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BMW 3-Series repairs by problem area

Engine (42%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (11%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (5%)

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BMW 3-Series repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (16%)

$500 - $999 (19%)

$100 - $499 (35%)

< $100 (24%)

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Chart based on 4117 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

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BMW 3-Series in California, United States Aug 2022 - Apr 2023
Apr 2023 12000 mi	Passenger seat occupancy sensor failed- caused airbag light and warnings

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BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2021 - Feb 2022
Feb 2022 8000 mi	Sunroof motor failure

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BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2021 - Feb 2022
May 2021 6000 mi	Power trunk motor

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BMW 3-Series in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada Jan 2021 - Jan 2022
Jul 2021 11780 mi	Sunroof stuck open

BMW 3-Series in Wisconsin, United States Oct 2021 - Oct 2022
Apr 2022 7000 mi	I brought the car in because there was a delay in the auto-start from stop feature. I could take my foot off the brake, which would normally trigger the auto-start, then put my foot on the gas before the car would re-start. The noticeable delay almost caused an issue when I needed to get moving out of an intersection.

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BMW 3-Series in California, United States Oct 2019 - Jun 2022
Jul 2019 4000 mi	Comfort Access wouldn't work properly. After several attempts to repair, and consultation with Munich, finally repaired by replacing the comfort access antennas.

BMW 3-Series in Germany Oct 2020 - Jun 2022
Nov 2021 17360 mi	Stop/Start automatic stopped functioning, car always worked but did not shut off at traffic lights.

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BMW 3-Series in South Carolina, United States Aug 2017 - Jan 2018
Oct 2017 1500 mi	Wheels out of balance.

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BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jan 2021 - Jun 2022
Jan 2022 18000 mi	Rattle coming from rear panel under the back window. Also a strange noise which was determined to be a loose parking brake cable. Both repaired under warranty. Took 2 days due to labor shortages affecting all businesses.

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BMW 3-Series in Quebec, Canada Mar 2021 - Apr 2022
May 2021 14260 mi	Battery had to be replaced for the vehicle's emergency call system

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BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Jun 2018 - Sep 2018
Aug 2018 200 mi	Battery was dead from sitting on the lot prior to purchase. Dealer paid to replace the battery.

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BMW 3-Series in Quebec, Canada Oct 2019 - Jun 2022
Sep 2019 34100 mi C $800	Change front brakes
Jun 2022 42780 mi	Recall

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BMW 3-Series in Saskatchewan, Canada May 2017 - Jun 2022
Feb 2021 19220 mi	Battery replaced.

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BMW 3-Series in California, United States Oct 2017 - Nov 2019
Jan 2018 1443 mi	Rear doors squeaking/creaking due to rubber and felt material brushing against the upper door trim. Dealer added Teflon tape around upper door trim to eliminate the issue.

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BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Sep 2016 - Dec 2018
Oct 2017 6000 mi	Window / Door frame was squeaking when going over bumps. Dealer found the TSB for it and fixed it.

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BMW 3-Series in California, United States Oct 2020 - Jun 2022
Feb 2021 21000 mi	There was a rattling sound when I accelerated under 30 mph
Apr 2022 32000 mi	There was a coolant leak. I had the car towed to the dealer. There was a service bulletin for the issue: SI B17 01 21 The coolant line was replaced at no charge.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jun 2021 - Jun 2022
May 2022 39000 mi	Water pump replaced under warranty.

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BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jun 2017 - May 2020
Jun 2017 1300 mi	Fiber optic cable for ambient lighting located within aluminum trim is loose. Part is on national back-order. Entire interior door panel must be replaced as it's an integrated component.
Jul 2017 1000 mi	CEL came on. Diagnosed as faulty temperature sensor. Replacement part on national back-order. Shop says safe to drive car. Code cleared and car returned until part becomes available for replacement.
Sep 2017 4500 mi	Backordered accent LED lighting trim arrived. Original had loose internal part and rattled. Replaced free under warranty. Backordered temperature sensor arrived. Faulty one replaced.

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BMW 3-Series in New Hampshire, United States Aug 2017 - Jun 2022
Jan 2022 47000 mi US $490	required new front rotors and pads
Jun 2022 57000 mi US $2000	rear rotors and pads

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BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States May 2021 - Jun 2022
Mar 2022 30000 mi US $1600	Replaced with BMW battery and reprogrammed "drain" sensor Front brakes and rotors replaced.

BMW 3-Series in British Columbia, Canada Nov 2015 - Jun 2022
Jan 2016	Heated steering wheel stopped working. Faulty heating module. Steering wheel replaced.
Dec 2016 5580 mi	M Sport steering wheel leather faded prematurely and badly. Suspect defect. Warranty approved replacement but replacement wheel was damaged (pock marks on leather) during shipping so another had to be ordered.
Jan 2017	Replacement of M Sport steering wheel with brand new unit.

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Dec 2020 - Mar 2023
Sep 2021 50840 mi C $1000	Check engine light indicated a problem. Replaced a pressure sensor, not fixed. later repaired a broken wire, check engine light came back within a day. I give up.
Jun 2022 64480 mi C $1743	normal wear Replace F and R rotors and pads
Feb 2023 72540 mi C $457	leak detection pump triggered check engine light

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BMW 3-Series in Georgia, United States Feb 2016 - Apr 2017
May 2016 2100 mi	FEM Failed and required computer replacement. A/C Blower motor stopped blowing air.

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Aug 2015 - Jun 2017
Mar 2016 7000 mi	Squeaky door seals. Lubricant coating added to all door seals.
Jun 2016 11000 mi	Replaced door seals to resolve creaking noise. Temporarily solved issued but returned later. Forums indicate that dirt gets in seals and causes noise for all shadow line trim cars. Seals require regular cleaning and lubircation

BMW 3-Series in North Carolina, United States Sep 2015 - Jul 2021
Nov 2017 14000 mi	trim strip on right side of roof became loose. Dealer replaced double sided tape beneath strip. As of 12.1.17 repair has failed
Dec 2017 15000 mi	trim strip on roof became loose. clips & double-sided tape replaced this time

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BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Aug 2015 - Sep 2016
Sep 2016 5000 mi	Couldn't reset CBM system correctly after oil change.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Aug 2016 - Jun 2018
Nov 2016	Rubbing noise from all doors when car goes over speed bumps.
Jul 2017 7500 mi	Loose front door panels

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BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2016 - Jul 2018
Jul 2018 10300 mi US $250	tire worn, damage to strut from pothole. not repaired.

BMW 3-Series in Alaska, United States Apr 2016 - May 2019
Nov 2016 9400 mi	Rattles from left window. Only slightly improved after multiple visits.
Jan 2017 12200 mi	Passenger front tweeter not working. Maybe related to previous repair where door seals were replaced.
Apr 2018 30000 mi	12v adapter broken (broken by user). Repaired under warranty.

BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2016 - Jun 2022
Jun 2022 48000 mi US $2500	Oil pouring our rear pipes. Stalled at low rpm. Valve cover defective and replaced

BMW 3-Series in New York, United States May 2016 - May 2019
Nov 2017 21600 mi	Right hand thumbwheel on the steering wheel would intermittently stop working. BMW had issued a service bulletin about this issue so the dealer ordered the part and it was replaced under warranty.

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BMW 3-Series in South Carolina, United States Nov 2016 - Jun 2022
Sep 2017 5000 mi	Issue was various interior rattles in the doors. The shop was quickly able to diagnose the issue (door locks rubbing against interior parts) and attempted fixes to each door.
Dec 2017 7000 mi	More interior rattles near the trunk area. Haven't been able to completely take care of the issue yet. Excellent vehicle otherwise.
May 2018 10000 mi	Received low coolant warning and after checking both reservoirs (the 340i has two coolant reservoirs) determined that they were critically low. Contacted dealership, but they didn't get back to me so I had to refill manually. Will request engine coolant flush and bleed test (to check for leaks) the next time I'm able to go to the dealership.

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BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Oct 2020 - Jun 2022
Jan 2021 37000 mi	Slight oil leak from front differential

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Jan 2016 - Jun 2022
May 2016 2440 mi	misaligned trunk lid
Jul 2017 9920 mi	The fuel filler flap ejection mechanism would fail in the winter, so a new one was ordered in and installed under warranty.
Jan 2018 13640 mi	Engine cover was rattling - replaced

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BMW 3-Series in Saskatchewan, Canada Aug 2016 - Jun 2018
Apr 2018 22940 mi	Comfort access stoped working. Fault found to be a broken wire at antenna.

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BMW 3-Series in California, United States Aug 2016 - Jun 2022
Dec 2016 2000 mi	Buzzing from passenger side door panel. Dealer installed felt tape and padding inside door panel on trim contact points and noise went away
Feb 2022 61000 mi US $1500	Replaced motor mounts due to NVH
Apr 2022 65500 mi	Rear brakes

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Jan 2017 - Dec 2017
Jun 2017 23000 mi	Leather on steering wheel was bubbling. The steering wheel was replaced.

BMW 3-Series in Georgia, United States Dec 2017 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018 45000 mi	Evaporator would freeze occasionally, preventing air from flowing from vents. Dealer reprogrammed computer and relocated temperature sensor.

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BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2017 - Oct 2017
Sep 2017 6700 mi	Rear speaker deck rattles over rough pavement and left rear door rattles Told me they fixed it and the rattle remain.
Oct 2017 7000 mi	Rear speaker deck rattles over rough pavement and left rear door rattles Told me they fixed it and the rattles remain.

BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Mar 2016 - Jan 2019
Apr 2016 5700 mi	rear camera not working

BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Jul 2017 - Jul 2022
Apr 2018 23119 mi	Check tires due to slight vibration at highway speeds. Tires cupped, decided to live with condition. Wind noise from left front, adjusted door and replaced outer door seal. Third attempt. Rattle in rear deck, identified and applied felt tape

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BMW 3-Series in North Carolina, United States Dec 2015 - Dec 2018
Feb 2016	noise around passenger front door when going over rough surfaces. was addressed with teflon tape in door frame. Repair mostly sucessfull, but problem still present on occasion.

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BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2016 - Mar 2017
Feb 2017 29000 mi	Intermittent problems with the navigation system. Not yet resolved. It happened so rarely in this, my home area, that I could never make it happen for the BMW techs. However, it happened a lot in Louisiana, so much so techs from two different BMW dealers there saw it and wrote it up. It is likely that if the new owner drives the BMW in this area exclusively, he/she may never notice the problem.

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BMW 3-Series in Colorado, United States Sep 2015 - Oct 2017
Sep 2015	Rattle coming from center stack, repaired through reinforcing plastic in center stack.
Oct 2015	Pearl chrome trim on dash creeks when going over road imperfections. Dealer found that not all the clips were installed. Properly installed trim piece and fixed the problem. Stereo crackles intermittently. Software reset.
Mar 2016 17000 mi	Stereo crackling, continued repeated attempts by dealer to fix Continued rattle issues, some rattles repaired but others persist
Jun 2016 19000 mi	Steering column rattle, parts ordered
Aug 2016 21300 mi	Rattle from driver's door lock pin, fixed in a couple hours
Mar 2017 32000 mi	Steering wheel rattle fixed
Sep 2017 33000 mi US $150	Alignment and body issues

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BMW 3-Series in Singapore Feb 2016 - Jul 2018
May 2016 1840 mi	Noisy aircon blower

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BMW 3-Series in New Zealand Dec 2015 - Jul 2022
Feb 2022 68200 mi $650	Parking sensor failure
Jul 2022 94860 mi	Traction control fails on steep hills. Dealer unable to fix

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BMW 3-Series in Idaho, United States Oct 2020 - Jun 2022
Jun 2021 98000 mi US $1700	Valve Cover Warped

BMW 3-Series in Michigan, United States Jun 2015 - Sep 2020
Mar 2018 58000 mi	MIL. No code stored, unable to reproduce

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Feb 2015 - Mar 2018
Jan 2016 14000 mi	rattle in passenger door
Jun 2017 37000 mi	Brake pads were changed. 37,00 on original M series Brembo brakes. Impressive. The new pads are silent, no squeaking.

BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Jul 2016 - Jun 2022
Aug 2017 16000 mi	Air-conditioning would only work intermittently during long trips in humid weather. Problem with temperature sensor. Was fixed via a software modification.

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BMW 3-Series in Colorado, United States Nov 2017 - Mar 2018
Nov 2017 38000 mi	Fog light button cracking, programmable memory key 2 cracking. Dealer replace entire light switch and full programmable memory key unit.

BMW 3-Series in Georgia, United States Nov 2015 - Jun 2022
Jul 2017 30000 mi	A/C wouldn't run for more than 15 min. Dealer added 3 oz of refrigerant and changed a setting in software. Sunroof wouldn't close. Dealer fixed by resetting computer.
Aug 2017 34000 mi	A/C wouldn't blow cold air. Dealer reprogrammed something in the A/C to fix. Not sure if it's still working completely correct though.
Nov 2021 69000 mi	One of the diesel fuel injectors needed to be replaced. BMW had previously extended the warranty for this particular issue so the fix was at no charge.

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BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States May 2016 - Jan 2022
Sep 2017 18000 mi	Passenger door lock rattles in the unlocked position.

BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Sep 2017 - Jun 2018
Feb 2018 44000 mi	Stone shield on rear brakes. Not a recall but covered under warranty, a known problem.

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BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jan 2017 - Jul 2022
Jul 2021 20000 mi US $100	Replaced ABS Wheel Speed Sensor

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BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Jan 2015 - Jun 2022
May 2015 4000 mi	Instrument cluster odometer light went out.
Sep 2015 9000 mi	Musty odor from AC occassionally
Aug 2016 19000 mi	Some rattles observed inside cabin at times and at certain outside temps.
Mar 2022 58000 mi US $500	Replaced valve cover gasket and spark plugs.

BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States May 2015 - Oct 2018
Jun 2015 2000 mi	The backup camera showed an error message when in use. I brought it in the first week of June. Unfortunately, the dealership didn't fix the problem on the first visit. I took it back a second time and it was finally fixed.

BMW 3-Series in Oklahoma, United States Apr 2015 - Dec 2021
Sep 2015 11000 mi	Door trim squeak issue which BMW has a TSB for.
Dec 2017 34500 mi	Door lock failure. Replaced actuator.
Jan 2018 36120 mi	Brake pads worn, rotors were etched. I had been telling the dealer for a year that I thought the brakes needed to be done. They kept telling me everything was fun despite what I believed was excessive wear and noise. They were relying on the electronic indicator which for some reason failed on my car. Finally got them to replace the brakes after complaining endlessly about the noise.
Apr 2021 74000 mi US $550	Oil Filter Gasket Housing

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Nov 2014 - Nov 2017
Feb 2015	Bluetooth module failed. Dealer replaced.
Oct 2015 10000 mi	Engine went into limp mode after spirited driving. Dealer said turbo waste gate out of spec. Replaced. Alarm goes off under specific, non-alarm situations. Alarm sensor replaced but problem recurred two days later. Dealer has been notified and I'm trying to schedule a return.
Jun 2016 10000 mi	Alarm system still not working correctly. BMW gave me a new sunshield to try. They think my aftermarket sunscreen was the problem. Unclear if issue is resolved.
Dec 2016 22000 mi	Back-up camera inop. Replaced camera, trunk locking mechanism, and reprogrammed computer.
Apr 2017 24000 mi	iDrive failed completely. Lost all stored music and contacts.

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BMW 3-Series in Iowa, United States Dec 2015 - Dec 2021
Aug 2017 18000 mi US $235	run flat tire
Jun 2018 30000 mi US $900	replace tires
Mar 2021 43000 mi	front door lock module failure

BMW 3-Series in Tennessee, United States Oct 2015 - Jun 2022
Jun 2022 47000 mi US $50	Replaced windshield washer pump Plastic trim on the inside of door pulls started to decompose and became sticky. Replaced with aftermarket version

BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Apr 2015 - Jun 2022
Sep 2017 27000 mi	Air conditioner condenser leaked R134 out. Replaced under warranty

BMW 3-Series in Quebec, Canada Nov 2015 - Jun 2017
Apr 2017 17980 mi	They replace the fuel level sensor

BMW 3-Series in British Columbia, Canada Mar 2016 - Dec 2017
Apr 2016 9300 mi C $10	shadowline trim squeaks when going over bumps. annoying.
Jul 2017 18600 mi	Squeaky brakes. BMW says that there was a service done to the rear brakes and a notice open for repair. Seemed to have fixed the issue for a week or two, but squeaks are back.

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BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Feb 2015 - Feb 2018
Nov 2017 40100 mi	Car went into limp home mode. Dealer had car for 2 days and could not figure out what caused the condition. No subsequent issues.

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BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2014 - Jul 2018
Oct 2015 19200 mi	Hesitation during acceleration, not turbo lag. Service bulletin for problem found and car software updated. Two of the preset buttons were cracked.
Aug 2016 37600 mi	Panel under HVAC controls kept falling off. Replaced the panel with new part.
Jul 2018 60000 mi US $1850	A/C not working, recharged the system.

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BMW 3-Series in Quebec, Canada Sep 2015 - Jun 2018
Mar 2017 17980 mi	Clock won't keep time...goes slow after a single day
Jan 2018 26040 mi	Car clock was running slow in cold weather. Computer was reprogrammed but updates failed a few times. It took a BMW technician from head office to unlock the issue after a few days.

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BMW 3-Series in Wisconsin, United States Feb 2015 - Feb 2018
Oct 2015 13500 mi	My horn sounded like a clown car. As it turns out, one of the two horns was bad, so they replaced both of them.
Jun 2016 21000 mi	Engine misfire on two cylinders. They actually couldn't reproduce it after testing all coils and plugs separately, hot and cold, so they chalked it up to a bad batch of gas. Which, frankly, I'm not buying. I think it'll be back for those problems.
Sep 2016 23000 mi	The horns went out again. The service advisor stated that it was the other horn set this time.
Feb 2017 30000 mi	The navigation and radio would make a popping noise and restart itself from time to time. My auto stop/start would occasionally stop but not start the car. The gear shift selector has a computer and the suspicion is that this was causing the problem.
Sep 2017 35000 mi	The passenger door wouldn't open with the double pull (basically, in BMWs you pull the door once to unlock and again to open it), and could only be opened either from outside or by hitting the central locking button to unlock it that way. They told me it was a known problem where the cable would get snagged. Also, the door lock indicator would go up and down extremely slowly.
Feb 2018 38500 mi	They had to replace the door latch due to the door not unlocking/opening when pulled. Also, the lock tab was slow to move up and down. This time they just replaced the entire assembly.

BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2014 - Nov 2015
Oct 2015 33500 mi	There was a fault in the driver's front side camera module

BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Oct 2014 - Feb 2018
Dec 2016 16000 mi	One of the parking lights stopped working. The cars computer notified me of the problem - "Parking lamp malfunction". The dealer said there was a TSB. It was fixed under warranty.

BMW 3-Series in Ohio, United States Jan 2015 - Jan 2017
Oct 2015 10300 mi	Car indicated a dead battery, and acted as though the battery was dead, but it was the on-board computer control systems. This problem is intermittent. Dealer could not duplicate nor diagnose. It happened again a month later.
Nov 2015 11000 mi	Car indicated a dead battery, and acted as though the battery was dead, but it was the computer control systems. Dealer could not duplicate nor diagnose. One more time and it will be returned for refund under the lemon law.
Jan 2016 13000 mi	Exact same problem as previous two reports. This time, the dealer put in a new battery. So far, it is working fine, but it usually takes about 6 weeks to manifest itself, so it's too early to say it's fixed. If it repeats, it's a lemon.

BMW 3-Series in Minnesota, United States Sep 2014 - Jul 2022
Oct 2014	Faulty sensor caused warning message to appear on the way home from the dealership on day of purchase. Part was replaced within 24 hours.
Jan 2015 3800 mi	Continuation of previous issue with random warning lights coming on but no actual symptoms. A loose grounding wire was located under the driver's seat and secured.

BMW 3-Series in Minnesota, United States Dec 2014 - Jan 2018
Nov 2015 9000 mi	TPMS failed to communicate with any of the tires. Needed new central module. Ordered, installed a week later.
Dec 2015 9000 mi	TPMS system: BMW sent wrong part. Required second trip to dealer.

BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2018 - Jul 2022
Jun 2019 37127 mi	After short time of running, the air flow out of the AC would drop to almost nothing. Dealer had TSB for similar problem on the 5 series sedans. They moved one sensor and reprogrammed a value in the computer. This is the second trip to the dealer to fix the AC. This time they actually put gauges on the AC system and discovered that the fluid was low. They evacuated the system and recharged it. No charge because they screwed up the first time I came in for this problem

BMW 3-Series in Michigan, United States Jun 2018 - Aug 2021
Oct 2018 51000 mi US $75	Blower motor replaced, under CPO warranty

BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2015 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018 44000 mi	Check engine light diagnosed as failed thermostat. Dealer replaced.

BMW 3-Series in Indiana, United States May 2015 - Jan 2019
Jun 2017 3000 mi	iDrive controller in the audio / navigation failed
May 2018 6000 mi	Unknown [transmission warning light]

BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Apr 2015 - Sep 2017
Jun 2016 38000 mi	Bad sensor.

BMW 3-Series in Kansas, United States Aug 2015 - Feb 2019
Oct 2015 1000 mi	iDrive harddrive locked and failed intermittently.

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BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Dec 2020 - Jun 2022
Jun 2022 49000 mi US $155	Replaced TPMS sensor/valve stem assembly on one wheel after it malfunctioned out of warranty. New sensor is low by 1 psi until tire is hot. Fuel gauge reads high by 3/16 of tank after vehicle parked outside for greater than 15 minutes & until vehicle parked indoors overnight.

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BMW 3-Series in Missouri, United States May 2015 - Jun 2017
Nov 2015 10000 mi	02 sensor failed and threw a check engine light.
Oct 2016 29000 mi	Diesel particulate filter replaced

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Dec 2020 - Jul 2022
Mar 2020 68000 mi US $450	Front left wheel bearing showing signs of failure, both replaced as a preventative measure
Feb 2022 100000 mi US $500	All brake hardware

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BMW 3-Series in Michigan, United States Feb 2021 - Feb 2022
Nov 2021 48000 mi US $50	The coating of each door handle deteriorated, leaving a mess on the person's hands when touching it. This is a known problem. Handles were replaced using aftermarket parts with a different coating.

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BMW 3-Series in Alberta, Canada Nov 2015 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018 43400 mi	Passenger door unable to unlock from door handle. Tech rerouted cable as per puma case. But it is not working again and car is going back tomorrow.

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BMW 3-Series in Malaysia Jun 2015 - Jun 2022
Dec 2020 37200 mi $310	Replaced rear RH DSC sensor giving false Autocruise & Speed Limit fault. Unfortunately the replacement did not fix the problem. The false message would appear from time to time. Battery getting weak
Apr 2021 40300 mi $35	Replace parking brake cable bracket
Dec 2021 41540 mi $881	Replace water pump Replace crankshaft oil seal Replace rear absorber, mounting and damper
Jun 2022 42160 mi	The front LH lock mechanism failed and it was replaced.

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BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Oct 2015 - Jan 2016
Oct 2015 12000 mi	Creaking noise in center console at slow speeds

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BMW 3-Series in Alberta, Canada Jan 2017 - Apr 2017
Mar 2017 32860 mi C $400	Rear window latch was broken and was replaced

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BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Nov 2014 - Jun 2022
Dec 2016 28000 mi	Computer system required re-instalation

BMW 3-Series in New Hampshire, United States Jan 2017 - Jun 2018
Mar 2017 32000 mi	Computer was displaying error message for camera and park sensor system. Diagnosed as front driver side parking camera. Replaced both front cameras and camera cables.

BMW 3-Series in British Columbia, Canada Feb 2017 - Jun 2018
Feb 2017 32240 mi	Rear right door lock actuator slow to engage and sometimes jams when manually opening the door
May 2017 34100 mi	Front right door actuator lock

BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2013 - Mar 2018
Jan 2015	Moonroof makes wind sound. Dealer unable to replicate.

BMW 3-Series in Wisconsin, United States Nov 2017 - Sep 2022
Jan 2018 37000 mi	The battery appears not to hold a charge. The car was driven at highway speeds for an hour, the 'charge battery' warning still came on. The engine does not automatically turn off at stops. The warning has turned off, but the engine does not turn off at stops. There is a message that displays the auto-turn off symbol with a line through it. We were told by the service people, at temps below 10F, the battery needs a trickle charger to hold a charge. We bought one. We charged the battery on a weekend night, overnight, once a week. The problem went away. Personally I think this is bad design on BMW's part - too much draw on the battery.
Jul 2018 42000 mi	Air conditioning was not working. Dealer replaced condenser under warranty

BMW 3-Series in South Carolina, United States May 2013 - Sep 2020
Aug 2013 3000 mi	iPhone would not stay connected/synced to iDrive. Weather stripping on rear doors was shrinking dramatically.
Oct 2013 4700 mi	iPhone would not stay connected/synced to iDrive. Rear door weather stripping shrinking. Ordered parts previously and now needed to be installed.
Jan 2014 8500 mi	iPhone will not stay connected/synced to iDrive
Feb 2014 9700 mi	Transmission shifts clunky at low speeds (1-20 mph) in various conditions and scenarios. Dealer test drove but did not acknowledge crapping shifting. Reset adaptive transmissions settings but did not resolve issues. BMW...shocking!
Mar 2014 11000 mi	Oil leak at transfer case seal.
Jun 2014 14000 mi	Transmission continued to shift "clunky" under various circumstances. Drove with shop foreman and he acknowledged a problem. BMW replaced transmission valve body. Shifting improved but still not particularly smooth. iPhone will not stay connected/synced to iDrive. Dealer acknowledges problem. Replaced audio head-unit with re-manufactured one. DID NOT FIX PROBLEM. Looking into lemon law... Passenger side rear window (door) has rubber trim piece that has shrunk over an inch. This was a problem at delivery for the drivers side.

BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States May 2017 - Jun 2022
Nov 2021 60000 mi US $125	Alignment 4 wheel

BMW 3-Series in British Columbia, Canada May 2013 - Jul 2014
Apr 2014 7320 mi	Wrong exterior weatherstrip installed at factory.

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BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Jun 2015 - Dec 2022
Dec 2015 49000 mi	Side view Camera Module

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Apr 2015 - Oct 2017
Dec 2016 32000 mi	Transfer case had to be replaced.

BMW 3-Series in Oregon, United States Feb 2014 - Oct 2015
Mar 2014 3000 mi	Rear hatch won't auto raise
Apr 2014 3000 mi	Rear door hatch auto open
Oct 2015 35000 mi	weatherstripping on drivers door

BMW 3-Series in Iowa, United States Apr 2014 - May 2017
Nov 2014 8300 mi	At about 7,500 miles idrive screen display stopped working. Diagnosed as "radio head unit" defective and replaced. I was told retail cost of repair if not on warranty would be about $2,000.
Dec 2014 8000 mi	In for a second replacement radio. Vehicle wouldn't play satellite radio or some book-on-CD recorded books. Replacement radio seems to fix all but CD issue. Rear hatch opens when the vehicle is in the driveway. A design defect triggered by inadvertent button pushes on the remote while in one's pocket. Check engine light on. Update: no longer a problem.
Nov 2015 28000 mi	This car's CD player can't play more than half of the commercially produced books on CD that I have used with no problem in numerous other non-BMW vehicles. The dealer can't resolve it and a call to BMW's "genius" group went nowher
Apr 2016 35800 mi	Continuation of same problem described previously -- many CDs do not play on CD player. Dealer consulted with manufacturer for several days. Not resolved. Supposedly awaiting BMW engineer further input. Dealer tells me a BMW engineer has now told them my CD player, unlike any vehicle CD player I have ever used, cannot play standard recorded book CDs for some format incompatibility reason. Why don't they advise of this limitation before sale

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BMW 3-Series in California, United States Oct 2014 - Apr 2017
Mar 2017 28000 mi US $400	There was an excessive electrical draw on the battery. Their diagnosis was inconclusive. Left tools in the car.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Nov 2017 - Sep 2018
May 2018 42000 mi US $4000	Replaced electric fan, control module, and reprogrammed the car Visor mirror light stopped working. Dealer replaced the entire visor.

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BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Aug 2017 - Sep 2018
Sep 2018 60140 mi C $200	Changed oil. Diagnosed front bumper Cameras

BMW 3-Series in Colorado, United States Apr 2017 - Jun 2022
Nov 2021 89000 mi US $40	coolant return line to expansion tank broke and was replaced

BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Jun 2014 - Jul 2017
Feb 2015 8000 mi	Washer fluid reservoir replaced, fluid level sensor was malfunctioning

BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Sep 2014 - Nov 2017
Nov 2014	Notification kept going off that the vehicle hood was open when it was actually closed. Dealer had to adjust hood sensor contacts to make notification go away.
Feb 2015 4000 mi	Low Window washer Fluid kept showing even with washer fluiud in the tank. Washer Tank was replaced since sensor was inside the tank.
Mar 2015 6000 mi	Drive seat adjustment electric switch plate was loose. Replaced whole seat adjustment module located on driver's seat.
Jul 2015 10000 mi	Fuel sensor failure to correctly show fuel remaining.
Sep 2015 11000 mi	Exhaust started making weird noise. Found to be a loose exhaust clamp. Tightened clamp and noise went away.

BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Apr 2014 - Jun 2018
Dec 2017 46000 mi US $170	REAR BRAKES SQUEALING NEEDED ALIGNMENT

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BMW 3-Series in Georgia, United States Oct 2015 - Jun 2022
Dec 2015 43000 mi	Start/stop system not working. Car would not restart at traffic lights when clutch pedal was depressed. Random hesitation at highway speeds with cruise control on. Clutch switch replaced. Start/stop still working intermittently.
Nov 2016 49300 mi	Start/Stop system not working properly. Engine would stop as designed but would stall when a restart was attempted. Taken to dealer under warranty. Replaced crankshaft sensor and reluctor wheel.

BMW 3-Series in Kansas, United States Jan 2015 - Nov 2017
Mar 2016 33000 mi	Axle seal leak Engine stumble upon cold start.
Jun 2017 49000 mi	FZD Control Module replaced.

BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2015 - Jun 2022
Dec 2017 22000 mi	2nd gear synchro failed due to faulty clutch assembly. Hard/crunchy shifts for several months, dealer unable to replicate until this month. Entire transmission replaced along with clutch disc, plate, t/o bearing and fork, and clutch slave cylinder.

BMW 3-Series in Minnesota, United States Jan 2018 - Jun 2018
Feb 2018 22280 mi	Oil sensor replaced

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BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2014 - Feb 2017
Nov 2014 12000 mi	Removal of sunroof water drain grommet

BMW 3-Series in Delaware, United States Nov 2016 - Apr 2017
Apr 2017 21000 mi	VANOS (variable valve timing) system was sticking and causing the car to report a "drive- train malfunction" code and run on partial power. Dealer replaced defective or damaged parts, car has been fine since. Dealer also replaced the electric fuel pump as part of a recall.

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BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jul 2014 - Mar 2019
Sep 2016 17000 mi	Replaced thermostat
Nov 2016 19700 mi	iDrive started to reboot after I've upgraded my iPhone to 10.1.2. They have fixed it by reflashing the iDrive firmware with the latest version.
Feb 2018 30000 mi	Replaced the door latch

BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2013 - Jul 2022
Feb 2014 6000 mi	Problem with side view camera. Water was in the cable connectors. (Hopefully) fixed with a new cable.
Oct 2014 14700 mi	Right trunk lid tail light was falling off. Known problem with cars of this vintage. Dynamic suspension acceleration sensor failed on the right front.
Feb 2015 18000 mi	Horns stopped working. (BMW SIB 61-26-14 "Horns fail to work")
Aug 2015 24900 mi	Loose moonroof sunshade. Passenger side trunk taillight falling out again.
Jun 2016 37000 mi	Moonroof internal rain gutter broke preventing the opening of the sunshade.
Oct 2021 82500 mi US $1900	Right-rear wheel bearing replaced due to noise.

BMW 3-Series in Missouri, United States Jul 2015 - Jun 2016
Nov 2015 18000 mi	Check engine light with code P0597, which is a bad thermostat. Dealer replaced thermostat.

BMW 3-Series in Hawaii, United States Jan 2021 - Jun 2022
Jun 2022 69300 mi US $100	These cars are known for taillight failures caused by a bad ground. Instead of speaking hundreds of dollars at the dealer to fix. We order the right rear inner taillight housing and wired it in

BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Nov 2013 - Oct 2016
May 2016 29500 mi	Fan blower replaced
Jul 2016 31200 mi	Thermostat replaced under warranty

BMW 3-Series in Arkansas, United States Sep 2014 - Jul 2018
Jul 2016 27200 mi	Thermostat related to heating system failed. Part was replaced.

BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Oct 2014 - Dec 2014
Dec 2014 25000 mi	Rear noise

BMW 3-Series in South Carolina, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
Mar 2018 32000 mi	Loose or broken latch causing a rattle. Replaced the part under warranty

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jul 2017 - Jul 2018
Feb 2018 42000 mi	Fuel cut-off was triggering when attempting to re-fuel the vehicle about 9 times out of 10 gas station visits. Generally it would shut-off the pump at about 1/4 tank, and do so repeatedly until the tank was about 1/2 full. Multiple visits to service always resulted in "cannot fix because we cannot replicate the issue" scenarios, until we got fed up just before the warranty ended. Dealer finally replaced the entire tank and the problem has not recurred.

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Jul 2014 - Jun 2017
Apr 2017 28000 mi	Turn signal sound not working. Needed cluster full reset

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada May 2018 - Jul 2018
Jul 2018 2821 mi C $1150	Thermostat failed with check engine light. Dealer replaced for $850. Wiper motor failed. Dealer wants $1150 to fix.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jan 2017 - Jan 2017
Jan 2017 22000 mi	Fuel pump failed. It just stopped on the road.

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BMW 3-Series in Quebec, Canada Feb 2015 - May 2018
Jul 2015 6200 mi	AC failure during long trip. Car brought in for service and there was a pressure problem that was found and repaired.
Nov 2016 18480 mi C $25	Both remotes battery failed after trip to garage on a car with 29K. Very strange as they both worked before.
Jan 2018 22816 mi	Received battery warning (Discharging) and called BMW where I was told the car was not being driven a lot. (True as I retired and the car had been stored in garage during cold snap -30F) I brought car in for service and left overnight as they charged battery. Battery failed BMW testing and was replaced under warranty. I found it strange to have to change a battery after 3 years with only 36K Kilometers (22K Miles)??

BMW 3-Series in Quebec, Canada Dec 2014 - Mar 2015
Feb 2015 620 mi	Car failed to start after only 3 days (battery discharged). Rear seat belts not functioning. Minor adjustments to trim were needed Car failed to start again ( Battery discharged ). I ask them to replace the car, and they agree to. Steering reported limited power. Finally found a defective module which was located inside of Rack and Pinion steering.
Mar 2015 620 mi	Car replaced due to no-start issue they did not fix. Had issues with driver side window fogging up, where you could not see out. This was reported each time car was in and they found no way to correct it (Tech told me they had a couple like this).

BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Feb 2017 - Jun 2019
Oct 2017 46000 mi	Replaced peeling vent chrome Dash trim replaced due to peeling. Most likely caused by previous owner negligence Driver door seal replaced due to hole worn in. Likely caused by previous owner negligence
Dec 2017 47000 mi US $55	Noticed a thunking noise when turning hard. Diagnosis was that the tire shop had placed the front tires on the rear wheels (staggered setup) and placed them up front. This caused very low clearance with the strut and they would hit when the wheel was not under load. This was remedied by the tire shop (different location than diagnosis)

BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2014 - Apr 2017
Jul 2015 18000 mi	Radio controls stopped functioning properly.
Jun 2016 27000 mi	Passanger restraint system warning.

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BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Nov 2014 - Apr 2018
Jun 2015 28000 mi	Comfort access stopped working and the car was not detecting the remote when i sit in it. It has already gone in twice and is in for the third time. BMW tech from out of town. Replaced sensors.
Mar 2017 62000 mi US $300	2 NOX Sensors had gone bad and 1 diesel particulate sensors. The dealer changed the two NOX sensors for free under the 70K emission mandate of NJ but wanted to charge me $800 to change the diesel particulate sensor. Got my diesel particulate sensor replaced by an independent shop

BMW 3-Series in Nevada, United States Jan 2014 - Jul 2017
Dec 2015 27000 mi	Rear overheard brake light housing was rattling when driving on rough roads or listening to music with bass. Dealer added felt tape around the housing to prevent the noise.
Jun 2017 46000 mi	Rear passenger door lock and latch mechanism failed. Replaced with new parts under warranty.

BMW 3-Series in Alabama, United States Feb 2014 - Mar 2017
Nov 2015 11000 mi	Replaced Horns

BMW 3-Series in Washington, United States Apr 2014 - Jun 2022
Jun 2016 24000 mi	Faulty Fuel Injector
Jul 2016 24300 mi	Air bag sensor fault displayed
Mar 2018 42000 mi US $220	Small leak in radiator hose
Jul 2019 78000 mi US $1500	Replaced Fuel Injectors

BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2014 - Jul 2022
Dec 2016 28000 mi	Motor for window for rear passenger window malfunctioned. Replaced with new motor.
Jun 2018 36000 mi US $250	One TPMS sensor replaced

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Nov 2017 - Oct 2018
Mar 2018 86000 mi US $95	coolant loss...no leak found but coolant added

BMW 3-Series in Tennessee, United States Jan 2015 - Dec 2016
Dec 2015 17000 mi	At annual maintenance check, excessive tire wear was noted, consistent with overinflation by dealer when car was purchased 10 months earlier. Also, rain sensor fluid had partly leaked - sensor had to be replaced (under warrantee).

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Dec 2015 - Apr 2016
Apr 2016 21000 mi	A/C wasn't blowing cold air when using temperature controls but it did when set to max A/C option on the dashboard.

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Mar 2015 - Dec 2018
Dec 2016 43000 mi	Speakers for front passengers broke down.
Dec 2017 53000 mi US $8	Left front parking light. Took five to ten minutes.

BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Mar 2015 - Jun 2022
Sep 2017 33320 mi	Check engine light came on. Dealer determined NOX sensor before cat converter was bad. Removed sensor and replaced.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Apr 2015 - Apr 2018
Oct 2016 62000 mi	Door Pin Rattle, Dealer Diagnose was Window Guard Rail. Replacing the Window Guard did not fix the rattle. From online help, I was able to fix the problem by lining felt tape on the door pin holder.
Dec 2017 87000 mi US $3000	Malfunction light turned on, car ran into limp mode. EGR Cooler Replaced, DEF Metering Valve replaced, and EGR Valve.

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BMW 3-Series in Michigan, United States Mar 2014 - Jun 2022
Jun 2017 50000 mi	Faulty transmission malfunction error. Replaced sensor
Aug 2017 52000 mi	Replaced Fuel intakes, injectors, gas tank, Timing Chain. Covered everything under warranty.
Sep 2021 105000 mi	replaced brakes, REPLACED THE FRONT TENSION STRUTS

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Jun 2017 - Apr 2018
Aug 2017 46500 mi	NOx sensors replaced due to check engine light, done under warranty.

BMW 3-Series in Maryland, United States Jan 2017 - Jan 2022
Mar 2017 40282 mi	Nav system malfunctions, locking up, freezing, glitching and failing to show real-time traffic info. iDrive system was updated per BMW TSB.
Jul 2017 50000 mi	replaced wheel hub/bearing for premature wear repaired faulty power outlet greased window due to squealing
Dec 2017 65000 mi US $500	Rear pads worn, front pads acceptable but low; replaced all 4 pads and rotors
Jun 2018 79000 mi US $50	Faulty fuel injector.

BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Oct 2017 - Jun 2022
Dec 2017 38000 mi	Tire pressure was low on right front tire. Refilled to spec & has been fine since
Jun 2021 80000 mi US $375	Rear Brake Pad Replacement

BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2014 - Jul 2021
Jul 2014 2000 mi	CEL: Diesel Particulate Filter Sensor replaced
May 2018 28007 mi	Navigation displayed "No Signal" then rebooted. Dealer updated the software (first time since new in 2014)

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jun 2021 - Jun 2022
Jun 2021 72000 mi US $60	Replaced passenger side door lock due to it not unlocking when pulling on handle

BMW 3-Series in Michigan, United States Jul 2014 - Jun 2022
Dec 2014 14000 mi	Check engine light - diagnosis particulate sensor pipe plugged, ran test plan for fault. Programmed vehicle per diag code D1361. New sensor ordered. Customer to return for new sensor install.
Jan 2015 27000 mi	Sensor associated with particulate filter ordered in December 2014 was installed in January. Repairs were satisfactory no new check engine lights.
Jan 2017 19000 mi	Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) leak in line, replaced line
Aug 2020 86000 mi US $680	EGR valve replacement

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BMW 3-Series in West Virginia, United States Dec 2014 - Jan 2015
Jan 2015	Cylinder misfire; computer update completed. Problem remains

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Dec 2013 - Oct 2016
Nov 2014 8800 mi	Had squeaking coming from trim surrounding HVAC unit. Dealer removed trim, lined with felt tape and reinstalled. Problem solved!

BMW 3-Series in North Carolina, United States Mar 2016 - Aug 2016
Mar 2016 28000 mi	Cruise Control fault

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada May 2017 - Nov 2023
Jan 2018 57040 mi C $1200	DEF ECM replaced. BMW ECM OEM part replacement + labour. P20e8 code was the actual ODB error.
Jun 2018 66960 mi C $320	EGR valve emissions light. Repair was to clean the valve housing and the intakes
Jan 2022 99200 mi C $400	origi battery replacement

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jul 2014 - Feb 2017
Aug 2015 14200 mi	Seat had a crack in it and two air conditioning vent pulleys trim were bubbling.
Nov 2016 30100 mi	Check engine light was on, some sort of electrical error. Took 6 months to get the part to replace.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Sep 2014 - Aug 2019
Nov 2014	loss of power assisted steering. Dealer update the firmware
Feb 2015 3000 mi US $650	replaced defect spring lock. engine first made knocking noise and 8 hours later, it suddenly stopped running while driving. Initial diagnosis from dealer is that engine needs to be replaced. Dealer is waiting for direction from manufacture.
Mar 2015 5000 mi	whole engine needed to be replaced.
Jul 2015 8300 mi	rattles come from front passenger door.
Oct 2015 10300 mi	low coolant light on. test found no leaks. added coolant and reset light.
Nov 2016 25700 mi	driver side door fails to open the door from inside using the door lever. Intermittent problem.
Mar 2018 42000 mi	check engine lights came on. Parking lamb malfunction.

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BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Jul 2013 - Aug 2017
Sep 2013 1000 mi	The navigation system glitched out and stopped working for about an hour.
Oct 2015 10000 mi	Banging in the rear of the car and buzz in the steering column Right rear door lock actuator failed
Nov 2015 10200 mi	Banging in rear right repaired. Steering column cover replaced.
Aug 2016 14000 mi US $96	Rattle in front passengers door

BMW 3-Series in Quebec, Canada Nov 2016 - May 2017
May 2017 45880 mi	differential seal leaks

BMW 3-Series in New Hampshire, United States Jul 2013 - Dec 2015
May 2015 42000 mi	Moonroof trim flopped in Temp sensor / check engine light

BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Oct 2014 - Jun 2018
Dec 2014 8000 mi	Gas tank cover no longer aligned with body trim. Cover replaced by dealer.

BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Jul 2014 - Dec 2017
Dec 2017 29000 mi	Problem with gas gauge and sun roof. They reprogrammed the car and all was well. Don't trust the car anymore, though. Too many electrical problems.

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BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Feb 2014 - May 2017
Sep 2014 6000 mi	Tail lamp housing and C-pillar trim loose. Shop noticed former, for which there is a TSB. I noticed the latter.
Apr 2015 9300 mi	Rear knocking sound, diagnosed by dealer as noise from rear seat seat back
Oct 2015 13300 mi US $40	TPMS triggered by very cold temp, tires have nitrogen fill, so needed to have nitrogen service /top off and had tires rotated
Aug 2016 21000 mi	Drive train malfunction, required software update

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BMW 3-Series in Malaysia May 2014 - Jun 2015
Mar 2015 14880 mi	warning lights on due to all 4 tyres air pressure inadequate eventhough last tyre pressure check only 3 weeks ago.
May 2015 13640 mi	left brake lights out, however, bulb is still working, reset the system. Repair was not successful, to revisit.

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BMW 3-Series in Victoria, Australia Nov 2014 - Jun 2018
Jan 2015 17600 mi	Complete engine failure and starter motor burnt out

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BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Aug 2015 - Aug 2016
Oct 2015 51000 mi	Electric motor replacement after a hiccup was detected at low rpm shifting between 5th and 6th.
Aug 2016 56000 mi	High voltage battery replaced. $9000 cost for p&L.

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BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Sep 2012 - Mar 2021
Jun 2013 10000 mi	Dealer advised me car had a Software update.
Aug 2014 25700 mi	R&R sensor. It showed that it had an error twice when the DLR was performing yearly service. They replaced sensor as preventative measure.

BMW 3-Series in North Carolina, United States Oct 2012 - May 2016
Jul 2013 6800 mi	An A/C hose was not connected properly at the factory.
Jan 2016 8000 mi	The door locks were intermittently not functioning, causing the doors not to unlock from inside the vehicle. The actuators were replaced under warranty.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Oct 2015 - Oct 2017
Aug 2015 45000 mi	Insulation on sunroof unglued.

BMW 3-Series in Colorado, United States Mar 2016 - Apr 2017
Jun 2016 42000 mi	Charge pipe blew off and fell apart. The car went into limp mode suddenly on the highway. The part was replaced under warranty.
Dec 2016 48000 mi	The exhaust valve on the muffler would open and close randomly while driving making a loud screeching sound. I had to take it back to the dealer several times before they would believe me. I had several videos too. Replaced entire exhaust. Front and backup cameras stopped working. iDrive still not working right. It has difficulty switching between Nav and Bluetooth. Screen will occasionally blank out. Randomly will not pull bluetooth song information from phone. All phones have problem, obviously a car issue. Dealer could not keep car started after they had it for 2 weeks. Took them another week to replace injectors, plugs, and coils. Ended up draining the gas tank. Runs now but not as well as before. Idle is rough at cold when it wasn't b4.
Apr 2017 49000 mi	iDrive still not working right

BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Feb 2016 - Jul 2018
Jun 2016 42000 mi	Charge pipe broke
Nov 2016 48500 mi	Oil housing leak

BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Jun 2013 - Sep 2015
Dec 2013 16000 mi	Blower motor made extremely loud noise when turned on. Blower replaced Trunk taillight fell off Taillight that was replaced caused fault on computer diognistic in car
Feb 2014 18700 mi	Car got wet on rear driver side passenger floor from rain, puddles, or car wash. Entire "vapor seal" had to be replaced, car kept for water testing after allowing new seals to dry.
May 2014 22000 mi	The trunk taillight on the opposite side of previous repair fell out. Has to do with weak clips that break over time when the trunk is closed. So now both sides have been replaced and time will tell if it is a design flaw that repeats.
Jul 2015 40800 mi	Car started driving poorly and computer said to drive moderately that drivetrain unstable. Scary. I was on a long trip so he drove it for another four hours. Dealer had to replace something with the ignition. No issues beyond that

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Apr 2013 - May 2017
Jan 2014 4000 mi	Rattle/vibration noise emitting from engine compartment or inside of dashboard. Goes away after 15-20 minutes so dealer often gives me a "can not replicate" and sends my car home
Nov 2014 10000 mi	Had to add 3qts oil in 10k miles, requested to look into further Having continual rattle problems, referred to service bulletin but again shop could not replicate
Dec 2014 11000 mi	Not sure
Dec 2015 18000 mi	Door lock actuator on passenger side failed resulting in slow unlocking (or not unlocking at all)
Aug 2016 22900 mi	Turbo chargepipe cracked, causing stalling and rough driving (and no boost). Replaced it and works fine. Also had error light come on on dash and notification on the display saying stop immediately
Mar 2017 27000 mi	Drivetrain malfunction 5x since Jan 1. A few "could not replicate", all my plugs replaced, had an ignition coil replaced... also just remembered I had a fuel pump service bulletin so they replaced that this year as well. After one of the "could not replicate" episodes, took a few days for them to look at the car, was driving home, happened again. Car was there for 9 or 10 days.

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Apr 2015 - Sep 2016
Aug 2016 67100 mi US $10	Tail lights assemblies falling off. Holding tabs are broken through wear and tear.

BMW 3-Series in Germany Jul 2012 - Sep 2015
Sep 2012 1860 mi	Blower motor sucked in a leaf and was making a "piece of paper in a fan blade" sound when using recirculating air. Dealer took it apart and took out the leaf.
Oct 2012 2480 mi	Another leaf was sucked into the blower motor. The dealer wouldn't tell me why it happened again, but I looked it up and it's because the microfilter is located AFTER the blower motor. They took the leaf out again. The aluminum trim on the dashboard made squeaking and rattling sounds while driving. The dealer took it apart and put felt or something under it to try to silence the sounds. The navigation display screen housing also made rattling sounds. Left rear brake light was missing a bolt that attached it to the trunk lid. It had finally came loose, being attached with only one of the bolts, after a couple months of opening and closing the trunk. Dealer installed the bolt.
Nov 2012 2480 mi	Many parts of the interior began making plastic-like squeaks and rattles, including the drivers door panel, navigation screen, audio control panel, center console, and all the plastic vents during driving or hitting bumps.
Jun 2014 21080 mi	Vibration through dashboard when AC turned on. Dealer refused to fix and BMW refused to fix, stating that it is normal. A loud droning vibration from a luxury car is not normal. They probably didn't want to pay for taking the dash apart.
Jul 2015 29340 mi	Car makes clunking sound from front left wheel when going over rough surfaces. Feels like something is loose. Replaced power steering rack and problem came back in 2 weeks. Dealer says its "normal" and nothing they can do about it.
Sep 2015 30380 mi	Engine makes flapping sound that can be heard in the interior when fully warmed up. Technician says it doesn't sound right but can't figure out what it is. Today the car started very rough as if there was a misfire, but no warning light.

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BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Aug 2013 - Jun 2016
Jun 2014 7000 mi US $90	My fuel was on "Reserve" and the range showed that I still had 41 miles. My car stopped and a message showed up on iDrive - "Drive train malfunction". Dealership said the car was out of gas. So the message was confusing to say the least.
Mar 2016 17000 mi	My car stopped right in the middle of the street and I got a message on the console that said Drive Train Malfunction. I turned off the ignition and turned it back on and my car functioned normally and I drove it to the dealer.

BMW 3-Series in Colorado, United States Jan 2013 - Jun 2018
Nov 2013 12000 mi	Odd noise from exhaust when starting and as the transmission shifts at low speeds.
Nov 2014 24000 mi US $45	The air conditioning smelled foul once again. Somewhat like vinegar. This is the second time. Both times they simply cleaned the system and this time replace the micro-filter. First time, no charge. This time $45.
Mar 2015 30000 mi	Drivetrain warning appeared on the navigation display and went off within 10 seconds. Did not reappear. Service center could not find the problem. While diagnosing other issue, service center determined there was a problem with the high pressure fuel rail and replaced same.
Sep 2015 36000 mi	Horn began to change it's sound/pitch while in use. Dealer found both horns faulty and replaced same. Drivetrain malfunction warning light on yet AGAIN! Car would jerk and hesitate. Replaced high pressure fuel rail sensor. Second time they replaced it. You will see in my next report it recurred again! Drivetrain malfunction light came on again and the car would jerk and hesitate. 3rd time this car has been in for the same issue. This time they replaced the harness to the fuel rail pressure sensor. Also did a "puma" case with BMW HQ.
Oct 2016 52700 mi	Door lock failed.
Dec 2016 55000 mi	Passenger seat intermittently fails to move forward or aft when the switch is moved. Could not be replicated by dealer. Door lock fails to unlock when handle is pulled twice from inside. This happened to both front doors eventually and I had two separate trips to get them replaced.
Oct 2017 65275 mi US $68	Passenger seat fails to move forward or back - AGAIN. First time I took it in to the dealer, they could not duplicate. This time it had totally failed. They found seat motor was functioning correctly but that the seat frame was jamming. They replaced the front seat frame which had to be completely disassembled to access boys holding seat frame to body. Exhaust makes rattling noise at all times.

BMW 3-Series in Missouri, United States Feb 2018 - Jul 2022
Apr 2022 95000 mi US $600	Valve cover gasket leaked at the rear of the engine. Valve cover and gasket were both replaced since PCV valve is built into valve cover and not serviceable. Coolant overflow hose was also replaced after being broken accidentally during valve cover replacement.

BMW 3-Series in Kentucky, United States Feb 2016 - Oct 2017
Jan 2017 32500 mi US $180	Battery cell failure causing error codes and messages to be displayed ("Moveable Top Fixation")
May 2017 35200 mi US $35	Rubber line connecting fuel cap to chassis tore; replaced

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BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Jul 2012 - Apr 2015
Feb 2014 21000 mi	Both horns (low frequency and high frequency) froze and ruptured. Needed replacing.

BMW 3-Series in Georgia, United States May 2013 - Jun 2016
Jun 2015 28000 mi	Intermittent squeaking noise coming from suspension. Not fixed on "completion".

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Jun 2017 - Sep 2018
Feb 2018 54560 mi C $1000	Transmission cooler/heat exchanger failed resulting in no heat in cold weather.

BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Feb 2013 - Jun 2016
Mar 2013 1000 mi	Oil pressure lights came on 10 minutes after getting the car brand new Faulty oil pressure regulator valve
Mar 2014 15000 mi	The gas door assembly was faulty and would not close
Oct 2014 23200 mi	faulty 12v outlet
Jun 2015 30000 mi	Engine would rev slightly on it's own and then die at idle.
Apr 2016 36500 mi	Turbo was shutting down, dealer replaced faulty cooling fan

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BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States May 2014 - Jun 2014
Jun 2014 11000 mi	Oil level warning came on, I added 2 quarts of oil and warning still said "oil level below minimum, add 1 quart immediately. Dealership said was 2 quarts low, and to bring it in if happens again, not to add oil. Oil level low again. Blue smoke noted from exhaust occasionally since last visit. Took car in, was told at end of day problem with turbo system, was going to be repaired.

BMW 3-Series in Belgium Aug 2012 - Jan 2015
Jan 2015 620 mi €550	Exhaust flap spring broke

BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2013 - Jul 2021
Aug 2014 18300 mi	Software upgrade, engine compartment water drain replacement
Jan 2016 15000 mi	Exhaust rattling due to bad valve on muffler. Replaced at no chasrge under warranty
Dec 2016 69000 mi	Hood latch replacement

BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2017 - Apr 2018
Apr 2018 64000 mi	Traction control would intervene while crossing train trucks/ uneven road at low speeds <30mph. Believe they replaced sensor and all good.

BMW 3-Series in Tennessee, United States Jan 2013 - Jul 2018
Oct 2017 69000 mi US $778	"Drivetrain malfunction" warning light.

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Oct 2013 - Jan 2015
Jan 2015	2nd gear was grinding on occasion. Transmission was replaced under warranty. After replacement, the grind is gone, but now there is a vibration in 2nd gear under acceleration which will require another look.

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BMW 3-Series in Tennessee, United States Sep 2013 - Jun 2018
Sep 2016 22000 mi	Service bulletin was followed. A/C had frozen up on a 160 mile road trip in 90 degree weather. This is the first issue we have experienced in the car since new.

BMW 3-Series in Oklahoma, United States Jul 2015 - Jul 2017
Dec 2015 37000 mi US $1000	Stalling at a stop, unrelated to BMW's start/stop system--check engine on. Required full reprogramming/update to electrical system. In addition, the intercooler was inop and replaced--expense to owner. Vehicle still under factory warranty.
Jul 2017 70000 mi US $1500	Thermostat failure

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Aug 2015 - Jun 2022
Sep 2015 53000 mi US $300	Check engine light on dash. Repair facility diagnosed & replaced defective thermostat.
Jan 2018 82000 mi	Check engine light on dash. Repair facility diagnosed & replaced defective thermostat.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jul 2013 - Aug 2013
Aug 2013 6000 mi	passive resistant system passive restraint system

BMW 3-Series in Alabama, United States Dec 2013 - Nov 2021
Mar 2015 20000 mi	Bad fuel injector on cylinder 1. Replaced

BMW 3-Series in New Zealand Apr 2013 - Aug 2015
Nov 2014 16120 mi	Clunk in front suspension diagnosed as faulty tie rod end. Took 2 weeks to obtain replacement part from Germany

BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Aug 2013 - Oct 2021
Dec 2016 88000 mi US $750	passenger side door lock motor switch had to be replaced.
Sep 2017 107000 mi US $850	Wheel cracked, and both wheel and tire needed to be replaced. A curb, I think. But didn't notice anything until a flat tire 200 miles later in the middle of Idaho.

BMW 3-Series in Georgia, United States Aug 2015 - Apr 2019
Jul 2016 50000 mi	Dash was slightly loose on the drivers side. Had to be better attached.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jul 2013 - Oct 2013
Sep 2013 7000 mi	replaced rear driver'side window weather stripping

BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Jan 2015 - Mar 2016
Jan 2015 27000 mi	A/c odor issue. Rattles by front left and right rear speakers
Oct 2015 40800 mi	Rattle due to trim on door lock

BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Dec 2015 - Dec 2016
Dec 2015 26000 mi	Rear passenger window would only go up/down in centimeter increments. Door pins/locks would rattle around on passenger and driver doors (used the most of the 4 doors).

BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Sep 2012 - Jan 2022
Jan 2013 18200 mi	seat airbag sensor replaced under warranty.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jun 2015 - Jan 2022
Jun 2018 80000 mi US $1200	Hairline fracture on radiator
Dec 2021 122000 mi US $400	Oil filter seal leak repaired but oil still seen covering the O2 sensors below the manifold

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Oct 2012 - Dec 2016
Aug 2013 8000 mi	fuel fill valve was broken, so car always thought it was full of gas when pumping gas. had to manually fill. car came this way

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jun 2013 - Mar 2015
Aug 2013	fuel pump clogged

BMW 3-Series in Arizona, United States Nov 2012 - Dec 2015
Jun 2015 28000 mi	Fuel filler cap / fuel tank cracked / broken / torn off

BMW 3-Series in Aguascalientes, Mexico Jan 2013 - Sep 2015
Jun 2014 12400 mi	Strange sound on the A/C they change the turbines.
May 2015 14040 mi $1320	The left door melt near the door lock. They do not honor the fender2fender warranty. And didn't care about their material quality.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Dec 2012 - Jan 2022
Jun 2014 25000 mi	Windshield fluid motor burned out. Replaced with new unit at BMW dealer.
May 2018 53000 mi US $450	Needed new rotors and brake pads for the front.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Sep 2012 - Apr 2021
Jan 2013 3900 mi	The rear license plate frame attach point plastic insert didn't grip the screw as it should. Had them replace the insert with a new one. While in for that had the software flashed to the newest version.
Feb 2013 5700 mi	The tire warning light was coming on when the OAT was 35f and lower. I had checked the tire pressures and all were at 32 psi. Found out that this is a common problem and it was corrected by inflating the tires to 36 psi. No more warnings.
Oct 2014 22000 mi	Drivers door mid-range or tweeter had a slight resonance with frequencies of female voices. Dealer ran audio test, could not duplicate. Disassembled door panel and tightened everything. Have not seen problem since.
Jan 2018 70000 mi	Second set of front pads and rotors in 70K mi. Happy I purchased extended maintenance.

BMW 3-Series in Arizona, United States Oct 2016 - Nov 2017
Oct 2017 38000 mi	Turbo oil line leak

BMW 3-Series in Washington, United States Feb 2016 - Jun 2020
Apr 2016 37300 mi	Rattling door lock pins. Dealer installed sound deadening. Peeling trim on several pieces - dealer replaced parts.
Jun 2016 39000 mi	Non-functional BMW Telematics module for BMW Assist.
Sep 2016 42000 mi	Engine randomly stalling. Replaced MAF. Symptoms came back within ten miles. Replaced intake housing. Fixed.
Mar 2017 45410 mi	Rattles in doors. Dealer found coins in ventilation ducts and removed them
Sep 2018 58000 mi US $210	Replaced battery

BMW 3-Series in Arizona, United States Dec 2015 - Nov 2018
May 2018 84000 mi US $298	Replacement of left and right low beam headlight bulbs

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BMW 3-Series in Minnesota, United States Oct 2012 - Feb 2016
May 2013 8600 mi	Powered seats not functioning
Sep 2013 15000 mi	Seat Motor Ceased to function
Aug 2015 37000 mi	Failed sensor caused air conditioner to malfunction.

BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Aug 2013 - Jun 2018
Sep 2013 5000 mi	One fuel injector stuck open causing rough idle and stalling. Dealer replaced injector and changed oil. ECU showed no codes, so it took several days to diagnose.
Mar 2014 10000 mi	Drivetrain Malfunction warning. Firmware update applied to fix issue.
Jul 2015 23300 mi	VANOS intake sensor needed to be replaced.
May 2016 36000 mi	bad passenger side wheel bearing.

BMW 3-Series in New Hampshire, United States Sep 2012 - Sep 2015
Jun 2015 28000 mi	Check Engine light turned on. Faulty Fuel Leak sensor needed to be replaced.

BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Jun 2013 - Apr 2016
Nov 2014 23000 mi	Drive train error, car felt sluggish and light came on. Called service through on board system and they set up a loaner car and took it in for service the next morning.
Jan 2015 24700 mi	Parking lamp malfunction error on dash. Car didn't run any differently. Scheduled service
Jan 2016 27700 mi	squeeking sound from dash area, they said something was in the small dash storage compartment. After a few days the sound came back, will return to have it fixed. It happens when driving on uneven road surfaces.
Feb 2016 42400 mi	squeeking near dash

BMW 3-Series in British Columbia, Canada Sep 2012 - Dec 2013
Oct 2013 12900 mi	Drivetrain malfunction. Changes solenoid

BMW 3-Series in Minnesota, United States Aug 2012 - Sep 2016
Mar 2013 7000 mi	Left with accessories on..battery died. Discovered battery defective...replaced.

BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2013 - Dec 2014
Apr 2014 11500 mi	Dashboard completely blacked out. No turn signals, no wipers, etc.

BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Jan 2013 - Dec 2016
Aug 2013 7000 mi	Horn did not work
Jun 2014 13000 mi	Passenger seat power controls stopped working
Nov 2016 43100 mi	Parking light malfunction Turbo waste gate failure

BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Jul 2013 - Aug 2016
Feb 2016 29700 mi	Warning of service due for brakes was incorrect. Software update required.

BMW 3-Series in Wisconsin, United States Aug 2013 - Mar 2014
Aug 2013 3000 mi	Rear brake light cover was loose. Interior bracket that help cover tight was faulty and broke.

BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Aug 2016 - Jan 2022
Oct 2016 43200 mi	Fan causing engine hesitation when engine idling. Rattle from panel near obd port. Lunges forward when put into park. Squeak noise when entering car with parking brake engaged.
Jan 2017 44300 mi	Passenger door lock slow to open on first attempt when cold.
Aug 2017 50000 mi	Problem with Connected Drive Services. Car PCM reprogrammed Problem with Connected Drive service.
Feb 2018 55000 mi US $1100	Vacuum pump for braking system failed causing oil to leak from engine and dripping on catalytic converter causing smoke. Had to have car towed in.

BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2016 - Jan 2019
Jan 2017 41700 mi	combox replacement

BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Dec 2014 - Aug 2015
Jan 2015 32000 mi	Numerous camera malfunctions, collision warning malfunction, blind spot warning malfunctions
Mar 2015 35000 mi	Camera malfunctions, side and rear. Steering wheel heat intermittent, it has not worked several times after turning it on, in the last 3 months.
Jun 2015 41000 mi	automatic service request for rear brake pads not working apparently, car sent request for service and so did I 10+ times. Dealer never responded, I then called after waiting 2 weeks. Vibration continues at 55-65 MPH, this is a continuing problem.
Aug 2015 41000 mi	Service request malfunctioned, did not contact dealer when service was required, dealer did not know why and did not peruse a cause for the failure. I traded the vehicle at another dealer.

BMW 3-Series in Maryland, United States Nov 2015 - Mar 2018
Jul 2016 42200 mi	Driver door trim ripped, assumed from rubbing when getting in and out. Dealer would not replace. Terrible smell from AC after sitting overnight. Will eventually go away, but city driving means I'm exposed to it most of the time (assume whatever it is burns off) Software needed update

BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Sep 2015 - Apr 2023
Dec 2016 32000 mi	CEL on. Diagnostics compelled thermostat replacement
Nov 2017 39000 mi US $600	Front Pads replaced
Jul 2019 49000 mi US $2500	main computer was accidently reprogrammed by owner while attempting diagnostics
Jan 2022 76000 mi US $900	Wheel sensor wiring issue
Apr 2023 80000 mi US $2600	Fuel Delivery Issue. Replace Fuel Pumps (Low and High Pressure), plus Sensor

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Jan 2016 - Apr 2017
Feb 2016 26040 mi	Crack in leatherette on driver's seat When repairing the cracked seat, the dealer's sub-contractor forgot to reset the airbag sensor.

BMW 3-Series in Alabama, United States Sep 2016 - Sep 2016
Sep 2016 31000 mi	Blower fan was replaced for second time.

BMW 3-Series in Idaho, United States Mar 2016 - Mar 2018
May 2016 46300 mi	Door locks were not working correctly, and would not always unlock. TSB for blower motor to add screen to prevent debris from entering the motor.
Jan 2017 US $50	Issue with reverse during cold weather, systems were re-coded with updated software.

BMW 3-Series in Wisconsin, United States Oct 2014 - Jun 2018
Oct 2014 30000 mi	Left parking light needed to be replaced after 6 months.

BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Jan 2014 - Jun 2015
Oct 2014 29800 mi	Windshield washer system

BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Jan 2014 - Jun 2015
Jan 2014 15000 mi	Hood release wouldn't work so couldn't get the hood open.

BMW 3-Series in Ohio, United States Dec 2016 - Dec 2017
Aug 2016 41100 mi	Driver front side parking light bulb was replaced.
May 2017 51000 mi US $115	Foglight trim pieces were discolored. They were replaced. Replaced brake pads on all four wheels, brake pad wear sensors, and rotated tires.

BMW 3-Series in Indiana, United States Jan 2021 - Jan 2024
Mar 2021 37000 mi US $80	Front passenger side door lock actuator failed. Replaced the actuator myself

BMW 3-Series in Minnesota, United States Jun 2014 - Dec 2021
Aug 2017 47000 mi	Front passenger door lock would sometimes get stuck and not unlock, trapping the person inside. Door actuator was replaced.
Oct 2017 50000 mi	Roof rails had air bubbles and were replaced. They do not come painted from the factory so the parts were ordered and painted at the dealer body shop.

BMW 3-Series in Connecticut, United States Jun 2016 - Jun 2022
Jun 2017 58000 mi US $50	Thermostat sensor failed. It was replaced under a manufacturer program. Oil pan gasket was discoverd leaking during a trip to replace faulty thermostat. Oil pan gasket was replaced under CPO warranty. I paid $50 deductable
Aug 2018 78000 mi	Front thrust arms bushings diagnosed as torn and leaking (control arms) Dealer estimate $684

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BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Mar 2016 - Jan 2022
May 2016 37600 mi	The blower sounded like something was stuck in it. Dealer cleaned it out. I noticed on my wheels the clear coat is starting to flake off. BMW said I would have had to had the Tire and Wheel protection.
Aug 2016 42300 mi	#3 cylinder fuel injector went bad, leaked fuel into cylinder, cause misfires and ultimately car would not run. Fuel injector replaced.
Sep 2016 44000 mi	Check engine light came on - code for catalytic converter. Leaking fuel injector also fouled the catalytic converter. Converter replaced under warranty.
Nov 2016 46600 mi	The Velcro pads on the bottom of the drivers floor mat had peeled off. Found out they were covered under warranty, so both front floor mats were replaced.
Oct 2017 60500 mi US $135	The brake warning lights came on. I replaced the rotors, pads and wear sensors. My driver's side reverse light was out. I switched the bulbs and found out it was not due to a bulb. My car was rear ended in July, so I first took it to the body shop that repaired it. They found a short, but told me to take my car to the dealer. The dealer found the wiring issue; said the body shop caused it. They fixed the wiring. Also said my parking light bulbs were bad. I replaced those myself.
Sep 2018 77000 mi	The ambient lighting in my doors had gone out. Dealer cleared a code, and my ambient lighting is back on.
Jan 2020 99507 mi	I kept hearing a whining noise as I was driving my car. My mechanic diagnosed the AC compressor as the source, so he replaced the AC compressor. The cost was covered by my extended warranty.
Jan 2021 113323 mi US $418	The oil filter housing was leaking oil. The shop replaced the oil cooler gasket and oil cooler seal.
Aug 2021 121695 mi US $667	My AC stopped blowing cold. The shop diagnosed the blower motor resister, so replaced the blower motor and blower motor resister.

BMW 3-Series in Alabama, United States Jun 2016 - Jul 2016
Jul 2016 40000 mi	Ac line hose not working

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BMW 3-Series in Washington, United States Apr 2018 - Jun 2022
Jun 2018 77000 mi	O2 sensor failed (pre-cat), sensor replaced
Jan 2022 101000 mi US $40	rear brake light bulb socket failed, resulting in dash light errors. bulbs tested fine, so replaced socket panel with OEM part for $40

BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2017 - Nov 2017
Aug 2017 49000 mi US $50	Oil leak on turbo oil line. If the car wasn't under the CPO warranty the dealer said the bill would have been $2500 The driver's door would not open when the door handle was pulled. (The door is supposed to unlock on the first pull). I have to unlock the doors with the button on the dash to get out. The dealer said that this was a common problem and replaced the actuator under my CPO warranty. He said that without the warranty the cost would have been over $500.

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BMW 3-Series in Washington, United States May 2013 - Nov 2021
May 2015 16000 mi	Faulty factory coding caused cessation of electrical power to a front parking light. Resolved by re-coding programming.
Jul 2015 17000 mi	parking lot warning light on, bulb changed
Nov 2015 18500 mi	Taillight popped out partly.
Mar 2016 21000 mi	Front parking light warning on, bulb ok, bulb changed and warning corrected. Took more than ten minutes.

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BMW 3-Series in Quebec, Canada Jun 2013 - Sep 2015
Jul 2014 16740 mi	Adaptive headlights on low beam not adjusting
Jul 2015 30380 mi	Weather stripping on driers door was torn and replaced under warrenty

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BMW 3-Series in Indiana, United States Jul 2014 - Dec 2021
Dec 2017 16000 mi	Takata air bag replacement

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BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2017 - Jun 2018
Jul 2017 18000 mi	Updated to newer ECM software to correct a throttle hesitation.
Dec 2017 19000 mi	Rear seat back latch was not securing seat back. Replaced under warranty.

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BMW 3-Series in California, United States Sep 2012 - Apr 2016
Mar 2015 20000 mi	bad battery - excess discharge warning

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BMW 3-Series in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada Mar 2014 - Jun 2018
Aug 2014 3080 mi	Significant amounts of condensed water from A/C coming into both drivers and passengers footwell
Dec 2015 13020 mi	A moaning noise would occur when turning to the right.
Aug 2016 17360 mi	A moaning noise, previously repaired, would occur when turning to the right. Minor roof leak in heavy rain.
Nov 2016 18900 mi	Roof rattled and weather stripping was coming off The convenience access system failed
Jan 2017 19840 mi C $1400	Leaking on the top of both passenger and drivers door. This is an ongoing problem and is still not repaired. Roof is misaligned due to previous repair attempt for roof rattle and weatherstripping. Repaired roof and leaks
Jan 2018 24180 mi C $8200	Roof is leaking above drivers and passenger doors

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BMW 3-Series in Georgia, United States Jul 2017 - Jul 2018
Apr 2017 26500 mi US $2400	Had to replace the fuel injectors

BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States May 2013 - Jun 2022
Jan 2021 24000 mi US $210	Replaced Battery

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BMW 3-Series in Missouri, United States Apr 2013 - May 2016
Jan 2015 11100 mi	Warning message "Increased Battery Discharge"
Jan 2016 19200 mi	received increased battery discharge warning. battery replaced under warranty/ squeak in steering wheel when turning.

BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Jul 2014 - Sep 2016
Nov 2015 32900 mi	AC not cold

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BMW 3-Series in Alabama, United States Aug 2012 - Dec 2016
Jul 2013 16000 mi	One of the rear speakers had a noise distortion. After not getting a satisfactory result at West Gerrman BMW in Fort Washington, PA, I took my car to Thompson BMW in Doylestown, PA, and the speaker was replaced.
May 2016 41700 mi	Comfort access was not working, Could not open doors, unless I pressed the button on the key fob.
Nov 2016 45600 mi US $926	Water pump failure

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Jul 2013 - Apr 2017
Jan 2016 27620 mi	Low coolant light on. Turns out a cap was stripped during previous maintenance work and slow leak developed. Seat belt extender would not push forward seat belt. Arm was replaced.
Jul 2016 26040 mi	Driver seat belt doesn't extend consistently. Seat belt slips off.
Aug 2016 26440 mi	Jerky gear shifts at low speeds. Driver seat belt doesn't extend consistently. Seat belt slips off.

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BMW 3-Series in Alberta, Canada Oct 2015 - Sep 2021
Jan 2015 7416 mi	Coolant low light on. Dealer topped up coolant and pressure tested system for leaks. None found.
Sep 2017 26040 mi	The right side headlight washer jet cover failed to close after use. Broken spring. Replaced part and touched up cover.
Mar 2018 28520 mi C $910	Oil filter housing leaking oil.
Sep 2021 44020 mi C $150	Front toe hook cover fell off. Part from dealer cost over $70 unpainted. eBay /Amazon cost $50 primed for paint. Local body shop paint it with matching colur and clear coat for another $100.

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BMW 3-Series in Indiana, United States Apr 2013 - May 2016
Jul 2014 6300 mi	Engine had rod knock. New engine installed.
Oct 2015 11000 mi	Unknown check engine light. Reduced power. Ended up removing Dinan software. Car still not running smoothly but no codes.
May 2016 11000 mi	Check engine light never resolved. Just periodically reset it, after a while it would come back on.

BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Apr 2015 - Jun 2022
Dec 2015 32000 mi	ignition coil failed; blew fuse to all coils

BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Sep 2013 - Apr 2015
Oct 2014 16300 mi	Undiagnosed limp mode. Dealer had car for 3 weeks and could not repair. Car seems to run fine, enters limp mode at high rpm. Some solenoid had failed in the exhaust system. Turns out they damaged a brake line which caused a drop in brake fluid pressure triggering limp mode. Fluid wasn't gushing out, it just wasn't maintaining pressure when the brakes were applied. Replaced line.

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BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jan 2016 - Mar 2018
Mar 2016 28000 mi	Vanos sensor was leaking; sensor replacement involved removing the valve cover and replacing numerous gaskets as well Diagnostic tank module had to be replaced
Mar 2018 45500 mi	Belt tensioner bearing was failing; dealer replaced belt and tensioner under CPO warranty

BMW 3-Series in Arizona, United States Jun 2016 - Jul 2020
Jan 2018 35000 mi US $50	Broken head bolt, oil leaking.

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BMW 3-Series in Singapore May 2013 - Mar 2018
Jul 2013 3800 mi	Air conditioner was loud at higher fan speed The metal base of the driver and front passenger seats have oxidized (rust)
Jul 2016 33880 mi	The Air conditioner would intermittently not work in the first 15-20 seconds after starting up the car
Dec 2016 39060 mi	Squeaking sound from the steering wheel. Sent to the dealer for repair but after collecting the car, the sound is still there.
Mar 2018 49600 mi $500	Car could not start due to brake pump issue. ABS sensor also did not work

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BMW 3-Series in Hawaii, United States Jul 2012 - Jun 2018
Jul 2013 8500 mi	dead battery
Jun 2014 15000 mi	wear on drivers side seat bolster and drivers side door arm rest
Nov 2016 34000 mi US $525	Driver door lock actuator failed
Jun 2017 36000 mi US $1300	Dealer failed to register battery when they changed it several years ago resulting in the battery exploding due to overcharging and depletion of fluid.
Oct 2017 36000 mi US $850	Intermittent coil on plug failure. Replaced all 6.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Feb 2012 - Jun 2015
May 2012 1800 mi	Noisy heater fan. Replaced.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jan 2017 - Jun 2017
Jan 2017 53000 mi US $50	Coil pack replacement

BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States May 2012 - Apr 2017
Jul 2014 34000 mi	Rattle from left rear suspension, sounds like broken strut mount as had with E36 325i, dealer unable to replicate, rattle still present.
May 2016 70700 mi US $500	Worsening hesitation starting at partial throttle after slowing then accelerating then did it while cruising on the highway. Two engine coils had failed causing misfire.

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BMW 3-Series in Wisconsin, United States Jun 2012 - Jun 2022
Oct 2015 45500 mi	Emissions.
Sep 2016 59000 mi US $2500	Loose tie rod end. Oil Leak
Nov 2021 100000 mi US $500	Repair leak

BMW 3-Series in Great Britain Apr 2014 - May 2015
Mar 2015 39000 mi	Steering vibration

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BMW 3-Series in Montana, United States Jan 2013 - Jun 2022
Oct 2013 19200 mi	While driving...Drivetrain malfunction warning appeared on screen. Car stalled and coasted to stop. EKPS module replaced. Electric Fuel Pump replaced.
Jun 2015 39000 mi	Original factory installed Tail lights. Both tail lights became loose and we're not secure. Connectors showed corrosion due to water being able to get into the housing. Both tail lights secured in place and connectors replaced.
Jul 2018 81000 mi US $1900	MOST Bus failure and battery replacement
May 2022 109000 mi US $3000	Coolant expansion tank replacement Vacuum hose from throttle body replacement Plastic charge pipe replacement and charge air induction Oil pan gasket replacement Eccentric shaft sensor replacement

BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Jan 2013 - Jan 2014
Jan 2014 14000 mi	Trans being replaced because of drivability issues. Car runs like it has a high stall converter in it. It has harsh throttle tip in issues.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Sep 2015 - Jun 2018
Jan 2017 US $50	Failed MAF and fuel rail pressure sensor

BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Sep 2017 - Jun 2018
Apr 2018 57000 mi US $400	Blown stock chargepipe. Replacement with aftermarket aluminum chargepipe. Also had new front mount intercooler installed at same time. FMIC for performance purposes only.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Dec 2015 - Dec 2015
Dec 2015 US $450	Engine Oil lead from head gasket.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Apr 2012 - Jun 2015
Aug 2013 13000 mi	The parking sensor would activate even when nothing would be near. Bumper proximity warning malfunctioned. Showing very close to an object that was not there.
Mar 2014 21000 mi	Parking sensors not working properly

BMW 3-Series in Missouri, United States Apr 2016 - May 2018
Apr 2018 62000 mi	strut tower bushing driver's side strut replaced. Damaged when replacing the strut tower bushing previously

BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Feb 2015 - May 2018
Jul 2017 77000 mi US $2000	Drive train malfunction, high pressure pump failure
Sep 2017 80000 mi US $500	Intake boot desintergated

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BMW 3-Series in Minnesota, United States May 2018 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018 80000 mi US $500	Rattling exhaust

BMW 3-Series in Great Britain Aug 2012 - Mar 2013
Sep 2012 3000 mi	Distortion from speaker -replaced
Feb 2013 7900 mi	"No Signal" on information display

BMW 3-Series in New Hampshire, United States Jun 2012 - Jul 2015
Jul 2013 10000 mi	Window memory needed to be reset because the windows in the front would open after being closed.
Sep 2013 11000 mi	Radio was rebooting while driving and sometimes not playing audio.
Jun 2014 23000 mi	The horn stopped working

BMW 3-Series in Michigan, United States Jan 2015 - Sep 2018
Jun 2015 35000 mi	intermittent rattle from enter console
Nov 2016 42400 mi	USB port stopped working for audio. Dealer had to replace module.

BMW 3-Series in Oregon, United States Jul 2012 - Apr 2014
Nov 2013 15000 mi	Drivetrain malfunction error. Defective valvetronic. Replaced actuator. Eccentric shaft binding, replaced.

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BMW 3-Series in South Carolina, United States Jun 2013 - Dec 2013
Oct 2013 25000 mi	Blower motor was making a noise. Cleaned it out and changed the screen Driver door trim had a rough edge and was replaced.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Sep 2014 - Jun 2018
Mar 2016 45000 mi	differential was leaking oil; seal was replaced
Nov 2017 57000 mi US $950	Burnt and fused light wiring in left rear light assembly. Right assembly also showed signs of heat damage. Both wiring systems repaired out of the extended warranty.

BMW 3-Series in Colorado, United States Jul 2014 - Mar 2015
Aug 2014 48700 mi	Turbo went out.
Feb 2015 53100 mi US $200	Headlight bulb replacement

BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Jan 2012 - May 2015
Sep 2012 3000 mi	Squeaking noise from steering
Feb 2013 4300 mi	Squeaking noise from steering
Feb 2014 7600 mi	BLUETOOTH WAS NOT CONNECTING THE IPHONE
Mar 2015 12000 mi US $700	Battery replacement

BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Feb 2013 - Dec 2017
Sep 2013 13000 mi	Rust on door hinge bolt. Replaced by dealership.
Apr 2014 16300 mi	Noise from fan blower.
Mar 2015 24000 mi	Passenger-side mirror signal light stopped working. Not a light bulb issue. Repaired by dealer. Driver-side horn stopped working resulting in a high-pitched sound. Bluetooth stops playing requiring a reboot of the iDrive system. The shop upgraded the Bluetooth firmware. Problem persisted but could not be recreated in the shop.
Apr 2017 36000 mi US $100	Wiper fluid level sensor broke. Constant low fluid alarm. Wiper fluid reservoir assembly replaced.
Oct 2017 40000 mi	Thermostat stuck open. Dealer replaced thermostat assembly under warranty/TSB. Bad windshield washer fluid reservoir integrated fluid sensor triggering a persistent low fluid level indication. Replaced entire washer fluid reservoir.

BMW 3-Series in South Africa Jun 2012 - Jul 2016
Jul 2013 11040 mi	Car drifts to the left and clunking sound on right shock over speed bump
May 2015 29720 mi	Car had hard start in the morning. Noisy during starting
Dec 2015 34100 mi	noise on driving over speed bumps from right steering rack side

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Nov 2012 - Dec 2015
Jul 2014 17500 mi	Air bag module
Dec 2015 32000 mi	Cooling system thermostat was replaced

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Feb 2015 - May 2015
Mar 2015 43400 mi	Car stalled upon cold start up / Battery discharge light on / #1injector and coil replaced. Also , CPU replaced

BMW 3-Series in Guanajuato, Mexico May 2013 - Jul 2018
Jun 2013 13020 mi	False low coolant level warnings, conector at coolant level sensor was not plugged correctly geting a false contact. Cleaned and plugged correctly. No problems since the repair.
Jan 2015 16600 mi	The coolant level sensor conector was a litle bit corroded, giving some false low level messages, cleaned, aded some terminal protector and the problem was solved. This car model have a known isue with the coolant level sensor.
Jul 2018 52700 mi $200	In tank low pressure fuel pump failure, the car stopped at higway and the transmission cant be put in to neutral position. Tow needed

BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Mar 2012 - Jun 2014
Aug 2012 6000 mi	Bluetooth sync was intermittent and after they tried to sell me on the phone as the problem, I proved them wrong and they replaced it.
Jun 2013 18000 mi	Bluetooth again, they replaced the CPU, and it was fine. Still have problems with moisture entering the electrical system and preventing the car from going into ECO mode on rare occasions.

BMW 3-Series in Nevada, United States Feb 2014 - Nov 2017
Mar 2014 13000 mi	Rear passenger rocker panel needs clip. Lost.
Mar 2016 37000 mi	Replaced electric wastegate actuator.

BMW 3-Series in District of Columbia, United States Oct 2015 - Apr 2018
Sep 2017 55000 mi US $1200	Air Condenser had a leak and wAs replaced. Price was $1200 but I had CarMax Maxcare

BMW 3-Series in Minnesota, United States Sep 2015 - Dec 2015
Dec 2015 50000 mi	Drive train Malfunction Errors.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Feb 2016 - Aug 2016
May 2016 53600 mi US $4000	Engine Seized

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Oct 2016 - Dec 2016
Dec 2016 61380 mi C $300	Passenger led mirror light not functioning

BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Apr 2016 - Mar 2017
Mar 2017 83600 mi US $515	Rear brake pads worn to 10 percent usage. Brake fluid flush. Synthetic oil change as well Brake light repaired.

BMW 3-Series in North Carolina, United States Sep 2016 - Jun 2018
May 2017 53000 mi	Map thermostat replaced after getting an error code. Was covered by BMW extended warranty on this item - no charge.
Dec 2017 55000 mi US $20	Key fob battery

BMW 3-Series in Netherlands Jan 2017 - Jul 2022
May 2017 37200 mi	left window wont come down sometimes.
Jun 2017 40300 mi €1	Cracked front windshield. No rock or anything, I just parked the car the windshield was without a scratch and when I came back and got in the car, the crack was there. So apparently because of the heat or something, it was 25 degrees Celsius that day, so not very hot, but it was parked in the sun. Had to be replaced.
Sep 2017 44020 mi	strange steering behaviour intermittent: sometimes the car is hesitant to go in the neutral position. They updated the power steering software. windshield was replaced in earlier repair. noticed more wind noise > 150km/u they replaced the windshield rail guards the hood wouldn't open when the release handle was pulled twice.
Jan 2018 52080 mi	timing chain replacement and connected oil pump chain
Apr 2018 54560 mi	rear passenger side door was leaking water after heavy rain at the bottom.
Sep 2021 86180 mi €5	Exhaust valve spring broke. Installed new spring

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Sep 2015 - Jan 2016
Sep 2015 86800 mi	Bad O2 sensor in catalytic converter. Catalytic converter replaced.

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States May 2015 - Jun 2022
Oct 2015 42300 mi	Entire Turbo was replaced since it was leaking oil that was leading to excessive smoking when started after long breaks.
Jun 2022 98000 mi US $200	Burning Oil. Replaced the valve cover including gasket. Brake light wiring replaced Engine running rough. Mechanic adjusted the Turbo intake pipe

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BMW 3-Series in Maryland, United States Jan 2016 - Jul 2022
Jan 2017	Parking brake was not properly adjusted during brake rotor replacement
Feb 2022 157000 mi US $800	Rear main seal was replaced. Also, new clutch and flywheel were replaced. Shift bushings were also replaced.

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Jul 2016 - Jun 2018
Aug 2016 26040 mi	Gasket leak at the oil level sensor
Jan 2018 29487 mi	Battery throwing warnings, accessory power shut off. Recharged battery on trickle charger.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jul 2015 - Dec 2016
Oct 2015 45000 mi	CPO car: Had the following replaced: CIC computer, all key fobs, doors seals, windshield, gas door, full service performed
Dec 2015 50000 mi	Rattling in dash. Whole dash was disassembled and certain parts replaced. Whole dash had sound deadening replaced.
Apr 2016 58300 mi	3rd time that the airbag system failed.

BMW 3-Series in Tennessee, United States May 2014 - Dec 2015
Oct 2015 31300 mi	Right rear tail light broke free from fasteners. Dealer reported this to be a common problem on this car.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Mar 2012 - Aug 2012
Apr 2012	low coolant light came on - found loose expansion tank cap, system filled and bled.

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BMW 3-Series in Moscov City, Russia Jan 2013 - Dec 2016
Mar 2014 24180 mi	Left stop light got detached from car body.

BMW 3-Series in South Africa May 2017 - Jun 2022
Jan 2017 88660 mi R 1500	All 4 shocks were replaced
Apr 2022 159960 mi R 3500	The driver side door lock was replaced. The car was unable to lock even when the alarm was activated.

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BMW 3-Series in Great Britain Feb 2014 - Dec 2016
Sep 2015 20000 mi	Exhaust touching other body part and rattling

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BMW 3-Series in Bulgaria Feb 2014 - Jan 2015
Apr 2014 18380 mi $25	Front wheels shimmy at speeds (80 - 100 km/h) - took for a rebalance, no improvement

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BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Apr 2013 - Jan 2015
Jul 2013 13200 mi	fixed wipers
Oct 2014 29700 mi	Noise from steering column

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BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Dec 2011 - Mar 2014
Nov 2012 3000 mi	Defective ping detector
Mar 2013 3000 mi	replace batery

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BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Sep 2013 - Dec 2016
Sep 2014 12000 mi	engine stalled while moving aprox 3mph. extensive testing and some reprograming

BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Oct 2011 - Jul 2014
Mar 2013 15000 mi	loose nut in door
Jan 2014 15500 mi	Injectors replaced

BMW 3-Series in South Carolina, United States Mar 2014 - Jun 2017
Sep 2015 37000 mi	Oil leak, fixed Cracked coolant recovery tank, replaced TPMS went screwy, fixed

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Aug 2017 - Sep 2018
Sep 2017 26000 mi US $3000	Water pump failed. 4 structurally damaged wheels

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BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Sep 2015 - Feb 2022
Apr 2016 24300 mi US $160	Car would not start. Interior lights and other electrical items would work intermittently. Car was towed to dealership. Dealer claimed that one of the battery cables was loose.
Jun 2016 26000 mi	Engine running very rough and had low power. Dealer diagnosed two bad ignition coils. Replaced all six coils and sparkplugs. Covered under warranty.

BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Jan 2012 - Jun 2013
Mar 2012 5000 mi	I purchased an iPhone 4S cradle to use my phone's apps through the iDrive system. When it was installed, it worked intermittently.
Apr 2013 43800 mi	I had my electrical system randomly go haywire while driving. Gauges droppe to zero and then back up to speed (care performance was not affected). Then passive restraint error was displayed. Replaced CANBUS.
May 2013 48000 mi	The was a light thumping noise when the engine was idle, as if there was an issue with the serpentine belt. The dealer did a software update and replaced the HVAC blower motor..
Jun 2013 48000 mi	Engine starting making a loud tapping noise while driving. I called the dealer immediately and headed to bring it in. While driving, there was a loud bang, metal sound, smoke and engine stopped. It threw a rod. Engine needs to be replaced.

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BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Dec 2014 - Jun 2022
Mar 2015 43000 mi	battery was sub performing and so was replaced.
May 2015 43000 mi US $125	Intake charge pipe failed.
Jan 2016	Drip Rails
Jun 2018 53000 mi US $524	Auxiliary cooling fan blades failed Water pump and thermostat. The water pump was diagnosed as at Stage 1 failure by a scan of the DME. Thermostat was done at the same time and also the connecting hose to save on labor and time. It was not fun even though I had the use of a lift.

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BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Nov 2012 - Jul 2022
Jul 2012 2200 mi	Warning message displayed on idrive: Engine Malfunction, engine output has been decreased, take vehicle to nearest dealership asap. Dealer found problem with Knock Sensors in two cylinders. Repaired by replacing both sensors.
Oct 2015 13300 mi	aluminum decorative metal trim broke off door on both sides. dealer repaired using new trip clips. Repair was corrected but the clips broke again and the door trim is coming apart again. will take back to dealer to fix again.
Dec 2015 15000 mi	metal door trim pieces on both doors was coming apart due to the clips breaking that held it to the door. fixed by dealer. the dealer repair held for 2 weeks and the clips broke again resulting in the trim coming off again.
Mar 2016 16000 mi	rattling was coming from underneath the car. diagnostics revealed rattle was the drive shaft. drive shaft replaced under warranty previous issue of door trim. when they repaired and replaced the door trim, there were clips that I presume had broken which were inside the door. 3rd attempt by dealer to clean out the broken clips that are rattling in door. still rattlig
Apr 2018 35000 mi US $700	bad coil. replaced 6 coils and 6 spark plugs

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BMW 3-Series in California, United States Sep 2012 - Jun 2013
Apr 2013 3200 mi	Accelerator pedal issue. There was a one half second lag before engine response. They reprogrammed the computer to remap the engine to the pedal.

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Nov 2015 - Dec 2015
Dec 2015 40000 mi	Air pipe cracked

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BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2015 - Jul 2017
Feb 2017 48000 mi US $200	Water pump and thermostat. Tightened stabilizer bars
May 2017 50000 mi US $50	Oil filter housing gasket replaced.

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BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2014 - Nov 2020
Dec 2017 81000 mi US $50	Water pump failure, water pump and thermostat replaced under CPO warranty with $50 deductable. All four rotors replaced with new pads Takata airbag recall work

BMW 3-Series in Northwest Territory, Canada May 2015 - Jun 2021
Nov 2015 53900 mi C $600	Adjusted the sunroof close position to flush with the roof.
Feb 2016 56420 mi C $111	Headlight washer cover had become loose. Needed to replace cover and retainer.
Oct 2016 64580 mi	Front Passenger side CV joint was ripped and the
Aug 2017 69440 mi	Front Differential Replaced Under Warranty.
Dec 2017 73160 mi	VANOS valve failure. Leaking oil filter gasket replaced at this time (probably cause for failure).
Mar 2018 79980 mi	Routine Service for Brake fluid. Added note for intermittent heat Intermittent heat in cabin Previous dealer trip incorrectly diagnosed intermittent cabin heating. Water pump failed on the side of the road. Dealer replaced water pump, and leaking oil filter housing (which had previously been replaced). Dealer also replaced leaking oil filter housing (which had previously been replaced).
Dec 2019 102300 mi C $950	Replaced both rear dampers and installed original springs

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BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Mar 2012 - Jun 2013
May 2013 14000 mi US $65	Front wheels shimmy at high speeds - took for a rebalance, no improvement

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Mar 2012 - May 2015
Jul 2014 35700 mi	Check engine light; increased emissions, DSC malfunction, DBC malfunction, start-stop malfunction

BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2017 - Jun 2022
Oct 2017 55600 mi	Bank 2 throttle actuator failed and was replaced by dealer under 7 yr/70K mile emissions warranty.
May 2018 58336 mi US $2299	Replaced drive belts - worn Replaced engine mounts
Jun 2018 59219 mi US $175	Recharged refrigerant
Mar 2021 67000 mi US $500	Slightly leaking thermostat and water pump gaskets. Replaced water pump, thermostat + gaskets and one cooling hose.
May 2022 69600 mi US $150	Leaky coolant overflow hose. Replaced.

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BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jun 2014 - Sep 2016
Dec 2014 19000 mi	Back screen Front USB
Feb 2015 20000 mi	Sunroof is ajar and does not align when closed
Aug 2015 25100 mi	The Rear Sun Screen continues to get stuck
Dec 2015 28000 mi	Clutch was sticking, dealer replaced the entire clutch. A fuel injector gave out

BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States May 2013 - Jun 2022
May 2014 13900 mi	Replaced throw out bearing under warranty
Apr 2016 25300 mi US $20	Oil consumption. Added one quart after 10 miles

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BMW 3-Series in California, United States Apr 2015 - Oct 2021
Sep 2015 37000 mi	Driver's side cup holder does not open (jammed).
Mar 2016 50000 mi US $128	Ignition coil - Remove & replace - One, Cylinder 2 Part ordered: OEM Ignition Coil with spark plug

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BMW 3-Series in Quebec, Canada Apr 2015 - Mar 2016
Jul 2015 31200 mi	Cracked expansion tank

BMW 3-Series in Rhode Island, United States Feb 2017 - Mar 2017
Mar 2017 53000 mi US $1200	Engine plug wiring harness worn and exposed could cause engine failure computer failure. Replaced wiring harness

BMW 3-Series in Utah, United States Feb 2017 - Feb 2017
Feb 2017 103000 mi US $1200	Engine overheating. Water pump not circulating coolant. Electric water pump and thermostat replaced

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BMW 3-Series in North Carolina, United States Apr 2015 - Dec 2019
Jun 2017 55000 mi US $200	ignition coil
Jun 2018 68000 mi US $200	replaced spark plugs and ignition coils x 6. fixed problem
Mar 2019 80000 mi	vanos bolts sheared. repaired under warranty and/or recall. drives great again

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BMW 3-Series in Connecticut, United States Aug 2016 - Aug 2016
Aug 2016 68000 mi US $300	Moonroof does not work and glove box cover was peeling off. Dealership wouldn't cover in warranty

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Mar 2013 - Feb 2017
Feb 2017 117800 mi C $500	replaced front rotors

BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2011 - Sep 2021
Apr 2011 4000 mi	I always use the auto trans in manual mode. When shifting from 2nd it would go into neutral momentarily before going into 3rd about 10 percent of the time. Dealer said transmission firmware couldn't learn when manual mode always used. Dealer reproduced problem and contacted BMW who said I needed to drive more miles with transmission in D instead of manual mode in order for transmission to "learn." But could not tell me how many miles I needed to drive this way.
Oct 2011 10000 mi	Auto trans would not shift correctly about 25 percent of time but only when in manual mode and only when upshifting 2nd to 3rd. Entire transmission replaced. Steering wheel shaft knuckle gear was binding to create high steering effort.
Nov 2011 10000 mi	Steering column knuckle gear was binding since the car was brand new so was replaced. Entire transmission (auto) replaced. Problem only occurred when in manual mode and only during upshift from 2nd to 3rd gear. Transmission would momentarily (1 to 2 seconds)shift into neutral between 2 to 3 upshift. Fault code found. Steering column knuckle gear was binding since the car was brand new so was replaced.
May 2014 46500 mi	Left front speaker drops out for a few seconds then comes back on if you raise volume or open/close drivers door. Despite playing a recording to the shop foreman the dealer could not repair because they did not hear it themselves. Headlight washing nozzles are leaking and they were replaced. My reservoir was losing washer fluid.
Jul 2014 47300 mi	Idler pully replaced left speaker cuts out randomly Driver door switch module replaced due to sticking rear window lockout switch
Feb 2015 55400 mi US $1200	Battery not holding charge and seemed reasonable after 4 bad winters. The charging module showed a fault and told it needed to be replaced. "registerable" BMW Battery $500, charging module $400.
Mar 2017 71000 mi US $975	One coil started missing. Recommended replacing all 6 due to high cost of labor. Also replace plugs.
Apr 2017 72000 mi US $675	VANOS solenoid (2) were sticking causing barely able to idle and erratic throttle.
Aug 2017 75000 mi US $2500	Replace alternator and ground cable
Jan 2018 78000 mi US $800	Replaced 2.5 year old BMW dealer battery. Replace front end control arms due to seized alignment bolts
Feb 2018 79000 mi US $1000	The entire PRND shifter module needed to be replaced. Was not always possible to put shifter into D position-needed to wiggle it around until it indicated D on dash display. Instead would go into M1 and would not shift out of M1 - car would reached rev limit and cut fuel.
Apr 2019 85000 mi US $1000	ABS tone rings rusted and rust build up scrapping against sensor so ruining sensor

BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2013 - Jun 2018
Nov 2014 41100 mi	left rear bearing was noisy and replaced under warrantee
Jan 2016 43300 mi US $300	Battery test revealed battery needed to be replaced.

