaking. 4 wheel alignment done as well. Alignment was not correct the first time, car pulled to the side slightly. Took it back, they readjusted and it was better, however they were unable to fully adjust it due to a possible bend in the driver side front strut. | ||
| Mar 2014120000 miUS $900 | Car ran out of fuel halfway between quarter and empty. OBC showed 40 miles remaining when car completely ran out of fuel. | ||
| Jun 2014120000 mi | Fuel pump was on its way out and was going to be replaced this month. Driver's side window regulator was going and was going to be replaced this month. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Idaho, United States Feb 2011 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Jun 201186000 miUS $600 | Starter drive was sticking; installed new starter. | ||
| Dec 2013102000 miUS $100 | coolant leak due to small valve failure | ||
2005 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Mar 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Apr 200813000 mi | The serpentine belt and one of the pulleys was replaced at the same time due to light squealing upon startup (that only happened the day I brought it to the dealer to fix the brakes.) | ||
| Nov 200825000 mi | Rough start on the first sub freezing day of the year triggered a CEL. Dealer determined that two coils were bad and replaced. | ||
| Jun 200940000 mi | Squeaking noise when turning steering wheel to either side. Diagnosed as bad u-joint. Part replaced. | ||
2005 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 3-Series in South Carolina, United States Oct 2013 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Jan 2014107200 miUS $1054 | parking brake shoe mount...rust caused the shoe to fall off (rusted bolts and mounting locations Replaced Control Arm Bushings in Front | ||
| Feb 2015114000 miUS $65 | Replaced rear taillight wiring harness due to false taillight out dash indicator | ||
| May 2015114000 miUS $125 | Leak in A/C system Alternator Failed, Also replaced 12V battery | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Oct 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 201589780 miC $700 | oil leak valve cover gasket | ||
| Feb 201590380 miC $1224 | windshield washer pump oil leak at filter housing | ||
| Dec 201595480 miC $1500 | AC Fan clutch AC Condensor AC fan with Module Radiator assembly; transmission cooler; Coolant reservoir; | ||
| Feb 201696580 miC $1000 | new front struts | ||
| Jan 2017111600 miC $767 | replaced alternator and belts headlight refresh | ||
| Jan 2018119040 miC $450 | Leaking Brake line | ||
| Jun 2018121520 miC $250 | Small coolant leak | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Oct 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jan 2010US $36 | worn lower control arm bushings replace valve cover gasket | ||
| Jun 201055000 miUS $490 | Replace evaporator and dryer | ||
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States Aug 2011 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Sep 201169000 miUS $440 | Radiator hoses cracked and leaking coolant. Mechanic replaced all rubber hoses. | ||
| Nov 201170000 miUS $300 | Replaced MAF in response to Service Engine Soon light illuminating and displaying codes: P0171 and P0174 indicating both O2 sensors detecting a lean condition. After installing new MAF, light no longer illuminated. | ||
| Dec 201171000 miUS $70 | Windshield washer pump motor failed and was leaking. Replaced with new pump and gasket. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Oct 2012 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Dec 2012100000 miUS $300 | VANOS unit seals failed. This is a common problem on all E46 models. Was repaired under extended M56 SULEV warranty. | ||
| Jan 2013US $200 | Thermostat was changed due to it soft failing and not letting car run at operating temp. | ||
| Jun 2013104000 mi | Radiator was leaking, replaced under M56 Sulev warranty. Replaced front driver wheel speed sensor. | ||
| Jan 2016105500 miUS $100 | Upper radiator hose | ||
| Jan 2017130000 mi | 02 sensors | ||
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States Nov 2010 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Jan 201150000 miUS $20 | Replaced windscreen washer fluid pump. Replaced windshield washer pump. | ||
| Jan 2013109100 miUS $350 | Cracked cooling expansion tank. Replaced tank & hoses. | ||
| Jul 201388000 miUS $42 | Oil filter had broken off inside housing. Needed to be removed. | ||
| Apr 201497000 miUS $1400 | Replaced lower control arm bushings. Replaced oil filter housing gasket. Replaced oil filter housing gasket. | ||
| Aug 2015120800 miUS $90 | Re-glued fabric covering A-pillar. Time / sun had caused fabric to sag. | ||