BMW 3-Series in Wisconsin, United States Aug 2016 - Jan 2017
Oct 2016 55200 mi US $120	Rear hatch assist struts failed

BMW 3-Series in Nevada, United States Nov 2013 - Jan 2016
Apr 2014 45000 mi	Loose accessory drive belt tensioner - repaired under warranty Front control arm bushings were coming out of the control arm assembly - replaced under warranty
Jun 2014 46000 mi	Automatic transmission would not shift between gears properly

BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2016 - Sep 2018
Sep 2018 70000 mi US $1200	Water pump died

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BMW 3-Series in Maine, United States Jun 2011 - Jan 2022
Nov 2014 32300 mi	Leaky headlight washer nozzle replaced

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BMW 3-Series in Connecticut, United States Feb 2015 - Mar 2016
Sep 2015 77000 mi US $50	Complained of a rough idle from time to time. Dealer replaced the coil packs.

BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Sep 2016 - Jun 2018
Aug 2017 80000 mi	Scheduled maintenance covered under extended warranty. Oil change, filter changes, general inspection of vehicle. The steering pump on this car emits an low, but audible hum and has since I owned it. Dealer's Master Technicians say this is normal for some of this generation 3-series. ...keeping an ear on it.
Mar 2018 94000 mi US $985	Pot hole impact bent lower steering column. The tires on that side of the car deflected to a point that they left black marks on the rims. There was impact to the degree that the control stalks for rear wiper and bright lights activated. ...yet no tire or rim damage. One of the u-joints in the steering column bent such that the steering input became uneven. Easy-hard-easy-hard as it moved through its rotation.

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Jul 2017 - Jun 2018
Feb 2018 93000 mi C $100	FRM3 corruption, needed to reflash working EEE
Jun 2018 94240 mi C $200	known FRM3 corruption failure. Open recall in the USA, but not in Canada

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BMW 3-Series in North Carolina, United States May 2015 - Mar 2021
Jan 2016 US $400	Have replaced high pressure fuel pump, thermostat, and water pump

BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2015 - Dec 2019
Mar 2016 40000 mi	Trunk latch would intermittently not latch on closure. Dealer replaced latch under warranty.
Mar 2018 53000 mi US $290	All washer fluid drained from vehicle.

BMW 3-Series in Ohio, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
Sep 2017 59000 mi US $1500	Water pump failed

BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Mar 2015 - Sep 2018
Mar 2017 76000 mi US $1380	Oil leak from filter housing Replace radiator hoses due to oil leak Replace belt and tensioner
Sep 2017 83000 mi US $650	P0456 code --- 3 trips for smoke test, replace DMTL pump and fuel tank vent valve

BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Nov 2016 - Jul 2019
Feb 2017 77000 mi US $1400	Had an oil filter gasket leak, took about 3-4 hours of work and cost 600 bucks. Oil pan gasket leak noticed during oil change. Repair cost 800 dollars.
Mar 2017 77000 mi	Shop told that the Mechatronics unit is not working properly and should be replaced. Part costs $3500 with labor it is about $4000. It causes jerky shifts especially between first and second gear and flare shifts where transmission slams into gears very hard.
Sep 2017 83000 mi US $450	Wheel speed sensor failed had to replace.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jun 2013 - Jun 2022
Sep 2013 35000 mi	Exhaust rattle. surging idle.
Jul 2014 42000 mi	broken hid headlight mounting bracket.
Mar 2015 50000 mi	Electric Water pump failure, heater core was replaced at same time. Oil leak notied during water pump repair. Pan was resealed.
Sep 2015 53000 mi US $120	Sensor related battery needed replacing slight leak in coolant overflow tank
Jun 2016 59000 mi US $50	Replaced evaporator.
Apr 2017 67000 mi US $820	Repair blower motor.

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States May 2014 - Mar 2016
Jun 2015 54000 mi US $1100	Transmission seal hard starting, replaced battery. Installed new battery. One of few items not covered by CPO or paid maintenance policy. $600 with install. That and some other BS turned me off on BMW of Dallas. turn light
Aug 2015 59000 mi US $54	On freeway when got a backfire. Lost boost and transmission acting odd. Upon inspection the intake from air cleaner to MAF had blown off and bracket ruptured. Had car towed to dealer. Also had bad vibration on AC blower. Replaced. CPO fixed.
Oct 2015 60500 mi	Car goes into overheat warning them limp mode but analog temp says no problem. Suspect car came with after market flash of prom. Overheat warning again on the way home. Took it back and kept for 3 more days. Seems had a hair line crack in the water reservoir tank. Then to add insult to injury tried to hit me for another deductible on the CPO for a new service.
Mar 2016 63000 mi US $1297	The main CPO was the unknown of valve cover oil leak. The TPM (tire pressure) was a CPO item but they laid it off on both rear senders being bad so got to charge me for those and a fat fee for diagnostics.

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada May 2014 - Apr 2018
Jun 2015 83080 mi C $850	Car was going into limp mode around this mileage. So read the engine codes using code reader. Based on symptoms and online help replaced ignition coils and spark plugs but didn't help. So changed hi press fuel pump and that worked
Feb 2016 86880 mi C $150	The gasket around the oil cooler housing was leaking. So replace two gaskets around that area. Because the coolant and oil might have been contaminated because of the leak, replaced both these fluids as well at the same time.
Sep 2016 90520 mi C $600	Big mess underneath the car with oil dripping but with the undertray it doesn't flow on the ground so hard to pinpoint. Found the source, it was oil pan gasket leaking. Got it fixed

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Feb 2014 - Jun 2014
Apr 2014 34300 mi	fives

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2018
Sep 2010 1713 mi	Replaced iDrive controller and battery
Jan 2016 34313 mi US $326	Slow starting, replaced battery. Oil filter housing gasket was leaking and gasket was replaced.
Dec 2017 90280 mi US $1225	Replaced starter
Jan 2018 91340 mi US $677	Replaced rear brakes and rotors

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Jun 2013 - Dec 2015
Aug 2013 19000 mi	Rear doors were rattling.
Dec 2014 34000 mi	High Pressure Fuel Pump failed. Car was driving normally except for one single instance of reduced power. Otherwise, it drove fine. I suspect it could have gone another week or even a few months.
Jul 2015 40700 mi	Charge pipe self-destructed. Dealer replaced under warranty. Took less than 2 hours.

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Aug 2013 - May 2017
Jun 2014 49000 mi	The car would stall as the car was slowed to a stop at a traffic light. The engine speed went from 2000 rpm down to zero without leveling off at idle. The dealer updated the programmed fuel curves and the car idles smoothly now.
Jun 2016 78000 mi US $708	Water pump replaced. Engine intake cracked during prior repair. Reduced power light was lit before repair. Reduced Power light came on. Actuator for turbocharger waste gate failed to keep waste gate closed. Reduced power as a result. Actuators were fixed to allow engine to build up boost.
Sep 2016 84000 mi US $1585	The reduced power light came on resulitng in the third vist to the dealer for the same symptom. The High Pressure Fuel Pump failed and was replaced. A fuel line sensor was also replaced.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Mar 2013 - Oct 2019
Apr 2014 14500 mi	Reduced engine warning light: two hoses and an actuator.
Dec 2016 48000 mi	Oil filter housing casket leak. Repaired under warranty.
Feb 2017 51000 mi	door lock failed
Dec 2017 59000 mi	Expansion tank was leaking, prompted by warning light. Covered by extended warranty.
May 2019 73000 mi	Water pump failure while driving on highway, never totally overheated

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Oct 2015 - Dec 2016
Nov 2016 83600 mi US $80	Front suspension lower arms replaced because of worn out bushings

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Aug 2010 - Jun 2012
May 2011 12700 mi	Both left and right adaptive headlight module replaced; ECU reflashed to sync the modules.

BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Mar 2018 - Jun 2018
Apr 2018 75000 mi US $200	AC system evacuation, leak check, and recharge. No leaks found so a simple recharge fixed the issue.

BMW 3-Series in Arizona, United States May 2017 - Oct 2019
Jun 2017 75000 mi US $150	Water pump had failed rendering the car non-operational. Water pump + thermostat replaced by shop Freon was only at 50 percent and AC was not blowing very cold. Freon recharged and schrader valves replaced.
Dec 2017 79000 mi	Indy shop had warned me that oil had been seeping from the oil filter housing gasket a couple of times when I previously had my car on the shop, but stated that it wasn't an immediate concern. In ~December 2017, I decided to have it addressed.
Aug 2018 83000 mi US $600	Charge pipe failed so it was replaced.

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BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Oct 2010 - Dec 2013
Mar 2013 46000 mi	The fuel pump sensor needed repairing.
Jun 2013 50000 mi	Park distance control malfunction

BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2010 - Oct 2013
Jul 2011 10000 mi	Electrical system malfunction noted, said car could not be driven but there were no problems with driving it. Took it to dealer on no notice.

BMW 3-Series in Indiana, United States May 2015 - Jun 2018
Nov 2016 55100 mi US $50	AC Blower motor replacement Sunroof motor replacement
Jan 2018 65000 mi US $75	Coolant expansion tank replaced

BMW 3-Series in Quebec, Canada Apr 2015 - Sep 2020
Dec 2015 93620 mi	oil leak at the filter housing wishbone, one link kit and 3 ball joints replaced

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Jul 2011 - Oct 2013
Apr 2012 12700 mi	Battery failed load test at 9.2V (charge status at 51%). Alternator output at 110amps. Replaced battery under warranty.

BMW 3-Series in Quebec, Canada Apr 2010 - Apr 2012
Jun 2010 310 mi	car delivered to me with faulty CD/DVD player CD/DVD replaced at dealership but steering was scratched and wood trim was not properly installed in the dash..

BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2014 - Mar 2016
Apr 2015 55500 mi US $500	Blue tooth not working with new Android update
Oct 2015 61000 mi US $2000	belt tensioner pulley bearings were noisy, replaced leaking oil pump gasket,
Nov 2015 61300 mi	cooling overflow tank cracked 3 days after tensioner pulley and water pump gasket were replaced. dealer says not related. not happy.

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BMW 3-Series in California, United States May 2014 - Feb 2022
Dec 2014 56000 mi US $75	Replace oil filter housing gasket
Sep 2017 82000 mi US $350	Replace starter motor
Oct 2017 82000 mi US $160	Replace battery and register to vehicle
Feb 2022 109000 mi US $60	Evaporative emissions leak caused check engine light to turn on - code indicated small leak. Replaced DMTL pump.

BMW 3-Series in Connecticut, United States Sep 2011 - Sep 2014
Jul 2014 32000 mi	Engine malfunction message, car went into "limp home" mode and would not restart once stopped. BMW dealer did a software re-install and initialization across multiple systems. Glad this was covered by warranty! Rear left muffler rattle, repaired by replacing entire unit. Apparently internal flap was broken.

BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Oct 2010 - Oct 2012
Aug 2011 10200 mi	The DMTL pump and sensor were faulty within the fuel system causing a CEL. The pump, sensor, and related tubing were all replaced under warranty
Sep 2012 26000 mi	Engine would die on cold start up. Dealer was able to replicate the problem. They re-programmed the DME and adjusted the idle.
Oct 2012 26000 mi	After previous repair trip the engine had slow throttle response. the engine also made strange noises, and on two occasions would hang during acceleration The dealer had the car for 45 days before declaring that they cannot fix the car even with help from the factory. BMW will be taking the car back

BMW 3-Series in Alabama, United States Jan 2015 - Sep 2016
Mar 2015 16000 mi US $800	Intake air pressure sensor
Nov 2015 23000 mi US $150	Active steering reset
Jun 2016 30000 mi US $600	Alignment off due to unknown suspension problem

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Apr 2011 - Oct 2015
Jul 2011 3800 mi	Evacuate and recharge AC system; no real improvement.
May 2014 22300 mi	Inability to latch trunk; repeated "trunk open" warnings despite trunk being closed.
Feb 2015 24000 mi	Repeat visit: trunk fails to latch in freezing weather. This is now the 5th repair attempt.
Sep 2015 25000 mi	Passenger front seat replaced due to "screeching" sound when using power seat adjustment.
Oct 2015 25000 mi	Radio "acquiring signal" on every start after car sits for more than a day or two. This is now this car's THIRD radio; would have cost well over $1k if out of warranty.

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Sep 2014 - Jun 2018
Aug 2015 42700 mi US $50	Car went into limp safety mode while on the highway. Checked overflow reservoir after it cooled down and coolant was below the minimum mark. Failed water pump replaced under CPO warranty. Turbo engine burning through quart of oil every 3-4 months. Dealer found oil leak and repaired under CPO warranty.
Oct 2015 43700 mi	After a high speed drive, engine block + stability control warning lights came on. Dealership replaced a bad intake pipe sensor on inter-cooler. Engine temperature warning light came on again - dealer replaced leaking overflow reservoir. While replacing the failing water pump 2 months ago, dealership probably didn't inspect it or it wasn't leaking at the time.
Jan 2016 47300 mi	Engine temp light on again! After replacing overflow reservoir, dealer failed to add water/coolant.
Apr 2017 53000 mi	My CPO warranty ran out Nov 2016. In March 2017, the 6-speed manual shifter LOUDLY popped out of 1st gear. So loudly that I thought I'd ran over something! I thought it was a fluke from not properly engaging the clutch, but it kept reoccurring. Called the local BMW dealer about diagnosing it but he said they didn't fix transmissions, only replaced them. Took it to an independent mechanic specializing only in European cars - he drove it and re-created the problem. $5K parts/labor for used transmission and $7K for new! On a car with barely 50K miles?? I decided to skip the repair and shift out of first as soon as the car starts rolling. Not ideal for enjoying the "ultimate driving machine" but it beats driving in fear of losing power in the middle of an intersection. Now I understand why people lease BMW's or sell them as soon as the warranty runs out. Buyer beware!!

BMW 3-Series in Ohio, United States May 2014 - Jun 2018
May 2015 48000 mi US $50	Car had sluggish shifting and then a yellow coolant warning. Coolant low, suspected leak. Took to dealer, checked and found nothing. Next day, reoccurrence with a red coolant light. Issue traced to failed water pump. Fixed under warranty.

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BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Oct 2014 - Oct 2017
Nov 2014 33800 mi	Exhaust/ muffler rattle. Replaced under warranty.
Jun 2016 53000 mi US $50	Jumpy irregular idle at startup. No fix. No diagnosis.
Oct 2016 55500 mi US $1200	Water pump died
Mar 2017 59000 mi US $1200	Oil leak at filter housing. Misfires due to coil failure.

BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Sep 2011 - Sep 2013
Mar 2013 15000 mi	Adaptive light module malfunction.

BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Nov 2013 - Jun 2014
May 2014 28000 mi	Erratic idle, a slight stall in cold and then a CEL that came & went. Dealer read out codes, replaced a VANOS solenoid and a fuel tank purge valve. There is no CEL, but there is no improvement to idle either.
Jun 2014 28000 mi	Erratic idle.

BMW 3-Series in Colorado, United States Jul 2014 - Jan 2016
Jan 2016	Dual mass flywheel has hot spots. Didnt notice tgis in the test drive since it surfaces only on hot days and if I have been driving around quite a bit

BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2012 - Sep 2014
Apr 2014 44000 mi	Coolant pump failed
Aug 2014 46600 mi	Headlight replaced Sticker around start button delaminating

BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Sep 2011 - Jun 2018
Dec 2014 50000 mi	Sticking parking brake - springs and pad replaced Windshield washer pump replaced Water leak around passenger-side front door - gaskets replaced Seat lumbar support replaced Clutch shuddering
Jul 2016 67300 mi US $800	Thrust rod bushings replaced.
Dec 2016 70000 mi US $500	Engine hard to start when weather is cold, often runs rough and dies. ECU reprogrammed, which appears to have worked around the problem.
Apr 2018 79000 mi US $1800	Head gasket replaced 4-wheel alignment

BMW 3-Series in Alberta, Canada Mar 2016 - Jun 2018
May 2016 62000 mi C $2000	Overheated on highway, water pump failure. Oil filter housing leaking, replaced filter housing.

BMW 3-Series in Maryland, United States Jan 2014 - Jan 2015
Sep 2014 71000 mi US $2000	Replaced Water Pump

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BMW 3-Series in California, United States Dec 2012 - Jun 2018
Mar 2013 46000 mi	iDrive system control knob completely non-functional. Exhaust leak at front of engine.
Jun 2017 90000 mi US $600	Oil leak - turbo cooling line.
Dec 2017 99000 mi US $1800	Glowplug replacement. Replace headlight.

BMW 3-Series in Georgia, United States Jun 2012 - Jun 2018
Dec 2013 32000 mi	sensor in fuel tank failed. replaced under warranty
Apr 2014 34300 mi	Car would not start. Problem was with intake manifold. Replaced under BMW warranty
Jun 2014 41000 mi	Fuel pump replaced
Oct 2015 64700 mi US $3000	SES light on. Carbon buildup in cylinders and intake manifold. Manifold removed, cylinders cleaned as well as manifold.

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Oct 2010 - Aug 2013
Mar 2011 5000 mi	Missing front clamps for rocker panels on both sides of the car.
Jan 2012 15000 mi	Stop pad with ejector for fuel filler not working properly.
Feb 2013 28000 mi	Indicator light in FZD module failed. Replaced indicator light.

BMW 3-Series in Alabama, United States Oct 2014 - Jan 2022
Feb 2015 59700 mi	Due to Carbon buildup, CPU was throwing many codes, and fuel consumption was up. They replaced the intake runners and a few other things, totaling about 3k worth of work.
Aug 2018 103000 mi US $1800	Boost pipe and Harmonic Balancer will fail, replaced in preparation
Jan 2022 145000 mi US $850	had to replace two front ABS sensors replace blower motor

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Apr 2014 - Jun 2014
Jun 2014 24000 mi	EGR valve replacement.

BMW 3-Series in Arizona, United States May 2014 - Oct 2015
Jun 2014 59000 mi US $1539	MAF air sensor failure, turbo charger balance and sequential pipe o-rings and upper turbo oil feed line replaced due to leaks.
Oct 2015 70000 mi US $150	Rough idle, engine stumbles intermittently. Dealer diagnosed carbon buildup but not confirmed visually. Estimated cost to clean $2900. Instead I purchased BG fuel system cleaner and fuel filter, fixed.

BMW 3-Series in Ohio, United States Jul 2010 - Jul 2016
Sep 2010 1000 mi	Service Engine Soon light came on. Problem was a stuck DEF valve. Dealer cleaned valve and all is well.
Feb 2011 4700 mi	Low Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) warning stating car wouldn't be startable after driving 1000 miles from time of initial warning. DEF fill is supposed to last until first scheduled maintenance at around 12k miles. Warning came at 4600mi.
Jul 2013 26000 mi	Brief but loud screeching noise coming from engine compartment, after car sits for several hours on hot days. Dealer was unable to duplicate. No repair made so far.
Apr 2014 34200 mi	Noisy blower motor. Noisy AC compressor clutch. The problem is, the noise only occurs on hot days, and we haven't had any yet. this year. Weatherstripping at bottom of rear window keeps falling off. This is 4th attempt by dealer to fix. This time they removed the entire window and replaced all of the trim surrounding it.
Aug 2015 42300 mi US $500	I drive error message. Excessive battery drain. Solved by replacing battery.
Jun 2016 48000 mi US $250	Check engine light came on. Dealer changed EGR valve. Did not solve the problem.
Jul 2016 48000 mi US $550	Dealer now believes check engine light was caused by carbon buildup in the intake system. Dismantled intake system for walnut-shell blasting to remove carbon buildup. Light still on.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jun 2010 - Jan 2012
Sep 2010 6000 mi	fuel valve was malfunctioning and replaced. car could not be driven over 20mph
Dec 2010 9000 mi	engine stalling due to insulation stuffed into connector by factory

BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States May 2014 - Jun 2014
Jun 2014 29000 mi	System checked. Found OK. Routine scheduled maintenance performed one month ahead of schedule.

BMW 3-Series in Rhode Island, United States Nov 2016 - Jan 2022
Mar 2021 125000 mi US $300	Emissions issue

BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Aug 2010 - Dec 2013
Oct 2010 2700 mi	Leather replaced on driver seat cushion. Small fold was present in leather when car was delivered, creating uncomfortable hard spot.
Oct 2011 11300 mi	Urea injection required refill for second time. Should last 15,000 miles. Dealer diagnosed and replaced urea pump.
Jun 2012 24000 mi	Belt squeal when starting car with compressor on. From reading forums on-line, apparently this is an issue with the 335ds only (not X5 diesel).
Jun 2013 35000 mi	Check engine light on. Defective swirl flaps in intake manifold. Steering column is squeaking.

BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Feb 2014 - Oct 2015
Oct 2015 56000 mi	carbon buildup in intake manifold

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Aug 2013 - Mar 2018
May 2016 25000 mi	SES soon light on. SCR metering valve had to be replaced. Dealer replaced it free under Technical Bulletin.
Jun 2016 25000 mi US $600	Control Module for Glow Plugs showed a fault and needed to be replaced.
Sep 2017 33000 mi US $500	Mass Air Sensor failure causes SES light to come one. Dealer replaced Mass Air Sensor. Total cost was approximately $500. Third Party Extended Warranty (Mercury) paid all but my $100 deductible.

BMW 3-Series in Colorado, United States Nov 2013 - Apr 2017
Dec 2013 18000 mi	Drivers door control panel for windows and side mirrors failed and was non-responsive. Prior to delivery, dealer replaced control panel (no charge to owner).
May 2014 20000 mi	Wind noise from drivers door (door appeared not to be latching tight against seal). Rattle from instrument cover glass.
Sep 2014 21000 mi	Creaking from doors going over off-camber ground. Dealer lubricated door seals, which corrected problem.
Jun 2016 29000 mi US $50	DEF tank temperature sensor read out of limits. DEF tank replaced under warranty.
Aug 2016 30100 mi	DEF valve clogged, leading to check engine light. Appears to have been related to DEF tank replacement earlier.

BMW 3-Series in Louisiana, United States Jun 2015 - Oct 2018
Aug 2015 51700 mi	Bad catalytic converter
Feb 2016 57300 mi	Catalytic converter was replaced under emissions warranty.
May 2016 61800 mi US $2500	Urea tank temperature sensor failed. Whole tank replaced due to temperature sensor built into tank in a manner which prevents sensor service/replacement independent of tank replacement.
Apr 2018 82321 mi US $1700	Battery, Crankshaft Pulley, CV Joint Recall, and Motor Mounts replaced.

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Dec 2014 - Jun 2018
Feb 2016 54600 mi US $761	Replaced Nox sensor

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Oct 2011 - Jun 2018
Aug 2014 15600 mi	Check engine light - problem with the "Adblue", or urea injection system. CEL came back on within 100 miles of leaving dealership. Check engine light, and warning -> "Engine Will Not Restart in 100 Miles". Dealer reset CEL and fault codes. CEL and restart warning came back within 100 miles of leaving dealership. Check engine light. Warning -> "Engine Will Not Restart in 100 Miles". Urea / Adblue injector cleaned and 2 sensors were replaced. IIRC one of the failed sensors was for differential pressure on the DPF (Diesel particulate filter), the other O2.
Dec 2017 50000 mi US $1500	BMW can’t seem to understand that it actually gets cold in some parts of the US. And as such engineer a diesel exhaust emissions system that can function properly in the winter months.
Feb 2018 52000 mi US $1100	Cylinder #5 fuel injector was replaced. The harmonic balancer was replaced. Carbon buildup was cleaned out of the intake manifold.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Aug 2017 - Sep 2018
Jul 2017 86000 mi US $3200	Maintenance, intake carbon cleaning, diagnose multiple SAS codes
Sep 2017 93000 mi US $4000	DEF tank and sensor failure, Oxygen sensor (2) failure, ,multiple SAS codes, could not smog
Oct 2017 93000 mi US $5200	Transmission failure. It was randomly downshifting to second gear from 6th during highway passing maneuvers. Turns out that the tranny is spec'd to last only 200k km so mine was still a bit premature.

BMW 3-Series in Connecticut, United States Mar 2012 - Jun 2014
May 2014 25000 mi	Emissions repair, needed new catalytic converter

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Oct 2011 - Jul 2013
Jan 2013 49000 mi	Service Engine Soon light illuminated. Passive tank sensors in DEF tank reading incorrectly. Replaced active/passive tank assembly.

BMW 3-Series in North Carolina, United States Sep 2011 - Dec 2013
Dec 2012 25000 mi	iDrive Controller trim was showing bubbles - entire controller replaced under warranty with updated model.
Nov 2013 44000 mi	Dealer forgot to reset steering angle sensor
Dec 2013 44000 mi	Dealer had to add DEF

BMW 3-Series in Indiana, United States Nov 2011 - Jun 2018
Dec 2012 40000 mi	Repaired broken passenger cup holder.
Sep 2014 79000 mi US $2000	Replaced Selective Catalytic Reduction tank due to faulty sensor. Replaced Selective Catalytic Reduction tank due to faulty sensor.
May 2015 91000 mi	Replaced hot-film airmass meter and SCR temperature sensor
Sep 2015 97000 mi US $50	Check engine light. Updated car software & replaced two (2) NOx sensors.
Dec 2015 98000 mi	BMW Germany said to replace catalytic converter. Said not covered by extended warranty. Bargained and will pay $500 labor and BMW will supply converter. Not in yet from Germany
Apr 2016 109500 mi US $463	Catalytic converter replaced. Dealer provided part and I paid labor ($463)
Nov 2017 33933 mi US $179	Replace leaking turbocharger oil line (pipe) Replace OEM battery

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Mar 2015 - Mar 2016
Sep 2015 59000 mi US $50	EGR cooler malfunction with CE light on. Part replaced under extended warranty
Dec 2015 62000 mi US $10	Rear taillight bulb out. Required substantial disassembly to replace.

BMW 3-Series in New Hampshire, United States Feb 2011 - Dec 2013
Sep 2011 26000 mi	Replaced bad glow plug. Replaced engine mount.
Mar 2012 41000 mi	Diesel exhaust fluid tank replaced due to low pressure problem
Jun 2013 75000 mi US $900	Def injection system repair
Dec 2013 79000 mi US $3000	Carbon buildup in engine

BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Jun 2012 - Mar 2017
Dec 2012 18000 mi	Vent deflector broke off
Jun 2013 22000 mi	Squeak from engine area. Was result of previous service campaign work.
Jan 2014 29200 mi	Fan blower unit was failing. Replaced.
Sep 2016 64000 mi US $3000	Car wouldn't start when warm. High pressure fuel pump and fuel filter replaced

BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States May 2015 - Jul 2020
Feb 2017 87785 mi US $53	Carbon Buildup. Sent intake off to be hot tanked, did walnut blast carbon cleaning. Also replaced gaskets: 11-61-7-790-198 11-61-2-246-945 11-61-2-245-439 11-12-7-796-378 13-54-7-792-098 Covered under extended warranty. Cylinder 4 injector
Dec 2017 99400 mi US $700	Harmonic Balancer failed. Replaced with OEM part. During repair also replaced non-failed but wear items: -Thermostat -Idler Pulley -1Gal BMW Coolant -Both drive belts
May 2018 104000 mi	SCR Tank Check engine light illuminated. Known problem with extended warranty. Replaced active tank.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jun 2012 - Jul 2014
Jan 2013 27700 mi	Radio loses set stations.
May 2013 21800 mi	Diesel fuel tank "tick" when taking slow 90 degree turns

BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Sep 2012 - Sep 2013
Apr 2012 17000 mi	Replace A/C compressor belt.
Dec 2012 24000 mi	Recharged battery. Still get battery warnings when driven short distances.

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BMW 3-Series in North Carolina, United States Mar 2011 - Dec 2019
Jan 2012 8000 mi	grinding noise with low speed turns. resolved with changing the differential fluid. Dealer resolved problem quickly.
Dec 2012 18000 mi	replace oxygen sensor
Nov 2017 50000 mi US $1200	throttle actuator bank 2 failed. replaced both complete actuators at the same time.

BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2014 - Oct 2016
Jun 2014 26000 mi	A bracket was loose on a piece of leather trim on the center part of the dashboard, which was replaced.

BMW 3-Series in Maryland, United States Oct 2011 - Oct 2015
Jun 2015 51000 mi US $300	Oil drain plug was messed up. I had to have the dealer helicoil and install a new one.

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Nov 2010 - Feb 2018
Jul 2011 6000 mi	SES light on Oxygen sensor showed Secondary Air Valve failed.
Feb 2013 23700 mi	Grinding noise while turning. Needed to replace fluid

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Oct 2012 - Jul 2018
Jul 2015 58300 mi	Tire pressure monitoring system
Apr 2016 63300 mi	Thermostat for emission control system
Jul 2017 70000 mi US $3600	Transmission fluid leak repair

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BMW 3-Series in Georgia, United States Sep 2010 - Mar 2018
Jan 2013 68500 mi	"Increased Emissions" message, needed a fuel system vent valve.
Mar 2014 54000 mi US $150	Front wheel speed sensor failed, disabled abs & stability
Apr 2016 74200 mi US $1000	Replaced thermostat.
Sep 2016 75000 mi US $3500	Replaced clutch Replaced wheel sensor Replaced battery

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BMW 3-Series in Arkansas, United States Oct 2011 - Oct 2014
May 2012 14000 mi	Radio Screen washing out (fading).Bmw replaced with new radio. rubber seal on outside lower back window detached
Jun 2012 15000 mi	Lower Right Corner Trim piece on the rear of Driver's Seat fell off.
Jul 2013 32000 mi	Driver's side mirror making grinding noise when folding Back window trim came loose again Passenger side seatbelt would not fasten
Aug 2013 32800 mi	IBS Battery cable failed
Sep 2013 35000 mi	DMTL Pump(Emissions) replaced
Dec 2013 37000 mi	Cylinder 5 misfiring, spark plug chipped.Replaced spark plug and ignition coil. Heat not working on passenger side.Heater core stopped up.Replaced heater core unit and topped off with coolant and bled system. Driver's side door lock malfunctioning. Driver's door lock actuator drive unit replaced Rear sunshade not operating. Replaced rear sunshade assembly.
Apr 2014 43800 mi	AC blowing roughly. Blower Motor replaced Rear glass molding detaching from glass. Replaced rubber molding of rear windscreen.
Jun 2014 44000 mi	Car would not shift out of first gear. Dealer tried to duplicate but could not do so. Passenger door lock opening extremely slowly. Suspect problem with actuator with driver's side having already been replaced. Dealer would not replace.
Jul 2014 45200 mi	Rear window molding detached from window again.
Oct 2014 51000 mi	Back window trim came loose for fourth time Torque converter failed

BMW 3-Series in North Carolina, United States Jun 2011 - Sep 2014
Mar 2013 41000 mi	Wind noise on driver side door. Dealership replaced weatherstripping which helped dampen the noise. Replacement was done at no cost.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jan 2014 - Feb 2016
Nov 2014 68100 mi	Camshaft sprocket retaining bolts failed and dropped into motor caused about 3200 in damage. Covered by BMW, recall. Engine misfire diagnosed bad ignition coil on cylinder 1
Dec 2014 71000 mi US $133	Car was dying at idle. Replaced intake vanos solenoid. Issue was resolved Vanos exhaust solenoid failed shortly after replacing intake solenoid. Replaced second solenoid.

BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Mar 2011 - May 2015
Jul 2013 10200 mi	Adaptive headlights malfunction.

BMW 3-Series in Connecticut, United States May 2011 - Oct 2013
Oct 2011 4000 mi	The transmission of the car would shift erratically during the first few minutes of driving-transmission would rev unreasonably high disproportional to throttle input. Problem seems to be gone after dealer inspected computer and updates.
Jan 2013 13200 mi	Trunk wouldn't close. Not sure what repair work (if any) was done but the trunk closes now.

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Oct 2011 - Jun 2014
Oct 2012 37200 mi	In at least six attempts to fix squeaky noise while going around the bumps entire suspension replaced. Noise reduced but still there, sounds like an old car. Now living with it.
Jan 2013 38640 mi	This time Squeeky rear suspension.
Nov 2013 46480 mi	One of the angle eyes failed.
Feb 2014 48540 mi	Day time running light replaced.

BMW 3-Series in North Carolina, United States Mar 2011 - Dec 2015
Jul 2011 21000 mi	The pump that pressurizes the fuel tank had failed. It was replaced under warranty.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jan 2013 - Nov 2015
Nov 2015 30000 mi US $250	Ignition coils failed for 2 cylinders

BMW 3-Series in Arizona, United States Oct 2010 - Sep 2013
Mar 2012 7000 mi	Car in for 1st scheduled maintenance: Oil change. Also wiper blades replaced (BMW noticed blades cracked). Both free as part of BMW warranty. BMW noticed AC noise. Leaking evaporator replaced. DIAG code D6450 00000000 19 01. Also Free.
Oct 2012 7000 mi	Air conditioner not working. Air blowing but is not cold. Leaking evaporator replaced. This is the second time BMW has replaced the part. Service representative said they have been seeing issues with evaporators. Covered under BMW warranty.

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Jan 2012 - Jun 2018
Apr 2012 11300 mi	The sensor that senses engine problems was faulty and was replaced.
Apr 2013 18200 mi	Lumbar support on driver's side malfunctioned.
Jul 2013 19800 mi	Lumbar support on driver's side malfunctioned. Wasn't fixed properly in April.
Nov 2013 24000 mi	Car wouldn't start. After jumping it the electrical system flickered off and on, then the next morning, the car wouldn't jump. Had to tow it to dealer
Aug 2014 27100 mi	A/C controller
Feb 2015 30600 mi	Sensor malfunction caused one cylinder to not fire. All 6 sensors were replaced.
Jun 2015 32000 mi	Lumbar in drivers seat does not stay fixed for 24 hours. Could not be fixed. Second attempt to fix it.
May 2017 45000 mi US $600	Engine bolt

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Jul 2014 - Jul 2016
Jul 2016 50000 mi	Replaced another coil pack. This makes a total of 5. Constantly going out. Had a yaw sensor come on on dash and then the ESC shut off.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Aug 2013 - Oct 2016
Nov 2013 31700 mi	Had a metallic rubbing noise at 30mph or higher. similar to the noise you get with bad engine mounts. Replace differential.
Jun 2014 36000 mi	rattle in aluminium trim in dashboard on rough roads. problem not fixed.
Sep 2016 50000 mi US $360	tensioner belt
Oct 2016 50000 mi US $696	All 6 ignition coils replaced

BMW 3-Series in Washington, United States Apr 2013 - Sep 2014
Jun 2013 12000 mi	Trunk latch sticking

BMW 3-Series in North Carolina, United States Oct 2012 - Mar 2014
Nov 2012 8500 mi	Accelerator pedal assembly was replaced due to malfunction.

BMW 3-Series in District of Columbia, United States Mar 2012 - Jun 2014
May 2012 11000 mi	Sunroof motor stopped working and needed replaced

BMW 3-Series in Rhode Island, United States Oct 2013 - Dec 2015
Dec 2015 59000 mi US $80	Engine check light was on. Cylinder 3 misfire. Changed all spark plugs, totally 6

BMW 3-Series in Alabama, United States Jan 2017 - Apr 2022
Sep 2021 64000 mi US $300	spark plugs and coils

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Feb 2016 - Jul 2018
Jun 2017 67818 mi US $50	Cylinder #6 Coil failed. Dealer replaced ALL (6) Bosch Coils per SIB 12 18 14 with Delphi Coils.

BMW 3-Series in Arizona, United States Sep 2015 - Nov 2018
Sep 2015 28000 mi US $331	battery died and we were stranded until BMW roadside service came along. Dealer said we had ruined battery by leaving radio on. Utter nonsense. Battery should have been covered by warranty - I was charged $332.
Jan 2018 46000 mi US $800	Replaced upper control arm bushings

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Feb 2016 - Jun 2018
Mar 2016 19000 mi	RPM would dip low (near stall, but no stall) at idle occassionaly. Also car would occasionally tug at brakes while idle. The RPM issue has not reappeared. The problem was an internal BMW TSB of known software glitch.
Jul 2016 24200 mi US $500	Belt tensioner required replacement
Mar 2017 36500 mi US $1000	Rodent wire damage required wire replacement. also either a VANOS or fuel injector issue, can't remember

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jun 2015 - Feb 2018
Mar 2016 41000 mi US $150	Battery replacement
Mar 2017 51000 mi US $50	Engine misfiring due to bad ignition coils

BMW 3-Series in Washington, United States Apr 2015 - Jun 2021
Feb 2016 48000 mi US $35	Misfire in #5 cylinder reported through ORB II diagnostic port. Replaced coil on plug unit in cylinder #5 and cleared fault codes, engine runs fine now with no warning codes.

BMW 3-Series in Oregon, United States Aug 2014 - Dec 2016
Aug 2016 31000 mi US $50	bad coil
Nov 2016 32300 mi US $50	All kinds of computer messages in error. Took TWO WEEKS for them to sort it out, replacing CPU and other stuff.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Nov 2014 - Jun 2015
Dec 2014 60000 mi US $4000	oil measurement function stopped. oil sensor still doesn't function with replacement and new system with computer controller will cost ~$1700. Main computer on car is dead and replacement will cost ~$2300.
Jan 2015	Main computer replaced. Water pump died and replaced

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jul 2017 - Jun 2018
May 2018 64000 mi US $600	Replaced ignition coils and spark plugs after "check engine" light came on and car briefly sputtered. Apparently it was a failure of the #4 ignition coil.

BMW 3-Series in Hawaii, United States Jul 2011 - Oct 2012
May 2012 6000 mi US $5400	Rear bumper repaired, rear deck lid replaced and paint. BMW does not have there own repair facility in Hawaii.

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BMW 3-Series in Quebec, Canada Jul 2015 - Sep 2018
Apr 2017 35030 mi C $350	Replace rear brake pads and rotors

BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Nov 2011 - Jun 2016
Jan 2012 38500 mi	Passenger rear bumper uneven. Inside connector popped lose. Fixed by the dealer to original shape.
Aug 2012 11000 mi	Very loud static from rear speaker. Multiple engine on off didn't correct. Only when car was locked and left for about 5min, noise stopped spontaneously. Unclear why. Has not recurred past 300 miles. Running normally now.
Mar 2015 49000 mi	Drive door lock stuck. Actuator replaced.
Feb 2016 64000 mi US $225	Piston coil replaced
Apr 2016 66500 mi US $650	Engine piston coil x 5 and spark plug x6 replaced.

BMW 3-Series in Tennessee, United States Oct 2013 - Dec 2017
Jan 2014 67700 mi	missing badly on acceleration. bad coil replaced under warranty.
Jun 2014 39000 mi	lower steering shaft replaced because of noise and loose
Sep 2014 46000 mi	replaced all coils
Sep 2016 87000 mi	steering noise while turning back and forth. design issue. said they have tried to repair but cannot due to design
Dec 2016 90000 mi	valve cover gaskets

BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Jan 2015 - Oct 2016
Apr 2015 46300 mi	Idrive replaced through warranty. Idrive knob was peeling off the plating. Fuel splashes everytime the fuel tank is filled at any gas station. Dealer said they could not replicate the issue. Going back to the dealer with evidence (took s video of the spill last time I filled up gas).
Aug 2015 48000 mi	Fuel splashes out everytime car is fueled. First trip (under warranty), dealer said could not reproduce the problem. Second trip outside of warranty: took some videos as evidence. Dealer mechanic came and verified. Attemped but couldn't repair.
Oct 2015 48300 mi US $200	Fixed the fuel tank issue. Replaced the whole fuel tank. Dealer/Manufacturer paid for 95% of the cost. Owner paid for 5%.

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Jul 2011 - Jul 2015
Sep 2013 26040 mi	Transmission shifting was hesitating and so they upgraded the software.
May 2015 46500 mi	Check Engine light came on. Took it to the dealer and it had something to do with a valve adjustment - they kept the car overnight and had to replace the valve gaskets as well.

BMW 3-Series in Delaware, United States May 2011 - Apr 2018
Oct 2016 68000 mi	Power steering fluid changed. Dirty. Car was driving funny. Fine now.

BMW 3-Series in Minnesota, United States Jun 2015 - Jul 2017
Apr 2017 86000 mi US $800	Leaky valve cover gasket

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Sep 2011 - Nov 2011
Oct 2011 10000 mi	Evaporator core replaced

BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Dec 2016 - Jun 2018
Apr 2017 53000 mi US $300	Hit massive pothole at 80 mph, causing the passenger front tire to develop a bulge. Tire deemed non-salvageable by the mechanic, brand new matching tire installed.

BMW 3-Series in Colorado, United States Nov 2014 - Jun 2018
Jun 2016 61000 mi US $10	Windshield washer reservoir leaking. Replaced both pump seals.

BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Jan 2015 - Jan 2017
Feb 2015 37300 mi	Passenger side headlight was tilting downwards (halogen). Clip broke inside. Replaced under warranty. Driver side door lock failed upon delivery. Replaced under warranty.
Mar 2015 39000 mi	Front bushings gone bad - squeaking sound when turning far to the right or left. Power steering pump went bad. Groaning sound when turning.
Sep 2015 48000 mi	Driver side (rear) door lock gets stuck. Door lock actuator replacement.

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Sep 2015 - Oct 2016
Feb 2016 43260 mi C $70	Misfire, replaced coil and spark plug on cylinder #1.

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Dec 2014 - Jun 2018
Mar 2016 21080 mi	valve cover cracked and was replaced under extended warranty
Jun 2018 27280 mi C $80	replaced engine ground cable

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Mar 2012 - Jul 2014
Jun 2014 27000 mi	Sunroof misaligned when auto closed.

BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Apr 2014 - Jun 2022
Nov 2014 12600 mi	Radio was acting erratically including occasional loud vibration-like sound coming from rear speakers & randomly changing audio sources. Dealer replaced radio under warranty, but not without an argument. Had to show them a TSB for the issue.
Sep 2015 20000 mi	Rubber strip along bottom of rear window (where it meets top of trunk lid) kept coming loose and had to be replaced. Was not yet actually leaking water though. A/C was not blowing real cold, needed recharge.
Dec 2016 25000 mi US $637	Replaced thrust rod bushings. Dealer said they were starting to fail.

BMW 3-Series in Alberta, Canada Oct 2020 - Oct 2021
Jun 2021 82460 mi C $150	O2 sensors (upstream) both failed

BMW 3-Series in Michigan, United States Feb 2012 - May 2014
Jan 2014	TPMS module malfunctioned

BMW 3-Series in Quebec, Canada Nov 2015 - Jan 2022
Jan 2016	about 2 weeks of ownership the check engine light up. it was a valve selenoid regarding valvetronic, well documented on the internet. they replaced the valve/selenoid comfort access stopped working from driver door, exterior handled was warm (it is winter). dealer replaced the handle and everything is ok.

BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2013 - May 2018
Sep 2015 73000 mi US $180	New spark plugs
May 2016 76000 mi US $140	AC freon charge and diagnosis

BMW 3-Series in British Columbia, Canada Mar 2015 - Jun 2022
Jun 2015 37200 mi C $1500	59,100km Rough Idle and check engine came on. Loss of power noticed, rpm were bouncing 900-1200 at idle, normal is around 800. New coil, eccentric shaft sensor, gasket. Cost 1500$ CAD covered in CPO warranty Driver Cup Holder malfunction (spring broken) New Cupholder installed Covered under warranty
Mar 2016 43400 mi	Coilpack failed again second time this year. New coilpack installedrnNew ignition coils Steering was grunting Dealer found faulty steering wheel pump Replaced steering wheel pump + fluid Caliper seized Required new rotors and pads in the front computer was acting up, Maintaince section was frozen( km remaining not changing) Computer was restored to factory settings and updated
Oct 2017 60760 mi C $2700	Navigation / multi music system short circuited full replacement
Dec 2018 76260 mi C $800	Coil pack replaced because misfiring, spark plugs done as well
Jan 2020 79980 mi C $600	Radiator and radiator hose replaced
Nov 2020 83080 mi C $900	Oil leak found. Oil housing gasket replaced.
Dec 2021 87420 mi C $300	Coolant hose cracked and replaced
Jun 2022 88660 mi C $1800	Oil pan failed. Replaced oil pan.

BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2012 - Oct 2015
Apr 2012	Headlights not aligned properly from factory. passenger mirror sometimes does not work or gets stuck in down position after car is in reverse
Apr 2014 19800 mi	trunk lid does not close properly. replaced striker and spacer car would buck and idle rev at stop
Oct 2015 34000 mi	have to look it up

BMW 3-Series in Maine, United States Dec 2011 - Aug 2018
Feb 2015 35500 mi	CEL illuminated and engine ran rough for a few minutes after wide open throttle at high RPM. Faults indicated misfire on cylinders 5&6: two ignition coils replaced.
Aug 2015 40500 mi	Rough idle/surging at a stop in drive when warming up.
May 2017 61000 mi US $1100	Instrument cluster would stop working, and warning lights about brakes, TPMS, and the traction control/AWD system would illuminate and subsequently clear after the car went to sleep. Diagnosed as bad RDC module due to corrosion. Replaced the module and performed programming for new module. Replaced corroded grounding strap.
Jan 2018 72000 mi US $210	Intermittent misfires with transient service engine soon light. Replaced all coils and spark plugs.

BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Dec 2014 - Jan 2015
Jun 2014 47000 mi	all spark plugs and ignition coils replaced with new, drive belt replaced with new, all under warranty

BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Jul 2010 - Jun 2011
Aug 2010 2000 mi	Broken valve spring

BMW 3-Series in Michigan, United States Jul 2010 - Aug 2013
Dec 2010 5000 mi	Windshield washer fluid froze in tank and would not dispense fluid onto windshield. The fluid level was low and the temperature dipped about 20 degrees overnight. Dealer added some antifreeze and I was good to go.
Aug 2011 15300 mi	Rubber trim along bottom of rear window kept coming loose when opening trunk.
Jun 2012 30000 mi	Rear window rubber trim came loose, this time on the opposite side. Dealer put it back together, and hopefully it stays put like the other side. All else is good, the car doesn't feel like it has even aged a bit after 2 years 30,000 miles.
Aug 2012 32900 mi	The plastic door sill at the drivers door came loose, dealer fixed it.
Mar 2013 44000 mi	Tire pressure system was inactive. Dealer fixed it.

BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Apr 2017 - Mar 2018
Mar 2018 116000 mi US $550	Replace [accessory] belt tension pully Gasket replacement. My Check Engine Soon light came on at 115,000 miles. The dealer did significant gasket work and charged me nothing under an "extended warranty." I will not purchase another BMW. Nice car to drive but the reliability has been very substandard. I don't abuse the car, I do all scheduled maintenance. I look forward to the day I sell it.

BMW 3-Series in Colorado, United States Nov 2014 - Jun 2017
Mar 2015 27000 mi	Passenger airbag sensor (seatbelt indicator) mat has gone bad, seatbelt indicator always triggering even when no passenger in the seat.
Jan 2016	Cracked gasket cover, which was replaced
Jan 2017 35300 mi US $65	Engine stumbling when cold and throwing CEL. #1 ignition coil changed out. spark plugs changed out.

BMW 3-Series in Utah, United States Dec 2016 - Sep 2021
Sep 2017 69000 mi US $350	the ecu required re programing

BMW 3-Series in Utah, United States Jul 2014 - Jun 2018
Dec 2015 44000 mi	Trunk latch wouldn't always close when the trunk was closed. The dealer said it was a known issue and replaced the latch under warranty.
Sep 2017 60000 mi US $120	A/C recharge.
Dec 2017 62000 mi US $50	Leaking o ring in the transfer case adjuster. Lock actuator in drivers door failing.
Jun 2018 68000 mi US $1000	Pads and rotors replaced. Control arm bushings replaced, mechanic recommended.

BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Jun 2013 - Nov 2018
Jul 2013 15300 mi	Radio/sound system repaired Battery cable terminal end(s) replaced
Dec 2017 48000 mi US $750	HIgh pitch noise at high speed when driving 60+, front wheel bearing (passenger) was bad. Replaced and noise went away
Nov 2018 52000 mi US $400	Straighten wheels

BMW 3-Series in Wisconsin, United States Aug 2014 - Mar 2015
Aug 2014 49000 mi	The engine valve cover gasket needed replacement.
Nov 2014 55000 mi US $205	One of the ignition coils needed replacement
Jan 2015 US $200	Another ignition coil needed replacement.
Mar 2015 55000 mi US $250	Severe misfire. All remaining coils replaced and all spark plugs replaced. Air injection hose was knocked loose during a prior repair.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Dec 2013 - Mar 2018
Nov 2015 79000 mi	Battery not charging. Alternator replaced under CPO warranty.
Mar 2016 81000 mi	Communication problem between two electrical modules causing various dashboard lights to illuminate.

BMW 3-Series in Manitoba, Canada Aug 2014 - Nov 2017
Mar 2016 42780 mi C $300	two ignition coils needed to be replaced
Sep 2017 54560 mi C $70	Headlight washer pump

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Jun 2014 - Jul 2015
Jun 2014 37200 mi	The iDrive failed and had to be reprogrammed. The std repair is to reprogram and monitor. If it fails again, they will have to replace the head unit. Thankful it was under warranty, I dread finding out how much this repair cost. The rear window weather stripping fell off for the second time. Appears to be a known issue a horrible design. This is the second time in 6 months that this part has been replaced. It is falling off again after a month.
Oct 2014 38440 mi	Rear window weather stripping repaired. Required automotive glass subcontractor to remove rear window and use epoxy to attach the rear window stripping. Why on earth BMW uses tension clips for weather stripping we may never know.
Feb 2015 39240 mi	Replace brake fluid

BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Oct 2014 - Oct 2017
Dec 2014 33000 mi	Trunk won't latch in cold weather. Replaced trunk striker and shim as per bulletin. Re-glued left side rain gutter, came loose at LR door.
Feb 2015 36000 mi	Replaced RDC control unit and reprogrammed to fix inactive tire pressure monitoring system.
Mar 2015 37000 mi	Replace front input shaft seal (leaking) and replace fluid.

BMW 3-Series in Alberta, Canada Feb 2011 - Jun 2018
Jun 2014 14260 mi	The evaporator had to be replaced
Jun 2015 21700 mi	Warranty repair of last summer, one of the connections was not hooked up.
Jan 2017 21920 mi C $375	Warning light showed battery problems several times,replaced 7 year ol battery.
Nov 2017 44020 mi C $244	ON checkup Budd's service advisor told us we need battery replaced and tires. Asked to have battery replaced but were told they could not do so. Took car to Grand River BMW, checked things out and everything was okay.

BMW 3-Series in Quebec, Canada Jul 2015 - Sep 2020
Sep 2017 33480 mi C $300	Engine rough. Plugs had failed. Preventively also replaced ignition coils.

BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2014 - Aug 2016
Jan 2015	One of the coil packs failed
Dec 2015 56000 mi US $100	Engine would not idle, stalled after starting - engine sensor replaced under certified warranty less deductible

BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Jul 2016 - Oct 2017
Oct 2017 106000 mi US $2500	Rear struts were replaced

BMW 3-Series in Alabama, United States Sep 2014 - Oct 2015
Aug 2015 38400 mi	Ignition coil replacement.

BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Feb 2013 - Oct 2015
Nov 2014 45100 mi	replaced all coils

BMW 3-Series in Delaware, United States Sep 2017 - Nov 2020
Oct 2017 75000 mi US $450	replaced serpentine belt,tensioner and pulley. These repairs were purely preventative !
Nov 2019 88400 mi US $1100	valve cover gasket replacement. oil filter housing gasket replacement
Jan 2020 90000 mi US $450	Replaced all spark plugs and replaced #1 coil pack.

BMW 3-Series in Colorado, United States Jul 2015 - Apr 2017
Apr 2016 93200 mi US $50	Cylinder misfire. Covered under CPO

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Jan 2019 - Feb 2022
Nov 2019 104781 mi US $562	Thermostat replaced and cooling system drained, flushed, back-flushed, and refilled.
Jul 2021 113331 mi US $1566	Car would not start - Starter assembly replaced

BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2014 - Sep 2016
Sep 2015 51000 mi US $500	rear LED light replaced
May 2016 60000 mi US $500	door lock mechanism
Jul 2016 61200 mi	vibration on highway
Aug 2016 62000 mi	vibration
Sep 2016 62000 mi	Vibration at speed

BMW 3-Series in Michigan, United States Feb 2014 - Mar 2016
Sep 2015 54000 mi US $38	Car has a vibration, is still not fixed.

BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Feb 2014 - Jun 2022
Nov 2015 46400 mi	Timing Chain Sensor replaced
Mar 2016 50000 mi US $550	The thrust rod bushings were leaking oil. A typical problem for BMWs.
Jan 2018 64670 mi US $132	Serpentine Belt Idler wheel was failing. Replaced using Continental Serpentine Belt Accessory Drive Component Kit. In kit instructions it clearly stated that the bolt retainer MUST be removed before installation. After removing original, I found the BMW factory never removed this clip! So much for German perfection.
May 2018 67000 mi US $122	Engine starting running rough. Replaced coil packs and the issue is fixed.
Nov 2021 87000 mi US $32	Replaced Oil Filter Housing gasket
Jun 2022 89023 mi US $120	Replaced valve cover gasket

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BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Jun 2012 - Feb 2015
Feb 2015 37200 mi	Failed to start on a very cold day. Dealer service found Battery not holding full charge, replaced under warranty.

BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Aug 2010 - Jun 2018
May 2013 32000 mi	Failed Battery
Dec 2013 39000 mi	Rear drivers window would not auto close. Dealer had to re-calibrate the anti-trap feature on window.
Sep 2014 49000 mi	Computer was reporting rear brakes needed service, was faulty error, had to have computer reprogrammed with new software. squeaking and squealing from ac blower motor fan on low speeds
Feb 2015 55300 mi US $950	Two coil packs failed. Replaced remaining coil packs and all spark plugs were replaced. No freon in system, evaporator was the source of leak. Replaced evaporator.
Apr 2015 59500 mi US $400	DMTL (Diagnostic Module Tank Leakage) Pump had failed and needed to be replaced
Sep 2016 80000 mi	Car would not start, pressing the start button resulted in radio turning off, and all the dash lights going off then on again. Was able to jump start the car and drive to dealer for battery replacement.
May 2018 108000 mi US $1400	Replaced leaking valve cover gasket (VCG) and oil filter housing gasket (OFHG)

BMW 3-Series in Michigan, United States Dec 2014 - Jun 2017
Jan 2015 16700 mi	The Heat/AC temperature control nob was broken. The controls were replaced. Window switches were broken on the drivers side. Lock button stuck.
Apr 2015 18700 mi	Car had a sweet chemical like smell when the heat is on. The car was leaking on the driveway. Dealer replaced thermostat due to a coolant leak. Leak stopped but smell still occurs.
May 2015 20000 mi US $600	Return visit due to sweet smell from vents when the heat is on. Couldn't find any leaks, but found a piece of cookie in one of the vents. Fished it out. Didn't fix the problem. Suggested heater core leak, but was dismissed by mechanic.
Sep 2015 25000 mi	Car continues to have irritating odor coming from the vents when the AC or heat is on. Dealer can't figure it out. They treated AC with chemical based on the idea that it might be mold but it didn't work.
Dec 2015 29000 mi	Dealer replaced leaking AC evaporator. Didn't solve problem.

BMW 3-Series in Nebraska, United States May 2011 - Dec 2012
Jun 2012 23000 mi	electrical wiring issue caused gas gauge to malfunction

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Dec 2014 - Sep 2016
Sep 2016 77000 mi US $500	Oil leak. Bad pistons misfiring.

BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Jan 2014 - Jun 2020
Nov 2015 39000 mi US $50	Car threw CEL, replaced Leak Diagnosis (DMTL) Pump. Known problem with E90. Pump was promptly replaced by dealer.
Nov 2016 47400 mi US $50	Misfire in cylinder 1. Diagnosed as bad coil. Part of batch with open TSB. All 6 replaced under CPO warranty.

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BMW 3-Series in Indiana, United States Feb 2013 - Oct 2015
Jan 2014 57000 mi	Wheel bearing was replaced Radio - no sound
Jun 2015 72000 mi US $1300	Engine was missing. Dealer replaced spark plugs and ignition coil

BMW 3-Series in North Dakota, United States Dec 2014 - Nov 2017
Jan 2015 US $175	Leaking rear transmission seal

BMW 3-Series in Alberta, Canada Aug 2011 - May 2013
Dec 2011 1240 mi	Car had swirl marks in paint from poor polishing job when I picked it up (with 19kms on it). Dealer apologized and re-polished, but they are still there.

BMW 3-Series in New Hampshire, United States Sep 2014 - Jul 2018
Jun 2017 136000 mi US $50	Replaced spark plugs Oil change
Jun 2018 150000 mi US $350	Valve cover gasket leaking. Replace gaskets. Car misfiring and running poorly - eccentric shaft sensor failed. Replaced sensor. Oil filter housing gasket leaking. Replace OFH gasket.

BMW 3-Series in Quebec, Canada Mar 2013 - Jun 2018
Jan 2015 69320 mi C $300	Steering column problem affected turning.
Sep 2016 78740 mi C $80	valves problem. oil cap broke
Mar 2017 81008 mi C $500	Battery needed replacement and electrical system reprogrammed. Lost 1 stop bulb.

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Dec 2014 - Jun 2018
Nov 2016 96100 mi C $400	Ignition coils needed to be replaced, cylinders were miss firing.
Jan 2018 111600 mi C $440	Battery wouldn't start car.

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Sep 2010 - Nov 2013
Jun 2012 25000 mi	Rear power sunshade was not retracting. Dealer replaced sunshade assembly.
Nov 2013 45000 mi	The rear power sunshade quit working for the second time. I did not get it repaired before I sold the car to the dealer still under warranty.

BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2014 - Oct 2020
Mar 2016 20000 mi	Steering wheel made a slight noise turn left. The steering bushing assembly needed a small adjustment.
Mar 2018 33000 mi US $200	Battery replacement
Jun 2018 35900 mi US $230	Head gasket replacement due to oil leak. Repaired under warranty.
Oct 2020 52000 mi US $376	New idle coil

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BMW 3-Series in Quebec, Canada Mar 2011 - Jan 2015
Aug 2013 16080 mi	Check Coolant light came on. Dealer topped up coolant and stated this is normal when it gets cooler. Never heard that with any of my previous cars...
Sep 2014 29140 mi	Oil leak detected during inspection, while performing oil change
Nov 2014 29240 mi	Oil leak repaired.

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BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Nov 2014 - Feb 2016
Jan 2016 38560 mi C $90	Engine not turn over. Would crank forever but not start. After to towing to mechanic, no fault was found and it started first time. No errors pr misfires found on computer.

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BMW 3-Series in Switzerland Feb 2013 - Jan 2022
Apr 2013 3820 mi	Replacement of ignition coils (done as part of an improvement program, free of charge)
Sep 2013 5580 mi	DSC hydraulic unit replaced (sensor)
Dec 2013 6820 mi	Recuring ESP Fault. Steering sensor reset, DSC ECU + DSC hydraulic unit replaced.

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BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Mar 2015 - Aug 2015
Jul 2015 87000 mi US $150	The bearings in the rear wheels failed and started to make a horrible noise. BMW indicated that it wasn't dangerous and it was quite common on the E90 BMW.

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BMW 3-Series in British Columbia, Canada Jul 2012 - Mar 2014
Jun 2013 2480 mi	fuel evaporation system repaired under warranty

BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2012 - Jun 2018
Nov 2012 11300 mi	instrument panel reported discharge issue. multiple trips to dealer before battery was replaced. no further problem
Oct 2017 16000 mi US $850	replaced all fluids, oil, radiator, brakes, and all wear items. Only transmission fluid not changed. replaced all filters.

BMW 3-Series in Maryland, United States Mar 2017 - Jun 2018
Jul 2017 46030 mi	Intake charge pipe blew, this is a known issue and BMW had just sent me a letter that extended the warranty on this part. Repair done under this warranty
Sep 2017 46000 mi US $167	Took it to the BMW dealer after a cylinder misfire code and very rough running, car returned to normal after restart. Dealer diagnosed the problem and recommended new plugs, coils and an intake cleaning (walnut blasting). Did not get any work done at dealer. Replaced coils and plugs, very easy to do on this vehicle, needed to buy special socket and a torque wrench. Coils and plugs bought online from FCPEuro
Jun 2018 58000 mi US $800	Replaced the transmission pan due to a leak

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BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Aug 2012 - Sep 2021
Jun 2017 38000 mi	flex plate replaced under recall, no cost to me

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Dec 2015 - Jan 2016
Jan 2016 US $50	Cooling tank had a leak and had to be replaced. Thank God I had the certified warranty. Valve gasket leak. This is the 2nd engine oil leak to be fixed in 6 months, not including the cooling tank leak that was simultaneously fixed.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Oct 2010 - Dec 2013
Jan 2013 16300 mi	At less than 17,000 miles the DME failed and had to be replaced

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jul 2015 - Nov 2016
Sep 2016 19000 mi	Glove box did not open.

BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Nov 2010 - Apr 2015
Mar 2014 13000 mi	Replaced battery under recall
Jan 2015 10000 mi	Battery not holding charge - replaced under warranty

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BMW 3-Series in Nova Scotia, Canada Feb 2016 - Sep 2017
May 2017 63240 mi C $250	Right rear wheel bearing became noisy and required replacement
Jul 2017 63240 mi C $4800	Both turbos had to be replaced.
Sep 2017 63240 mi C $1800	Cooling fan assembly failed requiring replacement parts only available from Germany

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BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Jan 2013 - May 2014
Jul 2013 30300 mi	TPMS Failure, Dealer replaced RDC Wheel Electronic Module With top up, metal clunking sound from roof

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States May 2013 - Jun 2018
Jun 2014 52000 mi	Convertible top sticks when opening Side marker light malfunction
Dec 2015 106000 mi	DCT Transmission overheated, had to be replaced
Jun 2016 120000 mi US $2000	Brake sensor failed causing brake booster pump to fail
Oct 2016 124700 mi US $400	Replaced right rear tire pressure sensor
Dec 2016 128000 mi US $300	Replace battery
Jun 2017 139000 mi US $3200	Compressor replaced Replaced fuel sensor
Sep 2017 144000 mi US $1700	Belt broke. Power steering became inoperable.
Oct 2017 146000 mi US $700	Rear wheel speed sensors replaced
Jan 2018 156000 mi US $3000	Spark plugs replaced
Jun 2018 164000 mi US $800	Main belt was squealing

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BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Jul 2014 - Jun 2022
May 2018 39060 mi C $2300	rear brakes and valve cover gasket replaced

BMW 3-Series in North Carolina, United States Aug 2014 - Jul 2016
Jul 2016 44000 mi	felt like the transmission was slipping...dealer said probably torque converter. They wanted to put an additive in the transmission for $550 and if that didn't work replace torque converter for $4000

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jun 2014 - Jan 2020
Jun 2014 46000 mi US $800	One coil failed. We replaced all 6 to prevent a future on the road problem.

BMW 3-Series in South Carolina, United States Dec 2014 - Oct 2015
Sep 2015 72000 mi US $50	Fuel sensor that is built into gas tank had failed.

BMW 3-Series in Oklahoma, United States Mar 2012 - Jun 2018
Jun 2015 50000 mi US $868	Valve cover gasket windshield washer motor
Dec 2016 63000 mi US $3488	BMW developed an intermittent miss. All coils and plugs were replaced. Water pump and thermostat showed fault codes, both were replaced

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Sep 2013 - Jun 2018
Dec 2013 25000 mi	Passenger window broken by vandals, repaired at insurance-recommended shop, but still had 'rattles' in door. Upon inspection, BMW dealer found poor repair work. Dealer and shop negotiated payment and door was repaired by dealer at no cost.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Dec 2011 - Dec 2014
Dec 2012 9000 mi	Squeaking noise on hardtop.

BMW 3-Series in Connecticut, United States Apr 2011 - Apr 2014
Nov 2011 8000 mi	Glove box door wouldn't open. Fixed door.
Feb 2013 23700 mi	Multiple system error messages shown on dashboard

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BMW 3-Series in Ohio, United States Jul 2013 - Feb 2022
Apr 2017 52000 mi US $1100	Cylinder coil failed, needed replaced. Changed all 6 plugs; leaking in oil valve cover and sensor, so replaced sensor before it failed. A coil on #6 cyl shouldn't fail with only 52K miles!
Mar 2021 85000 mi US $2399	Valve cover leaking oil which affected various other hoses or attachments. Darn BMW are maintenance $$$ holes sometimes, then become wonderful handling and great to drive again. No other car has been so enjoyable to drive....but the occasional small item becomes a big expense at times. I've never had a valve cover etc leak in all the other Honda, Toyota, MG, BMW, Chevy, Ford, and Dodge I've owned.

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BMW 3-Series in Indiana, United States Apr 2015 - Dec 2015
Apr 2015 66000 mi US $800	AC Supply hose developed a leak at the connector.

BMW 3-Series in Wisconsin, United States Aug 2014 - Feb 2019
Dec 2014 36000 mi	Replacement of failed rear-view mirror (with garage door opener & auto dim function). Recharge of low battery.
Sep 2015 45000 mi	Radio head was emitting a high pitch hum at all times through speakers. Factory reset was performed on radio and problem was resolved.
Nov 2016 51100 mi US $1300	Water pump. Known issue on BMW N54 Engine. No assistance from BMW. replaced thermostat since system was apart anyway.
Feb 2017 54000 mi US $300	Battery Replacement and coding (BMW requires battery to be coded to the computer, preventing owners from doing this ourselves.)

BMW 3-Series in Washington, United States Nov 2015 - Dec 2015
Dec 2015 53000 mi US $1500	Service Engine Soon light on. Diagnosis revealed fault in High Pressure Fuel Pump. That pump had to be replaced.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jan 2015 - May 2015
May 2015 32000 mi US $50	Check engine light came on. Dealer read code as transmission problem but then said resulted from being too low on fuel Door panel insert loose again.

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BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Jan 2013 - Aug 2014
May 2013 38000 mi	Metal vibration sound from suspension when hitting bumps. Left rear suspension arm bolt loose. Metal rubbing noise when turning right and in reverse. Right rear backing plate was bent.
Jan 2014 41800 mi	Car started rough and stalled after 5 seconds. Restarted and ran rough but normalized. Engine malfunction notification came on screen and warned of reduced power. Dealer found misfires in cylinders - replaced fuel injectors & spark plugs
Jun 2014 45000 mi US $800	Highway under construction, pavement changed drastically. Hit bump and alignment went off center. Thrust rod bushings had to be replaced and alignment performed.

BMW 3-Series in Nevada, United States Nov 2010 - Mar 2011
Jan 2011 1000 mi	Electrical failure for control switch for driver side window and mirror adjustments.

BMW 3-Series in Minnesota, United States Jan 2014 - Jun 2018
Feb 2017 64000 mi US $2000	Water pump failure. Replaced. Oil filter housing gasket leak. Had first been noted mid 2016.

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Feb 2014 - May 2014
May 2014 36000 mi	Persistent noise coming from steering when vehicle first pulls forwards while turning left.

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Apr 2015 - Dec 2015
May 2015 43700 mi	AC evaporation unit. Plus rear window shade replaced

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BMW 3-Series in Minnesota, United States Sep 2013 - Aug 2014
Aug 2014 34000 mi	The parking brake warning light would not shut off despite the brake being fully released. This was the second trip to diagnose and repair the issue. All seems to be ok now. During a repair visit for another issue, the technician noticed oil seeping from the turbo unit. He applied a tracer to the oil and diagnosed a leaky valve cover.

BMW 3-Series in Ohio, United States Nov 2012 - Sep 2014
Sep 2014 41000 mi US $230	Airbag rattle

BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Oct 2015 - Oct 2016
Sep 2016 65000 mi US $50	High pressure fuel pump. Covered under CPO

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Oct 2010 - Mar 2017
Feb 2011 5580 mi	High Pressure Fuel Pump software upgrade.
Jun 2011 9300 mi	Headlight washer cover replaced.
Dec 2014 44640 mi C $1500	Cooling fan began to cycle on/off. Caused by fault code. Symptom of water pump failure. Fault 377a pump deviation. Replace pump and thermostat
Nov 2016 64360 mi C $1000	Oil filter housing gasket replacement. Technician indicates they were starting to see slight leakage.

BMW 3-Series in New Mexico, United States Oct 2011 - Jul 2018
Sep 2013 17000 mi	leak at transmission output yoke

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BMW 3-Series in Tennessee, United States Feb 2011 - Jun 2016
Jan 2015 39200 mi US $200	TPMS sensors were not transmitting. All 4 needed replacement.
Mar 2016 55000 mi US $2300	Had a check engine light with misfires in all 6 cyl. Ultimately needed to replace all 6 fuel injectors, all 6 spark plugs and the lambda sensor.
May 2016 55000 mi US $450	Speaker was blown.

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada May 2013 - Jun 2017
Nov 2013 29140 mi	the 'service' light went on. however when checked by the dealer, the car's fluids were checked as well as tire pressures and 'no leaks' were cited in the report by the mechanic - it seems the 'service' light was on in error.
Apr 2015 38420 mi	water pump failed leading to temperature increase of engine - water pump replaced under warranty.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Nov 2014 - Jun 2018
Oct 2015 29500 mi US $50	Electric Water Pump fail. Was stranded on side of freeway. BMW CPO warranty sent tow truck and took it to dealer who repaired it next day. Apparently this is a common problem. $850 repair if out of warranty!
Feb 2018 45000 mi US $700	1) - gasket on oil filter mounting leaking. 2) - accessory belt idler pulley failure.
Mar 2018 45000 mi US $250	Coolant tank failed and leaked coolant. Coolant level sensor went into alarm mode. Coolant expansion tank was replaced. Apparently, this has been a common problem with BMWs for many years. A seam on the plastic tank split. According to the mechanic "they all eventually do this" and the replacement part has not been improved so it is susceptible to the same type of failure in the future. Not very encouraging. I no longer drive this car out of town as I am concerned about it's reliability.

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Mar 2015 - Mar 2017
Jun 2015 50000 mi US $50	Battery dead and replaced.
Jan 2016 70000 mi US $50	Coolant reservoir leak detected and unit replaced.
Apr 2016 70000 mi US $50	Power steering failure. Pump replaced under CPO warranty.
Nov 2016 75000 mi US $50	Replaced worn drive belt.
Mar 2017 84000 mi US $50	Replaced belt tensioner.

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BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Mar 2011 - Jun 2014
Jul 2013 23560 mi	cap of headlight wash spray broke

BMW 3-Series in Manitoba, Canada Jun 2010 - Dec 2016
Aug 2011 13020 mi	exhaust rattle left exhaust tip
Nov 2014 39040 mi C $1030	water pump failure leading to engine overheated and limp mode

BMW 3-Series in Washington, United States Nov 2011 - Jul 2015
Dec 2011 13000 mi	Long starts, engine idle studder, engine stumbling 2nd time this has happened Paint on comfort access food handle was peeling
Mar 2012 17000 mi	Car was idling erratically, stalling, going into limp mode and basically performing like an early model KIA Rio.
Dec 2012 23000 mi	Car Messed up again...Idles Way too Low, feels like its going to stall out, Periodically when you depress the clutch on a slowdown the car will stall. At highway speeds you can feel a hesitation or a miss in the engine while driving.

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BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Jul 2010 - Jun 2011
Aug 2010 1240 mi	EDC Malfunction. Rear shocks and sensors replaced.

BMW 3-Series in Manitoba, Canada Apr 2012 - Jul 2022
Nov 2012 1240 mi	I had the first service done and the check engine light kept coming on after the oil change. The car went back twice to the dealer to get the light to stay off. Still not sure if they overfilled the oil or if the sensor was wrong...

BMW 3-Series in Colorado, United States May 2017 - Jun 2018
Jul 2017 45000 mi US $100	Replaced the passenger side (Bank 1) precat oxygen sensor that had failed and was giving a warning regarding "pre-heater failure"

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Aug 2012 - Aug 2013
Sep 2012 15000 mi	Freon leak -- removed, cleaned and reassembled expansion valve; replaced inlet and outlet seals, recharged system breakdown of slip differential fluid causing grinding sound on hard turns

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Dec 2013 - Sep 2016
Feb 2014 23000 mi	Needed to add oil.
Aug 2014 29700 mi	Valve gasket replacement Evaporator replacement
Apr 2015 38200 mi US $100	HVAC Blower motor/Blower regulator/wiring replacement.
Sep 2016 49000 mi US $200	Oil pan plug stripped.

BMW 3-Series in Rhode Island, United States Sep 2010 - Apr 2014
Jan 2014 24300 mi	EDC control unit and sensor malfunction. Both replaced.

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BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2018
Sep 2012 10000 mi	Ticking noise. Dealer say's it normal valve noise. I know what valves sound like. This ticking is coming from the crankcase. This is a known problem with main bearings.

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Nov 2012 - Feb 2022
Dec 2012 13003 mi	One of two passenger door storage compartment hinges had no closing-pressure and compartment vibrated while driving. Compartment doors replaced.
Oct 2015 37300 mi US $1300	Emissions fault, engine safe mode, caused by vacuum brake pressure sensor malfunction
Oct 2017 51000 mi US $500	TPMS System Malfunction - TPMS module replaced alternator has a slight clicking noise, generates and turns fine. Decided to live with it for now.
Nov 2017 52000 mi US $100	cup holder mechanism failed and cupholder was replaced
Nov 2021 71000 mi US $5000	Ten years old, track days, suspension was tired. New suspension is amazing, like driving a brand-new car.
Feb 2022 73000 mi US $250	Headliner completely delaminated, refurbed with similar material.

BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Nov 2013 - Mar 2016
Jun 2015 65000 mi US $50	Traction control/hill assist deactivated. Wheel bearing on right rear needed replacing CEL came on. MAP sensor failed
Mar 2016 74000 mi US $50	Vacuum pump and thermostat replaced. Car went into limp mode on highway.

BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2010 - Aug 2014
Feb 2011 2400 mi	Noise in front end. Loose air dam bolt.
Jun 2012 13000 mi	leak in evap unit under dashboard
Jan 2014 8300 mi	fuel tank replaced due to vapor lock up

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BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Jun 2015 - Mar 2018
Apr 2016 48000 mi US $525	Car vibration due to brake pads warping when engaged. Did not have work done since it wasn't bad enough for warranty to cover Total Engine Tune up
Oct 2016 53800 mi US $50	Leak on the manfold
Apr 2017 63000 mi US $51	They didn't see the warning light, but as soon as I got home it was on again

BMW 3-Series in Oregon, United States Apr 2011 - Jun 2022
Jan 2013 9000 mi	Warning light of extra discharge from battery
Jun 2013 11000 mi	Replaced battery due too bad cell.
Sep 2017 16000 mi	OEM battery replacement by owner and registered by Dealer to properly charge. Recall airbag replacement

BMW 3-Series in North Carolina, United States Mar 2018 - Jun 2018
Apr 2018 68000 mi US $290	Rear wheel speed sensor

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Dec 2013 - Sep 2019
Feb 2015 60000 mi US $325	Biodegradable rubber molding around windshield was deteriorating and was replaced.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2022
Apr 2012 17000 mi	There was a slight noise coming from steering column. Grease was applied to a bearing.
Oct 2013 33800 mi	Car wouldn't start, cranked briefly and then power flickered on/off for a minute. Jump start worked. Dealer diagnosed as bad battery. No prior warnings, although with original battery, car used to fast idle after start.
Nov 2017 75000 mi US $1500	Differential seal was leaking and needed replacement. Also replaced bushings.
Jun 2018 80000 mi US $210	AC was blowing uncooled air. Leak test passed, AC recharged.
Apr 2019 84869 mi US $2000	Preventative replacement of original water pump and original serpentine belt.
May 2021 96161 mi US $800	Reseal of oil filter housing.

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BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Sep 2014 - Feb 2017
Apr 2016 41500 mi	Coil packs causing misfire

BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2013 - Dec 2015
Dec 2014 52000 mi US $50	CEL came on, and car ran rough. Problem intermittent but persistent. #1 coil pack bad; dealer replaced all 6.

BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2013
Apr 2011 7000 mi	Leaky transmission. Replaced seal.
Dec 2012 38000 mi	Tire pressure monitor failed. Replaced control unit under warranty.

BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Dec 2013 - Apr 2018
Aug 2014 30100 mi	Fuel door would not lock when vehicle was locked via central locking system. Locking pin was not engaging fully and appeared as though it was sheared off. Filler Flap Actuator was replaced and costs covered under warranty.
Dec 2016 46000 mi US $400	battery replaced
Nov 2017 52000 mi US $800	Faulty coil pack. Replaced all 6 coil packs.

BMW 3-Series in Minnesota, United States Feb 2014 - Mar 2017
Nov 2015 42000 mi	All 6 coils on each cylinder had to be replaced. A/C evaporator had to be replaced.
Dec 2015 42000 mi	Car vibrates when idling. Increased idle speed. Problem solved.
Oct 2016 46200 mi	Had to have the vehicle programmed per BMW bulletin #12 21 12. Also replace combox 1 84-10-9-257-164. Took so long because part was shipped to the wrong place 2 times. Also replaced brake fluid and micro filter.
Jan 2017 47000 mi US $376	Installed new battery. Combox recall.

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BMW 3-Series in Georgia, United States Feb 2015 - Jan 2017
Sep 2015 40000 mi US $180	Battery died suddenly
Jan 2017 55000 mi US $2100	Engine was roughly accelerating. Suspected bad VANOS solenoids and had the solenoids replaced. This did not fix the issue. Front Control Arms had to be replaced as they were bad.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Dec 2013 - Jun 2022
Jun 2018 47000 mi	VANOS bolts on intake side sheared off. Known vulnerability with this engine. Fixed under extended warranty. Vanos unit replaced on intake side, bolts on both vanos units replaced, and broken bolt heads recovered from oil pan.
Aug 2020 53339 mi US $700	Misfire on cylinder 6. Repaired by replacing coil pack and spark plug.

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BMW 3-Series in Ohio, United States Jun 2010 - Dec 2013
Nov 2010 400 mi	Ran diagnostics on speedometer. Confirmed that it read 5% higher than actual speed, but said it was normal.

BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2013 - Oct 2015
May 2014 43900 mi	The seat sensor would detect a person falsely when it was warm outside causing the seatbelt warning.
Dec 2014 55000 mi US $100	Ignition coil in #4 cylinder malfunctioned. Dealer replaced all 6. Oil changed at the same time.
Feb 2015 57000 mi US $282	Battery needed to be repalced
Oct 2015 67000 mi US $50	Needed thermostat (CEL came on)

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BMW 3-Series in South Africa Nov 2015 - Dec 2015
Nov 2015 50220 mi	Minor oil leak, worn gasket

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BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2011
Jan 2010 2000 mi	SOS system not locating. steel fuel filler opening jammed (the small gate in the tube seized-up).
Oct 2010 13000 mi	Service light came on. Flash update run. Then nav/radio not functioning. Could not fix so new uint replaced at no cost to me.

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BMW 3-Series in California, United States Sep 2015 - Jul 2022
Jun 2017 84000 mi US $1000	Replaced coils and mass air flow sensor as part of the maintenance where spark plugs needed changing.
Dec 2017 90000 mi US $500	Pads and rotors

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BMW 3-Series in Kansas, United States Mar 2016 - Jan 2017
Aug 2016 77700 mi US $500	Fuel Pump stopped working without any warning

BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States May 2016 - Apr 2020
Jul 2016 38000 mi US $350	Brake lines exhibited cracking, all 4 lines were replaced.
Mar 2018 62000 mi	Both Front thrust arms and ball joint at each ends replaced to solve vibration, inconsistent braking, pulling over bumps, and excessive brake dive. Replaced lower steering spindle to eliminate slop in steering, rattle/tick noise when turning.
May 2018 61000 mi US $650	Rattle found in steering column, replaced lower steering spindle.
Apr 2020	Rear shocks were leaking at time of sale.

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Feb 2010 - Oct 2012
Oct 2010 4540 mi	Electrical glitch - Tire Pressure Sensor illuminated but no fault found.
Oct 2012 13020 mi	Not blowing cold, leaking seal replaced under warranty

BMW 3-Series in Alberta, Canada May 2015 - Mar 2018
Jul 2015 62380 mi	Two leaking power steering hoses. AC Evaporator failed.
Nov 2015 67580 mi	Replaced front control arms Replaced front differential Replaced two bad coils
Apr 2017 78740 mi C $300	New pads and rotors

BMW 3-Series in Minnesota, United States May 2011 - Aug 2013
Jun 2012 20000 mi	Left Turn Signal Malfunction. Replaced Housing Vent tabs were broken. Replaced entire vents.

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BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2014 - Jun 2022
Jun 2017 40000 mi US $270	left rear LED taillight assembly replaced. LED turn signal failed (intermittent flash) and the complete outer taillight assembly must be replaced. LED circuit board not accessible/repairable.
Oct 2017 42000 mi	Takata airbag replacement

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BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Feb 2010 - Jun 2012
Jan 2012 17400 mi	Creaking noise from front suspension. Dealer replaced suspension bushings.

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BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Feb 2012 - Apr 2015
Mar 2012 38000 mi	Valve cover gasket, 2 valves replaced and seals.
Oct 2014 77500 mi US $53	I had a clanking noise when turning from a stop. BMW replaced entire steering rack under CPO.
Dec 2014 80000 mi US $50	Water pump failed.
Apr 2015 85000 mi US $50	6 fuel injectors replaced, cable cover gasket replaced.

BMW 3-Series in Brazil Feb 2017 - Jul 2018
Apr 2017 44950 mi $3000	Full fueling system overhaul - new HPFP, Plugs, Coils were installed. OFHG replaced due to leaks. Water pump replaced due to leaks.
Jan 2018 50840 mi $100	transmission oil pan leak - oil pan + gasket replaced.
Feb 2018 50220 mi $700	evaporator leak - replaced evaporator
Mar 2018 51460 mi $100	valve cover gasket oil leak. gasket replaced
Jun 2018 52080 mi $200	Changed tie roda

BMW 3-Series in South Carolina, United States May 2014 - Jun 2014
Jun 2014 45000 mi US $85	Power steering would get stuck coming out of full lock, daytime running light bulb was out

BMW 3-Series in South Africa Aug 2013 - Jun 2016
Nov 2013 31480 mi	Turbocharger blew due to a crack in one of the charge pipes. Repairs were covered by Warranty.
Jan 2015 39680 mi	Replaced leaking radiator
Nov 2015 45760 mi	Replaced coolant expansion tank, again, due to cracked tank.

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BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Jul 2014 - Aug 2018
Apr 2015 55300 mi	Engine miss-fired in cyl #4 from time to time in 1500-2500 rpm rangernI replaced all all coils and replaced the spark plug in cyl #4. Engine runs smooth and no longer has the issue. Not sure if it was the coil or the sp.
Sep 2015 59000 mi US $70	Boost pressure converter started making strange noise. I found and installed a replacement.
Nov 2015 60100 mi US $425	Carbon clean intake valves.
Jun 2016 66000 mi	Electrical system malfunction. Light control module (failed when I disconnected the battery) and tire pressure control module failed (on its own after heavy rain). $600 to replace and another $200 to code the car. Always something.
Jul 2016 66300 mi	Got engine malfunction message - reduced power mode when I was 200 miles from home. Car was sluggish but kept driving. I traced the problem to a stuck rear turbo wastegate. Pulled vacuum and the gate did not move. Used some WD40 to lubricate.
Dec 2016 70000 mi US $450	Oil Filter Housing gasket was leaking and needed replacement.
Sep 2017 78000 mi US $60	Rear Right taillight LED assembly failed (right before my inspection was due). One row was dead and the car was showing an error message. I found that the assembly is not repairable and ordered a new tail light assembly on Amazon for around $60. I think the OEM is $250+. Looks like these fail all the time considering the number of people that bought the aftermarket part. The other day I found that the light pipe LED is now dead on my other tail light so it looks like I am going to have to drop anther $60 to fix that. BMW is really letting me down as LED should last a million years if the circuits are properly designed. Chinese are getting a thumb up for making cheap knock off parts for the E90 platform. Rear Left tail light assembly also failed shortly after. Again bought knockoff China made part on Ebay for $52 and back in business. Hopefully these last longer than OEM and probably the car itself :)
Dec 2017 81000 mi US $1600	Car was having miss-fire on cold start. Replaced valve cover and valve cover gasket. Installed updated Rob Beck PCV valve. Replaced index 7 fuel injectors with index 12 injectors. Car runs fine after repair. Still seems to burn .25 quart per 500 miles. Hard to chase that issue since it could be normal engine/turbo wear at 82 kmiles.

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Apr 2014 - Jun 2022
Jun 2014 53320 mi	Owner repaired driver air vent. Plastic part needed to be glued back together.
Nov 2014 55180 mi	Repaired adjustable headlight mechanism on right side
May 2015 58280 mi	Klunk heard around corners which was due to bushings on front sway bar. Replaced bushings. Problem solved.
Sep 2015 60140 mi	Leaking coolant from engine compartment.
Oct 2016 68200 mi C $350	Right rear outer tail light. Replaced entire unit after the light stopped working.
May 2021 87420 mi C $600	Leaking valve
Jun 2022 88660 mi	Replaced two [A/C] pipes

BMW 3-Series in Colorado, United States Jul 2013 - Sep 2017
Nov 2013 19700 mi	replace 3 fuel injectors
Aug 2016 47600 mi US $150	Replaced fuel injectors for cylinders 4-6

BMW 3-Series in California, United States May 2013 - Jun 2018
Nov 2016 49200 mi US $3150	Fuel injectors stuck open and one bad spark plug. Coils replaced preventatively
Jul 2017 51000 mi US $100	Right tail light shorted- not just the bulb. The entire tail light was replaced

BMW 3-Series in Ohio, United States Jun 2012 - Mar 2018
Feb 2013 29500 mi	The passenger side fog light has been loose since I purchased the car CPO 3/12. No signs of getting hit. They glued the light back to the body. True fix will require a new front bumper to anchor the fog light. I opted for glue. The ski pass through door between the rear seat and trunk has locked shut. The dealer said it was a defective locking mechanism and even though it wasn't covered under the warranty that he would take care of it at no charge.
May 2013 31700 mi	Driver side exhaust had a severe flapper rattle on cold start. The entire left side muffler and exhaust were replaced.
Feb 2015 47400 mi	leaking valve cover gasket
Sep 2015 56000 mi	Cracked valve cover
Mar 2017 69000 mi US $300	My stock charge pipe blew off and shattered. I replaced the stock plastic one with an aftermarket metal one.
Mar 2018 78000 mi US $350	Stuck hood latch. Cable replaced

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BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Nov 2009 - Dec 2012
Aug 2011 16100 mi	Fuel injector for cylinder one was inoperative causing misfire and rough operation. Injector replaced.

BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Feb 2012 - Sep 2012
May 2012 24700 mi	Three fuel injectors failed. Car was repaired and while the repairs were I was given a loaner.

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BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2013 - Jun 2016
May 2015 91000 mi	would not shift out of gear, with engine running, symptoms of a failed slave cylinder. turned out to be failing master cylinder which was replaced under warrantee

BMW 3-Series in Wisconsin, United States Dec 2012 - Sep 2015
Jul 2013 37000 mi	Rear badge started to peel. Replaced under body warranty.
Apr 2015 58700 mi US $50	Pothole dislodged vertical adjustment on adaptive headlight, causing light to point straight toward ground. Only labor to fix -- wanted $140, but convinced them to do it for $50 CPO warranty charge. There is a BMW issued TSB on this issue.
Jun 2015 62000 mi	Large bumps/smaller potholes will dislodge passenger headlight. Had to remove bumper, realign, reassemble (~2hrs). Dealer will not replace headlight under CPO (not covered until MY2014). They recommended calling BMW customer relations. Likely to repeat.
Aug 2015 62000 mi US $5	Steering wheel latex paint bubbled and started to peel off. Very unsightly. Not covered under warranty, so I stripped the paint with rubbing alcohol and sand paper, then sprayed it matte black.

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BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2009 - Oct 2012
Mar 2011 26000 mi	Check engine light went on intermittently
Jan 2012 39600 mi	Door chimes going on erroneously when interior was cold.
Mar 2012 43000 mi	Headlight washer nozzle leaking washer fluid.
Apr 2012 44000 mi	Leaky fuel injector causing rough running.
May 2012 45500 mi	Faulty DME controller found to be repeatedly causing injector faults. Replaced the unit.
Oct 2012 53000 mi	Service engine soon light came back on and engine ran rough.

BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Sep 2012 - Feb 2015
Sep 2013 78000 mi	Glow plug failure
Jul 2014 90500 mi US $50	Exhaust NOx sensor failed.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Mar 2012 - Jun 2012
Apr 2012 35000 mi	Fourth time for injector problem (cylinder #2) via SES light. No noticeable driveability issues.
Jun 2012 35000 mi	SES light continued to come on. BMW repurchased the vehicle - mechanic I spoke with thought it might be due to excessive carbon build-up as a result of direct injection.

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Sep 2013 - Jul 2016
Oct 2013 34300 mi	Check engine light came on. Code indicated a sensor in the SCR tank was incorrect. Dealer replaced the tank containing DEF fluid.
Mar 2015 47000 mi US $300	5 yr old battery needed replacement
Dec 2015 53000 mi US $230	Service Engine Soon light came on indicating problem with MAF sensor. Couldn't reset.

BMW 3-Series in Georgia, United States Nov 2010 - Sep 2014
Feb 2013 44000 mi	SES (yellow) for 1 time fault involving SCR. Tech cleared fault drove car 45 min. Fault did not reappear.
Aug 2013 52000 mi	Replaced lower exterior gasket of rear window because it was sagging in the middle and sliding off the rear window. The new part is sliding off as well. I suspect the technician just reused the original part.
Oct 2013 53800 mi	Replaced the active tank (Urea) due to a faulty sensor.
Dec 2013 58000 mi US $50	Supply module replaced (SCR System) Blower motor replaced
Mar 2014 60000 mi US $50	Problem: SES light and DEF fluid was being pumped out of the tank through vent tubes. NOX sensors replaced SCR catalyst replaced Urea Tank replaced.
Apr 2014 60800 mi	I bought my own lower rear window gasket and attempted to repair myself this past spring. My repair was better, just sagged a little as the adhesive set.
Aug 2014 65000 mi US $350	Urea tank would pump DEF out of the vents onto the ground. Serpentine belts replaced.

BMW 3-Series in Michigan, United States May 2010 - Jan 2014
Jul 2010 3300 mi	Software upgrade with major clear and complete reflash
May 2012 69800 mi US $130	The back pressure turbo hose ruptured and had to be replaced

BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2010 - Apr 2017
Aug 2015 80900 mi US $2300	Replaced both front and rear shocks and struts. Also got 75,000 mile tune up to include oil change.
Sep 2015 84000 mi	Service Engine Soon light came on about three days after full car tune up. Independant repair shop's computer tool was unable to identify exactly what the repair needs to be. Something about the diesel exhaust treatment fluid sensor.
Nov 2015 87000 mi US $128	Service Engine Soon light had been on for one month. Local mechanic did not have system to address repair. SES went off three days prior to service call. Still took it in. Something to do with the diesel exhaust temp guage. No repair.
Feb 2016 90300 mi	SES light and code says that the diesel exhaust fuel sensor is bad and that in order to replace it, the DEF tank in its entirety needs to be replaced. System also reported a past case that a cylinder had misfired.
Feb 2017 104000 mi US $2000	Steering ball system had to be replaced. Coolant hose busted. Car over heated and wouldn't run.

BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Jun 2013 - Jun 2017
May 2014 70000 mi	Dead battery, 4 1/2 years old. Consider routine maintenance item.
May 2015 88000 mi US $1150	SES light, one bad glow plug, bad glow plug controller. replaced all six glow plugs and controller. Defective MAF (Mass Air Flow Meter)
Sep 2015 94000 mi US $1200	Leaking Charge Air Pipe/Hose.

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Jan 2015 - Mar 2015
Feb 2015 98580 mi C $2200	EGR malfunction since spring/summer 2014. Difficult to diagnose. Had to replace EGR cooler following warranty replacement of EGR valve a second time. Seized flap valve inside the cooler.

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BMW 3-Series in Victoria, Australia Jun 2014 - Dec 2017
Jul 2014 17560 mi	Timing chain replacement

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BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2013 - Dec 2013
Apr 2013 41300 mi	Replace CIC computer because navigation was not working properly.

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BMW 3-Series in Egypt Dec 2013 - Apr 2014
Dec 2013 28520 mi $200	Oil cooler

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BMW 3-Series in Washington, United States Jan 2014 - Jun 2014
Feb 2014 38200 mi US $650	Left and right rear suspension trailing arms broken and needed to be replaced. Usually caused by improper towing.

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Dec 2015 - Jun 2017
Jun 2016 60000 mi US $500	Replace headlight

BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Jan 2017 - Feb 2017
Jan 2017 57000 mi US $2600	Oil filter housing stand gasket and coolant. Oil pan gasket, oil pan bolts. Spark plus and ignition coils.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jan 2013 - Jan 2022
Jan 2013 25714 mi	Rear left Wheel Rim was cracked causing tire to go flat. Dealer replaced the wheel under warranty.
Aug 2018 74000 mi	Rear sunshade stopped working, dealership wanted $250.00 to diagnose problem. I decided I could live without paying close to over $600 to fix/replace a sunshade

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Oct 2009 - Jul 2022
Feb 2016 65100 mi US $1869	Faulty eccentric shaft sensor

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BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Feb 2012 - Sep 2013
Jun 2013 30000 mi	AC vent adjusters/sliders were broken. Replaced by dealership under warranty

BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2011 - Jan 2012
Dec 2011 25000 mi	Upper and lower steering column replaced for the 3rd time. Problem begins with a knock when the steering is turned left to right or right to left. Feels as if a joint is loose.

BMW 3-Series in Alaska, United States Jun 2016 - Jun 2018
Oct 2017 49000 mi US $650	Oil filter gasket not properly installed at quicklube, took it to F.A.T.S. who had to replace sensors, new filter, etc. car was cutting out in power
Mar 2018 49000 mi US $650	Replaced coil pack

BMW 3-Series in Connecticut, United States Sep 2012 - Dec 2018
Dec 2013 29000 mi US $22	plastic cover over carpet near passenger's side door. It separated from the door assembly and was reattached. Battery needed to be recharged
Apr 2014 32300 mi US $22	Rear tow flap replaced. Fell off during a car wash.
Nov 2016 54100 mi US $100	Replaced parking lights
Sep 2017 64000 mi US $292	Battery replaced.
Dec 2017 66000 mi US $3500	ignition coils malfunctioned oil leak and related parts
Jun 2018 67000 mi US $60	replaced missing front bumper tow hitch cover. probably the result of going thru automatic car washes.
Jul 2018 68000 mi US $180	Brake [wear?] sensor damaged. Replaced.
Aug 2018 70000 mi	Antenna unplugged causing garbled blue tooth connections. Antenna reconnected. Internal leak in fuel tank vent system. Replaced fuel pump, vent line from tank to fill neck, fill neck to canister, canister to purge valve and purge valve. Replaced canister. Installed gas tank. Driver's side sill trim unsecured. Reattached.

BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Dec 2010 - May 2015
Aug 2011 22000 mi	Gas tank had a air leak. Replaced tank.
Mar 2012 30000 mi	The iDrive controller surface began to peel. Needed to be replaced. Under warranty.
Apr 2015 72500 mi US $1000	Not sure other than suspension

BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2011 - Dec 2012
Jun 2011 6000 mi US $200	alignment fixed after hitting bad pothole at speed

BMW 3-Series in Oregon, United States Dec 2013 - Nov 2015
Feb 2014 50500 mi US $600	bushings were shot. seemed premature for the mileage. Tensioner is failing. Causing premature wear on fan belt. Is a recall item.
Mar 2014 50000 mi US $1200	New brakes, resurfaced rotors, new pinion seal, new cabin filter, synthetic oil change.
Oct 2014 57000 mi US $300	The serpentine belt guide had loosened, creating excessive wear on the belt itself.
May 2015 62000 mi US $370	thought it was a malfunctioning brakelight, but entire carriage assembly needed to be replaced. Price for the part was 60% on Ebay (oem) of what we paid, but don't know how difficult install was.
Nov 2015 68000 mi	Rear light signal carriage.

BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Jul 2012 - Aug 2013
Nov 2012 52300 mi US $114	Service Engine Soon light was on. Inspection detected defective fuel cap which was replaced.
Aug 2013 56000 mi US $2100	Steering rack and pinion was leaking fluid and was replaced. At the same time, a wheel alignment was done.

BMW 3-Series in New Hampshire, United States Jan 2012 - Oct 2014
Sep 2014 80000 mi US $600	Computer module had to be replaced

BMW 3-Series in Maryland, United States Oct 2010 - Jun 2016
Dec 2015 77000 mi US $675	Two cylinders were misfiring - replaced all coils and plugs and runs great again

BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Mar 2010 - Apr 2016
Aug 2014 54000 mi US $415	The driver side headlight washer jet failed causing leaking wiper fluid. Part was ~$90 but repair required bumper removal and was labor intensive.
May 2015 61000 mi US $10	Passenger low beam bulb burned out. Ordered replacement bulb on line and replaced bulb.

BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2021 - Jan 2022
Jan 2021 81000 mi	Car was misfiring and could not be driven. Towed to Dealership. All coils and plugs replaced under the SULEV Warranty. No charge.

BMW 3-Series in Arkansas, United States Jan 2015 - Apr 2017
Feb 2015 43800 mi US $700	Brake light right went out. Light replaced out of warranty. right and left rear door trims (plastic surround molding on window) broke off. fixed at dealer.
May 2016 55500 mi US $360	AC system leak in one of the valves. Dealer fixed leak and refilled freon. Interior rear right door trim was loose. Clips had to be installed new.
Sep 2016 58000 mi US $11	Car is starting to burn oil. Had to top up a quart after a 300 mile trip when Oil indicator was in the middle level before starting. Hasn't done so for the last 58000 miles. Need to monitor in future.
Jan 2017 53200 mi US $600	Serpentine belt and tensioner wore out.replaced.

BMW 3-Series in Colorado, United States Jun 2016 - Jun 2017
Jun 2016 127000 mi US $760	parts needed to be replaced because over 100,000 miles
Aug 2016 129600 mi US $860	left rear light stopped working, entire rear light connection needed to be replaced!

BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2013 - Jan 2016
Jul 2013 44300 mi	slider for passenger outboard air vent fell off, and trim around mirror became dislodged
Aug 2013 45000 mi	Replaced another cabin vent control slider, center console
Feb 2015 82100 mi	Bad ignition coils, replaced under control warranty
Jun 2015 90000 mi US $50	Oil filter housing cracked, replaced under CPO warranty

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BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Dec 2014 - Jan 2015
Jan 2015 67000 mi US $418	LED in the tail light went out. The entire tail light assembly had to be replaced

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Oct 2014 - Oct 2014
Oct 2014 69000 mi	O2 sensor out

BMW 3-Series in Georgia, United States May 2010 - Mar 2013
Mar 2010 7 mi	Awaiting delivery on 4/9/10. Troubleshooting engine 'whine sound' and interior leather door trim defect.
Feb 2011 11000 mi	Creaking at door seals. Dealer said they would replace, they simply wiped them done with a cloth and noise returned next day. Replaced on second visit, but they damaged headliner, so I had to bring the car in a 3rd time to repair that. Loud, high pitched whining/whirring noise from alternator, very distinct from 0 - 3,000 rpms. Dealer did not attempt to fix at 3 separate visits, currently waiting for regional bmw engineer to o.k. replacement.
Mar 2011 12000 mi	Scheduled a visit with service manager knowing alternator needed to be replaced. Car in shop for 2 days before dealer reports they need to order part.
Apr 2011 12500 mi	Replaced alternator Replaced alternator

BMW 3-Series in Georgia, United States Jan 2013 - Feb 2015
Sep 2013 43000 mi	Broken spring in drivers seat required replacing backrest frame. Replaced dry rotted trim around rear windscreen. Replaced broken rear view mirror. Day/night adjustor failed and resulted in misaligned mirror reflector and inability to adjust or move mirror.
Nov 2013 46000 mi	Broken floor mat holders. Shift knob deteriorating.

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BMW 3-Series in District of Columbia, United States Jun 2016 - Jan 2022
Jun 2021 68000 mi US $280	Rear shocks & mounting hardware

BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Apr 2013 - Jan 2015
May 2013 38000 mi	gas gauge erroneously reporting

BMW 3-Series in Alberta, Canada Jun 2015 - Jun 2022
Jun 2015 54560 mi C $350	Condenser failed, had to bring to the shop twice to finally get repaired.
Dec 2017 91760 mi C $370	Replaced and recoded battery
Mar 2018 94860 mi C $65	Replaced trunk shocks, factory ones wore out.
Jun 2018 97960 mi C $650	Possible fluid leak from transfer case and engine oil pan on bottom Taking vehicle back to repair shop to check for fluid leaks versus just sweating fluid. Unknown if it is a leak at this time.
Sep 2018 100440 mi	Front brakes replaced
Jan 2022 138880 mi C $695	Heater blower motor and resistor failed. Took a few days to get parts in
Mar 2022 140120 mi C $350	Headlight washer leaking and malfunctioning Replaced headlight washer and problem solved

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BMW 3-Series in New South Wales, Australia Jan 2017 - Jul 2018
Apr 2018 49600 mi A $1500	- 80,000km service - replace front brake rotor, pads and sensors - replace faulty radiator cooling fan - replace coolant expansion tank - replace electric water pump - replace thermostat - replace brake fluid - flush coolant from engine and radiator

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BMW 3-Series in Saskatchewan, Canada Feb 2010 - Mar 2011
Jan 2011 6200 mi	Erratic warning lights for brakes and low oil. Turned out that the battery was low and this caused all the problems.

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BMW 3-Series in North Carolina, United States Nov 2009 - Jul 2014
Jun 2014 47000 mi US $1500	BiXenon auto-adjusting lights lost one of the settings. the retail price for the headlight assembly was $1,346. I got a discount. the headlights would not adjust up and down properly.

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BMW 3-Series in South Carolina, United States Jun 2012 - May 2015
Jul 2014 14200 mi US $400	IDrive software required updating before new map updates could be installed.

BMW 3-Series in North Carolina, United States Oct 2014 - Jun 2018
Apr 2018 101000 mi US $470	R2 cracked front windshield. It looked like a reverse L shape... 7 inches down from the top of the windshield and 4 inches to the left. Perhaps a stress crack or cracked in the heat. It was due to something striking it externally.
Jun 2018 103000 mi US $250	Right rear speed sensor failed. Sensor had to be replaced.

BMW 3-Series in Netherlands Dec 2010 - Dec 2018
Nov 2011 14500 mi	bobine (ignition coils) replaced; software updates for the full car to improve performance and navigation / entertainment system.
Sep 2014 53320 mi €750	2 of 4 coils replaced, after all 4 had been replaced on a engine failure AND all 4 where replace after that by a new type because of a recall. The new type apparently isn't much better...
May 2015 61380 mi €1500	oil pump / oil pressure, coils and injectors replace for the third time !
Nov 2015 66700 mi	This is the cabriolet. Water had leaked into the right back side panel, to the level it sounded like a pool. Might have been cause by the repaint from small accident (that maybe filled the drain holes). They drained about 1,5 gallons...
Mar 2016 70680 mi €180	Really annoying rattle in the dashboard.
Aug 2017 80600 mi €240	rubber seal between front and rear side window ripped. back glass panel replaced. Water in between the side panel.
Feb 2018 85560 mi €800	the tensioner for the chain was out for some strange reason and since that is supposed to be stuck in the bottom of the engine and being oiled by the engine - all oil drained ...
Jul 2018 91760 mi €450	Trunk electric lock failure

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BMW 3-Series in Great Britain Feb 2010 - Nov 2012
Jun 2010 5000 mi	Delay in brake action when roads very wet despite brake drying feature fitted to car. Dealer consulting manufacturer and will revert.

BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Feb 2014 - Jun 2018
Sep 2015 57000 mi	Worn out bushing replaced.
Apr 2016 61200 mi US $950	Replaced worn out strut on passenger side

BMW 3-Series in Alabama, United States Oct 2010 - Jan 2013
Apr 2010 2000 mi	Fuel pump was having issues starting. Replaced it. Apparently had to replacement the navigation system when they did it? Makes no sense to me either.
Nov 2012 29200 mi	Bad cell in battery. Battery replaced.

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2013
May 2012 10300 mi	Drivers side brake light socket was bad

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BMW 3-Series in District of Columbia, United States May 2010 - Dec 2011
Dec 2010 6000 mi	A fuel injector went bad, causing the "Service engine" light to come on. iPod adapter working intermittently.
Dec 2011 10000 mi	replaced high pressure fuel pump replaced iPod adapter replaced light bulb in the rear. no idea how long it took.

BMW 3-Series in Manitoba, Canada Apr 2013 - Jun 2017
Nov 2013 30860 mi	TPMS sensors (under warranty) were replaced
Nov 2014 45880 mi C $500	Oil sending unit failure - required replacement. TPMS sensor was reset, and oil & filter change were performed.
Apr 2017 66960 mi C $2000	Water pump failed causing an overheating issue which triggered an engine shutdown. Water pump serpentine belt replaced. Rear seal replaced

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BMW 3-Series in Ohio, United States Sep 2009 - Mar 2016
Jun 2010 4000 mi	a/c quit cooling after 1+ hrs - issue with evaporator sensor freezing.

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BMW 3-Series in Missouri, United States May 2015 - Jul 2016
Mar 2016 70000 mi US $380	Alternator overvoltage issue
Jul 2016 78000 mi US $750	AC Fan motor died

BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Dec 2017 - Jan 2018
Jan 2018 74000 mi US $2000	Fuel actuator.. obd..bank2

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BMW 3-Series in California, United States Sep 2013 - Mar 2018
Oct 2014 43800 mi US $20	Coolant expansion tank bleeder valve screw cracked. Screw is made of plastic and this is a common problem on BMWs
Nov 2016 68700 mi US $165	Throttle actuator bank 2 failure, replaced for free under CA Extended Emissions Warranty 7yr/70k Air intake temperature sensor failure
Aug 2017 76000 mi US $630	Replaced throttle actuator bank 1
Nov 2017 78000 mi US $15	Loose rubber gasket inside intake plenum causing whistling noise upon acceleration. Sealed the gasket with RTV. Noise disappeared

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BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Mar 2017 - Mar 2018
Nov 2017 58000 mi US $1800	Blower motor

BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Dec 2012 - Oct 2015
Jan 2013 21000 mi	Sensor unit that monitors battery replaced.
Feb 2013 22200 mi	When the new sensor was put in, and a week passed, the sensor indicated a bad battery.
Mar 2013 25000 mi	Rear brake light malfunction
Aug 2013 30000 mi	Front tires reported chopped, resulting in roaring noise when breaking Passenger door repaired due to slight misalignment
May 2014 41700 mi US $100	Leaking head gasket, replaced Pump for windshield washer inoperative
Mar 2015 48000 mi US $50	ABS Failure indicated due to failed sensor in rear brake area.
Aug 2015 49000 mi US $115	Right rear brake lights out

BMW 3-Series in Missouri, United States Mar 2015 - Mar 2018
Aug 2015 56000 mi US $50	Ignition coils and plugs went bad.
Oct 2016 61000 mi US $50	Evaporator went bad. Very extensive labor to repair. Parts not expensive.

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BMW 3-Series in Colorado, United States Aug 2015 - Nov 2015
Nov 2015 36000 mi	Tire Pressure Warning Light came on. Adjusted pressure in all tires. Was not able to turn off the Tire Pressure Monitoring Light.

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BMW 3-Series in Great Britain Jul 2012 - Oct 2019
Aug 2012 17500 mi	Faulty ignition coils, misfiring
Nov 2013 28000 mi	Faulty NoX sensor replaced. Emissions warning light illuminated.
Jul 2015 41300 mi £100	Camshaft sensor faulty
Sep 2016 51000 mi £880	Caliper corroded. Replaced with new pads and discs.
Dec 2017 66000 mi £250	Caliper failure

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BMW 3-Series in Mexico, Mexico Nov 2013 - Nov 2014
Dec 2013 22940 mi $1000	Oil filter assembly leakage, it leaked over the serpentine belt and it broke. The serpentine belt was sucked into the engine thru the crankshaft seal. Replaced 2 gaskets, serpentine belt and crankshaft seal, oil and coolant. About 16 hours job.
Jan 2014 22720 mi $1500	The water pump is cracked and is leaking coolant. Needed to whole replace pump
Mar 2014 23560 mi $350	The strut tower base needed replacement.
Jul 2014 24280 mi $450	Front left shock wasn't working. Both front shocks were replaced
Oct 2014 24800 mi $450	The steering wheel sensor went bad.

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BMW 3-Series in Queensland, Australia Jan 2010 - May 2018
Nov 2010 14880 mi	numerous fault, mostly small electronic faults
Apr 2011 17980 mi	Very rough idle when car in gear at lights. Dealership did software update to try and fix problem however, problem still persist. Rough idle still occurs at start up when car cold. Problem last for 20-30 seconds.
Oct 2012 32020 mi	Car randomly vibrate on cold start for 20-40sec. Dealership still not sure what problem is. Re-booked with dealership to leave over for a few days to diagnose.
Nov 2012 33220 mi	Been to dealership more than three times. After changing fuel pressure sensor, problem still there. Then found air flow meter faulty.
Oct 2013 43400 mi	Engine chugging at cold start when in gear. This issue have been looked at more than 3 times in the past but still can not resolve. Air flow sensor changed but problem still there. Found oil leak in oil sump. Repair seal and other parts. DSC module failed. This is 2nd time that it failed in the 4 year ownership of this car. DSC module failed. This is 2nd time that it failed in the 4 year ownership of this car. Engine chugging at cold start when in gear. This issue have been looked at more than 3 times in the past but still can not resolve. Air flow sensor changed but problem still there. Found oil leak in oil sump. Repair seal and other parts.
Dec 2013 45260 mi	Chugging problem finally fix after software update.
Jun 2014 49600 mi	Peeling around stop/start button Cup holder jam Exterior driver door handle sticking Driver side rear indicator faulty. Replace both sets of rear indicator light
Sep 2014 52700 mi	Chugging Problem came back. Has a particular bad day where it chugged all day on Saturday.
Jan 2015 57660 mi	Peeling steering wheel Driver side storage compartment door cant close Boost sensor tie with cable tie since last service. Boost sensor clip broken.
Jun 2015 60760 mi	Leaking transmission. Gasket was replaced but found more leak. Intercooler hose was ordered from Germany and took 2 weeks. Car return with vibration sound/rattling near the gearbox. Had to rebook again.
Aug 2017 77500 mi A $2500	Leaking windscreen tank Glow plug module causing car choking problem during cold start up. Problem there since day one. finally diagnoise and parts replace intake manifold was strip and carbon clean
Feb 2018 81840 mi A $1000	Suspect dealer may perhaps damage it during rear brake replacement two months earlier. Rear right Speed sensor causing all electrical aid and assist to fail such as ABS, Hill start assist, DTC etc
Mar 2018 83700 mi A $700	MAF failed cause hesitation under hard acceleration Alternator failed

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BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Dec 2013 - Feb 2014
Feb 2014 59000 mi US $214	Abs wheel speed sensor replaced

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jun 2011 - Jul 2011
Jul 2011 32000 mi	Defective turn signal. Rapid flash only when hot and sitting for hours. acted fine first thing in the morning.

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BMW 3-Series in Great Britain Feb 2011 - Mar 2016
Aug 2011 18000 mi	central locking transponder failed due to water ingress. A common problem garage said. New transponder installed and extra sealant applied.
Feb 2012 22000 mi	Adaptive headlight failure. Whole RH headlight unit replaced and system reprogrammed. FOC under warranty.

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BMW 3-Series in Great Britain Sep 2016 - Sep 2017
Jun 2016 62000 mi £450	Engine light appeared, ERG Valve needed replacing.

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BMW 3-Series in Alabama, United States Oct 2016 - Dec 2022
Dec 2016 63000 mi	low coolant level indicator. System needed a coolant flush and fresh coolant.
Jun 2017 71500 mi US $80	Leaking fluid from windshield washer reservoir. Pump motor had hairline crack in it causing a leak. I purchased and replaced both motors (front and rear) since this is E91.
Apr 2018 82000 mi US $700	Valve cover gasket replacement
Jun 2018 83000 mi US $246	replaced accessory belt and tensioner, torx screw. The screw had started to slightly bend and show signs of failure.
Sep 2021 108000 mi US $50	Driver side tail light malfunction. Known defect in LED circuit board and connection to third section (smallest) group of LED lights. Disassembly of light to remove LED board. Took to a small electronics repair shop to re-connect poor soldier job performed at factory.
Jun 2022 115000 mi US $20	Broken wiring inside rear hatch. Rear Window glass latch was activating upon starting the vehicle. Latch switch was replaced but did not resolve. It is the wiring insulation that become brittle and the wires often break.

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BMW 3-Series in Ohio, United States Mar 2011 - Apr 2013
Jun 2011 15000 mi	The left turn signal had an intermittent malfunction. The glue used to seal the rear tail light caused the LED blinker to malfunction. A new tail light kit with new sealant was installed. No problems since.

BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Oct 2009 - Oct 2012
Jun 2010 16000 mi	Left rear turn signal malfunction
Jul 2010 17000 mi	Electrical fault in turn signal assembly. Entire assembly replaced
Feb 2012 40300 mi	adaptive headlight malfunction. first they recalibrated it. problem returned; 2nd trip (3 days in shop) replaced right headlight unit

BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Jan 2009 - Jan 2022
Sep 2010 36000 mi	Replaced pump related to vapor emission system
Jul 2011 46300 mi	Dealer replaced steering lower joint assembly.
Mar 2015 92000 mi US $300	Replace rear shock absorbers.
Jun 2015 93000 mi US $300	Front struts and links
Jul 2015 94000 mi US $350	Replace control arms.
Jan 2016 89000 mi US $760	Replace battery.
Mar 2018 134000 mi US $150	Replace diversity antenna.
Jul 2018 139000 mi US $400	Replace exhaust gasket. Replace three oxygen sensors.
Oct 2021 178000 mi US $500	New control arms and ball joints.

BMW 3-Series in Connecticut, United States Jun 2010 - Nov 2015
Jun 2010 4400 mi US $335	Replaced battery as we were told the alternator does not charge the battery when it isn't driven more than once per month
Nov 2010 13000 mi	Replaced sunroof gasket due to wind noise. Replaced sunroof gasket due to wind noise.Done under warranty.
Aug 2011 18000 mi	Sunroof would not close and was stuck in one position. Mechanical drive components replaced. Sun roof mechanical drive components had to be replaced under warranty.Car was at the dealer for 4 days.
Mar 2012 28000 mi	The problem was very noisy valve lifters. Replace all valve lifters. It appears to be common problem with this engine and all replaced under warranty
Aug 2012 31800 mi	Replaced end bushings on sway bar

BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Nov 2020 - Sep 2023
Nov 2021 117000 mi US $250	New battery
Sep 2022 123000 mi US $1000	Replaced valve cover gasket - leaking
Nov 2022 125000 mi US $500	Replaced starter motor and crankshaft position sensor.

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BMW 3-Series in California, United States Sep 2009 - Mar 2012
Jun 2010 9000 mi	HPFP Failure - Engine went into Limp Mode
Mar 2012 22000 mi	Left rear led's went out and dealer replaced both left and right rear tail lamps per BMW TSB

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Oct 2009 - Sep 2016
Apr 2010 5000 mi	Long cranks (>5 seconds) in cold morning.
May 2010 6000 mi	High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) was defective and replaced.
Jun 2011 18000 mi	Engine idle speed was too low causing droning sound when turning steering wheel at low speed. Corrected by raising the idle speed.
Jun 2012 29000 mi	Window was making rubbing noise when car going over a speed bump. Lubed the rubber seals and noise was gone.
Feb 2013 35000 mi	One door lock was going out. Dealer replaced the door actuator.
Jul 2013 40500 mi	Rough idle in the morning, but runs fine after engine fully warms up. Replace low pressure fuel sensor and the problem persists. Replace three fuel injectors and the problem goes away.
Dec 2014 57000 mi	Loss of windshield washer fluid. Dealer stated the whole washer fluid reservoir was replaced.
Mar 2015 60000 mi US $150	Low voltage warning. Replaced with a new battery.
Jan 2016 39700 mi	Replaced both turbochargers due to sticky waste gate. Replaced AC condenser.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jun 2009 - Mar 2016
Jul 2009 1001 mi US $174	Went in for BMW alarm activation on 7-1-09. CIC module failed twice during the programing & had to be replaced. Car was not repaired until 7-17-09 after calling in a special BMW tech to resolve the problem. Cost of 174. was the activation charge.
May 2012 16300 mi	Plastic latch on battery cover broke. Part is on special order.

BMW 3-Series in Nevada, United States Nov 2013 - Feb 2014
Dec 2013 37000 mi	The engine began misfiring and shaking. It was towed to BMW. Cylinder 2 failed and excessive fuel was found on some spark plugs. The replace the injectors in bank 1, the plastic valve cover, vacuum tank and all the spark plugs.

BMW 3-Series in Nevada, United States Dec 2013 - Sep 2017
Aug 2014 46300 mi	The car stopped in the middle of the freeway and had to coast to pull over. Fault said engine overheated.Diagnosed as cooling pump malfunction. Replaced under warranty.
Dec 2015 66000 mi US $50	A leak had developed around the oil filter housing gasket and required replacement. Since it was covered by my CPO warranty, the repair was $50 rather than $350

BMW 3-Series in Puerto Rico Oct 2010 - Jul 2017
Mar 2011 27000 mi	I had forgotten to report this previously. The adaptive Xeon lights fall off their fixture and they don't illuminate properly. Dealer has tried to repair and even replace the parts on one side, without too much success. Blame the road here.
Sep 2011 35000 mi	Movable headlight module broke, dealer claimed it was owner caused, manufacturer finally agreed to replace unit.
Dec 2015 68000 mi US $2100	Evaporator was replaced.
Jul 2017 77000 mi US $700	Damaged water pump

BMW 3-Series in Louisiana, United States Aug 2009 - Oct 2009
Jul 2009 6930 mi	Interior squeak/rattle at center rear headliner and left rear door--dealer failed to fix either...will try again when time permits.
Sep 2009 9000 mi	Left rear door squeak associated with exterior "shadow line" trim at the rear door "B" pillar.

BMW 3-Series in Washington, United States Dec 2014 - Jun 2016
Apr 2016 123000 mi US $3000	6 Fuel injector had to be replaced. 6 spark plug updated. new sw upgrade to match fuel injector. oil change.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Apr 2014 - Apr 2016
Aug 2015 72000 mi US $450	Oil Housing gasket leak. Have to replace it.
Dec 2015 75000 mi US $1000	Water pump failed while driving. Had to tow to shop. Replaced water pump and thermostat.
Apr 2016 80000 mi	Turbo whining/cracking sound detected while changing oil at dealer. The whole turbo system was replaced by dealer under BMW extended warrantty for turbo in 335i N54 engine per class-action suit.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Mar 2011 - Mar 2012
Nov 2011 43000 mi	abs pump had failure alarm. Replaced. replaced ABS hydraulic unit

BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Nov 2009 - Aug 2012
Apr 2010 10000 mi	Replaced HPFP

BMW 3-Series in Minnesota, United States Apr 2015 - Mar 2018
Jun 2017 115000 mi US $1800	Valve cover gasket replaced due to leak at rear. Steering angle sensor replaced. Front control arms worn and clunking under hard braking or steering. HVAC fan bearing failing and generating a squeal.

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Mar 2012 - Jun 2015
Apr 2012 31500 mi	Spark plugs
Jul 2013 43500 mi	half engine light

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Feb 2010 - Jul 2018
May 2014 14000 mi US $900	Took car in for half engine light, and radiator fan running full blast. Half engine light caused by failed HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP. This was an HPFP that was replaced during the recall too! Took car in for half engine light and radiator fan running full blast. The full blast radiator fan was caused by a failed WATER PUMP.
Aug 2014 15900 mi US $200	Right rear LED turn signal. Bulb burned out causing warning indicator to come on. Required entire lens unit to be replace. LED bulbs not replaceable.
Aug 2016 22000 mi US $480	Another failed High pressur fuel pump. That makes the fifth one for this car. They also replaced the fuel pressure regulator. HPFP was under warranty, but not fuel pressure regulator.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Nov 2008 - Jun 2011
Mar 2009 4000 mi	All of my doors were squeaking and squealing. Took the car in and they placed felt tape in strategic areas inside the door panels.
Aug 2009 8000 mi	Paint was chipping off of my light switch.

BMW 3-Series in Washington, United States Nov 2010 - Dec 2012
Mar 2011 12000 mi	replace steering wheel heating module. at times, the heater would turn off immediately after you turn it on.
Jun 2012 25000 mi	"Engine Malfunction. Reduced power" Turns out to be something in the injection system mechanically stuck.
Sep 2012 25000 mi	Right corner light malfunction alert but right corner light is not malfunctioning.

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BMW 3-Series in Minnesota, United States Aug 2010 - Aug 2011
Mar 2011 17000 mi	Wiper blades were replaced under warranty. Replacement blade was not touching the glass upon usage. Further inspection revealed a defective wiper blade arm, which was replaced under warranty.

BMW 3-Series in Quebec, Canada Jul 2013 - Jun 2016
Mar 2015 53940 mi C $85	tie rod replaced

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada May 2010 - Sep 2016
Mar 2013 33480 mi	warning light for right headlight.
Aug 2015 55660 mi C $150	Window Washer pump failed
Mar 2016 58900 mi C $1500	The cooling fan was running continuously and I had no heat. Water pump failed at 95000km. also replaced thermostat at same time.
May 2016 60760 mi	Car running rough, engine warning light flashing on and off. On restart, still rough but light off. Fault localized to spark plugs which were changed. Car smooth and running fine (so far).
Jul 2016 62100 mi C $250	Engine light on. Diagnosed as faulty high pressure fuel pump. Fuel pump replaced in June. Car still running rough at startup and then engine warning light came on. Took back to non dealer specialist shop. Diagnosed as ignition coil malfunction. Repaired for about $250 on top of almost 2k for fuel pump
Aug 2016 62620 mi C $975	Engine warning light again. This time low pressure fuel pump changed after replacing high pressure fuel pump in July 16 and water pump in February 2016 m
Sep 2016 62620 mi C $500	Engine warning light came on with car running rough in safe mode. Diagnosed software issue where components not communicating. Reloaded software cleared error codes Running rough again. Persisted despite software update in same repair visit. Did injector flush. Much improved.

BMW 3-Series in Minnesota, United States Sep 2013 - Jul 2018
May 2014 66000 mi US $150	Both turbochargers were replaced under extended warranty.
May 2015 75000 mi US $100	Replaced spark plugs
Aug 2016 87100 mi US $300	Battery died, replaced at dealer. Water pump failed
Apr 2017 91200 mi US $600	Replaced cracked valve cover.
Oct 2017 93000 mi US $120	Replaced leaking fuel injector
Nov 2017 95000 mi US $1600	Struts were leaky, replaced with coilovers.
Dec 2017 95050 mi US $200	LED tailight failed, assembly replaced

BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Nov 2009 - Feb 2011
Sep 2010 22000 mi	Reduced Power engine light came on. Dealer showed Vanos fault. Cleared code and said it was an anomaly. Problem recurred, need to schedule trip to dealer.
Nov 2010 22000 mi	VANOS faults- both solenoids replaced.

BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Dec 2009 - Jan 2011
Feb 2010 19300 mi	Rt front door, hinge seal replaced

BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Jul 2009 - Apr 2010
Apr 2009 13000 mi	HIgh pressure fuel pump failed. 3 days in shop
May 2009 20000 mi	Check engine light. Some software upgrade fixed the issue. Under warranty. 2 days in the shop.
Jul 2009 23000 mi	High pressure pump failed again
Aug 2009 26000 mi	VANOS (exhaust camshaft) bearing failed. Entered limp mode. Spent 7 days in shop. Threw another CEL on the way home. Spent 3 additional days in the shop, but they couldn't identify the problem.
Sep 2009 31000 mi	VANOS exhaust solenoid. After the initial repair, the CEL came back on the way back from BMW of Fairfax, within eyesight of the driveway. Turned around and brought it back. Previous fix lasted two weeks, then it died on the highway. VANOS bearing ledge - exhaust. Running fine since.
Jan 2010 32300 mi	Another VANOS error and check engine light

BMW 3-Series in British Columbia, Canada Jun 2013 - Apr 2017
Nov 2016 99160 mi	I have continued to have wheel alignment issues to since I bought the car.I have spent thousands on tires, rims straightening, alignments.I insisted BM do wheel alignments free of charge.They say it seems fine now.We'll see.

BMW 3-Series in British Columbia, Canada Mar 2012 - Jan 2020
May 2015 46500 mi C $1680	Car Stalled-half engine light. Codes said fuel pumps. Replaced low pressure fuel pump and low pressure sensor. High Pressure fuel pump replaced last May.
May 2016 54420 mi C $250	Computer update required to correct fuel delivery problem

BMW 3-Series in Alberta, Canada Jul 2009 - Jul 2012
Aug 2009 3100 mi	Car has 1500 km, on highway trip, car starts to run rough, loses power, engine light goes on. Phone roadside assistance, told to shut off and wait for tow truck. Loose connection in the electronic ignition system.

BMW 3-Series in British Columbia, Canada Feb 2015 - Jul 2016
Aug 2015 58280 mi C $400	New gasket replaced, no more leaks. Parts cost $25 only, but it takes about 3- 4 hours to finish the job.
Oct 2015 589000 mi C $1000	Water pump died at 95,000km, had the car towed to mechanics. replaced the water pump and thermostat. Parts weren't expensive but the labour cost is. Longer replacement time is required for xdrive BMWs.
Feb 2016 60760 mi C $1000	Water pump died at 95,000km, had the car towed to mechanics. replaced the water pump and thermostat. Parts weren't expensive but the labour cost is. longer time required for xdrive BMWs.
Mar 2016 62000 mi C $400	Transfer case and transmission starting to fail. Tried reset the transmission adaptations, done tranny fluid change. Will change transfer case and diff fluid next week and see how it turns out.
Jul 2016 66960 mi C $850	Water pump died again because of leaking oil filter housing, it was replaced under warranty. Timing belt changed. Sign of Valve cover gasket leaking.

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BMW 3-Series in North Carolina, United States Sep 2016 - Jun 2018
May 2017 70000 mi US $2000	Serpentine belt broke and went through the front main oil seal. Pan had to be dropped and many small pieces of belt removed. They said we had an oil leak on the oil filter cooling block which contributed to the failure. They also stated that all BMW's leak from the oil filter cooling block because the material for the seal hardens over time then leaks. They say it's a known problem that BMW doesn't change so all BMW's at 50000 - 70000 will leak and must be repaired.
Nov 2017 75000 mi US $1500	Running rough at idle. Replace fuel injectors on all six cylinders. Mechanics says coil packs are next about 100k miles.

BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Sep 2008 - Mar 2017
May 2009 6000 mi	ABS and traction control malfunction caused by dirty sensor in rear wheel.
Jun 2009 7000 mi	windshield washer fluid leak. replaced right front headlight washer assembly.
Feb 2013 45700 mi US $600	Battery was replaced
May 2013 47000 mi	The radio did not stay on the last station listened to when the car was restarted.
Jul 2013 50300 mi US $200	Leak in windshield washer tank. Pump replaced
Nov 2014 64000 mi US $504	low pressure fuel sensor replaced due to error message 'engine malfunction reduced power'
Dec 2016 80000 mi US $2600	oil leaks at filter housing and oil pan

BMW 3-Series in Indiana, United States Aug 2015 - Dec 2016
Oct 2015 88700 mi US $196	Plastic molded engine intake charge pipe cracked at pipe seam. Common failure mode for engines with higher mileage and/or increased boost pressure. This particular failure caused by age. Replaced with Cobb aftermarket aluminum charge pipe.
Dec 2016 105000 mi US $700	Intake valve cleaning with walnut abrasives. Serpentine drive beltrnBelt idler and tensioner pulleys. Coolant flush. Performance turbo down pipes.

BMW 3-Series in Missouri, United States Jul 2009 - Jun 2011
Apr 2010 7500 mi	iPod adapter not playing sound. Bumper scratch, requested quote for repair, none received. electronic control module ordered after initial ordered part failed to fix system. Audio control module replaced to fix non-playing iPod. Bumper scratch repaired and repainted Bumper scratch, requested quote for repair, none received. iPod not playing sound. Windshield chip iPod connection replaced; did not fix non-sound issue.

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Jan 2013 - May 2017
Oct 2014 51140 mi C $2000	brake caliper control pistons
Apr 2017 89900 mi C $1900	water pump failure

BMW 3-Series in Arizona, United States Jan 2011 - Dec 2012
Dec 2012 52000 mi	Fuel injector

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jun 2010 - Dec 2017
Aug 2010 4935 mi	Complete loss of engine power. High pressure fuel pump replaced per SIB 12 55 06
Apr 2012 16225 mi	Exterior rear window lower rubber molding debonded. Replaced with new piece.
Feb 2013 22595 mi	Rear window lower moulding debonded again. Replaced with new rubber frame P/N 51-31-7-138-664

BMW 3-Series in Georgia, United States Feb 2013 - Dec 2016
Jun 2013 55000 mi US $75	Oil change plus Dealer fixed battery cable from BMW recall. Battery warning still shows in dash
Apr 2014 63200 mi US $15	Bulb failed from a brand new headlight installed in July
Jun 2015 75000 mi US $350	Car lost power on highway due to one cylinder head being blocked from carbon buildup in intake. Intake cleaned and walnut blasted to remove buildup.
Mar 2016 77000 mi US $375	One Cylinder blocked, needed intake cleaning with walnut blasting
Oct 2016 79000 mi US $475	Serpentine belt broke. Replaced belt and tensioner. Oil changed. Car leaked oil the next day and had to return to shop.
Nov 2016 79000 mi US $1750	Broken serpentine belt wrapped around engine components and caused failure of crank seal and oil pan gasket seal causing major oil leaks. Oil change redone and battery also replaced.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Apr 2014 - Oct 2016
Oct 2014 83000 mi	Valve cover gasket and oil filter housing gasket leaking. Replaced valve cover gasket and oil filter housing gasket
Apr 2015 94000 mi US $1500	Water pump failure. Replaced water pump and thermostat
May 2016 110700 mi US $3400	Car was misfiring and running rich at cold start. Multiple fuel injectors malfunctioning. All 6 fuel injectors replaced and programmed.

BMW 3-Series in Mississippi, United States Aug 2009 - Oct 2011
Oct 2010 7000 mi	Paint peeling from exterior window trim.

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BMW 3-Series in Colorado, United States Jun 2009 - Jan 2010
Apr 2009 1500 mi	A/C not working. Dealer replaced A/C expansion valve under warranty ($0 cost).
Jun 2009 5000 mi	Car overheated. Dealer replaced water pump under warranty ($0 cost).

BMW 3-Series in Michigan, United States Apr 2013 - Jun 2018
Aug 2013 62000 mi	Halo or "angel eye" daylight running lights. Replaced lamp, miserable job for something so simple.
Mar 2016 87000 mi US $1100	Difficult to diagnose (off and on) coolant leak. Would not leak under pressure test.

BMW 3-Series in Alberta, Canada Apr 2017 - Oct 2021
Jun 2021 40920 mi C $650	Replaced battery, very expensive for BMW. previous repair recharge AC repair shop indicated evaporator has leak estimated 2 days to repair at cost of over $3000 CDN$ ... will live with no AC

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BMW 3-Series in California, United States Oct 2010 - Nov 2015
Apr 2011 14300 mi	Rear parcel shelf squeaks over bumps. Attempted to fix (2nd try, 1st time at this dealer).
Jun 2012 22000 mi	Seat lumber control Exhaust system replacement
Apr 2015 43200 mi US $500	Replaced vapor barrier on drivers door. Replace light powering "angel eyes" DRL on drivers side.
Oct 2015 45300 mi US $2500	Carbon build up required cleaning. Replacement of defective glow plug.

BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Apr 2011 - Jan 2015
Jul 2013 27200 mi	Right rear turn signal led taillights failed
Oct 2014 32200 mi	Check Engine light on for bad glow plug. Code was cleared with no problems and light stayed off.
Jan 2015 33000 mi	Check Engine light on again. Sold car.

BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2010 - Dec 2016
Apr 2015 60500 mi US $650	temperature sensor on DEF tank recall, dealer replaced tank free of charge; also found some issues with alignement, needed new alignement and some otehr front suspension parts?
Dec 2016 99000 mi US $4150	Oil leak, seals, oil change Rear pinion seal leak Low/ end of life original battery Booster pump hose

BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Apr 2013 - Jun 2016
Nov 2013 118300 mi	Aluminum tube from turbo to lower charge pipe leaking. O-rings replaced on pipe. Parts under warranty; part of head gasket set installed 12-22-11 @ 70856 miles during EGR SCR warranty service.
Jan 2015 123000 mi	CEL and DEF warning lights on. Service bulletin for SCR system update--new parts and programming--resulted in warning lights as a result of DEF build-up. Service tech may have made error during TSB update procedure. Parts cleaned, fine since.
Apr 2015 139200 mi US $2700	Pulled intake manifold for carbon check. About 70k since previous engine rebuild because of carbon. While build up not as bad as before decided to have walnut shell cleaning done on intake manifold, etc. Should be good for another 70K miles
Apr 2016 162200 mi US $630	HVAC blower motor failure.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jan 2016 - Mar 2017
Jul 2016 79700 mi US $3000	Both drive belts replaced, active tank unclogged, etc.

BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2009 - Sep 2011
Sep 2011 18000 mi	The vehicle was in the repair shop for a Service Engine Soon light for over 30 days during one visit and maybe 3 more times prior to me ending the lease. The problem was not resolved which was why I ended the lease.

BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Sep 2010 - Jun 2013
Jun 2013 46000 mi	Daytime running light out. Quick fix.

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BMW 3-Series in Sweden Mar 2009 - Apr 2016
May 2014 74400 mi $500	There was an oil leak that was found to come from between the oil filter mount and the engine block. The gasket was replaced and leak fixed. Mechanic had never seen this before.........

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BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2011
Feb 2010 16000 mi	DCT software updated to remove throttle lag, problem solved.

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2011
Jan 2010 10000 mi	Sunroof shattered w/ no stone hitting - flaw in glass??

BMW 3-Series in Colorado, United States Nov 2009 - Apr 2016
Feb 2013 24800 mi	Replaced battery under warranty
May 2014 37000 mi US $100	Fuel pressure sensor died, code P0191

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Jan 2013 - Jun 2014
Mar 2013 40000 mi US $175	Oxygen sensor replaced. Apparently damaged with prior installation
Apr 2013 40300 mi	Passenger rear turn signal intermittently not functioning. Both rear turn signal assemblies replaced under warranty.
May 2014 49000 mi US $440	Leak in one of the transmission lines needed to be repaired before it was sold. It had not caused a problem yet.

BMW 3-Series in Oregon, United States Mar 2015 - May 2021
May 2016 49000 mi US $250	Rough start and trouble normalizing idle when cold engine and cold external temperature. Replaced Idle Control Device based on forum advice. Did not fix or improve issue.
Jun 2016 51000 mi US $130	Same rough start when bold as before. Replaced fuel pressure sensor. Fixed issue, car now starts normally.
Apr 2017 58000 mi US $1300	Car would throw emissions codes on start and operate at reduced power. The codes thrown led to a diagnosis of worn out throttle control valves from forums. Throttle control valves were replaced and fixed the issue.
Jun 2017 59000 mi US $20	Tried to get into the car after it was sitting for a day and it was completely dead. No lights, no dash, no door locks. Battery was tested as fine at the jump points under the hood. Forum reseach found that there is an issue with the B+ cable which goes from the battery to the fuse box. The connection to the fuse box rattles and wears out over time at which point the fuse box loses all power from the battery. Was fixed by splicing in a new B+ cable. This is a part that was created specifically to address this problem. It was a recall for all 2007 - 2011 3-series, except the M3. M3 has identical part numbers for both the batter cable and fuse box as other 3-series vehicles.

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BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Sep 2012 - Aug 2015
Sep 2014 52000 mi US $145	Frozen, made pinging sound periodically. BMW dealer took the rear brake assembly, including emergency brake apart, lubed, and reassembled.
Jan 2015 51500 mi US $500	Ping from rear when in reverse. By the time I got to the dealer (15 miles) it was not making the noise and they could not reproduce. Not really a reliability issue since still works even when it makes the noise, but a bit disconcerting.
Jun 2015 54000 mi US $50	left bank throttle actuator

BMW 3-Series in Delaware, United States Sep 2009 - Jan 2022
Oct 2009 6200 mi	BMW assist not working for past several thousand miles. Finally took into Union Park BMW, after 7 hours, still not fixed. car does not show having it, I am told. Awaiting BMW NA response, I'm told.
Jul 2010 12000 mi	Rear driver side blinker light broken/replaced. Only 3/4 of pattern worked & at less intensity/illumination for the LED signal. Dealer replaced. Took 2 trips before complete. 1 to "actually" belive my diagnosis, & order part. 2 to do wrk Rear driver side blinker light broken/replaced. Only 3/4 of pattern worked & at less intensity/illumination for the LED signal. Dealer replaced. Took 2 trips before complete. 1 to "actually" belive ownr diagnosis, & order part. 2 to do wrk
Apr 2014 34000 mi US $120	Car not start, replace battery

BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2009 - Mar 2014
Jun 2009 10000 mi	Replaced Stability Control sensors and computers
Dec 2010 30000 mi	Anti-rattle pin was sheared. Shards of metal caused rattle. Parts of front brakes (calipers, pads) replaced. Took three trips to the dealer and a total of 5 days in the shop to diagnose and fix.
May 2011 36000 mi	Failed idle valve. Appears to be a known problem with E9X M3. Dealer replaced $500 worth of parts.
Jun 2012 45000 mi US $135	1. Faulty sensor of burned out headlight bulb. 2. Faulty Halo light. 3. Moldy smell from HVAC.
Jan 2013 43900 mi US $280	Electronic Dmaper Control (EDC) fault. EDC randomly becomes non-functional. Electronic Damper Control system (EDC) fault. EDC randomly becomes non-functional.
Mar 2013 50000 mi	Electronic Damper Control (EDC) fault
Jul 2013 53000 mi	Secondary air pump failure. Took the dealer two attempts to diagnoze.
Dec 2013 55000 mi US $2000	Clutch failure, pressure plate springs failing, 1st-3rd not held effectively.
Feb 2014 57000 mi US $1100	Engine coller thermostat failure Oxygen sensor failure
Mar 2014 57000 mi	A different oxygen sensor failure

BMW 3-Series in Maryland, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2011
Jun 2010 24000 mi	Problem still persist took it in again in July.
Dec 2010 33000 mi	daytime running lights out

BMW 3-Series in Districto Federal, Mexico Dec 2009 - Jul 2014
Jun 2014 48980 mi $400	Check engine came on, misfire on one cylinder. All 8 spark plugs were replaced.

BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States May 2010 - Oct 2012
Apr 2012 30000 mi	Driving light bulb change, took about 20 minutes.
Oct 2012 33000 mi	Leak in washer system

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Dec 2009 - Oct 2013
Jun 2010 3720 mi	Manual Transmission locked into second gear, Replaced under warranty
Jul 2011 8680 mi	Turn signal not operating properly
Jul 2013 12500 mi	Idle control valve. Defective Rear turn signal failed

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BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Aug 2014 - Mar 2017
Sep 2014 62000 mi US $1300	around 45mph it felt like a vibration coming from the rear suspension,after the dealership look it at, it was the torque converter

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BMW 3-Series in California, United States Feb 2012 - Jun 2022
Dec 2012 36000 mi	replacement headlight, replacement taillight
Feb 2015 53000 mi US $400	Replace ignition coil. Replaced led brake light.
Aug 2016 58000 mi US $3000	Timing belt tensioner bent, replaced along with belt. Oil filter housing leaking, replaced. Cam cover gasket leaking, replaced both gasket & housing.
Dec 2017 60000 mi US $300	At 9 years bits are starting to fail. Had to replace the trunk handle with micro switch as the plastic had disintegrated. The trims between the windows and the body have all perished. One of the cup holders failed.

BMW 3-Series in Utah, United States Oct 2017 - Jan 2018
Dec 2017 171000 mi US $580	Valve cover

BMW 3-Series in Maryland, United States Jul 2010 - Jun 2022
Apr 2011 16000 mi	Rear right turn signal not working. Replaced lamp assembly.
Aug 2012 25700 mi	Damaged part due to a previous accident and incomplete repair.
Jan 2013 30000 mi	serpentine belt tensioner loose; tightened
Jan 2014 24200 mi US $20	The ride height sensor that controls adaptive headlight aim came detached from rear camber arm.
Mar 2017 56000 mi US $4000	Eccentric shaft sensor leaking oil. Replaced it and valve cover gasket. Also replaced spark plugs.
Oct 2017 61000 mi US $3200	Replace oil stand gasket.
Aug 2021 73000 mi US $3500	Transmission replaced. Likely sustained damage years ago due to a rear ending accident, and the body shop failed to recognize it.

BMW 3-Series in Alberta, Canada Apr 2011 - Mar 2015
Sep 2012 21080 mi	Evaporator leakage, crayon like smell for first minute when car started. AC did not work well.
Sep 2014 33480 mi C $700	Steering wheel was off to drive straight.

BMW 3-Series in Germany Sep 2010 - Dec 2011
Mar 2011 19840 mi €90	rear brake light replaced

BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2017 - Apr 2018
May 2017 116000 mi US $250	Multiple warning lights on dashboard (ABS, traction control, and brake) were on. Diagnostics pointed to bad reading at rear right wheel speed sensor. Replacement sensors (3 of them) did not fix issue. Changing both rear sensors also did not fix issue. Axle replacement recommended. Instead only the reluctor ring was replaced with one found on eBay. Difficult to get the axle out due to rust, etc but overall not a very difficult job.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Nov 2010 - Sep 2013
Dec 2010 21000 mi	CEL Replace O2 Sesor pre-heater
Mar 2011 25000 mi	rear directional signals were going out intermittingly, both rear tail light assy's were replaced under TSB?warranty

BMW 3-Series in North Carolina, United States Mar 2012 - Jun 2015
Jan 2012 16512 mi	sunroof jammed partway open; car in shop for a week to replace sunroof motor
Feb 2012 17888 mi	replaced both rear lighting modules because of service bulletin. replaced both rear lighting modules because of service bulletin.
Feb 2013 25105 mi	drivers side heater core was clogged with foreign substance, so no heat on drivers side of car. in shop 16 days for diagnosis, incremental repair efforts, and finally need to order repair part from Germany (!) repaired under warranty.

BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2011 - Sep 2012
Dec 2011 29000 mi	Low tire pressure light wouldn't go off. Found out it needed to be reset.

BMW 3-Series in Arizona, United States Jan 2012 - Jun 2015
Oct 2013 19200 mi	Evaporator leaking - replaced under Goodwill warranty

BMW 3-Series in Quebec, Canada Dec 2011 - Dec 2015
Jul 2013 33160 mi	Squeaky suspension over bumps. Replaced bushings and tie rods. All work performed under original warranty.
May 2015 49480 mi C $25	Power steering fluid slight leak. Replaced hose clamp.

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Aug 2011 - Sep 2014
Sep 2011 14000 mi	Rear passenger turn LED turn signal was working, but very dim. The turn indicator in car was blinking quickly. Dealer replaced the LED array.
Aug 2012 23500 mi	Intermittent buzzing from rear drivers speaker. When it happens it stays on for 5-10 minutes.
Oct 2012 24300 mi	Intermittent buzzing from rear drivers speaker. When it happens it stays on for 5-10 minutes
Mar 2014 55000 mi US $30	Windshield trim came loose, had to be replaced.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jan 2015 - Mar 2018
Mar 2015 48281 mi US $992	Oil level low light came on. Removed oil filter, oil filter housing, o-ring gasket. Installed new o-ring gasket, reinstalled the oil filter housing.
Aug 2016 68246 mi US $581	Took the car in for routine service. Replaced micro filter, 2 quarts of oil added, left brake light bulb replaced. While servicing, discovered the valve cover gasket was leaking oil Removing and installed sealing cylinder head cover. Replaced all valve cover gaskets (SULEV emissions warranty). Replaced drive belt tensioner.
Jul 2017 80431 mi US $71	Replaced left front low beam head lamp.
Nov 2017 84963 mi US $136	Replaced driver side low beam light. Also replaced wiper blades.
Feb 2018 87000 mi US $379	Car spewing coolant from the hood. Car towed to repair shop. Hose found to be rotted and cracked. Removed and replaced upper hose and bypass hose.

BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States May 2012 - Sep 2014
Dec 2012 37000 mi	Faulty mass airflow sensor, replaced under warranty
Jan 2013 38200 mi	carbon buildup in intake due to low quality diesel fuel. manifold replaced, cyl. heads were walnut blasted to remove buildup.
Feb 2013 41300 mi	crack in adblue/urea exhaust fluid tank. tank was replaced, lines cleaned and fluid refiled.

BMW 3-Series in British Columbia, Canada Dec 2012 - Jul 2013
Jan 2013 30160 mi	Loud buzz in the rear speakers that goes on for 5 minutes. The noise gets louder and louder and stays on even when the car is off. After 5 minutes the radio restarts and it is ok. It happens once every 6 months

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Nov 2012 - Jan 2013
Jan 2013 60000 mi US $50	Navigation system goes black and pops up unnecessary malfunction warning lights.

BMW 3-Series in North Carolina, United States Mar 2010 - Sep 2012
Jun 2012 41000 mi	A/C was not blowing cold enough. It was easily fixed by recharging the system. They checked for leaks and did not find any. It has been working well since then.

BMW 3-Series in British Columbia, Canada Jun 2009 - Jan 2011
Jan 2011 6200 mi	Door seals rattling. Replace seals

BMW 3-Series in Quebec, Canada Jul 2009 - Jun 2022
May 2010 5208 mi	Gear whine (whistling noise). Differential replaced. Differential replaced due to gear whine.
Jul 2012 19220 mi	Rear ball-joints replaced due to squeaking.
Sep 2012 21080 mi	Creeking and clunking noises, front suspension. Replaced front stabilizer bar bushing. Greased front struts.
Feb 2013 22940 mi	Creaking noise front suspension. Dealer tightened everything and grease some things. Noise gone for now.
Jun 2021 43400 mi C $300	Leaky rear shock. Replaced both. Did the work myself.
Jun 2022 44640 mi C $1200	Replaced front shocks

BMW 3-Series in Mexico, Mexico Jul 2014 - Jun 2018
Aug 2015 83700 mi $450	Oil leaking. Replaced all three valve cover and intake gaskets
Apr 2017 94860 mi $1000	Preventive VANOS plastics replacement, leaking gasket for oil filter stand. Also, a coolant bypass hose and clip was replaced, preventative.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jun 2013 - Jun 2014
Mar 2014 40000 mi	Rear sunshade motor needed to be replaced.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Feb 2009 - Jun 2011
Oct 2009 8000 mi	Defective center console hinge
Feb 2010 13000 mi	Fixed defective center console hinge

BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Jun 2009 - Dec 2016
Sep 2009 4000 mi	There was a slight squeak coming from the steering column when the wheel was turned to the left quickly in a parking lot. The boot in the column was lubricated and the sound went away.
Mar 2010 10000 mi	The DMTL Pump failed and was replaced. DTML pump in gas tank replaced due to Service Engine Soon light coming on.
Nov 2010 23000 mi	A squeak coming from the right rear wheel upon acceleration. The dealer did not fix the problem. They claimed they couldn't hear it. I heard it on the way home from the dealer.
Oct 2013 62500 mi US $50	The condenser was replaced under extended warranty
Jan 2014 65700 mi US $40	The drive belt and tensioner were replaced.
Jan 2016 69500 mi	ABS sensor replaced Belt tensioner pulley needed to be replaced.
Mar 2016 92000 mi US $140	Starter replaced, had a long crank Passenger door handle replaced due to melting.
Sep 2016 100000 mi	Mechatronic sleeve was leaking.

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BMW 3-Series in Indiana, United States Apr 2014 - Apr 2016
Jun 2015 54000 mi	Car was making whistling sound that was intermittent and could not be diagnosed. Think it may be an issue with the crank valve. Will update when I know more.
Oct 2015 55300 mi US $1000	Crankcase valve needs replacing.
Dec 2015 57000 mi US $950	Crankcase vent valve problem, also required new valve cover.
Apr 2016 57000 mi	Diagnosed with rear main seal leak. This is a major repair cost, and so I just traded the vehicle for a Prius.

BMW 3-Series in Alberta, Canada Mar 2014 - Jun 2018
Jun 2014 55800 mi C $150	A/C would not blow cold air.
Apr 2015 69440 mi C $330	Car sat for 5 months. Battery was dead. Recharged battery but some data would not stay as input. ie clock, calendar etc. replaced and initialized battery. Cooling fan running at extremely high speed and very loud. Intermittent problem. Diagnosis showed faulty temp. sensor. Replaced sensor.
Aug 2016 75520 mi C $140	Ac continues to lose coolant. Recharged
May 2018 82460 mi C $15	A/c still leaks slowly. Recharged at home.

BMW 3-Series in Quebec, Canada Dec 2010 - Apr 2022
Jun 2011 24800 mi	Suspension brackets worn out
Mar 2012 33480 mi	Suspension bushings, bad quality part replaced 6 months ago.
May 2015 71300 mi C $250	Tail light, 400 dollars because LED technology, and whole unit to replace. However, after insisting, dealer found a service note from manufacturer and sold right and left units for around 250 dollars
Mar 2016 78740 mi C $1800	Shock absobers leaking front both sides
Jul 2016 87300 mi C $18	Broken, needed replacement of wire
Mar 2017 96100 mi C $1300	Evaporator leak
May 2017 97340 mi C $70	Left front headlight, element around the main light
Feb 2018 109 mi C $300	Rear wheel bearing

BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Nov 2010 - Mar 2016
Dec 2012 46000 mi	Intermittent issue with radio. Got new one under warentee

BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2015 - Oct 2016
May 2016 120900 mi US $200	Oil filter gasket replaced
Oct 2016 130000 mi US $300	Belt tensioner replaced

BMW 3-Series in Oregon, United States Feb 2015 - Jul 2017
Jan 2017 33700 mi US $600	All of the tensioner pulleys and the belt were replaced. The reason for it was that there is a known issue with these motors. If the pulleys deflect enough to let the belt slip off, they can suck the belt in and destroy the motor.
Jun 2017 37000 mi US $750	Had an AC leak.

BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Jan 2013 - Sep 2013
Sep 2013 53000 mi US $70	Smaller rear taillight bulb needed replacement

BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Dec 2011 - Jan 2016
Apr 2012 26800 mi	External Light Warning, tail light bulb replaced
Jul 2012 31075 mi US $920	Replaced both tail light assemblies. Fixed AC leak. Replaced lower steering spindle. Replaced both tail light assemblies. Fixed AC leak. Replaced lower sterring spindle.
Nov 2012 35000 mi US $79	Clunk noise while steering returned after two weeks. Replaced lower spindle again.

BMW 3-Series in Ohio, United States Jul 2012 - Mar 2014
Feb 2013 34000 mi	Steering wheel heater was not functioning correctly. BMW replaced the entire steering wheel under warranty. No charge and loaner car provided.
Oct 2013 43800 mi	Emissions light - false warning and reset during oil service

BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2014 - Apr 2017
May 2015 150000 mi US $45	Bad ignition coil replaced
Oct 2015 164000 mi US $20	Faulty ignition coil
Apr 2017 199000 mi US $1000	Replaced rear shocks, front struts and front lower links.

BMW 3-Series in Ohio, United States Apr 2012 - Oct 2014
Aug 2012 37900 mi	replaced both rear tail-lights for burnt out LED's

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Aug 2012 - Sep 2012
Sep 2012 37200 mi	Left rear tail light replaced. 2 days later right tail lights had to be replaced

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Oct 2011 - Mar 2019
Feb 2014 62000 mi C $50	Front sway bar bushings worn.
Apr 2014 62700 mi C $50	Coil pack failure
Jul 2015 78320 mi C $50	Passenger side power seat motor failed
Nov 2016 100180 mi C $175	Needed to replace original OEM battery.
Mar 2018 119660 mi C $2200	AC not working. Leaking evaporator replaced.
Jun 2018 125240 mi C $800	Rear passenger LED taillight assembly needed replacing.

BMW 3-Series in Michigan, United States Mar 2013 - Aug 2013
Jul 2013 51200 mi US $100	AC damaged by stone. covered by insurance. replaced condenser

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Jun 2009 - Dec 2012
Feb 2011 15500 mi	Noticed a clunking sound from front end when going over large bumps in cold weather. Problem was diagnosed by the dealer as worn/damaged front sway bar bushings. The bushings were replaced and the sound is now gone.

BMW 3-Series in Georgia, United States Sep 2012 - Jul 2013
Jan 2013 28200 mi	Steering wheel had click in it

BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2009 - May 2012
Feb 2012 29000 mi US $66	The shifting of the transmission was "jumpy" and rough. I was told by the dealer that the program/software that manages the transmission had to be updated and reprogrammed.

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BMW 3-Series in Louisiana, United States Jan 2009 - Dec 2021
Aug 2009 7000 mi	I noticed the voice activated phone system was working eratically, so I used the onboard Assist to request an appointment. Never heard from BMW or local dealer - maybe both are faulty. Will try again and report back.
May 2011 31700 mi	Car was idling roughly and giving poor mileage. Dealer tested and found faulty MAF, replaced the unit, and problem was resolved.
Nov 2011 37500 mi US $10	At the same time a defective exterior light warning came on, Bluetooth stopped functioning. Re-pairing my cell phone brought Bluetooth back. Dealer checked the system and found no fault. A warning showing a fault in the exterior lights came on. The dealer kept the car for a day, and replaced a defective rear taillight. The $10 listed below was for gas for the remtal car the dealer provided while the car was in the shop.
Nov 2013 51000 mi US $265	Replaced failed windshield washer pump.
Oct 2014 55200 mi US $700	Wheel speed sensors replaced due to failure in one wheel - I was advised they tend to fail one after the other, so it's cheaper and more convenient to replace them all at once,
Feb 2015 56000 mi US $250	Battery failed and had to be replaced.
Jun 2015 57000 mi	After sitting overnight (only), the a/c doesn't begin to cool until the car has been driven. If the car is started and at idle, the a/c doesn't engage - the fan works and air is circulated in the system, but no cool air is produced.
Aug 2015 57900 mi US $200	My June report turned out to be a low a/c system - recharge by the shop fixed it.
Jan 2016 56800 mi US $200	Right rear turn signal failed. Replaced both right and left LED turn signals - TSB said to replace both if either failed. Low cost OEM parts found at oembimmerparts.com
Sep 2016 61000 mi US $180	"Angel" lights replaced.
May 2017 63000 mi US $215	As commented above, the airbag was replaced. The cooling fan for the AC radiator was defective and was replaced. This was a bizarre, intermittant problem, The repair shop diagnosed the problem as the fan motor occasionally stopping on a defective contact, so the motor wouldn't engage until the air flowing over the fan turned the motor to a good contact.
Jun 2018 75000 mi US $1850	The front tie rods on the right side were damaged, presumably from one of the ubiquitous pot holes in New Orleans. Both sides are were replaced and a four wheel alignment was done. In addition, the rear tires were replaced, but the front still have about 30% of the tread left.
Dec 2021 101000 mi US $1400	The rear wheel sensors were defective, making the ABS inoperative. There was an oil leak around the oil filter housing.

BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Mar 2012 - Jun 2022
Oct 2012 46000 mi	Adaptive headlight arm failed. Fixed under warranty.
Jun 2013 59000 mi US $100	The seal where the manual gear lever enters the transmission was replaced.
Jul 2014 84500 mi US $145	Battery replaced. DIY.
Dec 2014 89000 mi US $70	Cylinder two ignition coil failed. Self maintained the vehicle. 70 dollar cost for coil and shipping.
Jan 2017 81700 mi	Kept on hearing rattling noise from the belt area. The issue was diagnosed as a pulley and a harmonic balancer. Both got replaced under warranty.
Sep 2017 143000 mi US $1300	The oil filter housing was leaking. And, it started to damage the accessory belt. We also got other services such as replacing the break fluid, oil change, and coolant replacement.
Jan 2018 147000 mi US $1100	Oil pan was leaking. This work was very intensive where the tech had to drop the sub-frame to replace the pan gasket.

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Aug 2012 - Mar 2017
Dec 2012 41000 mi	Blower motor not working. Replaced under warranty.
Dec 2013 50000 mi US $50	Multiple warning lights were illuminated in the dashboard; dashboard illumination not working; power windows not working; turn signals not working
Oct 2014 60700 mi US $1600	Brake light assembly including LED lights
Jan 2017 68000 mi US $1300	Oxygen sensor Drive belt tensioner

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BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Jun 2010 - Apr 2012
Jul 2010 10354 mi	Heated steering wheel worked intermittently Heated steering wheel
Mar 2011 14260 mi	Heated steering wheel would not work and nav system provided erratic destinations
Apr 2012 21700 mi	Comfort access

BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2012 - May 2016
Oct 2014 71300 mi US $50	Replaced a failed cable, triggered the drive off assist failed light
Jun 2015 77000 mi US $50	Replaced leaking shreader valve

BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States May 2011 - Dec 2013
Nov 2011 22000 mi	Car failed to accelerate during emergency manuever avoiding an accident ahead. Transmission light came on and car was sluggish to respond afterwards. Was able to avoid accident anyway.
Jul 2012 30800 mi	It's been in twice because the transmission failed and car wouldn't accelerate. Twice the dealer has been unable to find the problem and is still working on repair.
Aug 2012 32000 mi	Had to update software for shifting. This is the fourth update.
Dec 2012 37000 mi	For the fifth time since purchase, the transmission got stuck in first or second gear while accelerating and caused a dangerous situation while blending into interstate highway traffic. BMW refuses to replace part only software upgrades
Feb 2013 38400 mi	After transmission went into high gear on its own several times, they finally replaced the computer module that operates the shifting mechanism on the transmission. Also, replaced rear shock mounting brackets as they were rubbing.

BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2011 - Mar 2022
Jan 2021 125000 mi US $2000	Worn out rotors
Jul 2021 129000 mi US $800	Oil leak, accessory belt Failing wheel bearing
Nov 2021 134000 mi US $400	Halo light
Mar 2022 134000 mi US $100	Replace transfer case fluid

BMW 3-Series in Michigan, United States Aug 2017 - Jun 2022
Nov 2017 137000 mi US $90	Had intermittent misfires on #1 and #2 cylinders. Replaced all six spark plugs and #1 and #2 coils. Runs great now.
Jan 2018 137000 mi US $150	Seized right rear shock absorber. Shock absorber was leaking and full of water. Water froze and locked up shock. Replaced shock absorber
Jul 2018 147000 mi US $190	Starter motor quit working. Removed and replaced starter. Requires considerable work, removal of the intake manifold. Took advantage of this opportunity to replace valve cover gasket which had a small leak.
Sep 2021 153000 mi US $24	Car has unusual amount of lash in the drivetrain which creates an annoying clunking sound when shifting (6MT) and bad noises in sharp turns (Parking maneuvers). I cannot find the problem as everything seems fine when I inspect it on a hoist. Either the transfer case or dual mass flywheel on my list. I took advantage to drain and refill the transfer case. It was empty and had metal particle on the plug. I flushed it and refilled it and it does not leak but the problem still persists.
Jun 2022 154000 mi US $30	Transfer case has been making loud clunking sounds when turning sharp at low speeds. I decided to change the fluid. When I removed the drain plug it was empty. I refilled it with the proper fluid and after driving it a few hundred miles the noises went away. There is no visible leak so I don't know where the original fluid went.

BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Feb 2009 - Jun 2015
Oct 2013 57800 mi US $250	The right rear directional signal stopped working. Since the lights are LED it was not cheap to fix. Apparently problem is with a controller that connects to the rear directional and not the actual bulb or lights.

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BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Feb 2010 - Aug 2011
May 2010 19220 mi	Actuator of door look needed to be replaced.
Apr 2011 41540 mi	Sway bar bushings replaced

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BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Aug 2011 - Oct 2011
Sep 2011 22940 mi	Heated seat indicators lighting up without seats being turned on. Diagnosed as wiring problem. Parts ordered but wrong harness delivered. Parts ordered again with correct harness finaly arriving.

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BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Jan 2013 - Mar 2018
May 2013 50840 mi C $470	Left signal light burnt out. This is an LED light so whole unit had to be replaced at cost of $470. This price includes 20% discount.

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BMW 3-Series in Czech Republic Oct 2014 - Jul 2017
Feb 2015 60100 mi $80	Self-levelling xenon sensor failed, replaced with OEM item in at and indy shop.
Mar 2016 71920 mi	N47D20 timing chain preventative repair Started making a lot of noise in the last few months and the engine was vibrating more than ever at 1,500-2,000 rpm Seat heating (driver's seat) stopped working last year Replacement parts had to be ordered The shocks were not as good as they used to so changed them to Bilstein B8 and Eibach springs.
Jul 2017 84320 mi $200	Cracked windshield, OEM replacement. Suspension check due to clunking noises. Bilstein dampers found at fault.

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BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Feb 2010 - Jun 2011
Apr 2010 9920 mi	Bluetooth on radio not functioning correctly. Radio would be silent after end of call.

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BMW 3-Series in British Columbia, Canada Apr 2012 - Jun 2018
Apr 2013 18800 mi	Four light bulbs replaced. All were accessory bulbs. Three in the headlight assemblies and one backup bulb. Repair took 3 hours. All of these bulbs seemed to fail at the same time, within one week of each other.
Jan 2015 19680 mi	Sudden onset of rough running and stalling engine. Three injectors (#4,5,6) prematurely failed and ports and valves were dirty. Replaced all 6 fuel injectors. Ports and intake valves cleaned. Apparently a common issue on N54 BMW engines.
Mar 2016 32860 mi C $440	Driver's seatbelt retractor replaced. Would not allow the belt to be extracted. At first just difficult, then not at all.

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Sep 2012 - Apr 2013
Feb 2013 39200 mi	Trim peeling from various places in vehicle Convertible top leaking Engine stalls under heavy accelleration
Mar 2013 40000 mi	Recall on battery cable issue that could cause anything from stalling to an engine compartment fire.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States May 2012 - Jul 2013
Apr 2013 52500 mi	power supply system

BMW 3-Series in Louisiana, United States Dec 2014 - Oct 2016
Mar 2015 67000 mi US $150	Worn bushings
Oct 2016 100000 mi US $200	Seat belt restraint failure

BMW 3-Series in Michigan, United States Mar 2009 - Apr 2016
May 2009 1500 mi	Software bug in Nav system displayed POI's when option not selected. a.k.a. "Shopping cart bug" CIC software updated, problem solved. Update Navigation software for display error
Aug 2009 6000 mi	Engine malfunction light activated at freeway speed, followed by engine unable to rev greater than 2000 rpm. Car fairly crippled. Enroute dealer service for 5 hrs. Problem believed to be cyl. coil loose, however not conclusive. No further problems
Apr 2016 39000 mi US $100	Brake fluid flush per warning light

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Sep 2008 - Nov 2011
Oct 2008	Convertible top water leak on both door & top seals. Oil light came on once. Passenger window intermittently goes back down when convertible top is raised into position. Dealer drilled license plate holes during new car prep despite notations on original factory order not to
Dec 2008 US $19	Headlight washer cover fell off. Owner ordered & paid for part; Dealer painted upon arrival; Owner installed.
Aug 2009 4000 mi	"Service Engine Soon" light with rough starts. Replaced sensor, then High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) Navigation and iPod miscellaneous problems
Aug 2010 7200 mi	Fuel/Emissions Update

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jul 2010 - Sep 2010
Aug 2010 19000 mi	Roof leaked during car wash.

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BMW 3-Series in California, United States Feb 2012 - Jun 2018
May 2012 32200 mi	Convertible top needing lube and adjusting
Oct 2012 38700 mi	Misfire code hidden in computer & rough idle on cold start. Dealer diagnosed & replaced 2 faulty injectors.
Mar 2013 46000 mi US $1400	Faulty Transmission. Dealer replaced transmission, clutch. I paid for flywheel
Apr 2013 46500 mi	Battery worn. Dealer to replace after 2 trips.
Jan 2014 58000 mi US $250	Leaking oil from valve cover, oil filter housing, and oil pan gaskets Bushings on front tension strut were bad and leaking Bad engine mounts. Passenger mount collapsed, driver's side bad.
Feb 2014 59000 mi	Leaky injectors. Two injectors bad causing two fouled plugs. Dealer replaced all injectors, plugs.
Feb 2015 74000 mi	Wastegate Rattle. BMW Dealer replaced turbos at no charge
Sep 2015 83000 mi US $450	Waterpump failure. Had to pay out of pocket to replace thermostat (not covered by 3rd party warranty) as preventative maintenance.
Mar 2016 86000 mi US $400	Rear main seal leak Radiator overflow hose and upper hose replaced
Mar 2017 96000 mi US $800	Oil Pan gasket leak
Nov 2017 100500 mi US $500	Engine coolant reservoir measuring stick broke. Replaced coolant reservoir

BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Feb 2012 - Mar 2012

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BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2011
Aug 2010 19000 mi	Rattle when convertible top was up. First time dealer fixed but problem showed up again. Second time different dealer fixed correctly.

BMW 3-Series in New Hampshire, United States Mar 2012 - Jun 2018
Jul 2012 15700 mi	The buttons on the center console for Power/EDC/DSC were loose. The individual features still worked but occasionally the physical button popped off while driving. This is primarily cosmetic in nature.
Jun 2014 33000 mi US $700	Defective driveshaft causing rattling and violent shifts. Driveshaft replaced. BMW USA paid parts cost out of warranty.
Sep 2014 39000 mi US $110	Daytime (Halo) LED running lights burnt out on driver's side. Replaced light assembly.
May 2016 55000 mi US $600	Engine threw fuel pump failure warning. Replaced all fuel pressure sensors
May 2018 68000 mi US $1500	Computer threw engine system alert. Dealer identified failed engine temperature sensor and replaced part.

BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2015 - Sep 2015
Sep 2015 52000 mi	Adaptive Headlight (right) replaced

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BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Apr 2009 - Jun 2018
Jun 2009	Rollover bar deployment system fault--warning went off as I drove off the lot. Eventually the entire mechanism was changed and problem solved.
Dec 2009 4000 mi	Convertible top not working and out of alignment. Took a few days to diagnose problem then repair. Got car back after a week of work.
Apr 2011 11000 mi	motor controlling head rest and seatbelt pulley broken and replaced. Had car back the next afternoon.
Sep 2011 14000 mi	all windows up and roof close button don't always work on front windows and results in one of the front windows going back down.
Jun 2016 26000 mi US $500	Needed new battery (car is 2009 model)
Aug 2017 26000 mi US $250	Convertible top working intermittently. Difficult to diagnose but found spottily working relay. Replaced both and works great.

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BMW 3-Series in California, United States Apr 2012 - Jun 2018
Jul 2012 25200 mi	Convertible top would drop into trunk, but sensor wouldn't acknowledge that it was closed.
Nov 2013 35000 mi	Oil leak

BMW 3-Series in Tennessee, United States May 2013 - Sep 2020
May 2013 32000 mi	Weather seal around trunk latch deteriorated and hanging loose. Replaced seal.
Jun 2017 67500 mi US $575	Replace leaking valve cover gasket.

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BMW 3-Series in Tennessee, United States May 2010 - Jun 2015
Jul 2011 8300 mi	Fuel tank valve, CEL Radio head unit, intermittent no radio
Nov 2011 10700 mi	Intermittent
Feb 2012 13000 mi	Hardtop convertible leak at windshield Radio works intermittently
May 2012 15500 mi	Battery symbol, sluggish crank
Sep 2013 22000 mi	Adaptive cruise control sensor at front of car needed to be re-aligned

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BMW 3-Series in North Carolina, United States Jun 2017 - Apr 2018
Aug 2017 62000 mi US $120	Defective boost solenoids and vacuum lines prevented car from making boost. Replaced both boost solenoids and all vacuum lines. 1 year old battery would no longer hold a charge. Battery was replaced, and car was coded to reflect the change.
Oct 2017 62000 mi US $1000	All six high-pressure fuel injectors were replaced with new index 12 parts to ensure future reliability. Intake valves were walnut-blasted to remove carbon build-up as general maintenance.
Apr 2018 63000 mi US $235	The windshield heat cracked from intense, direct sun. Avoid FY windshield glass.

BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2012 - Nov 2012
Oct 2012 50000 mi	Fuel injectors replaced

BMW 3-Series in Manitoba, Canada Mar 2012 - Oct 2013
Mar 2013 26660 mi	Transmission gasket replaced

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Mar 2012 - Nov 2013
Jul 2012 37700 mi	Rough start & idle. Puff of smoke at start.
Nov 2013 63000 mi US $600	Failure of Fuel Injectors 4,5,6. Replaced with new, purchased from dealer. Symptoms were hard start, poor idle, stutter on hard acceleration, unburnt fuel on hard acceleration.

BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Jun 2009 - Dec 2013
Jul 2009 1000 mi	Faulty injector on cylinder 1
Aug 2009 3000 mi	Engine misfire on cylinder 1
May 2010 10000 mi	Removed carbon buildup on the valves caused by (BMW claims) either oil flowing back from the turbo or excessive ethanol content in the fuel. Flashed ECU to increase engine running temperature. Removed carbon buildup on the valves caused by (BMW claims) either oil flowing back from the turbo or excessive ethanol content in the fuel. Flashed ECU to increase engine running temperature.
Oct 2012 30300 mi	High pressure fuel pump replacement

BMW 3-Series in Michigan, United States Dec 2012 - Jul 2014
Jul 2014 32000 mi US $100	replaced drivers door handle reinforcement bracket

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BMW 3-Series in Oregon, United States Aug 2009 - Jul 2012
Dec 2009 3000 mi	Stereo would not turn on intermittently due to software error. Fixed with simple software reflash.

BMW 3-Series in Alberta, Canada Nov 2014 - Mar 2018
Mar 2017 38440 mi C $300	Replaced sensor attached to the battery

BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Jul 2009 - Feb 2016
Jun 2009 549 mi	Low pressure fuel line disconnected. Line was reconnected by dealer under warranty
Aug 2013 100000 mi US $495	Intake valves clogged with carbon buildup (known issue for N54 engine), cleaned with walnut shell abrasive blasting (BMW approved procedure)

BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Jan 2009 - Dec 2011
Jun 2009 6000 mi	Misfires caused MIL to illuminate, Service Bulletin stated to change fuel injectors to a redesigned part.

BMW 3-Series in North Carolina, United States Jan 2016 - Nov 2019
Apr 2018 99687 mi US $500	Full strut repair with housing

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BMW 3-Series in Michigan, United States Jul 2012 - Mar 2013
Mar 2013 50000 mi	Heated steering wheel intermittent; did not stay on 100% of the time.

BMW 3-Series in Missouri, United States Jul 2009 - Jul 2010
Oct 2009 1700 mi	High pressure fuel pump. Long cranks followed by service engine light.
May 2010 11000 mi	High pressure fuel pump, second time.

BMW 3-Series in New Mexico, United States Mar 2011 - Apr 2014
Nov 2011 40000 mi	Rough idle and acceleration. Dealer replaced 3 high-pressure injectors. Covered by factory warranty.
Feb 2013 77600 mi US $190	Engine idled rough and raw fuel was coming out of the exhaust. Replaced one faulty fuel injector.
Feb 2014 93000 mi	Replaced all 6 fuel injectors again. Supposedly another redesign since the last ones (~1 yr ago)

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Nov 2015 - Jan 2017
Jan 2017 US $2000	Water pump failed Leaking oil filter housing gaskets

BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Apr 2009 - Mar 2018
Mar 2011 16000 mi	replace and reprogramming for high-pressure fuel pump
Mar 2012 26000 mi	DRL and inner brake light out. Manual recommends dealer fix both problems.

BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Feb 2013 - Jul 2015
May 2014 38100 mi US $1600	Power steering pump seized, broke serpentine belt. required tow.
Jul 2014 39300 mi US $1000	Water pump failed, car went into limp mode due to overheating.

BMW 3-Series in Washington, United States Apr 2009 - Mar 2010
Jul 2009 1000 mi	I feel the window seal isn't tight as I can hear cars that I pass or pass by my driver side window. They said this is standard as compared to other BMW coupes. My RDS radio information is delayed by several minutes. It will not tell me the title and artist until about 2-3 mins into the song. However if I change stations and come back then the artist and title updates. Told "they all do that..."
Oct 2009 4000 mi	Drove about 120 miles and car overheated. Warning light came on although OIL temp only at 250. Car went into limp mode then stopped. Waited 10 mins & restarted car. Brought to dealer, possible water pump failure. Replaced pump (although remanuf. pump)

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BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2016 - Mar 2016
Mar 2016 70000 mi	Oil leak from Turbo #1, $3400 quote for repair or 6

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BMW 3-Series in Sweden Jun 2021 - Jun 2022
Jun 2022 94091 mi $800	Convertible roof failed last year. Leakage of hydraulic fluid from hose, replaced in this repair

BMW 3-Series in Alabama, United States Jan 2010 - Jan 2022
Jun 2010 7000 mi	Backed car in parking spot, came out to start & move, but there were numerous warning lights/caution notices on idrive...would not go into gear. 45 min later, it worked but said service. Dealer looked at it & said there were no codes/issues
Feb 2011 11000 mi	Went in for yrly service and there was a TSB out for a reflash.
Dec 2011 16000 mi	Hard to start (8 second eng crank) & RPM flux for about 30 seconds after start.
Nov 2014 25000 mi	Transmission oil pan warped and leaking...it's a plastic pan. BMW replaced it under my extended warranty.
Mar 2015 25000 mi	Engine sputtered with high rev down shift. Replaced spark plugs & this appears to have made the issue better.
Nov 2019 32000 mi US $3000	A/C Evap leaking…Removed & replaced but to accomplish had to remove the entire dash.
Sep 2021 35000 mi	Vents blowing white ash substance through out car. They cleaned out blower motor, vents and car. No idea what caused it…possibly old evap that was replaced nearly 2 years ago.
Jan 2022 36000 mi	Still blowing white ash. Found the new evaporator was the culprit and they replaced that again.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jan 2010 - Sep 2010
Aug 2010 5000 mi	DCT shift lag--fixed via software update

BMW 3-Series in South Carolina, United States Jun 2010 - Jan 2011
Jan 2011 6000 mi	DCT TSB software update. Low mileage oil change - have to go back as the dealer did not change oil!

BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States May 2012 - Dec 2015
Jul 2014 28200 mi US $600	Low pressure fuel sensor
Apr 2015 31000 mi US $600	Fuel regulator

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Jan 2010 - Oct 2013
Jul 2011 10000 mi	DCT update for M3 DCT transmission

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Jan 2011 - Mar 2011
Mar 2011 23000 mi	DCT LAG ISSUE. When under hard acceleration, the car would not engage the gear for up to 3 seconds. DCT LAG ISSUE 2. When turning into a corner, and letting off, when you press the gas, nothing happens. On last visit, they reprogrammed my ecu, and the sat radio disappeared. Reprogrammed and it is back now.

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BMW 3-Series in Michigan, United States Jan 2012 - Sep 2013
Jun 2012 31000 mi US $1300	A valve needed replacement due to failure. A special tool was needed by the dealer, so they had to order which caused them to need the car three different times.
Jul 2013 39000 mi US $150	Battery wasn't charged enough.

BMW 3-Series in Alberta, Canada Jul 2010 - Jun 2011
Sep 2010 15500 mi	2 and 3rd gear syncrhomeshes were extremely worn, not a driving behavior problem, most likely a defect. transmission (complete) ordered as BMW does not replace transmission internals

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jun 2009 - Jul 2016
Apr 2014 48200 mi US $400	Battery died, mechanic said alternator was "overcharging" to compensate.

BMW 3-Series in North Carolina, United States Jul 2009 - May 2010
Mar 2010 3000 mi	Map light rattled over rough surfaces and when you would tap it. Plastic clip broken inside rolling around (factory defect). Parts ordered, replaced - took 1.5 days to "re-program" car after light assembly installed.

BMW 3-Series in Utah, United States Jun 2011 - Jul 2012
Aug 2011 19400 mi	Lose screw in the dashboard. Twisted seat belt.
Jul 2012 27000 mi	Break pad sensor broken Broken brake pad sensor

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BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Jun 2013 - Dec 2015
Nov 2013 49900 mi	Battery would not hold charge and was replaced.
Jan 2014 50500 mi	Reverse light burned out & was replaced. Not accessible to the owner, no instructions in the manual.

BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2012 - Dec 2015
Jul 2013 40200 mi	This was a recall for a bad connection to the battery. Water was leaking around one of the rear turn signal lights and collecting in the area where the amplifier is housed. This was shorting out the amp, causing many issues with the audio system.
Aug 2013 40900 mi	Water was leaking around one of the rear turn signal lights and collecting in the area where the amplifier is housed. This was shorting out the amp, causing many issues with the audio system.
Sep 2014 47000 mi US $45	Pinch sensor on the sunroof needed to be reset.
Oct 2014 47000 mi	The tire pressure monitor system lost connection with all four tires, reporting them all as low.

BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Mar 2009 - Sep 2017
Jul 2011 23000 mi	Rear passenger brake light bulb replaced
Nov 2012 39600 mi	Replaced starter
Mar 2015 59000 mi US $50	Valve cover gasket leaking, replaced under extended warranty Windshield washer pump leaking, still worked, but slowly leaked all the fluid out.
Dec 2016 68000 mi US $450	Car began to start weak Valve cover gasket leaks
May 2017 69000 mi US $1100	Belt tensioner Front suspension control arm bushings

BMW 3-Series in Georgia, United States Jul 2015 - Nov 2016
Nov 2016 143000 mi US $100	Right rear bearing inner core broke. Started scraping sound after 15-20 minutes of driving.

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BMW 3-Series in Colorado, United States May 2012 - Jun 2022
Mar 2015 48000 mi US $3760	AC evap? had to be replaced. It is located behind the dash so it took a lot of labor hours to fix. Total cost for this was about $2800. Replace belt tensioner
Mar 2016 53000 mi US $300	Variable valve timing unit had an oil leak.
May 2021 92000 mi US $3200	Compressor died. Needed a new one along with some other repairs. Replaced leaking [drivetrain] gaskets
Apr 2022 95000 mi US $600	Replace windshield washer motor

BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Dec 2014 - Dec 2014
Dec 2014 98000 mi	Vanos needed to be replaced

BMW 3-Series in Colorado, United States Jun 2015 - Feb 2016
Oct 2015 56000 mi US $50	Fan belt idler pulley was replaced.

BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2011 - Mar 2014
Apr 2013 36200 mi	headlamp burnout

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BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Jul 2009 - Aug 2012
Jul 2011 6000 mi	Gas cap fell apart and was replaced

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BMW 3-Series in California, United States Aug 2010 - Mar 2014
Mar 2011 16000 mi	Fixed rear brake lamp and seat belt extensioner.
Apr 2012 32000 mi	Heated steering wheel malfunctioned and replaced by dealer. If not under warranty this wound have cost $1200!!!

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BMW 3-Series in Connecticut, United States Nov 2011 - Dec 2011
Dec 2011 81000 mi	Waste gate rattle problem. Dealer replaced waste gates and provided free fix for faulty oxygen sensor.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States May 2009 - Jun 2011
Feb 2010 18300 mi	Experienced airbag failure light. Turns out the upper and lower driver side seatbelts had failed. They replaced both upper and lower belts and reset the indicator light.

BMW 3-Series in North Carolina, United States Apr 2014 - Aug 2014
Jul 2014 56200 mi US $3700	Throttle Valves banks 1& 2 went bad thermostat open

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Apr 2010 - Jun 2010
Jun 2010 21000 mi	Engine light went on -- loss of power. Hight Pressure Fuel Pump

BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2011
Jun 2010 11000 mi	Car had stutter starts and then the stutters got worse so I brought it into the dealership. They updated the software.

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BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Mar 2016 - Jan 2021
Mar 2018 89000 mi US $1600	Replace gaskets Changed all fluids
Oct 2018 93000 mi US $300	Replace plugs and coil packs

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BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Aug 2014 - Sep 2015
Sep 2014 36000 mi	Replaced driver's seat motor; replaced rear seat back to resolve issue with cut seat belt; sealed/filled chip and crack in windshield
Apr 2015 53000 mi	Replaced front right head light assembly due to turn signal malfunctioning and melting
May 2015 53000 mi US $277	Service engine soon light, and sputtering at low RPMs. Coil pack above cylinder 5 failed and was replaced.
Jun 2015 53000 mi US $600	Noticed a small/slow oil leak from front end of car. Front differential seal was leaking and was fixed.
Jul 2015 53000 mi US $1700	Issues starting car and stalling out as soon as it started, engine revving inconsistently, surging. Code for eccentric shaft sensor thrown. Rough idle, significant drop in mpg, sluggishness. Remaining coil packs were replaced as well as spark plugs to try to fix this issue, but it did not.
Sep 2015 53000 mi	Rough idle, significant drop in mpg, sluggishness never fixed.

BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2014 - Sep 2014
Jun 2014 83000 mi US $500	right rear wheel started making an audible "worbling" noise that increased with speed past 30 miles an hour, it steadily got worse over a few days.
Jul 2014 85000 mi US $400	No start condition; over a few days it became harder and harder to crank until it no longer starter. Ran codes which indicated a failed eccentric shaft sensor. Replaced myself. Annoying and lengthy job, not hard Replaced valve cover gasket.

BMW 3-Series in Tennessee, United States Dec 2010 - Nov 2015
Sep 2011 30000 mi	Dealer ordered part; wrong part shipped. Waiting on correct part to come.
Oct 2011 31000 mi	New nav discs couldn't be read; DVD drive replaced. Apparently not an uncommon problem, per dealer.
Sep 2013 57000 mi US $500	Tire Pressure Monitoring system failed Leaking gasket around oil filter Accessory belt tensioner not adjusted correctly
Jan 2015 56300 mi US $1120	Battery replacement in Nov 2013 done by AAA did not reset car computer to coordinate with new battery; so Nov '13 battery was failing. Needed new battery and reset of car to this fact. Windshield washer fluid leaking onto garage floor.

BMW 3-Series in Nebraska, United States Feb 2011 - Apr 2011
Apr 2011 20000 mi	Valve associated with gas tank had to be replaced. Second time for this.

BMW 3-Series in Connecticut, United States Aug 2011 - Jan 2020
Jun 2013 56000 mi US $50	Bad O2 emission control sensor, covered and repaired under warranty
Jan 2014 70700 mi US $50	HVAC fan making noise, test revealed failed fan assembly. Replaced under CPO warranty
Oct 2014 70300 mi US $600	Sunroof seal leaking, excessive wind noise. Replaced seal and adjusted sunroof
Jun 2015 76000 mi US $400	Car would not start, dealer diagnosed failed battery. Replaced battery and coded to car, problem fully resolved.
Jan 2017 72000 mi US $2400	Replaced both rear shocks and mounting hardware Automatic tensioner for serpentine belt was failing, leaking oil onto belt.
Apr 2018 105000 mi US $2500	Oil seal failed, replaced.

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BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2007 - Jan 2011
Nov 2010 50000 mi	Failed front axle - replaced under warranty after negotiation with BMW. Warranty had ended 200 miles earlier.

BMW 3-Series in Washington, United States Oct 2016 - Mar 2018
Jan 2017 98300 mi US $100	subframe rust. Found salt deposits. Remediated.
Feb 2017 100000 mi US $40	Headlight washer leaking, replaced.
Apr 2017 100000 mi US $70	Steering wheel trim was peeling, replaced.
Jun 2017 103000 mi US $300	Replaced failing VVT eccentric shaft sensor. Replaced leaking valve cover gasket and oil filter housing gasket (common gasket failures for the N52 engine).
Sep 2017 104500 mi US $400	replaced sway bar end links, tension strut, and lower control arm in effort to eliminate vibration at freeway speed. Old tension strut bearings did have some excess play in them.

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BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States May 2008 - Mar 2010
Jun 2008 300 mi	Within 3 weeks of purchase check engine light came on three times: 1. No fault found, code reset car given back. 2. In 4 days light back on, dealer replaced fuel injector. 3. 5 days later light back on dealer replaced 2 additional fuel injectors. Failure of a fuel injector
Jul 2008 500 mi	Failure of additional two fuel injectors

BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Dec 2014 - May 2017
Jul 2015 92300 mi US $5354	Repaired both leaking front struts. Repaired leaking oil pan; replaced spark plugs, air filter; serviced oil, brake fluid, microfilter; and adjust tires. Replaced headlight halo bulb.
Nov 2016 100600 mi US $2900	Valve cover gasket leaking. Removed and resealed valve cover with new updated oil filter cap. Oil level was very low when brought to the shop. Oil filter housing is leaking oil. Removed and resealed oil filter housing housing. Parts replaced: oil filter stand gas, oil cooler seal. Front thrust arm bushings were leaking. Removed and replaced both thrust arm bushings. Parts replaced: control arm bushings.

BMW 3-Series in Georgia, United States Jan 2013 - Mar 2014
Sep 2013 68000 mi US $100	Rubber seal on rear window by trunk lid was loose.
Mar 2014 73000 mi US $50	Rough idle when cold. Replaced fuel injectors and spark plugs.

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Aug 2008 - Jun 2011
Aug 2009 23000 mi	Loss of engine power after acceleration. Vanos valve system repaired under warranty. No further problem. Known issue on tsb by BMW.
Sep 2010 36000 mi	Traction control sensor replaced

BMW 3-Series in Alabama, United States Mar 2015 - Jun 2015
Jun 2015 79000 mi US $900	Valve cover gasket replacement

BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Jun 2013 - Oct 2014
Sep 2013 49000 mi	Replace turbo vacuum canisters
Dec 2013 53000 mi US $80	Water pump
Oct 2014 67000 mi	Front struts needed to be replaced due to tire scalloping. Upgraded to BC Racing coilovers at all 4 corners.

BMW 3-Series in Arizona, United States Apr 2016 - Dec 2016
Apr 2016 82000 mi US $50	Oil cooler

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Nov 2011 - Jun 2022
Feb 2012 41000 mi	Instrument cluster - oil temp gauge needle sticking and not displaying accurate temperature. Entire cluster was replaced under warranty.
Mar 2012 41000 mi	Driver door entry panel came loose. Replaced clips
Apr 2012 41200 mi	Intermittent misfires, poor gas mileage, engine code P2A87. Dealer replaced intake and exhaust Vanos solenoids.
Oct 2012 43300 mi	Cigarette lighter/12v ports inoperable. Replaced junction box. Oil leak at filter housing. Replaced filter housing and gasket. Rear door lock actuators failed intermittently. Replaced both. Occasional coolant smell in cabin. Dealer checked cooling system and performed pressure test, could not replicate.
Dec 2012 45000 mi US $250	Occasional misfires. Cleaned intake valves via walnut shell blasting.
Jul 2013 49000 mi US $850	Water pump failed. Replaced water pump and thermostat.
Feb 2014 54500 mi US $150	High pressure fuel pump replaced under extended manufacturer warranty. Also replaced low pressure fuel sensor as a recommended precaution.
Mar 2014 54000 mi US $250	Leaking fuel injector cyl 5, misfires, SES light. Replaced injector
Feb 2015 62000 mi	Catalytic converters below efficiency
May 2015 62000 mi US $150	Low battery charge dash light, despite battery holding a charge. Replaced battery anyway. Problem fixed.
Sep 2015 63000 mi	Lean fuel conditions, misfire under load. R&R fuel injectors, cleaned injectors and replaced injector o rings, ran Techron fuel cleaner. Resolved. (Fixed myself)

BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Apr 2012 - Apr 2015
Jun 2014 43000 mi	AC evaporator was replaced.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Apr 2011 - Dec 2017
Aug 2011 45000 mi	Sunroof was making a noise when being put into the vent position. They replaced the "cassette", necessitating taking the headliner out.
Sep 2014 87000 mi US $1600	Cooling system: replaced thermostat, water pump and a couple of hoses.
Aug 2015 97700 mi US $820	Right headlamp went out. Had to be diagnosed (is it the bulb or the ignitor or the ballast). And you can't reach it easily, the wheel needs to be removed etc. The service engine soon light came on. Repair shop said there was an injection problem in cylinder 5. The spark plug was indeed fouled. But when they ran their test, the injector seemed ok.
Apr 2016 103300 mi	Adaptive headlight malfunction. And Mass Airflow sensor. Adaptive headlights failed again, repair shop fixed it (more) permanently this time. They took it out removed condensation and coated it with some spray that won't let moisture in.
Aug 2017 116000 mi US $500	There was a leak in the oil filter housing - meaning oil leak. Was fixed/replaced by mechanic.
Nov 2017 118000 mi US $600	The check engine light was on. As well as the engine malfunction under accelerative load. The dealer replaced the map sensor, that temporarily got rid of the check engine light. But says, I need to replace two further parts (that tell the turbo what to do) to get rid of the engine malfunction issue (says it is NOT the HPFP and the turbos themselves are ok)

BMW 3-Series in Alberta, Canada Oct 2008 - Sep 2011
Jul 2009 24180 mi	Fuel Pump, common problem on 335i with turbo engine.
Sep 2010 40300 mi	Misfiring on cold start only, ran fine after it warmed up. Fuel injectors and low fuel pressure sensor were all replaced. Car runs like new again.

BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Jun 2010 - Aug 2013
Jul 2010 38000 mi	Rough idle when first started after not running overnight or during day in office.
Oct 2010 38000 mi US $1800	Experienced the well-reported problem with cracking aluminum wheels on 2008 models. Got tired of cracked wheels with no apparent incident to damage - tires would leak. Replaced all wheels with aftermarket.
Aug 2013 65000 mi US $1200	gasket leaking

BMW 3-Series in Tennessee, United States Feb 2010 - Feb 2013
Apr 2010 24000 mi	"Car stalled after a few starts and I felt as if power was fading. BMW said they could not duplicate the problem and the car drives fine now."
Nov 2010 33000 mi	Car would sputter for a few minutes on cold mornings; on first trip BMW accredited to the infamous high pressure fuel pump without verifying and replaced that; second trip they found it was the fuel injection and spark plug wires + 1 plug
Feb 2011 36000 mi	The engine would stutter in idle on cold starts. BMW said there were two recalls on the car: to update the software on the ECU and clean/adjust the fuel injectors to fix stutter.
Aug 2011 41400 mi	Car was idling rough sometimes on start up but the local BMW dealer said they could not replicate the problem so no fix was provided.
Dec 2012 54000 mi	Car has been back for rough idle two times before this trip. This time they cleaned the injectors. BMW NA paid for it. Car is running fine now. Also replaced side mirror motors due to faulty memory. Sideview mirrors were losing memory setting and were replaced. Trunk opens by itself but dealer could not duplicate problem.
Feb 2013 54000 mi	Paint was peeling from the front bumper. Very noticeable when up close. Because the car was silver, it was less noticeable from the distance but the splotches of missing paint were peeling from the right front lower side of the bumper.

BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Apr 2017 - Mar 2024
May 2018 36200 mi US $455	AC blower motor was making a whirring noise, usually accelerating or slowing down. Motor was replaced. While it was at Redline, the cabin air filter was replaced as well.
Oct 2020 49000 mi US $765	Replaced all 6 coils
Jul 2021 54000 mi US $1276	Water pump failed and needed replacement Also performed oil change
Dec 2021 56000 mi US $1100	Replace rear window regulator Replaced upper windshield trim
Aug 2022 57000 mi US $3197	Slight oil leak from the valve cover gasket. Valve cover and gasket were both replaced. Rear window gasket was sagging at bottom (noticeable only when trunk is open). Had a new gasket installed.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Sep 2009 - Jun 2011
Mar 2010 29000 mi	Brought the car in for service, and only issue I had was with a long crank in the morning, which they said was a software update. They kept the car for about 4 days and gave me a loaner car. (most people pay $25 per day for loaner) This is BMW Riverside

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Feb 2009 - Feb 2016
Mar 2010 16000 mi	sunroof not fully opening. error on dash
May 2010 19000 mi	High Pressure Fuel Pump Replacement
Jun 2012 55000 mi	oxygen sensor
Jun 2014 78000 mi US $1350	water pump and thermostat

BMW 3-Series in Tennessee, United States Jul 2008 - Jun 2011
Dec 2008 9000 mi	The brake pedal check valve was no longer holding vacuum. After the car would sit (turned off) for several hours, the brake pedal would become very firm. Check valve replaced under warranty. TSB exists for this problem (335's manufactured before 9/07).
May 2009 22000 mi	The high pressure fuel pump failed, putting the car in limp mode. Towed to dealer and pump was replaced with new model. A recall was just issued on the HPFP.
Feb 2010 42400 mi	The A/C bearing seized causing the accessory belt to shred. Dealer replaced A/C and all cranks/pulleys, along with accessory belt.

BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Nov 2010 - Sep 2017
May 2013 45200 mi US $1560	Unspecified failure, needs new transmission.
Nov 2015 59100 mi US $1100	water pump failed
Aug 2016 65000 mi US $750	Engine light periodically comes on. Idle is rough, and unsteady on acceleration. Shop believes a coil or spark plug needs replacement, will also replace intake/exhaust valve solenoids.

BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2011 - Mar 2014
Mar 2014 55000 mi US $550	Motor for blower heat and AC was busted

BMW 3-Series in North Carolina, United States Sep 2010 - Sep 2014
Oct 2010 19000 mi	high pressure fuel pump replaced at 26,000 miles. Symptoms began with stuttering engine starts then check engine light came on.
Jun 2011 29000 mi	rear driver seat belt malfunction
Aug 2011 31300 mi	seatbelt malfunction, required replacement. second replacement.
Jan 2014 31800 mi	seat belt failed and replaced
Jun 2014 63000 mi US $50	water pump failed. went into limp mode while on a trip. towed back to dealer. part ordered and replaced in a few days.

BMW 3-Series in Tennessee, United States Jun 2010 - Mar 2011
Oct 2010 19000 mi	High pressure fuel pump failure

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BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Jul 2014 - Sep 2014
Jul 2014 60000 mi	Cylinder misfire, needed new coil on cylinder #4.

BMW 3-Series in Alabama, United States Dec 2014 - Jan 2015
Jan 2015	issues with overall electrical system- occasional problems starting, lights intermittently not working.

BMW 3-Series in Colorado, United States Jul 2008 - Jun 2011
Mar 2010 36000 mi US $350	Right rear wheel broke, not abuse or pothole. BMW tech said probably a flaw in the wheel and probably cracked long before it broke.
Jun 2010 47000 mi	Engine trouble light came on, car went into limp mode. Dealer replaced exhaust / turbo vanous sensor, problem didn't go away. Still in shop.
Sep 2010 50000 mi	Engine light came on, went into limp mode. Took to dealer with 2 miles left on 50,000 mile warranty. Turned out to be fouled plug in #5 due to bad fuel injectors. They replaced all plugs and injectors.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Sep 2010 - Dec 2013
Oct 2010 40000 mi	Failed high pressure fuel pump.
Aug 2013 60800 mi US $1000	Driver headlight would not illuminate. Required replacement of light control module.

BMW 3-Series in Ohio, United States Jun 2008 - Aug 2021
Jun 2011 28000 mi	High Pressure Fuel Pump partial failure - car entered limp mode under hard acceleration. Dealer found three campaigns were open, including the HPFP, injectors, and software remap. HPFP replaced, 3 injectors replaced, software was remapped.
Oct 2011 32000 mi	Intake manifold was fouled due to oil mist from turbo pumps. Problem resulted in mis-firing of cylinder 5 under hard acceleration. Solution was walnut shell blast. The dealer could not (or would not) diagnose this without repeated prompting
Jun 2012 41000 mi	Door locks spontaneously unlock during left hand turns. Dealer didn't find any codes and didn't look any further. No help.
May 2015 84000 mi US $1100	Water pump failed. Water pump and thermostat replacement.
Feb 2017 110000 mi	Ignition coils failed; replaced coils.
Sep 2017 116000 mi US $300	Turbo vacuum lines cracked and leaking. Replaced vacuum lines. A/C recharge needed due to leaking evaporator valve. Evaporator not replaced due to high labor expense.
Nov 2017 119000 mi US $1610	A high pressure oil seal was leaking. This leak also caused a leak in the water pump, requiring early replacement. Water pump had been replaced 35,000 miles and three years earlier. Water pump and thermostat were replaced due to leaking water pump. Water pump seal failed due to oil leaking on it (see previous repair).
May 2018 127000 mi US $2400	Leaking AC evaporator replaced; also replaced expansion valve and blower motor.

BMW 3-Series in Utah, United States Sep 2011 - Jan 2012
Oct 2011 54000 mi	CEL on, loss of power. 1-6 fuel injectors replaced as well as 1-6 spark plugs. Fuel smell in the cabin. Fuel injector line torqued
Nov 2011 55000 mi	high pressure fuel pump replaced
Jan 2012 55000 mi	warning lights and message, transfer case failure

BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2010 - Dec 2011
Nov 2011 25600 mi	Engine failure light came on with some loss of performance. Bad solenoid.

BMW 3-Series in Indiana, United States Sep 2012 - Sep 2014
Aug 2013 60700 mi US $50	Failed water pump.
May 2014 66600 mi US $50	Dealer replaced #5 ignition coil.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Oct 2013 - Nov 2013
Nov 2013 51000 mi	High pressure fuel pump problem

BMW 3-Series in Washington, United States Mar 2014 - Mar 2014
Mar 2014 68000 mi US $2400	Waterpump broke. Replaces including thermostat.

BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2014 - Jul 2019
Mar 2015 119000 mi US $1500	Water pump died and was replaced.
Dec 2015 129000 mi US $300	front control arm bushings worn
Nov 2016 143600 mi US $300	Changed ignition coils and spark plugs hoping it would clear up misfires.
Dec 2016 145000 mi US $1100	Replaced 6 fuel injectors, three had failed (repairs by owner, parts $1000 plus $100 for cable to code ECU).
Mar 2018 164000 mi US $80	Replaced upper coolant hose to head, leaking o ring at head flange
Sep 2018 168000 mi US $45	Oil leak due to failed valve cover gasket. Replaced gasket.