| Nov 2015120000 miUS $20 | Replaced windshield washer pump. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Feb 2008 - Jun 2013 | |||
| May 200836000 mi | Routine oil change and rattling noise at idle in drive. | ||
| Oct 200840000 mi | Passenger side power mirror inoperable. Replaced power mirror assembly. | ||
| Feb 200944000 mi | Leaking coolant temperature sensor. | ||
| Aug 201274700 miUS $453 | Service Engine Soon light on. Codes showed lean condition on both banks. Smoke tested intake and found oil breather hose had a hole in it. Replaced hose, retested system and found no leaks. Cleared codes, test drove, no codes reappeared. Windshield washer inoperative. Windshield washer pump removed and replaced. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Western Australia, Australia Jul 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Dec 200838440 miA $400 | Replace ignition coils. | ||
| Jun 201142160 miA $600 | Power window regulator requiring replacement | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Michigan, United States Jun 2007 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Jul 200878000 miUS $300 | Belt and idler pulley. | ||
| Oct 200985000 miUS $360 | replaced control arm bushings | ||
| Apr 201190000 miUS $70 | valve cover gasket | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Dec 2008 - Nov 2011 | |||
| Jul 200952080 miC $50 | Window regulator failure. | ||
| Sep 200958280 miC $50 | Front stabilizer link broken. Replaced successfully. | ||
| Feb 201065720 miC $50 | Caliper seizure. | ||
| Dec 201083700 miC $50 | Headlamp washer pump failed. Replaced | ||
| Mar 201189900 miC $400 | Front end oil-filled bushing replaced. | ||
| Apr 201194240 miC $1700 | Coolant expansion tank leak. Replacement of tank. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in New Brunswick, Canada Oct 2008 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Nov 200836580 mi | Upon taking the final test drive I noticed some wind noise so the dealer put new sealant around the doors/windows which alleviated the issue. | ||
| Feb 201054560 miC $50 | Caliper was sticking after braking resulting in sigificant vibration as brakes stay applied on one wheel. | ||
| Aug 201070680 mi | One fuel injector was faulty. After a couple of unsuccessful trips to dealer, dealer arranged to pick up car and provided loaner during 3 day repair. Dealer replaced all 6 injectors, no cost to owner. | ||
| Feb 201174400 miC $400 | Heater not working. Dealer replaced thermostat. | ||
2005 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW 3-Series in Colorado, United States May 2011 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Jun 201134000 mi | Thermostat was stuck open. The check engine light came on, and I took it to the dealer the next day. Since I just purchased the car a week earlier, the BMW dealer repaired the problem at no cost to me. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in New York, United States May 2009 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Aug 201077000 miUS $96 | Leaky CV boot so dealer replaced both on the front. covered under certified used warrantee except for labor approx $96 | ||
| Jun 201181000 miUS $500 | RF caliper heating and vibrating told my wife caliper needed replacement. I wonder if it was just the pins? blinker lights were acting and blinking erratically | ||
| Apr 2013100700 miUS $900 | replaced both broken rear springs | ||
| Oct 2013106200 miUS $1300 | Replaced oil separator | ||
| Feb 2015114900 miUS $300 | new battery | ||
| Aug 2015118300 miUS $1000 | water pump impeller broke causing overflow tank leak, replaced entire assembly with new pump, tank etc | ||
| May 2017128000 miUS $1100 | during annual safety inspection mechanic discovered broken ball joint, Not needed to pass NY inspection but recommended replacement Is trusted mechanic so we replaced and had an alignment after | ||
2005 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Washington, United States Feb 2011 - Oct 2013 | |||
| May 201274500 miUS $90 | Replaced lower control arm bushings | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 201296000 miUS $150 | creaking noise in front traced to the sensor arm used to level the xenon headlights. Part was about $18 and the time to fix under an hour. when fixing the headlight sensor, the mechanic also found that the exhaust bracket under the trans had rusted away. It was replaced - the time was included in the other repair and the part were about $20 | ||
| Feb 201399500 miUS $300 | leaking valve cover gasket - mechanic also found signs of mouse damage in engine compartment, replaced chewed cabin air filter | ||
| Oct 2014110200 miUS $1200 | rear calipers not working well, other parts worn. Replaced calipers, pads, rotors. Backing plates so rusty they had to be replaced. This last added a lot to the bill. | ||