BMW 3-Series in Alabama, United States Feb 2016 - Sep 2016
Sep 2016 132000 mi US $500	Replace the rear struts and strut mounts

BMW 3-Series in Utah, United States Sep 2015 - Nov 2016
Apr 2016 71000 mi	Removed and lubricated ventilation blower motor
Jul 2016 72300 mi US $190	Recharged A/C
Oct 2016 74000 mi US $200	Replaced daytime running light

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BMW 3-Series in North Carolina, United States Oct 2008 - Mar 2012
Nov 2011 50000 mi	ABS comes on randomly
Dec 2011 51000 mi US $400	Fuel Pump

BMW 3-Series in Alberta, Canada Oct 2011 - Dec 2012
Nov 2011 35960 mi	Door actuators replaced under warranty. Could not open ANY doors, except the drivers door using the manual key, including the fuel filler door. Fixed under warranty.
Dec 2011 36580 mi	dealership disconnected aftermarket heated rear seats, without consent or informing me, during prior repair. Dealer had to contact aftermarket supplier to reconnect. free of charge.

BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Aug 2008 - Oct 2008
Sep 2008 4000 mi	High pressure fuel pump failure while driving. Also fuel hose became disconnected resulting in large (2-3 gallon) gasoline leak. Car died in the middle of the road and was towed. Fixed under warranty. Car had been in a week earlier for long cranks.

BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Sep 2011 - May 2013
Jun 2012 38000 mi	CEL came on while driving, lost all turbo power. Car restart cleared CEL & back to normal. Occurred several times. Managed to get error code one time while car was running: "camshaft over-retarded." Dealer blamed dirty VANOS and cleaned it.
Aug 2012 38200 mi	CEL came on again a week after previous shop visit for same problem. Although this time fault code read low air pressure to turbo. Dealer found pinched vacuum line and replaced it.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Sep 2008 - Oct 2011
Apr 2008 15000 mi	Master cylinder replaced under warranty
Oct 2011 44000 mi	HPFP HPFP

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Dec 2010 - Jan 2011
Jan 2011 34000 mi	HPFP (fuel pump) failure. Never noticed longer cranks. Car did have a subtle, very intermittent rough idle for a few months prior that never worsened leading up to the day it failed completely.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Mar 2011 - Mar 2013
May 2011 47000 mi	Coolant seals had a very slow leak. Covered under warranty during a recall repair. Coolant seals had a very slow leak. Covered under warranty during a recall repair.
Jun 2012 60000 mi US $50	Automatic door locks stopped working. Repair covered under extended warranty.
Mar 2013 72000 mi US $60	Burned out parking light required removal of front tires and wheel well panels. I did the repair myself, but it was a bit involved.

BMW 3-Series in Wisconsin, United States Sep 2010 - Jan 2022
Mar 2011 53000 mi	I noticed rough running at start up and the dealer replaced the fuel pump under recall.
Jul 2015 101300 mi US $1680	High pressure hose failure
Dec 2016 113000 mi US $2000	failure of tensioner on accessory belt
Mar 2021 146000 mi US $2100	Alternator was over charging. It was replaced.

BMW 3-Series in Oregon, United States Dec 2007 - Jun 2011
Jul 2010 20000 mi	Check engine light, and injectors needed to be replaced(all 6 were replaced even though only 1 was found to be "sticky")

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Dec 2020 - Jun 2022
Nov 2021 150998 mi US $1830	pulley replaced valve cover gasket & oil filter housing gasket replaced trunk would open only intermittently
Dec 2021 151353 mi US $82	Low oil pressure warning light on, oil pressure sensor replaced

BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States May 2008 - Mar 2010
Oct 2008 6000 mi	Fuel Pump - known problem with 335i BMWs.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Dec 2008 - Jul 2018
May 2014 57000 mi US $1200	Water pump failed and had to be replaced. Went into limp mode.
Apr 2016 70500 mi US $700	low fuel pressure sensor failure
Jun 2016 72000 mi US $450	crankshaft position indicator replaced
Oct 2016 74200 mi	HDP fuel pump replaced under extended 10 y warranty
Jul 2018 84000 mi US $200	inspection

BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Jun 2009 - Jun 2022
Jan 2010 10800 mi	High Pressure Fuel Pump failure which left the car inoperable on the side of the road. It had to be towed on a flat bed truck to local BMW dealership. Took 3 days for repairs and tests.
Sep 2010 17000 mi	Faulty passenger air bag sensor. Replaced under warranty. TSB for new software for the High Pressure Fuel Pump. TSB for new software for airbag controller.
Dec 2010 18000 mi	Passenger air bag detection sensor was replaced due to intermittent problem.
Jun 2012 29000 mi US $105	Intake Vanos solenoid was sticking intermittently. Common problem. Purchased OEM part and repaired it myself. Problem solved.
Feb 2013 32900 mi US $150	Replaced fuel injector (older part number) with brand new injector. Recoded ECU with new injector parameters. All repairs performed by owner at owner garage.
Sep 2013 36000 mi US $51	Ignition coil went bad. Self replaced with new part.
Oct 2013 36300 mi US $180	Fuel injector replacement. BMW released generation 2 injectors and I needed to swap one out.
Jun 2014 40000 mi US $75	Oil cooler gasket needed replacement due to a minor leak.
Oct 2014 42000 mi US $700	Fuel injector bolt snapped during racing on track damaging 2 injectors. Replaced two fuel injectors
Apr 2021 65000 mi US $200	Valve cover gasket replacement

BMW 3-Series in Alabama, United States May 2018 - Jun 2019
Jun 2018 128967 mi US $400	Car was experiencing severe misfires on hard acceleration. Warning light would come on at anything over 4,000 rpm. Engine codes suggested fuel pump failure. Also experienced hard starting problems on first crank of each day (cold engine). Multiple times the car would start and then instantly die. Car totally stalled at least twice at traffic stops. I was able to re-crank and drive, but it ran very rough. Replaced the high pressure fuel pump with new unit.
Oct 2018 134033 mi US $207	Car was cranking slowly and battery was not holding charge. Replaced battery.
Feb 2019 138196 mi US $345	Brake warning lights were coming on routinely. ABS and traction control stopped working. Error codes were 5DF0 and 5DF1. Replaced ABS Module with rebuilt unit from Module Masters.
Jun 2019 141748 mi US $283	Car was misfiring and hesitating on heavy load acceleration. Common issue is carbon deposits on intake ports. Solution is manual cleaning by removing intake manifold and scraping/blasting each intake port. Also replaced all intake manifold gaskets and charge air inlet tube.

BMW 3-Series in Missouri, United States Oct 2009 - May 2013
Nov 2009 22000 mi	Intake and all injectors had to be replaced.
Mar 2010 27000 mi	stereo sounded horrible all of sudden
Sep 2011 48000 mi	comfort access and bluetooth work intermittently
Mar 2012 54000 mi US $50	Failed water pump
May 2013 67000 mi US $50	bearing was replaced

BMW 3-Series in Colorado, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2018
Jun 2010 26000 mi	Rough/long starts in morning, occasional mis-fires while driving, 1 yellow check-engine light with reduced power (fine after re-start). Dealer reflashed and tested following morning. No problems since (30 days).
Aug 2010 29000 mi	After dealership reflashed ECU in June 2010, Rough/long starts returned, occasional mis-fires while driving, then Service Engine Soon light stayed on continuously with reduced power. Dealer replaced 6 fuel injectors/spark plugs per BMW NA. After dealership reflashed ECU and later replaced 6 fuel injectors/spark plugs, rough/long starts returned with occasional misfires while driving, no warning lights but reduced power. Dealer replaced HP Fuel Pump with BMW NA approval.
Dec 2011 42000 mi	Had 5 yellow check engine lights with reduced power at highway speeds/6th gear/low RPM. Car hesitated when accelerating in 5th or 6th. Dealer replaced 2 defective/collapsed vacuum hoses connected to turbo waste gates based on thrown code.
Apr 2012 45500 mi	Experienced hesitation while accerating in 4-6th gear (6MT) between 2,000-3,000 RPM. No codes thrown. Dealer got permission from BMW NA to "walnut blast" the intake valves to remove carbron build-up -- fixed! Repair covered by warranty.
Jul 2013 59300 mi US $1274	Water pump failed at 58k, threw yellow temp code and then red temp code. Pulled over, turned off car, noticed fluid leaking. Flatbed to indie shop. Replaced water pump & thermostat.
Sep 2013 61000 mi US $1200	Slight engine hesitation past 6 months at 2,500 RPM under load, no codes, dealer & indie unable to diagose. Early Sept 2013, Service Engine Soon light at start up w/misfires. Dealer replaced all 6 fuel injectors w/new design. Resolved.
Mar 2014 65000 mi	Experiencing yellow check engine light/low power. Dealer found fault for boost pressure and diagnosed high crankcase pressure. Recommend replacing valve cover to fix boost issue. Did not authorize repair due to high cost.
Apr 2014 65500 mi US $429	Dealer replaced valve cover due to boost issue caused by high crankcase pressure. Owner paid 50% of cost at warranty rate and BMW NA covered the other 50%. Dealer then replaced both turbos under 8 year/82,000 mile turbo warranty.
Oct 2014 70300 mi US $100	Replaced leaking oil filter seals (2 total) and 6 related bolts/screws. Also, drained coolant and refilled with new. Drained engine oil and refilled with new oil and filter. Replaced cabin/HEPA micro filter.
Sep 2015 78000 mi US $240	Received yellow check engine light and reduced power. Scan showed fault code 002A87 (Exhaust Vanos variable cam control test, mechanical) and 003100 (Boost pressure control 2). Purchased/installed new intake & exhaust Vanos solenoids.
Oct 2015 78300 mi US $69	Started car and numerous warning lights appeared, windshield wipers turned on by themselves and engine temp light turned on after about 5 minutes. Dealer diagnosed bad battery and replaced. Then diagnosed bad alternator but declined work. After dealer installed new battery, they diagnosed bad alternator & quoted $1,200 to repair. Owner installed new IBS cable but didn't resolve 002E98 fault code. Installed new voltage regulator and problem resolved. Driver's side door would not unlock with key fob - had to use manual key to unlock door. Replaced 15amp fuse with 20amp and briefly resolved problem. Installed new lock actuator and problem resolved.
Mar 2017 92550 mi US $120	Replace vanos intake solenoid due to yellow check engine light and reduced power "limp" mode (fault codes 002A87 & 003100).
Nov 2017 97400 mi US $1634	Both front struts were leaking fluid and car's handling had degraded. Independent BMW shop installed two Bilstein B4 front struts (model 22-135032 & 22-135049) plus two front strut mounts and two front support arm bushings. Problem resolved.
Feb 2018 99725 mi US $1081	Car threw yellow and then red temperature warning lights. Independent BMW shop diagnosed bad water pump and installed new OEM water pump, thermostat and coolant. Problem resolved.
Jun 2018 102000 mi US $1600	Started car in morning, RPMs surged and engine started to stumble. Received yellow check engine light and fault codes 002B2C (high-pressure, plausibility, cold start) and 0029F2 (high-pressure fuel system, fuel pressure). Had car flat-bedded to BMW dealership and diagnosed bad high-pressure fuel pump. HPFP was only 3 months past BMW NA's 10 year/120K mile extended warranty but BMW NA would not cover cost. Authorized replacement and have decide to sell car. This is the car's second HPFP failure/replacement. Discovered significant coolant leak and replaced cracked expansion tank.

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BMW 3-Series in North Dakota, United States Jun 2008 - Mar 2011
Oct 2008 9000 mi	High Pressure Fuel Pump went out on me and the car was undriveable. Had to have it towed to Motorwerks BMW in MSP 5 hours away, where they took 4 days to complete the repair before it was returned to me.
Mar 2009 17000 mi	Speaker on driver side rear door was rattling. Took it in, they replaced it, noticed the noise 2 days later that came up again. (Later went away on its own. Always in and out, possibly just type of music being listened to.)
Sep 2009 26000 mi	Check Engine Light came on twice, but after an engine restart, it went away. Then, cold starts started taking longer and longer to turn over. High Pressure Fuel Pump was replaced for a second time.
Jul 2010 35000 mi	High Pressure Fuel Sensor had to be replaced in late July and after getting the car back and not being driven for a week, the car takes longer than normal start ups and white smoke is pouring out of the mufflers. Cause still to be determined
Aug 2010 36200 mi	Entire Fuel system was replaced. Fuel injectors, low pressure fuel sensor, high pressure fuel pump and valves were cleaned.

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Oct 2011 - Feb 2016
Dec 2011 47120 mi	broken cup-holder, passenger side; both cup-holders were replaced with re-designed ones under warranty cold engine rough when ambient temps drop below freezing; all 6 fuel injectors replaced under voluntary recall
Mar 2012 48980 mi	paint was starting to peel on gear shift knob
Jul 2012 52700 mi C $565	CV boot was cracked & had to be replaced
Oct 2013 60960 mi C $700	Steering was binding on some turns. Replaced steering column lower joint assembly.
Dec 2013 62000 mi	Car's hood was rattling on the highway - noticed that one hood latch was not engaging properly. Dealer confirmed that only lubrication was required and no part had failed.
Dec 2014 69440 mi C $1343	Electric water pump failed
Jun 2015 72540 mi C $750	Leaking oil
Dec 2015 76260 mi	replaced tie rods, ball joints, bushings, control arms (everything, both sides); 4-wheel alignment
Feb 2016 76260 mi C $1073	significant engine oil leak at filter housing

BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2011 - Sep 2013
Sep 2011 38000 mi	all lights came up
Dec 2011 42000 mi	maintenance replacement of one spark plug
Feb 2013 62000 mi US $1300	modulator unit

BMW 3-Series in Alberta, Canada Mar 2008 - Aug 2011
Nov 2009 26660 mi	Drivers mirror would move to random positions when started car. Speedometer off by 6% (too low) - told BMW designed that way.
Sep 2010 37820 mi	HPFP Died. Did complete reflash but ran only 20 minutes before stalling and long starts

BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2011 - Mar 2016
Sep 2012 46000 mi	Replace steering wheel plastic trim (was peeling)
Oct 2013 60700 mi US $50	Misfiring and rough running. All 6 fuel injectors were replaced under (CPO) warranty.
Apr 2014 66800 mi US $50	Service engine light was on. Dealer replaced gas tank vent valve. Cost $50 deductible (was a warranty repair) Oil filter housing gasket leak and oil pan leak.
Jul 2014 70300 mi US $60	Passenger side xenon headlight needed adjustment. Leveling motor appears to not be working. Still needs to go back for more work on that light (either a repair or possible complete light assembly replacement)
Aug 2014 71000 mi	Xenon headlight leveling system didn't work. Entire headlight assembly was replaced.
Oct 2015 82500 mi US $1220	Electric water pump failed suddenly while on the highway. Car couldn't be driven, so was flat bedded to closest dealer. Water pump was ordered, installed, & I picked the car up 3 days later. Dealer provided me a loaner.

BMW 3-Series in British Columbia, Canada Jul 2010 - Jan 2012
Aug 2010 29140 mi	Car shook when idling at a red light. Also the fuel pump was making a different sound than normal - suggested to service advisor that it may be the high pressure fuel pump (the most common problem on the 335). They found no problem.
Sep 2010 29760 mi	Confirmed the problem was the high pressure fuel pump and changed it Smelled oil burning from engine and noticed some smoke coming out of hood. Huge oil leak on garage floor. Brought to dealer and they said valve broken and needs to be replaced. Fixed valve but car now the computer (dme) is dead
Jan 2012	4x4 ABS sensor warning lights came on and could feel the traction slipping.

BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2011
Feb 2010 23000 mi	High Pressure Fuel Pump failed after only 2,000 miles.

BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States May 2015 - Nov 2017
Sep 2015 37000 mi	High pressure fuel pump failed...this is now the car's 3rd unit in less than 40,000 miles. Nice job BMW! Thankfully, BMW covered it completely under an extended warranty.

BMW 3-Series in Nevada, United States Apr 2012 - Feb 2013
Dec 2012 73000 mi US $460	Stuttering really bad when cold, could smell fuel, unburnt fuel in exhaust. Misfire Codes on cyl 4,5,&6. Replaced fuel injectors on cyl. 4,5,&6. Oil Weeping from front top of motor near oil filter housing. Replaced gasket on oil filter housing. Oil weeping around inside of valve cover near spark plug wells. Removed and replaced valve cover gasket.
Jan 2013 US $600	Coolant leak from hose with bad o-ring and a broken coolant tank vent screw. Leaking oil from head gaset on the driver side. Very small weep but still annoying. Speculating that it could be a stretched or broken head bolt. Replacing all heads bolts first, in hopes it fixes leak. If not head gasket is bad.

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BMW 3-Series in Germany Jun 2015 - Dec 2015
Nov 2015 65720 mi €600	Exhaust Gas Cooler cracked and leaked coolant. Replaced and refilled with fresh coolant.

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BMW 3-Series in Germany May 2015 - Mar 2019
Sep 2016 99200 mi €2750	Power Steering motor failed. Private garage could not repair, because computer codes are only available to BMW dealer
Jan 2017 96880 mi €500	Rear windshield wiper motor failed. Screen covering cargo area broke. Replaced Rear Wiper Motor.
Mar 2017 104160 mi €350	The BMW "I Drive", this multi-position knob on the center console would not react when I pushed down on it. Pushing on the knob is the "enter" button, so without this function you cannot change dozens of functions.

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BMW 3-Series in South Africa Nov 2015 - Nov 2017
Aug 2016 81220 mi R 110	Drivetrain clicking on load reversal. Found to be worn splines. Decided to live with clicking as informed that it will not fail in the short term. Remedy, replace driveshaft and C.V. joint.
Apr 2017 84816 mi R 750	Throttle actuator caused faults and limp mode. Figured out the actuators were the issue with a code reader, then removed the actuators myself and sent them to Jason at Rebuild.org.uk. He refurbished them and then returned them. I then installed them again.

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BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Jan 2009 - Jun 2017
Apr 2010 9000 mi	Rear side window sunshade replaced after disappearing into door.
Jul 2010 10000 mi	Electric door lock system failed. Drivers door operated manually - all others locked shut and inoperable from inside or outside. Relays, actuators, etc. replaced under warranty.
Mar 2011 12000 mi	Intermittent chattering relay in locking system reappeared. Locking system failed once before after intermittent chattering for a while.
Mar 2012 18000 mi US $400	Brought in for routine maintenance. Diagnosed weak battery from such low mileage - replaced at owner expense. Oil change and other maintenance at no charge.
Oct 2012 22300 mi	Passenger side "halo light" burned out. Replaced under warranty.
Apr 2014 33300 mi US $900	Service engine light led to increased emissions info. Throttle actuator and switch on bank one defective. BMWNA helped subsidize (50%) the repair.
Aug 2014 36400 mi	Check engine light and increased emissions lights again. This time it was a loose wire on a sensor. Dealer repaired at no charge.
Jan 2017 56000 mi	Got error messages - two separate times - saying battery discharge while parked - and had to reset clock and date. Dealer ran tests and kept overnight and could not recreate the problem.
Jun 2017 58000 mi US $1000	A/C fail. Diagnosed as main hose leak. Parts ordered, installed, recharged, and tested.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jan 2010 - Apr 2018
Mar 2010 30000 mi	Rear side window shade tore Differential made grinding noise when making slow speed turns after the dealer replaced the differential fluid as part of regular maintenance. Problem solved when dealer changed differential fluid again.
Apr 2011 47000 mi	Right front headlight was not working iDrive knob fell off.
Jun 2011 47000 mi	molding on driver's door worn all the way through (repaired under warranty) grinding noise from differential when making turns at slow speed left front speaker on pillar making intermittent crackly sounds
Mar 2012 58000 mi	Engine started making loud whining noises at low RPMS, between 1000-2000. The noise was based on engine speed and not vehicle speed. Dealer couldn't reproduce the problem, nothing was done.
May 2012 59300 mi US $75	Cracked ignition coils on #1 and 2 cylinders.
May 2013 65000 mi US $8	Low pressure fuel sensor Loud squealing noise when engine started cold.
Jan 2014 64300 mi US $350	Leaking valve cover gasket Drive belt pulley
Dec 2014 80000 mi US $7200	Idle actuator Thermostat Leaking differential seal Leaking timing cover gasket Wheel bearing
Dec 2015 83000 mi US $425	Dead battery

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Nov 2009 - Sep 2016
Jul 2011 31000 mi	Central locking stopped working. Cause was a bad door lock actuator, which caused the fuse for central locking to blow. The bad actuator and the fuse was replaced.
Aug 2015 63100 mi US $50	Bad thermostat.

BMW 3-Series in District of Columbia, United States Feb 2012 - Nov 2012
Mar 2012 32000 mi	Fuel sensor was broken
Jul 2012 36000 mi US $1100	The throttle valve actuator had to be replaced

BMW 3-Series in Rhode Island, United States May 2012 - Dec 2012
May 2012 34000 mi	Passenger side headlight out.
Dec 2012 36000 mi US $50	Engine throttle valve sensor. Christmastree of warning lights on startup; DSC, DTC, DBC, CEL, engine in limp mode. Replaced under CPO,

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Mar 2010 - Oct 2011
Nov 2010 21700 mi	Rear axle differential fluid changed to one with less viscosity - groaning noise from rear at low speed while turning. Navigation system stopped functioning

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Jul 2011 - Sep 2012
Sep 2012 68200 mi	Wheel bearing.

BMW 3-Series in Alberta, Canada Aug 2011 - Jun 2022
Oct 2011 27680 mi C $160	Dash rattle, was not solved.
Apr 2013 36880 mi	Blown door lock fuse, fixed with supplied spare fuse.
Oct 2013 41740 mi C $150	Emissions air pump hose and sensor faulty, OBDII codes 2430 and 2432. Hose replaced.
May 2020 63860 mi C $500	Right bank throttle actuator replacement
Jul 2021 63860 mi C $150	Replacement of primary oxygen sensors following exhaust system modification. Likely a self-inflicted (I made the modification) issue.

BMW 3-Series in Colorado, United States Nov 2008 - Nov 2011
Dec 2008 6100 mi	Warranty Repair - driver mirror adjustment
Apr 2009 8777 mi	Warranty Repair - Replace Differential seals, fluid
Nov 2009 15000 mi	Warranty Repair - Replace O2 sensor
Dec 2009 15500 mi	Warranty Repair - Secondary MAF sensor replaced

BMW 3-Series in Quebec, Canada Dec 2009 - Mar 2014
Sep 2010 24800 mi	Rack and pinion unit replaced.
Jun 2011 29760 mi C $60	Heat shield on left exhaust was loose. Welds were broken. Heatshield was clamped. Left front suspension metallic noise over low speed bumps. Problem replicated with mechanic, no source of problem detected.
Jun 2012 35960 mi	Both front bearings needed replacement.
Dec 2012 39680 mi C $800	Front door locking actuators replaced.

BMW 3-Series in Georgia, United States Feb 2011 - Mar 2012
Dec 2011 28000 mi	Battery wasn't fully charging due to faulty ground cable. Cable and battery were replaced under factory warranty Two interior trim pieces were broken/deteriorating and were replaced under factory warranty

BMW 3-Series in Colorado, United States Apr 2010 - Jun 2011
Jul 2010 35000 mi	Oil level sensor replaced.

BMW 3-Series in North Carolina, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2011
Jan 2010 10000 mi	Rear seat stitching separation at seat back and backrest seam.

BMW 3-Series in Georgia, United States Jul 2011 - Jan 2015
Aug 2011 37000 mi	Angel eyes bulb burned out.
Dec 2013 66000 mi US $1400	Alternator died and took battery with it. new alternator hand carried to US from the fatherland. took forever.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Dec 2012 - Apr 2017
Sep 2014 63000 mi US $150	Driver side passenger window regulator failed
Nov 2015 70000 mi	Throttle valve controller - considered part of emissions equipment.
May 2016 74000 mi US $90	fuel pressure regulator needed replacement
Oct 2016 78000 mi US $115	Right rear window regulator
Jan 2017 62700 mi US $3500	Thermostat replaced Idle control valve replaced

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Dec 2014 - Dec 2015
Dec 2015 87000 mi	Motor seized. Too expensive to repair. Will be getting a new motor and turning into a track car.

BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2014 - Dec 2015
Aug 2014 51400 mi US $300	Gasket worn out, causing exhaust leak at exit of manifold.

BMW 3-Series in Alberta, Canada Sep 2014 - Jun 2016
Dec 2014 45260 mi	Throttle Body failure. Requires replacement.
May 2015 46980 mi C $600	O2 sensor (emissions system)
Sep 2015 49600 mi C $3000	Both Throttle Value Actuators replaced due to premature wear / failure.

BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Jul 2013 - Jul 2022
Aug 2013 49200 mi US $330	right rear sensor failure
Nov 2014 66300 mi US $650	Oxygen sensor replaced, front left and right
Dec 2014 65000 mi US $600	Windshield washer fluid leaking to garage floor. Windshield washer and headlamp washer pump was replaced.
Sep 2015 79000 mi US $1800	Throttle body failure. Car went into limp mode. Max 1500 rpm & 20 mph.
Sep 2016 94000 mi US $1300	thermostat failed, replaced water pump as a preventive measure
Apr 2021 130000 mi US $1800	Drive shaft vibration. Drive shaft replaced

BMW 3-Series in Rhode Island, United States Jun 2012 - Jun 2013
Mar 2013 38000 mi US $50	Throttle valve

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BMW 3-Series in Indiana, United States Sep 2010 - Jan 2012
Dec 2011 47000 mi	Reprogrammed transmission to improve shifting at low speeds Knocking sound from lifters

BMW 3-Series in Arizona, United States Apr 2013 - Jan 2015
Jun 2013 71000 mi US $400	Main battery replacement. A recall item was taken care of during this visit.
Aug 2013 71800 mi US $75	Left rear window regulator failure . . . guess the Jeep Liberty regulator problem followed me to the 328!
Sep 2013 72000 mi US $300	Idler pulley replaced

BMW 3-Series in Alaska, United States Apr 2017 - Jun 2022
Feb 2017	Control arms. Front rotors (warranty).
Nov 2017 132000 mi US $325	front rotors replaced under warranty for the 3nd time (Brembo, Zimmerman). This finally fixed the front rotors from warping. We replaced front left caliper along with the front rotors (at 154K km we had changed the front right caliper).
Feb 2018 134000 mi	Airbag finally became available for the car.
Oct 2021 163000 mi US $1105	EMIL light on, rough idle, stalls at rest when car is at operating temp. Replaced both O2 sensors. ABS and Trac Control light on. The ABS, Trac Control, TPMS and Cruise control were not working. Adjusted driveshaft ABS/Trac sensor and replaced left rear ABS sensor.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Dec 2007 - Jun 2011
Jul 2008 16000 mi	Window sun shade replaced.
Dec 2008 28000 mi	Replaced rear side window sun screen.
Mar 2009 33000 mi	Replaced driver door mid-range speaker.
Sep 2010 71000 mi US $1200	New TCU module installed. New battery installed.

BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Nov 2010 - Jul 2018
Feb 2014 83900 mi US $4250	rattle new battery
Mar 2015 95000 mi US $600	heater blower motor no start, replace battery
Jan 2018 123000 mi US $750	grounding strap corroded Idler pulley cracked causing loud belt noise

BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Sep 2013 - Dec 2013
Sep 2013 101000 mi US $400	Combination Brake, ABS, and DTC lights come on & car drives poorly until I manually disable system.

BMW 3-Series in Oregon, United States Nov 2010 - Aug 2016
Aug 2011 20000 mi	Replaced dim radio display Replaced noisy lifters Seat Belt sticky - replaced

BMW 3-Series in Alabama, United States Apr 2011 - Aug 2019
Mar 2014 61000 mi US $50	Replaced thermostat
May 2015 68000 mi US $275	Replace ignition coils
Feb 2016 71600 mi US $1100	Head gasket and oil filter gasket
Jan 2017 72300 mi US $313	Repair passenger door pull and door lock mechanism
Sep 2017 82000 mi US $350	Driver door lock assembly

BMW 3-Series in North Carolina, United States Oct 2010 - Dec 2015
Mar 2011 42000 mi	Power door lock failed
Nov 2013 91600 mi	Problem w/ wiring caused failure of car. Quit running and would not restart. Was covered under recall.
Aug 2015 120400 mi US $400	leaky gasket

BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Jun 2008 - Feb 2013
Aug 2010 30000 mi	Had the ticking noise coming from the lifters that many people with the N52 have. Dealer replaced lifters and sound hasn't returned.
Aug 2011 46000 mi	Air Conditioner wasn't blowing out cold air. Dealer found leaky hose and replaced air conditioner components. Full functionality restored. Trunk release actuator stopped working and trunk would not open. Dealer replaced trunk release pad and functionality restored.
Nov 2012 69500 mi US $2800	AC evaporator developed a leak. Dash needed to be removed in order to replace.

BMW 3-Series in New York, United States May 2017 - Mar 2018
Jun 2017 93000 mi US $1000	Thermostat was broken.
Mar 2018 102000 mi US $1420	Crankshaft position sensor broke, engine light came in and engine stopped while running. 3 days after the sensor repair the coolant pump failed, the engine overheated and the car stalled. I have to tow it to the dealer this time, and they fixe the pump ($1,420 total cost). After picking the car up, I drove it for 2 days, and the "Service Engine" light came up. I drove for 3 more days with that light on and it finally turned itself off.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jul 2012 - Aug 2013
Feb 2013 29900 mi US $300	TPMS replaced

BMW 3-Series in California, United States May 2008 - Mar 2010
Jun 2008 1000 mi	Delay in throttle response when accelerating from a complete stop; while driving under 30 mph, stepped on the gas but the car didn't accelerate even though the engine revved all the way up. Warning light came on; happened twice within 20 minutes.
Aug 2008 5000 mi	down shift not in sync with throttle response; car does not glide smoothly to a complete stop

BMW 3-Series in British Columbia, Canada Mar 2012 - May 2013
Oct 2012 54560 mi	leaking valve cover gasket

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Feb 2009 - Apr 2011
Aug 2010 40000 mi	Power Mirror memory module failed. Motor and controller replaced; computer reprogrammed.

BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2010 - Sep 2014
Jan 2011	Noisy lifters. Replaced.
Mar 2012 46000 mi	continued to have ticking noise. Dealer replaced HEAD. Subsequently, check engine light came on, and they replaced some injector.
Jul 2013 64300 mi US $200	Ac not blowing very cold. Recharged.
Nov 2013 67400 mi US $1500	Check engine light came on repeatedly. Some pulley needed replacement as well as belt. Sensor replaced. Battery replaced.

BMW 3-Series in Colorado, United States Nov 2021 - Dec 2022
Jan 2022 143000 mi US $250	replace fuel filter

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Dec 2008 - Jan 2017
Jul 2013 40500 mi US $50	Car failed to shift to sport mode. Shift assembly and wire harness replaced. Bent sliders broken. Known issue. Cup holders jammed
Oct 2014 54000 mi US $200	Shift interlock solenoid failed.
Jan 2015 36000 mi US $100	Rear window regulators failed on both LHS and RHS.
Dec 2016 60000 mi US $2000	Automatic chuffed assembly needed to be replaced

BMW 3-Series in Missouri, United States Jun 2014 - Sep 2016
Jun 2015 88000 mi US $50	Low on freon

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States May 2010 - Jun 2018
Jan 2010 14000 mi	Replaced mirror housing. Driver's side mirror kept adjusting itself to full downward position.
Dec 2010 40000 mi	Stereo made buzzing sound, and intermittently did not work. Dealer replaced a connector and did something to the software.
Apr 2011 44000 mi	Steering vector electronic device went bad. They replaced the device under warranty.
Sep 2011 55000 mi	AC condensor developed mildew. They applied some treatment they said would work. The smell went away for a while, but has since come back a little.
Apr 2013 78500 mi US $450	Tensioner and pulley broke; replaced, and also replaced belt.
Jun 2013 81000 mi US $650	Front control arm bushings were bad. Replaced them. Now car rides like new again.
Sep 2014 106000 mi US $135	Airbag and seatbelt warning lights were active.
Dec 2015 122000 mi US $125	Head gasket replacement. $1000 at the shop, but I did it in a day at home.
Jun 2016 125000 mi US $150	Rough idle, funky radio readout, then failure to start. Turns out battery and alternator were toast. Shop changed battery. When problem reappeared, I changed alternator. Will report as two repairs. Rough idle, funky radio readout, then failure to start. Turns out battery and alternator were toast. Shop changed battery. When problem reappeared, I changed alternator w/ salvage part. Will report as two repairs.
Dec 2016 127000 mi US $700	ABS module failed. Cost to replace is 3500. Instead, removed unit and sent to Module Masters. Then I replaced, towed to a shop, and had them flush the system and reprogram. Car was out of commission for a while while module got repaired.
Mar 2017 131000 mi US $200	Starter failed. I bought an off-brand starter and replaced myself in two afternoons. Starter is located under and behind intake manifold, thus it is very difficult to reach.
Jun 2018 140000 mi US $400	Valve cover failed, causing oil filter housing gasket to fail. I replaced the valve cover and the oil filter housing gasket. This took me a whole day and a few hundred in parts; the dealer quoted me nearly $3k.

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BMW 3-Series in New York, United States May 2011 - Dec 2017
Jun 2013 62000 mi	Bulb failure warning light
Dec 2013 69000 mi	Valve cover leaking oil
Jun 2014 76000 mi	leaking valve cover gasket and eccentric shaft sensor
Dec 2016 111000 mi US $200	Leaking oil filter housing gasket

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Jun 2008 - Mar 2013
Jul 2008 620 mi	License plates brackets vibrates annoyingly. Engine is slightly lumpy at idle, but the engine runs fine while cruising or accelerating. Drive by wire throttle input requires slightly heavy foot to get the car moving off the line. When the car does decide to move forward, it pulls a bit hard. Smooth start off the line is impossible to achieve. No problems while cruising though.
Oct 2008 1860 mi	Noticed valve-ticking noise for a few weeks and then disappeared. Didn't bother going to dealer since according to BMW service advisers, this is "normal"... this according to experiences of others in BMW forums.
Feb 2009 3100 mi	Problem originally occurred 3 mos. after possession but gradually getting worse, albeit very slowly. Very slight steering wheel play and a mild noticeable "thud" felt on the steering wheel when turning.
Mar 2009 3100 mi	Same problem last month - Problem originally occurred 3 mos. after possession but gradually getting worse, albeit very slowly. Very slight steering wheel play and a mild noticeable "thud" felt on the steering wheel when turning.
Aug 2009 4960 mi	- annual maintenance - steering "knock"; could not replicate; no repair done
Jul 2010 9300 mi	same minor issue with steering. feels like something is loose when turning the wheel esp. on cold starts. dealer says within tolerance.

BMW 3-Series in Michigan, United States Jun 2017 - Nov 2021
Feb 2018 98000 mi US $900	Starter failure

BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Nov 2007 - Jun 2011
Dec 2009 11000 mi	Fog light bulb replaced. Leaky tire valve was fixed.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Aug 2017 - Sep 2017
Sep 2017 66000 mi US $300	oil pan leak. replaced gasket and aluminum bolts

BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2010 - Sep 2014
May 2010 39000 mi	Driver side window chatters due to misaligned gasket. Fuel plug needed replacement was hard to remove and insert Rear speaker shelf creaks (plastic rear defuser rubs on metal frame) 1. Driver side window chatters due to misaligned gasket. (fixed) 2. Fuel plug needed replacement was hard to remove and insert (replaced with new one for free) 3. Rear speaker shelf creaks (plastic rear defuser rubs on metal frame)
Feb 2011 48000 mi	Replaced all hydraulic valve lifters on intake and exhaust side of head. They were making ticking sounds and getting loud at times. BMW has a new part and so far engine is not ticking after the repair. Replaced all hydraulic valve lifters on intake and exhaust side of head. They were making ticking sounds and getting loud at times. BMW has a new part and so far engine is not ticking after the repair. Warranty repair my cost $0
Dec 2012 66000 mi US $50	Check Engine light came on. Code was related to the ozone sensor on the radiator. The dealer had to reprogram the car computer with the latest firmware. This cleared the fault.
Jan 2014 67300 mi	Was getting hesitation and miss-fires. Changed the spark plugs which seemed to resolve the problem.
Jul 2014 76000 mi US $1400	The motor mount bolts failed when I was going over a small bump in the road. I did not notice and this led to me breaking the half axle over another bump in the road. I had the dealer replace the motor mount and an indi do the half axle

BMW 3-Series in New Mexico, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2014
Jan 2012 58800 mi	Thought it was just a front blinker bulb, but turned out to be a short circuit that required replacement of entire headlamp
Oct 2013 60200 mi US $400	Comfort access key fob does not lock or unlock doors. Need a replacement and then must program it for comfort featture (unlock doors by just touching handle and no need to put key into ignition).
Dec 2013 61000 mi US $872	Right front blinker went out. Swapped bulb, but that did not fix problem. Socket was smokey. Took car to dealer, who said that entire headlamp assembly had to be replaced. Shocking!
Apr 2014 62200 mi US $600	Windshield washer Pump failed

BMW 3-Series in Arizona, United States Nov 2008 - Mar 2017
Sep 2008 32377 mi US $411	A/C was not producing cold air and dealer diagnosed issue to leaking evaporator. Replaced evaporator and recharged refrigerant. Dealer reported during inspection that belt tensioner was separating. Replaced tensioner and belt.
Dec 2014 35000 mi	Creak from front of car in cold weather when driving over speed bump. Dealer diagnosed as failing control arm bushing and replaced.
Jun 2015 39000 mi US $575	Performed valve cover gasket replacement due to small leak around edge.
Dec 2015 42000 mi US $180	Steering wheel feels loose and sometimes creaks when cold in the morning. Took car in for wheel alignment, deal inspected and did not find any issues. Will continue to monitor.
Mar 2016 44000 mi US $600	Oil level / condition sensor was showing fault in Bavarian Technic no warning light. Dealer replaced sensor.
Dec 2016 51000 mi US $781	Gas smell inside vehicle. Shop saw leak around fuel filter/regulator on passenger side. Recommended replace both fuel pump and regulator/filter assemblies.

BMW 3-Series in Alberta, Canada Nov 2009 - Sep 2011
Sep 2009 9300 mi	rattly noise from engine - not repaired, but changed oil. Was told this was normal for this model year and engine ...
Jun 2010 15500 mi	Rattly noise from engine (sounds like a deisel truck). This time dealer said the valve lifter solenoids had failed and were replaced under warrnty
Jul 2011 26660 mi	Transmission hesitating and shifting rough. BMW claims the tran 'learning' software was confused/corrupted. Had to be cleared, updated from Toronto and then 'relearned the basics.' 3 days later got car back and seems OK.

BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2014 - Aug 2015
Feb 2014 95000 mi US $900	Replace failed eccentric shaft sensor
Dec 2014 115000 mi US $150	Oil pan gasket leak
Apr 2015 123000 mi US $250	Transfer Case has a leak
May 2015 123000 mi US $50	Right rear window regulator failed Window Regulator needed to be replaced.

BMW 3-Series in Wyoming, United States Nov 2016 - Apr 2017
Feb 2017 57000 mi US $670	Original battery needed replaced and registered. Had an alignment performed.

BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Jun 2011 - Jun 2018
Apr 2014 59000 mi US $2400	Owner noticed a drive belt squeek. Dealership investigated and noticed that the tensioner spring for the drive belt had bent, so the drive belt was rubbing against the engine. The entire tensioner and belt was replaced.
Oct 2014 61300 mi US $1200	All inner and outer tie rods replaced as they were seized. Alignment performed.
Apr 2017 72000 mi US $1600	Cracked coolant expansion tank Valve cover gasket had to be replaced.
Aug 2017 74000 mi US $1200	Tune up: replaced spark plugs, cleaned fuel system.

BMW 3-Series in Connecticut, United States Feb 2009 - Sep 2015
Sep 2015 72000 mi US $730	Tire pressure sensor replacement

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BMW 3-Series in Michigan, United States Dec 2016 - Apr 2017
Mar 2017 79000 mi US $200	New battery installed

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Apr 2009 - Jun 2011
Mar 2010 23000 mi	exhaust valve lifters

BMW 3-Series in Ohio, United States Jul 2012 - Dec 2015
Nov 2015 78000 mi US $200	Engine ECU needed updating to clear CELs

BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2011 - Jul 2013
Jun 2011 27000 mi	Both mirror motors replaced under original warranty. Both mirrors would not retain memory.
Mar 2012 37000 mi US $114	Thermostat was bad. Radiator fan kept coming on and stayin on. BMW usa agreed to pay 1/3, dealer paid 1/3 and I paid remaining balance. I argued this was a defective part for this positive outcome. (part failed at only 36,500 miles).
Apr 2013 53500 mi	shock absorber spacers left in and damage to the dust boots resulted.
Jul 2013 56000 mi US $1700	Complete failure of DSC (ABS pump and electronic control module) assembly. Dash lights were on (brake, dsc, abs - all yellow)

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jun 2008 - Oct 2017
Jan 2012 31000 mi	Service Engine Soon light came on, software update

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BMW 3-Series in New Hampshire, United States Aug 2013 - Sep 2016
Apr 2014 42800 mi US $560	Small plastic tabs that hold 5 cent headlamp bulb retainer clip was broken off in light bucket. Replaced light assembly. Without it bulb rattles in housing and filament breaks. Poor design, very easy to move retainer clip past its range of motion.

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Sep 2011 - Jun 2018
Nov 2013 84940 mi C $350	starter motor
Jan 2018 135160 mi C $800	Left rear wheel bearing
Jun 2018 140120 mi C $500	Transfer case actuator motor replaced

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BMW 3-Series in Great Britain Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
May 2017 95000 mi £330	Three of the original wheels had cracks in, one wheel had two cracks in. Had to replace all four wheels.
Aug 2017 95000 mi £200	Bearings on the alternator were beginning to fail, new belt was also purchased.
Dec 2017 98000 mi £925	Timing chain

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BMW 3-Series in Michigan, United States Mar 2008 - Jun 2022
Sep 2008 7000 mi	Gaskets between each of two turbos and catalytic converters required replacement as they allowed exhaust gasses to escape (made a lot of noise). When engine is cold and outside temperature is 50 deg F or below; automatic transmission will engage at rest with a pronounced jerk while foot is still moving from brake to accelerator.
Dec 2008 10000 mi	Two trunk sensors became damaged through normal use and required replacement (sense when trunk is almost closed and allow trunk to self lock). Alarm did not chirp when locked and nav did not have required screen available to change setting so alarm software was reflashed/reinstalled.
Feb 2009 11000 mi	High pressure fuel pump failed - car would not operate.
Jun 2009 16000 mi	Transmission software update for cold engine "jerk" and engine software update to fix problem with accelerator tip-in lag. Replacement of left side DRL/side marker bulbs and housing due to failure.
Jul 2009 17000 mi	Replacement of right side DRL/side marker bulbs and housing due to failure. RHS muffler rattles during turns, loose structure inside muffler and will be replaced under warranty - part ordered.
Aug 2009 19000 mi	One of two mufflers was replaced under mfg warranty
Oct 2010 31000 mi	Replaced high pressure fuel pump; second replacement under warranty. Warranty from Mfg for 10 years.
May 2011 35700 mi	Replacement of steering rack on car. During diagonsis of steering problem dealer dropped one wheel off the alignment machine damaging fan shroud and coolant hoses - everything replaced and car detailed for free with appology.
Jul 2011 37000 mi	Nylon cable which holds headliner in place when hard top stows or is closed was wearing through outer sheathing. Replacement kit ordered.
Aug 2011 37700 mi	Repaired - no other problems
Sep 2017 60660 mi US $1200	Thrust bushings. It was a shop recommendation after regular, scheduled annual service. After replacement I noticed that there was not as much suspension noise when driving with the top down as I had heard before. No other noticeable changes. Replace front brake pads and wear items
Nov 2019 73000 mi US $1400	Replace electric water pump, coolant, thermostat
Sep 2021 84000 mi US $25	Replaced convertible top lines that position interior headliner when top retracts due to failure.
May 2022 90000 mi US $1020	One ignition sensor and solenoid failed causing vehicle to go into limp mode. Replaced transmission fluid, 90K service. Oil change, checked coolant levels and all other fluid levels.

BMW 3-Series in Arizona, United States Nov 2015 - May 2019
May 2017 80000 mi US $376	Airbag fault.

BMW 3-Series in Tennessee, United States Sep 2014 - Sep 2014
Sep 2014 120000 mi US $950	false readings causing shift into "reduced power/take to dealer" mode.

BMW 3-Series in Maryland, United States Apr 2010 - Jun 2011
Jun 2010 35000 mi	Hpfp replacement. Rattling passenger seat-not fixed. Dents on passenger side-not taken care of. Rattling from underneath-told normal turbo start up operation.
Oct 2010 42000 mi	CEL on. Limited power. No acceleration. PCM reflashed. Leather flaking off passenger side door pull. Part ordered from Germany. Not replaced yet.

BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2014 - Sep 2016
Sep 2016 108000 mi US $1300	Auxiliary fan and motor

BMW 3-Series in Missouri, United States Apr 2012 - Apr 2017
Feb 2014 29000 mi US $150	The slider for 3 of the 4 dashboard vents fell off. Minor, but still needs to be replaced.
Jun 2015 34000 mi	Battery has been prompting some warning lights. It was original, so due to be replaced.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Aug 2008 - Jan 2009
Sep 2008 2000 mi	Hard brake pedal on starting the car. Replaced booster control valve and pipe. Hard brake pedal before starting. Dealer replaced entire brake booster & master cylinder; bled the brakes. No other instances of hard brake pedal before starting after this repair.
Oct 2008 2000 mi	Leak at convertible roof seal where roof meets a-pillar/windshield frame. Leaks presented themselves on both driver and passenger side.
Nov 2008 2000 mi	Unresolved water leaks at A-pillar/Windshield frame junction with Convertible roof. Water drip trails occure on both driver and passenger windows.
Dec 2008 2000 mi	Continuing unresolved water leak where convertible roof meets A-Pillar/Windshield frame.

BMW 3-Series in Washington, United States Jul 2010 - Jul 2013
Oct 2012 25000 mi	Squeak on when turning. CV Joint issue

BMW 3-Series in British Columbia, Canada May 2008 - Sep 2015
Jan 2010 9920 mi	Convertible top would occasionally stick at passenger corner of windshield when opening. Problem not in evidence at dealer.
Feb 2010 10540 mi	Convertible top does not always open smoothly.
May 2010 11240 mi	Problem 1, top would stick when opening. "corona" light surrounding right headlamp replaced.
Sep 2010 13020 mi	Rattling roof Right corona light replaced (2nd time)
Aug 2014 37200 mi C $1500	Water pump and thermostat replacement. Thermostat was not failing prior to water pump issue but afterwards the old part would not pass a hot water test.
Nov 2014 39020 mi C $35	Halo lightbulb replacement

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Sep 2010 - Jan 2012
Nov 2011 4000 mi	Fuel pump 2nd one in a month replaced. The first was on recall that pump failed. Car in limp mode was towed. Since 2007 BMW has not made the pump right.

BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Dec 2010 - Mar 2011
Feb 2011 31000 mi	brought car in for Left front daytime running lights to be replaced.

BMW 3-Series in South Carolina, United States Nov 2015 - Dec 2015
Dec 2015 87000 mi US $900	Replaced water pump

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Jul 2013 - Jun 2015
Nov 2013 52900 mi US $50	Water Pump was replaced
Jul 2014 57000 mi US $3000	Replaced Tie Rods
Mar 2015 67000 mi US $4000	OIL LEAKS , SERVICE, NEW TIRES

BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Sep 2007 - May 2011
Apr 2010 16200 mi	High pressure fuel pump died, car broke down and was towed to dealer. Fixed next day, no problem since.
Sep 2010 19000 mi	Glovebox was unable to be opened. New latching mechanism was ordered, now works normally

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BMW 3-Series in Great Britain Feb 2015 - Jul 2016
Mar 2015 44000 mi £2500	Clutch slippage worn bushes
Jul 2016 56000 mi £560	Electric water pump replaced

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BMW 3-Series in Wisconsin, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2017
Apr 2016 76000 mi US $1400	Water pump failed. Water pump and thermostat replaced

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Aug 2008 - Jun 2022
Sep 2008 2480 mi	Compass showed wrong direction. Adaptive lighting on Driver's side did not move with Steering. Rear seat did not latch back properly/easily after dropping down.
Jun 2009 13020 mi C $100	Seat Heating leaving marks on inside sides of seat. Resting points of Hardtop creating marks on plastic trim at the back of the car, above the trunk.
Dec 2009 19840 mi	Seat Heating leaving marks on inside sides of leather seat.
Dec 2011 44640 mi	Check engine light on. Car running jerky. Engine was cold. The problem took 20-25 of warming up for the engine to run smooth. Keyfob reported mis-firing injectors to the dealer.
Feb 2012 45540 mi	Engine jerky and misfiring again.
May 2012 47000 mi	Engine still misfiring ocassionally. Check engine light would go on and and then later would be off, especially after engine warmed up. USB Audio stopped working
Jul 2012 47840 mi	Buffeting sound at 60-65 km/h & 90-95 km/hr
Sep 2012 48360 mi C $500	Wheels balanced and aligned to fix buffeting sound. Sound still there, and now the dealer says its because of feathering and uneven wear on tires. Had to pay for the above USB Audio highlighted for repair again
Jul 2013 62000 mi C $5000	Turbo Actuators were acting up.
Nov 2014 80840 mi C $1000	Ignition coil replaced Injector replaced
Mar 2015 86180 mi C $4000	Turbocharger replaced. Injectors replaced. Engine still misses occasionally.
Sep 2015 91760 mi C $3500	Coolant Pump & Thermostat failed. Both were replaced. Wheel bushings were leaking. Replaced. Required to get wheel alignment correct. Wheel Bearing noisy.
Nov 2015 93560 mi C $1200	Wheel bearing was replaced.
Jul 2016 100000 mi C $2500	Engine became erratic on a long trip, and went into extra slow "Limp" mode. Had to be towed. Being in an unknown area far from major cities, the nearest dealer was 100 km away. Faulty throttle body was the diagnosis, and was replaced. Check Engine and warning lights. Vacuum leaks and loud whining sound from engine while accelarating. Turbo defective. Leaks were repaired. Turbos were changed.
Nov 2016 104160 mi	Something wrong with the blow valve.
Jun 2018 124000 mi C $1000	Ignition misfires and fuel bleeding. Nothing has been done yet. Car is drive-able, and runs fine after the engine is heats up to normal running temperature. It keeps giving check-engine lights until the engine warms up, and I keep clearing the codes. Problem has not been fixed because of scheduling issues on my part.

BMW 3-Series in Georgia, United States Nov 2011 - Aug 2017
Dec 2011 47000 mi	Loose rubber pad at driver side door opening.
Dec 2013 64000 mi US $750	Water pump failed
Jan 2014 78300 mi US $250	Thermostat failed
Jun 2014 68000 mi US $1500	Replace worn out shock supports, alignment, and oil change.
Apr 2015 75500 mi US $450	Headlight washer cover came off. Had to replace the pump to get the new cover.
May 2016 84100 mi US $850	turbo low pressure system needed to be replaced
Jan 2017 90000 mi	Oil pan gasket and head gasket were leaking oil Rear passenger side bearing and hub went bad

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BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Jul 2015 - Dec 2016
Dec 2016 97960 mi C $4263	Throttle actuators replaced for bank 1 & 2 Thermostat replaced with new O rings Left Turn signal bulb

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BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Jan 2013 - Mar 2016
Jul 2013 27000 mi US $100	glove box lock actuator replaced
Apr 2014 29200 mi US $100	lower latch for glovebox jammed again. fixed this time.

BMW 3-Series in New York, United States May 2015 - Dec 2016
Dec 2016 54000 mi US $250	replaced O2 sensors

BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Apr 2010 - Jun 2018
Jul 2012 4000 mi	Dead battery. Kept maintained on a battery tender. Normally get 7-10 years service from batteries (my existing 2006 X5 being a perfect example...still have original oem battery maintaining the same way).

BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Sep 2014 - May 2015
Apr 2015 50000 mi US $3000	Both actuators

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Oct 2010 - Feb 2013
Jun 2011 35000 mi

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BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Nov 2011 - Jan 2014
May 2012 46000 mi	Ticking noise: Replaced exhaust camshaft hydraulic valve lifters and rockers. Convertible C-pillar trim contacting interior quarter panel trim when top is closed: Replaced required components from repair kit 54.37.7.175.575
Jun 2012 48000 mi	Noise from rear when driving over bumps in the rain: replaced perimeter seal for convertible rear roof section.
Jun 2013 63000 mi	Rough idle and rough running. Programmed and encoded entire car per bulletin 122112.
Aug 2013 66000 mi US $1280	Replaced leaking front thrust bushings and replaced rear shocks because the driver side shock was leaking.
Oct 2013 68500 mi US $50	Replaced electronic junction box and re-programmed. Also replaced front brakes and pads under extended maintenance warranty.

BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Oct 2013 - Apr 2018
Dec 2013 52000 mi US $50	Clicking hydraulic lifters. Lifters and rockers replaced under CPO. Known problem on engines built pre Nov 2008 according to independent BMW online forums and SIB.
May 2014 55100 mi US $300	Front control arm bushings. I replaced both front control arms. The control arm had both the bushing and ball joint. Problem was detected prior to wheel alignment after purchase and mounting of new tires.
Jul 2014 56300 mi US $50	Transmission would not go into Sport mode. Shifter is electronically connected to the transmission. Dealer replaced shifter. I researched the problem on BMW forums and found the issue was related with wiring to the shifter. No warning light. Convt hard top made knocking noises behind driver seat area when traveling over rough road or somewhat shallow potholes. Turning up radio didn't block noise. Dealer adjusted top, charged 3 hours of service. Car interior sounds like new.
Aug 2014 58000 mi US $50	Car ran like it was a 4 cyldr, bad idle, Autozone OBC Scan detected Camshaft Pos Snsr & misfire on Cyl 1. The inlet Cmshft Pos Snsr was replaced. Cyl 1 coil was bad, dealer replaced all under CPO. Dlr claimed all coils were older version.
Mar 2015 61000 mi US $50	Valve cover gasket leak, dealer repaired once before under CPO. Driver's seat belt would not recoil. Covered under CPO. Belt Tensioner was making intermittent loud noise. Dealer tested batter and suggested it be replaced.
Sep 2015 64000 mi US $50	Oil pan gasket leak.
Oct 2015 65000 mi US $50	Oil Filter Housing Gasket
Mar 2016 73000 mi US $75	CEL P0301 - Misfire in Cyl 1. Pulled the spark plug in Cyl 1. Spark plug was worn, central electrode was warn (no point) Original BMW Marked NKG Plugs. Replaced all spark plugs. Reset CEL.
Jun 2017 85000 mi US $150	Low Coolant Warning - Replaced Upper Radiator Hose and the Expansion Tank Breather Hose to correct issue.
Sep 2017 86500 mi	Driver's Takata Airbag Recall. (Funny, when I asked the service manager if my car was affected when the news first broke over 2 years ago, he said "No, this is a BMW")
Nov 2017 89000 mi US $1000	Valve cover gasket (VCG) repair. - Here's the history: VCG, replaced at 50155, 63685, and 89000. Oil and filter change.

BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Dec 2008 - Dec 2014
Dec 2011 48000 mi	front control arms replaced, $875 billed to BMW

BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Apr 2012 - Apr 2013
Feb 2013 45900 mi US $750	Starter failure

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BMW 3-Series in Great Britain Mar 2011 - Mar 2012
Jan 2012 £308	Rear wheel bearing failed

BMW 3-Series in Quebec, Canada Jan 2020 - Feb 2022
Jun 2020 69741 mi C $1000	4 shocks/strut replacement 2 front strut mounts 2 rear shock mount 2 front springs 2 front top plate
Nov 2020 72054 mi C $300	1x Ignition coil failed. Belt shredded due to oil leak. Replaced belt

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BMW 3-Series in Great Britain May 2012 - Jun 2022
Oct 2012 30000 mi	Headlamp washer stuck. Attempted repair. Needed new unit
Dec 2012 31000 mi	Headlamp washer eventually replaced.
Jan 2014	Coolant leak. Tracked to cracked expansion tank. Replaced
May 2014 45000 mi	NOX sensor failed Switch for convertible roof failed
May 2015 55000 mi £500	leaking gaskets. replaced
Jun 2015 57000 mi £1000	burst coolant pipes
Jun 2017 90000 mi	Main fuel pump failed and replaced Oxygen sensor failed
Sep 2017 92000 mi	Induction [ignition] coil failure
Oct 2017 91000 mi £500	Another induction [ignition] coil and “recalibrated”
Mar 2018 95000 mi £600	Injector
May 2018 98000 mi £130	left dimmed headlamp needed wheel arch removed to refit
Apr 2021 100000 mi £300	Gasket

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BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States May 2010 - Apr 2013
Jun 2010 23000 mi	Loud/noisy radiator fan, radiator fan blade(s) broken. Fan and shroud replaced under warranty.
Nov 2011 30000 mi	Air conditioner needed to be repaired, was not blowing cold. Air conditioner replaced by the dealer at no cost.
Oct 2012 33300 mi US $500	Original battery died, replacement cost including "registration" c $480 ($425 with BMWCCA discount).
Dec 2012 35000 mi US $570	Emissions system problem.
Apr 2013 36000 mi US $50	Replacement of screen wash motor, covered under SGI extended warranty with $50 deductible. Recall item covered re: battery terminal. Maintenance program covered: Oil Change, Wiper Blades, Spark Plug replacement.

BMW 3-Series in Arizona, United States Aug 2009 - Dec 2012
Nov 2009 17000 mi	Fuel pump replaced at 17K miles. Car did not start immediately when cold, 3 hours labor.
Jan 2010 30400 mi	Left muffler replaced. Butterfly vibrated making significant rattling noise. Two hours labor.
Jun 2010 28000 mi	second fuel pump
Jul 2010 29000 mi	another fuel pump
Oct 2010 33000 mi	Navigation hard drive failed
Jul 2011 47000 mi	Navigation gives disk error message, when navigation system is working or has address or location has been requested.
Feb 2012 54300 mi	Turbos were replaced. Comfort access failed. Right door handle malfunction, could not open car unless I used the key.
Jul 2012 56300 mi	Oil sensor was bad. Car was experiencing a small leak.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jul 2008 - Jun 2018
Aug 2009 12000 mi	Bad fuel injector. Replaced.
Mar 2010 20000 mi	Failure of High Pressure Fuel Pump.
Aug 2016 50000 mi US $850	Low pressure fuel sensor replaced.
Dec 2017 53000 mi US $1600	Electric Water Pump Failed. Replaced Electric Water Pump, Thermostat and Radiator Cap.
Apr 2018 54000 mi US $600	Hoses + Gaskets for Cooling system and thermostat need replacement - leaking.

BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Mar 2009 - Feb 2012
Aug 2010 8000 mi	Sensor for passenger seat airbag and seat belt malfunctioned.
Oct 2010 9000 mi	When a seatbelt/airbag sensor was replaced at an earlier repair, the wire connector was not properly crimped and had to be recrimped.
Oct 2011 12000 mi	Seat belt sensor replaced.
Jan 2012 12000 mi	seat belt sensor failed again,

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Apr 2014 - Sep 2014
Feb 2014 62000 mi US $4500	Bushing change and shock leak

BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Dec 2015 - Jun 2016
Jan 2016 130000 mi US $5000	Water pump failed on a freezing cold day stranded me on a tollway with 10 year old in freezing cold. Part was previously repaired by Fields BMW 18 months earlier failed on a very hot day. was covered by 2 year guarantee but was a pain Water pump failed and I was stranded on the side of the highway in -5F weather with a 10 year old. Second time the Water pump failed. 1 st time was September 2014. It was supposedly repaired/replaced by Fields Automotive group. I suspect that a faulty repair job was the cause for the second failure. Also had 2 run-flat tires burst a sidewall when I hit a construction zone on the tollway. This car started to fail regularly after 100,000 miles so I traded it in.

BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Sep 2008 - Mar 2010
Oct 2009 25000 mi	replaced trim panel set around rear-view mirror to eliminate a rattle reprogrammed control modules (Bulletin #24 05 09 Defect code #00 24 39 01 00) to remedy hard shifting caused by erratic torque converter lock-up
Dec 2009 26000 mi	Replaced Driver-side seatbelt assembly. It was so sensitive that it would lock when pulling the belt out. Changed out the Passenger-side Foglamp bulb

BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Mar 2014 - Mar 2016
Mar 2016 40000 mi	Air conditioner not blowing cool air. Test at dealer. Needed a new evaporator.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Apr 2018 - May 2018
Apr 2018 55000 mi US $572	replaced intake hoses to turbos much improved performance

BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Aug 2013 - Mar 2015
Nov 2013 74900 mi US $50	Turbochargers were replaced under an extended warranty and recall warranty to cure wastegate rattling while the engine slows down from 3000+ rpms Oil Filter housing gasket failure cased leak, fixed under warranty. Transmission mechatronic/valve body sleeves failed, causing leak. Repaired under warranty. Fuel filler door lock actuator failure, repaired under warranty. Leak emanating from coolant overflow tank, overflow tank replaced under warranty.

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BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States May 2008 - Jan 2022
Jul 2009 17000 mi	angel eye (headlight) burned out
Dec 2009 24000 mi	the other angle eye burned out
Jun 2011 41000 mi	I noticed the engine ran rough for a minute on cold, wet mornings at the same time I learned of the recall. Recall fixed the problem by replacing five of six injectors.
Sep 2012 53000 mi US $50	replaced burned out head light
Nov 2012 56100 mi US $650	replaced angel eye
May 2013 65100 mi US $75	blown fuse in cigarette ac adapter circuit
Jun 2014 78000 mi US $1200	fuel injectors replaced
Oct 2016 112000 mi US $487	replaced pads
Aug 2017 116000 mi US $1500	replaced compressor & condenser
May 2018 122000 mi US $50	warning light that tire pressure system is inactive; and flashing low tire pressure. tire sensors were found to be putting out good strength signal; have not yet attempted to diagnose/repair the computer monitoring system for this - I just manually check tire pressures just like in the old days (tires switched from run flats to normal)

BMW 3-Series in Utah, United States Jan 2012 - Dec 2014
May 2012 76700 mi US $1600	oil leak found in seal near oil filter driver side headlight intermittently goes out brake light in trunk lid failed seat belt valets failed to catch seat belt for hand over
Jan 2013 84000 mi US $2000	Replaced belly pan under front right side/wheelwell
Apr 2013 84700 mi US $1100	Water pump and thermostat failed

BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States May 2009 - Aug 2011
Jan 2011 13800 mi	replaced corona ring headlight bulb

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Feb 2012 - Sep 2017
Aug 2013 55200 mi US $120	Replaced battery
Nov 2015 77900 mi US $1300	Replaced low pressure fuel pump

BMW 3-Series in Nevada, United States Jan 2008 - Jun 2018
Aug 2009 22000 mi	Rough shift in sport mode with moderate acceleration. More noticeable third to fourth and fourth to fifth gears.
Jan 2011 40000 mi	reflash Wind noise not appreciated by shop mechanic Two, isolated incidents where radio/CD player not functional.
Sep 2011 43000 mi	Had windshield wipers replaced at last visit. One of these wipers was too long and overhung windshield. That wiper blade was replaced at this visit.
Feb 2015 58000 mi US $750	Faulty spark plug and coil
Sep 2015 61000 mi	Transmission would not manually upshift with shifter in SPORT MODE.

BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Jul 2010 - Oct 2013
May 2011 35700 mi	car would not accelerate properly above 60 mph service engine light came on..after multiple tests to confirm the issue, they clean the intake valves..
Dec 2011 48000 mi	Noise in the dashboard took 2 days to locate then a few hours to repair. Part was replaced in dash as well as had supports added above the part to stop a recurrence.
Mar 2012 53000 mi	coils in two valves failed and needed to be repaired/replaced.
Jun 2012 57000 mi	replaced oxygen sensor.
Oct 2013 81000 mi	ignition coils, plugs, I have no idea why it took 3 days

BMW 3-Series in British Columbia, Canada Mar 2010 - Apr 2011
Mar 2010 12400 mi	Changed Fuel Pump + Inject due to High Pressure Fuel Pump Failure

BMW 3-Series in South Australia, Australia Aug 2013 - Jun 2018
Sep 2013 40300 mi	Diagnose HP fuel pump, variable pressure at or below minimum pressure
Oct 2013 40300 mi A $1200	Replace HP fuel pump - dealer not interested, but indicated $240/ hr to diagnose and would take 1 whole day. Then repairs could continue. I estimate $3,000
Jan 2017 44200 mi A $100	occasional misfiring under load causing Engine Management light to come on and occasionally goes into "limp home" mode. changed spark plugs, now drives like a new car.
Jun 2018 69440 mi A $7900	Rebuild ZF transmission due to wear on 3-4 selector. now completely rebuilt with new software and torque converter.

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BMW 3-Series in California, United States Dec 2008 - Apr 2012
Sep 2009 26000 mi	SI B 13 04 09 Fuel Systems SUBJECT N54 - Diagnosis of Cold Start Rough Running with Misfire Faults
Nov 2010 42000 mi	long crank-related to Fuel Pump-fixed with software update
Dec 2011 58000 mi	Turbo vacuum problem causing check engine lights on accel; no other symptoms; dealer said it was not covered under Certifed warranty; quoted $1400 for replacement of all vacuum hoses; declined repair pending further research.
Apr 2012 61000 mi	Turbo vacuum problem when sold. Traded car because felt BMW should have covered it.

BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Sep 2010 - Jun 2011
Nov 2010 22000 mi	ses light on, long cranks at start still drove fine reflashed, hpfp supposedly fine

BMW 3-Series in Connecticut, United States May 2016 - Jun 2016
May 2016 92000 mi US $250	Spark plugs changed at 20k service. Engine Oil Leak plugged.

BMW 3-Series in District of Columbia, United States Apr 2013 - Jul 2020
Aug 2013 105000 mi US $55	The tire pressure monitor sensor indicated low tire pressure on the front passenger side tire even after the tire was inflated to the correct pressure. The dealer reset the computer, and the sensor alert went away.
Dec 2014 111000 mi US $800	One of the low-beam headlights needed to be replaced. Battery failed to hold a charge.
Apr 2015 112000 mi	Tilt-forward of the passenger seat broke, making it unable to stay upright. Required a simple fix.
Sep 2017 124500 mi US $3100	Large amounts of oil began leaking from the engine. This was caused by the clutch wearing out and damaging the flywheel. Clutch, flywheel, and flywheel gasket were replaced.
Oct 2017 125000 mi US $3200	Oil filter housing gasket was leaking onto the coolant hose, causing a coolant leak. Coolant hose and oil filter housing gasket were replaced. Alert lights indicated a problem with the brakes. On inspection, the brake sensors were broken. Brake sensors were replaced. A headlight and two brake lights went out. Bulbs replaced.
Aug 2018 128000 mi US $350	Tire pressure sensors were not working Passenger side view mirror was not working. The wire had been disconnected when body repair was done.
Jan 2020 127000 mi US $500	Clutch cable broke. Fixed by mechanic

BMW 3-Series in Indiana, United States Jul 2008 - Mar 2010
May 2008 2500 mi	Replace Airbag Control Module under warranty

BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States May 2012 - May 2016
Sep 2012 35000 mi	Fuel vapor retention /ventilation system. Driver and passenger seats' latches (to fold seatback for rear entry)not working correctly. Driver side interior doortrim peeling, rips in driver seat leatherette and parking brake boot.
May 2013 39700 mi US $25	Fuel vapor recovery system Service engine soon light
Dec 2013 44000 mi	Failed high pressure fuel pump
Feb 2014 44000 mi	Failed Bushings
May 2014 45000 mi	Replace leaking water pump
Jul 2014 47300 mi	Master cylinder lacking brake fluid. Possibly bad brake sensor.
Oct 2014 49000 mi	New ABS pump
Feb 2015 51100 mi US $1922	Replace valve cover gasket and crankshaft seal
Jun 2015 54000 mi US $649	Replace oil filter stand gasket
Jul 2015 54700 mi US $239	Hose leak
Aug 2015 55700 mi	Bad coils Bad oxygen sensor
Mar 2016 62000 mi	Oil leak in crankshafts. Replace abs module, additional parts BMW roundrel fell off hood

BMW 3-Series in North Carolina, United States Jun 2008 - Sep 2010
Apr 2009 10000 mi	The car experienced a misfire on cylinder #5. The dealer was unable to reproduce, so they swapped the plug, coil, and injector each to a different cylinder. If it happens again, they said they will know which part to replace.
May 2009 11000 mi	A fuel injector failed on the highway, causing the engine to turn off. It took 6 days of my time for the shop to get the correct part to repair the car (they ordered the wrong part at first).
Jan 2010 20000 mi	Experienced heavy engine misfire on cylinder #5 for the third time. Dealer replaced the coil pack, though they said that they were unable to reproduce the problem. Problem returned 1 week after the car was returned. It is still not resolved.
Feb 2010 21000 mi	Engine misfire on cylinder 5. Replaced high pressure fuel pump, cleaned intake manifold. Problem occurred 5 days after delivery from repair, still waiting for additional appointment to try to fix it again.
Mar 2010 23000 mi	Experienced engine misfire again. This time the shop said it was a software problem, and that there was no available software update to fix it. They also said that there was no guarantee of one in the future.
Aug 2010 34000 mi	Experienced same engine misfire again. This time they said there was a software update, and they applied it. The problem has not returned in the two weeks since the repair, but it's still inconclusive as to whether it was successful.

BMW 3-Series in South Carolina, United States Jun 2008 - Dec 2010
Nov 2008 7000 mi	Passenger door airbag warning light came on. Airbag checked out fine. Attempt was made to reprogram computer. Attempt failed halfway through. Had to order another computer, install and reprogram. HD radio would lose volume after ~5 seconds of listening after vehicle was started. Could change to another radio station, volume would be there and then fade. Only happened with HD. Didn't happen on every startup. Could turn radio off and on to fix.
Feb 2009 11000 mi	Airbag warning light on dash. Airbag in passenger seat was giving a resistance reading out of spec. Dealer replaced entire airbag.
Mar 2009 12000 mi	Airbag warning lights on dash. Replaced airbag control module successfully. Racheting sound from steering column when turning the wheel. Replaced clock spring in steering column. Successful repair
May 2009 15000 mi	Passenger airbag warning light came on. Dealer inspected wiring harness and found a bent pin in connector under passenger seat. Harness and connector replaced.
Sep 2009 21000 mi	Lightbulbs loose in taillight causing intermittent outages. Replaced under TSB.
Jan 2010 27000 mi	Front control arm bushings started making a clunking noise. They were replaced, noise still there. Chirp from right rear brake when pulling away from stop. Shop could not replicate. Told it's standard because of brake assist holding brakes for a couple seconds when I let off the pedal.
Feb 2010 28500 mi	Car made same clunking groaning noise from front suspension. Dealer found it came from grime on bushing where springs rest. Cleaned and problem went away.
Apr 2010 32000 mi	Squeal from right rear brake when pulling away from a stop slowly. Only when car was thoroughly warmed up. Dealer cleaned and lubed brake caliper and realigned sensor on caliper. Problem is fixed. Car starting to exhibit long cranks when started cold. Dealer could not replicate.
May 2010 34000 mi	Car exhibited long cranks resulting in Service Engine Soon light. Dealer found code related to high pressure fuel pump. New software to fix problem.
Aug 2010 37000 mi	Squeak coming from right rear brake when accelerating away from stop. Fixed in past visit with lube. ABS sensor replaced on this trip. Metallic rattle coming from flap in driver's side muffler. Driver's side muffler replaced. Car exhibited long crank at start, rough idle on start. Diagnosed as high pressure fuel pump going out. 'Fixed' w/software in previous visit. Fuel Pump Replaced this time.

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Oct 2008 - Mar 2010
Nov 2008 8060 mi	Famous limp mode that cause by the high presure fuel pump. But dealer just reset the error and refuse the problem ever exists.
Mar 2009 8060 mi

BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Jan 2010 - Oct 2011
Aug 2010 21300 mi	"engine malfunction - reduced power" warning from car resulted in both VANOS (variable valve timing) solenoids being replaced.
Jul 2011 30300 mi	Replaced left rear brake light holder/housing after brake light fault reported by the car's computer.
Aug 2011 30600 mi	Car would crank but not start, & check engine light was on. After many attempts, car started. Taken to dealer. Computer stored a single error, "2F49 EWS Manipulation Protection". Dealer could not replicate problem & reset code. OK since.
Oct 2011 32000 mi	Sunroof auto-reverse engaging intermittently when sunroof closing despite no obstruction in its path.

BMW 3-Series in Washington, United States Dec 2009 - Feb 2024
Feb 2018 55000 mi US $159	Low pressure fuel sensor code thrown for failed sensor - no drive ability issues or Check Engine Light triggered. Issue found during a routine code scan by owner during regular check (every 6 months or so..). Driver's Side Air Bag Recall

BMW 3-Series in North Carolina, United States Sep 2014 - Jul 2018
Jun 2015 110000 mi US $700	Water Pump went out and needed to be replaced.
Aug 2015 114300 mi US $120	Leak Detection Pump went bad.
Dec 2015 125000 mi US $450	Low Pressure Fuel Sensor was not correctly showing pressure, causing hesitation during cold start of car. Carbon buildup in intakes requires cleaning. Performed walnut blast in intakes to properly clean.
Mar 2018 163000 mi US $1300	Oil pan gasket replacement Valve cover gasket

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jul 2010 - Jun 2011
Aug 2010 28000 mi	Faulty fuel injector causing rough running. BMW's policy is to flash the software once to see if the problem goes away, and then replace if it does not. Problem did not go away after software flash.

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BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Jan 2013 - Dec 2015
Sep 2013 59000 mi US $50	Repeated clunking noise from the steering at low speeds. Drained power steering fluid and replaced with new fluid. BMW claims this is not required, but the old fluid was very dark, and the change fixed hte issue.
Nov 2013 61000 mi US $10	Car repeatedly insisted that a brake light was out, even though all lights were working. Replaced all brake/tail bulbs and problem seems to have gone away.
Jul 2014 66200 mi US $1200	Water pump failure, car overheated and had to be towed. Had thermostat replaced at same time as a preventative measure.
Jul 2015 75000 mi US $50	Clutch pedal became very loose and mushy. Turned out to be a broken structure in the pedal assembly itself. Difficult to access area where pedals meet firewall.
Dec 2015 80000 mi	Both side view mirrors cracked randomly. Did not seem to be related to temperature swings or any sort of impact.

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BMW 3-Series in California, United States Aug 2011 - Jun 2018
Feb 2013 24500 mi	The car reports the engine oil level is low when it is not. Oil level sensor needs to be replaced and corresponding system software needs to be updated.
Aug 2014 33000 mi US $50	The Dual Clutch Trans has a very very slow leak. The BMW Corp Eng Team had my BMW technician replace the O Ring for the Trans Connector. He told me he didn't think that would fix the problem. I was told to drive the car & recheck in a bit.
Oct 2014 34000 mi US $229	The DCT Trans had to be replaced with a rebuilt unit. My part was $50. The oil level display is still wrong and BMW can't seem to be able to fix it. They have changed the sensor. The car is still at the dealer for an indeterminate time. I am getting very concerned. Update: got it back after four weeks, $179.
Mar 2015 36000 mi US $8155	Rotors, Calipers, Pads, TPMS Sensors replaced
Jul 2016 43500 mi US $561	Thermostat Leaking
Oct 2016 46000 mi US $235	Secondary Air Emission Hose. $460 to replace when part arrives.
Nov 2016 46500 mi US $435	Secondary emission suction hose
Jul 2017 50000 mi US $1668	Replace motor mounts Replace front & rear pads
Sep 2017 52000 mi US $1013	Replaced custom front brake pads (actually a sensor change due to a BMW quirk) Oil Pan thread stripped in aluminum pan. Mechanic had to fix.
Mar 2018 54000 mi US $104	cabin filter had to be replaced and air filter cleaned
May 2018 54000 mi US $653	Replaced Adjusting Pulley with Level for Water Pump, Alternator Belt and Deflection Pulley
Jun 2018 54000 mi US $846	Replace front window and rain sensor

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States May 2014 - Oct 2015
Aug 2014 49400 mi US $160	Mold growing on heat exchanger, making a bad stink when car and AC starts
Oct 2014 51300 mi US $50	AC leaking after cleaning, loosing ability to cool after a while.
Jan 2015 53800 mi US $128	SES light intermittent with error indicating problem with cooling system. Replaced thermostat and error appears to have gone away.
Sep 2015 65000 mi US $18500	Spun a rod bearing. engine seized.

BMW 3-Series in Greece Sep 2009 - Mar 2010
Jul 2009 13826 mi	Idle valve replacement (cost covered under warranty)

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Nov 2015 - Dec 2016
Jul 2015 49000 mi US $1900	Leaking AC system repaired
Apr 2016 52000 mi US $500	Thermometer which controls coolant flow was not working, replaced
Sep 2016 55000 mi US $700	Power steering pump replaced
Dec 2016 52000 mi	Engine was destroyed by the rod bearing failure issue which is common among these cars

BMW 3-Series in Norway Jan 2017 - Jun 2017
Mar 2017 81840 mi $7000	Unable to use DS or manual gear shift. Changed gear shift

BMW 3-Series in Arizona, United States Nov 2012 - Jun 2017
Sep 2013 50000 mi US $200	Coolant expansion tank sensor

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Nov 2009 - Feb 2022
Jun 2012 26000 mi	Driver side seat belt presenter repair

BMW 3-Series in New Mexico, United States Jun 2009 - Jun 2017
Aug 2011 17500 mi	idle actuator(and associated components) replaced as well as alternator belt
May 2012 22700 mi	The evaporator was leaking, so the entire dash had to be removed and the entire evaporator and related compenents were replaced under warranty. Apparrently, this is a common problem on the e92 M3s.
Jun 2017 54000 mi US $400	A/C Recharge

BMW 3-Series in Tennessee, United States Jan 2009 - Jul 2014
Feb 2009 4000 mi	Car report transmission not shifting into park when car turned off. Automatic trans. dual clutch.
Mar 2009 5000 mi	Warning stated car was not shifting into park when engine turned off. Fix by ordering new shifter from Germany.

BMW 3-Series in Louisiana, United States Mar 2009 - Nov 2016
Oct 2009 8000 mi	Traction control problem
Jun 2010 15000 mi	Broken tire pressure management sensor
Mar 2013 41000 mi US $40	Brake light fixture partially melted causing poor contact. Repaired fixture.
Dec 2013 49000 mi US $100	Engine Service Needed light. Computer diagnosed problem with thermostat. Reset computer. No problems since.
Jan 2014 33500 mi US $650	Replace radiator thermostat
Jun 2014 53000 mi US $100	Lost use of 1st & 3rd gears. Shop reset computer controlled shift points.
Jan 2015 51000 mi US $48	Brake light fixture replaced
Dec 2015 67000 mi US $348	differential making noise. Mechanic changed the differential fluids.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Mar 2009 - Sep 2017
Dec 2009 4000 mi	DCT (Dual-clutch transmission) malfunction, could not engage 2nd, 4th & 6th gear. Problem gone after restarting the car to drop the car off at the dealership. Was told that it could just be a one-off event...
Feb 2010 5000 mi	Defective fuel/idling sensor causing check engine light on, parts were replaced & has been running fine. Replaced discolored exterior window trims on both sides.
Jul 2010 6000 mi	Service light came on, computer calls for brake flush.Brought up trans issue of locking out 2nd, 4th, and 6th gear on 3 occasions.New service adviser & mechanic took car out for 'extensive test drive'& cause other damages...4 days later..
Jan 2011 8000 mi	Trans shifted into natural,wouldn't shift into driving gear,brought car into dealership,was told they have adjusted the clutch pressure.Day after I got the car,it lost power pulling into parking lot,warning lites turned on,took car back... Same problem as last couple of times!
Nov 2011 10000 mi	Car shifted itself into N & stalled while sitting at stop light, also having problem taking off from stop. Later was told that it was the engine idling sensor, was replaced under warranty but took 2 days.
May 2012 11300 mi	Fuel system (inc. pump, vent & module) malfunction, causes excessive amount of fuel sent to canister repeatedly (3rd repair). Dealer still have the car at this time & working with BMW NA to fix problem!
Jun 2012 12000 mi US $42	Left window trim discolored, BMWNA covered the cost of that part, I have to pay for the labor cost, even though the car is still under warranty.
Dec 2014 23000 mi US $50	Rear Sunshade had stopped functioning

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BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Dec 2020 - Jun 2022
Apr 2021 55800 mi C $3000	and throttle actuator replacement

BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Feb 2016 - Jun 2017
Sep 2016 123000 mi US $2400	Also replaced motor mounts and replaced exhaust manifold gaskets for exhaust leak.
Apr 2017 128000 mi US $280	Leaking valve cover gaskets were resulting in oil dripping down the engine and onto the ground under the car. I replaced both valve cover gaskets, all spark plug tubes, and bought new screws for the valve cover.

BMW 3-Series in Utah, United States Apr 2012 - Sep 2014
May 2012 28000 mi	Found AC leak: Replaced evaporator and recharged the system.

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Apr 2011 - Jun 2012
Mar 2012 28000 mi	The idle control valve would intermittently throw an 'increased emissions' and 'service engine soon' messages, and at one point 'reduced power.' I have read about many similar failures in this mileage neighborhood.

BMW 3-Series in Missouri, United States Jul 2015 - Jun 2018
Jan 2017 US $2000	Throttle actuators
Mar 2018 85000 mi US $800	Thermostat replaced

BMW 3-Series in Oman May 2010 - Dec 2012
Nov 2010 10540 mi	The driver's seat handle. No could get in to the back seat as the handle to get in the back seat was not working for some odd reason.
May 2011 14220 mi	I had problems with my seatbelt butler. However, I didn't get it fixed. I Simply asked the guys at the BMW garage to get rid of the fuse that operates the seatbelt. The fuse is number 30.
Jan 2012 20460 mi $500	the steering column had to be changed.
Dec 2012 29760 mi $300	The Air con on the driver side broke. ESD button broke, just fell for no reason. The auxiliary fell off too.

BMW 3-Series in Quebec, Canada - Jan 2010
Jan 2010 24800 mi	-small leak in differential -some emissions warning came on in computer (covered under warranty)

BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Feb 2010 - Sep 2013
Feb 2012 27000 mi	plastic trim in the inside peeling. Changed under warranty. shocks from the hood stopped working and they were not holding the hood while open
Jun 2012 29000 mi	peeling in the driver's electric window command console

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Aug 2008 - Jun 2018
Oct 2011 24000 mi	Battery failed to charge completely. They charged it. Battery did not hold charge. Finally replaced the battery
Feb 2012 26000 mi	oxygen sensor went out. replaced
Aug 2014 40900 mi US $350	Idle control unit failure under warranty, also fuel pressure sensor not covered
Jan 2017 40000 mi US $3400	Idle Control Actuator went bad (common problem @ 40-50k miles). Replaced both to make sure I didn't have problem for another 50k miles

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Jul 2010 - Jun 2011
Aug 2010 29140 mi	Transmission replaced because of poor shifting 1st to 2nd gear.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Oct 2010 - Sep 2018
Nov 2010 16000 mi	IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE FAILURE KNOWN ISSUE WITH M3 iDRIVE CONTROLLER BROKEN
May 2014 57000 mi US $1700	Throttle actuator motor - bank 1
Sep 2018 79000 mi US $750	Replace sticking thermostat, temp sensor, and vent hose clear CEL

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Oct 2009 - May 2017
Mar 2010 8000 mi	The HD radio sometimes quits delivering sound after five seconds.
Apr 2010 8350 mi	HD radio quit playing after five seconds on selected stations. Dealer claims to have repaired the problem. Repair software glitch in digital radio. Dealer implemented a softward related fix.
Sep 2010 10000 mi	Digital radio goes silent on certain presets. Dealer said the fault is weak transmitter at radio station.
Oct 2011 17000 mi	Left front headlight burned out
Feb 2012 20700 mi	Cooling system leak
Dec 2012 26000 mi US $375	Replace windshield washer fluid pump
Feb 2015 37000 mi US $1000	oxygen sensor failure

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BMW 3-Series in California, United States May 2012 - Nov 2015
Jun 2013 45000 mi US $1000	Front Control Arms and Ball joint assembly were replaced. Both ball joints were loose and out of tolerance. Had to be replaced as whole units - Full suspension alignment required after repair.

BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Nov 2008 - Mar 2010
Sep 2008 1763 mi	Yellow temp warning light on dash illuminated while at traffic light. Car would only run in limp mode. Fault 2EFF was recorded. Dealer reported auxillary fan was cutting out. Dealer replaced electic fan.

BMW 3-Series in Michigan, United States Feb 2012 - Jun 2015
May 2014 40300 mi US $500	Replaced serpentine belt because tensioner was failing. Cost was due to difficulty of accessing components.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Mar 2010 - Oct 2016
May 2010 29000 mi	Flange in rear differential replaced. Drive shaft adjustment. (Repaired per BMW issued SIB.) Hydraulic valve lifters replaced per BMW issue SIB (to subdue valve clatter at idle) Excessive headlight vibration corrected per BMW issued SIB.
Aug 2010 33000 mi	HVAC system cleaned. Interior fans and ventilation vents cleaned. Peeling rubberized grips on doors and steering wheel replaced with non-rubberized plastic.
Oct 2010 35700 mi	Steering wheel console cover wearing/tearing prematurely. Replaced.
Jan 2011 39800 mi	automatic seatbelt dispensing arm repaired and parts replaced.
Nov 2011 50000 mi US $1200	Pinion bearing (joining driveshaft to differential) failure.
Mar 2013 64000 mi US $300	Rear driveshaft joint at differential: Required lubrication and new bracket to repair looseness/movement and metal-on-metal contact. Mechanic discovered this is a known issue, and BMW issued service bulletin. Car out of warranty, so I paid.
Aug 2013 69700 mi US $1100	Driveshaft and fitting/joints on both ends replaced. Shaft was likely defective for quite some time.rnPrior more minor repairs did not resolve recurring issues.
Jul 2014 78500 mi US $500	Fronst suspension components worn.
Dec 2014 83000 mi US $800	valve cover gasket and oil filter housing gasket replacements
Oct 2016 102000 mi US $750	Bushings. Front left Windshield washer fluid motor replaced 02 sensors replaced

BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2013 - Sep 2014
Mar 2013 87000 mi US $175	Replaced belt, belt tensioner and guide pulley. Took car in to get it "flashed" for a tail light mod, shop said that these parts were about to go. This is an easy DIY driveway job so did it myself. Saw nothing wrong with old parts.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Dec 2007 - Sep 2012
Jun 2010 39000 mi	Sunroof would not open all the way back.

BMW 3-Series in Georgia, United States Mar 2011 - Oct 2013
Apr 2013 75000 mi US $42	A bad bulb housing was causing light bulb sensor to report a failed bulb. The housing was replaced and the light bulb sensor returned to normal.

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BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Nov 2007 - Mar 2017
Sep 2009 16000 mi	Electric seat failed
Jan 2014 37700 mi US $700	automatic junction slipping, not shifting smoothy

BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Dec 2010 - Apr 2013
Mar 2012 45000 mi	System crashes, and dealer has been unable to find issue.
Jun 2012 51000 mi	iDrive died. No radio, no Nav, no blue tooth for phone. Main module replace. Still has occasional issues. Very frustration. Now no longer covered by BMW extended warranty.
Jan 2013 63000 mi US $125	iDrive system froze. 3rd time DVD drive failed Constantly dealing with brake and parking lights burning out. Front parking lamp replacement requires tire to be removed. Tire has slow leak. Determined that BMW rim has very small crack in hub area that was causing leak

BMW 3-Series in District of Columbia, United States May 2008 - Sep 2015
Nov 2008 8000 mi	Door open warning light came on while driving, car could not be locked when at destination.
May 2011 37000 mi	Warning light for brake light failure came on, but brake light was working fine.
Nov 2013 59200 mi US $400	Battery died, was replaced
Jan 2015 60500 mi US $1500	don't know
May 2015 68900 mi US $365	Windows and mirrors would not operate

BMW 3-Series in Ohio, United States Jan 2013 - Sep 2017
Jan 2014 83000 mi US $524	Changed Eccentric Shaft Sensor after rough idling and loss of power above 3000 rpm, which also required changing valve cover gasket (total ~$1300). Also changed spark plugs due to sensor replacement (~$200). Lower control arm bushing leaking on Driver's side. Found during an oil change. Changed both control arms and got alignment ... car feels like it did when new!
Jul 2014 89500 mi US $570	Leaking axle seal replaced ($300). This is a common problem with xi models and the leak was small at this time.
Oct 2016 108000 mi US $700	Repaired crank case sensor and o2 sensor.

BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2012 - Jul 2012
Jul 2012 51000 mi	hum coming from driver side front wheel

BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Mar 2008 - Nov 2010
Nov 2008 16000 mi	Skibag was replaced after clips securing it in place broke. Replaced by dealer under warranty at the time of regularly scheduled maintenance.
Feb 2009 20000 mi	Replaced right daytime running light which had burned out. Also replaced wiper blades.
Mar 2009 26000 mi	Had transmission reprogrammed to address sluggish cold performance from rolling start. Brake light housing faulty.
Sep 2009 37000 mi US $1200	Replaced burned out right rear brake light.

BMW 3-Series in Maryland, United States Sep 2014 - May 2015
Apr 2015 77500 mi US $1000	Valve cover gasket

BMW 3-Series in Maryland, United States Mar 2018 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018 102000 mi US $560	Engine mount

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BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2013 - Jan 2014
Dec 2013 111000 mi US $350	Code read missing in cylinder 5 caused the car to lose power

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BMW 3-Series in New Zealand Jan 2009 - Jul 2011
May 2009 9300 mi	Minimum oil warning, dealer added a litre
Nov 2009 16120 mi	Right brake light failure lead them to replace tail light housing due to burn marks
Dec 2010 24180 mi	Comfort access wasn't working all the time.
Jul 2011 31000 mi $1000	Rocker Cover Gasket Leaking

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BMW 3-Series in Oregon, United States Nov 2007 - Mar 2010
Nov 2007	abs brake sensor problem. driver assist not functioning.drive traction control not functioning. all are controled by the same sensor

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BMW 3-Series in Great Britain Feb 2010 - Jun 2011
Mar 2010 10000 mi	Door mirrors randomly moving on un-locking the car. A known issue. Will require mirror motor replacement on each side

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BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Oct 2007 - Mar 2010
Nov 2007 15500 mi	Felt inside rear driver side window came off.

BMW 3-Series in Alberta, Canada Aug 2010 - Mar 2011
Nov 2010 44740 mi	Cracked then broke Power Steering pulley and a broken belt.
Mar 2011 45260 mi	BLOWER MOTOR FAILURE

BMW 3-Series in United Arab Emirates Jun 2013 - Jul 2013
Jul 2013 53320 mi ¤2000	Starter motor malfunction Radiator fan not working which caused overheating Water pump malfunction

BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2014 - Mar 2017
Feb 2017 75000 mi US $275	ignition coil failure caused very rough running

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Dec 2012 - Jan 2013
Jan 2013 76000 mi	Window regulator

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BMW 3-Series in South Carolina, United States Oct 2008 - May 2010
Jul 2008 6000 mi	Car died 6-8 times on a trip home. Flatbedded to BMW dealer. Engine management software totally replaced per instructions from BMW. Apparently KNOWN problem (svc bulletin) for this particular model. No problems since then.
Sep 2009 13000 mi	Drivers side lock actuator failed.

BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Jun 2010 - Aug 2013
Jul 2010 26000 mi	Dealer broke rear wiper assembly when they replaced wiper blade.
Sep 2010 27000 mi	Previous dealer in Ocala FL broke the rear wiper when replacing wiper blade. Fell off somewhere on the road. Collected repair part from Ocala dealer and took it to a different dealer in Orlando.
Sep 2012 53000 mi US $1000	replaced water pump

BMW 3-Series in Michigan, United States Feb 2016 - Dec 2016
Mar 2016 122000 mi US $900	Control arm and bushings drivers side
Jun 2016 125000 mi US $750	Bad starter

BMW 3-Series in Tennessee, United States Dec 2009 - Nov 2014
Aug 2009 18162 mi	gaskets replaced in tail lights
Jul 2010 31000 mi US $50	Noisy valve tappet, replaced all exhaust valve lifters under warranty
Feb 2011 38307 mi	steering column replaced
May 2011 41092 mi	fuel tank vent seal replaced fuel tank breather replaced
Aug 2011 43000 mi US $50	front door lock actuator replaced
Sep 2011 43652 mi	battery replaced
Dec 2011 45783 mi US $50	input shaft collar resealed
Aug 2012 59527 mi US $50	drivers lock replaced
Mar 2013 60000 mi US $50	blower motor replaced under waranty blower motor replaced under waranty
Apr 2013 61300 mi US $50	bad coil pack, replaced under warranty
Dec 2013 74000 mi US $50	Starter replaced under warranty with $50 deductible Battery depleted probably due to high draw from bad starter Cracked valve cover replaced
Mar 2014 77000 mi US $610	positive jump post shorted out and took new battery with it.

BMW 3-Series in District of Columbia, United States Oct 2010 - Jul 2013
Apr 2011 26000 mi	Wicked sunroof rattle, fixed by relaxing seals and adjusting cassette.
Aug 2011 30000 mi US $120	Hood latch broken.

BMW 3-Series in Tennessee, United States Mar 2010 - Jan 2012
Nov 2010 56000 mi US $125	Pulley bolt missing caused pulley to warp. Pulley and bolt replaced under extended warranty only $50 deductible on this problem. Rubberized coating of inside door grab was peeling off. Dealer agreed to pay half of material and installation of a new door panel @ $225 with me paying $225. Also offered to dye the rubber for $80. I chose not to rplc door panel but dye.
Jul 2011 69500 mi	Both Front Door Lock actuator had to be replaced.

BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Jan 2019 - Feb 2022
Jul 2019 95304 mi US $132	A/C not cooling. No leaks found. Recharged.
May 2021 108000 mi US $850	Replace water pump and thermostat. Replaced L and R front thrust arm bushings.
Aug 2021 109000 mi US $250	Rear pads, rotors, hardware. Original rear brakes lasted 109,000 miles.
Sep 2021 110000 mi US $420	Replace rear shocks and mounts.
Nov 2021 111265 mi US $750	Rear wheel bearings. Right and left.

BMW 3-Series in Great Britain Aug 2015 - Sep 2016
Oct 2015 92500 mi £150	Rain sensor and control unit faulty

BMW 3-Series in Maryland, United States Dec 2015 - Jul 2022
Mar 2018 69000 mi US $410	water pump and thermostat replacement
May 2018 70000 mi US $430	Replaced the non - OEM water pump and thermostat with OEM parts when the previous water pump was found to be defective.
May 2022 90000 mi US $400	Replaced rear brake hoses, which required replacing the rear hard brake lines because they were corroded together.
Jul 2022 91000 mi US $150	Fuel pressure regulator cracked, replaced

BMW 3-Series in Arkansas, United States Jun 2009 - Mar 2015
Jun 2010 30000 mi	The driver side speakers stop working intermittently. The dealer could not replicate the problem. The windows were squeaking and rattling. The dealer lubed the window seals and the problem stopped.
Sep 2013 63000 mi US $500	My right-rear wheel bearing needed to be replaced.
Feb 2014 64900 mi US $130	Battery needed to be replaced.
Apr 2014 65300 mi US $5	Blower fan was squeaking. Removed pollen filter and sprayed fan with WD-40. Easy fix.
Dec 2014 76000 mi US $2800	The Mass Air Flow sensor needed to be replaced as well as the PCV Valve. I also replaced the brakes and got an oil change. I think they PCV Valve and MAF were close to 2,000.

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BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Feb 2007 - Dec 2015
Mar 2007 18000 mi	low oil level warning came on. oil was not low. dealer manipulated engine to reset. dealer did not replace oil sensor. dealer said that it was a software issue and BMW had a fix almost ready to issue.
Sep 2007 31000 mi	driver seat rail cover had been loose since delivery...dealer did not have part, otherwise it would have been replaced at 1 year maintenance rear left wind deflector (under side) broke off sometime last winter...dealer would have replaced at 1 year service but did not have part. It was replaced on same trip as seat rail cover.
Jul 2008 50000 mi	Wind noise from sunroof...roof sealer/gasket needed replacing. was not sealing properly.
Oct 2008 54000 mi	Rear window wiper intermittent since April 08. Finally stopped at a time I could get to dealer. Needs new shaft. This was 2nd week in October. They ordered it from Germany. By 20 November it had not yet arrived.
Dec 2008 60000 mi	Rear window wiper had failed, outside of warranty. Dealer finally got part, replaced. All OK and there was no charge.
Oct 2009 74000 mi	steering wheel lock warning came on unexpectedly. Tech said it was software, and reflashed. However, within a few days the bogus warning was back again. Oil change is due soon and I'll have them look at it again.
Sep 2010 95000 mi US $100	Front L and R door lock actuators failed (proximate cause was blown fuse because of sticking and general malfunctioning. Replaced actuators and fuse.
Oct 2012 119000 mi US $3200	Check engine warning. Four oxygen sensors replaced. Did some routine maintenance at the same time.
Jun 2013 136000 mi US $400	thrust bearings (both sides).
Sep 2013 145000 mi US $621	Cup holder $66 Halo bulb $118 Outer tie rod, passenger $327
Oct 2013 145800 mi US $800	Water pump failure, $800.
Nov 2014 158000 mi US $650	main a/c and heat fan failed completely.

BMW 3-Series in Michigan, United States Aug 2016 - Aug 2016
Aug 2016 62000 mi US $180	Starter failed, in order to replace starter the intake manifold has to be removed. Starter and bolts along with Intake manifold gaskets were replaced.

BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Jul 2009 - Feb 2016
Dec 2009 31000 mi	Windshield washer fluid line became clogged. Dealer replaced check valve and blew out line with air. Covered under warranty.
Apr 2010 34000 mi	Central locking system failed, had to unlock driver's side door with key. Remote key fob would not unlock doors. Dealer replaced fuse and relay under warranty.
Sep 2010 39000 mi	Driver's side lower window seal was making noise when window was rolled down. Dealer said seal was damaged, ordered seal and replaced at later visit. Have since used Gummi Pflege on all seals. BMW warranty is great.
Dec 2013 72000 mi US $1700	Valve cover leaking oil, had indie shop replace valve cover gasket, and oil filter housing gasket. Coolant replaced since it was drained during work.
Sep 2014 80000 mi US $500	Valve cover gasket was leaking oil, was not the gasket, as was the case earlier when replaced in Dec 13. Valve cover was warped, had to get new cover. Had shop replace spark plugs while engine was apart.
Oct 2014 80000 mi US $440	Replaced drive belt and tensioner pulley.

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BMW 3-Series in California, United States Sep 2015 - Sep 2019
May 2017 95000 mi US $1200	replaced coils and sparkplugs

BMW 3-Series in Maryland, United States Jul 2011 - Dec 2016
Jan 2011 38000 mi	Replaced Alternator and IBS
Jun 2012 48000 mi US $390	Battery replaced and registered
May 2014 67000 mi US $1105	Control unit replaced (ca. $1,200 goodwill from dealer) Sunroof aligned and gasket replaced
Jan 2016 US $1432	Misfire. #6 plug and coil replaced Valve cover gasket leak.
Sep 2016 77000 mi US $630	Drive belt slipping. Belt and tensioner replaced.

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Oct 2008 - Mar 2018
May 2009 13000 mi	Sunroof wind deflector screen popped out of frame.
Jan 2010 59200 mi	Knocking or loud valve lifters. All described here: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?&t=13504
Mar 2010 19000 mi	Still knocking occasionally however dealer could not replicate so cyclinder head not replaced. May have to wait for colder weather.
Oct 2010 25000 mi	Replaced seal on windshield wash fluid tank.
May 2011 31000 mi	Cup holder stuck. Both upgraded to later design.
May 2012 38200 mi US $50	ABS sensor indicated problem with rear wheel; turns out bad bearing caused speed variation. Have extended warranty thus this repair cost only $50.
Jul 2012 39000 mi	2nd time replace leaking windshield washer pump and seals. Prior replacement pump installed <2 years ago so this was a warranty repair.
Mar 2013 43000 mi US $78	Needed new battery. Interstate MTP-93 replaced under pro-rated warranty.
Apr 2014 51300 mi US $50	Windshield washer pump replaced for the third time since 2008. I've last replaced it in July of 2012. Warranty covered it, but still needed to pay $50 "deductible."
Jul 2014 53300 mi US $50	ABS Light on; 5df0 5df1 errors. Bad DSC hydraulic unit. Failure of ABS / DSC module + pump Dealer replaced just before end of BMW Gold Extended warranty
Dec 2015 67000 mi US $226	Original Bosch ignition coils -- 1 failed and caused CEL (cal misfire). Replaced all 6 with new model upgraded Delphi coils 12138616153
Mar 2016 71000 mi US $900	Interstate battery not holding good charge after 3 years. Replaced with AutoCraft Platinum AGMBattery, Group Size H8, 900 CCA Part No H8-AGM Original Bosch starter failed after close to 9 years manufacture date, 9 months after extended warranty expired :-(. High labor cost due to accessibility of starter.
Nov 2017 80000 mi US $2250	Engine oil pan gasket leaking, orignal bolts. Replace gasket & bolts. 127.97 782.82 910.79 S DWR 1 - NG6 OIL PAN GASKET 68.13 1 68.13 S 7-1 - NG6 OIL PAN BOLTS AUTO TRANS 53.45 1 53.45 S OIL LEVEL SENDER O-RING 6.39 1 6.39 J E 1 Valve cover gasket leaking, recommend replacing valve cover assembly due to 708.75 757.71 1466.46 age and crankcase valve wear. 0.00 Remove leaking/cracked valve cover, clean oil residue, install new cover 0.00 along with all associated gaskets/seals. S DC1 - N52 PLASTIC VALVE COVER 708.75 1 708.75

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BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Aug 2012 - Feb 2013
Nov 2012 71200 mi US $700	Broken windscreen on sunroof
Jan 2013 77000 mi US $440	Replaced battery

BMW 3-Series in Wisconsin, United States Feb 2012 - Mar 2013
Jan 2012 63501 mi US $50	Blown fuse found. Driver and passenger side door locks replaced.
Mar 2013 73000 mi	Driveshaft center bearing failed. Wicked noisy. Dealer replaced at no charge under CPO warranty.

BMW 3-Series in Michigan, United States Apr 2007 - Nov 2015
Mar 2010 17000 mi	Sunroof seal cracked and needed replacing
Aug 2011 30000 mi US $900	Bluetooth SOS module failed, part ordered and installed
Apr 2015 64700 mi US $3400	valve actuator failed - in the process damaged other parts.
Nov 2015 69000 mi	Door locks not working with key fob. Fob replaced but problem persisted.

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada May 2013 - Mar 2016
May 2013 59520 mi C $600	Operation (CHRISTINE @ 02/22/2013 11:52) COMPLAINT: REPLACE LEAKING VALVE COVER GASKET. CAUSE: VALVE COVER LEAKING OIL AND DURING REPAIR FOUND ECCENTRIC. SHAFT SENSOR CONNECTOR LEAKING OIL THRU CONNECTOR. CORRECTION: REPLACED VALVE COVER ASSEMBLY AND ECC
Apr 2014 67780 mi C $2900	totally rebuilt transmission replaced non functioning one.
Sep 2015 84320 mi C $1050	engine did not "turn over" on starting, battery seemed fine and was powering all the systems when the ignition was pressed. starter replaced.
Feb 2016 87420 mi	"Left rear shock is leaking and suspension is bouncy and soft"

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BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Jan 2007 - Oct 2009
Jun 2008 17000 mi	Broken cup holder
Feb 2009 21000 mi	Replaced the right rear seat belt -- it was difficult to put on as it would lock unless it was removed at the slowest pace possible.

BMW 3-Series in Washington, United States Feb 2011 - May 2011
Apr 2011 28000 mi	Sideview mirror motor failed

BMW 3-Series in North Carolina, United States Feb 2007 - Jan 2017
Aug 2011 18000 mi	dealer did not properly tighten oil pan bolt, which came loose and dumped oil in my garage.
Mar 2015 30000 mi US $900	windshield washer broken

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Dec 2009 - Feb 2013
Jan 2011 52000 mi	Replace high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) under HPFP recall. Was experiencing HPFP failure symptoms (long crank, rough idle when cold, check engine light after cold start). These have now gone and car runs better even when warm.
Nov 2012 68100 mi US $500	Water pump failed. Symptom was the engine fan running on full followed by an engine overheat warning. Replaced the pump and thermostat with oem BMW parts. Also drained and replaced all the coolant.

BMW 3-Series in Alberta, Canada Apr 2011 - Mar 2012
Nov 2011 40920 mi C $210	radiator was leaking and replaced under warrenty. However, the light was on within the week again. Going in next week again.
Dec 2011 42160 mi C $100	window pinch protection warning came on radiator continued to leak after initial repair. fixed in return visit.
Mar 2012 43400 mi	Sensor recalibration

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Sep 2006 - Sep 2008
May 2007 8000 mi	replaced passenger-side dash cupholder, which was broken when a passenger's knee bumped it. These cupholders are the typical afterthoughts offered by German carmakers, who don't think people should be drinking or eating in their cars (I happen to agree)
Mar 2008 17000 mi	There was a leak in the vacuum check valve, which caused the brake pedal to be very stiff upon start-up when the car had been sitting overnight. This is a known problem to BMW and on a technical service bulletin.
Aug 2008 21000 mi	Problem of stiff brake pedal upon start-up reoccured about four months after a vacuum check valve was replaced. More than 8 days in the shop -- and a visit by a BMW field engineer -- led them to diaganose a leaking vacuum pump. Pump still on order.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Nov 2011 - Dec 2015
Feb 2014 53900 mi US $800	Thermostat..routine maintenance
Sep 2014 56000 mi US $1200	Thermostat

BMW 3-Series in Maryland, United States Mar 2012 - Jan 2017
Jul 2012 76000 mi	Within 2 days of purchase, Engine Service light popped. VANOS problem. Took back to dealer, back 4 times for repair!! Still at Dealer who took it back to Auction House in Odessa for arbitration, who forced seller (Passport BMW in MD) to fix.
Jul 2014 92000 mi US $1500	Turbos started whistling and whining over about a one month period. Took the car to dealer and discovered both turbos needed replacement. BMW had released a recall, but car was too far past time and mileage.
Oct 2014 92000 mi US $646	Blower Fan motor stopped working. All indicators worked. Might have been FSU or Blower motor. Turned out to be blower motor, but replaced FSU as well for safety.
Nov 2016 112900 mi	Rough on start, bogging, no power. After warmup engine runs ok, then 15 mins later, engine reduced power warning, service engine light. Continues until key restart. Then 15 mins later, reduced power and service engine light. Repair FAIL.
Jan 2017 115000 mi US $1500	Going to have to find someone to figure out problem. No can help including dealer. Professionals are ignorant about this. VERY EXTREMELY FRUSTRATING. Quite chagrined.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Oct 2009 - Apr 2014
Nov 2009 28000 mi	Nav system freezes. Door locks would not open remotely. Lock actuators replaced. Door locks not working. Nav system freezing. Fixed under warranty
Aug 2010 39000 mi	Fixed the cupholder. The spring came out of the notch, so I pushed it back in. Took about ten minutes.
Jan 2011 42000 mi	AM reception was poor. It is still poor, but did not notify the dealer/mechanic. Will take it back after some time.
Jun 2013 49000 mi	Hpfp replaced. Engine warning light twice. Oil change. Spark plugs replaced.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Dec 2012 - Mar 2013
Feb 2013 38300 mi US $900	I broke the transmission pan while replacing the brake pads. I used the paint cans to hold the brake calipers. Long story short: the paint can broke the tranny pan while backing out of the garage. What an embarrassing problem.

BMW 3-Series in British Columbia, Canada Jan 2012 - Jul 2015
Feb 2012 57660 mi C $600	Rear wheel bearing needed replacement. Wheel sensor recognized the problem and shut down entire ABS and DTC system.
Oct 2012 62300 mi C $900	Water Pump Failed.
Mar 2015 86800 mi C $900	Replaced Valve cover gasket, oil filter housing gasket and spark plugs
Jul 2015 88660 mi C $800	Oil Pan Gasket replaced

BMW 3-Series in New Mexico, United States Dec 2012 - Feb 2013
Feb 2013 39000 mi	Dynamic stability control system malfunction Periodic rough idling. Passenger airbag malfunction

BMW 3-Series in Michigan, United States Nov 2011 - Sep 2014
Jul 2014 92000 mi US $4600	Upper bushings have worn out and degraded shift performance to almost unusable state. Update: The transmission failed and needed $6,000 to replace it. So I sold it as is and bought a Mercedes.

BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Jun 2011 - Apr 2013
Jul 2012 31300 mi US $420	Windshield washer pump failed and was replaced.

BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Feb 2007 - Dec 2015
Jan 2008 25000 mi	Squeaking noise from rear wheels. Diagnosed as brake wear indicator rubbing.
Mar 2008 28000 mi	Recurrence of squeaking rear wheels. Problem not diagnosed, but different problem discovered (out-of-spec parking brake bracket: ordered).
Dec 2010 75000 mi US $80	Windshield washer pump not working
Dec 2011 90000 mi US $500	Exterior windshield window trim cracking (long-term degradation). Trim replaced at same time as schedule maintenance. Rear window regulator failed (window would not roll up/down). Immediately took car in to have regulator replaced.
Jan 2013 104000 mi US $600	Water pump failed. Replaced.
Feb 2014 121300 mi US $200	Oil leak at valve cover gasket and oil filter housing gasket. Replaced gaskets. Low engine power, intake valves fouled. Removed manifold and cleaned valves.
Mar 2014 123000 mi US $20	Crankshaft position sensor failed. Sensor replaced.
Jun 2014 127000 mi US $10	Front suspension, upper and lower control arms replaced due to bushing wear. Vacuum hose leak leading to loss of power. Leak found to be broken vacuum canister attachment. Vacuum lines replaced, canister repaired.
Feb 2015 139000 mi US $32	Hood props worn, not holding hood open (gas-filled struts). Part replaced.
May 2015 142300 mi US $200	Boost solenoids not holding vacuum. Both solenoids replaced.

BMW 3-Series in Kansas, United States Oct 2008 - Jul 2020
Dec 2008 39000 mi	Transmission leak: replaced seal around "mechatronic sensor" and trans pan gasket.
Apr 2009 40000 mi	Car said brake pads were worn out. Actually was software calculation error--pads were still OK. New software flashed into car computer.
Aug 2009 43000 mi	High pressure fuel pump finally failed after months of periodic "long crank time". Got check engine light and limp mode. Common problem on the 335i. Warranty on this part has been extended to 10yrs/120,000 mi.
Jun 2010 48000 mi	Power door lock was squeaking on unlock. Dealer replaced both door lock actuators per TSB. Also had a sticking exterior door handle. Parts are on order. Rear passenger side exterior door handle was sticking in "out" position. Dealer is ordering 4(!) new door handles. May have been a TSB on this problem.
Aug 2010 49000 mi	Installed door handles ordered before.
Jan 2011 61200 mi	Rear power window regulator replaced.
May 2011 52000 mi	Fuel tank vent valve failed. Small leak in evaporative emissions control. Problem diagnosed on one visit, part installed a few days later. No drivability symptoms or fuel smell.
Jul 2012 55200 mi US $50	Had to put in new battery to replace original. Car requires computer resetting of adaptive values and battery capacity. Must be done at shop or with special equipment and software I don't have.
Sep 2016 68000 mi US $500	Front thrust bushings worn. Affecting handling and tire wear. Took 2 days because I also did tires and alignment.
Dec 2016 69000 mi US $500	Car was not warming up. Engine fan was running at high speed. Diagnosed as water pump or thermostat. Replaced thermostat and housing and electric water pump. No warning lights were ever displayed, but some hidden codes were stored.
Sep 2017 72000 mi	Driver's side airbag was included in Takata recall. Over a year wait between notification of problem and part availability.
Dec 2017 74000 mi US $150	VANOS solenoid was bad and giving me the "half engine" symbol. Never illuminated check engine light. BMW code reader indicated exhaust timing/cam problem. Swapped solenoids and the problem moved to intake a week or so later. Changed solenoid and all is well for now.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2015
Jul 2010 40000 mi	Update to iPod software.
May 2011 47000 mi	transmission leak
Sep 2013 72000 mi US $1200	waterpump, thermostat failed
Mar 2014 80000 mi US $150	headlight worked intermittantly. wire casing lose or was disconnected and had to be replaced

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Sep 2008 - Sep 2010
Sep 2009 25000 mi	Door lock solenoid replaced
Sep 2010 32000 mi	A continuing issue with the “Check Engine” light, which was probably caused by a faulty gas cap. Several visits to BMW dealers failed to fix this.

BMW 3-Series in South Carolina, United States Jun 2010 - Sep 2010
Sep 2010 53000 mi	Extreme turbo lag - takes seconds to begin to accelerate. SOS light came on. BMW of Columbia said they'd come get the car and give a loaner. They never did and have had no correspondence since.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Apr 2010 - Mar 2015
Jan 2011 47700 mi	Car started shaking and vibrating upon cold start with check engine light on. Dealer scanned code and found faulty injectors were causing misfires. Replaced all six injectors and coils.
Aug 2012 75500 mi US $50	Door locks stopped working. Remote access no longer worked. Needed to use mechanical key to open driver's door. Passenger doors and fuel tank refused to open. Dealer replaced both front door actuators and put in new 20A fuse. Light bulb warning popped up on dash. Read out code: CC-ID 132. Dealer checked for shorts and replaced bulb assembly. No actual defects observed by owner. Water pump was failing and was replaced under extended warranty free of charge. This also caused a check engine soon light to go on. Mechanic also noticed an oil leak under vehicle, and a repair was made to fix it.
Jan 2015 73500 mi US $1524	Car started overheating on the freeway and went into limp home mode. Needed to replace radiator and water pump, as well as coolant hoses.
Feb 2015 118100 mi	Angel eye light bulb needed replacing.

BMW 3-Series in Arizona, United States Mar 2010 - Nov 2013
Jul 2010 31000 mi	High pressure fuel pump and low pressure sensor replaced - warranty Scope work performed - warranty brake fluid changed - warranty one wiper blade replaced - warranty
Aug 2010 33000 mi	Vanos Solenoid Exhaust Jamming - Replaced exhaust Vanos Solenoid
Feb 2013 57300 mi US $480	Right rear window lifter/ regulator

BMW 3-Series in Ohio, United States Mar 2009 - Jun 2011
Apr 2009 16000 mi	Driver side rear view mirror would not move when pressing driver side memory button. Apparently this is an issue noted by the manufacture according to the dealer. Part replaced, problem solved to date.
Nov 2009 26000 mi	Transmission Hose leaking, very minor, repaired quickly without questions, with car pick up and delivery + equivilent loaner vehicle.

BMW 3-Series in Tennessee, United States Feb 2009 - Oct 2009
Jun 2009 29000 mi	Something to do with the air silencer was replaced. Didn't know it had a problem. Repair mentioned something about an "SIS" but not sure what they were talking about. Tire pressure monitor was lying and saying I had a low/flat tire when I did not. They just reset or reflashed something to fix it. Cup holder is of a very poor design (cheap, flimsy, comes out of dash right where people's knees are when sitting in front passenger seat) and after a light accidental strike by my friend's knee, the cup holder would no longer go inside dash. Replaced.
Sep 2009 32000 mi	Car told me I had a low tire when I definitely didn't. This is especially annoying with RFTs because you can't visually tell. I was on edge during my road trip hoping at no point I'd actually gotten a flat. Simply reset, no fix. This is a repeat issue. Aluminum trim piece on door was not successfully reinstalled when door was disassembled from past issue with water leaking past vapor seal. This dealer (Roadshow BMW Memphis) seems to be incapable of fixing things right the first try.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Aug 2008 - Mar 2010
Sep 2008 17000 mi	Replaced warped rocker panel under CPO warranty before taking delivery.
Dec 2008 20000 mi	Experienced long cranking and took into dealer to inspect for fuel pump failure. Dealer could not replicate so no replacement but did admit the car recorded fault codes in the computer
Jan 2010 28000 mi	malfunctioning steering lock replaced

BMW 3-Series in California, United States May 2008 - Jun 2011
May 2008 11000 mi	Sidemarker replaced. Alarm updated. Flat tires to Bridgestone RFTs. Runflats plugged else require replacement.
Jun 2008 11700 mi	Oil Cooler Retrofit due to high oil temperatures in moderate climate.
Mar 2009 20000 mi	Replaced exhaust and intake cam ledgers due to premature wear.
Sep 2009 27000 mi	Peeling steering wheel cover, low mileage oil change.
Jul 2010 37000 mi	Cracking and peeled weather moulding above the front windshield. Replaced under warranty by dealer.
Sep 2010 39000 mi	High pressure fuel pump
Mar 2011 47000 mi	Repaired leaking mechatronic sleeve to the connector as well as replacement of transmission pan and gasket.
Jun 2011 50000 mi	Radiator flush, power steering flush and reservoir replacement, oil change, rear brake pads/rotors replaced because of squeaking, brake fluid bleed/flush

BMW 3-Series in Ukraine Feb 2010 - Jun 2011
Mar 2010 24800 mi $50	Front driver side door actuator

BMW 3-Series in Maryland, United States Nov 2010 - Sep 2014
Dec 2010 43000 mi	Oil change sensor falsely indicated oil change due
Jul 2011 56500 mi	My car broke down on a road trip and had to be serviced. Work was performed at BMW of Bloomfield NJ. They replaced three fuel injectors, under warranty.
Nov 2011 69000 mi US $1240	BMW of Silver Spring. Steady check engine light and then a "reduced power mode" incident during hard acceleration. Diagnosed faults for Cyl#2 misfire, replaced coil and plug for cyl#2 - $381. Transmission leaking oil, replaced mechatronic sealing sleeve - $859
Jan 2012 75000 mi	My rear window went down and would not go back up. I repaired it myself - stuck window regulator due to kinked cable.
Jul 2012 87200 mi US $1300	Replaced one bad coil and four other coils as pre-emptive measure since this was second bad coil in less than six months. Bad halo lamp (halogen headlamp)
Nov 2012 99700 mi US $175	Right Angel Eye bulb went out. Replaced both left and right units with LEDs.
Jan 2013 100500 mi US $1200	bad water pump and thermostat Leaking oil filter housing gasket replaced
Mar 2013 108000 mi US $35	Recall work - replaced battery cable and fuse box. Car had been stalling. Stuck front caliper
Sep 2013 117000 mi US $250	Replaced caliper that had a broken bleeder valve. Replaced center console air vent - diverter tabs were broken. Repaired peeling paint on rear console.
Dec 2013 122000 mi	Fog light became loose - required removing wheel well and replacing missing screw.
Mar 2014 125000 mi US $450	Replace cracked valve cover - new valve cover gasket, PCV valve and crankcase vent pipe also. Rear passenger window stuck in down position. Removed door panel and forced window back up.

BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Feb 2007 - Oct 2012
Sep 2012 54000 mi	Oil level sensor failed

BMW 3-Series in British Columbia, Canada Mar 2007 - May 2010
May 2007 620 mi	After driving about 25 km, the transmission went into limp mode and refused to shift. After the car cooled down I took it back to the shop immediately. they said it was a computer malfunction and had the car completed by 11 am the following morning. Pr
Dec 2007 4960 mi	transmission shifts are very sluggish when the car is cold. Hard shifts when starting from low speed

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Oct 2010 - Dec 2011
Jun 2011 50000 mi US $400	Trace of leak from transmission/repaired no cost under warranty (now expired). Had oil changed, been 6000 miles, and car detailed.

BMW 3-Series in Maryland, United States Nov 2007 - Jun 2013
Jul 2009 14000 mi	Steering wheel lock malfunction warning. Sensor pulled, reinstalled, and reprogrammed.
Nov 2009 20000 mi	Steering lock malfunction. Lock replaced and software updated. Power brake vacuum valve leaked and was replaced.
Jan 2010 20000 mi	Horn was inoperative. Reattached wire from horn.
Nov 2010 25000 mi	Occasional rough idle and jerk from stop when taking off.
Nov 2011 30000 mi US $391	Rear window regulator broke. Window would not close. Regulator replaced.
Sep 2012 38000 mi US $1600	Check engine light. Replaced fuel emissions vent pump, VANOS solenoid.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jun 2007 - May 2010
Jul 2007 4000 mi	iPod problem, would switch mode form iPod to FM radio after 10-20 min.
Aug 2007 5000 mi	iDrive display went out. Problem diagnosed as faulty cable, which needed to be ordered from Germany. Cable replaced and problem solved. Took over 3 weeks to get new cable - not good.
Aug 2008 17000 mi	Sunroof not opening properly - corrected by initializing the sunroof operation

BMW 3-Series in Alabama, United States May 2007 - Apr 2010
May 2008 10000 mi	Updated software to make the acceleration smoother.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Nov 2010 - Dec 2010
Dec 2010 25000 mi	Just a rattle in the exhaust, was very loud but was fixed quickly by the dealer.

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Apr 2012 - Jul 2014
May 2012 41000 mi US $340	Bad ignition coil
May 2013 57000 mi US $45	Coil went out

BMW 3-Series in California, United States - Jan 2007
Jan 2007 6500 mi	Warranty- High Speed Fuel Pump.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States May 2007 - Mar 2010
Jun 2007 700 mi US $9	Missing Oil Cooler installed. Sunroof antitrap function.
Sep 2007 3700 mi	iDrive system constantly crashing. Sunroof constantly going into anti-trap function. Navigation system extremely slow and crashing.

BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Jan 2015 - May 2015
Feb 2015 39200 mi	Engine valve cover oil leak
Mar 2015 40000 mi US $800	Initial repair was a valve cover gasket due to a oil leak. Still leaked oil. Dealer then said I need a new valve cover ($800) that included a PCV) drove home still leaking oil. Dealer also broke a air filter housing when replacing gasket

BMW 3-Series in Alabama, United States Jan 2016 - Feb 2017
Nov 2016 107675 mi US $1475	Replacement of valve cover gasket and oil pan gasket.
Dec 2016 107897 mi US $474	Valve cover gasket was faulty. Oil filter stand gasket replaced. A coolant hose cracked while the repair was being carried out. That was replaced as well.
Jan 2017 108383 mi US $96	PCV hose failed, causing another oil leak.
Feb 2017 108383 mi	Still leaking oil. It had to go.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Sep 2014 - May 2018
Dec 2014 75000 mi	Ignition coil and injector Water pump and thermostat. Thermostat caused a check engine light but was still functional. My mechanic claimed the water pump was also failing but I didn't see any codes. The pump replacement was covered by my 3rd party warranty.
Jun 2015 79000 mi US $450	DME died and was replaced. Dealer also replaced 3 injectors.
Oct 2016 89500 mi US $6000	Replaced turbos, several hoses, camshaft solenoids
Dec 2017 98000 mi US $100	Valve cover gasket. Drive belt, pullies, and tensioner. Rear passenger window regulator went bad. Replaced several ignition coils and preventative maintenance, replaced coil and spark plug to fix misfire.

BMW 3-Series in Michigan, United States Oct 2015 - Nov 2015
Oct 2015 125000 mi US $1000	Leaking oil pan gasket

BMW 3-Series in British Columbia, Canada Feb 2016 - Jun 2016
May 2016 73040 mi C $1200	Rich system code reported. Engine misfire.

BMW 3-Series in Connecticut, United States Dec 2009 - Jul 2018
Feb 2017 154000 mi US $2500	TPMS sensors needed to be replaced on two wheels after failing. These sensors were not OEM sensors, they were added to aftermarket wheels pre-delivery in 2015. Replaced with OEM parts. Rough shifting from 2nd to 3rd, replaced seals, mech sleeve, filter, pan, and fluid.
Mar 2018 171000 mi US $1100	Power sidevidew mirror on driver's side failure; full mirror replaced for $650 Passenger door grip coating failure, replaced.

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Nov 2013 - Dec 2016
Mar 2014 80000 mi US $2000	Oil filter housing gasket leak & engine oil pan gasket leak Window actuator replaced. Replaced control arm bushings
Aug 2014 92000 mi US $430	I had the rear driver side window motor replaced, but it still was messing up. It was an error of the repair facility, so I had them redo it. Front passenger door lock actuator replaced Replaced front struts, strut mounts, and control arms
Nov 2014 100000 mi US $287	Thermostat replaced Replaced rear shocks
Mar 2015 110000 mi US $681	Front passenger caliper leaking, and replaced.
Jul 2015 120000 mi US $470	Vacuum hoses connected to turbos were worn and severed. Those were replaced. Replaced DMTL valve, and relay on ECM.
Oct 2015 128200 mi US $440	Hesitation and rough idle due to oil leaking into plugs. Replaced valve cover gasket.
Mar 2016 142000 mi US $983	Water pump failed
Apr 2016 142500 mi US $952	Cylinder misfire, and bad ECM
Jun 2016 145000 mi US $1000	Turbos
Oct 2016 155000 mi US $250	Replaced Crankshaft position sensor. Replaced Mechatronic sleeve.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Sep 2012 - Jun 2018
Apr 2017 33000 mi US $1000	ABS control went bad, got a re-manufactured one.

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BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2008 - Jun 2022
Jun 2009 27000 mi	The rear passenger side window would not go up using the driver control. The window motor was replaced at no charge.
Oct 2009 34000 mi	BMW assist was never activated. When I tried to activate, it was defective and needed replacement. All under warranty. The gas fill cover pops open on its own. Dealer replaced mechanism under warranty.
Nov 2010 44000 mi	passenger rear window would not close from driver controls, one of the two buttons was not working one of two horn buttons was not working. successful repair.
May 2016 95000 mi US $2000	Replaced ignition coils and spark plugs Oil leak from oil filter housing gasket
Jan 2017 93200 mi US $170	TPMS part failure and replacement. I suspect that it was damaged or not properly re-installed when I was having wheel straightening and new tires.
Sep 2017 102000 mi US $3750	Replaced transfer case servo motor replaced rear differential seal Replace right axle seal
Sep 2018 108000 mi US $1900	water pump failure and replacement @1,500 plus misc battery cable, windshield wipers, manufacturers recall

BMW 3-Series in Nevada, United States Aug 2007 - Jul 2015
Oct 2007 2000 mi	Car will not start on occasion. This is an intermittent problem and tends to occur about once every two weeks. Car started every time when in the shop. Starting problem typically occurs after car sits overnight. Car will not start on occasion. This is intermittent problem that has not been fixed. Dealer reports car started everytime they tested it while at their shop.
Oct 2010 24000 mi	fuel system sensor malfunctioning so it was replaced under warranty at the BMW dealer.
Apr 2011 26000 mi	High pressure fuel pump failed and BMW is repairing all of their cars suffering from this manufacturing defect. High pressure fuel pump and several fuel injectors were replaced by the BMW dealer at no charge.
Apr 2012 32000 mi US $540	transmission fluid was leaking from mechatronic sealing sleeve. As part of the repair they also have to replace the transmission pan gasket.

BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Apr 2009 - Oct 2011
Dec 2009 22000 mi	Center console started peeling near the storage door. Fixed by dealer no charge.
Jun 2010 23000 mi	Side signal light unit clips broke. Replaced under warranty.

BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Jul 2007 - Apr 2011
Nov 2008 16000 mi	Harsh downshifting after coming to a stop, felt like you were tapped from behind by another car. Software update was applied to remedy torque converter not unlocking.
Jul 2009 22000 mi	low pressure fuel sensor

BMW 3-Series in Michigan, United States Aug 2014 - Jun 2015
Jan 2014 82155 mi US $505	Oil Filter Housing Gasket was leaking and was replaced, also replaced serpentine belt at the same time. Electric Water Pump failed and was replaced. Thermostat was replaced as a preventative measure since they are attached and inconveniently located.
Sep 2014 95000 mi US $804	Occasional misfire, required replacement of fuel injectors #4-6 because they must be replaced in sets of 3.
Oct 2014 96000 mi US $318	Belt tensioner pulley(s) making very audible rattling noise.
Feb 2015 101000 mi US $660	Cam Bearing Ledges & Fuel Injectors replaced Running rough and oil pressure warning light illuminated several times
Jun 2015 101000 mi	Oiling system failure caused oil starvation to multiple internal components requiring an engine replacement

BMW 3-Series in Connecticut, United States Feb 2010 - Feb 2014
Nov 2010 57000 mi US $1645	All six fuel injectors failed. Just another issue with the twin turbo BMW fuel system. I am very disappointed with this ongoing issue.
Feb 2014 107000 mi	Carbon build up in engine head. Remedy: sandblast with walnut shells. Also stability control sensor faulty.

BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Nov 2014 - Mar 2016
Dec 2014 93000 mi US $700	Water pump failed. Both water pump and thermostat replaced.

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BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Sep 2015 - Dec 2016
Dec 2015 113000 mi US $15200	Piston failed and car threw a rod through the block.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jan 2007 - Jul 2013
Oct 2007 6000 mi	Dealer replaced high pressure fuel pump under warranty. Symptoms were slight hesitation and illuminated "Service Engine Soon" light on dash. Car did not strand driver.
Jan 2009 13000 mi	Aluminum alloy window trim oxidized, replaced under warranty. Aluminum alloy window trim oxidized, replaced under warranty; repair faulty and new part ordered. Aluminum alloy window trim oxidized, replaced under warranty
Jun 2010 23000 mi	Check engine light came on during track day and wanted it checked.
Mar 2011 30000 mi	Car went in to fix the radio, a problem noted under warranty, but car was days out of warranty. Dealer replaced radio. Also replaced high pressure fuel pump.
Jul 2013 46000 mi US $900	Door lock fuse blew. Doors inoperative from inside the car. A well-known symptom of a failing actuator. First you replace the fuse, then after the 2nd or 3rd fuse, you replace the actuator. Replaced the fuse and traded the car.

BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Jan 2007 - Sep 2013
Sep 2007 4000 mi	Nav was sluggish; missing poi search; missing arrow display groaning noise from engine compartment when A/C is on. dealer said refrigerant was low. dealer could not properly diagnose due to cool temperatures. will bring back next summer.
Dec 2007 5000 mi	A/C compressor went bad. Small oil leak. Head Gasket replaced.
Jun 2008 9000 mi	DVD Drive failure.
Jul 2008 9000 mi	New DVD drive installed.
Sep 2008 11000 mi	High pressure fuel pump failure caused car to report an engine malfunction.
Apr 2010 23300 mi	Long crank when cold starting
Sep 2010 30000 mi	High pressure fuel pump replaced. Second occasion.
Jul 2011 38000 mi US $50	door lock actuator replaced on 3 out of 4 doors.
Apr 2012 44300 mi	Replaced waste gates noisey fan windows not closing
Jun 2012 46000 mi US $50	diagnose engine malfunction indicator
Jul 2012 46000 mi	Got engine malfunction light. Valve cover or some other cover was not bolted down tight enough when waste gates were replaced.
Feb 2013 51400 mi US $50	DVD Player malfunction.
Jun 2013 55000 mi US $50	DSC malfunction, DBS malfunction,

BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Mar 2007 - Aug 2012
Jun 2007 2000 mi	Sounds like exhaust shield rattle. dealer duplicated it on another 335i. entered puma case
Jul 2007 2000 mi	same as previously noted... rattle from engine at 1500rpm and higher.
Sep 2007 3000 mi	same as before... rattle from engine/transmission. no fix avail yet.
Mar 2008 6000 mi	Computer shows 25,000 or 2 years for first oil change, wasnt fixed in the first trip, still isnt fixed.
May 2008 8000 mi	Resolved by updating the software
Aug 2008 9000 mi	HPFP failure.
Dec 2009 16000 mi	22k oil change indicator, squeaky brake sensor (front)

BMW 3-Series in Maryland, United States Dec 2014 - Apr 2018
Sep 2015 123000 mi US $48	Valve cover leaking oil. Replaced gasket.
Nov 2015 123000 mi US $203	Battery not holding charge when not driven for several days.
Aug 2016 136000 mi US $37	Filler tube for windshield washer fluid tank cracked and leaked.
Apr 2017 142000 mi US $258	Replaced rear brake pads, rotors and wear sensor.
Aug 2017 150000 mi US $15	Crankcase vapors carry oil to the intake ports where it builds up in the ports and on the valves and eventually disrupts air flow causing some roughness under acceleration. The intake manifold is removed and using special tools crushed walnut shells are used in a media blaster to remove the build up. No parts replaced. Just about 10 pounds of crushed walnut media. It needs to be done about every 40-50,000 miles.
Feb 2018 154000 mi US $70	One ignition coil
Mar 2018 155000 mi US $10	Ground strap between body and engine corroded causing no-start condition.

BMW 3-Series in Washington, United States Mar 2007 - Oct 2010
May 2007 1000 mi	Had "Service engine soon" light come on. Stopped by Schuck's to have it scanned, turned out to be a loose gas cap warning
Jun 2008 10000 mi	Driver mirror was not holding memory positions. Mirror motor was replaced and it has worked perfectly ever since.
Sep 2009 22000 mi	The water pump failed at 21,000 miles. The dash displayed a yellow engine warning light that shortly turned red. Limped the car 0.3 miles home and called the dealer. They had a tow truck come and get the car, diagnosed the problem and fixed it.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Mar 2008 - Sep 2017
May 2008 22680 mi	Limp home mode activated on car while driving long distance. Engine reflashed.
Nov 2008 29389 mi	Limp home mode activated on car while driving long distance. Valve train sleeve repaired as part of technical service bulletin.
Jun 2010 50000 mi	There was a squeaking noise that the dealer insisted was from the turbo blow-off valve. I kept insisting it was most likely a brake issue. We kept arguing back and forth. The dealer wouldn't touch it unless they did it under the blowoff valve guise...
Sep 2010 52000 mi	The dealer finally found the root cause of the problem, which turned out to be a brake issue. It was in the shop for about half a day, and they filed off a part of the brake dust shield (I think) which solved the problem.
Jun 2011 61000 mi	Car was in for two items: high pressure fuel pump recall and oxygen sensor failure replacement.

BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Jul 2009 - Oct 2014
Feb 2010 36000 mi	replaced high pressure fuel pump.
Aug 2011 60500 mi	Reduced power message - Limp mode. Dealer replaced HPFP under recall.
Mar 2012 71000 mi US $230	engine malfunction; reduced power warning; leaking vacuum control valve in intake; replaced valve
Jul 2014 109300 mi US $300	Engine malfunction/reduced power warning Found split vacuum line for turbo pump.
Sep 2014 111000 mi	reduced power engine malfunction warning still comes on intermittently. Shop cannot find source of error.
Oct 2014 111000 mi	engine malfunction; reduced power warning. Shop unable to locate source or fix. Comes on intermittently

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Feb 2010 - Oct 2011
May 2010 32000 mi	iPod adapter will not recognize my iPod. Dealer wants to charge $300, since they claim it does not fall under warranty, therefore I didn't have them do the work at the time.
Jul 2010 34800 mi	iPod adapter finally fixed under warranty by a cooperative dealer.
Aug 2010 34000 mi	High Pressure Fuel Pump failed. Dealer replaced and software updated under warranty.

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Feb 2010 - Nov 2014
Mar 2010 44640 mi	Outside window trim was discoloring
Aug 2010 48360 mi	Replaced twin turbos after complaining of irregular idling After driving since replacing turbos engine would go into safe mode after driving at high performance levels. Engine light came on indicating a temporary loss of power. Dealer tested and replaced fuel pump.
Dec 2012 63240 mi C $200	Replaced water pump and thermostat (latter preventive) Replaced HID light and Halo light myself - quite the task since required removing wheel, inner fender to get at part
Jul 2014 90520 mi C $1200	Removed garbon build up on fuel intake system, replace air cleaner filter and cabin filter replace spark plugs replace rear wheel bearings

BMW 3-Series in North Carolina, United States Sep 2015 - Apr 2018
Jul 2015 67000 mi US $39	Replaced rear passenger side window regulator.
Aug 2015 72000 mi US $740	Replaced water pump & thermostat. Drained cooling system and replaced with fresh coolant.
Sep 2015 76000 mi US $39	Replaced rear driver side window regulator.

BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Dec 2008 - Oct 2021
Jan 2009 9000 mi	Defective oxygen sensor. Oxygen sensor malfunction indicated by "service engine soon" warning. Under warranty
Dec 2009 14000 mi	Bad speaker in drivers door. Speaker replaced
May 2010 18000 mi	Interactive cruise control stopped working. Replaced sensor under warranty. Would have been ~ $400 if not under warranty.
Jan 2013 17800 mi US $59	Rubber mud flap under the car needed repair.
Feb 2013 36600 mi US $350	replaced oil filter seal o ring. Dealer quoted $ 645. change brake fluid. Dealer quoted $ 180. replaced oil filter seal o ring. Dealer quoted $ 645.
Dec 2014 45000 mi US $856	The car is equipped with key in the pocket locking, unlocking and starting. The unlocking function was failing intermittently. Replaced the ISB cable. Also alledgedly needed a new battery after only 2 years.
May 2016 50300 mi	Surging under hard acceleration. One coil replaced.
Jan 2017 49800 mi US $300	sponge rubber door gasket split and was leaking air
Feb 2018 56000 mi US $217	The aux in receptacle detached from the bottom of the console and had to be glued back in

BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Aug 2007 - Mar 2018
Jun 2009 16000 mi	Rattle noise in dash
Nov 2013 134300 mi US $1100	AC Fan short circuit
Mar 2015 170000 mi US $1200	Car door lock actuator malfunction. No locking with electric option Transmission whining
Mar 2018 205000 mi US $280	Fuel injection gets easily dirty. Changed coils, spark plugs, and added fuel injection cleaner

BMW 3-Series in North Carolina, United States Mar 2016 - Dec 2016
Nov 2016 104600 mi US $1100	Valve cover replacement

BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Jun 2007 - Jul 2008
Jan 2007 11 mi	Pass side wing mirror glass cracked on its own and was replaced under warranty

BMW 3-Series in Georgia, United States Apr 2007 - Sep 2013
Jun 2008 15000 mi	During body shop work the seat thigh bolster locking mechanism was broken. Parts were shipped overnight and repair was successful on day 2. Loaner was provided.
Nov 2008 20000 mi	Experienced 3 "Engine Malfunction - Reduced Power" messages. Dealer read codes and needs car for several days to diagnose. Haven't returned for service yet, put a new tank of gas in, problem seems to be resolved on its own. Suspecting a bad tank of gas.
Dec 2008 21000 mi	Known defect was determined in cam ledges and rings causing a groove allowing oil leakage leading to low oil pressure in Vanos system. Parts where ordered and replaced and car has been perfect ever since. This is the same November issue - not bad gas.
Feb 2009 23000 mi	A/C was performing poorly, alternator was loud. Refrigerant was found to be low. Source of leak not identified. Refrigerant topped off. A/C cools and alternator is quiet. Driver-side cup-holder was jammed in dash. Replaced.
Dec 2009 34000 mi	Turbo wastegate hose had become pinched by a clamp causing underboost conditions.
Mar 2010 37000 mi	Loud crunch when going over speed bumps. Strut support was loose, retorqued.
Apr 2010 37500 mi	Failed high pressure fuel pump. Replaced with latest version of component.
Nov 2011 59000 mi US $900	Low coolant warning appeared multiple times over 6 months after top offs. A leak in the radiator hose was found after a pressure test. This was not covered by my extended warranty. Oil leak was discovered during inspection around the oil filter housing. This was 100 percent covered by my extended warranty.
Jan 2013 40800 mi	Water pump failed. Symptom was radiator fan cutting on immediately and at high speeds. Wastegates on turbos were out of adjustment causing boost cutout in 5th and 6th gear at highway speeds. Oil leak around fuel filter housing. Second failure of same part.
Jul 2013 80000 mi	Both differential seals leaking Oil pan leaking Check engine lights - VANOS solenoid needed replacing

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jul 2007 - Oct 2008
Aug 2008 8000 mi	Headlights shake excessively over rough pavement. Car makes a rhythmic metallic ticking noise at idle. Dealer attempted to fix the problem by performing a bleeding procedure, but noise persists.

BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Jan 2013 - Mar 2014
Dec 2013 74000 mi US $350	Coil misfire covered by warranty. Exhaust flap

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Sep 2011 - Jun 2018
Dec 2013 74000 mi US $300	Thermostat was stuck open causing the engine to heat up slowly. Gas mileage suffered. I also changed the pump at this time.
Nov 2016 102100 mi US $30	Faulty brake sensor.

BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Aug 2013 - Jul 2020
Sep 2014 50000 mi US $1200	Chipped alternator pulley caused serpentine belt to tear and eventually completely destroyed the belt. Pulley and belt were replaced and problem was completely solved.
Dec 2014 57000 mi US $1060	The electric water pump failed causing the engine to overheat and go into limp home mode. Replaced the water pump and thermostat and everything is back to normal.
Aug 2015 58300 mi US $1000	Rear brakes squealing and grinding. Found protective boot for rear calipers was torn allowing dust and dirt to clog brake piston causing them to bind up and not fully retract. Replaced rear caliper, brake pad and disc.
Jan 2018 63000 mi US $10	Central locking system stopped working properly. Was unable to unlock doors using key fob or lock button on the dash. Driver door still locked when using key fob or lock button after unlocking manually. Diagnosed the problem to a blown fuse in the central locking system (Fuse #57, 15A). Replaced fuse with a higher rating (20A) as per BMW recommended service.

BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2013 - Mar 2018
Sep 2013 72000 mi US $1100	Electronic water pump failure
Feb 2018 118000 mi US $4500	Valve cover gasket

BMW 3-Series in British Columbia, Canada May 2014 - Sep 2016
Oct 2015 71400 mi C $1000	Water leak originating in the Water Pump. Replaced Thermostat, Water Pump, Coolant Sensor, and Radiator

BMW 3-Series in Colorado, United States Dec 2011 - Sep 2015
Apr 2013 62300 mi	Both turbos replaced, trouble with vacuum leak after reinstallation of engine/trans
Jan 2014 61800 mi US $120	Replace Xenon lamps DIY
Mar 2015 79000 mi US $1850	Replace water pump, T-stat and a couple of hoses.
May 2015 80000 mi US $1600	Gasket leak. 2 new coils and intakes needed blasting to clear carbon build-up.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Nov 2011 - Jul 2013
Jan 2012 US $3000	Rims were cracked, rear tires bad, clutch bad. Sold me problems
Jul 2013 107000 mi US $1200	bad water pump

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Aug 2011 - Sep 2013
Nov 2012 54100 mi US $450	replace one control arm

BMW 3-Series in Michigan, United States Jul 2011 - Jun 2018
Sep 2011 44000 mi	DMTL pump failed causing check engine light. Pump was replaced
Dec 2011 46000 mi	Vehicle has keyless operation. One key fob not working. Dealer indicated that door handle was the problem. Replaced
Apr 2013 54300 mi	Battery cable at fuse box loosened
May 2013 54900 mi	Drivers door lock inoperable with remote or switch in car.
Aug 2013 56000 mi US $131	Door locks became inoperable with remote or rocker switch. Only drivers door operated and only with key. Fuse on automatic door locks was changed and reset computer.
Jun 2015 66000 mi US $1168	Electric coolant pump failed.
Jul 2017 81195 mi US $1251	Air conditioning compressor making loud whining sound. Replaced compressor with new OEM.
Nov 2017 84335 mi US $842	Water pump housing cracked

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BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Jan 2010 - Mar 2018
Mar 2010 39000 mi	Front Passenger wheel felt loose over bumps at low speed. Dealer replaced ball joints becuase they had play. clunking in passenger front wheel when going over bumps. Dealer replaced bushings.
May 2010 41000 mi	Turbo Wastegates making noise at low RPM's and when revved. Dealer replaced the wastegates. Dealer also noticed something was wrong with steering column and replaced the joint there as well.
Aug 2016 97000 mi US $5200	Ecu went bad. They tried chaniging a couple things but problem followed ecu. Had to replace ecu and coils I think.

BMW 3-Series in Ohio, United States Nov 2012 - Mar 2013
Jan 2013 US $100	Replaced both rear window regulators under CPO warranty. $100 deductable

BMW 3-Series in Alberta, Canada Apr 2015 - May 2017
Dec 2015 86800 mi C $1200	Water pump and thermostat. Latter preventive.
Jun 2016 91140 mi C $1500	Air intake sensor replaced, Vanos solenoids replaced, spark plugs and ignition coils replaced.
Dec 2016 96720 mi C $7000	Cracked valve cover, faulty injectors, leak around oil filter housing.

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BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jun 2010 - Jan 2020
Jul 2010 44000 mi	Steering wheel lock system froze. Required replacement of steering column and reflash of computer.
Sep 2010 48000 mi	Gear shift handle had peeling chrome, replaced by dealer under warranty. Rear window to trunk rubber trim was replaced by dealer under warranty. Brake fluid flushed and replaced by dealer under warranty.
Jun 2011 50000 mi US $800	Climate control module stopped working, went completely dead and blank, no lights, no functions, no heat-cooling or even fresh air circulation. Dealer ordered and replaced with new module and did required reprogramming of unit.
Jan 2013 60000 mi US $550	Secondary air pump and sensor failure. Both replaced by dealer.
Feb 2014 73000 mi US $800	Excess play in steering, replaced steering rack. Air conditioning condenser fan vibrating and noisy. Replaced fan. Belt tensioner loose and out of alignment, bad bearings. Replaced tensioner.
Aug 2015 87300 mi US $90	Right rear window froze in down position Regulator was broken, plastic cable retainer snapped off. Replaced with after market regulator assembly, cheaper and better made than OEM BMW.
Oct 2015 88300 mi	Drivers door lock actuator would not unlock door. Locks OK, doesn't unlock. Can unlock with key.Inside handle will unlock. Very expensive OEM parts and labor, over $450 to repair at dealer. Looking for other supplier of parts and labor.
Nov 2015 89000 mi US $450	Power steering pump bad noises, replaced with new pump. Driver's door lock would lock but not open with remote. Could open with key and from inside handle. Replaced door lock actuator. Belt idler pulley making loud clanking noise. Pulley replaced.
Jan 2016 89200 mi US $600	39 month Bosch replacement battery died. Had been installed by indie shop and supposedly registered to computer. Don't think it was done Original battery lasted six years. Went to dealer this time for new battery and registration.
Jun 2016 92000 mi	Power steering pulley was loose causing clanking noise. Improperly replaced on previous repair. New pulley installed, no charge under dealer warranty of previous repair.
Aug 2016 94000 mi US $450	Replaced control arms, upper and lower. Fluid filled bushings were cracked and loose.
Mar 2017 101000 mi US $1278	Water pump and thermostat replacement.
Jun 2017 103000 mi US $374	Lower control arms replaced with M style, original arms bushings were worn.
Mar 2018 109000 mi US $450	Oil filter housing gasket replaced, Also replaced guibo at transmission to driveshaft.
Jun 2018 110000 mi US $400	Replace motor and transmision mounts
Aug 2018 114000 mi US $485	Transmission vibration under light acceleration between 1500 and 2400 rpm. Changed transmission filter and oil. Vibration cured. This is GM 6L64 trans. Problem appears to be torque converter lock up engagement slipping.
Mar 2019 117000 mi US $750	Oil pan leaking. Changed gasket.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jul 2012 - Dec 2014
Oct 2013 62300 mi US $109	Original Battery failed.

BMW 3-Series in Washington, United States Mar 2016 - Apr 2016
Apr 2016 92000 mi US $1100	Camshaft sensor bad. Car was jurking a lot and coming to halt intermittently.

BMW 3-Series in Mississippi, United States Jun 2012 - Sep 2017
Aug 2012 61600 mi US $150	ABS Brake System had to be replaced. Total cost was about 1300 but I had an extended warranty that paid all but 150
Dec 2014 117000 mi US $100	Valve cover gasket
Dec 2015 143000 mi US $350	Car would not start. Tried to jump start but didn't work. Found mechanic that would replace starter for $200 labor. Fixed problem.
Dec 2016 167000 mi US $880	Engine missing. Had 1 bad spark plug coil and 2 weak coils. Replaced all 6 coils

BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Sep 2008 - Apr 2019
May 2011 26000 mi	Check engine light came on and they replaced a sensor under original warranty
Aug 2011 28000 mi	Warning light on the dash appeared for ABS/DSC. BMW service tech got diagnostic code to replace DSC hydraulic unit, which he did.
Jun 2013 36000 mi	Fan assembly needed replacing. During an oil change the mechanic noticed when idling, the car was overheating.
Apr 2015 42200 mi US $842	Replace Electronic Steering Control Unit.
Sep 2015 44000 mi US $812	Doors would not open from inside the vehicle, locking the driver inside the vehicle. Doors would only open with stick key inserted into the outside door locks. Two door locks with motor actuators were replaced.
Apr 2017 50000 mi US $380	Replaced belt tensioner.
May 2017 50000 mi US $175	AC was leaking. Front floor was wet.
Jun 2017 50000 mi	Driver airbag was replaced due to a recall

BMW 3-Series in Tennessee, United States Jul 2008 - Apr 2010
Aug 2008 11000 mi	Condition-based maintenance computer did not reflect miles driven in first year - started with 16,ooo miles until maintenance and did not change in 10,000 miles
Jun 2009 19000 mi	DSC & Brake MIL - found faults in DSC module faults 94B5 & 5E43. Replaced STL steering column switch cluster, reset steering angle sensor, updated software

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Sep 2010 - Oct 2011
Feb 2011 25000 mi	A light bulb was out. The dealer replaced the bulb and changed engine oil, replaced air filter.

BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2010 - Oct 2011
Oct 2010 45000 mi	Grinding noise when releasing clutch pedal. Replace transmission and dual mass flywheel. No change in noise.
Nov 2010 47000 mi	Seat moving during acceleration or braking. Fixed by replacing seat.
Oct 2011 58000 mi US $50	Xenon headlight failed. Igniter / ballast replaced.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Dec 2015 - Apr 2017
Dec 2015 97000 mi US $800	Oil quality sensor needed replacing Crank position sensor was faulty

BMW 3-Series in North Carolina, United States Sep 2010 - Jan 2011
Jan 2011 45000 mi	Right door actuator failed. Fuse blew for all doors. Could't open any door except driver's door could open with key and manual from inside. Used emergency opener for fuel filler door. Installed front door actuators and bigger(20 amp)fuse

BMW 3-Series in South Carolina, United States Dec 2009 - Oct 2010
Mar 2010 34000 mi	replaced TPM sensors on two tires and regulator for TPM system.
May 2010 38000 mi	finish peeling from steering wheel audio control area. installed new steering wheel panel.

BMW 3-Series in Washington, United States Mar 2008 - Mar 2011
Jul 2009 25000 mi	Electric door lock relays failed. Dealer replaced both under warranty.
Aug 2009 27000 mi	Check engine light came on - was due to sticky gas cap switch. Replaced a roof rail that was flaking off. Had them listen for a squeak coming from rear parcel shelf-could not replicate.
Sep 2009 29000 mi	Service warning light came on - faulty brake sensor, changed the oil too.
Feb 2010 33000 mi	VANOS exhaust solenoid needed replacement. Radiator needed replacement as it had an integrated sensor. Headlight burned out.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jan 2014 - Apr 2017
Jan 2014 63000 mi US $2500	Oil leaks. Replaced: Valve Cover Gasket, Oil Filter Housing Gasket, Oil Pan Gasket, and Main Seal.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States May 2010 - Aug 2018
Apr 2011 33000 mi US $1370	steering wheel lockup. seems to be common problem on BMW. Hope this isn't indication of long term reliability.
Jul 2011 35300 mi US $425	Faulty air bag sensor in front right door replaced Side mirror doesn't adjust correctly. Would cost $800 to fix.
May 2012 40900 mi US $980	motor in the side mirror was broken,
Jan 2013 46000 mi US $2630	replace valve cover $1600, rear brake $1000
Sep 2015 52000 mi US $148	Replaced window trim. The black rubber/plastic was deteriorating and cracked. It looked terrible.
Feb 2017 57000 mi US $1100	leaky valve cover cracked power steering reservoir. replaced.
May 2017 58000 mi US $455	Driver side rear window regulator broke. Replaced regulator.

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Jul 2016 - Aug 2017
Jun 2016 86000 mi US $800	rear gasket oil leak
Jul 2017 90000 mi US $300	another oil leak

BMW 3-Series in Michigan, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2011
Feb 2010 37000 mi	Engine clicking noise. Dealer replaced exhaust HVA elements (lifters), replaced valve cover gasket and cam bolt. Dealer did not replace cylinder head which may be needed if clicking noise comes back.
Mar 2010 37000 mi	Engine clicking noise came back after a week. Replaced cylinder head.
Apr 2010 37000 mi	Replaced telematic control unit. Replaced engine rubber mounts for stablizer mounting on front axle (due to complaint about strange noise). I am still having an issue about rattle and creaking noise when going over small bumps. I've been to the shop 4-5 times combined with other issues. They have lubricated the door seals, placed felt in areas of the center armrest console and wiped down the glass windows. Lessened but still there.

BMW 3-Series in Hawaii, United States Sep 2009 - Aug 2012
Aug 2010 26000 mi	Driver door lock would not open except with key.

BMW 3-Series in Washington, United States Dec 2012 - Jun 2017
Feb 2013 94000 mi US $900	Car started cranking slowly. Car still has original battery. Replace with new battery. Finally car stopped cranking. Starter motor failed. Replaced with remanufactured non-OEM starter motor. very complicated to replace starter motor.
Apr 2015 111200 mi US $1300	Usual Electric water pump failed. Changed Water pump with new water pump along with thermostat (which also has issue as per computer). Dealer wanted $1700, indy shops wanted $1300. replaced parts myself.
Feb 2017 119000 mi US $300	Radiator pin hole leak, changed Radiator with OEM BEHR and top hose replaced, coolant refilled and air purged.

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Feb 2013 - Oct 2016
Mar 2013 61000 mi US $1975	DSC / ABS module needed repair.
Aug 2013 72000 mi US $50	Trunk release latch sealing gasket broken.
Oct 2013 75000 mi US $410	Xenon bulb was flickering and died out...needed to replace xenon bulb.
Sep 2015 100000 mi US $1400	Crankshaft sensor needed replacement Valve cover leaking - needed replacement

BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Jan 2015 - May 2022
Nov 2017 139000 mi US $140	Front brakes
Mar 2018 139000 mi US $75	Oil filter [housing?] gasket replaced
Feb 2019 165000 mi US $400	Replaced spark plugs and ignition coils Replaced blower motor and sensor
Nov 2019 151000 mi US $430	starter replaced O2 sensor replaced /ground wire replaced

BMW 3-Series in Utah, United States Jun 2009 - Feb 2014
Aug 2013 119600 mi US $1800	Water pump, hose, and cap replaced. Partially due to an oil leak on hose, partially for a failure on inspection. Oil level sensor replacement required. Found because oil was low but not showing low after leak. Oil housing gasket replaced, along with a "belt tensioner" (not sure for what, I think the oil leak spilled on this, probably not an engine part)
Feb 2014 131000 mi	SEL on if idle while cold. Seems to be O2 sensor related, not positive.

BMW 3-Series in Georgia, United States Nov 2009 - Jul 2012
Mar 2010 22000 mi	voice command not working BMW assist button inoperative; telephone volume through bluetooth inaudible, could not be increased. Still in the shop after 3 days - second visit this month

BMW 3-Series in Victoria, Australia Aug 2010 - Feb 2011
Jun 2010 16120 mi	Replaced front door locks and replaced central locking fuse with a higher voltage.

BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Oct 2017 - Mar 2018
Feb 2018 162000 mi US $1400	Had to replace whole cooling system due to coolant leak

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Feb 2009 - Jun 2022
Jan 2010 24000 mi	Door lock actuators malfunction & related fuse blown requiring replacement of both.
Mar 2015 44000 mi US $696	Cam cover gasket leak

BMW 3-Series in District of Columbia, United States Aug 2007 - Jan 2015
Nov 2008 8000 mi	Low coolant light. Dealer topped off coolant and pressure tested the cooling system for leaks. None were found. Right rear window would not close when fully opened unless the window switch was rapidly used or after waiting for 30-60 seconds. Mechanical binding in the window regulator caused the motor to activate the anti-trap feature. Regulator replaced.
Oct 2009 15000 mi	Central locking system failed and only the driver door and the fuel door could be opened (they are the only ones that can be manually unlocked). Front two lock actuators were replaced. A cable for the lock actuator in the passenger door was left unhooked when the car was returned. The door opened from the interior handle and locked/unlocked, but the exterior handle was not functional. Dealer connected it and it works now.
Nov 2010 22900 mi	Passenger door would not completely latch shut. The door would close and lock, but there was wind noise when driving and a noticeable gap when viewed from outside. The door could also be pushed in from the outside, but wouldn't stay.
Mar 2011 25000 mi	Bad seal on the (head?) gasket was causing oil to leak onto one of the sensors. Car would only start intermittently and different error lights would appear overtime the car would restart.
Aug 2012 36500 mi US $50	When taking it in for an oil change, the tech noticed oil leaking onto the engine. Traced back to a leaky gasket (again). Car showed no symptoms yet other than visible oil in the engine bay. Previous repair of oil leaking from gasket was performed with a faulty part. Oil was leaking again causing a burining smell and smoke from engine bay. Repair was repeated and successfull this time.

BMW 3-Series in Quebec, Canada Mar 2010 - Apr 2014
May 2010 30760 mi	Head gasket leaked small amount of oil, required replacement.
Sep 2012 58900 mi C $30	Gasket leaking. Required replacement.
Nov 2013 80600 mi C $500	Blown Starter

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jul 2009 - Nov 2011
Jun 2010 37000 mi	New hydraulic lifters for tapping noise that was related to rpm
Feb 2011 48000 mi US $70	Right headlight replaced. No charge for labor. That was weird but cool.

BMW 3-Series in South Carolina, United States Mar 2008 - Sep 2017
Sep 2010 67000 mi	Moon roof pinch protection warning light came on. Reset of system solved problem.
Jan 2011 74000 mi	Moon roof pinch warning light illuminated, system checked and warning light reset.
Sep 2011 88000 mi US $50	Passenger's rear window motor failed, warning light lit. Dealer replaced window regulator, solved problem.
Mar 2013 120000 mi US $370	Oil stand gasket replaced.
May 2013 122000 mi US $2160	Updated software for engine and transmission. ABS hydro pump failed, replaced.
Sep 2013 130000 mi US $350	Steering wheel sensor failed, replaced. Serpentine belt tensioner beginning to fail, replaced.
Aug 2014 150000 mi US $650	Valve cover gasket replaced
Nov 2014 156000 mi US $350	Window regulator broke, replaced.
Mar 2016 178000 mi US $875	Replaced valve cover gasket and changed spark plugs. Car now burns oil and has rough idle.
Apr 2016 178800 mi US $450	Valve cover was warped, which was causing a bulge in the gasket allowing air in. Replaced valve cover.

BMW 3-Series in Georgia, United States Dec 2014 - Jan 2015
Jan 2015 53000 mi US $32	Replaced blown high beam light bulb

BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Aug 2014 - Sep 2014
Sep 2014 73000 mi	Spark plugs replaced and ignition coil for 3rd cylinder was also replaced

BMW 3-Series in Michigan, United States Feb 2007 - Apr 2010
Oct 2007 9000 mi	Tyre pressure monitor would not reset. This is a known problem affecting a small number of cars and requires the whole ECU to be reprogrammed from scratch which takes a couple of hours. Car was returned washed and vacuumed.

BMW 3-Series in Missouri, United States Feb 2011 - Oct 2013
Mar 2011 47000 mi	Replaced valve lifters for engine ticking on cold starts after short trips
Oct 2012 74800 mi US $50	Oil leak due to leaky valve cover gasket window lock out switch was stuck in on (down) position
Oct 2013 92000 mi US $300	Oil leak from valve cover gasket Rear passenger window regulator replaced

BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Nov 2011 - May 2013
Feb 2012 66200 mi US $50	Faulty vanos solenoids replaced. Leaking seal for eccentric valve cover. Rear input shaft seal leaking. Faulty vanos solenoids replaced Leaking seal for eccentric valve cover Rear input shaft seal leaking

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Oct 2010 - Oct 2012
Mar 2011 46000 mi	Driver side mirror had manufacturing defect and would not adjust properly Windshield seal was badly cracked and was replaced
Oct 2011 50000 mi US $800	Low coolant warning light came on. Crappy plastic radiator had two cracks and was leaking. Radiator was replaced for $797.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Nov 2011 - Dec 2014
Feb 2012 39900 mi	Car would not start.....Faulty eccentric shaft sensor gear had chipped tooth, also valvetronic motor had chipped gears. Both required replacing. Also Belt tensioner failure required drive belt tensioner & drive belt replacement

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Dec 2014 - Dec 2015
Dec 2014 59000 mi US $2900	Engine was misfiring and lacked performance. diagnosed to faulty coils.
Oct 2015 67500 mi US $4000	Bluetooth failed for 3rd time, injector, coil issues.

BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States May 2011 - Sep 2011
Sep 2011 38000 mi US $150	Mass Air Flow meter died. Car had to be towed to the repair shop where mechanic hooked code reader to the ODB and saw what part was the problem. The part was replaced and everything is fine. Rear left window regulator died. Windows was stuck in down position. Part had to be replaced the same day.

BMW 3-Series in North Carolina, United States Oct 2010 - Jul 2012
Apr 2010 29000 mi	Locking system stopped working. Dealer replaced front door units and control module. Warranty.
Oct 2011 40000 mi US $50	Driver side mirror would not fold in properly, nor would mirror adjust to an angle allowing safe rearward vision.

BMW 3-Series in Michigan, United States Feb 2007 - Oct 2009
Aug 2007 21000 mi	Car was riding harsh since new. Already replaced factory runflats with conventional tires, only a little better. Had them check it when performing factory maintenance. Found shipping spacers in the right rear susp. Now it rides like a luxury sport sho
Dec 2007 28000 mi	Noticed a ticking sound from engine on startup. Dealer said it was a known problem (sticking lifter) and fixed it by revving to 2500 rpm for a minute. According to the forums, it's a known problem. Will probably be fixed after warranty expires at my ex
Dec 2008 48000 mi	Metal on leading edge of shift knob is raising. Per SA, a known problem.
Apr 2009 52000 mi US $472	Pinion seal seeping on front of rear differential. I am trying to get BMWUSA to help with the cost even though it has over 52,000 miles, it's only been in service a little over 2 yr. Time in shop may be a little misleading. I left the car while on vaca.

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BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Oct 2014 - Sep 2018
Aug 2015 89300 mi	Searching for rattling under the car when hitting bumps or shakes. Think it may be the exhaust under drivers feet.

BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2011 - Jun 2018
Nov 2011 32300 mi US $50	Water Pump Failed and initially left me stranded in middle of hill (BMW won't go over idle under overheat condition). Eventually able to nurse it off the rowed. Car towed, troubleshot and water pump replaced.
Mar 2014 40000 mi US $75	top windshield molding (rubber strip) had deteriorated so bad that 1: it was ugly, 2: Flakes of rubber were blowing off. Typical age related issue for this vehicle.
May 2014 40000 mi US $925	Steering lock sensor warning light indicator "RED" Dealer replaced steering column to replace faulty steering lock sensor. While recalibrating sensors following lock sensor replacement. Right rear passenger window failed to go back up. Problem was traced to broken wind regulator cable. Window regulator was replaced.
Dec 2014 44000 mi US $1200	Diagnose source of suspension clunk noise on Drivers side front. Broken Spring and damaged strut was replaced using new hardware due to excessive rust on original parts.
Jan 2015 34800 mi US $85	Headlight washer valve/orfice froze up and was leaking washer fluid
Mar 2017 56000 mi US $490	replace battery and re calibrate charging system for new battery note battery was about 10 years old
May 2018 59000 mi US $650	Drivers side mirror would not adjust. If you touched position button it would fold to either forward or rear park position. Drivers side Mirror assembly with servo was repaced.

BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Oct 2007 - Jan 2018
Sep 2008 16000 mi	Flash drive music does not play properly
Oct 2008 17000 mi	Engine coolant leaking. Windshield wiper fluid leaking.
Jul 2010 41800 mi	Driver side Roof trim was fading Driver side black roof trim began fading
Sep 2010 46000 mi	trunck latch rubber cover was worn and peeling
Sep 2011 60000 mi US $700	Head Gasket was leaking. gasket replaced Headlamp washer leaking. Washer unit replaced
Apr 2012 69700 mi US $113675	DMTL Pump Fault and Cylinder 5 coil fault Oil FIlter Housing Gasket Leak
Jul 2012 73700 mi US $272	Valve Cover Gasket Leak
Aug 2012 74400 mi US $257	Not Cooling. Freon Low
Oct 2013 89300 mi	Tie-rod bushings replaced.
Jun 2014 100000 mi US $1800	Replace front and rear shocks and coil springs.
Sep 2015 117000 mi US $900	Automatic transmission would not switch into forward or reverse gear. Gear Selector Rod was defective and replaced.
Oct 2015 118200 mi	Car failed to start. Starter fault detected. Starter tests were good. Detected oil in Eccentric shaft sensor. The sensor was replaced under the 15 yrs emission warranty.
Jan 2016 122500 mi US $400	Leaking lower radiator hose. Leaking lower radiator hose temperature sensor.
Mar 2016 125000 mi US $805	Could not start car. Starter replaced
Aug 2016 132900 mi US $297	Steer was not smooth
Sep 2016 134000 mi US $100	Rear passenger window does not open or close. Window regulator cable snapped.
Oct 2016 135000 mi US $100	Rear driver side window will not open or close. Window regulator cable broke
Feb 2017 140000 mi US $100	Driver front lock actuator failed.
Aug 2017 145950 mi	Service engine soon (ses) light. EAC Sensor fault. Sensor built into radiator, so radiator had to be replaced. Covered under sulev emissions warranty.

BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2011 - Jun 2015
Feb 2013 51300 mi	Front directional quit working - replacement bulb didn't help. Apparently corrosion frequently necessitates replacement of the socket on these cars - although none is visible that will be my next step. Still not resolved.
Apr 2013 52200 mi	Disassembled directional assembly again, cleaned with contact cleaner and reassembled, directional now works fine - replaced $225 dealer repair estimate with $0 expense.
Jun 2015 82000 mi US $540	New BMW brake sensor clip allowed sensor wire to rub on CV shield - cutting it through - leading to expensive failure. Indicator light said brakes needed replacement - actually shorted sensor wire called imminent CV failure to light.

BMW 3-Series in Maryland, United States Dec 2015 - Dec 2016
Dec 2016 140000 mi	Outline light went out. Cost to fix too expensive Mouse for the entertainment system stopped working. Can't see the navigation now

BMW 3-Series in Connecticut, United States - Jun 2010
Jun 2010 22000 mi	Locking system stopped working.

BMW 3-Series in Washington, United States Jul 2010 - Jun 2011
Aug 2010 77000 mi	steering sensor failed.

BMW 3-Series in New Hampshire, United States Feb 2013 - Jul 2017
Sep 2013 100000 mi US $400	Drive shaft replaced
May 2014 108700 mi	replace Mass Air Flow Senser
Sep 2014 113000 mi US $525	replace both front lower control arms, with bushings
Dec 2014 117000 mi	ignition coil on cylinder 3 faulty. Replaced all 6 coils

BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Jul 2011 - Aug 2012
Jul 2012 59000 mi	iDrive stopped working. No handsfree, radio, NAV, etc.

BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States May 2012 - Apr 2015
Sep 2013 64000 mi US $50	Two gaskets had failed, producing an oil leak. Oil was vaporizing on exhaust. Both replaced under CPO warranty ($50 deductible).
Apr 2015 73000 mi US $20	Service engine now light. Code misfire cylinder 1. Replaced spark plug. Not resolved. Then reset light and it never returned.

BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2012
Jan 2010 30000 mi	left rear door panel missing clips. panel was loose. clips replaced and door panel now correct.
Oct 2010 37000 mi	Sunroof fault light. sunroof was closed.

BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States May 2008 - Jul 2014
Aug 2011 23000 mi US $883	Central door locks completely non-functional. Doors could not be unlocked, either using the fob or the door lock button. Only the driver's door has a mechanical override, so none of the other doors could be used at all!!

BMW 3-Series in Michigan, United States Apr 2013 - Jun 2018
May 2013 64800 mi	Eccentric shaft sensor leaking. Replaced under warranty.
Mar 2014 74000 mi US $800	Front struts
Jul 2014 76800 mi US $439	Rear Right Passenger Wheel Bearing
Mar 2015 93000 mi US $1512	Reseal oil pan, $1,200. Replace belt tensioner, $312.
May 2015 94000 mi US $1362	Replaced water pump and thermostat after both failed
Sep 2015 102000 mi US $420	Replace front driver side CV boot Replace right rear trailing arm
Feb 2016 108000 mi US $1000	Excessive oil consumption (1 quart/ 3000 miles). Dealership unable to find cause, and is considered "normal" for a BMW. Both rear window regulators failed. Windows would roll down, but not up.
Dec 2016 115000 mi US $800	Broken rear control arm Bad coil pack

BMW 3-Series in Oklahoma, United States May 2015 - Dec 2016
Oct 2015 142500 mi	Door locks stopped working properly. Diagnosed blown fuse from one of the lock motors pulling too much current. Replaced fuse after diagnostic.
Nov 2015 143400 mi US $1400	Read driver's damper was leaking, replaced both dampers on the rear axel. Driver's front indicator ceased working. Wiring found to be brittle and worn due to missing access plate allowing water/debris from wheelwell
Jan 2016 145300 mi US $190	Battery was only putting out 11.9v when below freezing.
Jul 2016 152000 mi US $430	underbody trim slapping body at 45mph and higher
Oct 2016 157500 mi US $1688	Oil leak from cracked cam cover. Cam cover replaced. 12v interior plugs nonfunctional Oil change

BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Jun 2007 - Feb 2014
Mar 2007 2700 mi	Faulty sensor in radiator set off Service Engine Soon light. Had warranty take care of it.
Jan 2009 35000 mi US $448	Wanted dealer to rebalance both front wheels from a vibration discovered in the steering wheel after rotating the wheels from back to fronts for even wear pattern. Dealer replaced a 'bent' wheel which it wasn't bent in fact.
Oct 2009 47000 mi	SES light from EAC code 2ADS.
Sep 2010 60000 mi US $345	A/C wasn't blowing out cold air as expected, had system tested for leaks and none found. Freon installed back into car plus .1 oz topped off. Was told no problems with a/c system.
Nov 2011 77000 mi US $2600	Engine overheat caution followed by overheat warning in 3 seconds. Service dept replaced electric cooling pump and t-stat, also replaced valve cover gasket when they saw oil seeping on side of engine during repair.
Dec 2011 77000 mi	Radiator hose connecting the water pump to the radiator became disconnected and started leaking coolant. I was able to get it to the dealership by my home and they found poor workmanship by the previous dealer.
Mar 2013 88000 mi US $960	Car was throwing P0050 OBDII code for 2 weeks. Bank 2, sensor 1 (oxygen sensor) won't pre-heat...set off SES light.
Feb 2014 94000 mi	6 cyl started misfiring...became hard fault the more often it's driven, the earlier the problem appears.

BMW 3-Series in Utah, United States Jan 2016 - Jun 2021
Feb 2017 93000 mi US $1200	Valve cover gasket leak. Vanos solenoids
Feb 2018 124000 mi US $300	Starter failed. Replaced starter
Mar 2021 158000 mi US $50	CV Axle

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BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Mar 2011 - Apr 2012
Apr 2012 39000 mi US $260	Busted tie-rod bushing on the front right, likely from a pot hole. Glad I had extended warranty.

BMW 3-Series in Oregon, United States Nov 2009 - Feb 2022
Dec 2009 39000 mi	Door lock actuator failed
Aug 2010 46000 mi	hood latch failed to engage.
Sep 2015 72000 mi US $500	Main belt tensioner needed replacement, also did main belt
Jun 2016 80000 mi US $540	Oil filter stand was leaking, replacement required removal of intake manifold. Well, they don't make them easy to work on - 4 hours labor the majority of the cost.
May 2017 92000 mi US $650	Valve cover replaced as it was leaking oil.
Jan 2018 97000 mi	recall of airbag

BMW 3-Series in Michigan, United States Nov 2009 - Aug 2010
Jul 2010 41000 mi	Brake service sensors faulty, rear brakes. Squeaks and rattles present throughout car. Got new bushings for sway bar. However, the car seemed no different afterwards. Faulty brake sensors caused service light to appear again. Dealer will perform full reprogramming of car.

BMW 3-Series in Minnesota, United States Dec 2014 - Jan 2016
Feb 2015 90000 mi US $400	One of the two VANOS solenoids was plugged. I chose to replace both rather than clean and re-install one given the mileage and labor costs were already incurred.

BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Nov 2009 - Nov 2010
Dec 2009 24000 mi	On start up I saw a warning light saying to go in for service. Computer first said car needed brakes, then found to just be a computer error requiring a re-flash.
Apr 2010 27000 mi	Warning light on the dash went off indicating an electrical fault. Went into dealer. It turned out to be right front headlight. Replaced under warranty in 45 min.
May 2010 28000 mi	Interior trim is peeling on the steering wheel. Finish began coming off the left spoke of the wheel. Dealer has ordered part for replacement.

BMW 3-Series in Alberta, Canada Mar 2007 - Aug 2013
Jun 2007 3720 mi	About 6 inches of the rear window seal had been heated somehow and looked "cooked". They ordered a new seal, installed it then we had until next day for the glue to dry.
Jun 2008 24800 mi	Check engine light came on and off periodically for about 6 weeks. I thought that retightenng the gas cap solved it but wasn't sure.
Jun 2009 44640 mi	leaking transmission seal Paint was wearing off some interior pleather parts. They chaged the trim parts.

BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2015 - Sep 2018
Jun 2015 43000 mi US $300	Replaced 8 year old battery, reset battery charging system with software I purchased.
Jul 2015 43000 mi US $65	power window regulator broke. Motor OK. rear passenger window stuck down. Fixed myself for $65 but BMW part was $130 and would have cost $350 at dealer total, so I put that price in. blower motor making noise. took out and lubricated.
Oct 2017 67000 mi US $3300	Valve cover gasket Radiator cooling fan (electric) Water pump
Sep 2018 77000 mi US $3500	oil pan, oil pan gasket, oil level sending unit, water pump, thermostat.

BMW 3-Series in Washington, United States Dec 2011 - Dec 2018
Apr 2012 49000 mi US $50	Hydraulic valve lifters replaced on exhaust side under warranty
Oct 2012 54300 mi	One coil failed and was replaced
Oct 2014 75200 mi US $350	Passenger front door lock actuator
Sep 2015 82000 mi US $550	Battery warning, battery replaced
Oct 2016 90500 mi US $2000	Had to replace bushings in front end. This was causing steering wheel shaking at around 40mph.
Oct 2017 100000 mi US $600	Leaky oil filter seal
Jan 2018 102000 mi US $1073	Replace oil filter housing gasket Replace low beam xenon headlamp

BMW 3-Series in Oregon, United States Dec 2015 - Jan 2016
Jan 2016 US $580	Valve cover gasket leaked. Replaced valve cover gasket. Also replaced VANOS gaskets.

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Mar 2008 - Mar 2016
Dec 2009 43400 mi	Right front wheel bearing.
May 2011 77540 mi C $1200	Right front wheel hub assembly Car had a bad sound like a brake pad dragging on a warped rotor. Was bearing problem in hub assembly.
Dec 2012 120900 mi	failed pulley on belt system. replaced along with new battery. No other faults. Was a squeaking sound from belt that prompted the trip in.
Jan 2013 77600 mi C $850	Replaced water pump. No other issues.
Apr 2014 147440 mi C $550	Replaced both bushings in rear suspension (l&r) at lower end of shock/control arm. Was squeaking and bushings were failing quickly. Note there is a new part number for that system as failure rates w OEM were very high.
Jun 2015 162440 mi C $1360	Front tie rods replaced New belt and tensioners and pulleys replaced
Mar 2016 173600 mi C $430	Starter was replaced as it was failing. Original starter since delivery.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Apr 2007 - Dec 2019
Jul 2010 48000 mi	Peeling finish on steering wheel near buttons Rear tail light coming loose Broken cupholder
Sep 2010 53000 mi	Muffler hangar bolt came loose, caused loud rattle/clank when driving over bumps or starting car. Diagnosed rattle location, then tightened bolt in own garage
Sep 2014 98000 mi US $350	Replaced rear driver side window regulator

BMW 3-Series in North Carolina, United States May 2008 - Oct 2021
Sep 2009 17000 mi	car stalled, check engine light came on and engine ran very rough until restarted, then engine ran normal
Feb 2010 20600 mi	blown fuse
Aug 2010 23000 mi	cigarette lighter did not work. Dealer aligned contacts to fix. Squeaks from driver's window. Dealer lubricated the seals around the window.
Nov 2010 25000 mi	Door locks would not operate
Sep 2011 29000 mi	driver-side mirror motor intermittently stopped working. Wear on finish of steering wheel cover Rattle coming from passenger side door speaker housing. Dealer reattached foam cover with glue.
Feb 2013 41400 mi US $40	Replaced driver's door seal which had torn. ABS/Traction Control/Stability Control warning lights are on (intermittently).
Oct 2013 49200 mi US $1400	Car had intermittent problem at first, then ABS/Traction Control/Stability Control stopped working. Dealer replaced the ABS control pump.
Nov 2014 53500 mi US $23	Upper exterior windshield molding (gasket) disintegrated and needed to be replaced. Usual mechanic would not do work and suggested auto glass shop. Auto glass shop wanted to replace windshield at same time. Ordered part/installed myself.
Mar 2017 68000 mi US $315	Engine ran rough and loss of power. #3 Ignition coil failed. Replaced that coil and all six plugs
Apr 2017 68200 mi US $375	Right rear window regulator malfunctioned.
May 2018 74000 mi	Trunk release switch became disconnected inside trunk (could hear it moving around when trunk was opened by remote). Was able to reconnect switch to trunk lid...no new parts required.

BMW 3-Series in South Carolina, United States Sep 2010 - Jul 2012
Oct 2011 64000 mi US $50	The "main" sensor (forget what it's called) that sits behind the steering wheel malfunctioned and was not receiving data from the car. The sensor had to be replaced and programmed.

BMW 3-Series in Arizona, United States Sep 2010 - May 2017
Nov 2014 77400 mi US $75	Failed window regulators for driver front

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Dec 2008 - Jun 2022
Jul 2013 18200 mi US $25	Rear toe arm was at the limit of adjustment. Repair was to replace the toe arm.
Oct 2016 26200 mi	Windshield washer jets plugged Electronics/software. Tire pressure warning light stuck on, can't reset.
Jul 2017 29774 mi US $31	Brake wear sensor wire broken, new sensor installed.
Apr 2022 45000 mi US $35	Replace trunk struts.

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BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Feb 2015 - Oct 2015
Mar 2015 93620 mi	Steering shaft seized up requiring replacement.
Jul 2015 97940 mi C $100	Replaced power door lock module on front passenger side

BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Mar 2017 - Mar 2018
Dec 2017 100000 mi US $2000	Head gasket leaking oil

BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Mar 2013 - Jun 2013
Apr 2013 47200 mi US $350	Water leak into interior
Jun 2013 48000 mi US $50	rear window fell down into car. Had to be re-set and items holding it replaced. Covered under extended warranty minus deductible.

BMW 3-Series in Ohio, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2018
Jul 2010 40300 mi	Central locking switch malfunctioned. Fuse blown, replaced by BMW dealer. Tested all lock sending units, could not re-replicate problem. Fuse replacement worked to solve problem.
Feb 2016 136000 mi	A/C blower replaced - bad bearing - was chirping and squealing.
Jun 2017 159000 mi US $82	recharged A/C - 1.2lb freon needed.
Sep 2017 165000 mi US $287	Car had been indicating overheat condition after 30-40 min of driving. Suspected faulty sensor due to fact that overheat condition could be reset by turning the car off and restarting. Replaced temperature sensor and cooling system reservoir, flushed and replaced coolant. Fault has not reappeared, but I've only driven it 2 times. Will continue to monitor.
Oct 2017 165200 mi US $1300	Drove after replacement with non-OEM water pump for about a week and then the water pump completed failed. Required a tow back to shop to replace. The water pump that was replaced failed. Non-OEM part, made in china, not Germany. Stranded me on the road, required a tow. Shop was very gracious and replaced part with OEM part at no charge. Replaced water pump and thermostat.
Dec 2017 167000 mi US $400	Replaced rear pads and rotors at 167,000. Original!
Mar 2018 173000 mi US $1350	Shocks replaced at all four corners.
Jun 2018 176000 mi US $680	Starter failed, replaced.

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Jan 2015 - Sep 2018
Jan 2015 51460 mi C $300	Battery replacement
Jun 2016 62000 mi C $600	Transfer case actuator motor was faulty and causing error codes related to transfer case, AWD, and traction control. Fix was to replace actuator motor with new one.
Jan 2017 C $2000	Gaskets - oil pan, valve cover, oil filter housing, rear main seal.
Sep 2018 75640 mi C $250	Battery replaced

BMW 3-Series in Minnesota, United States Jan 2014 - Mar 2015
Feb 2014 97000 mi US $2750	Electric water pump was bad, needed replacing, Serpentine Belt Tensioner (Req new Tensioner Pulley, Idler Pulley and Belt), oil leak at the engine crankshaft Rear Main Seal

BMW 3-Series in Ohio, United States Nov 2013 - Jan 2022
Jan 2014 73700 mi	Front bumper was damaged when bought.
Nov 2015 87600 mi US $800	Oil leaking. Gasket heads replaced.
Feb 2018 98000 mi US $450	Replace gaskets and belt tensioner
May 2021 122000 mi US $2000	Starter

BMW 3-Series in Mississippi, United States Mar 2008 - Jan 2018
Dec 2013 94000 mi US $458	Right rear window - Power window regulator, window lifter and sound insulating
Jan 2014 118800 mi US $285	Mechanical Belt tensioner Oil Filter housing - I didn't have them do this as I wanted to research it a little more. They quoted $990 and that seems a bit steep to me.
Dec 2015 123000 mi US $800	Starter went bad, luckily I have a manual transmission and was able to bump start it to get it to my mechanic.

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BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Mar 2011 - May 2013
Apr 2011 44020 mi	Light bulb burned out; dealer replaced it Rear passenger window would often not close; motor needed replacing Leatherette on driver's seat splitting; new seat ordered which is covered by warranty.
Jan 2012 50840 mi C $600	There is a persistent squealing when the brake pedal is pressed. It is not a problem with the brakes as they were replaced previously. The noise was present prior to the brake replacement.
Mar 2013 63240 mi C $465	Replaced squealing fan motor

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BMW 3-Series in Germany Aug 2016 - Jul 2018
Feb 2017 159340 mi €1300	The fuel pressure regulator went out when I was driving home and left me stranded. It took 3 days to repair it.
Nov 2017 177320 mi €1900	Rear brakes were dragging and grinding the pads. It required new calipers.
Jul 2018 187240 mi €1500	The fuel pressure regulator needed to be replaced.

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BMW 3-Series in Connecticut, United States May 2007 - Apr 2009
Oct 2008 12300 mi	Water Pump failed - car towed to dealer in evening, after service closed.

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BMW 3-Series in Beijing, China Feb 2012 - Mar 2012
Mar 2012 17360 mi $20	the transmission oil pan (platic) was leaking transmission oil/ATF;i consulted with shop which is the only certified repair shop by ZF (BMW's transmission supplier) they say it is common for ZF plastic transmission oil plan to leak ATF

BMW 3-Series in Tennessee, United States Apr 2007 - Mar 2010
May 2007 7000 mi
Aug 2008 24000 mi

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BMW 3-Series in Singapore Nov 2008 - Dec 2014
Dec 2008 17360 mi	CLA not function due to blown fuse.
Jan 2009 17980 mi	Front passenger seat squeaks (with passenger) over slight bumps or uneven surface.
Mar 2009 20460 mi	Cylinder head cover gasket defect - oil leak.
Jun 2009 27280 mi	1) Front suspension (left) loud creaking sound .. leaking. 2) Change gasket for cylinder head, vaccum pump and oil pan ..due to oil leaking.
Dec 2011 61380 mi $3300	Engine mount worn out .. vinration when idle, 2300 Radiator hose leaking, 500 Engine oil leak multiple locations, 500.
Apr 2012 66960 mi $2500	Bearing in rear drive unit worn out.
Nov 2012 75680 mi $800	Splash Stains observed in engine compartment. Leaking evident in joint. All hoses harden and signed of slipping out from the plastic connector. Front suspension emitted loud creaking noise when going over hump or bump. Noise was louder when it was wet .. ie rain.
Dec 2012 77500 mi $600	Rattling noise from engine compartment when gear was engage. Worse when turning. Noise went away after warm up. Problem trace to tensioner belt and defective bearing. Radiator always at high speed. One thermostat defective.
May 2013 81920 mi $500	Loud rattling noise from engine . Isolated to alternator bearing defect. First change after 132Km.
Apr 2014 94120 mi $500	Radiator blocked.. causing fan to run at very high speed . Left front passenger power lock defective.

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BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Dec 2010 - Jul 2011
Mar 2011 28000 mi	Rear speaker not working and replaced Driver seatbelt buckle jammed at times. Replaced. Rear ashtray lid not working properly. Replaced Peeling paint on driver door handle and trim. Dealer ordered new door panel. Not an easy or inexpensive fix on a coupe as it is on sedan. Panel still on order. Took car back to have door panel replaced that they ordered earlier.

BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Oct 2012 - Nov 2012
Nov 2012 66000 mi US $9000	Both Turbo chargers leaking oil, replaced. computer failed, replaced evaporator leaking, replaced

BMW 3-Series in Colorado, United States Oct 2009 - Jun 2015
Mar 2010 25000 mi	Started missing going slow, then warning light came on. HPFP replaced. Dealer, 250 miles away, sent truck to pick up car. Son picked up car, noticed problems. Returned to dealer, found problem with LPFP (low pressure fuel pump). Replaced then trucked back to me.
Sep 2010 27000 mi	Valet lock triggered by accident, fixed without problem. Dumb err on my part, did not know about switch inside of glovebox! No other problems on this occasion, with exception of re-setting Service light.
Apr 2011 29200 mi	Primarily in for Service (oil change/lube/wipers/ etc), but dealer cited Campaign, so injectors/ decoupling(?)/gasket etc. updated per BMW recall. Brake fluid & microfilter (activated) replaced.
Apr 2012 34000 mi US $66	Low Pressure Fuel Pump replaced from check engine light. Also Center Console lock replacement, plus minor wear/tear items - wipers, oil change etc.
Sep 2014 42000 mi US $503	System Flush; Transmission flush; windshield water pump failure.
Apr 2015 44000 mi US $65	Replaced H8 Halo Lights on both front headlamps. ~ 15 min each after obtaining correct bulbs which took several weeks.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Dec 2014 - Jun 2016
Dec 2014 76000 mi US $2200	oil leak from bottom of engine and oil gasket needed replacement. I got warning lights for abs brakes and power steering, car wasn't running properly. took to shop they couldn't figure it out, then to dealer. needed new battery, and alternator. all modules reset and battery registered.
Jun 2015 83000 mi US $1000	Thermostat and water pump replaced
Sep 2015 84000 mi US $150	Passenger side daylight light bulb went out.
Dec 2015 87000 mi US $750	Car had an oil leak at the rear main seal.

BMW 3-Series in British Columbia, Canada Jul 2012 - Aug 2013
Sep 2012 22320 mi	The glove compartment lock stopped functioning automatically and I had to manually lock and unlock.

BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Aug 2013 - Sep 2013
Sep 2013 47000 mi US $2200	ABS system failure lights came on.

BMW 3-Series in Nevada, United States Nov 2015 - Jan 2019
Mar 2016 98000 mi US $257	Bleeder screw on expansion tank failed, loss of coolest.

BMW 3-Series in Michigan, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2011
Mar 2010 29800 mi	Failed fuel injector caused rumbling start that was causing an engine light fault code. BMW replaced all 6 injectors, 2 coils and plugs.

BMW 3-Series in Great Britain Sep 2007 - Mar 2010
Jan 2008 5000 mi	Various squeaks and rattles - one in roof mechanism, one related to window seals, one related to rear deck assembly.

BMW 3-Series in Ohio, United States May 2007 - Jun 2018
Sep 2007 2000 mi	REARVIEW MIRROR COMPASS STUCK ON SAME POSITION
Jul 2008 4000 mi	o2 sensor replaced
Mar 2018 40000 mi US $250	pads/rotors

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BMW 3-Series in Michigan, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2011
Aug 2010 10900 mi	Replaced driver side lumbar switch. Fixed squeaks and rattles with driver's window, front suspension, and brakes, the last for the second time.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Nov 2009 - Mar 2010
Dec 2009 33000 mi	Engine light came on, and misfiring occurred. 3 injectors were faulty. BMW replaced all 6 injectors (with a new model) under warranty.

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BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Sep 2012 - Jun 2018
Feb 2016 50220 mi C $430	replaced the battery. weak starting when cold and did not want to be left stranded. the battery must be reprogrammed so don't try do it yourself unless you have the computer to reprogram.
Apr 2016 51460 mi	Check engine light. looks like emmission issue. Not fixed yet. nothing wrong with the car at all except for light on. Will drop car off to properly troubleshoot at a later time.
Jul 2016 54240 mi C $1000	check engine light. nothing wrong with car except annoying light. emission system issue. hard and expensive to fix so did not bother to fix it
Jun 2017 61070 mi C $1000	ignition coil #4 replaced check engine light- evaporator hose and wire connector replaced
Oct 2017 64480 mi C $1200	Upper valve cover crack. Replaced that and gaskets
Jan 2018 65720 mi	Rep wire for b+

BMW 3-Series in Georgia, United States Feb 2011 - Dec 2011
May 2011 29000 mi	The rain sensor for the windshield wipers was not working. Sensor was replaced and rain sensor wipers work per spec.
Sep 2011 34000 mi	Rattle at covertible top - loose strap (dealer?) was tightened and problem fixed.

BMW 3-Series in Arizona, United States Jun 2011 - Mar 2014
Jul 2011 34000 mi US $300	Windshield washer pump stopped working. Replaced pump and screen.
Jun 2012 53000 mi US $621	Replace front thrust rod / control arm bushing. (Found front thrust rod / control arm bushing leaking.) Perform alignment.
Aug 2012 55600 mi	CUST STATES VEHICLE WOULD NOT START THIS A.M. SEEMED LIKE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WAS INOP OR BATTERY WAS FAILED, CUST THEN CHECKED BATTERY SHOWED 13 VOLTS, WHEN REMOTE WAS OPERATED AGAIN AND THEN THE VEHICLE STARTED ADVISE SEE KEITH N. Replace front thrust rod / control arm bushing (Found front thrust rod / control arm bushing leaking) Perform alignment
Feb 2013 64300 mi US $150	Cable between battery and fuse box had intermittent connection issues. Replaced cable and box.
Apr 2013 66700 mi US $150	Actuator for glovebox failed. Car was in shop so long because I was having the hood repainted.
Feb 2014 80000 mi US $250	Belt tensioner pulley failing.
Mar 2014 80000 mi US $300	Navigation system failure at temps over 80 degrees. Replaced nav computer Tire Pressure Monitoring System. Intermittent failure. Replaced TPMS sensor Shifter assembly failure preventing use of sport mode

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BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Jun 2016 - Jan 2022
Nov 2016 93900 mi C $800	Needed to replace the head gasket

BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2010 - Dec 2017
Jul 2010 30000 mi	Rubber piece inside door frame came loose. It is a rubber square mounted near the rear window inside the door jamb. Have called to see if the part is in, but have had no call back. tires are wearing out on edges after 4k miles
Jun 2011 36000 mi	wheel had cracks on the rim Convertible roof had thrumming sound as a known problem fixed with factory tsb adhesive fix.
Apr 2012 48000 mi	Convertible top switch failed and was replaced.
Jun 2017 53000 mi US $75	Replaced burnt out angel eye running light replaced serpentine belt and tensioner
Nov 2017 74000 mi US $45	tail light burnt out. replaced.

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BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Jun 2014 - Jan 2016
Sep 2014 87000 mi US $900	Starter

BMW 3-Series in Colorado, United States Jun 2008 - Apr 2014
Jun 2010 31000 mi	Minor oil leak

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Dec 2014 - Jan 2015
Jan 2015 US $2500	Replaced all 6 fuel injectors, spark plugs, and coils. Car was shaking badly

BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Jun 2010 - Dec 2012
Sep 2010 19000 mi	light bulb housing replaced
Apr 2011 23000 mi	window seal replaced for rattle
Aug 2012 38000 mi US $450	Had to replace spark plugs and reset computers. outside memory for mirror will not work properly.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Apr 2007 - Jun 2011
Aug 2007 9000 mi	High Pressure Fuel Pump defective
Oct 2007 10000 mi	Stuck Exhaust Vanos Solenoid. Second occurrence of this problem.
Nov 2007 10000 mi	Camshaft drive; incorrect cam timing.
Mar 2008 12000 mi	Active cruise control inoperative. Fix involved adjusting the sensor.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Feb 2007 - Feb 2012
Jul 2007 3000 mi	Driver's side hood latch not closing properly. Driver's seat latch catching when lifting seat forward to allow rear passenger to enter or exit.
Mar 2009 16000 mi	Fuel pump failed
May 2009 20000 mi	Replaced high pressure fuel pump
Dec 2009 28000 mi	Check engine light appeared while accelerating onto highway. Subsequent check found a defective turbo.
Jun 2011 52000 mi US $1200	Car would not start. Towed to dealer for repair. Dealer diagnosed a short circuit with the water pump causing battery to drain.

BMW 3-Series in Colorado, United States Jan 2007 - Mar 2018
Apr 2007 2000 mi	BMW Assist could not pick up my location on the GPS. Software reflash needed to correct problem.
Jun 2007 5000 mi	Bubbles appeared in the windshield. Bubbles determined to be in safety glass laminate (appear to be in between the panes of glass) and the windshield has to be replaced. Part on order.
Jul 2007 6000 mi	Windshield replaced under warranty because bubbles formed in the laminate.
Feb 2008 10000 mi	Brake light warning light came on with hard braking. The brake force bulb and bulb housing needed to be replaced, parts ordered.
Mar 2008 10000 mi	Brake force bulb and housing replaced.
Mar 2009 20000 mi	Transmission fluid leaking, replaced sealing sleeve for gearbox casing. Stiff brake pedal when putting into gear, replaced check valve for brake booster. Headlights vibrating when hitting bumps on highway, additional support brackets installed per SIB. Rattle from mirror cover, cover replaced with new part.
Sep 2009 26000 mi	Electric Steering wheel lock was not engaging correctly, and wouldn't allow me to turn on car sometimes. Yellow warning light present on dash when there would be a lock error.
Apr 2010 28300 mi	Check engine light, reduced power. Code reads vanos issue, found that cam bearing ledges were grooved and had to be replaced.
Mar 2014 49000 mi US $200	Replaced non-operational wheel speed sensor
Nov 2014 51000 mi US $240	Replaced VANOS intake and exhaust solenoids.
Oct 2016 59200 mi US $112	Left front wheel bearing started making a lot of noise. Replaced wheel hub assembly.

BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Jun 2011 - Feb 2013
Dec 2011 16000 mi	Driving on highway at 80mph and temp. warning light came on. Lost all power to car and had to have it towed to the dealer. Electronic water pump failed.

BMW 3-Series in Arkansas, United States Feb 2007 - Jun 2018
Sep 2010 17000 mi	The ABS module went bad, cost to dealer 2500.00

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jan 2011 - Jun 2018
Jan 2013 35000 mi US $1600	Engine oil leak

BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States May 2010 - Dec 2021
Sep 2010 39000 mi	HPFP failure (fuel pump). Dealer replaced with new HPFP and will be under warranty for 100k miles
Jan 2011 41000 mi	Substantial transmission fluid leak, seal failed. Car had to be towed.
May 2011 45000 mi	Satnav DVD system replaced
Jul 2012 63000 mi US $50	Dashboard died. Fluid leakage - seals bad
Dec 2015 97000 mi US $350	Oil leak/burn. Oil cap replaced
Jun 2016 102000 mi US $250	Unusual oil consumption
May 2017 109000 mi US $1000	Oil leak
Sep 2017 113000 mi US $1000	Coolant leak
Sep 2018 120000 mi US $878	abs pump failed

BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Nov 2007 - Jul 2022
Jun 2008 10000 mi	Car cold started rough. Check Engine Light came on. Service Engine Soon Light had also been on multiple times. Bad oxygen (O2) sensor was replaced. Also received software update.
Sep 2008 14000 mi	Engine coolant low. Added coolant.
May 2010 33000 mi	Metallic clicking sound from rear at low speed when accelerating or turning.
Apr 2011 45000 mi	Replace windshield washer pump
Feb 2013 67400 mi US $1200	oil filter housing gaskets replaced
Jun 2014 88000 mi US $1500	Replace water pump
Mar 2016 116000 mi US $1300	Replaced the valve cover gasket and the oil pan gasket.
Oct 2016 122700 mi US $5400	Replaced radiator and hoses Replaced alternator Replaced battery
Jan 2017 126000 mi US $1659	Removed differential and resealed both output shaft seals and back cover
Oct 2017 136000 mi US $1300	Replace starter
Mar 2018 141000 mi US $9000	Replace turbos Replace spark plugs and coils
May 2018 144000 mi US $5000	Replaced oil cooler

BMW 3-Series in Washington, United States - Jan 2010
Jan 2010 28100 mi	Camshaft retainer bolts had to be replaced.

BMW 3-Series in British Columbia, Canada Jun 2009 - Mar 2010
Jul 2009 20460 mi	Belt and pulley which drive alternator were replaced. Caused power steering failure which made car unsafe to drive.

BMW 3-Series in Hong Kong, China Nov 2014 - Feb 2015
Dec 2014 33480 mi $5000	Oil leaks everywhere. Including transmission and engine
Jan 2015 $5000	Suspension components worn. Bump stops. Dampers and control arms were shot after a few years of city driving. Never speed over speed bumps and always slowed down on rough roads. Very common problem for this car.