| Feb 2016132900 miUS $300 | airbag warning light came on, scan showed it was driver side door bag. Trim pulled, no problem found. We declined dealer's offer to look further. Light reset. Hasn't come back on after several weeks and hundreds of miles | ||
| Jun 2016140000 miUS $800 | throttle sensor/activator began to go bad. Symptom was car sometimes would not accelerate when pedal was pushed | ||
| Apr 2017153000 miUS $400 | ball joints replace both sides front | ||
| Apr 2018167000 miUS $950 | replaced left rear wheel bearing. also pads and rotors in rear. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in North Carolina, United States Dec 2007 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Feb 200837000 mi | Speaker buzz. | ||
| Aug 200849000 mi | Blown tweeter on passenger door. | ||
| Jan 200959000 mi | Annoying buzz at normal listening levels in front passenger door. Tweeter replaced; did not fix problem. May be loose panels or covers rather than speakers. | ||
| Sep 200976000 miUS $50 | Drivers side window lift began operating erratically and slow. Shop replaced lift motor. | ||
| Dec 200983000 miUS $95 | Passenger front door window lift operating erratically; motor and regulator replaced under extended warrantee. | ||
| Dec 201096000 miUS $150 | Improper grounding in brake light circuit caused brake light to work intermittently and display on dash to show light out. Parts replaced and grounding issue fixed. | ||
| Jan 201198000 mi | Starter motor on engine would not engage. Jumped the car to start it. Shop checked battery - showed good. Starter now works fine. Will monitor. | ||
| Apr 2013123000 mi | Never could fix speaker buzz at certain tones and volume. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Washington, United States Apr 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 2015101000 miUS $1200 | Fuel pump failed and needed to be replaced | ||
| Dec 2015104000 miUS $470 | Interior heat was lukewarm and oil temperature was failing to reach 190F. Determined to be a thermostat stuck open which was replaced. | ||
| Jun 2016110000 miUS $900 | Control arms and a wheel baring replaced as they were getting very worn out. | ||
| Jul 2017115888 miUS $2000 | Noticed a burning smell or a funk odor. Turned out to be a dirty cabin air filter. As part of the check up the mechanic found my valve cover to be leaking oil along with an oil line. Belts and pulleys were getting old and replaced as a preventative measure. | ||
2005 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual AWD
| BMW 3-Series in New York, United States May 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Sep 200837000 mi | "Service Engine Soon" light reset. Cause of alert light: Emissions issue... | ||
| Oct 200838000 mi | "Service Engine Soon" light on again. Emissions issue fixed this time. | ||
| Apr 201154755 miUS $915 | Oil filter housing gasket began leaking. Over a quart leaked, coating the engine cradle and bottom front section of car. Dealer repaired. Oil leak. Replaced Oil Filter Housing gasket. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Connecticut, United States Jul 2016 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Jul 2017135000 miUS $2000 | ECM failure that took 24 days to diagnose | ||
2005 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
168-horsepower 2.2L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Cayman Islands Apr 2015 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Oct 201572220 mi$1900 | AC Compressor not functioning properly | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Jan 2011 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Mar 201155180 miC $125 | The air pump was replaced. | ||
2005 BMW 3-Series 4-door
6-cylinder manual AWD
| BMW 3-Series in Ohio, United States Jan 2012 - Nov 2013 | |||
| Nov 201289300 miUS $200 | Windshield washer pump leaks | ||
| Dec 201291000 mi | Replaced windshield washer pump. | ||
2005 BMW 3-Series 4-door
4-cylinder diesel manual 2WD
| BMW 3-Series in Great Britain Nov 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Feb 2010114000 mi£800 | Clutch was OK but the flywheel which is of the dual mass type had disintergrated so both the clutch and the flywheel were replaced. Common problem According to the Bmw breakdown mechanic. Two years ago a pulley shaft snapped. | ||
2005 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
333-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Tennessee, United States Nov 2012 - Aug 2015 | |||
| Mar 201350000 miUS $400 | Faulty drivers door actuator. | ||
| May 201460400 miUS $150 | Thermostat needed to be replaced. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jul 2011 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Nov 2011101300 mi | Service Engine Soon (MAL) Light | ||