BMW 3-Series in British Columbia, Canada Jun 2014 - Feb 2022
Dec 2014 64480 mi C $200	Replaced vanos solenoids. Starting to fail. Misfires causing limp mode at high rpm with relevant warning lights and codes. Replaced ignition coils and spark plugs. Replaced power steering reservoir and fluid.
Mar 2015 68200 mi C $220	Replaced Oil Filter Housing Gasket and Oil Cooler Gasket, and changed oil.
Apr 2015 69100 mi C $50	Tightened torx bolt on the lower steering joint assembly to reduce slight play in steering. Tightened wastegate rod to prevent minor rattle at startup and idle - success! Polished plastic screen that covers the navigation system display. Removed scratches and marks. Added extra cold air intake. Adapted the stock airbox by adding a flexible pipe and new filter.
Jun 2015 73780 mi C $20	Replaced vacuum lines. Windshield washer fluid low warning, so removed/inspected reservoir, thinking leak, but still full. Replaced windshield washer pump anyway. Warning light still on, so must be grime build-up preventing indicator float from moving freely.
Feb 2016 79360 mi C $1300	Water pump failure, and replaced thermostat at he same time.
Mar 2016 80600 mi C $400	Replaced worn shocks and struts all four corners.
Jul 2016 82760 mi C $1100	Number six fuel injector bad. Replaced all injectors with refurbished.
Mar 2018 100440 mi C $500	Replaced mechatronic main seal and four tube seals...found main seal was cracked, which had caused malfunction in transmission. Replaced all solenoids as a preventative measure.
May 2018 98580 mi C $100	Replaced oil pan gasket to stop minor leaking. Had to drop subframe to accomplish this. Replaced front rotors. Pads are still fine.
Jul 2018 101060 mi C $100	Replaced serpentine belt as it was getting near the end of its lifespan...purely preventative.

BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Nov 2012 - Jun 2013
Apr 2013 68000 mi US $360	Sachs Rear Shocks Installed

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Dec 2012 - Jun 2018
May 2015 59000 mi US $200	one ignition coil failed, replaced all 6 coils.
May 2016 68000 mi US $435	Thermostat broke and was stuck open which caused a CEL, replaced thermostat and water pump at the same time.

BMW 3-Series in South Carolina, United States Nov 2016 - Nov 2018
May 2016 78000 mi US $650	Failed coil packs, replaced spark plugs at time of service due to fouling

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jun 2012 - Jul 2012
Jul 2012 50000 mi US $600	Engine would not start. Jumper points in the engine compartment wouldn't work. Had to have tow operator jump from the battery. Same problem occurred in March 2012. Now in the shop 3 days and waiting.

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Jun 2009 - Oct 2010
Jul 2009 12000 mi	Brake noise at slow speeds this is the 3rd try to fix it. clunk when stop and start quickly this is 2nd time Transmission was updated or flashed

BMW 3-Series in South Carolina, United States Sep 2014 - Dec 2015
Oct 2014 67300 mi US $1248	Replaced both rear wheel bearings.
Jul 2015 73500 mi US $2246	Replaced water pump and thermostat. Replaced engine oil filter housing gasket. Replaced control arm bushing on both sides. Replaced serpentine belt and tensioner.

BMW 3-Series in Michigan, United States Jan 2009 - Jun 2018
Feb 2009 29000 mi	Sunroof pinch protection sensor showed failure. Reset cured problem.
Aug 2009 36000 mi	Evaporative emission control system prevented complete fuel tank fill. Subsequent "check engine" light came on. Dealer took 2 tries to resolve. Replaced vacuum-pressure pump, electrical, that controls internal vapor pressure in gas tank.
Nov 2009 40000 mi	Seat belt handing arm on passenger side failed to retract properly. Temporary fix made, arm still works, but new parts ordered.
Feb 2010 43600 mi	seat back release mechanism needed repair rattle in IP near radio speaker. Added insulation, noise gone
Jun 2010 50000 mi	Engine miss and hesitation sporadically, no codes set. Software upgrade did not change problem, car will return to dealer after July 4.
Jul 2010 50700 mi	Defective fuel injector replaced, and sparkplug, in #5 cylinder
Jun 2011 66000 mi	Fuel refused to enter the tank. Venting system repeatedly inspected, parts replaced. Decision to order a new tank. Covered under extended warranty. Fuel tank replaced to fix problems refueling. Problem appears to be fixed. Some surging under light throttle and hesitation on light acceleration not unlike the symptoms that preceded the replacement of a bad injector a year ago. Recall for fuel injectors (2 replaced), fuel pump, and software.
Sep 2011 69000 mi US $50	Severe engine surging when cold, then developed a hard miss. Check engine light set. Light off and engine ran normally when warmed up. Dealer did extensive diagnostic work, replaced low fuel pressure sensor. No symptoms for the week.
Nov 2012 89800 mi US $250	Leak in automatic transmission. Leak fixed under extended warranty, but new fluid paid by customer
Mar 2013 99000 mi	Carbon deposits in intake manifold and on backs of intake valves reduced performance. Dealer paid for repair as a good will gesture. I sent them a thank you letter afterward.
May 2013 102000 mi US $750	Steering position sensor module had to be replaced, and car re-programmed. This module includes turn signal, wiper and cruise control levers & switches, as well sensors and a micro-processor module. Cuts across several systems.
Aug 2013 109000 mi US $1000	Vanos solenoids replaced after half power episode. Also replaced LR ABS sensor
Sep 2014 138000 mi US $1080	replaced water pump. It was making anew noise, and diagnosed bad. Upon disassembly, parts were failing internally.
Aug 2015 165000 mi US $1000	Walnut shell blasting to remove carbon in intake. Replacement of gasket for oil filter adapter to fix oil leak.
Jun 2016 176000 mi US $720	Leaking struts, replaced both with Bilstein
Apr 2017 184000 mi US $810	Starter failed unexpectedly. Replaced with rebuilt Bosch unit.
Oct 2017 188000 mi US $120	rotors warped, replaced with new

BMW 3-Series in Nevada, United States Dec 2008 - Mar 2010
Jan 2009 12000 mi	Passenger side seatbelt arm extender broke on 335i Part ordered/not yet repaired - Interior door handle trim flaking.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Apr 2010 - Sep 2013
May 2011 59300 mi US $200	VANOS Solenoid went out causing half engine warning light, limp mode. Part is 100 dollars each, bought two since people say both are likely to go out one after another. Easy to DIY.
May 2013 73900 mi	Turbo Wastegate failure, entire turbo assembly switched out.

BMW 3-Series in Tennessee, United States Feb 2012 - Mar 2018
Jan 2016 63500 mi US $2000	Leaking valve cover gasket, leaking oil filter housing gasket, walnut blast intake manifold

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BMW 3-Series in California, United States Feb 2013 - May 2013
Apr 2013 88000 mi US $1000	Car overheating and going into limp mode. water pump and thermostat replaced.

BMW 3-Series in Wisconsin, United States Sep 2010 - Sep 2017
Sep 2011 59000 mi	DRL replacement. Second, did first myself in about 20 minutes. It helps to have small hands.
Jan 2014 117000 mi US $2100	Waterpump went out at 115,500 mi on a cold -9F morning. Due to multiple other weather related vehicle failures replacement took several days due to busy schedule Leaking oil filter housing gasket - replaced
Dec 2015 163000 mi	oil change oil leak - new valve cover gasket; new oil pan gasket a hose to the radiator was also replaced probably to facilitate access as no leak was present picked up car from repair #1 drove home, 1 block from home coolant light flickered. Found coolant sprayed on passenger side of engine, dripping onto driveway. Bleeder screw(plastic)cracked causing spray with thermal expansion. part replaced
Jul 2016 176000 mi US $6500	New turbos - first time replaced New struts & shocks, new bushings
Dec 2016 186000 mi US $1100	New control arms front New battery- first since 5/2010

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Feb 2013 - Mar 2013
Mar 2013 67000 mi US $2500	A/C evaporator core leak. No A/C.

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States May 2007 - Mar 2010
Aug 2007 10000 mi	Replace LED tail light, Replace broken cup holder, Replace broken a/c vent adjuster
Aug 2008 27750 mi US $900	Not under warranty: Alignment, 2 new rear tires; Covered under warranty: Replaced exhaust (factory defect), New Wipers, Replaced tail lamp (2nd time).

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jan 2014 - Aug 2015
Dec 2014 87000 mi US $1300	Water pump failure
Mar 2015 90000 mi	Drl went out
Aug 2015 91000 mi	Rough idle caused by old coil packs

BMW 3-Series in Utah, United States Jun 2007 - May 2012
Sep 2007 5000 mi	Knock in the B-pillar
Jan 2008 10000 mi	Seat belt extending arm had a broken plastic part. BMW replaced a whole unit.
Sep 2008 18000 mi	Check engine light went off - no error codes were found.
Sep 2009 32000 mi	Daytime running light. Right
Nov 2009 35000 mi	Front corona light bulb, Low coolant, oil change B-pillar
May 2010 37900 mi	Wastegate and turbos replaced.
Oct 2011 46000 mi US $600	Passenger rear wheel bearing caused warning lights abs, dtc and brake.

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Mar 2011 - Jun 2014
Jun 2012 55180 mi	VANOS Solenoids were replaced.
Jul 2012 55480 mi C $190	While the dealer fixed the VANOS, the mechanic found out that the serpentine belt would have to be replaced. However I had to come back as they did not have the part in. I went it today and took them about an hour to replace the belt.
Jun 2014 69440 mi C $1250	While driving back home, the thermometer symbol came up and engine stalled right away. I had it towed to the dealership. Found out, the water pump gave up. Cost of replacement, $1250 package for water pump, thermostats and labor.

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Sep 2016 - Jan 2017
Jan 2017 C $350	scheduled maintanence, oil filter housing gasket

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2011
May 2011 52900 mi US $400	Single fuel injector failure. Barely ran, then broke down two blocks from my repair shop.

BMW 3-Series in Nova Scotia, Canada Oct 2011 - Dec 2018
Jun 2018 35960 mi C $300	ABS light. My scan tool at home is unable to read ABS codes from BMW vehicles so I am waiting to bring the car into a shop with the required tools. Best case scenario from my research is a faulty sensor. Worst case is the ABS module which costs more than 3000$ for the part alone.
Oct 2018 36580 mi C $1200	Replaced ABS module with a used part due to pump failure.

BMW 3-Series in Washington, United States Jul 2007 - Aug 2011
Mar 2010 17000 mi	Seatbelt auto arms were sticking. The dealer installed two new ones. Then reprogrammed the computer. They are working fine.
Aug 2011 31000 mi	side turn indicator lamp falling out of plastic center. covered by recall.

BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Aug 2007 - Jun 2011
Aug 2009 13000 mi	Steering angle sensor had to be recalibrated

BMW 3-Series in British Columbia, Canada Aug 2008 - Sep 2017
Jan 2012 50220 mi C $1100	water pump failure
Sep 2012 55800 mi C $200	the vanos selonoid sensors were cleaned and replaced
Mar 2014 65100 mi	8 YR OLD BATTERY; WAS GETTING OCCASIONAL YELLOW LOW BATTERY WARNING LIGHT ON DASH
May 2014 65800 mi C $80	UPPER RAD HOSE BROKE
Nov 2014 68200 mi C $40	replaced one coil took less than an hour
Jan 2015 65580 mi C $56	oil filter housing gasket replacement. also intake cleaning.
Mar 2015 71300 mi C $1000	valve cover gasket was leaking
Oct 2015 73880 mi	oil consumption issues. replaced turbos, oil pan gasket. still oil consumption issues returned to shop. PCV valve changed. valve cover gasket replaced again because have to remove valve cover to change PCV.
Jan 2016 74400 mi C $1100	electronic water pump failure
Mar 2016 75640 mi	water leaked into the trunk and fried the amp, rear taillight gasket was tightened fixed the problem
Aug 2017 96100 mi C $950	Another upper radiator hose, then two days later another expensive electronic water pump replacement. I hope BMW has come up with a better solution , this is unacceptable .

BMW 3-Series in Georgia, United States Apr 2010 - Apr 2011
May 2010 41000 mi	Exhaust valve between right and left muffler was sticking and making a rattling sound; dealer replaced left-side muffler to correct problem.
Oct 2010 48000 mi	I noticed a knocking sound in the steering column in Oct. 2010. Dealer identified the problem as a strut tower that hadn't been torqued correctly after a previous repair, and tightened to the correct torque setting.
Dec 2010 49000 mi	Oil filter housing gasket was leaking; dealership discovered the problem during routing warranty service and replaced the gasket.

BMW 3-Series in North Carolina, United States Jul 2007 - Dec 2009
Jul 2008 14000 mi	Right rear bulb socket was replaced. Seems to only happen on Coupe. Car thinks bulb is burned out, but it is not. tech said has happened on a few of the Coupes but not any on the Sedans. Replaced socket no issue since.
Apr 2009 26000 mi	Waste Gate Actuators were noisy. Replaced and upgraded ECU code. Problem resolved.

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Jun 2009 - Jun 2011
Jul 2009 34000 mi	Rattle in seat belt area. Dealer replaced seat belt clip under warranty.
Sep 2009 35000 mi	Replaced peeling interior trim. Throttle lag, updated firmware. Seat belt rattle temporarily fixed.
Nov 2009 36000 mi	Towed in because of non-responsive throttle. Throttle re-adapted.
Dec 2009 37000 mi	Towed in again because of non-responsive throttle. Throttle again re-adapted.
Feb 2010 38000 mi	Throttle issue again. Throttle body replaced. Seatbelt rattle again, could not replicate.
Mar 2010 39000 mi	Throttle issue again. Could not replicate.

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Sep 2010 - Aug 2014
Aug 2014 107880 mi C $700	Right lower control arm loose. Decided to upgrade to the M3 Upper/Lower Left/Right Control Arms. Cost including labour: $700. If I just repaired the single control arm, it would probably be closer to $300.

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Jun 2009 - May 2011
Aug 2009 34100 mi	small dent in rear pass. fender
Jan 2010 36580 mi	car would not start - ignition lock problem
Jul 2010 40300 mi	Bulb warning light went off. Reseated the brake light bulbs and it went away.
Dec 2010 43400 mi C $100	squealing caused by low steering fluid

BMW 3-Series in Arizona, United States Jan 2011 - Feb 2012
Mar 2011 57000 mi	fuel pump replacement fuel pump replacement
Aug 2011 65000 mi US $225	Failure of VANOS, replaced

BMW 3-Series in Nevada, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2011
Feb 2010 18800 mi	Replaced passenger side headlight due to broken motor and bulb.
Mar 2010 20000 mi	TCU failed. Could not connect to BMW Assist. New TCU installed. Problem fixed.

BMW 3-Series in British Columbia, Canada Jan 2007 - Jun 2007
May 2007 3720 mi	TPMS warning light reset. Second time, first in November. From email.

BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2011
Mar 2010 28000 mi	High pressure fuel pump went bad

BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Nov 2008 - May 2009

BMW 3-Series in Washington, United States May 2009 - Jul 2010
Jul 2009 17000 mi	Heavy carbon build up at both exhaust tips after 100 miles or more
Feb 2010 19600 mi	High pressure fuel pump failure.
Apr 2010 21000 mi	leak in fuel line

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BMW 3-Series in Oklahoma, United States Apr 2015 - Jul 2015
Apr 2015 101000 mi US $500	Both cup holders on dash quit deploying when pressed. Passenger front seat quit moving fore and aft. Backrest and height adjustment still worked, however.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Mar 2011 - Jul 2013
Jan 2012 US $10	Driver side halo bulb failed
Jan 2013 50000 mi US $5	Heater core leak
Jul 2013 51000 mi	Elec water pump dead Driver side mirror adjuster failed, did not replace, traded car in on lexus dsc warning steering wheel position sensor dead

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Oct 2008 - Oct 2012
Jun 2009 26000 mi	Side view mirror motors problem.
Oct 2009 32000 mi	Automatic seat belt does not retract all the way.
Nov 2009 33000 mi	Steering lock malfunction (dealer installed new steering column) First the ratchet sound then the steering lock malfunction, padlock symbol lights come on. Dealer replaced new steering column.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States May 2014 - Jul 2014
Jul 2014 64000 mi US $400	Oxygen sensor failed; emissions system sensor (radiator sensor) failed.

BMW 3-Series in Maryland, United States Aug 2010 - Jan 2012
Sep 2010 53000 mi US $300	Left window misaligned enabling wind noise. Chrome trim on right side detached surrounding rear window. OBD interface intermittent problems with readout. Delay when accelerating in D now drive in DS in city traffic, use D for HWY driving.
Sep 2011 69000 mi US $50	Replaced left rear tailloght lenses assembly. LED 's not operational. Work completed under BMW CPO.
Dec 2011 75000 mi US $50	Valve covers replaced, head cover cracked engine was leaking oil prior to repair. Sold the vehicle and purchased a vehicle from a different manufacturer.

BMW 3-Series in Kentucky, United States Oct 2009 - Jul 2016
Mar 2011 12000 mi	Gas Door actuator replaced.
Jul 2011 13200 mi US $73	Replace bulb socket on right rear side.
Mar 2012 15000 mi US $624	Leaking mechatronics sealing sleeve.
Apr 2014 20000 mi US $1547	Check engine light came on. Replaced eccentric shaft sensor and gaskets.
Jun 2014 20000 mi US $409	DSC Hydro unit replaced.
Dec 2014 24000 mi US $79	Replaced left rear bulb carrier.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Mar 2007 - Sep 2009
Mar 2008 11000 mi	Alternator malfunction and replacement.
Sep 2009 25000 mi	Radiator replaced following service engine light; no details given

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Dec 2012 - Dec 2020
Nov 2013 59000 mi	right front light assembly error code error
May 2016 76600 mi US $306	BMW dealer on visual inspection found and replaced â€œcracked and leaking from lower control arm bushings and mount hardware."
Aug 2017 86000 mi US $1400	replaced all four brake rotors, brake pads replaced steering column electric motor replaced defective air bag

BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Jan 2007 - Aug 2009
Aug 2009 11000 mi	Rear light holders and connections replaced from indication of light out but bulbs still working

BMW 3-Series in California, United States May 2010 - Jul 2010
Jun 2010 36000 mi	Brake light.

BMW 3-Series in Maryland, United States Jul 2016 - Jun 2022
Apr 2018 77000 mi US $50	Replaced spark plugs, replaced serpentine belt.

BMW 3-Series in Missouri, United States Sep 2010 - Nov 2016
Oct 2010 24000 mi	Audio system quit. New radio ordered and installed. It was defective. Another radio ordered and installed.
Oct 2014 42300 mi US $970	valve cover gasket replacement Right forward control arm replacement (control arm strut)
Aug 2015 44900 mi US $60	replaced burned out headlamp

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BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Apr 2012 - May 2012
May 2012 88000 mi US $1500	active headlight failure, light bulb failure, condensation on bulb housing.

BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Aug 2010 - Sep 2013
Sep 2010 38000 mi	solenoid failed causing engine stall
Dec 2010 42000 mi	daytime running "halo" light on passenger side went out.
Jun 2012 66700 mi	Passenger seat not moving properly. New rail needed but not in dealer stock. Covered under CPO warranty (6/100,000) Power rear sunshade stuck in open position. Not responsive at all (i.e. no sound or movement when button is pushed). Not covered under warranty. Cost to repair $1000.
Jul 2013 78300 mi US $800	AC blower/fan and load resistor dead. ac would switch on but no air would come out.

BMW 3-Series in Indiana, United States Jan 2017 - Jul 2017
Jul 2017 71210 mi US $650	Valve cover was cracked and seeping oil. Replaced with new valve cover

BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2009 - Sep 2011
Nov 2009 29000 mi	Seat belt presenter was not grabbing seat belt properly. Unit replaced due to worn bushing. Drivers side retractable mirror was extending too far forward after folding back out. Travel stop was broken, mirror replaced.

BMW 3-Series in Washington, United States Aug 2015 - Nov 2016
Aug 2015 123000 mi US $350	head gasket had to be replaced. Oil filter gasket had to be replaced.
Dec 2015 126000 mi US $2000	Fuel pump had to be replaced. Fuel level sensor. Fuel pump fittings had to be custom made otherwise whole fuel tank would have to be replaced.
Nov 2016 127000 mi US $3500	Fuel pump went out again.

BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2008 - Feb 2009
Jan 2008 4984 mi	reflash of ECU update to Progrman 28.XX.XXX to fix 6FL switching issue and shift issue, per SIB 65-30-07, received new Y-cable for 6FL. Warranty
Feb 2008 6000 mi	Had the infamous 6fl USB/Ipod interface switching problem where iPod would randomly switch to FM radio. First visit in Dec. could not find TSB on issue but ordered new cable (backorder) when cable arrived in Feb. and checked again and found a BMW TSB ...

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Jan 2008 - Nov 2009
Jan 2008 8680 mi	Complimentary oil change after 1 year ownership. Exterior light error. Turns out it was ballast error.
Aug 2008 14260 mi	Steering Wheel lock malfunction light appeared. Dealer reflashed software, and problem went away.

BMW 3-Series in Minnesota, United States Apr 2007 - Sep 2009
Jan 2007 400 mi	Oil Level Sensor replacement. TSB on exact issue.
Jan 2009 25000 mi	Factory head unit replaced due to CD player not functioning. Replaced under warranty with no cost to me. No other problems.

BMW 3-Series in British Columbia, Canada Jun 2011 - Jul 2015
Sep 2011 48360 mi	valve lifters noise detected, the dealer replaced the lifters under initial warranty.
Mar 2014 62000 mi	replaced all sparkplugs and ignition coils
Nov 2014 65720 mi C $923	car would not engage the transmission. Manual rod broken at plastic connector level.
Jul 2015 66340 mi	Rear differential making intermittent grounding noise, needs new one estimated at over $3000.Decided to trade it in.

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BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Aug 2007 - Jun 2010
Jul 2007 500 mi	Reprogram engine computer. Replace auxillary engine fan.
Nov 2007 5000 mi	adaptive brake lightbulb needed to be changed because of voltage fluctuations triggering exterior light failure warning.
Dec 2008 16000 mi	Check engine light on, computer reflashed.
Mar 2009 18000 mi	Check engine light on, computer reflashed. Successful reflash.
Nov 2009 23100 mi	CEL on, existing service bulletin for problem required software update

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Dec 2010 - May 2017
Jul 2011 73780 mi C $1400	clunk from rear diff - removed, rebuild, re-installed - priced included 8 day car rental
Jun 2015 139500 mi C $230	Left rear shock leaking oil. Replaced rear shocks and mounts.
Sep 2015 140120 mi C $660	Water pump electronics failed. Replaced along with thermostat.
Sep 2016 148180 mi C $200	Replace faulty DMTL pump
Oct 2016 148780 mi C $500	Front struts replaced One ignition coil replaced Valvtrontic motor gasket also replaced due to oil leak

BMW 3-Series in Washington, United States Dec 2011 - Dec 2016
Jan 2012 36000 mi US $550	Bad VANOS solenoid at 36K miles. Shop recommended not driving it at all until repaired. $275 for the solenoid, $275 labor. Have had several visits for multiple issues since the warranty expired.
Jun 2013 47000 mi US $379	engine timing chain tensioner was loose, had to be replaced
Feb 2014 52000 mi US $450	Microfilter was bad, needed to be replaced
Dec 2014 57000 mi US $1900	Blew a gasket and leaked oil into the valves. Valve and gasket replacement and system flush. My own fault - they told me the gasket would need to be replaced soon and I forgot about it.
Oct 2015 60200 mi US $1900	Transmission had leaked most of the fluid out. Oil housing leaking on to timing belt.
Mar 2016 62000 mi US $1300	Oil pan leak; replaced gasket and cleaned up residue

BMW 3-Series in Oklahoma, United States May 2010 - Oct 2011
Jul 2011 44200 mi	Driver's side rear tail light wasn't working. Brake and turn signal lights within same cluster functioned. Changed bulb, checked and cleaned contacts prior to taking to dealer. Entire cluster was replaced under warranty.

BMW 3-Series in Arizona, United States Jun 2015 - Jul 2022
Dec 2015 174000 mi US $550	Fuel Pump Developed Crack. Gasoline odor present when car is filled.
Jan 2022 248000 mi US $700	Fuel Pump changed

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BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Nov 2010 - Jul 2014
May 2011 44500 mi	Seatbelt assist. Went in 3 separate times until assist fixed and seatbelts replaced, original warranty up in june so did all of it before.
Jul 2014 80600 mi C $1550	Eccentric shaft sensor... Also a/c compressor is going, didn't fix

BMW 3-Series in British Columbia, Canada Dec 2010 - Jan 2011
Jan 2011 19220 mi	creaky front suspension over bumps. Replaced front bushings.

BMW 3-Series in Connecticut, United States Dec 2013 - Mar 2017
Dec 2014 47000 mi US $846	Idler pulley replaced due to wear.
Mar 2015 49000 mi US $17	Replace DRL bulb. Took about 15 minutes.
Jan 2017 46000 mi US $750	Oil leak from oil filter bracket. Replaced gasket.

BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2011
Jun 2010 43000 mi	SES light came on, took it to the dealer same day, they found a broken solenoid, and replaced it the same day.

BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States - Apr 2007
Apr 2007 6000 mi	Xdrive module was replaced, as it was making clunking noise

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BMW 3-Series in Sweden Oct 2013 - Apr 2016
Jan 2014 87420 mi	light washer jet cover came off

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BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Jan 2007 - Mar 2010
Mar 2007 3000 mi	The door check was loose, making a sound when door opened. Engine hesitates during start.

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BMW 3-Series in Great Britain Aug 2014 - Aug 2014
Aug 2014 72000 mi £500	Transmission jerk when car coming to stop only when car at full temperature, had transmission oil changed at professional transmission garage, problem resolved.

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BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Mar 2012 - Apr 2013
Dec 2012 107260 mi C $250	Repaired diff leak.

BMW 3-Series in Alabama, United States Mar 2012 - Apr 2012
Apr 2012 55000 mi US $100	tensioner pulley

BMW 3-Series in Tennessee, United States Nov 2010 - Jan 2011
Dec 2010 95000 mi US $200	molding above windshield completely flaked off

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2011
Feb 2010 34000 mi	Car would stall after starting - repaired oil leak

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BMW 3-Series in New Mexico, United States Oct 2015 - Jun 2017
Jan 2016 US $600	rear wheel bearing replaced
Mar 2017 127000 mi US $2400	radiator, water pump replacement trans pan leaking

BMW 3-Series in Oregon, United States Nov 2015 - Jul 2018
Dec 2015 112000 mi US $1200	Water pump and thermostat replaced by mechanic
Feb 2016 114300 mi US $60	Rough start, car would die unless RPM was above 2000. Replaced all sparkplugs and coils which fixed the problem. Replaced left halogen (3rd party housing) headlight, and replaced right to match.
Dec 2016 125000 mi US $900	Upper radiator hose broken and radiator cracked. Both components replaced, and refilled with coolant/distilled water.
Jul 2017 129000 mi US $1500	Replaced springs, shocks, struts, and all wear items (bumpstops etc)
Jun 2018 135000 mi US $800	Starter died with no warning June 5 and was replaced in late June

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Jul 2012 - Jul 2017
Jan 2016 77500 mi C $1300	water pump died. replaced with thermostat
Jul 2017 86800 mi C $500	Ground cable faulted.

BMW 3-Series in Finland - Jan 2008
Apr 2007 8680 mi	manifold change, warranty
Jan 2008 11160 mi	door handles changed, warranty

BMW 3-Series in Netherlands Sep 2012 - Apr 2013
Jan 2013 82800 mi €500	defective ignition coil of cylinder no. 5 Noticed engine ran very rough upon starting. Ran fine the day before. headlamp washer nozzle leaked exhaust pipe clamp broken
Apr 2013 85560 mi €550	When the car wasn't used for 2 days it took a while to start. When used daily, no problems at all. After 3 days of inactivity, it refused to start. Turned out to be a malfunctioning fuel pump.

BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2015 - Sep 2018
Sep 2016 147000 mi	Trying to address a rough shift into / out of gears. Raised the car level, and adjusted the ATF level. Reset the adaptive shift memory on the computer. Repair does not seem to have fixed the issue.
Nov 2016 148700 mi US $168	Ignition coil began throwing misfire codes - replaced all coils.
Apr 2017 155000 mi US $68	Coolant system. Coolant sensor on lower radiator hose started leaking. Replaced both the hose and sensor.
May 2017 155000 mi US $90	Replaced upper radiator hose, and coolant recovery tank hose
Nov 2017 160000 mi US $335	Starter failed. Replacing it means taking out the intake manifold, and replacing all the plastic hoses that some German jerk-off thought was a part that shouldn't last more than 10 years before the idiot that bought a BMW should come back and pay the dealership more money for their car. ...plastic hoses on an engine = stupid, or more appropriately: planned obsolescence. A $140 starter balloons to $350. Not a fun project, and at the long list of VW/Audi/BMW repair projects, the end of my interest in German cars.
Apr 2018 169260 mi US $385	Blown bushings. Rear front control arms needed to be replaced. Both were done.
May 2018 170000 mi US $240	Replaced both front wheel bearings ($85), and all rotors ($153)
Jul 2018 170000 mi US $40	Replaced ABS sensor. Had to install 2 separate sensors - Reluctor wound up being bad. Repair needed after rebuild CV boot, and the reluctor may have been damaged. Replaced outer CV boot.
Aug 2018 170000 mi US $210	Last years replacement of the starter left the wiring to the crankshaft sensor stressed, it broke. Had to replace the engine wiring harness (used), and the CPS. Job involves removing the intake manifold and the garbage vacuum hoses that cannot be reached behind the engine. This 3rd go 'round for the top of the engine knocks BMW off my fleet forever. Designed to fail in 10 years, and to cause $1000's of dollars in dealership repairs. No more.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jun 2012 - Oct 2012
Jul 2012 85000 mi US $2600	replaced front struts replaced oil filter housing due to leak
Aug 2012 85700 mi	replaced water pump
Oct 2012 90000 mi US $80	replace front windshield rubber trim

BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Jul 2012 - Aug 2012
Aug 2012 91000 mi US $1694	Water Pump and Thermostat

BMW 3-Series in British Columbia, Canada Jun 2012 - Jul 2018
Mar 2013 50840 mi C $150	Engine check light...dealer test indicated faulty thermostat, but intermittent (not faulty at time of test), so re-set but not replaced (for now) :-)
Sep 2014 64480 mi C $250	Starter failed
May 2015 74400 mi C $838	One Xenon headlight intermittent. Dealer replaced both bulbs at $400 each OUCH!!! Engine Check light on. Failed Thermostat was replaced. Ticking sound at idle. Replaced belt tensioner.
Dec 2015 79980 mi C $1300	Oil filter housing gasket on top of engine failed. Oil shorted out electric cooling pump, car stopped at side of highway, had to be towed to dealer.
Apr 2017 94240 mi C $2200	Leaking oil pan gasket. Due to the AWD system, accessing the oil pan gasket was labour intensive. Most expensive oil leak(s) I have ever had to fix. Also a transmission oil leak at the wiring harness where it enters the transmission.

BMW 3-Series in Arizona, United States Mar 2011 - Jul 2022
Apr 2011 43000 mi US $50	Sunroof stuck closed
Jan 2013 47800 mi US $30	Windshield reservoir motor faulty
Sep 2013 56000 mi US $450	Transfer case leak, output shaft seal broken.
Oct 2018 98300 mi US $300	Water pump and thermostat replacement
May 2019 102000 mi US $85	Front tension strut torn through
Nov 2021 125000 mi US $200	starter failed and replaced.

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BMW 3-Series in Quebec, Canada Jun 2015 - Apr 2017
Dec 2015 63240 mi C $50	Engine has rough idle. Check engine light on. Scan shows ignition coil #5 is the problem. Bought verified used unit and installed myself. Repair successful.
Mar 2016 63240 mi C $450	Drivetrain noise from the rear. Both wheel bearings need to be replaced.
Jun 2016 65720 mi C $500	Replaced both rear shocks with OEM Bilstein Front driveshaft coupling was replaced 4 wheel allignment.

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BMW 3-Series in Netherlands Jul 2017 - Jul 2022
Jun 2018 165540 mi €1800	DPF needed to be replaced; was able to have cleaned instead Brakes needed to be replaced- pads and lines

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BMW 3-Series in South Carolina, United States Jul 2008 - Nov 2009
Apr 2009 30000 mi	Driver door handle periodically sticking. Lubricated - problem has not returned.
Jul 2009 32000 mi	Door locks on all 4 doors were not operating correctly, 3 of 4 doors were locked shut and could not be opened.
Sep 2009 34000 mi	Replaced peeling portion of interior driver door handle.

BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Mar 2009 - Feb 2010
Feb 2010	Check Engine Light. They told me there was a problem with the engine that needed to be fixed. Would have cost me about 900. I don't recall what the problem was. I decided to sell it instead of fix.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jul 2008 - Apr 2010
Sep 2009 14000 mi	lifter ticking

BMW 3-Series in Oklahoma, United States Jan 2009 - Jan 2011
Feb 2009 48000 mi	Replace Ignition switch.
Dec 2009 60000 mi	Replaced valve cover gasket. Replaced left front strut assembly.
Dec 2010 65000 mi US $153	Thumping noise in front end when hitting bump in road. Dealer replaced control arm bushings and left side strut upper bearing.

BMW 3-Series in Washington, United States Mar 2013 - Oct 2017
Nov 2013 116600 mi US $1500	There is an oil leak. They cleaned it up and hoped it wouldn't continue to leak but it does. I'm going to have to take it back in to have it properly diagnosed.

BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Jan 2013 - Jul 2013
Mar 2013 65000 mi US $1000	Oil filter gasket leak

BMW 3-Series in Arizona, United States Nov 2007 - Apr 2011

BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Dec 2012 - Jan 2015
Jan 2014 66000 mi US $1500	Brakes and oil pan leak

BMW 3-Series in Oregon, United States May 2006 - Mar 2012
Mar 2011 62000 mi US $150	Convenience Locking sporadically not working. Reset keys. Some minor routine maintenance was performed during the shop visit.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Nov 2006 - Jan 2013
Oct 2009 28000 mi	needed a new starter motor
Apr 2010 62000 mi	The Driver side exterior mirror had to be replaced, as it was jammed. This was replaced for free due to an extended warranty.
Jan 2013 110000 mi US $300	Trunk latch doesn't shut. Dealer can't fix

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Sep 2012 - Sep 2013
Mar 2013 23000 mi US $500	Replace and Program new battery

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Dec 2011 - Apr 2015
Sep 2013 70000 mi US $50	Ignition coil pack failure causing misfire. Replaced coil misfire gone

BMW 3-Series in Maryland, United States Jun 2007 - Aug 2017
Aug 2007 27000 mi	I started getting "Sliding Roof Anti-trap function" message in the console. Sun roof was not opening. Not sure what they did, but the problem stands fixed.
May 2009 59000 mi	My '06 330i is under extended warranty. Along with scheduled maintenance, I told them to fix the power seat that was not adjusting automatically for myself and my wife. Later I found that while the seat now adjusts, the mirrors still don't.
Aug 2009 61000 mi	Service soon indicator came on. When we took it to the shop, they said it is due to bad gasoline and asked us to go to Shell or Texaco and avoid the rest.
Jan 2010 65500 mi US $3000	Due to faulty ignition coil one of the cylinders was not functioning
Dec 2011 87000 mi US $550	Not entirely sure. Service soon light was on when I took it for service
Apr 2012 90500 mi US $700	Ignition problem, not all spark plugs firing. Replaced some ignition circuit.
Dec 2013 105000 mi US $1300	- control arm bushing - front brakes - oil gasket - other routine maintenance
Mar 2015 109000 mi US $175	Programming issue. They recalibrate some sensors (perhaps the steer position sensor)
Jul 2015 110300 mi US $380	One of the ignition coils was malfunctioning, causing engine to vibrate.
Jan 2016 114000 mi US $1200	It needed a starter motor replacement
Jan 2017 114000 mi US $180	Replacing a light bulb shouldn't be a complicated process involving 1 hour labor from a skilled professional. It is starting to feel like these German cars require you to bear with too much pain for slightly more driving pleasure.

BMW 3-Series in North Carolina, United States Jul 2007 - Mar 2016
Dec 2007 20000 mi	Horn does not sound when pressing left side of horn pad (on steering wheel)
Jan 2008 24000 mi	Replace horn/air-bag module.
Oct 2013 92300 mi US $200	Severe engine miss, occurred after tune-up. On the way to the mechanic, engine ran smoothly. I had added a can of Sea Foam prior to the trip. Probably bad gas. Running fine now. Cylinder #5,coil replaced.

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Oct 2006 - Jan 2010
Mar 2007 4030 mi	Small piece of plastic flew off the windshield wiper on the highway. Replaced under warranty. Creaking from steering column. Minor adjustments made under warranty.
Feb 2008 11160 mi	Persistent creaking noise from steering rack (vehicle equipped with Active Steering).
Mar 2009 16120 mi	Intermittent check engine warning light; rough idling and car stalled once.
Jul 2009 27900 mi	Driver's door lock mechanism stopped functioning, except when manually unlocking / locking with key blade (remote and proximity sensor functionality not working).
Jan 2010	Persistent noise from hvac system eventually diagnosed as leaking water pump.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Feb 2007 - Sep 2007
Aug 2007 19000 mi	Right passenger side strut was squeaking. Right front strut was replaced. Replaced passenger side front strut. My vehicle has the sport suspension. Repair was covered under warranty.

BMW 3-Series in British Columbia, Canada Nov 2011 - Dec 2011
Dec 2011 41540 mi C $300	Rough idling- Single cylinder coil (igniter?) needed replacement. Runs like a charm now.

BMW 3-Series in Quebec, Canada Mar 2010 - May 2015
Jun 2010 44020 mi C $570	Replace the radio due to dead pixels.
Oct 2012 63240 mi C $375	Replace and register battery

BMW 3-Series in Missouri, United States Feb 2010 - Jul 2012
Jun 2010 59000 mi US $50	Valve cover gasket, oil sensor, head bolts all replaced
Dec 2010 68000 mi US $50	Transmission issue, mechatronic sleeve, seal and fluid replaced. Came from factory with slight leak in seal that was replaced. Squeaky blower. Replaced. Brake sensor issue, software update remedied situation.
Mar 2011 74000 mi US $50	Steptronic mode on transmission would not engage into "DS" setting or "manual" setting. Sensor replaced, functionality restored.
Nov 2011 88000 mi US $50	Engine ticking. Replaced rockers and lifters

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Nov 2009 - Feb 2021
Jul 2010 40000 mi	Door hinges work squeaky. Surprisingly they replaced the hinges. Maybe it is a warranty thing or a BMW thing.
Oct 2011 48300 mi	Control arm bushings leaking, replaced. Oil leak. Valve gasket replaced. problem not solved. remote failed. Previous leak re-diagnosed as Transmission leak and fixed. Free under CPO warranty but had to mildly fight to get them to waive the deductible as a redo.
Sep 2015 72000 mi US $420	Alternator tension bolt.
May 2016 77000 mi US $550	Left rear window regulator.
Jul 2016 78000 mi US $1600	HVAC Blower replacement Water pump and thermostat.
Jun 2017 87000 mi	Rear window regulator. Common problem per mechanic.
Jun 2018 92 mi	Left rear power locked failed. Not repaired.
Jan 2020 99000 mi	Display for radio failed

BMW 3-Series in Kansas, United States Sep 2011 - Oct 2011
Oct 2011 105000 mi US $600	Replaced burned out stereo amplifier. Would have done it at the dealer but they wanted $2k to replace it with a new one. Put in a used one instead. Replaced burned out stereo amplifier. Would have done it at the dealer but they wanted $2k to replace it with a new one. Put in a used one instead.

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2012
Apr 2010 63000 mi US $2500	ABS sensor required replacement front end bushings required replacement Replaced ABS sensor. Replaced front end bushings. ABS Sensor, tires worn due to suspension, suspension bushings

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Sep 2011 - Jul 2012
Oct 2011 98000 mi US $500	driver's side rear window would not roll up
Apr 2012 100300 mi US $400	Water pump failed

BMW 3-Series in Minnesota, United States Jun 2011 - Jul 2011
Jan 2011 54000 mi US $1400	Transmission fluid leak. Pan replaced. Displays on the instrument cluster failed. Instrument cluster replaced.
Jul 2011 58000 mi US $390	Rear left wheel bearing is bad. Noticeable humming noise while driving. Repaired twice because the 1st new bearing ordered from BMW is defective.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Nov 2009 - Mar 2013
Dec 2009 66000 mi US $190	Driver mirror turns on its own when opening vehicle, car feels like a tractor, it had a bad ignition coil #5, after replacing it, car ran smooth and mirror went back to normal
Feb 2010 67700 mi US $277	The fan quit working, not hot air, no AC. The Blower speed control resistor went bad.
Jan 2011 89000 mi US $965	I was leaking fluids on the driveway. The transmission pan was leaking, plastic warped. The Brake light was on and brakes are OK was told the ABS Control Unit was defective. Light warning went away running light, angel eye was burnt Intake gasket was replaced.
Oct 2011 110000 mi US $531	valve cover gasket and bolts set that snapped off
Nov 2011 111000 mi US $695	had oil leaks from transmission and from filter gasket. Also the halo light went out on the other side now.
Dec 2011 113000 mi US $694	replaced belt tensioner replaced transmission oil pan replaced filter housing gasket replaced front running light
Jan 2012 115000 mi US $780	Transmission seal leak
Apr 2012 117800 mi US $232	front door actuator failed

BMW 3-Series in Ohio, United States Oct 2009 - Jun 2014
Feb 2012 48500 mi US $1300	DMTL pump faulty. replaced and reset error codes. leaking mechatronic sealing sleeve in transmission. replaced
Sep 2012 54000 mi US $220	Car would not start due to low battery. Replaced battery with oem part from dealer. Battery lasted 6 years which today is normal.

BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States May 2009 - Dec 2012
Jun 2009 38000 mi	Dashboard instrument cluster squeaked over harsh pavement. Put pieces of business cards in between instrument cluster and dash - problem solved (per BIMMERFEST FORUM)
Jan 2010 70700 mi	When car has been sitting in sub 40 degree temps, rattle comes from left defroster vent. There were a few other rattles from the blower motor, but they were more faint. Dealer replaced blower motor fixing this but could not repliate original rattle
Mar 2010 49000 mi	Drivers seat leatherette was separating not on a seam, indicating a manufacturing defect. Gear shift knob peeling. Also, vinyl center console peeling by drivers seat. Dealer replaced center console, gear shift knob, and seat cover under warranty.
Aug 2011 69000 mi	Front door locks and fuel filler door doorlock actuators failed. Replaced under CPO warranty. Fuel pump was failing. Engine stumbled a couple of times. CHECK ENGINE light came on. Dealer replaced fuel pump under CPO warranty.
Mar 2012 79000 mi	Leaking valve cover gasket.
Jun 2012 83000 mi US $672	Bad ignition coil.
Dec 2012 92000 mi	Bad water pump. Engine overheated. Bad dash center speaker. Squeaky front suspension. Suspect sway bar bushings require replacement.

BMW 3-Series in Utah, United States Mar 2009 - Mar 2010
Apr 2009 38000 mi	Passenger seat airbag sensor was not working.

BMW 3-Series in Maryland, United States Mar 2012 - Jun 2022
Oct 2012 71500 mi US $500	rear passenger side window regulator
Nov 2012 72700 mi US $115	replaced with oem, did not reset
Sep 2013 80000 mi US $858	could smell burning fluid from cabin. oil leaking from valve cover to exhaust manifold.
Sep 2014 91000 mi US $1200	High temp indicator on highway. In retrospect, heard fan staying on at high speeds on startup and after turning engine off. Needed coolant pump, preventive replacementof thermostat
Aug 2015 99100 mi US $400	finally replaced amplifier after two years with no audio. bought used oem on ebay
Dec 2015 102000 mi	diagnosed oil leak but uncertain if oil filter housing or oil pan. replaced oil filter housing gasket. coolant leak. hose clamp found not to be attached correctly after previous repair
Jun 2018 130086 mi US $800	guibo car was taking long to start [starter]
Apr 2021 146725 mi US $1292	valve cover gasket
Feb 2022 149753 mi US $1737	a/c compressor

BMW 3-Series in South Carolina, United States Jul 2012 - Apr 2013
Dec 2012 83000 mi US $350	replaced failed ignition coil on cylinder 3
Jan 2013 US $1300	Failed Window Wiper Motor and Junction Box Electrical Module

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Jun 2010 - Jul 2013
Jul 2010 73140 mi C $700	control arm bushings on both sides headlight bulb

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Aug 2010 - Aug 2014
Oct 2010 94700 mi US $35	Halo light needed replacing.
Apr 2012 130000 mi	Fog light bulb replacement. Took about 15 minutes.
Jan 2013 108300 mi US $170	Bad engine coil.

BMW 3-Series in Indiana, United States Jan 2009 - Jun 2018
Feb 2010 53000 mi US $580	Valve cover was leaking oil in the front of the vehicle due to two broken aluminum valve cover bolts. Gasket and bolts replaced.
Aug 2011 84000 mi US $1100	A/C Compressor pulley broke while driving. Vehicle was towed to independent shop.
Dec 2012 109000 mi US $107	A "Service Engine" light illuminated. It was taken to an independent shop who diagnosed it as a Camshaft Position Sensor that needed to be replaced. They reset the light. However the light never illuminated again, car fine, no part replaced.
Aug 2013 122000 mi US $1400	Bent control arm. Two more control arms with leaking bushings found. All four were replaced. Right front tie-rod replaced due to being frozen and not adjustable. Needed an alignment so this had to be replaced also.
May 2014 134000 mi US $55	Right side corona light went out. Replaced light bulb myself.
Sep 2014 140000 mi	Possible refrigerant leak. System recharged.
Sep 2016 168000 mi US $60	Oil filter housing gasket leaking. Replaced myself.
Sep 2017 185000 mi US $1500	Water pump and thermostat replaced.
Mar 2018 187000 mi	Service Engine Soon light illuminated. Scan run. Camshaft position sensors removed, cleaned, re-installed. SES cleared and has not returned.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Nov 2011 - Oct 2015
Apr 2013 115500 mi US $75	Seat belt and airbag light came on with battery replacement...
May 2013 120700 mi US $1000	Water pump failure...
May 2014 148000 mi US $1495	leaking Transmission oil pan. Transmission Flushed, oil pan and filter replaced.

BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States - Nov 2009
Nov 2009 527000 mi US $53	Water Pump Failure. Covered under CPO Warranty.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States - Dec 2007
Nov 2007 12000 mi	Rattle from dash area behind instrument panel. At dealer for two days, rattle better but still present. Rattle disappeared two weeks later, but new one behind speaker in center of dash appeared.
Dec 2007 13000 mi	Car would not start. No power at all.

BMW 3-Series in North Carolina, United States Jan 2015 - Jul 2017
Jun 2016 76000 mi US $900	wanter pump failed
Jul 2016 77000 mi US $225	Window regulator failed with window down.
Sep 2016 80000 mi US $200	Starter failed. Rear passenger window regulator failed.
Jul 2017 92000 mi US $900	Replace radiator and hoses.

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States - Jan 2009
Jan 2009 18000 mi	replace battery cable

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BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Jan 2007 - Feb 2007
Feb 2007 4000 mi	vibration in the steering wheel at speeds above 45. This vehicle has been lemon lawed. Bought back by BMW for $44,000.

BMW 3-Series in Nebraska, United States Jul 2011 - Jun 2017
May 2012 77100 mi US $300	Motor for auto window back/passenger quit working.
Sep 2013 105000 mi US $1200	Electric water pump failed. Replaced it and rnThermostat.
May 2016 154000 mi US $2400	Axle replaced
Feb 2017 168000 mi US $300	Driver side electric window failed

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Feb 2009 - May 2018
Mar 2009 49000 mi	Blown speaker.
May 2010 62000 mi US $430	Wiring seal leaking, seal replaced along with fluid and pan.
Apr 2011 73000 mi US $823	replaced leaking oil seal and housing
Sep 2011 75000 mi US $277	Broken door actuator - could not unlock driver side door from outside vehicle.
Mar 2013 87000 mi US $600	replacement of original battery
Dec 2013 92000 mi US $1210	water pump failed. Water pump and hoses replaced.
Mar 2014 94000 mi US $400	belt tensioner replacement oil pan gasket leak - deferred due to $1200 cost Solenoid faults - replacement recommended but deferred due to $800 cost
Mar 2016 109000 mi US $350	HVAC fan motor replacement
Sep 2016 113000 mi US $1400	Starter replacement oil seperator replacement due to leak
Feb 2017 116000 mi	Defective starter replaced under warranty (second time in 6 months)

BMW 3-Series in Colorado, United States Oct 2009 - Oct 2010
Nov 2009 66000 mi	trans pan leak trans pan gasket still leaking; renewed 2nd time this time replaced gasket at cables/selector connection; seems to have fixed leaks.
Feb 2010 72700 mi	one front suspension strut replaced

BMW 3-Series in Ohio, United States Jun 2007 - Sep 2016
Jul 2007 12000 mi	Car would not start sometimes with 'key' inserted. Radio would not turn off sometimes with 'key' removed. Problem fixed by replacing defective'key' insert module with new one. No issues since.
Aug 2009 24000 mi	Replaced starter. Replaced accessory belt tensioner (leaking)and belt. Replaced high pressure A/C hose (leaking). Replaced interior drivers door arm rest (coming apart).
Oct 2009 25000 mi	Rear brake wear sensors causing squealing noise. Replaced under service bulletin notice. Original brake pad sensors were not designed properly causing a squealing noise. New pads were installed with newly designed sensors.
Jun 2013 53000 mi US $1300	Steering wheel electronic lock failed. Failure of this lock would prevent car from starting. The cost included replacement of a portion of the steering wheel column. Expensive!!!
Oct 2014 66300 mi US $4500	Valve cover oil leak fix (broken valve cover bolts), replaced valve lift mechanism (failed). 6 new ignition coils (one failed), 6 new spark plugs, replaced drive belt idler (failing), oil change, new windshield wipers.
Oct 2015 76000 mi US $1200	Steering angle sensor was failing. This is part of the computer system in the car and part of the driving safety...as I understand. If it fails completely, the car will not start. Very expensive fix.

BMW 3-Series in Georgia, United States Sep 2007 - Mar 2010
Feb 2008 17985 mi	Interior driver side door handle replaced. Valve tap. Attempt to repair made, however symptom persists. Attempt to reschedule has not been made. Replacement of interior driver side door handle due to excessive wear and tear.
Jun 2008 22000 mi	Rattle where Transmission Tunnel trim meets trim piece from center console.

BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2007 - Nov 2013
Jan 2008 11000 mi	No high beam on left Bi-Xenon headlight. Reflash did not work. Dealer replaced headlight unit.
Jun 2012 49000 mi US $50	Independent mechanic noticed leaking at rear of transmission at mechatronic interface. Dealer replaced sleeve.

BMW 3-Series in Colorado, United States Jul 2008 - Jul 2011
Aug 2008 32000 mi	Interior plastic trim items peeling in 3 locations.
Oct 2008 33000 mi	Lifters were making "ticking" sound until engine warmed up. Common E90 330 engine problem. Murray BMW "solved" by running engine at 3,000 RPM's for 3 minutes. Odd repair, we'll see if it works. So far, so good. Sunroof rattle -- they could not duplicate but interestingly enough I hear it every day I drive the car. Next time ...
Mar 2010 41000 mi	Rattle in sunroof finally fixed -- entire headliner was removed, new sunroof rails installed. Problem solved, complaint number 3 to the dealership. Keep after em!
Sep 2010 44000 mi	A/C did not blow cold, only mildly cool air. A leak in the hose from the A/C condenser was found. System recharged. Also, moonroof bounce-back when closing problem also repaired by updating the car's computer system.
Dec 2010 45000 mi US $150	Car was leaking antifreeze over Christmas, took it to a mechanic (now 4 months out of original warranty) and the leak was due to a faulty sensor. Can't recall which one.
May 2011 46300 mi US $600	SOS telematics system failed, which also knocked out the Bluetooth system.

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Nov 2016 - Sep 2017
Dec 2016 76260 mi C $3000	Valvetronic valve position sensor and valvtronic motor, vanos system + battery.

BMW 3-Series in Georgia, United States Jun 2010 - May 2011
Jan 2011 73000 mi US $600	Passenger seat sensor failed. Dealer replaced under CPO.

BMW 3-Series in Nevada, United States Oct 2010 - Dec 2012
Feb 2011 54000 mi US $311	Regulator failed on driver's side rear window. Replaced.
Nov 2011 58000 mi US $1100	Washer system losing fluid. Leaking headlamp nozzles. Battery failed, car would not start, jumped and driven to dealer repair shop. Door lock actuators failed. Reset would not fix problem. Car left overnight for diagnosis. TSB recommended replacing actuators.
Sep 2012 76000 mi US $100	Rear wheel bearings were worn out and replaced.

BMW 3-Series in Ohio, United States Aug 2010 - Mar 2012
May 2011 85000 mi US $100	Had to replace 2 low beam headlights. Turned pink. Pain in the ass because you have to remove the tire.
Nov 2011 93000 mi US $925	Transmission leak. Had the pan and fluid replaced. seems like a common design defect

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jul 2010 - Nov 2016
Feb 2011 37000 mi	Transmission fluid leaked due to infrequent driving. The vehicle has not been started for over 6 months and the transmission fluid stayed idle and generated pressure to the gasket. The gasket and transmission fluid were both replaced.
Apr 2012 49500 mi US $2645	Installed new shifter because auto-manual mode stopped working. Vehicle was drivable with "D" not "SD". Price includes power steering fluid, brake fluid, oil change, front tires and adjusted alignment.
Mar 2013 59000 mi US $820	Excessive current draw from the front passenger door lock. Found and replaced blown fuse.
Sep 2014 69000 mi US $700	Replace actuators, belts.

BMW 3-Series in Quebec, Canada Jun 2011 - Mar 2014
Apr 2012 44920 mi	Engine ticking sound at startup but goes away when hot.
Sep 2012 50840 mi C $60	Engine ticking gone after filter and oil change with new Castrol Syntec 5W30 for BMW.

BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2008 - Mar 2010
Sep 2008 14000 mi	Lift tap, TSB drained crankcase 5 times to repair.

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BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Nov 2008 - Jun 2011
Jun 2009 25000 mi	Air-fuel sensor replaced. Fuel tank filter replaced.
Jun 2011 39000 mi	Electrical system. Incorrect indication of fuel level

BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Jun 2008 - Sep 2009
Feb 2009 35000 mi	Headlight washer jets sprang a leak. This had happened on my 330xi 06 as well. If I had this car out of warranty, I might disconnect the headlight washers as they are not that necessary, running out of washer fluid in the middle of winter is unpleasant. Headlight washer jets sprang a leak. This had happened on my 330xi 06 as well. I think the NJ dealer puts in the wrong washer fluid for my northern drives, causing the freezing and leak at the headlight jets.
Aug 2009 39000 mi	Brake and stability warning lights on. Diagnosed as bad steering angle sensor. Dealer replaced sensor/OBC/stalks in the steering wheel column under warranty. Brake and stability warning lights on. Diagnosed as bad steering angle sensor. Dealer replaced sensor/OBC/stalks in the steering wheel column under warranty

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Feb 2009 - Jun 2011
Sep 2009 38000 mi	Power rear shade intermittently inoperative.
Mar 2010 42000 mi US $200	Rear windscreen power shade intermittently inoperative. Turning car in on lease so not going to repair.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jan 2011 - Apr 2012
Apr 2012 116000 mi US $50	Door lock actuators on both front doors malfunctioned. Angel eyes halo light failed

BMW 3-Series in Georgia, United States Jul 2010 - Jan 2022
Aug 2010 48000 mi US $40	Replaced aluminum valve cover bolts which had snapped and caused a leak.
Sep 2010 50000 mi US $40	Replaced output shaft seal on transmission. Had slight leak.
Dec 2010 55000 mi US $95	Center channel dash speaker had slight rattle on certain music. Replaced speaker.
Mar 2017 87000 mi US $60	Windshield washer pump cracked and caused washer fluid to leak out. Replacement of washer pump was required.
Nov 2017 88000 mi US $100	Valve cover gasket
Sep 2018 89000 mi US $500	Replaced electric coolant pump
Feb 2019 90000 mi US $150	Oil pan gasket replaced for small leak.

BMW 3-Series in North Carolina, United States Jan 2012 - Jan 2015
Jul 2012 71800 mi US $1825	AC Compressor seized, belt pulley broke on compressor, belt broke.

BMW 3-Series in Georgia, United States Aug 2011 - Dec 2011
Nov 2011 103000 mi US $1100	replaced electric water pump and thermostat. both failed - car would overheat on highway at high rpm.
Dec 2011 103000 mi US $1200	Starter Doors wouldn't open. Replaced some fuses and relay. Xenon headlamps

BMW 3-Series in South Carolina, United States Apr 2011 - Nov 2011
Nov 2011 67000 mi	Compressor was replaced along with idler pulley. Compressor was functioning prior to replacement, but was generating a high pitched whining noise. Dealer originally indicated that nothing was abnormal, but eventually agreed to replace.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Oct 2009 - Mar 2014
Jan 2010 49000 mi	Replaced solenoids that control cam timing, which tripped a check engine light. Also replaced one speaker as it crackled at times.
Feb 2012 67000 mi US $300	Replace blower motor
Jan 2013 67200 mi US $250	Replace battery
Mar 2014 85000 mi US $1100	Replace angel eyes on both headlights

BMW 3-Series in Missouri, United States May 2009 - Jan 2011
Jun 2009 44000 mi	I had them replace the rubber lining on the drivers side door because it was worn.
Nov 2009 50000 mi	Trunk actuator.
Mar 2010 53000 mi	Driver's side A pillar column cover became partially detached.
Jul 2010 60000 mi US $50	Driver's side back door window motor went out, couldn't lift the window.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States - Mar 2007
Mar 2007 10000 mi	Steering Column Replaced

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Sep 2009 - Sep 2013
Feb 2010 29080 mi	Driver's side door lever LED light bulb burnt out. Installed the driver's side door lever LED light bulb.
Aug 2010 35340 mi C $270	2006 E90 3-series have an electronic steering lock (ELV) - this feature was removed in late 2006. I had a yellow ELV failure warning light appear twice, which prevented the car from starting. I had to remove and reinsert the key fob before the warning.
May 2012 47700 mi C $150	Backup lights failed
Aug 2013 60140 mi C $27	Wiper relay needed replacing.

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Jun 2009 - Mar 2012
Jan 2012 50000 mi US $50	None of the doors would unlock except the driver's door would unlock with the hard key or from the inside. The fuel door would not open except the emergency handle under a panel in the trunk.

BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2009 - Sep 2015
Aug 2010 122000 mi US $177	Blower motor failed, no A/C air in cabin. Part replaced, works fine now.
Jul 2011 129000 mi US $15	Rear view mirror detached from windshield. Glass shop re-glued it.
Aug 2012 139500 mi US $1150	Car went in for track inspection, found faulty thermostat. Replaced thermostat and water pump.
Feb 2013 143300 mi US $565	Valve cover gasket and oil filter housing gasket were leaking. Replaced by indy shop.
Jan 2014 143700 mi US $660	Oil pan gasket was leaking and was replaced by independent BMW shop.
Feb 2015 157000 mi US $1100	Started up one day and idle was very rough, service engine soon light came on within minutes. Had car towed to BMW shop, diagnosed bad ignition coil. Replaced all 6 proactiviely
Apr 2015 158300 mi US $1781	Struts were worn out and hard winter in New England did them in. One blew on a pothole and I had them all replaced.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Apr 2009 - Jun 2011
May 2009 27000 mi	emblem roundel of steering wheel damaged
Mar 2010 34000 mi	low on oil, oil sensor broken, loaded new software to fix

BMW 3-Series in Arizona, United States Apr 2009 - Jul 2013
Jul 2013 48000 mi US $90	Driver's side door actuator stopped responding to unlock commands from the electrical system. Common problem. Door actuator replacement successfully repaired the problem.

BMW 3-Series in British Columbia, Canada May 2009 - Mar 2010
Jun 2009 31620 mi	Left front headlight courtesy bulb out, waiting to contact dealer for replacement.

BMW 3-Series in Michigan, United States Mar 2012 - Feb 2015
Jan 2014 95000 mi US $558	Replaced battey, car had to be programmed for new battery and had load test performed on old battery Issue with VANOS, TSB exists from BMW. Car has CEL but runs normally. worn front control arm bushings, require replacement control arms and 4 wheel alignment.

BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States May 2012 - Sep 2012
Sep 2012 92000 mi US $200	RF Wheel bearing was going bad. Replaced with new hub.

BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Nov 2007 - Mar 2010
Dec 2007 26000 mi	Water pump seized up due to a faulty chip. Also had to replace RF tires after 25,000 miles. Were making a loud noise and ride was hard. Paid $1,300.

BMW 3-Series in Arizona, United States Jan 2013 - Feb 2014
Feb 2013 49500 mi US $56	Rear passenger window regulator
Jul 2013 52000 mi US $420	Fuel pump housing plastic dry rotted and cracked. This cause a fuel leak.
Feb 2014 58000 mi US $966	Slipping clutch, replaced clutch assembly.

BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States May 2014 - Apr 2019
Sep 2017 142000 mi US $500	Water pump.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Apr 2014 - Sep 2018
Jan 2015 66000 mi US $142	The TCU Module Quit. Cost to replace $1064.23. Replace Fog Lamp, dealer had quoted 168.62 Replace Windshield Washer Pump, dealer had quoted 318.59
Sep 2018 89650 mi US $200	High Beam Headlights

BMW 3-Series in Wisconsin, United States Mar 2019 - Dec 2019
Aug 2019 180000 mi US $350	Got a brake warning light on the dash. Replaced the front rotors and pads and the back pads.

BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Apr 2007 - Dec 2017
Feb 2009 31000 mi	Thermostat stuck open, resulted in Service Engine Soon light. Shop replaced thermostat under warranty. Faulty O-ring (gasket) for oil filter caused slight leak of oil around top of oil filter. Dealer replaced O-ring at no cost.
Jun 2017 141000 mi US $600	valve cover gasket replaced

BMW 3-Series in Louisiana, United States Dec 2016 - Jan 2018
Jan 2018 130000 mi US $15	Oil filter housing gasket replacement

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Feb 2013 - Jun 2017
May 2013 97300 mi US $200	Oil filter housing gasket was replaced.
Nov 2013 105800 mi US $300	Bushings for tension strut was leaking on left and right front. Replaced both tension struts.
Mar 2014 110000 mi US $99	Diagnosis of trunk latch not working. Dealer was unable to fix and stated the Junction Box Module may be the culprit. This seems unlikely as the lock is mechanically activating but just not unlocking. (Sound) Dealer charged $99 to inspect
Jul 2015 122300 mi US $200	xenon lights
May 2016 126000 mi US $80	Replaced broken cupholder
Mar 2017 129000 mi US $800	Clutch and flywheel replaced
Apr 2017 129000 mi	Driver side airbag module replaced.

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BMW 3-Series in Colorado, United States Sep 2015 - Sep 2016
Sep 2016 86000 mi US $150	Controller (not bulb) for xenon headlight needed replaced.

BMW 3-Series in Ohio, United States Mar 2011 - Feb 2023
Apr 2013 50200 mi	Rear defrost stopped working. Was an undercharged battery. Replaced battery under makers warranty.
Jun 2017 85000 mi US $500	Front brakes replaced. First time was at this high mileage. Can't complain. Shocks were completely shot at 87k miles.
Jan 2018 88000 mi US $1340	Water pump failed
Nov 2020 93000 mi US $1000	Valve cover was leaking oil AND valve cover connected cam position sensor was seeping oil into the electrical side of this sensor. Replaced gaskets, cam position sensor and stick coils because it was also running a little rough.

BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Nov 2007 - Jul 2008
May 2008 23000 mi	Broken cupholder.

BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Oct 2013 - Dec 2015
Dec 2013 98000 mi US $1363	Leaky headlight washer pumps Broken rear shock absorber
Apr 2014 100800 mi US $40	IBS sensor was getting no voltage resulting in excessive battery wear. Found distribution panel fuse was blown, entire assembly needed replacement.
Jun 2014 103000 mi US $120	Power steering fluid reservoir cap was leaking. Cap was replaced, fluid flushed. Front left shock was leaking fluid and making noise. Replaced all 4 corners including mounts and bearings. Oil filter housing gasket was leaking oil down the front of the engine block. Gasket replaced along with oil, oil filter, coolant, air filter.
Jan 2015 100700 mi	Blower fan motor was squeaking. Pulled motor and oiled shaft.
Feb 2015 113000 mi	Stumbles at full throttle at low RPM. No codes stored, attempted switch VANOS solenoids, didn't fix. Will replace VANOS check valves.
Mar 2015 114000 mi US $30	Replaced VANOS check valves, they were not clogged but it seemed to help a little.
Jun 2015 117000 mi US $150	Noted a cracked brake hose, replaced all 6.
Sep 2015 120000 mi US $235	Front ball joints are both creaking. Misfire, cylinder 4. Replaced all plugs and coils.
Nov 2015 123000 mi US $415	Right rear wheel bearing was making noise. Replaced.
Dec 2015 123000 mi	Noise from front differential, metal came out. No repair available, would need new differential. Decided not to keep car.

BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States May 2006 - Nov 2009
May 2007 21000 mi	iDrive computer lost its mind: All computer controlled functions became unusable including wipers, lights, climate and turn signals.
Sep 2008 49000 mi	Weatherstripping at base of rear window was coming off.
Mar 2009 57000 mi US $446	Headlight washer motor/apparatus was leaking washer fluid. thia would empty the reservoir in a couple of hours and none of the washers would work.
Jun 2009 63000 mi US $425	Windshield wipers stopped functioning due to bad relay.

BMW 3-Series in Connecticut, United States Jun 2010 - Mar 2011
Mar 2011 68000 mi US $320	BMW Dealer could not identify cause of problem. I used a contact at BMW NA to figure out the problem and now I am going back to the dealer for repair in the next 3 weeks.

BMW 3-Series in Washington, United States Jan 2014 - Dec 2016
Mar 2015 101000 mi US $2800	audio amp in driver side trunk dead... Due to 'corrosion'. The price is huge from BMW for the part. This was for the high end 'Seven' system with 10 or 12 speakers. $2300. The special sensor box built into negative battery cable by the battery in trunk had failed. Car was running fine. Dealer said battery would not charge correctly unless assembly replaced. $500.

BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2011
Jun 2010 30000 mi	Transmission replacement due to metal shavings in fluid.

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BMW 3-Series in California, United States Oct 2009 - Jun 2014
Jul 2011 104000 mi US $110	Upper windshield rubber was cracked and coming off. Shop replaced with new rubber.
Apr 2012 122800 mi US $260	Passenger side, rear window regulator broke. Had it replaced.
Apr 2013 137700 mi US $950	Water pump failed so had it replaced and the thermostat was replaced at the same time.
Jun 2013 141000 mi US $579	Starter broke so I had it replaced with a new one.
Jun 2014 161000 mi US $1046	Radiator leak. Was replaced. $460 parts & labor.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Sep 2009 - Jun 2014
Nov 2010 56000 mi	Door handle didn't return to position after pulling out during opening. Bad spring.
Apr 2012 74000 mi US $500	Oil gasket leak Radiator hose leak
Sep 2012 81000 mi US $1950	Water pump replaced. Fluid leak
Jan 2014 85200 mi US $800	Starter needed to be replaced.

BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States - Oct 2008
Oct 2008 50000 mi	Touch up on leather seats, due to wear, last of warranty repairs still 0 cost to me.

BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Nov 2009 - May 2012
Dec 2009 48000 mi US $800	Harsh shifting in low gears of automatic transmission.
Jul 2010 57000 mi US $600	Leaking auto trans pan. Was shifting very hard. Replaced pan (made of plastic w/integrated filter) and required a liter of auto trans fluid after reusing what was left in there.
Apr 2011 67500 mi US $650	Replaced power steering pump and power steering reservoir w/its integrated filter.
Dec 2011 77000 mi US $1290	Overheated, had to replace water pump & thermostat, repaired both problems.

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Feb 2007 - Jan 2015
Sep 2007 14000 mi	Front headlight bulb replaced.
Jun 2008 25000 mi	Paint peeling in door pull.
Sep 2013 86000 mi	Rear driver side window would not raise Folding driverside outside mirror behaves erratically. folds all the way to point to front of vehicle wenever door is opened. cracking sound whenever it folds like that like something inside is broken. Mirror assembly was replaced ($650)
Aug 2014 99000 mi US $1100	solenoid replacement
Dec 2014 104000 mi US $450	Replace sensor (don't recall name)

BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Feb 2006 - Jul 2017
Jan 2012 129500 mi US $600	Water pump needed replacement.
Jun 2012 135000 mi US $100	TUNE UP NEEDED ALONG WITH ONE REPLACEMENT CYLINDER COIL.

BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Jan 2006 - Feb 2016
Feb 2007 7000 mi	Steering column lock sensor faulty causing intermittant inability to start
Mar 2015 52000 mi US $350	Replace ignition coils

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Jan 2010 - Feb 2012
Apr 2010 27280 mi	Glitch on Conditional Based System that indicated brakes are 600,000 kms past due date. Brakes are still in good condition and the CBS Computer has been reset.
May 2010 27900 mi C $150	Automatic Climate Control motor flaps developed a fault.
Jan 2011 35960 mi C $10	Power locks stopped working. Doors can only be unlocked by using mechanical key through outside and not through central lock. Searched through forums indicated potential issues with Door Lock Actuators but replaced fuse instead $5.00.
Jun 2011 37820 mi C $240	Door lock module was replaced. Part was $80 and two hours of labor to install.
Jul 2011 39060 mi C $500	Pads + rotors replaced. Calipers seized due to corrosion after 5yrs/62000kms. Seized calipers caused the brakes not to release after parking but still driveable. The replacement calipers formed the bulk of the cost and were hard to get.
Dec 2011 47120 mi	Leak detected in automatic transmission. Identified as a transmission connector sleeve. Opted to go without the repair for now as coordinating timing.
Feb 2012 47120 mi C $560	Automatic transmission connector sleeve leak

BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Mar 2010 - Apr 2012
May 2010 47000 mi	Sunroof would not open completely.
Jun 2010 49000 mi	Central locking mechanism went completely inop; could not lock or unlock car except with emergency key. No access to fuel door and passenger door would not open with or WITHOUT key.

BMW 3-Series in British Columbia, Canada Feb 2007 - Mar 2010
Mar 2007 10540 mi	Fix Rear air duct popping noise and replaced rear split folding chair mechanism due to rattling.

BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Dec 2005 - Jan 2013
Mar 2007 17000 mi	Brake sensor was installed incorrectly at manufacturing plant and was rubbing against brake rotor causing sound. Sensor was modified and re-installed to fix issue.
Jan 2012 95000 mi US $2000	Bush rod
Jul 2012 99000 mi US $900	Right rear control arm and battery replacement

BMW 3-Series in Georgia, United States Jan 2010 - Mar 2013
May 2011 97345 mi US $1044	Replaced water pump Replaced water pump

BMW 3-Series in British Columbia, Canada Apr 2007 - Mar 2010
Jan 2007 4340 mi	replaced 4 door handles (sticking)

BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Apr 2006 - Mar 2010
Dec 2007 12000 mi	Replaced gearshift knob, driver's door armrest and center console because of surface peeling.
Jan 2010 28000 mi	Windshield washer system inoperable due to clogged fluid lines. Peeling paint on both left and right roof molding trim strips. Both were replaced.

BMW 3-Series in Georgia, United States Dec 2005 - Dec 2008
Apr 2007 23000 mi	Sunroof error message. Software reset by dealer.

BMW 3-Series in Ohio, United States Jul 2009 - May 2012
Mar 2010 60000 mi US $50	Front passenger door lock actuator replaced
Dec 2010 75000 mi	Airbag light came on
Feb 2011 77500 mi	Air bag light came back on, decided to replace some type of relay wire that was sending/misinterpreting the signal from the passenger seat pad sensor to the ECU
Mar 2011 80000 mi US $50	Single ignition coil failed, was out of town but managed to drive the car in limp mode and took it in to have the coil replaced the next day.
Jan 2012 78800 mi US $53	Rear window regulator failed Driver's door lock actuator failed. Water pump showed a deviation, was replaced. O-ring seal was leaking oil where the engine block meets the oil filter housing, saw spot on the ground.

BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Aug 2008 - Jun 2011
May 2008 31000 mi	left fog light got loose - repaired by dealer at no cost
Apr 2009 41000 mi	light bulb replaced suspension: a bolt got loose and was manually tightened; interior driver's door handle peeling: replaced under warranty; steering wheel bmw emblem needed replaced due to peeling - dealer refused stating that owner caused problem
Sep 2010 57000 mi US $4500	replaced front struts

BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Mar 2008 - Dec 2011
Jul 2008 60000 mi	Moldy odor from AC vents. Removed and cleaned cabin filter and sprayed deodorant into intake vents

BMW 3-Series in Kentucky, United States - Jun 2010
Mar 2010 63000 mi US $996	Water pump, and thermostat. caused by leaking oil filter housing gasket
Jun 2010 72000 mi US $200	cylinder 2 ignition coil failure cylinder 6 ignition coil failure

BMW 3-Series in Arizona, United States May 2008 - Mar 2010
Jun 2008 26000 mi	Passenger seat airbag sensor malfunctioned. Replaced under warranty.

BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Oct 2009 - Jun 2018
Aug 2017 84000 mi US $900	Valve cover gasket
Dec 2017 70000 mi US $1800	Oil filter and oil pan gaskets
Mar 2018 72000 mi US $900	Replace mechatronic sleeve.

BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States May 2008 - Aug 2010
Mar 2010 50000 mi US $700	ignition coil went bad on cylinder 1, 3 & 5.

BMW 3-Series in Kentucky, United States Jul 2008 - Mar 2010
Aug 2008 36000 mi	Tire sensor fault

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Jun 2008 - Mar 2010

BMW 3-Series in Minnesota, United States Oct 2016 - Jul 2019
Mar 2017 140038 mi US $1701	Transmission sleeve was leaking. It was covered under the optional warranty I purchased from the dealership. Rear differential was leaking. The belt tension was failing, the bearing wears out and the belt tension begins to angle downward and walks the belt off the car. If that happens, the belt can rip into a housing attached to the timing belt and cause a big headache. Replaced the belt and belt tensioner.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jan 2007 - Oct 2008
Nov 2007 12500 mi US $31000	Jan 2008 - replaced rear end differential @ 16,000 miles
Jul 2008 20000 mi	Replaced engine starter motor.

BMW 3-Series in Puerto Rico Apr 2007 - Mar 2010
May 2007 13000 mi	Outside driver side door molding Report Consuming to much Gasoline, get only btwen 11 and 13 mpg in City Lowered engine RPM at my request,i work on cars all my life and for me the engine idle was too high. after that the gas milleage Improve to btwen 15 and 16 mpg.

BMW 3-Series in Oregon, United States Mar 2009 - Dec 2010
Aug 2009 30000 mi	Power Window failed - left window down.
Nov 2010 38000 mi US $100	Oxygen Sensor failed and was replaced
Dec 2010 38000 mi	Rear Door power locks actuator failed

BMW 3-Series in Ohio, United States Oct 2006 - Apr 2015
Oct 2009 52000 mi	Steering warning indicator lamp lit. Manufacturer installed software update, which fixed the problem.
May 2012 67300 mi US $345	Replaced original battery 7 years after purchase of vehicle
Aug 2014 81000 mi US $1900	Replace front struts that were leaking. Problem discovered after routine inspection.

BMW 3-Series in Indiana, United States Nov 2008 - Oct 2009
Nov 2008 58800 mi US $172	Exhaust bracket replaced.

BMW 3-Series in Maryland, United States Jul 2009 - Jan 2022
Dec 2009 58000 mi US $50	continued oil leaking out from top engine gasket(small amount) gasket was replaced under certified used warranty
Nov 2011 93500 mi US $110	Had engine check light checked, car was also running badly. Found out the the problem was with cylinder 6 ignition coil. I purchased the coil which connects to the spark plug for $76 and replaced it myself. problem solved
Feb 2015 148000 mi US $90	Thermostat stuck open error showing from service light. Was getting stuck open while ideling for over 5 min straight. Replaced only the thermostat next to the water pump
Mar 2016 164000 mi US $70	Replaced oil pan gasket due to leak. Had to top oil between changes

BMW 3-Series in Tennessee, United States Jul 2017 - Sep 2018
Aug 2017 62500 mi US $50	Alignment performed after replacing all tires. Tire shop had found uneven wear indicating alignment was off.
Sep 2017 63000 mi US $320	LH rear window actuator failed, was replaced.
Oct 2017 63500 mi US $650	Idler pulley failing; replaced part as preventative measure. Also replaced belt. Also had coolant flush & fill, brake fluid flush & fill.
Dec 2017 65000 mi US $450	Water leak into footwell on passenger side due to clogged drain channels below rubber & plastic cowl at basiof windshield (which was replaced after we suspected it was bad). Cleaned drain channels and replaced cowl.

BMW 3-Series in Michigan, United States Jun 2007 - Mar 2015
Jan 2007 20000 mi	Steering column replaced under warranty due to security interlock mechanical failure. Dealer says a new part number was issued, which is reassuring because it may indicate a design flaw has been corrected.
Sep 2007 22000 mi	Alternator bearing began to fail, making engine whine. Alternator replaced at no cost (warranty)
Jan 2013 US $60	Replaced cylinder 1 coil-on-plug ignition module due to misfire cylinder 1
Nov 2013 99000 mi US $1000	Electric water pump and thermostat was replaced
Dec 2014 112000 mi US $75	Engine oil filter housing gasket replacement

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Feb 2007 - Dec 2010
Sep 2008 32000 mi	Steering column lock malfunction. Software update/reflash.
May 2009 35000 mi	Some interior trim replaced.

BMW 3-Series in Minnesota, United States May 2009 - Jun 2011
Mar 2010 31000 mi US $50	Issues with door/key "chime" sounds static like and the blinker "tick" noise is intermittent. The instrument cluster was replaced after failing a test as per a TSB.

BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2017 - Aug 2018
Dec 2017 136000 mi	Washer fluid was leaking from car. would run out as you poured it in. I ordered a new pump and gasket from ebay less than $10 and removed and replaced it behind the fender liner. Side mirror would unfold and not stop kept going and clicking etc. I have attempted to fix this by cleaning terminals etc. Dielectric grease etc. I had it working at different times for a week or so and even somehow disabled the folding of the mirrors. I ended up not wanting to waste time and money on a feature I didn't care about so I cut the wire for the mirror and it has worked great since (no more folding is so no problem when it folds out)
Jan 2018 136000 mi	Side marker light would alert sometimes. I could not get it in a place where it would stay working. I ended up removing the assembly and soldered a bigger contact area . It has been a great fix and has lasted.
Aug 2018 146000 mi US $285	error code fault 1017 Variable Timing Eccentric Shaft Sensor and bad gas mileage at first. Later started stalling on cold start and stuttering and almost stalling on cold start. I also had a slight leak from the valve cover anyhow so it is good time to do both. took a little over 4 hours was pretty easy. Car runs great again

BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Aug 2009 - Feb 2018
Jan 2009 21000 mi	Electronic steering lock reprogrammed due to issues with it being jammed. Warranty
Aug 2009 36400 mi	Interior door pull, driver's side replaced due to peeling. Warranty.
Oct 2009 41000 mi	Fuel measurement devices inaccurate; overly optimistic readings showed extremely low fuel consumption levels. Instrument cluster replaced.
Mar 2011 58000 mi US $50	Slow leak of ATF from improperly installed Transmission sleeve, noted in TSB. Covered under terms of Certified Warranty.
Jul 2012 77000 mi US $50	Electric folding mirror detent broken, so driver side mirror would continuously try to fold beyond fully closed position. Exterior mirror housing replaced. Driver's door locking mechanism failed, would not unlock via central unlocking system (only mechanical unlock possible). Locking mechanism replaced.
Jan 2016 84800 mi US $400	Oil filter housing gasket leaking; replaced.
Aug 2017 140000 mi US $810	Starter failed and vehicle would not start; was replaced the remanuf. unit.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jul 2014 - Jan 2019
Feb 2015 69200 mi US $100	Windshield washer pump failed and sprayed no water, washer pump, pump filter cleaning and rubber grommet to be replaced by owner himself, 1 hour labor and $25 part from Ebay. Rear window glass rubber molding seal is broken in pieces, replaced the parts by owner. $50 parts + 1 hr labor to remove, clean and install. Done by owner.
Dec 2015 72000 mi US $30	Ignition coil #2 failure, replaced only #2 coil, working good. Parts:$30. labor $0. Did it myself.
Jan 2019 76000 mi US $5	Steering angle sensor error, "A with a arrow circle on top", "ABS", " TIre warning" check lights on. The steering angle sensor and "Sensor Optical Encoder Ring" under the Clockspring inside the steering wheel was dirty, used 90% Isopropyl Alcohol to clean it up.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Apr 2013 - Jul 2013
Jul 2013 56000 mi US $1100	water pump

BMW 3-Series in Utah, United States Oct 2011 - Mar 2013
Mar 2013 81000 mi	Bad brakes, I think the master cylinder was going out Paint fading Water pump on its way out

BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Oct 2014 - Jun 2017
Dec 2014 79000 mi US $640	Right rear window motor and cable replace
Apr 2016 86000 mi US $295	Replaced the left rear window mechanism.

BMW 3-Series in Wisconsin, United States Jun 2011 - Sep 2013
Sep 2011 68000 mi US $1	rear window on the driver's side stopped working - stuck in lowered position.
Jan 2012 73000 mi US $1200	All of the sudden the car wouldn't start. Had to tow it to the dealer. They had to replace starter. Cost was $1200 - since we had extended warranty we paid $200 out of pocket.
Jun 2013 92000 mi US $600	Coolant pump failed. Had to be replaced.

BMW 3-Series in Minnesota, United States Jul 2011 - Dec 2015
Nov 2012 66000 mi US $1300	Water pump needed replacement and thermostat was also replaced as well. Repairs done at an indy but parts and coolant were ordered from the dealer. Parts about 700, labor was 350 and an extra 180 for diagnostics.
Jul 2013 76200 mi US $435	Oil leak at valve cover gasket
Dec 2013 87000 mi US $1500	Car died while idling shortly after starting on cold day. Codes related to Throttle position sensor, and TSB advising of ice in crankcase. Oil Separator Valve (PCV Valve) replaced. Belt tensioner replaced. Oil Filter housing gasket replaced.
Jan 2014 71000 mi US $880	Symptoms were that the engine would turn over but not catch. About 50% or slightly more of the cost was labor.

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Apr 2011 - Feb 2012
Aug 2011 65000 mi US $30	Windshield washer fluid bottle developed a leak and was replaced
Jan 2012 US $50	Car went into limp mode. Dealership replaced thermostat, checked fluids and reprogrammed computer. Problem has not returned.

BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States May 2010 - Feb 2017
Aug 2010 55038 mi	Rear left window stopped working, unfortunately in the open position. As the vehicle was a CPO, BMW's extended warranty covered the window lifter replacement.
Jan 2011 60355 mi US $257	A trim piece on the left side of the car had either broken or degraded, I do not remember at this point. The strip was replaced.
Nov 2012 74700 mi US $903	Replacement of transmission harness seal housing and flush/refill of transmission fluid. Valve cover gasket and replacement bolt kit were used to replace a leaking valve cover gasket.
Nov 2013 78500 mi US $30	Left low-beam headlight went out, so I replaced both the left and right low-beam headlamps.
Oct 2014 87300 mi	I noticed some small drops of oil below my car in my garage. Independent mechanic diagnosed a cracked oil pan gasket resulting in very slow leak of oil. Opted not to repair at the moment due to the high number of labor hours required.
Jan 2016 90000 mi US $167	Front passenger-side seat belt buckle stopped reliably locking on the seat belt. Based on forum advice, I decided to replace the part, identified specifically as the seat belt buckle and pretensioner.
Feb 2017 100000 mi	Cracked oil pan gasket never replaced.

BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Dec 2012 - Aug 2017
Jul 2013 82000 mi US $50	Replace broken cup holder

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jul 2016 - Mar 2018
Feb 2017 91000 mi US $1689	Replaced eccentric shaft sensor. Internal oil leak found.
Jun 2017 94000 mi US $650	oil filter housing

BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2012 - Dec 2012
Jul 2012 91300 mi US $150	The driver side window lift button broke, requiring the entire unit to be replaced

BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Dec 2014 - Aug 2016
Nov 2015 97000 mi US $500	Oil filter housing leak. Gasket replaced. Inexpensive part but lots of labor.
Dec 2015 97000 mi US $700	Front lower control thru arms with bushings and ball joint.
Jul 2016 102000 mi	Oil pan leak Main seal leak I did not repair as I was selling the car. Very expensive repairs.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jun 2014 - Jan 2016
Oct 2015 101800 mi US $2000	Oil Leaks (Valve Cover, oil pan) Window was stuck in down position.

BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Apr 2015 - Sep 2015
Jul 2015 148000 mi US $755	Belt tensioner replaced Rear window regulator failed

BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Feb 2013 - Mar 2015
Oct 2013 90500 mi US $35	Replaced the "halo" bulbs. Passenger bulb stopped working and it made more sense to replace both at the same time. It took more than 10 minutes. BMW made sure to hide it well.
Dec 2014 107000 mi US $25	One bad outer tie rod end so both replaced.

BMW 3-Series in Hawaii, United States Jun 2015 - Mar 2020
Aug 2015 87900 mi US $100	Car warned me about low coolant. Plastic radiator vent hose, and the nipple where said hose is attached the the upper rad hose, got brittle and cracked. Slowish leak, masked by AC condensate on the driveway. Replaced the two hoses.
Sep 2015 89000 mi US $140	Smelled gasoline coming from back seat. Fuel filter/pressure regulator that sits in top of gas tank had developed tiny cracks and was leaking fuel slowly. Replaced with new.
Oct 2015 89500 mi	Passenger seat occupancy sensor failed, resulting in a airbag light on dash. Replaced by dealer free of charge under extended warranty (specific to this component/failure mode, "recall-lite").
Nov 2015 89000 mi	Fuel injector #2 failed throwing open circuit code and producing rough running. Resistance out of spec. Swapped #2 injector with #5 to confirm injector failure and not ECU or harness. Replaced injector with new OEM part. Dealer coded car after previous repair (passenger seat occupancy sensor) and failed to recalibrate sunroof as required, resulting in malfunction and minor damage to cassette. Assessed damage (inconsequential), recalibrated sunroof with INPA.
Feb 2016 92000 mi US $500	Transmission went into failsafe mode. Retrieved slip codes via INPA, gambled that the issue might be in the valve body (common ZF 6HP19 fault), got a set of replacement solenoids and replaced along with fluid and various rubber bits.
Dec 2016 99000 mi US $300	Got a low coolant warning. Diagnosed a hairline crack in plastic radiator neck. Replaced radiator and some hoses.

BMW 3-Series in Indiana, United States Dec 2014 - Mar 2015
Dec 2014 103000 mi US $1268	replaced water pump and thermostat. Car overheating intermittently.

BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Apr 2009 - May 2018
Oct 2009 19000 mi	Replace radio head unit due to dead display pixels. Steering wheel lock malfunction.
Nov 2009 19800 mi	Replace front door lock actuators. Replace right rear window regulator. Replace front door lock actuators.
Mar 2010 22500 mi	Brake pad wear sensor malfunction. Replace sensor, replace pads.
May 2010 24500 mi	Engine overheated. Replaced thermostat and housing. Engine overheated. Replaced electric water pump.
Aug 2010 26000 mi	Replace left rear window regulator.
May 2011 33530 mi US $315	Fuel door would not open. Replaced fuel door actuator.
Jul 2011 36000 mi US $178	Replace battery. Register new battery with computer. Replace battery.
May 2012 44000 mi US $289	Replaced battery again.
Mar 2014 60000 mi US $265	Replace starter motor. Replace intake manifold gaskets. Replace oil vent line.
May 2014 62000 mi US $65	Replaced right rear window regulator again.
Nov 2014 66000 mi US $20	Replace both headlight housings due to wiring insulation deterioration inside the housings. Root cause is biodegradable insulation. Reset footwell module to accept new headlights.
May 2016 80400 mi US $120	Low coolant level indicator on. Coolant stains in engine bay. Radiator and upper hose replaced. The situation was an emergency and I was forced to visit the dealer for immediate (expensive) repair. Oil filter housing gasket is leaking. Oil on belt and tensioner. Replace gasket, belt, and tensioner.
Sep 2016 82500 mi	Failed fuel sending unit, driver side, leaking fuel - $155 parts, $245 labor. The fuel filter/regulator/level sending unit on the driver's side of the fuel tank had developed fatigue cracks and was leaking gas which was running down the tank near the exhaust. The unit was R&R'd. There were other complications. Both rear window regulators continue to fail. I have given up on replacing them. Instead I drilled small hole in the guide track below the glass retainer and inserted a sheet metal screw to keep the windows in the up position.
Mar 2017 88000 mi US $300	Replaced Battery
Jul 2017 94000 mi US $165	Replaced coolant expansion tank. The pop up coolant level indicator had broken. When plastic parts in BMW cooling systems show any sign of fatigue, I always replace them.
Jan 2018 97248 mi US $699	Starter failed. R&R. The starter was replaced by the owner on 03/19/2014 @ 55,000 miles. The self service repair was $264.51. Paying a shop for the same repair was a big difference at $750 four years later. If you can DIY, you can save big bucks. Replace Rotors, pads, and sensors.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Dec 2014 - Jun 2018
Jun 2015 181000 mi US $1200	Both tie-rod ends worn and needed to be replaced. Drive belt and tensioner replaced. Both close to failure.
Dec 2015 189000 mi US $90	Broken trunk strut replaced. Oil filter stand gasket replaced due to leaking.
Aug 2016 200000 mi US $3800	Fixed 3 oil leaks from faulty oil sensor, timing cover, and valve cover. Oil sensor replaced. All four bolts on timing cover were broken and had to be replaced. Valve cover gasket replaced.
Jun 2017 212000 mi US $967	Replace defective rear drive shaft
Dec 2017 224805 mi US $860	Solenoid valves (2) needed to be replaced. Check engine light was glowing yellow and that was the reason for the trip to the dealer.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Nov 2015 - Dec 2015
Dec 2015 60000 mi US $1200	replaced starter

BMW 3-Series in Mississippi, United States Mar 2011 - Oct 2014
Apr 2011 46000 mi US $50	ignition coil
May 2013 74300 mi US $1000	Valve cover gasket, oil filter housing gasket, coolant flush
Dec 2013 76000 mi	Check engine light randomly comes on with rough idle. I'm assuming it is probably an intermittent ignition coil failure. Luckily you can find ignition coils now for $30 out of some place in arizona. Car is being scanned shortly.
Feb 2014 77700 mi US $35	Pulled code cylinder 2 misfire. Replaced ignition coil.
Apr 2014 77000 mi US $515	Car overheated. Pulled codes: water pump stopped. Replaced water pump and thermostat.

BMW 3-Series in Hawaii, United States Aug 2014 - Sep 2014
Sep 2014 84000 mi	Condenser and compressor broke.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jul 2013 - Nov 2014
Mar 2014 118000 mi US $650	Needed new starter motor
May 2014 120000 mi US $600	Replace both rear window regulators
Aug 2014 126000 mi	The bane of BMW... Reset the never ending Airbag/Seatbelt system warning. Has been a problem for 2 years. Passenger seat sensor/padding replaced, (check). Redo steering wheel airbag sensor (check). Reset sensor light over and over, (check)
Nov 2014 131000 mi US $800	Front Control arms Reset Airbag warning lights

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada May 2010 - Apr 2012
Apr 2012 72540 mi C $1000	Shaky idle with check engine light. Fixed by replacing injectors and spark plugs.

BMW 3-Series in Missouri, United States May 2010 - Jun 2011
Aug 2010 70000 mi US $1100	Bad ignition coil

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Dec 2013 - Nov 2014
Aug 2014 60000 mi US $240	Radio LCD pixels out.

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BMW 3-Series in Indiana, United States May 2015 - Jun 2017
Jul 2015 80200 mi US $2313	Water Pump went out and the Transmission, transmission filter and Transfer Case fluids were changed. These fluids are deemed "lifetime" by BMW.

BMW 3-Series in Ohio, United States Nov 2008 - Nov 2010
Oct 2009 48000 mi	Car was leaking transmission fluid. Connector failed. Replaced.

BMW 3-Series in Colorado, United States Mar 2010 - Mar 2013
Mar 2013 61000 mi US $400	engine oil filter housing gasket leak

BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Aug 2008 - Jul 2022
Sep 2008 14000 mi	Other than routine maintenance, they had to replace the automatic shift knob .
May 2009 19457 mi	Oil leak found, Megatronic Sleave defective, transmission pan & sleave repaired under warranty.
Aug 2011 36100 mi US $544	Steering wheel lock failure light came on, dealer inspected & only needed new battery, no problems since .
Mar 2012 40826 mi US $900	Coolant light came on, water pump needed. Over heating, needed waterpump, also changed thermostat & coolant.
May 2013 57000 mi US $523	Slight shake,upon inspection, one of the Tierods had seized and needed replacement, including and alignment.
Mar 2016 93000 mi US $130	Replaced gasket for Oil filter housing. Making a noise near the belt, replace main drive belt,belt tensioner pulley,deflection pulley. Noise is gone. Alternator died, battery would not hold a charge, Part was replaced and vehicle is working.
Jun 2016 95000 mi US $311	Car started shaking, engine light came on, ignition coil #5 defective, replaced all coils & spark plugs.
Sep 2016 96000 mi US $165	Car would not start alternator was new, battery was good. Starter was replaced & car started right up. Mechanic came to my home for repair, if not it would have been towed. Driver's side door lock would not open with remote, but it would close, replace door actuator and it now works.
Nov 2016 97500 mi US $300	Oil leak from Crankcase Vent Valve (Pressure Regulating Valve) , replaced all crankcase vent hoses & oil pressure switch. Cruise control was not working, turned out to be a fuse was defective which was replaced and is working.
Mar 2017 100000 mi US $350	Apparently the starter failed again after being replaced a few months earlier, part was under warranty and was replaced , car started right up after replacement.
Jul 2017 101000 mi US $240	Starter failed twice,replaced under warranty , 3rd starter failed to start, upon further inspection it was found that one of the wires from the CABLE ALTERNATOR-STARTER-BASE B+ was corroded, once that was cleaned off, the car started right up. Hopefully that has corrected the issues.
Mar 2018 106000 mi US $250	Valve Cover gasket was replaced due to oil leak.
Jul 2020 132000 mi	Replaced both fuels pumps due to heavy gas odor in rear seat, after repair , no more gas odors.
Mar 2021 132 mi	Drivers side door actuator was failing to open door, part replaced and working.

BMW 3-Series in Minnesota, United States Oct 2012 - Sep 2016
Jun 2013 70000 mi US $725	Transmission leaking

BMW 3-Series in Quebec, Canada May 2006 - Jun 2007
Dec 2006 34720 mi	Oxygen sensor
Mar 2007 42160 mi	Suspension bit replaced
Jun 2007 42160 mi	Sticky door handles

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Feb 2006 - Apr 2015
Oct 2006 3100 mi	check engine light on; as far as I know, the problem was related to the sensors and the programming of the CPU.
Feb 2007 5240 mi	New problem of suspension bushings requiring replacement. Old problem as well -- check engine light on. Appointment booked for April to address both problems. Old problem as well -- check engine light on.
Apr 2007 6200 mi	Replacement of rear supension bushings. In addition, all door handles were replaced because they frequently stuck open. There was also a routine oil change.
Jun 2007 7440 mi	Check engine light on. One door handle continued to stick and was successfully repaired. Sunroof would frequently not close because safety sensor was being triggered inapproprately. No repairs were attempted because problem did not occur while in shop. However, it has not happpened again since the visit.
Feb 2008 11160 mi	Work was done in January. All door handles replaced for a second time due to manufacturing defect which causes them to stick in pulled position.
Jan 2009 19220 mi	Rear left door handle replaced for third time because it was sticking in open position. Car would not start in very cold weather and sound system would not operate properly. Charging system was checked but no problem identified. Sound system problem could not be replicated in shop. Warning light incorrectly showed rear brake service required. Wiring connecting sensor to computer was replaced.
Jan 2010 26040 mi	Shift lever replaced under warranty due to cosmetic flaws on handle (chromed plastic trim peeling).
Apr 2011 32240 mi	rear brake sensor cable broken/brake warning light on dash
May 2011 32540 mi	brake sensor replaced
Dec 2014 43400 mi C $800	Starting motor failed. Battery control system failed.

BMW 3-Series in Tennessee, United States Aug 2010 - Sep 2012
Oct 2011 54000 mi	Driver door inside trim loose from previous warranty work to replace door locks. Dealer repaired free of charge.

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Oct 2010 - Jun 2018
Dec 2010 76260 mi C $180	One driving light was out - one hour repair
Jun 2013 97960 mi C $308	rear shocks. rear shock mounts in subsequent trip. the garage realized that they should have done the repair when replacing the shocks and waived the labour charge.
Oct 2013 105900 mi C $850	replaced sway bar links, lower rear position control arms, lower ball joints
Jun 2014 118420 mi C $1100	replaced transmission pan, sleeve, valve body adapter when fixing a transmission seal leak There are two small oil leaks to be looked at the next time the car is being serviced.
Mar 2017 126480 mi C $1150	replace pads and rotors wheel bearing replaced ignition coil replaced
Mar 2018 133920 mi C $150	bulbs replaced
Jun 2018 134540 mi C $300	Heater blower motor replaced

BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Dec 2016 - Jun 2018
Jan 2017 US $1000	front shaft replaced, $500 fort part, rest for labor

BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Sep 2007 - Jan 2011
Oct 2007 15000 mi	Steering wheel lock problem. They replaced entire steering column .
Oct 2008 25000 mi	Right rear window motor and regulator replaced. Replaced drivers side arm rest due to peeling of the grip.

BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Feb 2006 - Feb 2009
Mar 2008 31000 mi	Idiots broke wire shroud in engine compartment at last service. Weedwhacker sound from engine compartment.
Dec 2008 37000 mi	Whining noise from tires/engine/diff.

BMW 3-Series in Quebec, Canada Feb 2010 - Jul 2014
Apr 2011 93000 mi C $300	Electrical system failure. All speedometers gone wild, fan, radio, heating seats go ON/OFF on rainy/snowy days !
Dec 2011 108500 mi C $3500	Engine oil pan replaced Trans oil pan leaking and replaced Rear bearings and differential

BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Dec 2005 - Jan 2014
Jul 2007 34000 mi	ELECTRONIC STEERING WHEEL LOCK DEFECTIVE PER WARNING LIGHT AND EVENTUAL DIAGNOSTIC INTERROGATION COMPLETED REPAIR AFTER PARTS THAT WERE ORDERED CAME IN.
Mar 2011 96000 mi US $150	addressed check engine light (amber) perform cleaning of debris in housing per service bulletin.
Dec 2012 111000 mi US $100	battery warning light came on. took car in for diagnotic work-up. service dept. said electrical system check out ok. no further repairs recommended.

BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2016 - Sep 2016
Feb 2016 203000 mi US $450	Leaking radiator

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BMW 3-Series in British Columbia, Canada Sep 2012 - Apr 2013
Apr 2013 64480 mi C $200	Ignition coils

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Dec 2005 - Jun 2011
Feb 2007 18000 mi	Complete turn signal housing needed to be replaced due to corrosion. Installed new turn signal housing.
Oct 2008 38000 mi	Clutch replaced.
Feb 2009 43000 mi	Door handle ordered due to defective handle.
Jun 2009 48000 mi	Driver and passenger door handles defective and needed to be replaced. Defective airbag sensor replaced in passenger seat.

BMW 3-Series in Wisconsin, United States Jun 2008 - Jun 2016
Oct 2008 20000 mi	Blower motor failure.
Jan 2009 23000 mi	Warning light indicating ignition lock problem. Dealer replaced steering column and flashed software.
Oct 2009 28000 mi	Roundel on steering wheel was discoloring. This required replacement of the airbag.
Apr 2010 33000 mi	Replacement of worn trunk struts.
Jan 2011 40000 mi US $23	Headlight replacement.
Aug 2012 55700 mi US $400	Right rear seatbelt tensioner failed.
Aug 2014 77000 mi	Power door locks and fuel door stopped working. Took car to dealer, diagnosis was a blown 15 amp fuse (all door locks triggered at same time use 14.7 amps, dealer replaced fuse with a 20amp for free.
Feb 2015 84000 mi US $600	Bad thermostat.

BMW 3-Series in Washington, United States Feb 2011 - Jul 2018
Mar 2011 31000 mi	Car (with manual transmission) would not go easily into first gear occasionally. Transmission fluid was checked for debris indicating abnormal wear. Found none, so changed the fluid. Problem seems much reduced or eliminated.
Jul 2014 51200 mi US $1100	Replaced seals on transmission and differential
Jul 2018 58000 mi US $2600	Side/head airbag replaced and wiring harness to airbag replaced.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jun 2010 - May 2017
Sep 2010 81000 mi	Right rear window stuck in down position; window motor replaced
Feb 2011 87000 mi US $50	driver's side seatbelt kept getting jammed; replaced.
Mar 2011 88000 mi US $50	Water pump failed causing car to overheat; this caused a head bolt to crack. All bolts and water pump replaced
Sep 2011 96000 mi	passenger rearview mirror developed rust stains on edges of mirror; mirror had become delaminated.
Jun 2012 114000 mi US $1100	factory original batt died, $200 for batt, $150 labor oil pan gasket leak
May 2014 146000 mi US $800	shifter seal worn. replacement seal didn't fix problem. rebuilt transmission required after pressurizing transmission to factory specs caused car to pop out of R and 1st gear. Took weeks to repair because a new transmission had to be shipped from Germany.
Jul 2014 148000 mi US $1900	starter completely seized, replaced
Apr 2015 158300 mi US $1100	crank position sensor failed
Sep 2016 176000 mi US $750	belt tensioner pulley on alternator broke

BMW 3-Series in South Dakota, United States Nov 2015 - Nov 2016
Mar 2016 108000 mi US $500	Crankshaft position sensor

BMW 3-Series in New Hampshire, United States Nov 2011 - Nov 2017
Dec 2011 87000 mi US $125	Bulb socket for angel eye headlight ring went out on the passenger side. This fix requires the removal of a wheel, the wheel well and the headlight housing.
Jul 2012 98000 mi US $125	Check engine light came on.
Nov 2012 106800 mi US $200	One bad coil pack
Jan 2015 119000 mi US $400	New plugs and cylinder coil
May 2015 161300 mi US $2300	Oil pan gasket PCV hose and oil separator
Jan 2016 158300 mi US $775	Replaced drive shaft/U joint Replaced front directional socket
Mar 2017 197000 mi US $500	Broken shock in rear after hitting pothole. Replaced both rear shocks. Replaced rear shock mount
Aug 2017 203000 mi US $650	Alternator replacement Coil pack was replaced
Sep 2017 203000 mi US $475	Replaced window regulator

BMW 3-Series in British Columbia, Canada Apr 2010 - Sep 2013
Mar 2012 71920 mi C $2000	Water pump failed, lower rad hose leaking slightly, so it was replaced as well
Feb 2013 79520 mi C $300	Wiper-washer fluid filter clogged, flushed in shop. Replacement of other wear items (battery) required extra time in shop

BMW 3-Series in Michigan, United States Jul 2009 - May 2015
Jan 2010 47000 mi	Blower fan on heat/AC started making odd squealing noise. Fan was replaced by dealer under warranty at no cost to owner. Door handles replaced because they were sticking. Dealer told me this can be an issue on 06 models and they replace the sticking handles with re-designed ones.
Mar 2011 59000 mi	Hydraulic valve lifters replaced for ticking issue in TSB. Following replacement of hydraulic valve lifters earlier in the month, ticking on cold start returned intermittently. Upon return to dealer, they agreed to replace the cylinder head to address the issue.
Jun 2011 62000 mi US $1200	Multiple warning lights illuminated, radio stopped communicating with car computer. Radio was replaced - not covered under CPO warranty. Window regulator on the front passenger side replaced because it was squeaking loudly. Front sway bar bushings rotted and squeaking. Car exhibits more body roll than normal. Parts replaced and handling improved, but squeak is back within a few days. Rear end still exhibits poor handling. Will bring car back again.
Nov 2011 65000 mi US $50	CEL on. Dealer replaced VANOS solenoids. Car still squeaks/creaks when going over speed bumps or coming to a stop when braking hard. Problem seems worse when its warmer outside. Dealer says can't reproduce. Front sway bar bushings were previously replaced - didn't help.
Feb 2014 90000 mi US $1200	Valve cover gasket leaking oil. Replaced with new gasket.
Nov 2014 98000 mi	Car is making a creaking sound with load changes/chassis flex when it is cold/wet outside. Inspection completed and could not find a reason for the sound, problem persists. Strut brace determined to be causing creaking noise. Strut brace re-torqued.
Jan 2015 100000 mi US $2000	Car would turn over slow and act like it didn't want to start. Starter motor replaced. Oil pan gasket leaking. Gasket replaced. Manual transmission shift and output seal leaking. Both seals replaced. "Lifetime" fluid replaced.. Alternator belt worn. Belt replaced.

BMW 3-Series in Missouri, United States Jun 2009 - Aug 2009
Aug 2009 33000 mi	I had an issue with the stereo where one of the speakers would buzz loudly if the volume was turned up beyond a certain level. I had gone to the dealer a few times over the years and they didn't track it down.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jan 2014 - Apr 2015
Jan 2015 US $200	Replaced battery.

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Jul 2009 - Dec 2013
Jan 2012 C $300	new battery
Oct 2012 76040 mi C $1000	Driver side mirror faulty
Nov 2012 77040 mi	Bottom of both front doors rusted on the inside

BMW 3-Series in Minnesota, United States Sep 2011 - Dec 2012
Dec 2012 120000 mi US $1000	Engine gasket cover replacement

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Dec 2010 - Aug 2020
Mar 2014 84320 mi C $650	Oil filter housing base gasket.
Dec 2014 89900 mi C $500	Check Engine light while at the dealer (not before). Replaced coil.
Dec 2016 98580 mi C $1200	2 rear door controller
Jun 2017 998200 mi C $200	Rear shocks
Dec 2017 105400 mi C $5100	Water pump Oil pan
Feb 2018 108500 mi C $170	Rear rubber bushings were squeaky. Lower control arm bushings were lubricated.

BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2010 - Jan 2011
Jan 2011 46000 mi	Small rubber-like "covers" at bottom of both trunk-lid cylinders cracked and tore; clearly case of defect in materials. Replaced under warranty.

BMW 3-Series in Kansas, United States Mar 2006 - Mar 2010
Oct 2006 12500 mi	Gear not shifting properly

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Dec 2006 - Jun 2018
Jan 2007 3000 mi	The driver-side wiper flew off the car when I switched on the wipers. The dealer replaced it at no charge to me.
Aug 2007 7000 mi	Clunking noise from the rear differential when changing gear (manual transmission). Replaced driveshaft and rear differential. Must have been expensive! Seems to have been a known issue with the previous generation BMW 3-series.
Apr 2008 12000 mi	Electric steering wheel lock fails to disengage.
Oct 2008 17000 mi	Rattle in dash. It's real, but dealer couldn't replicate it.
Jun 2010 28000 mi	Rattle in dash. Clunking noise from rear axle.
Aug 2010 30000 mi	Clunking in rear axle. Delamination of both outside mirrors.
Nov 2012 44400 mi US $200	Paint flaked off roof drip rails. Repainted. Rear left window stuck down.
Jun 2013 50000 mi	Check engine light came on. Reset but came back on.
Aug 2013 51000 mi US $25	Check engine light came on again. Bought new gas cap and reset light. Light came on again.
Nov 2013 53000 mi US $250	Check engine light on. Replaced pump for pressurizing gas tank. Rear window regulator broke. Replaced.
Feb 2014 53000 mi US $328	Replaced one failed coil, and six plugs.
Jun 2015 58000 mi	Service engine soon light on. Reset.
Aug 2015 59300 mi US $250	Dead battery, won't keep charge enough.
Mar 2018 70000 mi	Front brakes Replace failed water pump Replace BMW emblems that fell off Replace broken driver's window switch

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Feb 2017 - Dec 2017
Feb 2017 112000 mi US $300	Oil pan gasket has leaked for about 10,000 miles (around 100K) and I replaced it myself. I was quoted $1500.00 for the repair at dealer so did myself. Requires lifting engine, dropping steering rack, unbolting subframe.
Apr 2017 114000 mi US $400	Airbag light came on again for passenger side. Turns out the wire under the seat was loose, causing a false error. Needed to reclip the wires, and then wrapped tape to make sure it doesn't come loose, then taped it to a part of the metal frame under the seat to secure it firmly. Had to get into the car computer and reset all the errors generated (tensioner error). Once I did this, it was fixed. Battery replaced. Went to Oreilly and bought Top of the line. Needs to be be reprogrammed to tell it about new battery. Was the original and lasted longer than any battery I've ever had: 11 years!
May 2017 114000 mi US $10	On these cars, the winshield top trim crumbles and falls apart after a few years. It makes the car look terrible. This is the third replacement since owning the car. You pull up the old trim off the top of the winshield with a screwdriver and then pop in the new one. Ordered from rockauto. Doesn't take too long if you see a youtube video on how to pop it out. Roof rack trim paint has peeled off the car. You can buy replacement trim, but because it's black and wasn't rusty, only peeling, I pulled the trim, went in the back yard, and repainted it black, and then put it back on . Good as new until it peels again.
Jul 2017 115000 mi US $200	The car has had a shake in the steering while braking for about 15,000 miles or maybe even longer. I had hoped it was the brakes, but I had changed the rotors, pads, and got it aligned. In a BMW like this, it only leaves one thing left, the control arms. So that's what this job was, upper and lower control arms (I would highly suggest one do these at the same time as the job is terrible, but as you remove one set of control arms, the other set becomes easier to get at. Bought online from RockAuto, as they are about half of the Dealer price and that's for original equipment replacements. Probably due to the age of the car, this was a very hard job to do, as all the parts are so worn it required cutting them off the car with a cutoff tool or sawzall. broke many tools trying to get them off otherwise. Took two weekends to get them all off. To get this job done at the dealer was quoted $1500.00, so that's why I did it myself for $300, including the cost of the broken tools. Had to be done, the car feels like brand new in steering now. The tie rods had seized on both sides of my car. Since I was changing the control arms this month, I knew that I would need to attack and replace the control arms since they all affect the alignment. At first I didn't think this was going to be too bad because on one side the bolt started to to loosen but then it jammed. So, just like the control arms, I had to but off the tie rods, then cut them again to recover the boots as they don't come with the new ones. This is replacing the inner and outer tie rods. I would recommend that you always do both inner and outer along with coating everything in anti-seize or they will just seize again. Always do an alignment after this, they will be very far off. Alignment was an additional $99 on top of the cost listed. Took two long days to complete. At the doorlocks on both sides of the car the clear has worn away and it peeling. I presume since it's a high touch item and it's plastic this is going to happen. I popped off the locks and cover and repainted them so it wouldn't look so bad. Purely cosmetic, but an indicator of the years. I suspect the paint on much of the trim like this will need work shortly. Trim on roof was already done as well and repainted.
Aug 2017 116000 mi US $99	It turns out on these cars the belt tensioner and one of the pulleys goes bad, which can cause the belt to slip and then tear up the car, causing a lot of damage. After reading this on a forum, I checked mine, and the belt was 1/4 inch off the pulley. I replaced the tensioner, pulley, and serpentine belt. It took about 2 hours.
Nov 2017 118000 mi US $1000	Car was taken for alignment, but this was the final straw. It would not go into alignment any longer. It's been an issue with the car from the start, always being a very close to the edge of the alignment specs. But this time it was too far. To get this, I finally went aftermarket to fix it. I bought new shocks and springs, and then bought a set of Ground Control Camber plates for the front. These expand the alignment positions, permitting an extra 3 degrees above the stock settings. using this, I was able to bring the car not only within specs, but into perfect position. The car has never ridden this smooth before. Tires have always had the inner wheel worn out way before the rest of the tire because of this problem, now this is solved.
Dec 2017 118000 mi US $100	Wipers have stopped working. I found a fuse popped for the wiper motor and replaced it. Still did not work. I also replaced the Wiper Relay. Still does not work. Possible motor to be replaced.

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Feb 2009 - Jul 2012
Apr 2009 36580 mi	faulty inlet vanos solenoid (caused CEL to come on) driveshaft hanger bearing needed replacing
May 2011 66340 mi C $50	Windshield wipers stopped. Relay switch broken. Originally claimed not under warranty, even tho windshield wiper system was. They then allowed the claim after I complained to the manager.
Oct 2011 73160 mi C $50	Driver's side mirror would extend beyond normal, until reaching fully out, flush against the A-pillar. The motor was found to be at fault, and it was replaced.
Nov 2011 73780 mi C $1200	Passenger seat bottom replaced, due to excessive heating, completely covered by BMW
Mar 2012 79980 mi C $50	water pump failed, thermostat damaged

BMW 3-Series in Georgia, United States Sep 2006 - Jul 2014
Mar 2009 30000 mi	Engine Knock on cold weather with cold engine. Replaced Head.
Jan 2012 66400 mi US $3	Door Lock fuse blown. I had to do it couple of times until I found a service announcement from BMW suggesting that the fuse should be replaced with a higher rated one.
Dec 2013 86000 mi US $800	Emission problem

BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2007 - Sep 2015
Nov 2007 25000 mi	Rattle fixed by adjusting hood stop
Sep 2010 58000 mi US $50	Steering wheel clock warning light, repair was software update
Feb 2012 71100 mi US $75	Ignition coil failure
Nov 2013 84100 mi US $80	Failed Ignition Coil

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BMW 3-Series in Washington, United States Apr 2015 - Jun 2016
Apr 2015 103000 mi US $212	Blown left rear shock, replaced with Sachs unit on both sides along with all mounting hardware. Easy job.
Dec 2015 109000 mi US $300	Valve cover gasket leaking. Self-repaired.

BMW 3-Series in Connecticut, United States May 2015 - Jun 2015
Jun 2015 109000 mi US $980	Needed a new power steering pump

BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2009 - Apr 2012
Mar 2010 52000 mi US $164	windshield wiper relay failed
Sep 2010 56000 mi	Headlight bulb.
Dec 2011 68000 mi US $1030	It needed the key module (in the dash) replaced due to intermittent failure. It also had the right front headlight washer replaced (due to leak).

BMW 3-Series in California, United States May 2008 - Sep 2008
Jun 2008 25000 mi	Driver side window actuator.

BMW 3-Series in New Brunswick, Canada Feb 2011 - Nov 2011
Mar 2011 89900 mi C $660	Replaced both VANOS solenoids
Nov 2011 92380 mi	Electric steering wheel lock warning light started showing up (in Yellow, not yet in Red)

BMW 3-Series in Indiana, United States Jun 2012 - Sep 2016
Dec 2013 100000 mi US $1100	Passenger door lock actuator replaced Both rear wheel bearings replaced

BMW 3-Series in Michigan, United States Dec 2015 - Apr 2017
Apr 2017 208000 mi US $60	slow to crank, starter fixed the issue.

BMW 3-Series in South Carolina, United States Jan 2015 - Sep 2018
Jul 2015 80500 mi	Windshield washer not working (washer pump failure).
Feb 2016 89000 mi	Now washer fluid seems to be leaking into engine??? Returning for service 2/3/16.
Mar 2016 91000 mi US $3000	Electric water pump failed during out of town trip. Replaced water pump + expansion tank (damaged by heat). Sensor does not provide warning as the pump was failing intermittently. Could have blown engine. Got lucky??? Coolant sensor flashed <1 sec.
Oct 2017 113000 mi US $1600	Front end rebuilt. [tie-rod ends] Also new tires and 4 wheel alignment. (Cost of tires not included in estimate) Oil leak

BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Aug 2011 - Jul 2012
Sep 2011 81000 mi US $2000	electric water pump failed and had to be replaced, along with thermostat and coolant

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BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Nov 2013 - Feb 2024
Dec 2013 60140 mi	Part was replaced
Aug 2014 61580 mi C $538	Routine oil change, changed cabin filter & engine filter, replaced glass only on passenger side mirror after it fell off. Simple repair ordered mirror only, I snapped the black under mount off and the new unit snapped in with a healthy click.
Sep 2014 62000 mi	Drivers door was replaced under rust warranty.
Feb 2015 63240 mi C $418	replaced original battery. battery was 1/2 charging.
Dec 2015 65720 mi C $140	Car was very loud. Replaced 3 exhaust flange bolts. One was bad the other 2 preventative.
Aug 2016 66960 mi C $1052	Replace rear crank seal, replace oil pan gasket. Oil pan gasket was o'k I had it changed just as maintenance piece of mind.
Oct 2016 67580 mi C $1312	Replaced water pump and thermostat, latter preventively.
Jan 2018 69440 mi C $1028	Mileage is correct @ 112,647 I had guesstimated previously. Battery replaced frozen due to extreme weather conditions. Replaced throttle body assembly.
Mar 2018 69440 mi C $1028	Right turn signal bulb also replaced left side as I had the extra bulb. Watched a you tube video extremely easy repair total time 20 minutes. Took a bit longer as I did some cleaning in the area.
Oct 2021 73780 mi C $1222	It took 2.5 hours, 4 new tires , oil change, and change right front signal bulb I supplied. I really don’t know the labour rate as I don’t really look total bill was $1,397.00. I trust these folks as one problem I had years ago they told me I may need 4 sensors would have been approximately 4K I said if it had to be done do it as this car has been extremely reliable. In the end it was 4 bolts that hat rusted close to sensors the 4 bolts and labour was $99.00 these folks are very honest as they could have charged me 4K + tax. I have sent many people to there garage all are extremely happy with the work done on their vehicles.
Nov 2022 78120 mi	front springs and struts, alignment, oil change and battery

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BMW 3-Series in Victoria, Australia May 2016 - Jun 2016
Jun 2016 50220 mi A $3000	turbo charger failed

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BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Dec 2005 - Mar 2010

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BMW 3-Series in Kentucky, United States Aug 2007 - Mar 2010
Nov 2008 42000 mi US $57	Rear high brake light assembly faulty.

BMW 3-Series in Maryland, United States Mar 2013 - Jun 2014
May 2014 155200 mi US $1400	ac issue

BMW 3-Series in Tennessee, United States Feb 2006 - Feb 2008
Apr 2007 18000 mi	cup holder was stuck and repaired.
Aug 2007 23000 mi	Cup holder rattle and replaced.

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BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States May 2007 - Mar 2010
Jun 2008 36000 mi	Squeaky sound from fan. Originally, dealer said not problem could not hear it. But subsequently they did hear it and it was worse when brakes were applied. Going back to shop today Driver side door panel is all peeling. Very bad. At first dealer would not replace but now they are going to replace it under warranty Push button for trunk lid broke. Ordered new part.

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BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States May 2010 - Jun 2022
Dec 2017 93000 mi US $785	Front rotors and brake pads gone at 93k. It was fixed. It was a struck “open” thermostat. All good now.

BMW 3-Series in Washington, United States Oct 2007 - Jun 2011
Dec 2007 8000 mi	Minor oil leak from oil-temp/pressure sending unit (small oil spots on garage floor where car was routinely parked).
Jul 2008 15000 mi	AC not getting cold enough, checked - found refrig very low. Leak tested, found leak but could not identify location. Replaced all AC lines (high & low pressure), core, recharged system.
Feb 2010 35000 mi	Again due to climate control not working. All hoses to/from AC Compressor replaced (AGAIN), plus entire climate control panel on dash replaced. So far seems to be working again.

BMW 3-Series in Great Britain May 2011 - Jul 2016
Mar 2015 74000 mi £200	Warning lights intermittently coming on, disabling DCS and ABS

BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2011
Feb 2010 37000 mi	Parking brake did not actuate. Car would roll when parked on inclines. Parking brake needed to be repaired, was pulling way too high. Fixed parking brake so only needed to be pulled up halfway to engage properly

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Dec 2009 - Sep 2012
Mar 2010 27900 mi	Rearview mirror would not dim completely. Blotchy. Replaced and working fine now.

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BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States May 2008 - Mar 2010
Jul 2008 12000 mi	SMG accumulator dead- replaced under warranty

BMW 3-Series in Oklahoma, United States Dec 2012 - Jul 2015
Jul 2012 27000 mi US $20	the yellow cog warning light presented itself. I replaced the salmon relay and topped off the fluid.
Oct 2012 28000 mi US $350	I had to replace the ac evaporator, drier, and expansion valve.
Jun 2014 51000 mi US $1200	received P0011 code. replaced vanos solenoid. Error persisted. inspected exhaust hub and found broken tab. replace hub with aftermarket hub. replaces all seals in vanos. replaced cam bolts while in there.

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BMW 3-Series in Washington, United States Jul 2005 - Jul 2022
Feb 2005 7 mi US $32000	Water pump failed at 2500 miles. Warrenty no problem. BUT, showed a hot transmission warning, NOT a hot engine!
Sep 2008 38000 mi	Oil change, door handles sticky. Center dash above emergency flasher switch squeaky. Inner door handle peeling. Rain gutter clip broken. Lost drain plug cover for plastic cover on bottom of car.
Oct 2008 40000 mi	Fixed center dash squeak again. Replaced inner door handle.
Jun 2009 48000 mi	My center console has started peeling just like the door panels did. Dealer will not warranty. In contact with BMW NA now. My car is 06 but May/June 05 build.
Jul 2009 49000 mi	Repaired Center Console Peeling. Car is flawless!
Sep 2010 63000 mi US $500	Sloppy worn shifter. Installed BMW short throw shifter and flushed Radiator/Tranny/Rearend
Feb 2011 69700 mi	replaced right rear window regulator.
Jun 2012 84000 mi US $70	Automatic door lock actuators would not respond Key fob remote inputs
Nov 2012 88500 mi US $70	#4 ignition coil failed. Replaced.
Dec 2013 98000 mi US $825	Head bolts broken. Front four.
Dec 2014 105000 mi US $175	Idler pulley and tensioner
Dec 2016 125000 mi US $421	Water pump. Second one. Electric. First at 4000
May 2022 187000 mi US $1300	Clutch change. Normal wear.

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BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jun 2005 - Mar 2010
Nov 2005 500 mi	Replace defective rear deck speaker.
Apr 2007 14500 mi	Engine loses power at 4000 rpm. Removed DME unit and sent to East coast to be reprogrammed. Works OK now. In shop 12 days. Dealer supplied loaner.

BMW 3-Series in Louisiana, United States Jul 2016 - Sep 2017
Sep 2016 96000 mi US $360	Car wiggled and pulled hard to the right. Replaced the lower control arms and the control arm bushings.
Feb 2017 100700 mi US $230	Cooling system refesh - Replaced expansion tank, all hoses, thermostat, water pump, and temp sensors. Replaced the cracked upper and lower intake boots. Replaced the failing fuel pump. Cleaned the MAF sensor.
Sep 2017 105000 mi US $275	Replaced front hubs and wheel bearings.

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BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Jan 2010 - Nov 2019
Jul 2012 75300 mi US $70	Windshield washer pump started leaking. Replaced pump.
Nov 2012 78400 mi US $430	Control arm bushings needed to be replaced.
Dec 2014 97000 mi US $2100	Oil gaskets replaced and cleaned oil sludge inside the engine. Replaced front wheel bearings Replaced power steering pump
Apr 2016 110300 mi US $1350	Gauge cluster failed and needed replacement. When the gauge cluster fails, the AC stops working as well.
Mar 2017 117000 mi US $1175	Transmission fluid leak. Replaced gasket. Steering rack was leaking fluid. Replaced rear brake pads.

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BMW 3-Series in Connecticut, United States Nov 2010 - Mar 2015
Oct 2011 56000 mi US $50	Car would squeal while starting, technician noticed a cracked alternater belt & replaced it.
Dec 2011 59000 mi US $50	Noticed noise similar to the cracked belt that was previously replaced. Dealer found starter stuck in engage position. $1200 part replaced for $50 under extended warranty.
Mar 2012 62000 mi US $50	Bluetooth stopped working, then CEL, then had to be towed a couple of days later. Bluetooth issue and tow because of dead battery, diagnostic $125 and battery $350. CEL was for bad thermostat, replaced under extended warranty.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jun 2014 - Jul 2018
Jul 2016 99700 mi US $1250	Replaced radiator. Replaced sensor for oil level.
Dec 2016 104000 mi US $261	After 8 years, car battery died during cold spell. Called AAA and they replaced battery for $261. Great deal compared with what dealers wanted.
Mar 2017 105200 mi US $790	Replaced front and rear wheels. Shop balanced the new tires.
Jul 2018 116000 mi US $640	Fixed broken starter

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BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2011
May 2010 41000 mi	Air Bag electronics

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BMW 3-Series in Tennessee, United States Aug 2011 - Jan 2013
Sep 2011 73000 mi	Failed Radiator hose days after purchase. Fixed free

BMW 3-Series in Iowa, United States Jan 2013 - Apr 2017
Nov 2015 87000 mi US $400	had to replace o2 sensor and repair ecu due to damaging o2 sensor wiring while replacing valve cover gasket

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BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jun 2011 - Aug 2018
Feb 2015 62300 mi US $1381	Faulty engine thermostat from check engine light. Replaced engine thermostat, radiator hoses and lower temp sensor. Also replaced water pump as preventative in the area (incl in total).
Sep 2017 75000 mi US $722	Front sway bar bracket broken, replaced. Lower engine cover bracket damaged. No evident cause, though happened about a week after I had a branch caught under the car. Shop discovered it while fixing the sway bar bracket, couldn't tell what caused it either. Replaced bracket. Glove box latch broken - couldn't open glove box.
Dec 2017 77000 mi US $766	Whining noise from engine, particularly when cold, worse around 2-3k rpm. Replaced drive belt idler pulley, tensioner pulley, a/c tensioner, and drive belts (drive belts was more preventative - showing wear, but were not causing the noise, but just a small amount extra cost).

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BMW 3-Series in California, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2011
Dec 2009 21000 mi	One key's remote function failed--need replacement--part ordered. 2nd key's lock function failed. They fixed it while I waited.
Feb 2010 22000 mi	Leaky steering fluid line.
Oct 2010 26000 mi	Replacement keys came in, so they just paired it to the car.

BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Mar 2013 - Jun 2015
May 2015 52000 mi US $1850	Replaced A/C Evaporator

BMW 3-Series in Minnesota, United States May 2012 - Apr 2017
May 2012 18000 mi US $285	Battery needed to be replaced.
Aug 2012 19000 mi US $449	Battery totally discharged. Tech checked total electrical system and found nothing wrong. Charged battery. leaking windshield washer pump and a couple of items that shop was "unable to duplicate"
Sep 2013 21000 mi US $1400	Right rear axle and pinion seal leaking. Replaced all necessary parts.

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BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2013 - Oct 2014
Mar 2013 43000 mi US $150	Windshield/headlight washer reservoir leaking. O Rings on pumps replaced. Leak persisted. Found winshield pump leaking; headlight pump OK. Replaced windshield pump.

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BMW 3-Series in Indiana, United States Nov 2010 - Oct 2011
Jan 2011 19000 mi	PS rear window was replaced. A previous repair by another dealer caused this. They adjusted the window to repair a water leak incorrectly. This resulted in damaging the window. Now however the trim below the window rattles.
Oct 2011 31000 mi US $1500

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BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Aug 2015 - Jun 2022
Sep 2015 74400 mi C $1400	Sensor issues Replace seat bolster leather Replace electrical rear view mirror. Not successful has to be replaced
Feb 2016 78740 mi C $200	Air intake boot all rotted out. need to replace lower control arm bushings
Mar 2016 80600 mi C $200	lower control arm front, rear bushing
Apr 2016 81000 mi C $250	accessory belt idler pulley bearings done, also could be alternator bearing getting both parts. need to get more parts.
May 2016 81500 mi C $67	Replace idler pulley
Aug 2016 84980 mi C $400	Replace coolant expansion tank
Sep 2016 83700 mi C $455	Profile gasket replace
Apr 2017 94860 mi C $76	replace convertible glove box lock.
Dec 2017 101060 mi	Squeaky brakes. Re greased the pads and sliders

BMW 3-Series in Minnesota, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2012
May 2010 10000 mi	Top was squeaking (#1) and passenger side seatbelt holder needed to be replaced (#2). Fixed #1 same day & Parts ordered for #2. Passenger side seatbelt holder fixed a week later.

BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Aug 2011 - Jun 2017
Oct 2011 42500 mi US $52	The center console has bad emergency flasher/central door lock module (pretty typical of this model - susceptible to spillage from adjacent cup holder). Dealer wanted $130, part only (autohaus $52).
Dec 2011 43000 mi US $330	Oil leak -- had to replace oil filter housing seal (this is top of engine location w filter in housing that leaked).
Mar 2012 46000 mi	Replace DMS sensor; car had stalled while driving and would not restart. Towed to dealer which had to order part which took 3 days and then download software and recalibrate engine. Repair successful.
May 2012 46500 mi US $53	Car has CPO and Extended Maint warranty. W/o warning,it failed to start. Key and steering column lock not in sync. Dealer said problem could return again w/o warning; unsure of cause - just a glitch! This is two complete failures w/in 60 day
Jul 2012 47300 mi	BMW failed to start again, would turn over but not catch. Dealer diagnosed repair to misalignment w/in car's computer system. Dlr installed new software for entire car's electrical system rec'd from Germany, claiming "rare repair."
Feb 2014 59600 mi US $180	replaced belts. Also having problem with coolant light being on w/o coolant being low or having a problem with overheating. Interior heater does not work, however.
Oct 2015 69500 mi US $750	Ignition coil on #3 cylinder Ignition switch and brake sensor
Mar 2016 74000 mi US $1349	guibo - steering knuckle replaced. tie rods, replaced both sides - cost $660 total for this repair.
Jun 2017 78000 mi	This year of BMW (and I understand other German cars of same period) has a history of the plastic coating on wiring failing in engine bay due to heat, causing headlamp shorts. There is a diy fix of wrapping wires In electrical tape or pay the dealer lots more to replace harness.

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BMW 3-Series in Arkansas, United States Sep 2012 - Oct 2012
Oct 2012 85000 mi US $1500	water pump, drive belt and a couple hoses.

BMW 3-Series in Indiana, United States Feb 2013 - Jun 2018
Feb 2014 60900 mi US $1000	Slight leak in radiator fitting. Replaced water pump and thermostat as preventive maintenance. Changed transmission fluid.
Jun 2018 88990 mi	Coolant leak. Could not replicate problem at shop. Car had leaked 1.5 liters on garage floor. Filled and pressure tested and no leak.

BMW 3-Series in North Carolina, United States Jul 2012 - Sep 2015
Nov 2012 92700 mi US $2000	New water pump and expansion reservoir Pulleys replaced
Feb 2014 109700 mi US $50	Wire to headlight broke
Mar 2015 124000 mi US $400	Leaking oil filter gasket

BMW 3-Series in North Carolina, United States Apr 2012 - Apr 2012
Apr 2012 99000 mi US $545	Replaced thermostat and water pump.

BMW 3-Series in Indiana, United States Aug 2016 - Jan 2019
Dec 2016 67000 mi US $500	Noticed leaking coolant, found two sensors that were leaking, replaced both sensors.
Mar 2018 74000 mi US $500	Transmission fluid leaking on exhaust causing burning oil smell. Found 2 leaking o-rings. Required replacing o-rings and wiring harness. Required dropping pan replacing gasket and additional transmission fluid.
Sep 2018 77000 mi	Burning oil smell, noted as leaking valve cover gasket. Elected not to repair at this time.

BMW 3-Series in Alabama, United States Sep 2016 - Oct 2017
Jun 2016 96000 mi US $1600	Starter was replaced.
Mar 2017 108000 mi US $145	Replaced fuel pump

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BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2016
Sep 2010 48000 mi	Convertible seal rip.
Mar 2013 65000 mi US $195	Car developed a vibration upon coasting after reaching 40 - 55 miles per hour. Parts were replaced. Valve cover gasket leaking. Oil indicator sensor was malfunctioning.
Dec 2013 71000 mi US $1800	Thermostat stuck open. Replaced thermostat. Oil pan gasket leaking. Replaced. Radiator outlet temp sensor leaking.
Mar 2014 72000 mi US $850	Rear differential seal was cracked and leaking. Replaced seal. Windshield washer pump went out. Glove compartment closure would not unlatch Roundel chipped
Jul 2014 75000 mi	Mounting bracket came loose. Bolts tightened.
Aug 2015 84700 mi US $1200	Thermostat housing was leaking. Coolant warning light indicated coolant leak. The radiator and coolant reservoir bottle were replaced.
Oct 2015 85500 mi US $200	Battery went out. Car had to be towed to dealer for replacement.

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BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Jan 2015 - Mar 2015
Feb 2015 70300 mi US $200	on 50K I replace servo motor which cost about 500USD and at 60K I replace Expansion tank because it leak

BMW 3-Series in Ohio, United States Feb 2011 - Jun 2011
Mar 2011 137000 mi US $140	had to replace sway bar end links

BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2012 - Jan 2015
Mar 2013 123000 mi US $350	Fuel pump died.
Apr 2014 137800 mi US $480	New ac hose and recharge

BMW 3-Series in South Africa Oct 2007 - Dec 2012
Apr 2008 43400 mi	There was a humming / whining noise from the steering column. The power steering pump was replaced and some of the pipes.

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BMW 3-Series in North Carolina, United States Nov 2009 - Apr 2014
Jan 2010 54000 mi US $85	Right rear electric window inoperative - window regulator broken. Replaced broken regulator with OEM regulator ordered online.
Nov 2010 62000 mi US $30	Replaced leaking windshield washer pump.
Jan 2011 62000 mi US $1000	Replaced worn front lower control arm bushings Replaced leaking fan thermo switch Replaced leaking valve cover gasket Replaced broken crankcase ventilation hose Replaced leaking oil stand gasket
Mar 2011 67000 mi US $100	Service engine soon light and rough idle. Engine code reader showed "Misfire cylinder 5". Replaced cylinder 5 ignition coil. Problem resolved. Service engine soon light. Code reader showed "Engine idle valve stuck closed." Removed, cleaned, and reinstalled engine idle valve. Problem resolved.
Jun 2011 70000 mi US $70	Right front window regulator noisy and slow. Replaced window regulator.
Jun 2012 84000 mi US $1276	Replacing faulty crankshaft sensor Replaced faulty brake light switch Replaced faulty thermostat

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BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2015 - Oct 2016
May 2016 150400 mi US $1400	Engine mounts collapsed, replaced with new mounts.
Oct 2016 159000 mi US $400	Crank Case Ventilation system replaced due to the cracked rubber causing CEL. Upper and lower air boots replaced at the same time given their age.

BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States May 2008 - Jun 2012
Oct 2008 38000 mi	Air conditioner did not cool when parked. Headlight washer hose leaked. Power steering hose leaked.
May 2010 60000 mi US $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 2010 61000 mi US $10	replaced passenger side headlight
Oct 2010 66000 mi US $780	front CV joints replaced on both sides (work completed in Stuttgart, Germany=excessive cost)
Jun 2011 73000 mi US $300	Rear, driver side spring broken--required replacement.

BMW 3-Series in Rhode Island, United States Jan 2011 - Jun 2018
Mar 2011 60000 mi	had to replace the check valve on the Secondary Air Pump
Aug 2011 69000 mi	Secondary Air Pump CEL; replaced check valve in the spring, but CEL has been intermittent since then. Update: later resolved itself.
Oct 2011 71000 mi US $250	Driver's side CV boot was torn and leaking. Local indie shop replaced the boot.
Feb 2012 78000 mi US $85	Replaced oil filter housing gasket.
Jul 2012 84000 mi US $150	Exhaust flange gasket between the manifold outlet and first muffler failed. Shop replaced both gaskets; in order to do that they also removed and replaced the four corroded bolts.
Aug 2012 85300 mi US $50	Replaced leaking valve cover gasket. Replaced passenger side power window regulator.
Apr 2013 98200 mi US $198	Replaced the CCV system to address oil loss.
May 2013 99000 mi US $200	Safety and emissions inspection revealed broken rear coil spring. Replaced both.
Feb 2014 111600 mi US $300	Passenger-side inner axle failed, causing vibration when accelerating.
Jun 2015 133000 mi US $300	Replaced blown rear shocks.
Sep 2015 141000 mi US $300	Replaced driver's side front axle - CV boot was torn and leaking.
Dec 2015 143000 mi US $225	Replaced leaking oil pan gasket. Leaking axle seal after re-installing passenger side axle. Replace motor mounts.
Feb 2016 144100 mi US $320	Replaced center support bearing.
May 2016 146100 mi US $125	Vanos seals, leaking valve cover gasket, oil filter housing gasket.
Dec 2016 152000 mi US $450	Fuel pump failure requiring a tow and replacement of the failed unit.
Feb 2017 157000 mi US $180	Replaced failing front axle.
Mar 2018 172000 mi US $150	Replaced all power steering hoses to address a leak.
Apr 2018 174000 mi US $1200	Upper radiator hose ruptured while in traffic; radiator itself also cracked. Replaced radiator, thermostat, hose, coolant.
Jun 2018 175000 mi US $95	Recharge to correct for a slow refrigerant leak.

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BMW 3-Series in Oregon, United States Oct 2008 - Jun 2022
Aug 2008 20204 mi	Right rear door seal replaced
Oct 2011 43700 mi US $70	Both front Headlight washer jets went bad.
Aug 2014 78000 mi US $1200	Replaced the CCV with the cold weather type. Installed G.A.S. DISA; Both intake boots. Spark plugs replaced
Jun 2016 100000 mi US $100	Brake hoses were cracked and fail safety inspection
Jan 2017 57500 mi US $100	L/F brake caliper started to stick
Apr 2017 110000 mi US $10	Oil Filter Housing gasket was leaking.
Sep 2017 116000 mi US $450	Replaced all 4 rotors, pads, anti-rattle springs, and guide bushing
Jun 2018 126000 mi US $250	Both Lower Control Arms and FCAB's (Control Arm Bushings) were replaced due to a clunk from the left front outer ball joint.
Mar 2021 161000 mi US $1200	Replace both Cats and upstream oxygen sensors as they were clogged. Also replaced the SAS valve for it too got clogged.
Jul 2021 165000 mi US $75	Oil Service

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BMW 3-Series in New Brunswick, Canada Nov 2010 - Mar 2014
Apr 2012 110980 mi C $4500	broken camshaft, engine replaced
Sep 2013 118420 mi C $8	licence plate bulb sockets corroded. replaced with new LED units.

BMW 3-Series in Arizona, United States Aug 2010 - Jun 2018
Apr 2010 28500 mi US $674	Replaced right front and right rear window lifts which had become inoperable.
May 2012 39770 mi US $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 2013 45700 mi US $441	Replaced the front lower control arm bushings. Replacement cost included $82.00 for realignment.
Jul 2014 50000 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 2015 56900 mi US $202	Replaced main drive belt pulleys (idler pulley and adjusting pulley). $90 labor, $99 parts + tax and misc
Jul 2016 60200 mi US $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 2017 62000 mi US $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 2017 62000 mi	Replaced driver's-side airbag through manufacturer's recall/warranty.
May 2017 63000 mi US $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 2017 64000 mi US $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 2017 62000 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.

BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Feb 2008 - Aug 2013
Dec 2008 45000 mi	Cracked oil filter housing under warranty. Oil changed under warranty. Control arm bushings replaced under warranty.
Aug 2013 174000 mi US $1000	Belt blew out prematurely because of hydraulic tensioner unit going bad.

BMW 3-Series in Georgia, United States Nov 2008 - Aug 2016
Apr 2009 70000 mi US $200	Replace sender for oil pressure sensor
Dec 2009 83000 mi US $180	Not running on all cylinders consistently
May 2010 89000 mi US $600	Replace window regulator and motor
Feb 2012 131000 mi US $1205	Power steering pump failure. Replace pump and hose
Aug 2013 151000 mi US $1072	AC Compressor seized. AC Compressor and accessory belt replaced. AC system recharged.
Sep 2013 152000 mi US $100	Replace left front wheel bearing
Sep 2014 157000 mi US $600	Replace differential bushings
Oct 2015 167000 mi US $300	Replace broken underpanel. Not aware of hitting anything. At high speeds it just started flapping.
Aug 2016 168000 mi	Hole in the side of the engine block

BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States - Jan 2007
Jan 2005 200 mi	Cylinder misfired and violent shaking. After inspection, no repair needed. Problem never occurred since.
Jan 2006 15500 mi	E-brake shoes rubbing. No repair after investigation.
Jan 2007 29500 mi	E-brake adjusted after additional rubbing. Problem fixed.

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BMW 3-Series in Georgia, United States Dec 2014 - Dec 2015
Dec 2014 137000 mi US $40	A hose from the power steering reservoir dry rotted and sprung a leak. NAPA auto parts had the replacement on the shelf.
Dec 2015 163000 mi US $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 2009 45000 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 Washington, United States Nov 2015 - Aug 2016
Nov 2015 137000 mi US $600	Needed new blower motor.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jun 2012 - Jun 2018
Aug 2012 87300 mi US $808	Fan belt and motor mounts worn and needed replacement
Apr 2013 90200 mi US $750	Pressure control valve was leaking, fixed by independent mechanic
Jul 2016 104200 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 2017 107000 mi US $156	Fuel pump failed. Bought pump and gasket on amazon, arrived prime in 2 days and installed myself watching youtube DIY video. Only tools required are 10mm wrench, flat screwdriver, and mallet. Pump is under rear seat, passenger side.
Sep 2017 107000 mi US $1105	Front end shake during braking: replaced worn control arm bushings Also replaced visibly deteriorated plastic cowling at base of windshield
Nov 2017 108439 mi US $694	Check engine light was on with lean mixture: replaced lower intake boot (was cracked and leaking) Heard rattling sound at idle while car in gear: found high pressure power steering hose mount broken, hose assembly was rattling on front sway bar; reattached it. Coolant level warning was on: replaced leaking coolant expansion tank, thermostat, brittle upper radiator hose; refilled antifreeze
May 2018 109000 mi US $1682	replaced worn fan belt set, air filter, spark plugs, replace oil pan gasket, oil housing seal, oil change. engine mount, driver side wheel well liner/

BMW 3-Series in Rhode Island, United States Jun 2015 - Mar 2016
Jul 2015 178200 mi US $2000	Catalytic converters clogged and ruined the piston rings on 3 cylinders.

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BMW 3-Series in Connecticut, United States Apr 2010 - Apr 2012
Sep 2010 70000 mi US $50	Brakes: pads, rotors, or drums, repair
Nov 2011 106400 mi US $1700	rear spring was broken.

BMW 3-Series in Ohio, United States May 2009 - Jun 2014
Aug 2009 71000 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 2009 72000 mi US $100	Passenger xenon had begun emitting very dim, pink tinged light. Bulb out indicator appeared on dashbord occasionally. Ordered 2 replacement Phillips D2S xenon bulbs. Installation was straightforward, however tight clearances made it a challenge.
Oct 2010 86100 mi US $350	Parking brake button popped out and brake couldn't be engaged. Panicked, went straight to dealer. Entire parking brake assembly needed to be replaced. $375! Later found out that this can be DIYed, and OEM part costs $75... While working on parking brake, dealer repaired door brake at no cost, likely just tightening the bolts. Finally that headache is gone!
Mar 2011 92000 mi US $560	Check engine light indicated that engine was misreporting temperature. Bad thermostat. Replaced, flushed coolant. Resolved. Discovered that lower intake boot and DISA valve had leaks, hold repair till next time. Intake boot and DISA valve had a leak. Couldn't DIY as there was insufficient access to the retaining ring screw holding on the boot. Took to shop. Repl. leaky boot and DISA. Also did oil change, installed new swaybar endlinks too.
Aug 2012 106700 mi US $270	Rear driver side coil spring was noticed by BMW dealer at last trip to be broken, and passenger side cracked. Parts acquired through Tischer BMW online, replaced by me. Used OEM jack to spread the control arm down to remove old spring.
Sep 2012 108000 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 2014 120000 mi US $900	Car ran out of fuel halfway between quarter and empty. OBC showed 40 miles remaining when car completely ran out of fuel.
Jun 2014 120000 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 2011 86000 mi US $600	Starter drive was sticking; installed new starter.
Dec 2013 102000 mi US $100	coolant leak due to small valve failure

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BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Mar 2008 - Mar 2010
Apr 2008 13000 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 2008 25000 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 2009 40000 mi	Squeaking noise when turning steering wheel to either side. Diagnosed as bad u-joint. Part replaced.

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BMW 3-Series in Western Australia, Australia Jul 2008 - Jun 2011
Dec 2008 38440 mi A $400	Replace ignition coils.
Jun 2011 42160 mi A $600	Power window regulator requiring replacement

BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Feb 2008 - Jun 2013
May 2008 36000 mi	Routine oil change and rattling noise at idle in drive.
Oct 2008 40000 mi	Passenger side power mirror inoperable. Replaced power mirror assembly.
Feb 2009 44000 mi	Leaking coolant temperature sensor.
Aug 2012 74700 mi US $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 California, United States Aug 2011 - Jan 2012
Sep 2011 69000 mi US $440	Radiator hoses cracked and leaking coolant. Mechanic replaced all rubber hoses.
Nov 2011 70000 mi US $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 2011 71000 mi US $70	Windshield washer pump motor failed and was leaking. Replaced with new pump and gasket.

BMW 3-Series in Michigan, United States Jun 2007 - Apr 2013
Jul 2008 78000 mi US $300	Belt and idler pulley.
Oct 2009 85000 mi US $360	replaced control arm bushings
Apr 2011 90000 mi US $70	valve cover gasket

BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Oct 2012 - Jan 2017
Dec 2012 100000 mi US $300	VANOS unit seals failed. This is a common problem on all E46 models. Was repaired under extended M56 SULEV warranty.
Jan 2013 US $200	Thermostat was changed due to it soft failing and not letting car run at operating temp.
Jun 2013 104000 mi	Radiator was leaking, replaced under M56 Sulev warranty. Replaced front driver wheel speed sensor.
Jan 2016 105500 mi US $100	Upper radiator hose
Jan 2017 130000 mi	02 sensors

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Nov 2010 - Apr 2016
Jan 2011 50000 mi US $20	Replaced windscreen washer fluid pump. Replaced windshield washer pump.
Jan 2013 109100 mi US $350	Cracked cooling expansion tank. Replaced tank & hoses.
Jul 2013 88000 mi US $42	Oil filter had broken off inside housing. Needed to be removed.
Apr 2014 97000 mi US $1400	Replaced lower control arm bushings. Replaced oil filter housing gasket. Replaced oil filter housing gasket.
Aug 2015 120800 mi US $90	Re-glued fabric covering A-pillar. Time / sun had caused fabric to sag.
Nov 2015 120000 mi US $20	Replaced windshield washer pump.

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Oct 2013 - Jun 2018
Jan 2015 89780 mi C $700	oil leak valve cover gasket
Feb 2015 90380 mi C $1224	windshield washer pump oil leak at filter housing
Dec 2015 95480 mi C $1500	AC Fan clutch AC Condensor AC fan with Module Radiator assembly; transmission cooler; Coolant reservoir;
Feb 2016 96580 mi C $1000	new front struts
Jan 2017 111600 mi C $767	replaced alternator and belts headlight refresh
Jan 2018 119040 mi C $450	Leaking Brake line
Jun 2018 121520 mi C $250	Small coolant leak

BMW 3-Series in South Carolina, United States Oct 2013 - Jun 2015
Jan 2014 106800 mi US $1054	parking brake shoe mount...rust caused the shoe to fall off (rusted bolts and mounting locations Replaced Control Arm Bushings in Front
Feb 2015 114000 mi US $65	Replaced rear taillight wiring harness due to false taillight out dash indicator
May 2015 114000 mi US $125	Leak in A/C system Alternator Failed, Also replaced 12V battery

BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Oct 2009 - Jun 2011
Jan 2010 US $36	worn lower control arm bushings replace valve cover gasket
Jun 2010 55000 mi US $490	Replace evaporator and dryer

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Dec 2008 - Nov 2011
Jul 2009 52080 mi C $50	Window regulator failure.
Sep 2009 58280 mi C $50	Front stabilizer link broken. Replaced successfully.
Feb 2010 65720 mi C $50	Caliper seizure.
Dec 2010 83700 mi C $50	Headlamp washer pump failed. Replaced
Mar 2011 89900 mi C $400	Front end oil-filled bushing replaced.
Apr 2011 94240 mi C $1700	Coolant expansion tank leak. Replacement of tank.

BMW 3-Series in New Brunswick, Canada Oct 2008 - Mar 2011
Nov 2008 36580 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 2010 54560 mi C $50	Caliper was sticking after braking resulting in sigificant vibration as brakes stay applied on one wheel.
Aug 2010 70680 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 2011 74400 mi C $400	Heater not working. Dealer replaced thermostat.

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BMW 3-Series in New York, United States May 2009 - Jan 2022
Aug 2010 77000 mi US $96	Leaky CV boot so dealer replaced both on the front. covered under certified used warrantee except for labor approx $96
Jun 2011 81000 mi US $500	RF caliper heating and vibrating told my wife caliper needed replacement. I wonder if it was just the pins? blinker lights were acting and blinking erratically
Apr 2013 100700 mi US $900	replaced both broken rear springs
Oct 2013 106200 mi US $1300	Replaced oil separator
Feb 2015 114900 mi US $300	new battery
Aug 2015 118300 mi US $1000	water pump impeller broke causing overflow tank leak, replaced entire assembly with new pump, tank etc
May 2017 128000 mi US $1100	during annual safety inspection mechanic discovered broken ball joint, Not needed to pass NY inspection but recommended replacement Is trusted mechanic so we replaced and had an alignment after

BMW 3-Series in Colorado, United States May 2011 - Sep 2012
Jun 2011 34000 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.

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BMW 3-Series in North Carolina, United States Dec 2007 - Apr 2013
Feb 2008 37000 mi	Speaker buzz.
Aug 2008 49000 mi	Blown tweeter on passenger door.
Jan 2009 59000 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 2009 76000 mi US $50	Drivers side window lift began operating erratically and slow. Shop replaced lift motor.
Dec 2009 83000 mi US $95	Passenger front door window lift operating erratically; motor and regulator replaced under extended warrantee.
Dec 2010 96000 mi US $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 2011 98000 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 2013 123000 mi	Never could fix speaker buzz at certain tones and volume.

BMW 3-Series in Washington, United States Feb 2011 - Oct 2013
May 2012 74500 mi US $90	Replaced lower control arm bushings

BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2012 - Jun 2018
Sep 2012 96000 mi US $150	creaking noise in front traced to the sensor arm used to level the xenon headlights. Part was about $18 and the time to fix under an hour. when fixing the headlight sensor, the mechanic also found that the exhaust bracket under the trans had rusted away. It was replaced - the time was included in the other repair and the part were about $20
Feb 2013 99500 mi US $300	leaking valve cover gasket - mechanic also found signs of mouse damage in engine compartment, replaced chewed cabin air filter
Oct 2014 110200 mi US $1200	rear calipers not working well, other parts worn. Replaced calipers, pads, rotors. Backing plates so rusty they had to be replaced. This last added a lot to the bill.
Feb 2016 132900 mi US $300	airbag warning light came on, scan showed it was driver side door bag. Trim pulled, no problem found. We declined dealer's offer to look further. Light reset. Hasn't come back on after several weeks and hundreds of miles
Jun 2016 140000 mi US $800	throttle sensor/activator began to go bad. Symptom was car sometimes would not accelerate when pedal was pushed
Apr 2017 153000 mi US $400	ball joints replace both sides front
Apr 2018 167000 mi US $950	replaced left rear wheel bearing. also pads and rotors in rear.

BMW 3-Series in Washington, United States Apr 2015 - Jun 2018
Sep 2015 101000 mi US $1200	Fuel pump failed and needed to be replaced
Dec 2015 104000 mi US $470	Interior heat was lukewarm and oil temperature was failing to reach 190F. Determined to be a thermostat stuck open which was replaced.
Jun 2016 110000 mi US $900	Control arms and a wheel baring replaced as they were getting very worn out.
Jul 2017 115888 mi US $2000	Noticed a burning smell or a funk odor. Turned out to be a dirty cabin air filter. As part of the check up the mechanic found my valve cover to be leaking oil along with an oil line. Belts and pulleys were getting old and replaced as a preventative measure.

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BMW 3-Series in Connecticut, United States Jul 2016 - Jul 2017
Jul 2017 135000 mi US $2000	ECM failure that took 24 days to diagnose

BMW 3-Series in New York, United States May 2008 - Jun 2011
Sep 2008 37000 mi	"Service Engine Soon" light reset. Cause of alert light: Emissions issue...
Oct 2008 38000 mi	"Service Engine Soon" light on again. Emissions issue fixed this time.
Apr 2011 54755 mi US $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.

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BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Jan 2011 - Apr 2012
Mar 2011 55180 mi C $125	The air pump was replaced.

BMW 3-Series in Cayman Islands Apr 2015 - Mar 2016
Oct 2015 72220 mi $1900	AC Compressor not functioning properly

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BMW 3-Series in Ohio, United States Jan 2012 - Nov 2013
Nov 2012 89300 mi US $200	Windshield washer pump leaks
Dec 2012 91000 mi	Replaced windshield washer pump.

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BMW 3-Series in Great Britain Nov 2009 - Mar 2010
Feb 2010 114000 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.

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BMW 3-Series in Districto Federal, Mexico Jun 2014 - Mar 2017
Oct 2014 58280 mi $200	Battery died and was replaced.
Dec 2016 63240 mi $1300	Engine mounts were replaced, head gasket was replaced

BMW 3-Series in Maryland, United States Jul 2015 - Mar 2018
Jul 2015 110000 mi US $100	headlight ballast and bulb was replaced.
Sep 2015 112000 mi US $100	Right ballast for headlight replaced
Jan 2016 US $140	Left and right control arm bushings, left was replaced as preventative maintenance, right side was messed up.
Feb 2016 114100 mi US $273	Left control arm w/integrated ball joint was replaced
Apr 2017 121000 mi US $110	Replaced high pressure power steering hose because it was going to start leaking from rubbing on oil pan
Sep 2017 125000 mi US $20	Speaker blew out, bought used one on eBay for $20

BMW 3-Series in Washington, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2018
Jul 2011 48000 mi US $50	seepage from gasket right side of motor. replaced horn
May 2014 59000 mi US $1000	Leak from differential due to failed pinion seal.
May 2015 64000 mi US $200	Temp sensor failed causing coolant leak
May 2017 67000 mi US $300	System was blowing warm air. No leak found. Suspected cause was intermittently sticking valve in compressor. Re-charged system and problem gone for the time being.
May 2018 68000 mi US $1700	Stability control and brake light fault. After extensive (and expensive) diagnosis they replaced the brake pressure sensors which has cleared the fault for the time being.

BMW 3-Series in Districto Federal, Mexico Jan 2010 - Oct 2012
Feb 2010 29140 mi $200	Self dimming mirror failed and had to be replaced.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Dec 2014 - Jan 2022
Dec 2015 104000 mi US $2000	SMG pump went out. Converted to Stickshift
Jul 2018 110000 mi US $300	Stock thermostat failed a while ago but had no significant impact to smog. Finally replaced it with a motorsport thermostat for better durability in Southern California heat. Also replaced EGT sensor at the same time
Oct 2018 110000 mi US $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 Florida, United States Sep 2010 - Jun 2016
Oct 2010 54000 mi US $3100	Vanos oil pump drive gear tabs broke, causing exhaust timing to be off. Replaced Vanos unit, drive gear, spark plugs, accomplished valve adjustment.
Jan 2011 57000 mi US $100	Engine coolant temperature sensor
Mar 2011 58000 mi US $480	Power steering high pressure hose replaced. Also completed oil change while there
Jul 2015 71000 mi US $1000	Rear Trailing arm bushing

BMW 3-Series in Maryland, United States Apr 2009 - Jun 2011
May 2009 34000 mi	VANOS solenoid failure. Replaced under warranty. No charge.
May 2010 44000 mi US $1650	Flywheel repair. Bolt came loose, Flywheel repair. Bolt came loose,

BMW 3-Series in Ohio, United States May 2010 - Mar 2013
Jun 2010 39000 mi US $300	Water pump, thermostat, and seals replaced due to bearing in water pump going bad. Replaced input and output seals for differential.
Jul 2010 39000 mi	Daytime running lamps stopped working along with alarm and sunroof after dealer software re-flash.

BMW 3-Series in Oregon, United States Oct 2010 - Jun 2022
Mar 2014 82000 mi US $42	Replaced the Constant pressure vavle PN# 11111318185 for it was leaking oil down the side of my block.
Mar 2017 93000 mi US $1700	Replaced the VANOS with a rebuilt one from Dr. VANOS. Also replaced the camshaft bolts.
Aug 2017 96000 mi US $750	Repaired the VANOS. I received a bad VANOS unit from Dr. VANOS, and they are working on getting me another one. I had a club member allow me to use his spare for the summer until the 1st unit that was sent to me repaired. Now I have to get it repaired again, so in the spring you will see another entry.
Sep 2017 96000 mi US $1200	Inspection-II Completed Oxygen sensors replace X4 (scheduled) All fluids Replaced(engine, trans, diff) Valves adjusted, spark plugs and coils replaced
Dec 2021 107000 mi US $450	Replaced Intake, Exhaust, and Crank position sensors.

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Sep 2007 - Sep 2011
Oct 2007 33000 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 2008 35000 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 2009 44000 mi US $75	Worn out trailing arm bushings. Symptoms were unstable during acceleration and rapid tire wear. Replaced OEM w/ urethane after market.
Sep 2009 47000 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 2010 52000 mi	Headliner came loose at rear window and was hanging down. I re-glued it.
Jun 2011 56000 mi US $50	Service Engine Light on, P0128. Replaced thermostat.
Sep 2011 56000 mi US $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 New Jersey, United States Nov 2007 - Jun 2013
May 2009 40000 mi	MAF failure. Engine would not run
Jun 2009 41000 mi US $265	Cooling fan blades broke off. Replaced fan and viscous clutch.
Oct 2010 58700 mi US $500	Gear shifter retaining ring broke. Replaced gear shifter.

BMW 3-Series in Alabama, United States Mar 2011 - Jul 2018
Sep 2012 55000 mi US $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 California, United States Jul 2011 - Jun 2016
Nov 2011 101300 mi	Service Engine Soon (MAL) Light
Feb 2012 104000 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 2012 115600 mi US $1400	Ran code reader Misfire cyl #6 Bad coil Replaced at Shop Performed inp II Major preventive maintenance while veh in shop All performed per BMW recommended guidelines
Jul 2013 119800 mi US $200	Repaired leaking oil relief valve = 103.00. Interval oil service {MOD} Installed Injen Tuned Short Ram Cold Air Intake {MOD} Dinan ST1 Program {MOD/Upgrade} Installed BS PSS10 Replaced noisy belt tensioner + new serpentine belt = 90.00
Aug 2014 127600 mi US $500	Replace valve cover gasket Engine oil service mid interval

BMW 3-Series in Washington, United States Sep 2010 - Jan 2022
Oct 2010 30000 mi	Rear view mirror developed a bubble in lens / auto dim feature quit working in same mirror
Feb 2018 37600 mi	Cooling system leak, bad o ring on lower radiator sensor. Self repair, less than $1.00 for the part.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jan 2008 - Mar 2011
Mar 2009 32000 mi	Belt pulley system. Various rattles and squeaks.
Sep 2009 37000 mi US $450	Right-front wheel bearing

BMW 3-Series in Tennessee, United States Nov 2012 - Aug 2015
Mar 2013 50000 mi US $400	Faulty drivers door actuator.
May 2014 60400 mi US $150	Thermostat needed to be replaced.

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BMW 3-Series in New Hampshire, United States Mar 2008 - Feb 2012
Jul 2008 41000 mi	Door panel Subwoofer Driver's mirror
Sep 2008 47000 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 2010 63700 mi US $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 2011 74000 mi US $80	Replaced belt tensioner and ac belt

BMW 3-Series in Georgia, United States Sep 2015 - Mar 2016
Mar 2016 156000 mi US $3000	Oil leak

BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Mar 2018 - May 2022
Jun 2018 71000 mi US $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 California, United States Oct 2015 - Oct 2015
Oct 2015 110000 mi US $300	Fixed transmission crossbar mount

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Aug 2015 - Jul 2022
Aug 2015 78000 mi US $1500	Engine thermostat Fuel filler sealing pump
Jun 2016 87000 mi US $3500	Railing for timing chain had worn, needed to be replaced. Replaced engine mounts and flex plate replaced trim on interior a and c pillers
Jan 2017 US $2100	Bumper needed to be removed and parts repaired and repainted. Quarter window gaskets needed to be replaced, other minor body touch-ups were also completed
Jun 2017 92000 mi US $1050	Replaced 2 exhaust hangers Tensioner and pully replaced, along with belts

BMW 3-Series in Colorado, United States Feb 2013 - Jun 2022
Aug 2014 66000 mi US $1200	Repair hail damage and repair prior paint repair that was defective. Insurance covered most of hail damage, owner paid for paint repair.
May 2018 121000 mi US $3000	Clutch fork pivot pin broken, replaced flywheel, clutch, pressure plate and clutch fork. Also replaced guibo and driveshaft U-joint while transmission was out.

BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Jul 2012 - Sep 2015
Aug 2012 47000 mi	dealer replaced SMG oil pump

BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Dec 2010 - Sep 2011
Mar 2011 58000 mi US $150	Couple LED lights burned out so BMW replaced whole rear light assembly. Front bushing.

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BMW 3-Series in Arizona, United States Mar 2012 - Apr 2018
Jun 2013 63000 mi US $119	AC recharge
Mar 2014 71000 mi US $120	leaky oil filter housing gasket, replaced gasket
May 2014 72100 mi US $110	AC recharge, second time in a year. Probably have a leak in the condenser.
Nov 2014 76000 mi US $150	Expansion tank float broken. Replace expansion tank, preventive replacement of water pump
Mar 2015 79000 mi US $120	Recharge AC. Has slow leak, gets recharge every April (3rd year straight)
Apr 2016 84500 mi US $649	AC belts & idler pulleys, charge AC (required annually due to slow refrigerant leak)
Nov 2016 89300 mi US $560	front control arm bushings worn, replaced with poly, aligned
Mar 2018 98800 mi US $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 2015 61000 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 2016 76500 mi US $153	Replaced front lower control arms Replaced one rear control link.
Dec 2016 83000 mi US $92	Thermostat replaced Left engine grill fell out. Owner purchased new part from dealer and installed it himself.
Mar 2020 104000 mi US $5000	Valve guides in two cylinders came loose. Engine rebuilt.
Oct 2020 108000 mi US $400	Tie-rods needed to be replaced Coolant reservoir tank cracked. Reservoir tank cracked
Feb 2021 110000 mi	Cylinder head cracked, one cylinder filled with oil

BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Mar 2012 - Apr 2013
Apr 2013 72000 mi US $200	Installed Beisan vanos rings and anti-rattle spacer bearings to resolve vanos rattle.

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BMW 3-Series in California, United States Mar 2007 - Apr 2008
Feb 2008 26000 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 2009 37820 mi C $146	Front Lower Control Arms needed replacing.
Jun 2009 42160 mi	Oil level sensor faulty
Jun 2010 55800 mi C $130	Ripped intake boot
Mar 2013 82460 mi C $200	Replaced thermostat and auxiliary drive belt
Jun 2013 84320 mi C $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 2009 26040 mi C $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 2009 29140 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 2009 29140 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 2009 29760 mi C $50	Driver seat part installed.
Aug 2011 35740 mi C $245	Windshield washer pump leaking. Replaced windshield washer pump.
Mar 2012 36580 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 2011 55000 mi US $50	Windshield wipers not working. Control module replaced. Windshield washer pump not working. Part replaced.
Oct 2017 64000 mi US $2000	Cooling hose replaced (leaking)
Jul 2018 66000 mi US $150	Repaired corrosion in outside air temp sensor wiring harness.

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BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Mar 2009 - Jun 2012
Apr 2009 50000 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 2009 63000 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 2010 85700 mi	They replaced the radio two days ago - comped me a loaner and gave me a new radio.
Dec 2011 115000 mi US $1000	battery needed replacement

BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Sep 2016 - Dec 2018
Apr 2017 85100 mi US $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 2017 92000 mi US $400	Full brake refresh. Replaced original rotors, pads and wear sensors. Bled the brake system and completed brake fluid flush.
Mar 2018 101000 mi US $23	Replaced hazard and door lock switch

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BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2011 - Jan 2014
May 2011 45000 mi US $160	Engine intake hose had a huge hole/crack - part was replaced

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BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jan 2013 - Dec 2013
Dec 2013 86000 mi US $700	oil leak

BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Feb 2011 - Aug 2012
Mar 2011 52000 mi US $80	Thermostat stuck open, replaced thermostat

BMW 3-Series in New Mexico, United States Oct 2007 - Aug 2009
Dec 2008 42000 mi	Worn control arm bushings.
Aug 2009 45000 mi US $75	Repaired a faulty level sensor discovered in a pre-purchase inspection.

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BMW 3-Series in Wisconsin, United States May 2008 - Jan 2011
Dec 2008 37000 mi	Headlight taking on water at carwash.
Aug 2009 43000 mi US $2800	Clutch, flywheel replaced. Front reinforcement plate replaced

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Nov 2007 - Aug 2012
Jun 2012 63000 mi	Replace front lower control arm bushings. Serpentine belt pulley bearings failing. Chewed up serpentine belt.

BMW 3-Series in Oregon, United States Sep 2011 - Dec 2014
Nov 2011 81000 mi US $400	Replaced windshield washer pump. Control arm bushings
Aug 2013 112700 mi US $500	rotors and brakes replaced. Also a guibo.
Dec 2014 130000 mi US $943	Blower Motor replacement

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BMW 3-Series in Great Britain Feb 2013 - Jun 2022
Feb 2014 51000 mi £110	Replaced worn out battery Checked bushes for wear
Sep 2015 57000 mi £225	Starter motor failure. Known issue with Denso units. Replaced with Bosch unit
Dec 2017 58000 mi	Factory recall to replace Driverks airbag. Part of a global recall.
May 2018 59000 mi £200	DSC pressure monitoring valve #2 went intermittent causing warning lights. Replaced and brake system bled.
Jun 2018 61329 mi £2077	Manual gearbox rebuilt after technical issue with selector pin. Full overhaul, new bearings, synchro cones and full wear check. New clutch parts fitted. Transmission replaced and now better than new.
Sep 2021 68000 mi £250	Second DSC pressure sensor failed and required replacement.
May 2022 71000 mi £490	Bottom arm bushes replaced both sides due to age related wear.

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BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Jun 2015 - Jun 2018
Nov 2017 138000 mi US $750	Starter failed

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BMW 3-Series in Tennessee, United States Feb 2012 - Apr 2017
Aug 2012 73800 mi US $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 2012 79700 mi US $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 2013 86000 mi US $300	Had roaring noise making left hand turns at highway speed. Shop diagnosed right front wheel bearing failing. Replaced.
Aug 2016 165000 mi US $30	A/C recharge
Jan 2017 165000 mi US $575	Replaced compressor.

BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Nov 2014 - Nov 2018
May 2015 91000 mi US $2000	Slight shuddering in 1st. Replaced clutch and fw. Also took care of a very tiny coolant leak. Replaced hose.
Jan 2018 111000 mi US $2000	Starter replaced Read differential was making grinding noises during slow sharp turns. Fluid replaced. All OK immediately.

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BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Oct 2007 - Mar 2010
Sep 2008 47000 mi	A problem with the softtop in the convertible.

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BMW 3-Series in California, United States Nov 2016 - Jun 2018
Mar 2017 81000 mi US $1700	new radiator, water pump, expansion tank, hoses, vanos lines.
Mar 2018 86000 mi US $625	Oil level sensor replaced

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BMW 3-Series in Arizona, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2012
Jul 2011 71000 mi US $50	Windshield washer fluid pump replaced.

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BMW 3-Series in Victoria, Australia May 2010 - Jun 2011
Jul 2010 26040 mi A $1000	Engine mounts replaced (collapsed) Suspension bushings replaced

BMW 3-Series in Ohio, United States Dec 2010 - Mar 2015
Jun 2014 84000 mi US $300	Could not turn steering column. shocks needed replacing

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BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Dec 2008 - Jun 2018
Jul 2013 65000 mi US $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.

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BMW 3-Series in California, United States Aug 2007 - Mar 2010
Sep 2007 45000 mi	Service light came on. Was told it was caused by a loose gas cap.

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Sep 2009 - Mar 2010
Oct 2009 55000 mi US $1100	control arm bushing power steering hoses and pump were replaced. Radiator hose, radiator belt and radiator fan were replaced due to some noise and leaks in radiator hose.
Dec 2009 58000 mi US $1200	steering pump fail, power steering hose has leaks. This suck because my 1997 honda accord has about 200k miles and doesn't has any of these problem.

BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Jun 2015 - Jul 2016
Jul 2016 215000 mi US $2400	Both catalytic converters clogged

BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Feb 2008 - Mar 2010
Jul 2008 78000 mi US $30	Broken sunroof

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Sep 2014 - Dec 2014
Dec 2014 79360 mi	Steering pump leaked and replaced. Very slight knock on steering wheel can be felt when idle before replacement.

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Jan 2011 - Apr 2011
Feb 2011 88000 mi US $1000	Previously took to Dealer for oil change. Belts were bad so decided to change water pump as well. Dealer did not replace thermostat. Thermostat failed 1 week after. This repair was to replace thermostat CV joint boot needed replacing, and boot on rack and pinion. Independent shop changed whole axle for half of what the dealer charged me to replace just the rubber boot.

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BMW 3-Series in Georgia, United States Nov 2010 - Nov 2011

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Feb 2011 - Mar 2018
Jun 2011 83700 mi C $3500	Starter motor failed and had to be replaced. Repairs were done by a Chrysler dealership - not our normal service shop Air Conditioning condenser leaking - replacement parts and refrigerant required to fix it Fuel pump
Sep 2011 89900 mi C $168	Brake calliper replaced on right front
Oct 2012 101760 mi C $334	Replacement of idler arm & belt
Mar 2013 108500 mi C $10	Power steering pump failed - replaced for third time - under warranty
Jun 2013 108500 mi C $1300	seized caliper on one brake was causing problem Oil seal had to be replaced to repair oil leak
May 2014 124000 mi C $300	Replace front shocks
May 2015 133300 mi C $140	Replace gear shift vinyl cover and cracked mount
Mar 2016 139500 mi C $125	Windshield washer fluid leaking
Dec 2017 147560 mi C $600	Rod was loose and dangerous - failure could cause wheels to move independently if left

BMW 3-Series in Missouri, United States Oct 2014 - Sep 2017
Feb 2015 92000 mi US $1223	Replaced valve cover and gasket for oil leak Car was slipping in first gear for the first min in the morning. Trans fluid and filter were changed

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BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Aug 2006 - Dec 2014
Jul 2006 20460 mi	Replacement of keys, defective.
Aug 2006 21080 mi	Rear linkage clunking noise. Improperly lubed joints. Warranty.
Feb 2007 26660 mi C $150	Install Homelink control in upper roof console
Apr 2007 28520 mi C $400	Replace front rotors and brake pads. Replace exhaust downpipe (defective - warranty) Replace battery (defective - warranty)
May 2007 29140 mi	Realign skid plate - vibrating against exhaust parts. Rear linkage clunking - lubed joints
Sep 2007 31620 mi	Replace defective front resonator (exhaust). Warranty repair.
Oct 2007 32240 mi	Replaced rear sway bar and linkage. Under warranty.
Nov 2007 32860 mi	Exhaust system expanding and vibrating agains heat shield. Repositioned. Warranty repair.
Mar 2008 35340 mi	Repair broken console lid. under Warranty.
Apr 2008 35960 mi C $250	Repair front control arm. 4 wheel aligment done on car.
Nov 2008 41540 mi C $520	Chrome trim arround windows needs to be replaced due to pitting and discolouration. Parts on back order. Chrome trim around windows replaced due to pitting and discolouration. Chrome trim arround windows needs to be replaced due to pitting and discolouration. Parts on back order.
Feb 2009 44640 mi C $500	Failed thermostat. Known BMW design flaw for this part(fails after 4-5 years due to moisture intrusion). Failed thermostat. Known BMW design flaw for this part(fails after 4-5 years due to moisture intrusion).
Mar 2009 44640 mi C $250	Reinstallation of rear mudflaps. The originals from the factory were not mounted properly. Reinstallation of rear mudflaps. The originals from the factory were not mounted properly.
Jun 2009 50840 mi C $300	Replacement of rear taillight assembly and bulbs. Replacement of rear taillight assembly and bulbs.
Sep 2009 54560 mi C $520	Front brakes pads and rotors replaced
Jan 2010 58280 mi C $2400	Replaced front CV boots, cracked. Cleaned and repacked inner and outer CV joints/bearings. Also performed 96km 'Service II' (belts, plugs, fluids, etc) Replaced front CV boots, cracked. Cleaned and repacked inner and outer CV joints/bearings.rnrnAlso performed 96km 'Service II' (belts, plugs, fluids, etc)
Aug 2012 85440 mi C $76	Replaced lower control arm bushings on both front wheels. Turned out to be parts set up for track, sent in error. Ordered correct parts.
Nov 2012 87820 mi C $230	Replaced worn out front lower control arm bushings, both sides of car, this time with the correct OEM parts.
Feb 2013 89580 mi C $60	Leaking gasket. Replaced valve cover gasket and valve cover bolt washers.
Mar 2013 89900 mi C $190	Replaced valve cover gasket, replaced oil housing gasket, replaced vanos oil return line, replaced tensioner pulley and idler pulley, replaced accessory belt and AC belt. Parts cost only - work performed by owner. caliper sticking, removed both front calipers, refurbised calipers, replaced front pads and rotors.
Jul 2013 91140 mi	Real axel seals weeping fluid. Replaced rear axel seals on the differential. Replaced differential fluid and plugs.
Aug 2013 91540 mi C $430	Radiator coolant expansion tank failed. Replaced coolant expansion tank, replaced coolant.
Feb 2014 94440 mi C $224	Replaced car battery.
Mar 2014 94240 mi C $650	lower control arm ball joint failure, drivers side. Replaced both front control arms and ball joints.

BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States May 2015 - Jul 2015
Jul 2015 81000 mi US $800	replaced both rear springs - broken off near bottom and resting directly on supports

BMW 3-Series in Washington, United States May 2008 - Jan 2010
Dec 2008 65000 mi	Replaced alternator pulley and the belt tensioner.
Mar 2009 68000 mi US $100	Replaced center console hazard/lock button.
May 2009 73000 mi	Replaced valve cover seal. Replaced front CV joint boots and axles.
Oct 2009 80000 mi	Checking in. Passenger side rear view mirror needs repair because it doesn't automatically adjust for curb view. There's also a weird squeal in the HVAC system.
Jan 2010 84000 mi	Check engine light came on and indicated a thermostat problem. Need to have car examined by dealer.

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BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Dec 2006 - Jun 2018
Sep 2008 46000 mi	DSC/TCS/ABS activates when not necessary.
Nov 2008 47000 mi	The ABS operating when not necessary - was resolved by replacing the tires, which were worn (it seems the BMW DSC/TCS/ABS system is picky, as the shop foreman had had the same problem with his E39).
Dec 2012 87000 mi US $210	Valve cover gasket replaced
Jun 2014 101000 mi US $260	Misfire no. 5 cylinder. Replaced coil and plug.
Jan 2015 105200 mi US $700	Oil leak - oil pan gasket replaced
Jun 2015 106000 mi US $1050	Oil leak - replace valve cover and gasket Oil leak - reseat oil filter holder
Jul 2017 114000 mi US $35	A/C weak, topped up refrigerant
May 2018 117000 mi US $300	Replace sticky thermostat

BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2012 - May 2017
Dec 2012 73000 mi US $85	Thermostat was stuck open; engine would not come up to full temperature.
Jun 2013 78000 mi US $140	AC was low on pressure. Shop recharged.
Oct 2013 80700 mi US $53	Window regulator on right rear passenger door died. Replaced with new unit. Oil leak from valve cover gasket.
Aug 2014 89100 mi US $700	Leaking coolant reservoir. Replaced radiator, water pump, hoses, coolant tank as recommended at 90k miles. Clunking at low speeds and wandering on the highway. Replaced front control arms, FCA bushings, and sway bar endlinks as recommended at this mileage.
Jun 2015 96000 mi US $800	Car overheating; shop determined low AC charge was responsible. Repair fixed non-functioning AC but did not solve overheating issue. Fixed A/C Overheating while stopped in traffic. Shop determined that auxiliary cooling fan had failed. Replaced fan, but did not resolve issue.
Jul 2015 96200 mi	Overheating caused by bad temp switch. Replaced switch.

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BMW 3-Series in Georgia, United States Jun 2010 - Sep 2015
Jul 2010 64000 mi US $50	rough idle w/ AC on; cleaned MAF, disassembled intake and cleaned dirty/stuck idle control valve, DISA valve and throttle body, checked for vacuum leaks and cracked hoses - found none; rough idle has not returned.
Nov 2010 64000 mi US $60	Airbag light (SRS) came on, error code indicated driver's wheel airbag fault, mechanic cleared error and SRS light has not returned - likely spurious sensor electrical fault
Apr 2011 66200 mi US $130	Airbag (SRS) light came on again after being cleared twice before - fault code indicated drivers steering wheel firing Stage 1 fault; replaced steering wheel switch module (slip ring) and switch module to steering wheel airbag wiring harness.
Jun 2011 67000 mi US $70	Drivers side front window regulator broke - repaired by installing new window regulator.
Apr 2015 90200 mi US $95	replaced faulty oil level sensor replaced worn front control arm bushings

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Sep 2015 - Jul 2016
Jan 2016 US $150	Oil filter housing was leaking due to degraded seal. Windshield washer pump leaking

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Dec 2008 - Mar 2010
Apr 2008 77000 mi US $160	Control arm bushings worn, replaced.
Jul 2008 77000 mi	Car would not start, fuel pump replaced. Work took place in July 2008.

BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Mar 2013 - Apr 2016
Apr 2015 90000 mi US $55	Replaced worn front control arm bushings (FCAB).

BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Feb 2014 - Oct 2015
Sep 2014 105000 mi US $800	Oil filter housing gasket failure Both passenger side window regulators failed within days of each other. These units are chronic problem areas in the e46 3-series BMW. Leaking Schrader valve on A/C system. Dye injected in system and system recharged. Leak was slight. Replacement parts ordered and will be replaced at next visit.
Jan 2015 108300 mi US $100	Rebuilt / overhauled the DISA unit located in the m54b30 engine intake plenum using a kit sold by German Auto Solutions (GAS). The DISA is a common failure item on BMW's I-6 engines in the e39 and e46 chassis.

BMW 3-Series in Maryland, United States Aug 2011 - Jun 2018
Jun 2015 105000 mi US $1300	Thermostat and water pump were replaced Alternator died and needed to be replaced. Sway bar links needed to be replaced.
Sep 2017 127000 mi US $3000	Rear passenger side wheel bearing replaced A/C was leaking from one or maybe both of the service ports. Parts replaced and recharge performed, also dye injected into system to check for future leaks. Lots of cooling components were leaking or about to fail. Replaced a bunch of components. Leak coming from power steering hose. Hose, clamp, and gasket replaced. Rear sway bar end links were completely broken, shop removed what was left of the endlinks and just removed the sway bar completely until I get suspension parts. Was notified that rear shocks totally blown as well as both rear springs both broken (apparently this is a common issue). No repair done yet, ordered parts online and will replace as DIY.
Nov 2017 128000 mi US $850	Replaced rear shocks, springs, and all associated hardware (shock mounts, bolts, reinforcement plates, bump stops, etc...)
Jun 2018 133000 mi US $2250	A/C Evaporator had to be replaced, entire dashboard had to be disassembled for replacement. Additional electrical problem persists, need to replace instrument cluster.

BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2014 - Apr 2017
Jun 2015 95000 mi US $100	Tail light warning light illuminated on dash though all lights fully operational. Wiring inspected, plugs/sockets cleaned, no new parts. Repair initially successful but problem recurred within a couple weeks.
Sep 2015 96000 mi US $700	Front passenger window regulator replaced Moonroof sunshade off tracks
Mar 2017 102000 mi US $600	Oil filter housing leak - replaced gasket. Vanos supply hose leak - replaced hose. Cleaned connections at right tail light to fix false warning light.

BMW 3-Series in Iowa, United States May 2011 - Jun 2018
Dec 2011 98000 mi US $120	1 leaky fuel injector caused poor starting. Replaced and all is well.
Mar 2013 107000 mi US $15	Replaced oil filter housing gasket due to small oil leak.
Nov 2015 131000 mi US $110	Intake cam position sensor went bad. Replaced to resolve SRC codes.
Jan 2017 126200 mi US $30	Code P0302 with engine stumble. Replaced ignition coil on cylinder 2 with cheap one from Advanced Auto. New coil fixed the problem
Jun 2018 149000 mi US $75	Final Stage Resistor/Switch failed. HVAC fan would not come on. Replaced resistor and everything back to normal.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jul 2012 - Jul 2022
Aug 2012 96200 mi US $200	Water pump gasket leaking. Replaced water pump
Jan 2016 US $700	radiator leaking. replaced radiator, water pump, and hoses.
May 2016 135000 mi US $1200	Control arm bushing replacement and shock/strut replacement

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Feb 2008 - Mar 2018
Sep 2010 100000 mi	Sub-frame welds were failing on early issue 3 series (2001-2002). TSB was sent out for all e46 style BMWs. Mine was evaluated and given clean bill of health.
Dec 2013 129000 mi US $1000	New shocks, struts, sprongs and both front and rear control arm bushings.

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Jul 2010 - Oct 2013
Apr 2011 70260 mi C $300	Check engine light illuminated, car would not idle and ran roughly. Dealer diagnosed lean lean mixture due to cracked intake boot. Replaced part.

BMW 3-Series in Washington, United States Mar 2018 - Jun 2018
May 2018 156000 mi US $400	The brake pressure sensor had failed, resulting in the ABS and DSC systems being turned off. The sensor was replaced but the new sensor was also faulty.

BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Oct 2011 - Jun 2012
Apr 2012 105800 mi US $599	replace water pump & coolant hose flush coolant system
Jun 2012 110000 mi US $773	replace AC compressor (OEM replacement purchased separately online), dryer, alt belt tensioner pulley

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States - Jan 2011
Jan 2011 62500 mi US $54	Window regulator replaced. Rear driver's side door.

BMW 3-Series in British Columbia, Canada Aug 2007 - Sep 2011
Sep 2007 29140 mi	The starter was failing. It was replaced. I had to make 2 trips b/c they did not fix the problem in the 1st trip. Second trip to have starter repaired after first trip failed.
May 2009 55180 mi C $168	Rear Left indicator/brake light stopped working. The ground connection was burned out. Had to change the connectors & wire a new ground. Known Problem from BMW.
Aug 2009 58900 mi C $500	Engine Light was on for 2974; Oxygen sensor.
Feb 2010 66960 mi C $250	Service Light ON.
Dec 2010 80600 mi C $450	Left front window motor/regulator replaced.
Sep 2011 94860 mi C $600	DISA Valve was broken. They had to install a new DISA valve.

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BMW 3-Series in Georgia, United States Mar 2012 - Apr 2018
Apr 2012 102700 mi US $2100	front control arm bushings worn was told oil filter gasket was in need of replacement car overheated on highway, coolant reservoir cracked and upper radiator hose blew
Sep 2017 170000 mi US $1100	Fuel sensors Radiator and hoses replaced
Apr 2018 174000 mi US $400	Overflow reservoir bracket and o rings at transmission cooling line were leaking. Replaced

BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Sep 2013 - Jun 2014
Dec 2013 139000 mi US $65	Valve cover gasket leaking Replaced A/C belt and mechanical tensioner
Jun 2014 140000 mi	A/C blower had intermittent squeak on low settings.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jan 2013 - Sep 2014
Oct 2013 120500 mi US $750	Oil filter housing gasket Anti roll bar end links torn
Mar 2014 126000 mi US $90	Water heater valve stuck open

BMW 3-Series in Indiana, United States Oct 2011 - Dec 2013
Nov 2011 88000 mi US $100	Replaced oil filter housing gasket (leaking). Also did an oil change. Replaced power steering reservoir (dirty filter) and clamps (leaking).
Dec 2011 89000 mi US $900	Replaced struts, shocks and springs. Shocks and struts were completely shot.
Jan 2012 110300 mi US $225	Replaced rear light wiring harness.
Apr 2012 92700 mi US $200	Swaybar links and tierods. Alignment from local shop.
Jul 2012 96500 mi US $150	Front wheel bearings were worn and needed to be replaced.

BMW 3-Series in Nevada, United States May 2010 - Sep 2013
Sep 2011 102000 mi US $4200	Passenger airbag warning illuminated. Required replacement of airbag sensor in passenger seat. Oil leak noticed from spotting on driveway. Valve cover gasket leaking and replaced.

BMW 3-Series in Washington, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2011
Apr 2010 61000 mi US $200	Vacuum tube came loose @ manifold.

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BMW 3-Series in North Carolina, United States Feb 2009 - Jun 2018
Nov 2010 79000 mi US $2	Driver's sun visor bracket. Bracket became loose over time and visor would unclip when rotating up and down.
Feb 2011 84400 mi US $40	Driver's side tail light bulb carrier. Corroded and melted ground wire contact.
Sep 2011 101000 mi US $200	driver's side and passenger's side window regulators are beginning to fail.
Oct 2011 101000 mi US $115	Auto-dimming rear view mirror repaired by independent party. Mirror lost auto-dimming function and fluid leaked completely out of the mirror. Auto-dimming rear view mirror repaired by independent party. Mirror lost auto-dimming function and fluid leaked completely out of the mirror.
Dec 2011 107000 mi	Battery needed to be replaced.
Feb 2012 112000 mi US $90	Replaced alternator/water pump tensioner and idler pulleys. Pulleys were squeaking at idle.
Aug 2012 125700 mi US $20	Hood switch sensor faulty. Alarm would go off thinking the hood had been opened.
Apr 2013 133200 mi US $600	Original shocks and struts were worn out. Replaced with OEM parts. Replacement cost includes all new hardware associated with install - bolts, nuts, washers, etc.
Jul 2013 139000 mi US $200	Replaced "shark fin" rubber antenna gasket on roof. Was cracking and deteriorated. Replaced leaky valve cover gasket. Strong odor of burnt oil when stopped at a light. Replaced aging CCV (Crank Case Ventilation / PCV) system. Replaced leaking oil filter housing gasket.
Feb 2014 146400 mi US $50	Replaced leaking VANOS oil line
Jun 2014 150000 mi US $30	Headlight lens was faded and hazed due to age. Sanded and polished lens to restore clarity.
Sep 2014 153000 mi US $75	Replaced thermostat due to failed electrical heating element. Replaced thermostat due to failed electrical heating element.
Jan 2015 147500 mi US $300	Replaced low beam xenon headlight bowls. The reflective coating on the original plastic bowls were faded, burnt and cracked. This is a known issue on E46 models with ZKW xenon HID headlights.
Feb 2015 158400 mi US $75	OEM Wahler thermostat developed a slow coolant leak where the electrical connector enters the thermostat body.
May 2015 161700 mi US $50	Front driver's turn signal corner light failed. Replaced with new turn signal assembly, including new bulb and bulb socket.
Sep 2015 166000 mi US $40	Replaced driver's side hood grille.

BMW 3-Series in Washington, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2011
Apr 2010 71000 mi US $880	Replaced idler pulleys that mechanic noted were squeaking.

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BMW 3-Series in New Hampshire, United States Mar 2017 - Jun 2018
Jul 2017 138000 mi US $15	Windshield washer pump
May 2018 145000 mi US $85	Both rear coil springs - replaced with new Bilstein

BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Jun 2017 - Nov 2020
Jun 2017 114000 mi US $1200	Leaking oil pan
Jul 2017 115000 mi US $1200	Heavy steering. Steering rack replaced
Mar 2018 120000 mi US $900	Water pump

BMW 3-Series in Minnesota, United States Sep 2009 - Sep 2011
Apr 2010 98000 mi US $100	Thumping noise occurring while turning at speeds of 25mph or greater. As time progressed the thumping occurred at slower speeds with minimal need for steering wheel movement to bring on the thumping. Front axles worn...required replacement.
Jun 2010 100000 mi US $100	Washer fluid pump malfunction (leak) Covered under extended warranty
Jun 2011 118000 mi US $100	Valve cover gasket replacement as I was losing small amount of oil over engine block. Tipped-off by burnt smell post-driving.

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BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Jul 2014 - Nov 2018
Mar 2015 187000 mi US $150	Replaced coil packs (connected to spark plugs) and pre-cat oxygen sensors.

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BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Mar 2016 - Sep 2016
Jun 2016 68820 mi C $1600	Leaking power steering rack. Replaced. Ball joints worn. Whole assembly replaced on both sides.

BMW 3-Series in Kansas, United States Apr 2013 - Sep 2015
Jun 2013 57000 mi US $230	Performance. Air filter replaced.
Dec 2013 61000 mi US $350	New thermostat. Car was not heating. Thermostat fixed the problem.
Jul 2015 68200 mi US $2100	Valve cover, brakes and major tune up

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BMW 3-Series in Colorado, United States Jul 2016 - Jun 2018
Feb 2017 141000 mi US $200	Rough idle due to a leak in the vacuum system. It turned out to be a leaky MAF upper boot and a broken vacuum line from VANO to the CCV unit. Need a smoke machine to find the leak.
Jul 2017 146000 mi US $30	Coolant leaks. Replaced upper radiator hose.
Nov 2017 150000 mi	Secondary Air pump to valve hose replaced
Jan 2018 152000 mi US $50	Window regulator
Jun 2018 158000 mi US $200	Replaced water pump tension pulley and A/C pump tension pulley.

BMW 3-Series in Louisiana, United States Feb 2010 - Oct 2011
Apr 2010 95000 mi	A/C evaporator core developed leak
Aug 2010 102600 mi US $100	Rattling at idle from valve in muffler/tailpipe Steering wheel/chassis vibration under acceleration; attempted to resolve with wheel balance but not resolved.
Nov 2010 107000 mi US $1600	Steering wheel/chassis vibration under acceleration increasingly severe; first att. fix replaced engine mounts, failed to fix; successfully fixed with replacement of front axle half-shafts.
Mar 2011 114000 mi US $350	One side of HID headlamps would not illuminate; problem was failed ballast/xenon control unit on that side. Replaced with OEM part.
Oct 2011 125000 mi	Service engine soon light illuminated on a cold morning, but no driveability symptoms. Check of code revealed too lean condition. Reset code/light and did not reappear in >500 miles of driving.

BMW 3-Series in Connecticut, United States Nov 2010 - Mar 2018
Apr 2011 90000 mi US $1900	replace all front suspension components,and full alignment.
Jul 2013 135000 mi US $600	new springs,shocks and struts plus alignment. price didnt include parts as i had planned on doing it myself. i had read that the rear springs were prone to breaking on the 330xi and one was broken.
Mar 2014 150000 mi US $230	fuel pump stopped working, replace pump & fuel filter
Jan 2016 119500 mi US $900	Repaired and repainted 6 small areas where rust bubbles had developed. he was able to get to solid metal and prime with an epoxy primer and then repaint.rnI am quite dissapointed in it rusting in just 10 years of use.
May 2016 188700 mi US $1000	replace front axles, engine mounts and transfer case bushing
Dec 2017 211000 mi US $570	replace leaking radiator
Jan 2018 212000 mi US $450	alternator failed/ then starter then alternator again starter Newly installed alternator failed. I wasn't their fault but as a Bosch dealer they have a warrantee program that covers the shops cost and we paid nothing.

BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2006 - Mar 2010
Jan 2007 20000 mi	The amp went out. This is the second time they've replaced the amp.
May 2007 22000 mi	The SES light came on, it ended up being the engine thermometer that went out. Result was a coolant change and a replacement of the part. While there, the car went in for a voluntary oil service which was not covered under maintanence.
Nov 2007 28000 mi	Transmssion delay from reverse to drive when cold started...reflashed with new software like last time...hopefully will work this time, also complimentary oil service.

BMW 3-Series in Connecticut, United States Mar 2011 - Mar 2018
Sep 2011 104000 mi US $1200	Broken rear springs, both sides, rear shocks both sides
Jan 2012 166700 mi US $675	Front lower control arms, ball joints and bushings. Sway rod ends.
Mar 2016 179000 mi US $1956	Differential failed
Nov 2016 189000 mi US $150	rusted and corroded rear brake lines
Oct 2017 201000 mi US $390	CCV components replaced due to excessive oil consumption Final Stage resistor replaced

BMW 3-Series in New Mexico, United States Dec 2011 - Mar 2015
Feb 2012 72000 mi US $800	Replaced front & rear glass. Rear defrost partially dead. Windshield pitted from highway driving plus cracked. Replaced headlight lenses due to pitting. valve cover leak, replaced gasket second time, out of warranty
Jun 2012 74000 mi US $977	replace valve cover plus oil & filters change and replace power steering hose
Jun 2013 87000 mi US $500	replace fuel pump cam sensor code
Sep 2013 88000 mi	Sub woofer amplifier failed, emitting a loud noise. unplugged it, waiting for replacement part to arrive.
Mar 2014 94000 mi US $2000	transmission leak
Jun 2014 97000 mi US $2000	repaired CV boots, replaced thermostat, replaced nav screen, reprogrammed computer
Jan 2015 76300 mi US $3000	oil pan leak, thermostat, coolant tank, power steering hose, intake hose.

BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Apr 2012 - Nov 2020
Jun 2012 66000 mi US $1100	4 wheel drive front axles worn, one boot was cracked and leaking
Nov 2014 70000 mi US $10	burning oil, quart every few thousand miles
Mar 2015 76000 mi US $300	spark plugs replaced rear drivers side shock broke after pothole. the shock itself sheared clean through, so no other damage.
Apr 2016 100000 mi	Rear tail light connector burned out - replaced under recall

BMW 3-Series in Manitoba, Canada Sep 2008 - Mar 2012
Mar 2010 18600 mi C $1300	Control system for driver's side headlamp needed to be replaced
Jul 2011 26140 mi C $600	Replaced camshaft.

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BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Nov 2011 - Dec 2011
Dec 2011 87000 mi	The rear view mirror's tint was coming off, and needed to be replaced. The front bushings would need to be replaced at some point (they made rattles when you hit bumps in the road).

BMW 3-Series in Georgia, United States Dec 2005 - Nov 2007
Oct 2005 10592 mi	Ignition Coils Replaced Warranty/Recall Annual Oil Service
Dec 2006 24120 mi	Self-Dimming Rear-View mirror replaced

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BMW 3-Series in Georgia, United States Jan 2007 - Mar 2013
May 2007 54975 mi	Wheel Speed Sensor replaced
Apr 2009 85000 mi US $54	Bulb Carrier (part)
May 2010 103000 mi US $226	Replace Air Pump Valve Right Headlamp Assembly - bought online and installed myself
Jul 2011 120074 mi US $618	Replace Expansion Tank, Thermostat Assembly, Coolant
Sep 2011 122382 mi US $110	Replace Crank Case Hose (Valve > Dipstick)
Mar 2012 127641 mi US $573	Purchased 3 Ox Sensors online - paid shop to install 2 of them that were hard to access and beyond my skill level. I installed the other one.
Jan 2013 139362 mi US $1205	Oil-leak Gasket and Washer replacements, hoses, belts; oil change.
Feb 2013 139362 mi US $195	Replaced oil filter housing gasket.

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Feb 2013 - Sep 2018
May 2013 91080 mi	Coolant Leak

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Nov 2008 - Oct 2017
Mar 2010 95000 mi US $80	Thermostat was stuck open. Replaced it.
Sep 2011 106000 mi US $110	Wheel bearing started to make some noise.
Aug 2013 118000 mi US $500	Evap pump.
Sep 2013 119000 mi US $1200	Fuel tank leak a couple weeks later. Sealed stainless steel had crack and leaked. Had to replace entire tank & enclosed fuel pump
Feb 2015 127000 mi US $150	Replace three window regulators. Two rears with broken cable guide wheels, passenger front with cable broken.
Dec 2015 133000 mi US $40	RF window regulator replaced.
Feb 2016 133900 mi US $72	Fuel Evap diagnostic module set check engine light. No drivability issue. Replaced DM-TL.
May 2017 144000 mi US $60	Replaced coolant level sensor. Replace cloudy headlight covers.

BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Mar 2011 - Aug 2015
Oct 2011 65000 mi US $1000	Valve cover gasket repair Front control arm bushing repairs
Jan 2012 65200 mi	Tail light defect repair
Jan 2015 69000 mi	Cracked intake boots Cracked/chipped windshield cowl Pulleys were making terrible squealing noise, bearings were shot Spark plugs worn out

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Dec 2009 - Sep 2012
May 2010 57520 mi C $100	Replaced front stabilizer links. Warranty paid $139 of $239 total.
Jan 2011 62620 mi C $600	Replaced both front lower control arms and left tie rod Covered under 3rd party warranty (EasyCare) We paid $100 deductible on control arms - would have been $1200 Paid $362 parts & labor for left tie rod
Feb 2012 69520 mi	Burnt smell from under hood. Can't tell if it's burnt oil/fluid or electrical. Has gone away for now but was never fixed. Happed only during cold weather so far.

BMW 3-Series in Michigan, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2011
Aug 2010 82000 mi	Control arm bushing.