| Feb 2012104000 mi | Right/Left driver/passenger Combo Front/Back OEM Electric window switches R/R center console R and L of man tran shifter 10 minutes... easy repair Insurance covered Front windscreen replacement During repair, tech damaged rearview mirror Contractor accepted responsibility My independent shop R/R mirror with updated OEM mirror, apparently stock M3 part leaks under certain conditions | ||
| Nov 2012115600 miUS $1400 | Ran code reader Misfire cyl #6 Bad coil Replaced at Shop Performed inp II Major preventive maintenance while veh in shop All performed per BMW recommended guidelines | ||
| Jul 2013119800 miUS $200 | Repaired leaking oil relief valve = 103.00. Interval oil service {MOD} Installed Injen Tuned Short Ram Cold Air Intake {MOD} Dinan ST1 Program {MOD/Upgrade} Installed BS PSS10 Replaced noisy belt tensioner + new serpentine belt = 90.00 | ||
| Aug 2014127600 miUS $500 | Replace valve cover gasket Engine oil service mid interval | ||
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jan 2008 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Mar 200932000 mi | Belt pulley system. Various rattles and squeaks. | ||
| Sep 200937000 miUS $450 | Right-front wheel bearing | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Washington, United States Sep 2010 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Oct 201030000 mi | Rear view mirror developed a bubble in lens / auto dim feature quit working in same mirror | ||
| Feb 201837600 mi | Cooling system leak, bad o ring on lower radiator sensor. Self repair, less than $1.00 for the part. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Maryland, United States Apr 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| May 200934000 mi | VANOS solenoid failure. Replaced under warranty. No charge. | ||
| May 201044000 miUS $1650 | Flywheel repair. Bolt came loose, Flywheel repair. Bolt came loose, | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Districto Federal, Mexico Jan 2010 - Oct 2012 | |||
| Feb 201029140 mi$200 | Self dimming mirror failed and had to be replaced. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Alabama, United States Mar 2011 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Sep 201255000 miUS $100 | Had a 2x misfire at cylinders 1 & 2. Caused a SES light on dash. No issues found, no misfires since. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Districto Federal, Mexico Jun 2014 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Oct 201458280 mi$200 | Battery died and was replaced. | ||
| Dec 201663240 mi$1300 | Engine mounts were replaced, head gasket was replaced | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Sep 2007 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Oct 200733000 mi | Unstable idle when cold. All M3's have this to some degree but mine was worse than average. Dealer did not fix. I cleaned the MAF sensor myself and it improved the idle noticeably to where it is now OK (although not perfect). | ||
| Feb 200835000 mi | Failed alternator. Warning light on. Checked voltage w/ engine running: 11.5V. Was able to drive car to dealer after charging the battery. Dealer replaced alternator under warranty. Mechanic did very nice work. No grease smudges in engine comp, very clean BMW has an auto-dimming rear view mirror and a common problem with them is they leak the auto-dimming fluid inside. The fluid is highly toxic and caustic so if it drips on the interior it will damage it. Mine was starting to go bad, the left side no ... | ||
| May 200944000 miUS $75 | Worn out trailing arm bushings. Symptoms were unstable during acceleration and rapid tire wear. Replaced OEM w/ urethane after market. | ||
| Sep 200947000 mi | Pass side Xenon headlight failed + auto-leveling. Condensation found. Sealed housing, dried, and light worked again. Leveling broken due to snapped clip, fixed clip. | ||
| Jul 201052000 mi | Headliner came loose at rear window and was hanging down. I re-glued it. | ||
| Jun 201156000 miUS $50 | Service Engine Light on, P0128. Replaced thermostat. | ||
| Sep 201156000 miUS $16 | Hood emblem flew off while driving down the road. Replaced emblem. New emblem flew off same week. Glued emblem w/ weatherstrip adhesive which fixed it. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Maryland, United States Jul 2015 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Jul 2015110000 miUS $100 | headlight ballast and bulb was replaced. | ||
| Sep 2015112000 miUS $100 | Right ballast for headlight replaced | ||
| Jan 2016US $140 | Left and right control arm bushings, left was replaced as preventative maintenance, right side was messed up. | ||
| Feb 2016114100 miUS $273 | Left control arm w/integrated ball joint was replaced | ||
| Apr 2017121000 miUS $110 | Replaced high pressure power steering hose because it was going to start leaking from rubbing on oil pan | ||
| Sep 2017125000 miUS $20 | Speaker blew out, bought used one on eBay for $20 | ||
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States Dec 2014 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Dec 2015104000 miUS $2000 | SMG pump went out. Converted to Stickshift | ||
| Jul 2018110000 miUS $300 | Stock thermostat failed a while ago but had no significant impact to smog. Finally replaced it with a motorsport thermostat for better durability in Southern California heat. Also replaced EGT sensor at the same time | ||
| Oct 2018110000 miUS $75 | radio failed. Audio came only from one side of car . mayy have been caused by a related car collision or disassembly at body shop, but. Bought OEM replacement for $75 on ebay which solved the problem | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Washington, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jul 201148000 miUS $50 | seepage from gasket right side of motor. replaced horn | ||
| May 201459000 miUS $1000 | Leak from differential due to failed pinion seal. | ||
| May 201564000 miUS $200 | Temp sensor failed causing coolant leak | ||
| May 201767000 miUS $300 | System was blowing warm air. No leak found. Suspected cause was intermittently sticking valve in compressor. Re-charged system and problem gone for the time being. | ||
| May 201868000 miUS $1700 | Stability control and brake light fault. After extensive (and expensive) diagnosis they replaced the brake pressure sensors which has cleared the fault for the time being. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Sep 2010 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Oct 201054000 miUS $3100 | Vanos oil pump drive gear tabs broke, causing exhaust timing to be off. Replaced Vanos unit, drive gear, spark plugs, accomplished valve adjustment. | ||
| Jan 201157000 miUS $100 | Engine coolant temperature sensor | ||
| Mar 201158000 miUS $480 | Power steering high pressure hose replaced. Also completed oil change while there | ||
| Jul 201571000 miUS $1000 | Rear Trailing arm bushing | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Oregon, United States Oct 2010 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 201482000 miUS $42 | Replaced the Constant pressure vavle PN# 11111318185 for it was leaking oil down the side of my block. | ||
| Mar 201793000 miUS $1700 | Replaced the VANOS with a rebuilt one from Dr. VANOS. Also replaced the camshaft bolts. | ||
| Aug 201796000 miUS $750 | Repaired the VANOS. I received a bad VANOS unit from Dr. VANOS, and they are working on getting me another one. I had a club member allow me to use his spare for the summer until the 1st unit that was sent to me repaired. Now I have to get it repaired again, so in the spring you will see another entry. | ||
| Sep 201796000 miUS $1200 | Inspection-II Completed Oxygen sensors replace X4 (scheduled) All fluids Replaced(engine, trans, diff) Valves adjusted, spark plugs and coils replaced | ||
| Dec 2021107000 miUS $450 | Replaced Intake, Exhaust, and Crank position sensors. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Ohio, United States May 2010 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Jun 201039000 miUS $300 | Water pump, thermostat, and seals replaced due to bearing in water pump going bad. Replaced input and output seals for differential. | ||
| Jul 201039000 mi | Daytime running lamps stopped working along with alarm and sunroof after dealer software re-flash. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Nov 2007 - Jun 2013 | |||
| May 200940000 mi | MAF failure. Engine would not run | ||
| Jun 200941000 miUS $265 | Cooling fan blades broke off. Replaced fan and viscous clutch. | ||
| Oct 201058700 miUS $500 | Gear shifter retaining ring broke. Replaced gear shifter. | ||
2005 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
333-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed automated manual RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Colorado, United States Feb 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Aug 201466000 miUS $1200 | Repair hail damage and repair prior paint repair that was defective. Insurance covered most of hail damage, owner paid for paint repair. | ||
| May 2018121000 miUS $3000 | Clutch fork pivot pin broken, replaced flywheel, clutch, pressure plate and clutch fork. Also replaced guibo and driveshaft U-joint while transmission was out. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States Aug 2015 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Aug 201578000 miUS $1500 | Engine thermostat Fuel filler sealing pump | ||
| Jun 201687000 miUS $3500 | Railing for timing chain had worn, needed to be replaced. Replaced engine mounts and flex plate replaced trim on interior a and c pillers | ||
| Jan 2017US $2100 | Bumper needed to be removed and parts repaired and repainted. Quarter window gaskets needed to be replaced, other minor body touch-ups were also completed | ||
| Jun 201792000 miUS $1050 | Replaced 2 exhaust hangers Tensioner and pully replaced, along with belts | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Georgia, United States Sep 2015 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Mar 2016156000 miUS $3000 | Oil leak | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Jul 2012 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Aug 201247000 mi | dealer replaced SMG oil pump | ||
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States Oct 2015 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Oct 2015110000 miUS $300 | Fixed transmission crossbar mount | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Dec 2010 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Mar 201158000 miUS $150 | Couple LED lights burned out so BMW replaced whole rear light assembly. Front bushing. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Mar 2018 - May 2022 | |||
| Jun 201871000 miUS $4500 | Vanos system needs to be replaced. At the same time some bolts on exhaust camshaft were found to be sheared. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in New Hampshire, United States Mar 2008 - Feb 2012 | |||
| Jul 200841000 mi | Door panel Subwoofer Driver's mirror | ||
| Sep 200847000 mi | Headlight was going on and off. Replaced the ballist and ignitor. got the car back and the problem was still present. Made second appointment and bulb was replaced. Car will "chatter" when taking off from dead stop. Problem is intermittent and the dealer could not reproduce it. Was told it was a service bulletin having to do with the frame of the vehicle. | ||
| May 201063700 miUS $77 | Inspection 2 (60,000 mile svc), the spark plugs are supposed to be replaced whch was not done during initial vsit. They also blamed chk eng light was bcause cold air intake was not connected when they got car which is not possible. | ||
| Jun 201174000 miUS $80 | Replaced belt tensioner and ac belt | ||
2005 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
235-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Arizona, United States Mar 2012 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Jun 201363000 miUS $119 | AC recharge | ||
| Mar 201471000 miUS $120 | leaky oil filter housing gasket, replaced gasket | ||
| May 201472100 miUS $110 | AC recharge, second time in a year. Probably have a leak in the condenser. | ||
| Nov 201476000 miUS $150 | Expansion tank float broken. Replace expansion tank, preventive replacement of water pump | ||
| Mar 201579000 miUS $120 | Recharge AC. Has slow leak, gets recharge every April (3rd year straight) | ||
| Apr 201684500 miUS $649 | AC belts & idler pulleys, charge AC (required annually due to slow refrigerant leak) | ||
| Nov 201689300 miUS $560 | front control arm bushings worn, replaced with poly, aligned | ||
| Mar 201898800 miUS $250 | Replaced tie rods & ends to resolve a pull problem. Problem now fixed. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Wisconsin, United States Aug 2013 - Mar 2022 | |||
| Mar 201561000 mi | Front control arm mounts were worn out. Oil filter housing gasket is leaking. Side mirrors not operating. High resistance across drivers mirror indicating defective part. Rubber mounts for front control arms worn. Dealer replaced. Side mirror motors not operating. | ||
| Apr 201676500 miUS $153 | Replaced front lower control arms Replaced one rear control link. | ||
| Dec 201683000 miUS $92 | Thermostat replaced Left engine grill fell out. Owner purchased new part from dealer and installed it himself. | ||
| Mar 2020104000 miUS $5000 | Valve guides in two cylinders came loose. Engine rebuilt. | ||
| Oct 2020108000 miUS $400 | Tie-rods needed to be replaced Coolant reservoir tank cracked. Reservoir tank cracked | ||
| Feb 2021110000 mi | Cylinder head cracked, one cylinder filled with oil | ||
| BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Mar 2012 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Apr 201372000 miUS $200 | Installed Beisan vanos rings and anti-rattle spacer bearings to resolve vanos rattle. | ||
2005 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
235-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States Mar 2007 - Apr 2008 | |||
| Feb 200826000 mi | After performing the recall, the CEL would not turn off. They had it for 40 days. They finally fixed by replacing the computer, but by then I had contacted an attorney and BMW had agreed to buy the car back. Very disappointing. Best car I've ever owned. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Alberta, Canada Nov 2008 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Mar 200937820 miC $146 | Front Lower Control Arms needed replacing. | ||
| Jun 200942160 mi | Oil level sensor faulty | ||
| Jun 201055800 miC $130 | Ripped intake boot | ||
| Mar 201382460 miC $200 | Replaced thermostat and auxiliary drive belt | ||
| Jun 201384320 miC $185 | Had to replace exterior ambient temperature sensor as well as the drivers side wheel well cover | ||
| BMW 3-Series in British Columbia, Canada Sep 2008 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Apr 200926040 miC $50 | Lower ball joint failed on right side. They are full of oil when working properly. Oil had drained out. Day in shop. BMW warranty paid, but paid a 50.00 user fee for warranty claim. Problem fixed. Steers a lot better. | ||
| Aug 200929140 mi | Part broke off underneath passenger seat. Ordered in from BMW Germany. Passenger door mirror usually tilts down when car in put in reverse. Stopped working. | ||
| Sep 200929140 mi | Transmission symbol illuminated on dash. Transmission went into safe mode which slows it down and makes it hard to drive. Car towed from my residence to dealership. Speed sensor on transmission replaced and computer reflashed. Problem was solved. Part for seat rail order in from Germany. Wrong part sent or ordered. Part reordered. Car scheduled for fixing on Oct 19, 2009. Passenger side mirror would tilt when put in reverse gear. Switch on drivers door was turned off. Switch turned back on. Problem solved. No charges to me. | ||
| Oct 200929760 miC $50 | Driver seat part installed. | ||
| Aug 201135740 miC $245 | Windshield washer pump leaking. Replaced windshield washer pump. | ||
| Mar 201236580 mi | Leaking temperature sensor on radiator. Lower rad hole replaced at same time. New battery installed. 7 year old battery not keeping a charge. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in South Carolina, United States Jul 2009 - Aug 2021 | |||
| Jun 201155000 miUS $50 | Windshield wipers not working. Control module replaced. Windshield washer pump not working. Part replaced. | ||
| Oct 201764000 miUS $2000 | Cooling hose replaced (leaking) | ||
| Jul 201866000 miUS $150 | Repaired corrosion in outside air temp sensor wiring harness. | ||
2005 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Sep 2016 - Dec 2018 | |||
| Apr 201785100 miUS $150 | Full CCV refresh, new intake manifold gasket, new air distribution O rings, new ICV new DISA gasket, various old vacuum lines replaced. None had failed, but the CCV and associated hoses were very old and brittle. So a failure was near. | ||
| Sep 201792000 miUS $400 | Full brake refresh. Replaced original rotors, pads and wear sensors. Bled the brake system and completed brake fluid flush. | ||
| Mar 2018101000 miUS $23 | Replaced hazard and door lock switch | ||
| BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Mar 2009 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Apr 200950000 mi | When car running slowly or idling, smelled of antifreeze. Told dealer last summer, but no problem identified. Dealer seems to have located problem (replaced thermometer, I think). | ||
| Dec 200963000 mi | AM radio reception very static-y. Long-standing problem, but not dealt with under warranty due to my error (forgot to tell them). Dealer comp'd me a new radio which arrived w/in week, will be installed next week. | ||
| Jan 201085700 mi | They replaced the radio two days ago - comped me a loaner and gave me a new radio. | ||
| Dec 2011115000 miUS $1000 | battery needed replacement | ||
2005 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2011 - Jan 2014 | |||
| May 201145000 miUS $160 | Engine intake hose had a huge hole/crack - part was replaced | ||
2005 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 3-Series in New Mexico, United States Oct 2007 - Aug 2009 | |||
| Dec 200842000 mi | Worn control arm bushings. | ||
| Aug 200945000 miUS $75 | Repaired a faulty level sensor discovered in a pre-purchase inspection. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jan 2013 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Dec 201386000 miUS $700 | oil leak | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Feb 2011 - Aug 2012 | |||
| Mar 201152000 miUS $80 | Thermostat stuck open, replaced thermostat | ||
2005 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Oregon, United States Sep 2011 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Nov 201181000 miUS $400 | Replaced windshield washer pump. Control arm bushings | ||
| Aug 2013112700 miUS $500 | rotors and brakes replaced. Also a guibo. | ||
| Dec 2014130000 miUS $943 | Blower Motor replacement | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Nov 2007 - Aug 2012 | |||
| Jun 201263000 mi | Replace front lower control arm bushings. Serpentine belt pulley bearings failing. Chewed up serpentine belt. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Wisconsin, United States May 2008 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Dec 200837000 mi | Headlight taking on water at carwash. | ||
| Aug 200943000 miUS $2800 | Clutch, flywheel replaced. Front reinforcement plate replaced | ||
2005 BMW 3-Series 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 201hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Great Britain Feb 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 201451000 mi£110 | Replaced worn out battery Checked bushes for wear | ||
| Sep 201557000 mi£225 | Starter motor failure. Known issue with Denso units. Replaced with Bosch unit | ||
| Dec 201758000 mi | Factory recall to replace Driverks airbag. Part of a global recall. | ||
| May 201859000 mi£200 | DSC pressure monitoring valve #2 went intermittent causing warning lights. Replaced and brake system bled. | ||
| Jun 201861329 mi£2077 | Manual gearbox rebuilt after technical issue with selector pin. Full overhaul, new bearings, synchro cones and full wear check. New clutch parts fitted. Transmission replaced and now better than new. | ||
| Sep 202168000 mi£250 | Second DSC pressure sensor failed and required replacement. | ||
| May 202271000 mi£490 | Bottom arm bushes replaced both sides due to age related wear. | ||
2005 BMW 3-Series 2dr Convertible
333-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Jun 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 2017138000 miUS $750 | Starter failed | ||
2005 BMW 3-Series 2dr Convertible
333-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed automated manual RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Tennessee, United States Feb 2012 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Aug 201273800 miUS $25 | Diagnosed problem with car not starting or not able to select a gear if start possible, or jumping out of gear during driving. Pulled codes, indicated low hydraulic pressure. Reservoir was full, no leaks indicated. Suspect relay - changed. | ||
| Oct 201279700 miUS $150 | Throttle Position Sensor became erratic. Threw lots of codes. Car went into 'Limp' mode several times. Had to pull over stop and re-start engine. Replaced sensor. | ||
| Apr 201386000 miUS $300 | Had roaring noise making left hand turns at highway speed. Shop diagnosed right front wheel bearing failing. Replaced. | ||
| Aug 2016165000 miUS $30 | A/C recharge | ||
| Jan 2017165000 miUS $575 | Replaced compressor. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Nov 2014 - Nov 2018 | |||
| May 201591000 miUS $2000 | Slight shuddering in 1st. Replaced clutch and fw. Also took care of a very tiny coolant leak. Replaced hose. | ||
| Jan 2018111000 miUS $2000 | Starter replaced Read differential was making grinding noises during slow sharp turns. Fluid replaced. All OK immediately. | ||
2005 BMW 3-Series 2dr Convertible
235-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Oct 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Sep 200847000 mi | A problem with the softtop in the convertible. | ||
2005 BMW 3-Series 2dr Convertible
235-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States Nov 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 201781000 miUS $1700 | new radiator, water pump, expansion tank, hoses, vanos lines. | ||
| Mar 201886000 miUS $625 | Oil level sensor replaced | ||
2005 BMW 3-Series 2dr Convertible
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Arizona, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Jul 201171000 miUS $50 | Windshield washer fluid pump replaced. | ||
2005 BMW 3-Series 2dr Convertible
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Ohio, United States Dec 2010 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Jun 201484000 miUS $300 | Could not turn steering column. shocks needed replacing | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Victoria, Australia May 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jul 201026040 miA $1000 | Engine mounts replaced (collapsed) Suspension bushings replaced | ||
2005 BMW 3-Series 2dr Convertible
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Dec 2008 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jul 201365000 miUS $500 | ABS/Traction control light on YELLOW - BRAKE lite on YELLOW also. Could not turn DSC on or off using switch. Replaced fluid sensor - glad it was not the computer board. | ||
2004.5 BMW 3-Series
Engine not specified
| BMW in Bahrain Sep 2012 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Feb 2013103580 mi$800 | Radiator hoses leakage and engine oil leakage I also changed my brakes front and rear | ||
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