BMW 3-Series in Connecticut, United States Jul 2012 - Jan 2013
Oct 2012 119000 mi US $500	Check engine light on, engine starts fine but with a little hesitation.
Jan 2013 124000 mi US $3400	Changed A/C Evaporator, fan and belts with tensioners. Labor is billed at a flat 11hrs. @$110 (on average). Wished I could have done it myself!:-(

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Feb 2011 - Sep 2011
Apr 2011 218000 mi US $1640	Check engine light was for Cracked Intake Hoses & Leak Detection Pump. Power Steering Exchange. Replace oil filter housing. Did Oil Filter change. Replaced Rear window Regulator.
May 2011 218000 mi US $3300	transmission indicator came on. transmission was slipping and went to default mode. Had to tow to shop. Shop determined that transmission had to be replaced. Replaced with a warrantied used transmission.

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Sep 2012 - May 2022
Nov 2012 73200 mi US $190	Upper belt tensioner making noise - bearing going out. Both tensioners replaced as well as serpentine belt.
Jun 2013 81000 mi US $150	Coolant expansion tank cracked and oil cooler thermostat broke during replacement. Both were replaced as well as a coolant system flush and refill.
Aug 2013 82000 mi US $22	Camshaft Position Sensor error message - intermittent failure. Found a close-out deal (regularly $120 for BMW part) and installed in 20 minutes.
Dec 2013 87000 mi	1) Coolant leak - Haven't yet identified the exact location, but looks like at the connection at the top of the radiator. 2) Oil leak - Looks like a leak at one of the sensors at the front near the coolant thermostat housing.
Feb 2014 87000 mi US $274	Valve cover gasket leak. Oil Filter Housing gasket replacement.
Feb 2015 98000 mi US $60	Check engine light came on. Determined a problem with cylinder 4. Replaced coil pack on #4 and all spark plugs.
Jun 2015 100000 mi US $235	AC stopped blowing cold air. Attempted to add myself, but couldn't get good reading on gauge and didn't fix the problem. Shop evacuated, recharged and added dye. So far, it is still blowing cold air.
Aug 2015 101000 mi	Car began running rough and occasionally would blow a cloud of white smoke from the exhaust indicating the Crank Case Vent valve was getting clogged. It got progressively worse and the Check Engine light came on. Replaced CCV and hoses. $220. Small coolant leak for quite awhile near radiator/hoses/expansion tank. Replaced radiator, expansion tank & auto trans thermostat, upper & lower hose, thermostat & housing, water pump and fan clutch. $480. Identified freon leak at both high and lower pressure valves. Leak if very slow, so will replace valves in the fall after freon leaks down and AC not needed as much.
Sep 2015 102000 mi US $60	Driver's window regulator failed. Ordered part and replaced it.
Oct 2015 102200 mi	The window failed again after 3-4 weeks and was stuck down. I suspect the new Cardone regulator's plastic cable "coupler" failed. A known point of failure and in my opinion a poor design. Redo...
Nov 2015 102600 mi US $80	The Cardone window regulator did fail, although it was in the cable take-up mechanism. I ordered a replacement from RockAuto.com, who will reimburse me when the other is returned. The new one is different and seems to be working fine.
Jun 2016 107000 mi US $75	Driver's side window regulator failure. Vendor agreed to send a different replacement brand after two Cardone regulators failed.
Apr 2017 123000 mi US $30	Known leaks in A/C recharge valves, although very slow. Requires typically one recharge per season.
May 2017 123000 mi US $125	Trying to find slow AC leak. Recharged and added dye.
Aug 2017 128000 mi	Driver's-side window regulator failed (AGAIN). I'm losing track of how many I've had to replace. It hasn't been replaced yet, but will be in the next couple of months.
Mar 2018 135000 mi US $595	The valve cover gasket began leaking (again). The same shop repaired it less than 50K miles ago. The oil had damaged the lower radiator hose, so it was also replaced. The driver's window regulator also went out (AGAIN), so they replaced it with a genuine BMW part. I can only hope it lasts. Car died and couldn't be started. Towed to shop and was told there was no fuel pressure. The fuel pump was replaced.
Oct 2021 141000 mi US $150	Coolant leak - replaced expansion tank
Apr 2022 159000 mi US $250	Yet another expansion tank. It cracked (again) and the usual place and started leaking.

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada May 2009 - Dec 2012
Jun 2009 30380 mi	Broken rear spring.
Aug 2010 47120 mi C $50	driver's door exterior window trim

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Aug 2010 - Jul 2017
Jul 2014 159300 mi US $8600	Fuel Pump Repair (requires replacement of entire fuel tank on M56 ULEV model $7100 parts $1500 labor
Apr 2016 183500 mi US $37	Coolant Temperature Sending unit leak
Jul 2017 208000 mi US $132	Airbag Fault light on, (Airbag Ignition Circuit Driver Stage 1). Required replacement of Slip Ring Assembly.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Dec 2014 - Aug 2015
Mar 2015 117000 mi US $1200	Passenger-side front window regulator again!

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Apr 2007 - Feb 2014
May 2007 49000 mi	CD Player not working, radio/cd console replaced
Apr 2009 93000 mi US $80	CD player replaced in one hour
Jul 2009 102000 mi US $2500	Left window regulator replaced Radiator coolant level sensor replaced
Oct 2009 109000 mi US $415	Remote Door Unlock by key memory inoperative. Door lock cylinder on driver side damaged at same time on 9/25; unable to unlock vehicle. Car towed to BMW of Riverside 0n 9/27. Work order authorized and part ordered 9/28. Repair completed 10/01.
Apr 2010 122000 mi US $1900	Repair of three unreliable window regulators. Front passenger, left and right rear windows.
Nov 2012 148300 mi US $647	Diagnosis of Check Engine Light. MAF sensor replaced. CE Light and trouble codes cleared.

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Apr 2015 - Dec 2016
Apr 2015 167000 mi US $350	Window regulators - replaced rear passenger side for second time in 12 months. replaced driver door regulator, replaced passenger door regulator
Jul 2015 167000 mi US $500	Rear passenger door trim fell apart after door was closed somewhat forcefully - not slammed, just harder than necessary. Door interior trim, locking mechanism, and window regulator detached. Nothing worked on door. Exterior trim on passenger door coming loose
Oct 2015 167000 mi US $200	Coolant reservoir cracked and failed. Thermostat failed. Replaced both.
Mar 2016 167000 mi US $3700	Blower motor failed. Replaced blower motor, etc.

BMW 3-Series in British Columbia, Canada Apr 2018 - Jan 2021
Nov 2018 109740 mi C $706	Brake pads worn Vanos tubes replaced

BMW 3-Series in Kansas, United States Apr 2011 - May 2015
Jun 2011 88000 mi	First issue was an oil leak. Required two trips to fix. Air conditioning repaired. Suspect they simply added R-134 to get it going. Out again, regular more skilled mechanic cannot find leak.
Sep 2011 90000 mi US $400	Leaking coolant. Replaced thermostat and o-ring on temp sensor. Replaced power steering hose.
Jun 2012 99000 mi US $86	Replaced purge control valve after car repeatedly threw codes.
Dec 2013 115000 mi US $500	Fuel pump died.
Oct 2014 122500 mi US $1385	Intake Manifold Adjuster and associated hoses replaced. Oil separator and attaching parts replaced. Also discovered failing water pump which was replaced.

BMW 3-Series in British Columbia, Canada Jun 2012 - Sep 2017
Nov 2012 65984 mi C $265	oil filter housing gasket,2 ccv hoses,valve cover gasket.
Apr 2014 84700 mi C $500	Fuel pump
Nov 2014 92380 mi C $300	Full CCV replacement.

BMW 3-Series in North Carolina, United States Nov 2009 - Sep 2010
Dec 2009 75000 mi US $167	vacuum leak cracked upper air intake elbow.

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BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Feb 2007 - Jan 2012
Apr 2008 62000 mi US $560	Control Arm Bushings Worn. Maintenance indicator 700 miles short of service interval. Oil change and 60K to be completed when indicator comes on.
Jun 2009 80000 mi	Hissing noise when A/C running. Seals replaced and system recharged.
Jan 2012 102000 mi	Slow AC leak, heater fan squeal.

BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Jan 2015 - Mar 2015
Mar 2015 182000 mi US $1200	Broken Axel. Replaced both front axels

BMW 3-Series in Ohio, United States Aug 2009 - Jan 2019
Apr 2011 56000 mi US $300	both rear springs were broke and replaced
Dec 2011 62000 mi US $120	bulb works intermittently. Update: Bulb for front headlight (daytime running light) not working it was a bulb retainer part causing the problem not the bulb. I haven't been able to fix it.
Oct 2012 72200 mi US $100	front control arm bushing tail lights, faulty ground, BMW should recall the cars for this
Dec 2012 73000 mi US $800	one inner and 2 outer tie rods 2 Stabilizer links front outer cv boots
Jul 2013 78500 mi US $400	vanos variable valve system. Replaced the valve cover gasket and spark plugs also.
Dec 2013 83000 mi US $125	caliper sticking, new caliper installed
Feb 2014 84000 mi US $400	lights, and all electrical power drained while driving until it stalled out. Waited an hour and was able to drive to be serviced. Alternator replaced. Lucky I had just installed a battery a month ago.
Oct 2014 90300 mi US $60	Caliper on passenger side. (Driver side stuck last yr.)
Mar 2015 93000 mi US $200	coolant recovery tank and tranmission sensor
Oct 2015 98000 mi	new control arms and stabilizers last ones only lasted 2 yrs.
Dec 2015 98000 mi	window regulator high beam light not working , wire was loose and corroded.
Apr 2017 106000 mi US $165	water pump , second time power steering pump filter and housing.
Nov 2018 120000 mi US $75	gasket to oil filter mount

BMW 3-Series in Quebec, Canada Oct 2012 - Aug 2015
Nov 2012 68635 mi C $975	Rear pads, discs,sensor,calipers, spins, sliders. Rear coil springs
Jan 2013 69233 mi C $299	Check coolant loss Pressure test cooling system Repl expansion tank hose
May 2013 69233 mi C $300	Evac and fill system, check for leaks, put A/C stop,leak and dye
May 2014 77005 mi C $1300	Repair A/C, water pump, coil springs,shocks, belt, stabilizer links, cabin filter,
Dec 2014 81220 mi C $701	A plastic cylinder cracked, leaking coolant. Both pieces had to be replaced.
May 2015 82320 mi	heavy white smoke coming out of the exhaustrnParts: crank vent valve kit, intake boots, valve cover gasket kit, intake manifold gasket kit, ignition coil
Aug 2015 84940 mi	trunk did not open with remote, 4 wires needed replacing. driver's side windshield wiper fluid pump failed

BMW 3-Series in New Hampshire, United States Aug 2011 - Dec 2011
Oct 2011 151300 mi US $1900	Leaking oil as indicated by oil gauge light coming on (no obvious evidence like oil in driveway.) Was diagnosed as an Oil Pan leak. Dealer replaced but it did not fix the problem as light came back on 4 weeks later. Replaced right front axle as boot had been torn for a while
Dec 2011 153000 mi	Sold car with oil loss problem not fixed.

BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2006 - Mar 2014
Sep 2007 23000 mi	Steering wheel radio controls not working.
Oct 2007 24000 mi	Repairs completed
Apr 2009 38000 mi US $350	SEL code called out bad thermostat sensor. Had thermostat, housing and sensor replaced.
Aug 2010 43000 mi US $1000	Rear springs cracked.
Oct 2011 50300 mi US $1135	Front CV axle boots failed
Apr 2012 53200 mi US $800	Lower control arm bushings
Apr 2013 57300 mi US $1200	Replaced leaking valve cover gasket. Replaced right front sway bar link. Replaced transfer case support mount

BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2016 - Mar 2016
Mar 2016 122000 mi US $350	Was trying to open rear left window and was hearing a cracking noise. Motor was replaced.

BMW 3-Series in North Carolina, United States Jun 2019 - Sep 2019
Sep 2019 173000 mi US $5000	Blown Head gasket

BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Jul 2014 - Jul 2016
Aug 2014 102700 mi US $1000	Oil leak
Dec 2014 106000 mi US $700	Replace brake rotors pads and one caliper from malfunction.
Oct 2015 115200 mi US $200	Exhaust pipe crack
Nov 2015 115900 mi US $500	Replaced faulty front caliper, and pads/rotors on front

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Nov 2008 - Dec 2013
Feb 2009 42780 mi C $1300	Oil leak from power steering pump.
Jun 2011 53940 mi C $5	Tail light assembly ground wire too weak. Wire burnt out at the connector to the harness
Jun 2013 68200 mi C $300	AC was not cooling. They said it needed recharge

BMW 3-Series in Minnesota, United States Jul 2011 - Oct 2014
Sep 2011 150000 mi US $780	Fuel pump failed while on a road trip. No dealer in vicinity so repair was done by independent shop.
Oct 2012 171800 mi US $300	Lazy thermostat causing engine to run cold in cold weather. Replaced thermostat. Replaced leaking valve gaskets.

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BMW 3-Series in Quebec, Canada Sep 2007 - May 2015
Oct 2007 22610 mi C $53	Faulty oil level sensor, Faulty steering angle sensor causing DSC and ABS lights to come on. Squeeling from engine compartment on cold start-rpelaced two tensioners and alternator belt.
May 2008 28381 mi	Replaced leaking rear left shock, Replaced discolored driver side mirror.
Jul 2008 31057 mi C $182	Air bag sensor on. positive battery terminal sensor resistance tto high. Cleaned terminals
Mar 2009 38486 mi C $1120	Air bag light on again. Replaced sensor(cable assy.) at battery terminal. Squeel when engine cold again. Replaced bothe belts, tensioner, and water pump. Also discovered coolanbt expansion tank leaking-replaced. Rusted heat shield rattli
Jun 2009 41373 mi C $56	Noise from front suspension. Replaced stabilizer pins?
Jun 2010 54375 mi C $180	No cold air from AC. Initially dealer said prssure was fine. but still no cold. Dealer topped up and OK.
May 2011 62994 mi C $995	Blown right front shock (bad roads?). Replaced both front shocks.
Jul 2012 74280 mi C $150	Thermostat stuck open. Replaced thermostat
Sep 2012 76880 mi C $150	Replaced driver door lock actuator
Mar 2013 79360 mi C $125	Replaced leaking valve cover gasket
Jul 2013 82240 mi C $350	Reprogrammed ECU to correct stuttering at 2500-3000 RPM
May 2014 89280 mi C $900	Leaking selector shaft seal. Leaking OFHG. Sway bar bushings, CABs
Jun 2014 89900 mi C $600	Battery not charging. Alternator failed.
Feb 2015 94940 mi C $500	No windshield defrost
Apr 2015 96720 mi C $800	Replaced muffler and one tire

BMW 3-Series in Tennessee, United States Nov 2005 - Mar 2010
Jan 2005 13232 mi	ignition coil failed.
Sep 2005 23465 mi	cup holder, front loose.
Oct 2006 38548 mi	Front window regulator replaced. Rear pads and rotors replaced.
Sep 2008 63167 mi US $172	Replaced rear shock mounts. Worn ones were making "thunking' sound from rear when going over bumps. Covered under BMW CPO program. I paid $50, BMW/dealer paid rest. Changed oil and oil filter. Replaced rear shock mounts.
Nov 2008 67000 mi US $55	"Service engine soon" light came on. Problem was engine oil separator. Replaced part and accompanying tubes and hoses. Problem may result due to moisture freezing in the part causing failure. Thermostat failed in the open position. Engine coolant temperature wasn't getting up to normal level. Dealer replaced thermostat with new one, drained old coolant,and added new coolant.

BMW 3-Series in Washington, United States Apr 2008 - Dec 2016
May 2008 32000 mi	Left exterior mirror would not return to memory position Squeal when started- belt and tensioner replaced.
Mar 2015 77000 mi US $60	HID Igniter
Dec 2015 84000 mi US $82	HID ballast Battery replaced. 13 years old OEM.

BMW 3-Series in Colorado, United States Jun 2017 - Dec 2017
Aug 2017 94000 mi US $350	Guibo replace
Nov 2017 99000 mi US $300	vanos oil reservoir replaced

BMW 3-Series in Maryland, United States Apr 2022 - Jul 2022
Jul 2022 206000 mi US $300	Replace driveshaft center bearing, rebuild driveshaft U-joints. Replace (weld in) rusted exhaust flange

BMW 3-Series in Bahrain Sep 2012 - Jun 2013
Feb 2013 103580 mi $800	Radiator hoses leakage and engine oil leakage I also changed my brakes front and rear

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BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States May 2011 - Mar 2015
Jun 2011 92000 mi	New brakes and rotors and CV joints. All taken care of where purchased at no cost to me.
Sep 2014 140000 mi US $500	Axle, ball joint, control arm

BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Jan 2010 - Oct 2010
Feb 2010 103000 mi US $5	alternator noisy, bad bearings, purchased rebuilt on-line, replaced myself Repaired faulty ground wires on both taillights, common problem for e46 series BMW, parts cost $4.85 online vs reports of dealers charging over $300, repair took about 45 min.

BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2013 - Mar 2015
Oct 2014 130000 mi US $80	The window would not go back up. The window regulator had to be changed

BMW 3-Series in Wisconsin, United States Mar 2017 - Oct 2020
Feb 2018 251000 mi US $40	Front camshaft potion Sensor

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BMW 3-Series in Korea, South Jul 2014 - Oct 2014
Aug 2014 122960 mi	AC compressor

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BMW 3-Series in France Mar 2012 - Aug 2013
Jan 2013	Replace steering rack

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BMW 3-Series in Victoria, Australia Feb 2014 - Apr 2016
Apr 2014 59200 mi A $55	check engine light, only reset it, seems to have fixed the problem

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BMW 3-Series in Colorado, United States Aug 2015 - Mar 2018
Apr 2017 108000 mi US $1100	Replaced power steering pump, reservoir, and all hoses. Had a minor leak in a hose and metal pieces in power steering fluid reservoir, so replaced entire power steering system.

BMW 3-Series in Colorado, United States Jun 2007 - Dec 2015
Jan 2007 26000 mi US $400	Front control arm bushing needed replacement.
Jan 2012 65000 mi US $600	I track this car so you might consider this a consumable but it happens often. Front Control Arm and Rear Trailing Arm bushings needed replacement.
Mar 2015 79000 mi US $400	The sensor developed a slow oil leak. Drove it for almost two years before getting it repaired.

BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Apr 2016 - Sep 2017
May 2017 115000 mi US $1000	Serpentine belt replaced due to wear Replace SMG O ring which was causing a leak of the fluid Sun roof shade came off its track. Rear hatch exterior open switch was failing and was replaced.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jul 2010 - Jun 2018
Sep 2015 96000 mi US $900	Leaking coolant. Replaced lower radiator hose and outlet coolant temp sensor. Engine oil leaking from oil pressure release valve under exhaust manifold on the engine block. Replaced constant pressure valve.
Jul 2016 100300 mi US $1100	Auto-dimming rear view mirror was leaking. Had it replaced.

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Apr 2010 - Oct 2021
Nov 2011 73000 mi US $30	Relay for driver's window died. Relay replaced.
Jan 2012 85600 mi US $60	Clunk through steering wheel on braking. Diagnosed as excessively worn rear lower control arm bushing on passenger side. Ordered online and replaced.
Feb 2012 78000 mi US $300	AC blowing hot. Added dye to AC system. Diagnosed as AC Evap coil leak. Purchased new part online. Replaced and recharged system.
Jun 2012 86000 mi US $400	Water pump impeller failed. Replaced water pump. Replaced thermostat housing seals. Replaced water pump gasket.
Sep 2012 86000 mi US $65	CEL came on during morning drive into work. Engine was difficult to keep revs in low RPM range. Pulled engine codes. Codes specified misfire in cyl 3. Replaced coil for cyl 3. Test drove car, checked codes.
Apr 2014 104000 mi US $800	Rear Main Seal leaking. Remove and replace.
Aug 2015 125000 mi US $1400	Rear differential leaking from all seals. Complete refurbishment from dealer.
Feb 2020 138 mi US $1500	Replace VANOS timing gear. Known issue with failure.

BMW 3-Series in Ohio, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2011
Jun 2011 79000 mi US $550	The alternator stopped re-charging the battery, replaced it.

BMW 3-Series in Alberta, Canada Dec 2006 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018 63240 mi	Replacement of various hoses and seals. Replace pads and rotors.

BMW 3-Series in Hawaii, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2018
Apr 2010 31000 mi US $35	O-ring went back around temperature sensor, replaced sensor.
Sep 2016 58000 mi US $479	Service port leak Clutch pedal bushing
Apr 2017 61000 mi US $500	Rear trailing arm bushings (RTAB) were shot. Replaced with new and limiters.
Oct 2017 63000 mi US $500	Worn diff cover bushing. Required cover replacement. OEM bushings not available separately.
Nov 2017 63400 mi US $450	Clockspring. Did not correct non-functioning cruise and radio controls at steering wheel.
Jun 2018 65000 mi US $25	apparent slow leak. evacuated, recharged.

BMW 3-Series in Kansas, United States Sep 2010 - Jun 2018
Nov 2011 91000 mi US $900	Front control arm bushing failed and ball joints had play so entire l & r control arms replaced.
Oct 2013 105300 mi US $1600	Clutch progressively would not disengage. Initially replaced hydraulics myself with no improvement. Shop found lining separated from disk and replaced disk, pressure plate, & throw-out bearing.
Jan 2015 109000 mi US $150	Oil leak due to Constant Pressure Valve o'ring. Replaced valve and o'ring and leak is fixed.
Jun 2015 121000 mi US $50	Replaced lower steering shaft coupler to eliminate excessive play in steering.
Nov 2015 123900 mi US $375	Idler bearing failed. Replaced both tensioners and idler as well as the both drive belts.
Feb 2016 125900 mi US $20	Stuck bypass valve causing drivability issues. Also replaced fuel cap. Valve cleaned for now - will replace if repeats. (Wasn't sure it was the problem but it was).
May 2016 127100 mi US $115	Previous drivablility problem returned. Replaced purge valve with new OEM part (previously had only cleaned it). Throttle position sensor failed causing ECL light and limp mode. Shutdown/restart and occurred again. Read codes, replaced part, OK since.
Jun 2017 135000 mi US $200	Driveshaft center support bearing failed and was replaced. Also replaced worn guibo. Also replaced muffler supports.
Jan 2018 142000 mi US $180	Ignition coil failed. Replaced all coils since appeared to be original.
Apr 2018 144300 mi US $485	Center support bearing failed again and was replaced.

BMW 3-Series in British Columbia, Canada Aug 2016 - Aug 2016
Aug 2016 187240 mi C $65	Interior vent fan stopped working when final stage resistor failed. Final stage resistor replaced with a used replacement

BMW 3-Series in Idaho, United States Mar 2009 - Jan 2013
May 2009 14000 mi US $100	Sagging door seals due to defective adhesive. BMW has issued a service bulletin about this Electrochromatic (auto dimming) rear view mirror failed. This has been a common problem with the M3. I sent defective mirror to maker and they replaced it with OEM mirror for $100 with shipping.

BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Apr 2012 - May 2012
May 2012 90000 mi US $250	Door actuator crapped out and needed to be replaced.

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Jun 2015 - Jun 2018
May 2016 33720 mi C $220	Fuel pump

BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Apr 2012 - Jul 2015
Apr 2012 50000 mi US $230	RTABs were replaced.

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BMW 3-Series in California, United States Apr 2011 - Jan 2013
Jan 2012 50700 mi US $150	Fixed a broken tab on the moonroof slider
Apr 2012 49000 mi US $250	Replaced the high pressure power steering hose.

BMW 3-Series in Colorado, United States Aug 2012 - Dec 2015
Apr 2015 74300 mi US $30	check engine light pointing to coolant problem. filled with coolant and will wait to see if it's a thermostat or water pump issue later.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States May 2012 - Jun 2022
Aug 2013 64000 mi US $70	Salmon relay went out. SMG kept shifting into neutral. Finally drove it to shop and part was replaced.
Oct 2014 76300 mi US $140	Interior auto-dimming rear view mirror developed bubble inside it. Sent in to radar-mirror.com for repair.
Jan 2015 78300 mi US $3200	SMG issue. Heard grinding sounds on downshifts, car felt like it was slipping and unable to catch 1st gear, car would overheat in traffic and shift into neutral. SMG pump replaced.
May 2015 80000 mi US $280	Noticed an oil leak. Constant Pressure Valve (aka Oil Relief Valve) needed to be replaced.
Mar 2017 90000 mi US $400	Valve cover gasket, fan belt
Jun 2017 90000 mi	Water pump
Mar 2022 112000 mi US $468	Intermittent power draw from transistor

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jul 2011 - Apr 2023
Oct 2012 192800 mi US $1600	Waterpump failing- replaced pump and thermostat Check engine light- diagnosed as failing fuel pump. Replaced fuel pump & filter.
Jan 2014 201700 mi US $300	Oil leaks- tighten bolt, replace crush washer, replace crankcase ventilation valve
Jul 2014 230200 mi US $125	Clutch slave cylinder failed, replaced with new clutch, flex disk, motor & transmission mounts, rear main engine seal, SMG reservoir hose. Rear subframe mount points cracked, required welding and reinforcement. All rubber parts in rear suspension, diff mounts & shocks also replaced as maintenance items. Replaced cooling fan clutch
Nov 2015 260000 mi US $3500	Oil pump chain tensioner bad, rod bearings replaced (bad), VANOS rebuild (noisy) and new cam bolts
Mar 2016 263000 mi US $300	Pre-cat oxygen sensor failure bank 2- replaced both.
May 2016 267000 mi US $260	Front brakes worn, right front caliper sticking. Replaced rotors/pads, cleaned caliper.
Sep 2016 276000 mi US $800	Variable Valve timing (VANOS) electrical problem- replaced solenoid unit
Mar 2017 287000 mi US $550	3 ignition coils failed- replaced all 6
Dec 2017 305000 mi US $250	Alternator became intermittent, replaced with rebuilt unit
Jan 2018 306000 mi US $50	MAF sensor failed, replaced with new one
Mar 2018 312000 mi US $750	Single fuel injector became intermittent. Replaced all 6 due to age.

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Apr 2010 - Sep 2018
Mar 2018 90000 mi US $600	Ignition coil failure on one cylinder. Replaced all 6.
Aug 2018 92000 mi US $410	Cracked expansion tank

BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Jul 2012 - Jul 2013
Jul 2013 99000 mi US $1645	rear control arm bushings were worn. 4 hours shop labor, only $60 for the part at dealer. Nobody but the dealer would have found this. New rear tires wore out in 5,000 miles. Car handles like new now.

BMW 3-Series in Colorado, United States Aug 2015 - May 2018
Feb 2017 89000 mi US $4	Noise from rear end. Changed rear differential oil, which appears to have alleviated the issue.
Oct 2017 92000 mi US $40	hydraulic pump for SMG transmission failed, car wouldn't shift to start (must be in neutral). problem turned out to be an electrical relay and a blown fuse.
Nov 2017 93000 mi US $480	f&^%ing clip holding a valve cover arm not touched by me during the preceding maintenance randomly came off inside the valve cover and circulated around the cams like a fork in a blender that's turned on, necessitating a g*d&^n tow and big repair bill. so mad. car universe unhappy with me for some reason.

BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Oct 2010 - Apr 2012
Sep 2011 81000 mi US $2000	Front right wheel hub assembly replaced. Fuel sender unit replaced. Oil service.

BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Jun 2012 - Oct 2014
Jul 2012 128000 mi US $70	Replaced driver's side headlight bulb
Oct 2012 135000 mi US $60	Throttle Position Sensor replaced. Took less than a minute to replace.
Feb 2013 138000 mi US $42	Bad coil #6
Mar 2014 155000 mi US $140	Idler pulley broke and left me stranded. I replaced both belts and thermostat while I was at it.
Jun 2014 159000 mi US $70	Throttle Position Sensor
Sep 2014 164000 mi US $420	High pressure power steering hose failure. $230 OE replacement + fluid.

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States May 2011 - Jun 2018
Aug 2011 39800 mi US $1600	The Vanos on this S54 engine had broken hub tabs and the Vanos Solenoid went bad as well. At just 44,000 miles this is ridiculous. Weak design by BMW engineers.
Feb 2012 45000 mi US $1400	Issue with the Double VANOS. Bolts on the exhaust side came loose and the VANOS pistons seized. Has to replace the entire VANOS unit costing $1400 dollars at Dr. Vanos in Austin, TX.
Jul 2013 46200 mi US $400	Needed a new tensioner pulley and belts as the A/C was acting weird.

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BMW 3-Series in California, United States May 2007 - Jan 2011
May 2008 44000 mi	Received letter from BMWNA stating Telematics Control Unit (TCU) was possibly faulty. Took to dealer to check function. Also had oil change service performed (under free maintenance). Piece of rubber trim (window seal ?) from driver's side door fell off

BMW 3-Series in Michigan, United States Jun 2008 - Aug 2015
Jul 2008 54000 mi	Hesitation at 2700 rpm. completely gone after software update.
Sep 2009 60000 mi US $200	Front lower control arm bushings failed and replaced.
Oct 2010 66300 mi US $10	Broken bracket for volume control inside radio. Owner repair.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Aug 2013 - Dec 2016
Jun 2013 78000 mi US $40	Replaced secondary rubber air intake hose due to crack and not able to pass CA smog.
Oct 2015 87000 mi US $150	Replaced passenger door lock actuator. Solved the inability to unlock passenger door via console button or remote key. Now another problem - inability to lock passenger door via console & remote key.
Dec 2016 88000 mi	Last reported that after replacing the passenger door lock actuator, I still could not lock/unlock via the console button (remote works though). Problem was left as was when I sold the car.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jun 2016 - Jul 2021
Oct 2016 151000 mi US $500	Replace left rear wheel bearing to eliminate rumbling noise.

BMW 3-Series in Washington, United States Jul 2017 - Jun 2018
Nov 2017 106000 mi US $600	Replaced leaking oil filter housing gasket
May 2018 110000 mi US $800	Fuel pump died, leaving the car unable to start.

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BMW 3-Series in North Carolina, United States Mar 2010 - Sep 2011
Oct 2010 65000 mi US $51	Check engine light came on. Scan said O2 sensor bank two sensor 1 was at fault also lean fuel. Turned out to be a hole in intake bellows throttle body to plastic coupling.

BMW 3-Series in North Carolina, United States Jun 2014 - Jul 2014
Jun 2014 121000 mi US $300	Temperature sensor needed replacing.

BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States May 2010 - Jun 2018
Jan 2013 56500 mi US $313	replaced leaking valve cover gasket
Feb 2014 50000 mi US $300	replaced oil filter housing gasket
Mar 2014 50000 mi	replaced thermostat and housing
Jul 2017 59000 mi US $700	Leaking water pump seal

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States - Sep 2006
Sep 2006 9000 mi	Door Lining needed replacement under warranty. Both driver and passenger required this replacement.

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BMW 3-Series in Alabama, United States Jul 2014 - May 2016
Sep 2014 98000 mi US $735	main light burned out
Sep 2015 102000 mi US $1500	Control arms

BMW 3-Series in Ohio, United States Mar 2015 - Feb 2022
Apr 2016 152000 mi US $60	Fuel tank breather valve replace. Check engine code generated
Aug 2016 156000 mi US $100	Vibration when decelerating. Found bad center support bearing on drive shaft. Also broken bolt holding driveshaft together. Replaced a worn shifter bushing while it was apart. Car still shifted fine just sloppy.
May 2017 159000 mi US $400	Found plastic water pipe under the intake leaking. Removed intake and replaced, also replaced a few items as preventative measure; rubber hoses, vacuum lines, crankcase vent valve. Price is parts only. Work performed by me.

BMW 3-Series in North Dakota, United States Jan 2009 - Nov 2011
May 2009 38000 mi	idling problem – required re-programming of ECU, a known problem
Nov 2010 58900 mi US $100	The rear hat shelf was vibrating when driving over bumps or with subwoofer operation.
Nov 2011 73000 mi US $13	The ratchet closure for the fuel filler door failed. I purchased a new part for $13 from a dealer and installed it myself. Took less than 5 minutes.

BMW 3-Series in Maine, United States Jan 2009 - Dec 2013
Jun 2009 54000 mi US $145	Radio failed and caused multiple systems in the car to stop working (A/C, turn signals, sunroof)- after some troubleshooting, the radio was found to be the source of the problem.
Oct 2010 67000 mi US $270	Two problems, the radio buttons only allow one entry. CCV (oil separator) failed causing stuttering acceleration. Also found lower intake boot torn. Front control arm bushings wore out, replaced them with new ones.
Aug 2012 95300 mi US $125	Both front brake calipers were sticking which caused rotors to warp. Rebuilt calipers with new seals and had rotors turned.
Jul 2013 108000 mi US $2	Car misfired due to dirty air mass sensor. Removed and cleaned. Replaced. Ops check good.

BMW 3-Series in Great Britain Dec 2015 - Apr 2018
May 2016 153400 mi	Car had a metallic rattling noise from the trunk area which was getting worse. Ended up stripping the inside of the trunk and found the nut at the top of the suspension support loose. Tightened it up and the rattle is now gone.
Sep 2016 157000 mi £40	Car was pulling to one side when initially applying or releasing the brake, though slowed in a straight line once brakes fully applied. Replaced the front suspension wishbone bush on the passenger side
Oct 2016 158000 mi £200	Vacuum leak from the DISA valve O-ring. Engine management light came on and rough idling. Found by spraying carb cleaner on various parts of the intake. DISA valve also broken internally, so replaced with new part from BM dealer Loss of coolant and coolant level light came on. Losing coolant from the bottom of the expansion tank. Replaced expansion tank and upper and lower radiator hose. On closer inspection, appeared that expansion tank had broken apart inside
Nov 2016 158500 mi £100	Noticed that right rear of the car was lower than usual and other side. Replaced rear suspension coils, which are known to fail. No clear failure of spring, but new springs resolved the height difference
Feb 2017 160000 mi £130	Parking brake was slipping. Needed to replace the brake shoes and also the backing plate, which was worn and no longer holding the shoes properly. Note it's easier to cut off the old plates and weld on the new ones, rather than removing hub
Jul 2017 162000 mi	Airbag recall for both the front drivers and passenger airbags, as part of the wider Takata scandal. Performed by the BMW main dealer at no cost.
Sep 2017 164000 mi £80	Rear bush for the suspension wishbone was damaged. Car was starting to wander a bit on the motorway at higher speeds. Rear bushes were replaced and the problem is resolved - much more stable and better tracking on the motorway, and better feel through the steering. Rust bubbling through the paint on the bottom front edge of a rear wheel arch where a weld seam had split on the inside edge. Scraped off some of the lifting paint, Kurust to neutralise the rust, painted with metal primer and paint, and then protected with two coats of Waxoyl underbody seal.
Nov 2017 165000 mi £130	Rear brake lines were corroded, primarily in the bits inside the wheel arch. The garage was able to clean up and Waxoyl one pipe which wasn't too far gone, but the other needed replacing. The workshop manual recommends dropping the fuel tank, but they were able to route the new brake line without removing anything. I then had the brake fluid replaced at the same time, as it was almost due it anyway.
Jan 2018 165000 mi £282	Car wouldn't start. Tried to jump start, tried the second key and checked the fuses without any success. Replaced the battery, but didn't fix the problem. Found that car would run if I gave it a bump start (ie pushing it up to speed and then bringing the clutch up when the car was in gear). Therefore determined that it was most likely to be the start motor. Took it to the garage an they confirmed the diagnosis and replaced it with a new one (I think it was actually a refurbished one).
Mar 2018 167 mi £100	Rear shocks were found to be significantly degraded - offered no resistance or push back for much of the shocks travel. Replaced the shocks, and also found that the bump stocks had dry rotted and that a number of the washers were rusted and or damaged, so were replaced. Also replaced the shock mounts as a precaution, although the original ones appeared to be fine. Rear trailing arm bushes on rear suspension had been noted as being worn at previous MOT. Driver also noted some movement in the rear, particularly under hard cornering. Upon removal, old bushes were found to have the rubber intact and in okay condition, but the metal casing had corroded to powder. New bushes were installed using a special bushing tool specifically designed for the car.
Apr 2018 167000 mi £150	Car developed a significant exhaust leak. Turned out to be rusted out flanges between the downpipe and centre section, as the flanges are cast iron (the rest of the system is stainless steel), so are notorious for rusting through. Managed to find a specialist exhaust shop which was able to weld in new flanges, otherwise the only other option would have been a whole new exhaust system, which would have been £1,000+

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BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Nov 2007 - Dec 2011
Dec 2007 49000 mi	Service Engine soon light, diagnosed as faulty Mass Air Flow sensor. To be replaced when part comes in.
Jan 2008 50000 mi	Replaced Mass Air Flow sensor under original factory warranty.
Mar 2008 53000 mi	Engine misfire. Called dealer immediately and set up appt. Towed to dealer. Dealer could not replicate the problem. No charge.
Aug 2008 62000 mi US $50	Rear seat fold-down latch replaced. 60000 mile maintenance also done at this time. Also investigated issues with engine software, not resolved because of 5 day lead time to send ecm to BMW.
May 2009 78000 mi US $700	Replaced front control arms, control arm bushings, sway bar links, and tie rods.

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BMW 3-Series in North Carolina, United States Mar 2016 - Jun 2022
Mar 2022 118176 mi US $600	Replaced DMTL pump, tank vent valve, exhaust cam sensor

BMW 3-Series in Tennessee, United States Nov 2007 - Aug 2010
Mar 2008 26000 mi	Had some "loose trim" replaced - front grille, trunk handle trim, and door seals.
Sep 2009 33000 mi US $125	Replaced rearview mirror, leaked auto-dimming material
Feb 2010 36000 mi US $300	Replace valve cover gaskets. Very minor.
Jun 2010 37000 mi US $75	Side mirror motors malfunctioning. Replaced drivers' side control unit (controls both sides).

BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2013 - Aug 2015
Mar 2013 103000 mi US $500	SRS Airbag control module failed. Had to have it replaced.
Aug 2015 124000 mi US $73	Radiator fluid leak. Transmission cooling hose became detached.

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BMW 3-Series in Alabama, United States May 2007 - Jun 2011
Dec 2007 50000 mi	BMW logo on front of car was chipping and losing paint. Dealer said it happens all the time (all models). Dealer shipped a new one to the house (didnt have any in stock) so I could replace it. No charge.
Mar 2009 69000 mi	Dealer said front sway arm bushings were starting to detererat and recomended replacement. Cost was about $400. Decided not to do its at that time due to no noticable driving diffrence and scheduling conflicts.
Aug 2009 72000 mi US $300	Replaced Control Arm Bushings which had deterioated. Replaced lower left rear window trim peice as rubber gasket was cracking.
Dec 2009 74000 mi US $200	Valve Cover Gasket was leaking oil onto exhust headers causing burning oil smell. Valve Cover Gasket replaced. Additional maintenance performed included Vanos seals replacement, Serpentine and AC belts replaced.

BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Feb 2010 - Oct 2017
Nov 2012 99100 mi US $300	Thermostat was failing. Replaced
Oct 2015 127300 mi US $200	Fan/clutch was sounding bad so the service guy advised it be replaced.
May 2017 143000 mi US $2800	o2 sensor, both maf boots. front pads and rotors front end alignment and 2 new tires engine mounts.

BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Jan 2011 - Mar 2011
Mar 2011 84000 mi US $1000	Car would not start. I had the car towed to a BMW specialist independent facility where they replaced the starter and replaced the coolant system thermostat housing.

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2011
Dec 2010 43000 mi US $75	Oil burning smell from car, worse after longer trip. Found oil leaking from valve cover gasket onto exhaust system. Replaced valve cover gasket. Gasket is made of rubber and was hard and brittle at 43k miles! Engine has never been hot. Engine oil leak at oil filter housing base. Replaced o-ring type gasket to repair. O-ring was brittle and hard at 43k miles! Engine has never been overheated. Bearing noise from alternator area of engine. Replaced both idler pulleys in area for very rough inner bearings. Replaced with new pulleys but noise is still there. Will post when car is repaired. Engine service light on with code p2237. Engine has miss at highway speeds under load only. Runs fine at slower speeds and also when wide open. Trying to get appt at bmw dealer. Dealer not so much fun! Interior trim at sides of rear window material is coming loose. Headliner type material. Major labor cost to remove panels and replace material. Will post when repairs are done. 43k miles. No more Beamers for me!!

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BMW 3-Series in Michigan, United States Jan 2011 - Jan 2015
Sep 2013 146000 mi	car wouldn't start - replaced battery

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BMW 3-Series in California, United States Mar 2011 - May 2014
Mar 2013 77000 mi	Driver side turn light burned out. This is the first time a turn light has burned out so soon. The mechanic pulled the bulb out and put it back in and then the turn light was working again. Seems like the problem is corrosion.
Jun 2013 79000 mi US $1500	Brought my 325Ci into dealership for Inspection I. Mechanic found problem with hardy disc which had to be replaced.
Nov 2013 83400 mi US $1700	I had to replace the front and rear shock absorbers on my car. The damage was due to road construction by the city.

BMW 3-Series in Connecticut, United States Sep 2014 - Feb 2016
Jan 2015 59000 mi US $60	Control arm bushings were causing a vibration through the steering wheel when braking from highway speeds.

BMW 3-Series in Tennessee, United States Nov 2012 - Aug 2015
Oct 2013 177200 mi US $150	Pain in the butt it's hard to get to I would suggest taking it to a shop to do the starter
Dec 2013 178000 mi US $150	Fuel pump quit super easy install and inexpensive parts on pelican parts.com
Mar 2014 178000 mi US $250	I replace the lower control arms subframe bushings among other bushings
Mar 2015 180000 mi US $150	Fuel filter, lower intake boot and cabin filter

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BMW 3-Series in New York, United States May 2014 - Sep 2016
Sep 2016 82000 mi	Differential began to whine, over 80mph.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Sep 2011 - Sep 2012
Aug 2012 56900 mi US $600	Alternator died. Replaced with OEM part at non-dealer mechanic.

BMW 3-Series in New Mexico, United States Jan 2009 - Dec 2010
Jul 2009 53000 mi US $500	New e-box fan. New bolt that attaches trunk to hinge. New glovebox latch. Tightened swaybar bolt.
Sep 2009 53000 mi US $275	Glove box is jammed; cannot open. Dealer replaced latch but problem still not fixed.

BMW 3-Series in New York, United States May 2004 - Apr 2016
Sep 2004	Convertible top rattles. Window would not go up.
Feb 2005	Tire pressure monitor continually on. In addition, radio does not display all pixels.
Mar 2005	Convertible rattling. Radio does not display all pixels. Radio replaced
Apr 2005 US $85	Repair stone chip in windshield.
Mar 2006	Trunk stopers replaced
May 2006	Convertible top not working - top drive unit repaired and replaced Gas guage not reading - fuel level sensor replaced.
Oct 2006 45005 mi US $388	Right ront inner roof liner bracket adjusted.
May 2008 55974 mi US $1514	Rear bumper reattached. replace drive belts, alternator tensioner
May 2009 60981 mi US $417	New battery
Nov 2009 66030 mi US $3247	New clutch
Jul 2011 77200 mi US $550	Part of the rubber seal around the convertible top is loose. Told it would cost $1400 to repair. Decided to live with it.
Oct 2012 81000 mi US $825	Replaced BST cable
Nov 2012 81200 mi US $1398	Shift Handle Support Rod Snapped Loose Window Convertible Seal Detached Pinion seal leaking
Apr 2013 82000 mi US $277	Battery replace and check

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BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Oct 2009 - May 2012
Mar 2010 40000 mi US $50	LCD gear display for SMG gear was missing number segments, unable to distinguish some gears - gauge cluster was replaced.

BMW 3-Series in Washington, United States Jan 2011 - Jun 2018
Jun 2011 53000 mi US $800	ball joint replacement (required new control arm), power steering leak,
Jun 2017 139000 mi US $3500	O2 Sensors failed, resulting in low power output ('limp mode' for engine). Replaced all O2 sensors. Also performed preventative maintence, replacing cooling system, water pump, and radiator.

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BMW 3-Series in California, United States Dec 2016 - Dec 2017
Dec 2017 120000 mi US $1100	Radiator replaced

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BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2013 - Apr 2014
Apr 2014 129000 mi US $1075	New control arms needed (both).

BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2010 - Jul 2022
Mar 2013 64000 mi US $25	Tear in a rubber intake hose. Replaced hose.
Dec 2013 74000 mi US $170	Replaced both front control arm bushings.
Jan 2014 74300 mi US $260	Replaced both front wheel bearings, dust caps & seals.
Oct 2015 94300 mi US $30	Oil filter house gasket leak.
Jan 2016 96300 mi US $225	Failure of 2 spark plug coil packs.
Jul 2016 99300 mi US $75	Replaced worn out front control arm bushings.
Dec 2016 105000 mi US $1200	Replaced worn out tie rods.
May 2017 114000 mi US $400	Replace leaking Schrader valves in air conditioning system. Recharge system.
Oct 2017 115000 mi US $3000	Replace both rear axles due to corrosion causing faults with traction control system.
Dec 2017 119000 mi US $400	Replaced front struts and top hats.
Apr 2018 120000 mi US $75	Replaced leaking valve cover gasket. Replaced torn intake pipe/boot.
Jun 2018 121000 mi US $200	Replace leaking power steering hoses.

BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Feb 2009 - May 2009
Mar 2009 54000 mi US $250	Replaced valve cover gaskets.

BMW 3-Series in Georgia, United States Jun 2012 - Nov 2014
Aug 2013 47100 mi US $600	Oil leak
Dec 2013 50000 mi US $1200	Oil leak

BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States May 2007 - Mar 2010
Sep 2007 25000 mi	Inside rear view mirror no longer dimmed at night. Emergency flasher switch, and central locking switch failed.
Nov 2009 29000 mi US $950	Bad pressure switches in anti-lock brake system caused yellow brake warning lamp on instrument panel.

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BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2012 - Feb 2013
Jun 2012 76000 mi US $925	Fuel pump failure. Even though this is a very easy DIY to replace, the car is my daily driver, so I had it towed to a shop. They gouged me over $1000 to fix a $250 DIY job.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jun 2013 - Jul 2013
Jul 2013 71000 mi	Gasket valve cover replacement Thermostat replaced

BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Aug 2007 - Dec 2011
Nov 2007 14000 mi	check gas cap light on. gas cap replaced.

BMW 3-Series in North Carolina, United States Jun 2008 - Nov 2010
Dec 2008 53000 mi US $50	Gasket on oil filter housing leaking.
Mar 2010 59000 mi US $102	Replacement of faulty DISA Valve also referred to as Adjuster unit, for the intake manifold. Fault occurred exactly one month after end of factory warranty. Dealer paid for part. I paid for labor

BMW 3-Series in Maryland, United States Jun 2017 - Jul 2018
Nov 2017 95000 mi US $375	Starter would engage, motor wouldn't start. Started replaced.

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BMW 3-Series in Indiana, United States Apr 2009 - Jun 2017
Jun 2009 41500 mi	window rattle fixed, adjusted window travel and tightened power window track/mechanism, covered under CPO warranty
Apr 2015 55300 mi US $100	Valve cover gasket had small oil leak, remived & replaced valve cover gasket
Aug 2015 57000 mi US $825	The plastic power steering pump pulley broke and shredded the serpentine belt, rendering the vehicle inoperable (no cooling, power steering, or electricity from the alternator with no serpentine belt), $100

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BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Sep 2013 - Sep 2014
Sep 2014 119000 mi US $1900	Front stabilizer bar repleaced

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Feb 2009 - Oct 2012
Dec 2010 124000 mi US $1400	Check engine light, rough running intermittent. First trip replaced valve cover gasket, outside air temp sensor, plugs, gaskets. Reset light. After initial repairs, light came on after 2 days. Catalytic converter was indicated, and was replaced. Repair successful.
Apr 2011 126000 mi	Catalytic converter died, resulting in check engine light. No pass smog check.

BMW 3-Series in Maryland, United States Dec 2014 - Jan 2016
Sep 2015 133000 mi US $450	Oil pressure light flickers at low rpm and hit engine.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Mar 2009 - Jul 2009
May 2009 28000 mi US $500	Automatic transmission needed to be reprogramed (per factory TSB) so that slippage would be eliminated when engine/transmisssion was cold.

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Nov 2017 - Jul 2018
Feb 2018 112000 mi US $30	Wiring insulation in headlight assembly had deteriorated causing a short. Lights failed to come on causing a dash panel caution light to illuminate
Mar 2018 112000 mi US $300	Door latch failed causing door open light to illuminate on dash. Resultant dome light flickering and inability to lock doors due to door open signal to control module
Jul 2018 112000 mi US $150	Airbag Recall

BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Apr 2016 - Apr 2017
May 2016 152700 mi US $1000	AC COmpressor out right at the start of summer. Cost $1000 Expansion Tank crack - leaking fluid - cost $500.00. 2nd time in 4 years had to replace expansion tank lower radiator hose leaking fluid

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BMW 3-Series in Tennessee, United States May 2008 - May 2012
Jan 2010 US $300	Replaced thermostat.
Dec 2010 62000 mi US $525	Oil level sensor went bad and was successfully replaced. Leaking valve cover gasket successfully replaced.

BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Feb 2013 - Jun 2022
Apr 2017 102000 mi US $170	Headlight washer nozzle leaking
Apr 2022 134000 mi US $100	replaced tie rod end

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BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States May 2008 - Mar 2010
Jun 2009 30000 mi US $525	Oil line failure, resulting in severe oil leak.

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BMW 3-Series in Georgia, United States Mar 2007 - Mar 2010
Apr 2007 35000 mi	A ticking was occurring in the engine on hard accelerations - replaced mechanical belt tensioners with hydraulic tensioners. Replaced wood gear shift knob and wood trim on passenger door panel. All of this was covered under the warranty.

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BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2009 - Mar 2010
Aug 2009 83000 mi	Check engine light went on, problem was corrected just by resetting the light. No real problem with car.

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BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Feb 2007 - Feb 2018
Mar 2007 31000 mi	hesitation on moderate throttle acceleration. check engine light triggered. bmw had sent out a bulletin earlier anticipating a related issue relating to the emissions system not reading o2 codes correctly. DME module software reprogrammed and problem reso
Apr 2007 32300 mi	Dealer found leak in low pressure hose in April and recharged system.
Jun 2007 38000 mi	Previous owner tampered with evaporator causing refrigerant leak. Dealer found leak in low pressure hose in April and recharged system. 2 months later AC not functioning because another leak in evaporator. Took 5 days total to find leak, get parts.
Jul 2007 39000 mi	Leaking evaporator caused refrigerant leak. Present from previous owner. Suspicion of tampering by previous owner or other mechanic.
Dec 2007 47000 mi US $40	Replaced leaking valve cover gasket.
Feb 2008 48000 mi US $70	Thermostat malfunction, sticking open and not allowing engine to come up to or stay at operating temperature.
Apr 2008 51000 mi US $15	Air intake tubing developed crack at elbow causing whistling sound under acceleration, decreased power at low-mid RPM.
Jul 2008 57000 mi US $150	Lower control arm bushing replacement and repair of deformed strut tower mount "mushroom" deformity. Lower control arm bushing wear resulted in steering instability, poor handling and tracking. Deformed strut tower mounts resulted in misalignment.
Aug 2008 58000 mi US $1	Window regulator malfunction. Repaired broken plastic clip by replacing with cable tie to reinforce clipped area.
Nov 2008 62000 mi US $800	Oil filter housing assembly was leaking oil. I initially attempted to repair problem by replacing mating gasket, but turns out entire assembly was warped and necessitated replacement. $350 component.
Dec 2008 64000 mi US $95	Previously "budget" window regulator fix on driver's side failed (zip tie fix trick). Replaced window regulator with new one.
May 2009 70000 mi US $105	Left fuel sender malfunction causing inaccurate fuel gauge readings.
Nov 2009 77000 mi US $50	Expansion tank leak causing coolant to leak.
Dec 2009 78000 mi US $170	Fuel gauge giving inaccurate erratic reading as a result of right fuel sender (integrated into fuel pump) faulty. Replaced fuel pump/sender.
Apr 2010 81500 mi US $25	Windshield washer fluid leak through pump motor gasket.
Jun 2010 84000 mi US $380	Starter motor failed
Nov 2011 96000 mi US $100	VANOS seals. Replaced worn out vanos piston ring seals with updated teflon made by Beisan systems. Changed valve cover gasket at same time.
Jul 2013 110300 mi US $10	Vacuum leak DISA valvle gasket seal as well as broken hose running from air intake to fuel filter.
Oct 2013 112300 mi US $10	Leaking windshield washer fluid grommet
Dec 2014 127000 mi US $450	Intermittent misfire. Changed all 4 oxygen sensors.
May 2015 133000 mi US $115	Window regulator.
Dec 2015 142000 mi US $30	Differential oil leak. Removed differential leaking gasket and revealed with RTV permatex gear oil gasket maker.
Jan 2016 129800 mi US $100	Broken window regulator caused malfunctioning window opening mechanism.
Jun 2017 153000 mi US $700	Radio button broke making it impossible to turn on it off the radio. Known common issue afflicting these vehicles where plastic mount for radio knob breaks necessitating radio removal, disassembly and replacement. Power steering pump broke. Replaced power steering pump, all 4 hoses, and reservoir.

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BMW 3-Series in Ohio, United States May 2010 - Aug 2015
Apr 2010 97500 mi US $300	Master cylinder was replaced due to leak.
Jun 2010 102000 mi US $475	Oil filter housing gasket was leaking oil (slow leak). Found earlier during oil change but waited until now to have replaced to not waste oil. Oil was changed as part of repair. CCV (oil separator) was also replaced as preventive maint.
Jun 2012 128000 mi US $450	Car was having problems idling. Did not stall but was idling very rough. Suspected DISA valve and was correct. Car also tripped the SES light (error codes indicated all 4 O2 sensors). I ended up replacing DISA and 2 pre-cat O2 sensors.
Oct 2012 131300 mi US $400	Starter failed
Jul 2013 138200 mi US $350	Front suspension started clunking. Strut tower mounts failed prematurely after 50k miles. Swaybar was also noticed to be rusting around bushings and needs to be replaced.
Aug 2013 137000 mi US $300	Control arms failed and needed replacement. Control arms failed and needed replacement.
Jan 2014 134800 mi US $50	Rear strut mount failed (rubber tore). Was causing clunking and rubber was squeaking.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Sep 2015 - Mar 2018
Mar 2016 138000 mi US $800	Changed struts, bearings, bump stops, and end links
May 2016 139100 mi US $600	Shocks, sway bar bushings, control arm bushings, steering coupler, front brake pads. Some wear, but not to the level that most people would have replaced the parts.
Sep 2017 150879 mi US $455	Upper an d lower radiator hoses

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BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Aug 2013 - Apr 2019
Feb 2014 94000 mi US $300	Expansion Tank developed a hair-line crack.
Mar 2016 100000 mi US $300	DISA valve
Jul 2017 105000 mi US $600	CV Joints.
Nov 2017 107000 mi US $700	Water pump, pulley, belts
Mar 2018 108000 mi US $200	#5 Cylinder Coil
Jan 2019 110000 mi US $1100	Radiator replacement Brakes and Rotor replacement
Feb 2019 111500 mi US $450	Replace alternator

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BMW 3-Series in South Carolina, United States Sep 2014 - Feb 2016
Oct 2014 86000 mi US $1500	Bad coil pack, replaced. Broken LCA, LCAs replaced, all rear bushings replaced, subframe reinforced, all rear ball joints replaced, parking brake cable replaced, all brake lines replaced with stainless steel.
Feb 2015 91000 mi US $300	Oil temp gauge was not functioning. Sensor was replaced.
Oct 2015 94200 mi US $300	Power Steering was going in and out with audible whine. Pump, reservoir, and fluid was replaced.

BMW 3-Series in Georgia, United States Jul 2011 - Dec 2012
Dec 2012 105000 mi	Replaced a o-ring on the constant pressure valve which leaks oil after some time.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Apr 2012 - Sep 2012
May 2012 76300 mi US $1500	Both starter and alternator were repaired. Pulleys and belt were replaced while they were in there.

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BMW 3-Series in California, United States Oct 2007 - Dec 2013
Dec 2010 19000 mi US $1000	Squeal on cold start up. Replaced tensioner pulley. Noise when raising passenger window. Replaced window regulator.
Nov 2011 20000 mi US $900	Replaced driver door actuator.

BMW 3-Series in Washington, United States Jul 2009 - Mar 2014
Aug 2009 38400 mi US $80	EML+DSC+Brake light came on while driving on freeway, causing lowered RPM and power loss. Diagnosed via Peak reader to be throttle position sensor error. Swapped sensor with new one ordered online. Cost is parts only, doesn't include labor.
Aug 2010 45000 mi US $110	Yellow SMG light came on, Fault 056, shop suggested replacing SMG relay first. If problem persist, replace SMG Pressure Accumulator.
Jul 2011 50000 mi US $33	Factory Bremi ignition coil #5 failed, causing strong engine vibration and loss of power. Replaced with OEM Bosch unit and everything went back to normal.
Aug 2011 50500 mi US $200	Replaced TPS #1 again, cleared code, EML & limp mode mitigated for now.
Oct 2011 53000 mi US $90	Throttle position sensor #2 broken, car went into limp mode. Replaced sensor and now drives fine.
Oct 2012 60000 mi	replaced camshaft position sensor
Dec 2013 67000 mi US $500	Replaced aging catalytic converter (lack of efficiency) with 2nd hand OEM unit. Wheel bearing was making clicking noise when cornering, replaced both front wheel bearings.

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BMW 3-Series in New Mexico, United States Nov 2008 - Mar 2010
Jan 2009 53000 mi	Replaced entire sunroof mechanism under goodwill.

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BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2007 - Dec 2012
Aug 2009 88000 mi US $900	Cam Position sensor

BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2007 - Apr 2010
Jan 2010 86000 mi US $550	PCV valve replacement because the engine is consuming more oil than usual

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BMW 3-Series in Colorado, United States Nov 2011 - Dec 2011
Dec 2011 79000 mi US $500	The front wheel bearing needed to be replaced

BMW 3-Series in Nova Scotia, Canada Feb 2007 - Mar 2010
Mar 2007 55800 mi C $80	emission control system sensor, over 1,000 to repair, doesnt affect the performance of the vehicle so i said dont fix, and after a day the light went off

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Dec 2011 - Apr 2012
Jan 2012 US $400	Battery gave out early, was replaced in February 2011. Car wouldn't start, needed to be jumpstarted, and took a day at the shop to repair.
Apr 2012 95000 mi US $700	Entire body of electronics, from clock to ECU, reset themselves whenever the car was turned off. DISA valve was ticking and needed replacement. Guibo joint was disintegrating and made car nearly undrivable.

BMW 3-Series in Tennessee, United States Apr 2012 - Apr 2012
Apr 2012	Undiagnosed vibration

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BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Sep 2010 - Jan 2012
Dec 2011 107000 mi US $200	false low oil sensor reading

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BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Nov 2007 - Aug 2012
Jun 2008 106000 mi US $70	front sway bar links
Sep 2008 115000 mi US $340	New rear springs.
Feb 2009 124000 mi US $250	Replace thermostat.
Jun 2009 128000 mi US $300	Replaced fuel pump and fuel filter
Aug 2009 132000 mi US $140	Install 2 pre-cat oxygen sensors.
Dec 2009 143000 mi US $20	Replaced final stage resistor for blower. Replaced secondary air relay.
Apr 2010 140500 mi US $160	New lower intake elbow. New rear shocks. New AT cooler pipes.
Dec 2010 155000 mi US $260	Replace DISA valve. Replace leaking valve cover gasket.
Jul 2011 163000 mi US $130	replace 2 after-cat O2 sensors replaced oil filter housing gasket

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BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Nov 2011 - Dec 2017
Dec 2011 125000 mi US $1200	Replace water pump, replace starter

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BMW 3-Series in North Carolina, United States Sep 2007 - Feb 2010
Nov 2007 60000 mi US $90	Window Requlator Front Driver Side
Feb 2009 84000 mi US $300	Intermittent sticking of Thermostat Fault recorded in DME. Secondary Air Pump Control Valve Sticking Open - Fault Recorded in DME.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jan 2011 - Mar 2016
Feb 2011 112000 mi US $853	Starter motor replaced due to failure.
Nov 2013 161600 mi US $500	Thermostat housing was leaking and needed to be replaced.
Jun 2014 172000 mi US $450	Emissions system error from faulty sensors.
Sep 2015 192000 mi US $500	Ignition coils replaced

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Mar 2012 - Jun 2014
Jul 2012 73260 mi C $32	Replaced the headlight washer pump.
Dec 2012 77500 mi C $100	Replaced the headlights washer spray nozzles.
May 2013 84900 mi C $150	Replaced valve cover gasket and VANOS pistons "O" rings.
Sep 2013 91140 mi C $50	Replaced rear right side wheel bearing.
Dec 2013 93000 mi C $250	Replaced front swaybar links. Changed radiator, expansion tank and transmission thermostat due to a leak.
Feb 2014 96100 mi C $400	Replaced starter.

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BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Jul 2010 - Sep 2013
Jan 2010 62000 mi US $800	Did rear struts, leaking. Replaced front control arms and bushings. Right side.
Feb 2010 65000 mi US $400	Replaced front control arms and bushings. Right left side
Apr 2010 70000 mi US $300	Did the first of what will eventually be a total (so far) 5 window regulators in a 4 window car.
Jun 2010 60000 mi US $1100	Replaced a few items. Sensors, fan, hose and charged. Worked great since.
Aug 2012 115000 mi US $90	Alternator died on the way to a business meeting. Went to shop nearby for diagnosis, had my local tech do it for less. Rear sway bar end links and bushings. Seems like I have done suspension and bushing work 2x a year since I got it.

BMW 3-Series in Maryland, United States Mar 2015 - Oct 2017
Mar 2015 137000 mi US $400	Replaced worn shocks and broken springs.
Jul 2017 161000 mi US $400	Replaced front differential Replaced both front cv shafts

BMW 3-Series in Minnesota, United States Sep 2006 - Feb 2015
Dec 2006 40000 mi	Stalling at cold start. Replaced airfilter
Apr 2007 45000 mi US $500	Rear brakes and rotors. Front sway bar link
Aug 2007 47000 mi US $700	SES light on. Codes indicated failed thermostat and O2 Sensor. Both replaced.
Aug 2008 58000 mi US $140	Broken clip in right inner CV Boot.
Sep 2008 58000 mi US $325	Valve cover gasket Leak..minor but was dripping on exhaust manifold causing odor in car.
Dec 2008 61000 mi US $552	Oil Separator was upgraded to cold weather version due to record breaking cold in Minnesota. I upgraded since I have a short commute, Oil Separators can freeze burst. Issue addressed in a BMW TSB. I am planning on asking BMW for reimbursement of repair.
Feb 2009 62000 mi US $600	Vanos Seal (Device that controls the Valve Timing) failed and turned on check engine light. Car also had misfire at idle. Vanos unit was rebuilt using new seals from Beisan Systems which are more durable than the OEM BMW seals.
Jul 2010 78000 mi US $76	Sunroof shade clip.
Oct 2010 81000 mi US $150	Swaybar endlinks were making noise. Replaced at selfservice repair shop.
Jan 2014 113000 mi US $600	outer ball joint, left lower control arm.

BMW 3-Series in Ohio, United States May 2016 - Sep 2020
Sep 2016 175000 mi US $500	hood latch stopped working
Jan 2018 181000 mi US $20	hose to secondary air pump failed
Mar 2018 181000 mi US $500	fuel pump

BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Jan 2009 - Feb 2011
Mar 2009 46000 mi	Pullies, tensioner in accessory drive replaced in attempt to eliminate rattling noise. Some guy from BMW corp. looked at this and said it's normal for M54 engines.
Jan 2010 58300 mi US $500	Starter broke
Mar 2010 60000 mi US $230	Front suspension bushing (CAB) replaced due to uneven wear of the right tire.

BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Mar 2009 - Jul 2012
Mar 2009 85043 mi US $1010	replace power steering reservoir and reclamp lines replace wiper inserts, right front sway bar link, change gear oil in differential water pump, thermostat & housing (2 belts, antifreeze, fan clutch)
Dec 2010 110715 mi US $709	replace valve cover gasket (oil leak)
Feb 2011 115000 mi US $581	replaced failed fuel pump (failed in mid-drive, needed towing and car rental)
Apr 2011 118000 mi US $98	replace starter replace starter
Jun 2011 120000 mi US $180	Vibration while driving higher mph. Needed new tires to be remounted and balanced. Balancing solved half of the problem. Suggested to get control arm and joints checked out.
Oct 2011 122300 mi US $100	Error code that basically means any of these: air pollution control valve is faulty, vacuum leak or your motor is falling apart. Air pollution control valve was replaced so vacuum leak exists though the car runs great.
Dec 2011 129000 mi	Vacuum leak behind motor, close to pollution control pump
Jul 2012 137000 mi	The BMW had an oil consumption problem. It still drove fairly well, but with a little blue smoke out the tailpipe upon heavy acceleration and, recently, a CEL for Bank 1.

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BMW 3-Series in British Columbia, Canada Jul 2008 - Dec 2015
Aug 2009 33480 mi C $1000	Front Control arm bushings needed work
Jul 2011 47120 mi C $500	Engine Valve gasket replaced, there was a slight oil leak developing. (also oil change performed)
Apr 2012 50840 mi C $140	Thermostat was stuck open, replaced part
May 2013 57040 mi C $200	Water Pump replacement
Nov 2013 59920 mi C $800	Front CV joints replaced Rear shock mounts repaired
Dec 2015 69440 mi C $1000	Coolant:thermostat

BMW 3-Series in Missouri, United States Jul 2009 - Jun 2013
Apr 2010 77000 mi US $580	Starter replaced.
Sep 2011 96000 mi	Leaking valve cover gasket replaced. Plugs changed.
Aug 2012 110000 mi US $150	Replaced fuel pump in tank. DIY repair took less than 1 hour. It was weak for several weeks (power down). Then failed to start.
Nov 2012 113700 mi US $300	Replaced Disa valve in intake and all drive pullies due to squeaking.

BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Mar 2011 - Oct 2013
Aug 2011 86400 mi US $300	Oil level sensor failed for the 3rd time. Replaced.
Sep 2011 88000 mi	Misfire under light throttle, intermittant.
Apr 2012 93500 mi US $70	Overflow tank leaking, needed replacement.
May 2012 94100 mi US $40	Replaced relays on remote locking controller circuit board.
Jun 2012 96000 mi US $1	Repaired driver's window regulator.
Apr 2013 100200 mi US $1200	Stalling and failure to start. Four trips to dealer, he replaced crank position sensor, EWS, fuel pump, and fuel filter.

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BMW 3-Series in Connecticut, United States Mar 2009 - Oct 2012
Nov 2010 95000 mi US $900	Front right CV boot/axle was cracked and replaced.

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BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Jul 2011 - Aug 2012
Aug 2011 91700 mi US $600	Emission Control

BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Jun 2013 - Jun 2014
Nov 2013 107400 mi US $200	Window motor failed.
Apr 2014 111300 mi US $680	Calipers and rotors Need to check blower. It stopped working.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Mar 2014 - Mar 2015
Dec 2014 136000 mi US $1700	Tie rods damaged from previous owner, Steering boots torn due to age. R&R brake rotors and pads for general maintenance, also replaced broken brake pad wear sensor.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Mar 2009 - Jan 2018
Apr 2009 76000 mi US $1235	Burning oil smell. Engine valve cover gasket was replaced. No more oil smell now.

BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2010 - Jun 2011
Oct 2010 95000 mi US $250	Idler pulley replaced. Idler pulley replaced

BMW 3-Series in Alabama, United States May 2012 - Mar 2013
Jun 2012 127000 mi US $1700	radiator, pump, gasket changed, $1300 oil line, seal ring, filter housing gasket changed auxiliary belt replaced, left and right rear lower control arms bolts, bushings replaced
Oct 2012 134700 mi US $1100	1) rear brake pads, rotors, calipers replaced. 2) real differential axle seal replaced. 3) engine oil changed. 4) hazard light switch replaced.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jul 2012 - Aug 2012
Aug 2012 104000 mi	Broken belt pre-tensioner bearing. Wire harness for left rear tail light melted, burned out. Found out there is a recall.

BMW 3-Series in Delaware, United States Dec 2006 - Mar 2010
Aug 2006 42000 mi	Oxygen sensor replacement (check engine light), Seat belt TENS unit replacement (air bag light). All original warranty coverage.
Feb 2007 46000 mi	Seat Belt tensioner unit driver's side malfunctioned causing air bag light to illuminate.
Oct 2008 76000 mi US $350	Oil filter housing gasket. $290 labor, $10 gasket!

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Feb 2015 - Jun 2015
Feb 2015 104160 mi	radiator was leaking coolant. replaced the expansion tank.
Apr 2015 105400 mi C $500	car went into "limp mode" -- transmission limited to 3rd gear. turns out it was an alternator issue and had to deal with dropping voltage.

BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Apr 2015 - Jun 2015
Jun 2015 176000 mi US $240	2 of the 6 coils were bad, causing the engine to misfire

BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States - Jan 2009
Jan 2009 75000 mi US $200	Replace rim: 2/2 crack, had chronic slow leak.

BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2017 - Jul 2020
Mar 2017 187000 mi US $3300	Transmission died. Replaced transmission.
Mar 2018 189000 mi US $50	Power steering fluid leak

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BMW 3-Series in Minnesota, United States Jan 2016 - Feb 2016
Feb 2016 120000 mi US $962	Replace the CV joint, U joint and boots on the front axle. In addition repair work was done on the the intake

BMW 3-Series in North Carolina, United States Mar 2011 - Aug 2016
May 2011 92000 mi US $600	Belts noisy. Tech replaced belts, checked tensioners (no problems), replaced water pump preventatively, replaced fan clutch because it was no longer working.
Jun 2011 92000 mi US $166	strong vibration at stop. Replaced plugs and wires; no change.
Nov 2012 106100 mi US $300	Replaced expansion tank and oil cooler valve.
Feb 2014 112000 mi US $200	Broken upper radiator hose neck. Upper radiator hose with integrated neck replaced
Nov 2014 117000 mi US $500	Leaking oil from valve cover gasket and oil filter housing.
Jan 2015 109800 mi US $360	Dash totally went out. After troubleshooting, replaced battery.
Jul 2015 122000 mi US $650	Rough idle and ses light was on. Replaced air intake valve and other intake plastic parts
Jun 2016 126000 mi US $320	replaced window regulator

BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Oct 2008 - Dec 2017
Nov 2008 37000 mi	The dynamic headlights were aiming too low at night.
Sep 2009 44000 mi US $50	Coolant sensor needed to be replaced.
Feb 2010 48000 mi US $600	Halogen lamp control unit(warranty) coolant hose, two engine belts
Dec 2011 61000 mi US $620	The CV boots were cracked on both front sides. Rear springs had cracks.
Jun 2013 75000 mi US $600	The alternator died a sudden death. Red battery light dashboard light came on, and the battery was the only source of electricity after that point. Just made it home.
Sep 2013 77000 mi US $640	Fan motor died, thermostat replaced. reservoir cracked, was replaced.
Jan 2014 84000 mi US $220	Battery died, not unexpected after 10 years of service...
Aug 2014 80700 mi US $65	Driver side headlight balast died. Dealer wanted 1400$ got a generic unit on ebay for $55
Jan 2015 79800 mi US $57	Driver side lock cylinder shaft broke.
Feb 2016 96400 mi US $4700	Air mass sensor and a variety of other ignition related items replaced as the car would not start/run anymore. starter failed over the course of 2 days
Mar 2017 109000 mi US $650	O2 sensors needed to be replaced. Fuel injector failing.
Sep 2017 115000 mi US $98	O2 sensor replacement

BMW 3-Series in South Carolina, United States Dec 2016 - Apr 2017
Apr 2017 131000 mi US $850	Replaced all cooling components. Water pump, expansion tank, fan clutch, both belts upper and lower hoses, radiator, thermostat and transmission thermostat. Clutch went out on fan and causes all components to fail one after the other. Would recommend doing all at once to avoid future problems.

BMW 3-Series in Connecticut, United States Jan 2008 - Mar 2018
Jan 2008 42000 mi	Secondary air injection pump & valve replacement
Feb 2013 120700 mi US $650	Rear sub frame bushing change
Mar 2014 136000 mi US $450	Alternator replaced Oil leak from filter housing gasket Fuel pump.
Nov 2014 149700 mi US $243	Coolant reservoir leaking
Sep 2015 162000 mi	Ignition coil failure, replaced all coils
Mar 2016 174000 mi US $2200	Front differential shot
Dec 2016 182000 mi US $226	brake line corrosion

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BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Mar 2008 - Nov 2008
Jun 2008 46000 mi US $1000	Water pump failure.

BMW 3-Series in North Carolina, United States Mar 2009 - Jun 2011
Sep 2009 70000 mi US $1100	Service II inspection plus anti-freeze and brake fluid change. Problem was an acceleration issue at ~3000 rpm. Vehicle "misses" at that rpm. Repeat problem, still was not resolved by dealer. (Later fixed with reflash of chip.)

BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Aug 2015 - Jun 2018
Jan 2016 US $300	Cooling expansion tank failed and was leaking. Replaced all consumables.
Jan 2017 118000 mi US $10	Upper strut mounts making creaking noise while steering. Added grease
Apr 2017 118200 mi US $300	Fuel pump died. Replaced with new OE pump, and replaced fuel filter as preventative maintenance during this time.
Jun 2017 119517 mi US $300	Intake hoses were ripped/dry rotted. Replaced upper and lower intake hoses, as well as connector and vacuum line. VANOS variable valve timing unit internal seals had failed, causing poor running and rough takeoffs. Replaced seals with aftermarket upgraded Viton parts (from Beisan Systems), changed valve cover gasket, replaced spark plugs with OE NGKs during this time.
Jul 2017 120399 mi US $900	Brake noise and vibration returned. Resurfaced front rotors (were new recently) and replaced front caliper slide pins/bushing.s Clutch throwout bearing was worn and hanging. ZF manual transmission detent pins became sticky, making 3rd gear difficult to locate, and shifting difficult. Removed transmisison to service all the shift pins and overhaul clutch. installed fresh clutch kit w/ TOB, new guide sleeve, pivot pin and clip, guibo, pilot bearing, 5x new shift detent pin kits, new reverse and 5th pins, delrin shift console bushings, new OE rear console bushings, new rod joint and clips, e60 545 shift lever, new cup bushing, new nuts with old guibo bolts, new e46 M3 trans mounts, new exh downpipe gaskets and copper nuts. Fresh Redline MTL (1qt) and D4ATF (remainder, 0.7qt), magnetic trans drain plug.
Mar 2018 124000 mi US $80	Repaired original DISA/manifold runner valve with replacement flapper, bellcrank, and seal. Cleaned throttle body (not bad), cleaned ICV.
Apr 2018 124000 mi US $30	Front brakes vibrating again, removed rotors, cleaned with steel wool and wire wheel. Visible pad imprints remain Installed new reman front brake calipers, freshly turned rotors, and new Stoptech Sport pads. Flushed and bled all 4 brakes with ATE 200.

BMW 3-Series in Minnesota, United States Apr 2007 - Jun 2007
May 2007 44000 mi	Control arms replaced to eliminate some movement. Engine mounts and transmission mounts replaced due to vibration at idle.

BMW 3-Series in Maryland, United States Nov 2015 - Sep 2016
Apr 2016 112500 mi US $100	Expansion tank was leaking

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Dec 2014 - Jul 2018
Jan 2015 142800 mi	Window regulator was broken, performed the "zip tie fix" by removing regulator, applying zip-ties, and putting it back in. Works prefectly now.
Apr 2016 145000 mi US $400	Rear Emblem Sticker fell off; Engine protector and front/right fenders need replacing
Jul 2017 148000 mi US $1500	Completely repainted the outside of the car. The sun had destroyed the clear coat and the whole thing needed repainting.
Jul 2018 150000 mi US $500	ECU needed replacing.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States - Aug 2006
Aug 2006 36000 mi	Replaced steering wheel (peeling fabric)

BMW 3-Series in Colorado, United States Jan 2013 - Jun 2018
May 2017 34940 mi US $215	OBD code p0128: Coolant Thermostat (Coolant Temperature Below Thermostat Regulating Temperature). Per technician, frequently related to failing thermostat. Asked that thermostat be replaced. No repeat of code since this repair.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Dec 2010 - Sep 2013
Mar 2011 106000 mi US $400	CD player continuously trying eject disc. Unit replaced.
Sep 2012 128000 mi	Fuel pump failed, pump and filter replaced Air pump replaced
Oct 2012 128200 mi US $680	No starter engagement, entire starter unit had to be replaced

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BMW 3-Series in Georgia, United States Jun 2014 - Jun 2014
Jun 2014 126000 mi US $4100	Power steering pump ran dry and melted. Pump replaced, along with reservoir and hoses. AC compressor clutch damaged when power steering pump melted and locked up. New compressor and aux fan. Fan clutch worn and slipping. Replaced clutch.

BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Oct 2012 - Mar 2018
Dec 2012 110000 mi	Both Rear Coil Springs Broken Leaking Rear Differential Seals
Feb 2013 112000 mi US $200	Fuel pump failed, so I replaced the fuel pump and filter.
Apr 2013 114500 mi US $600	Front control arms, inner and outer ball joints, and front control arm bushings replaced.
May 2013 115400 mi US $250	Driveshaft was rumbling under acceleration load due to failed support bearing carrier. Rear driveshaft center support bearing and carrier replaced and transfer case/transmission mount replaced. Front brake pads were wearing unevenly due to seized calipers. Front calipers, pads, rotors replaced. Stainless steel brake lines install on all 4 corners. Brake fluid flushed.
Jun 2013 117000 mi US $200	Valve cover gasket leaking and replaced. Spark plugs replaced. VANOS seals replaced.
Jan 2014 112300 mi US $5	Center Support Bearing failed and required replacement. Oil filter housing gasket was leaking and required replacement.
Apr 2014 124300 mi US $350	Water pump replaced because of bad bearing. Rear brake pipes leaking near reservoir, replaced both rear lines from reservoir to rear brake hoses. Starter failed and replaced. Needed a tow for either issue.
Aug 2014 127100 mi	Crank position sensor failed. DISA valve rebuilt. Rubber air intake boot torn.
Sep 2014 128000 mi US $50	Door lock cylinder broke (the remote would open the door but the key would not. Replaced cylinder.
Dec 2014 130000 mi US $200	CCV/oil separator valve failing and hoses plugged up with oil sludge. (Oil consumption was over 1qt per 1000 miles (previously was 1qt per 3000 miles)) Replaced CCV valve and hoses.
Nov 2015 137000 mi US $100	Replaced parking brake and parking brake hardware.
Dec 2016 144000 mi US $150	Blower motor was squealing loudly (audible both inside and outside vehicle) in cold weather and/or with A/C on due to bad bearings - replaced blower motor.
Mar 2018 149000 mi US $600	Play in left front wheel bearing - replaced and re-aligned.

BMW 3-Series in Michigan, United States Jan 2010 - Mar 2016
Jun 2010 75000 mi US $400	AC lost charge
Mar 2012 102000 mi US $1700	New clutch and cv boot covers
Jun 2012 105000 mi US $1000	MAF sensors, O2 sensors, MAf replacement wiring issue with chipmunk nest in air filter
Jun 2014 127000 mi US $850	Bad sensor

BMW 3-Series in Manitoba, Canada Mar 2015 - Oct 2016
Mar 2015 106640 mi C $909	Replace trailing arm bushings and differential seal
Jan 2016 C $500	Thermostat
Jun 2016 116560 mi C $950	Rear shocks and wheel alignment
Oct 2016 117180 mi	Vanos track system

BMW 3-Series in Wisconsin, United States Mar 2008 - Jul 2009
Sep 2008 102000 mi US $600	Water pump, pulleys, and belts replaced.
Mar 2009 112000 mi US $400	Secondary air pump failed. Unit replaced.

BMW 3-Series in Colorado, United States Jun 2014 - Jul 2014
Jul 2014 126000 mi US $400	Airbag error code. Not covered by recall, although it is the same airbag unit as that being recalled. I paid to replace all wiring leading to the airbag, which did not fix the problem.

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BMW 3-Series in Georgia, United States Mar 2008 - Feb 2011
Dec 2009 89000 mi US $255	Air control valve repaired and cleaned.
Jul 2010 96000 mi US $800	Replaced worn pulley and idler set
Feb 2011 100000 mi	Squeel, oiginally diagnosed and "repaired"as worn pulleys, was in reality a bad water pump.

BMW 3-Series in Maryland, United States Sep 2016 - Oct 2016
Oct 2016 186000 mi US $600	Entire cooling system had to be replaced, radiator, hoses, thermostat, water pump.

BMW 3-Series in Oregon, United States Apr 2013 - Apr 2014
Mar 2014 82000 mi US $1400	Cooling system sensor (?) malfunction - was drawing more power from the alternator which eventually killed the alternator. New battery, sensor and alternator.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States May 2010 - Jun 2018
Apr 2013 49821 mi US $341	Windshield washer replaced Windshield washer replaced

BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Nov 2008 - Mar 2010
Dec 2008 55000 mi	CV joint in left front failed.

BMW 3-Series in Alberta, Canada Feb 2003 - Mar 2010
Dec 2003 4960 mi	Check engine ligh on, replace oxygen sensors
Aug 2005 18600 mi	Engine runs roughly, replace ignition cord
Oct 2005 2480 mi	Check engine light on again, replace pre-cat oxygen sensor
Oct 2006 52080 mi C $80	Replace lower radiator hose
Nov 2006 6200 mi	Check engine light on, replace oxygen sensor under warranty
Dec 2006 52700 mi C $500	Replace heater core
Mar 2007 55800 mi C $350	Replace theromstate
Aug 2007 58900 mi C $120	Replace lower temperature sender
Sep 2007 58900 mi C $1000	Replace Power Steering Pump

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2011
Jun 2010 41000 mi US $300	Leaking from drain pan

BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Jul 2010 - Dec 2014
Aug 2010 64000 mi US $200	The rear driver side window doesn't close. The motor had to be replaced.
Nov 2010 72000 mi US $800	Rear spring broken. Had to be replaced. Passenger side window regulator started to fail. Giving rattling sound when closing indicating a failing motor.
Feb 2013 89600 mi US $1500	Fixed Oil Leak. Oil leak fix threw these errors: P0491: Second Air Injection System (Bank 1) and P0492: Second Air Injection System (Bank 2). Replacing vacuum hose fixed the above errors.
Apr 2013 90200 mi	Started Check Engine Light. The temperature sensor looks like is going bad.
Jul 2013 91500 mi	Fuel Gauge never goes below half tank because of a bad fuel sensor. Adding Fuel Injector fluid cleared the issue. Front Fender Liner worn and broke during car wash. This also took the temperature sensor from the wheel well.
Jan 2014 98000 mi US $605	Two Window Regulators. Drivers side front and passenger side rear window regulators replaced. Battery has to be replaced as it discharged couple of times during winter season. $150 for battery.
Dec 2014 103000 mi	P0128: Coolant Thermostat not working properly. Coolant leak. Parts worn out.

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada May 2007 - Jul 2022
Jun 2007 31620 mi	delay from Reverse to Drive, took about 30 seconds for transmission to engage after selecting "D". SA said that there was a leak of some sort and the Compressor was replaced.
Jul 2008 39060 mi C $35	Drive side seatbelt tensioner replaced threw srs light on dash.
May 2010 50000 mi C $200	ebrake DSR came off the hangers.
Aug 2012 65920 mi C $210	Scan done, misfire cylinder #5, replaced coil and plugs. All ok.
Jul 2016 87520 mi C $600	Rear shocks, springs and brakes.
Jul 2018 92380 mi C $300	Belt tensioners (3), 2 belts

BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Feb 2009 - Nov 2010
Mar 2009 98500 mi US $35	Replaced valve cover gasket.

BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Nov 2010 - Jul 2018
Dec 2010 84000 mi US $200	Replaced leaking VANOS oil line.
Jan 2014 123200 mi US $150	Radiator expansion tank leaked and was replaced.
Apr 2017 131000 mi US $3000	Transmission rebuild

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jan 2007 - Dec 2016
Mar 2007 27000 mi	The read brake light, turn signals and right headlight would occasionally go out. The dealer reported that the sockets were corroded and replace them and the bulbs. When sifted into reverse, the side view mirror would tilt down for you to see, but when sifted back into drive, it would not go up.
Jul 2007 40000 mi	Rear taillight bulb went out.
Mar 2010 79000 mi US $1000	Steering components broke, loud grinding noise when turning. Replaced steering shaft and power steering pump with used parts. Engine oil filter housing leaking, replaced with a new housing.
Sep 2010 85000 mi US $450	Starter failed, car would not start, replaced with a re manufactured starter.
Apr 2011 93500 mi US $500	The thermostat was stuck open, so I decided to replace the whole cooling system for preventative maintenance.
Sep 2011 98000 mi	The check engine light was signaled from a faulty secondary air pump, because this was a M56 engine(SULEV) it has a 15 year/150,000 mile warranty on emission related components (a lot of dealers don't know this)
Sep 2012 110000 mi US $330	Control arm and bushings worn
Dec 2012 112000 mi US $60	Steering guibo was worn, caused loose steering while cruising at high speeds and wiggly steering
Mar 2014 130000 mi	SES light for secondary air pump, cylinder misfire.
Nov 2014 135900 mi	fuel pump died
Jun 2016 157000 mi US $120	The crankshaft position sensor was replaced Power steering hoses replaced, power steering resivoir/filter replaced

BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Sep 2013 - Jun 2018
Sep 2013 104000 mi	Fuel system was shot. Had to replace tank, pump, filler neck, and filter as they are all one piece.
Nov 2013 104600 mi US $500	Control arm bushings, and control arm (including balljoints) were replaced.
Apr 2014 106300 mi	Rear Shocks blew out.
Aug 2014 108600 mi US $1310	Complete suspension overhaul. Shocks were completely done, both rear were blown. Front struts had no resistance. Steering guibo was worn and there was play in steering. End links clunking. Complete cooling system. The engine and transmission thermostats had soft failed open. Fan clutch was loose, and water pump would gave probably started to seep in next 5000 miles. Expansion tank was entirely preventative due to it being a common issue.
Jul 2015 115200 mi US $250	Alternator's voltage regulator failed, so I ordered a new Bosch unit and I installed it myself.

BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Feb 2007 - Jun 2012
Jun 2007 41000 mi	Refill AC , remap software Replace window regulators. Remap software.
May 2008 52000 mi US $320	Flushed transmission fluid
Mar 2009 59000 mi US $700	Thermostat replaced. Inspection II performed
Dec 2009 69000 mi US $1000	Control arm bushing replaced Rear brake pad + rotor replaced Front brake pad replaced Water pump replaced
Sep 2010 76000 mi US $500	1. Belts (pulley) 2. air intake valve
Jun 2011 81000 mi US $500	AC sensor replaced, AC fan capacitor replaced, Tune up, Oil change
Dec 2011 88000 mi	Oil leak Coolant leak
Jan 2012 89000 mi US $400	Coolant tank leak

BMW 3-Series in New Mexico, United States Jun 2012 - Aug 2012
Jul 2012 16000 mi US $300	Multiple leaks in radiator. In hoses and overflow tank.
Aug 2012 16000 mi US $40	The alternator had to be replaced three times. The first two alternators were bought at O'Reily autoparts, and installed by DIY. Both gave out, and an auto shop finally replaced it themselves with a new alternator. Power steering gave out and had to be replaced. The belt to both rear windows gave out.

BMW 3-Series in Oregon, United States May 2007 - Jun 2011
Jun 2007 57000 mi US $270	control arm bushings replaced
Aug 2007 60000 mi US $150	outside trim fell off
Apr 2008 69000 mi US $50	Blower motor replaced.
May 2008 70000 mi US $50	Window regulator replaced. Washer fluid pump replaced.
Oct 2008 74000 mi US $50	Belt tensioner and pulley had to be replaced. Replaced another window regulator too.
Aug 2010 92000 mi US $350	thermostat

BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2007 - Jun 2018
Aug 2007 39000 mi	Slipping transmission
Jan 2008 43000 mi	Slipping transmission on cold start; a commonly reported flaw on web; reflash seems to solve it; first reflash did not hold Burned wiring to left rear taillight; wiring replaced
Aug 2009 54000 mi US $400	Control arms and bushings
Jan 2011 72000 mi US $80	Engine idle revs from 800 to 1200, repeatedly, dangerous surge almost caused accident, brakes barely able to control. Apparently an error in computer, or in throttle body, or in wiring between throttle body and computer. Just went away.
Nov 2012 84300 mi US $200	Thermostat defective (prob for 2 years). Also replaced water pump, hoses, antifreeze as preventative (but they all looked good despite 84,000 miles).
Dec 2012 85000 mi	Replaced leaking/ seeping high pressure power steering line, PS fluid
Jan 2014 86300 mi US $400	Cooling system leak. Replaced radiator.
Jun 2014 95000 mi US $50	Oil leak since 65K or so, smoking, leaking onto driveway. Replaced valve cover gasket. Seemed to do the trick.
Feb 2016 105300 mi	Rotor frozen; repaired.
May 2016 106300 mi	Leak, oil filter housing
Aug 2016 108300 mi US $150	Sinking rear spring. Bad stabiliser bar end links.
Jan 2017 107200 mi	Intermittent outage of fuel pump Leaks in the crankcase oil recirc system were throwing lean codes. Unable to get car inspection.
Jun 2017 122000 mi US $450	Drive belt, tensioner, pulleys
Apr 2018 126000 mi	Locking system fails to unlock

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Oct 2012 - Apr 2013
Dec 2012 82000 mi	Three coils were worn out. Changed without costs.

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Nov 2012 - Mar 2016
Sep 2013 101000 mi US $400	power steering pump replaced
Dec 2015 116000 mi	replaced bushings

BMW 3-Series in Georgia, United States Mar 2012 - Apr 2014
Sep 2012 119000 mi US $800	Oil pan gasket leak, oil filter housing gasket leak

BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Mar 2015 - Jan 2016
Jan 2016 US $25	Replaced power steering lines

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Dec 2014 - Jan 2015
Jan 2015 114000 mi US $600	O2 sensors and Mass Air Flow sensor -

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BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Feb 2009 - Nov 2017
Oct 2010 60000 mi US $2100	Front axle pulled out of differential due to worn engine mounts
Nov 2014 85300 mi US $600	Repaired rust spot on right rear fender
Dec 2015 95000 mi US $450	Replaced cracked C-V boots on each front wheel
Feb 2016 96000 mi US $500	Suspect a coolant leak. Independant shop recommended radiator flush which they performed but low level light has returned. Engine overheated due to leak in radiator reservoir
Aug 2016 101000 mi US $1750	Dust cover came loose on front disc brake & ruined rotor & pads
Dec 2016 106000 mi US $850	VANOS pipe leaking oil Rear differential seal leaking oil Rear shocks replaced
Feb 2017 107000 mi US $680	Replaced (2) of (6) ignition coils
Sep 2017 118000 mi US $1200	Brakes, drums CV joint problem was found when brakes replaced

BMW 3-Series in Wisconsin, United States Sep 2014 - Dec 2020
Sep 2014 126000 mi US $125	CV boot was torn, replaced axle and seal Replaced starter with a remanufactured Bosch Replaced fuel tank sending unit due to damage from a mouse chewing on it. Replaced right front axle due to a torn CV boot. Replaced front sway bar end links. Replaced right front axle due to a torn CV boot.
Nov 2014 130300 mi US $20	Replaced in warranty thermostat due to failed internal heater circuit
Dec 2014 132000 mi US $10	Leaking power steering pressure line replaced. Replaced oil filter housing to engine block gasket and oil filter.
Jan 2015 132000 mi US $233	Replaced alternator. No longer charging the battery consistently. I've changed the alternator on this car 4 times, mostly due to low quality store brand rebuilt units. Replaced pulleys.
Jun 2015 133000 mi US $400	Replaced front and rear springs.
Aug 2015 140300 mi	Replaced left front axle fie to excessive vibration.
Dec 2015 142000 mi	Cooling system leak. Replaced expansion tank and transmission thermostat.
Sep 2016 141000 mi US $52	Replaced front lower control arm outer ball joint
Dec 2016 143000 mi US $168	Fixed coolant leak, replaced expansion tank, mount, water pipe and heater return hose.
Jan 2017 143000 mi	Disa valve broke, fixed with G.A.S. repair kit.
Sep 2017 148000 mi	Replaced rear shocks and mounts.
Dec 2017 151000 mi US $320	Replaced RF axle and seal due to leaking cv boot.
Jan 2018 151000 mi	Valve cover and gasket replaced.
Jun 2018 151000 mi US $30	Replaced worn front lower control arm bushings.
Aug 2018 155000 mi	Reinstalled the transmission thermostat
Jan 2019 156000 mi US $50	replaced leaking thermostat
Oct 2019 157000 mi US $290	Had a noisy front axle, replaced it and the seal. The parts were warrantied so the only cost was only for return shipping.

BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Feb 2013 - Mar 2013
Mar 2013 130000 mi US $165	Rough Idle, replaced mass air flow sensor

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Feb 2007 - Apr 2013
Apr 2007 26160 mi	Alternator belt and tensioner due to noise on cold start. Covered by mfg warranty.
Jan 2008 35000 mi US $50	Replaced faulty window regulator.
Dec 2008 47000 mi US $499	Replaced cracked RF inner CV boot.
Aug 2009 57000 mi US $50	Replaced passenger side window regulator due to grinding noise.
Dec 2009 61000 mi US $152	Replaced torn LF CV boot.
Sep 2010 72000 mi US $235	Replaced both windshield washer and headlamp washer pumps
Jan 2011 85300 mi US $400	Water was seeping inside the cabin on the driver side floor. Mechanic reglued water shedders inside both front and rear doors - leak fixed. - Oil change service.
Apr 2011 77200 mi US $285	Replaced RR window regulator.
Jan 2012 76000 mi US $2000	- CV boots torn on both sides. Replaced entire axle assemblies. - replaced worn lower control arm bushings - replaced leaky valve cover gasket
Apr 2012 81300 mi US $584	Replaced faulty alternator due to car dying and not charging battery. Also replaced a couple of belts. Replaced faulty thermostat assembly, also installed new fan.

BMW 3-Series in North Carolina, United States Feb 2016 - Oct 2017
Mar 2016 123000 mi US $1200	3 repairs valve cover and gasket, plugs and coils as well as oil/filter/air filter change. Expansion tank for cooling system. Both front drive axles.
Oct 2017 140000 mi US $1100	Failed PCV Valve, Failed Fuel Pump, Failed/Cracked emissions vacuum lines

BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Mar 2013 - Oct 2015
Sep 2013 98000 mi US $350	Valve cover gasket
Aug 2015 107300 mi US $600	AC blowing warm

BMW 3-Series in Wisconsin, United States May 2011 - Dec 2012
Nov 2011 96000 mi	Check engine light came on. Dealer diagnosed it as a random misfire. Replaced the spark plugs and it hasn't come on since.
Nov 2012 114000 mi US $650	Updated software to correct erratic cold-start idle. Oil leak from Oil Filter Housing Gasket

BMW 3-Series in Puerto Rico Mar 2009 - Jul 2011
Oct 2009 71000 mi US $45	Torn CV boot - the car's front vibrates when accelerating. Cornering while accelerating makes it worse. CV boot replaced but vibration didn't go away, it is less.
Dec 2009 76000 mi US $231	2 front axles went. Got the parts for $231 in a local shop, going to install soon.
Apr 2010 81000 mi US $500	Control Arms, ball joints, bushings, sway bar links needs to be done. Have parts, replacing soon.
Jun 2011 94000 mi US $30	cylinder 5 coil replaced

BMW 3-Series in Minnesota, United States May 2007 - Jul 2016
Jun 2007 52000 mi	Power steering hose was leaking and alternator belt was worn. Discoverd by BMW Dealer/Serviceduring pre-purchase inspection (purchased from local independent dealer). Repaired by selling dealer.
Jul 2007 53200 mi US $540	Both front axle CV outer-boots need to be replaced.
Jul 2008 61000 mi US $240	Driver side CV boot was torn
Sep 2008 65000 mi US $780	Rear coils were broken.
Jul 2009 72000 mi US $700	headlight switch needed replacement.
Sep 2009 73000 mi US $220	Bad thermometer. Needed replacement.
Dec 2009 77000 mi US $177	Catch in door lock broke
Jun 2010 81000 mi US $200	Fuel pump failed. replaced fuel pump and relay
May 2012 95700 mi US $900	replaced fuel vent valve cover gasket leak oil filter housing leak
Nov 2013 108900 mi US $650	Starter died.
Nov 2014 117100 mi US $450	CV boots replaced

BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Aug 2008 - Apr 2018
Oct 2008 74000 mi US $275	Seat belt tensioner was causing an airbag light (has happened multiple times). Dealership replaced the wiring harness which was faulty.
Dec 2009 81000 mi US $700	New rear springs
Jun 2010 89000 mi	Control arm bushings
Mar 2012 105000 mi US $900	Car needed new fuel pump and filter
Oct 2012 110800 mi US $210	Faulty brake sensor light caused abs and traction control problems. No codes so only reset the light.
Dec 2012 115000 mi US $250	Brake, ABS and traction control lights started coming on again two weeks after reset. Codes this time. Brake light sensor was replaced and problem disappeared.
Dec 2014 128000 mi US $700	New Axle / CV Joint on Front Passenger Tire
Feb 2016 135100 mi US $1000	Oil leak

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BMW 3-Series in California, United States Dec 2016 - Jul 2017
Aug 2016 126000 mi US $50	DISA VALVE REPAIR
Jul 2017 134000 mi US $300	Noise from front of engine. Replaced Belts & Pulleys (some pulleys were definitely worn). Replaced Power steering pump with remanufactured unit due to play on shaft.

BMW 3-Series in Georgia, United States Nov 2015 - Jul 2016
Feb 2016 160000 mi US $1600	Switch to side view mirror smoking and window regulator gone bad. sunroof switch replaced. Radiator hose replaced Coolant flushed

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States - Apr 2004
Apr 2004 10000 mi	All four interior leather door panels were replaced b/c they were bubbling.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Mar 2008 - Mar 2010
Apr 2008 63000 mi US $300	Window regulator Rear trailing arm bushing.
Feb 2009 79000 mi US $1200	Transmission seal failure.
Mar 2009 79000 mi US $95	Drive belts tensioner failure.

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BMW 3-Series in Wisconsin, United States Feb 2010 - Sep 2011
Jul 2011 130000 mi US $100	Every 3 or 4 weeks, the car will not start. If you wait a bit more than 4 hours, car will work fine for another 3 or 4 weeks. Shop could not duplicate issue.

BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2006 - Apr 2010
Sep 2008 57000 mi US $2000	Broken suspension coil.

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BMW 3-Series in Queensland, Australia Jan 2010 - Jun 2018
Jun 2011 40920 mi A $2660	PCV valve & Vacuum pipes. Vacuum pump leaking oil. Rocker cover gasket. Front compression bushes. Roof side gutter leaking. BMW make substandard cars. Be warned, do NOT buy.
Dec 2011 43400 mi A $28	Leak of coolant from rear of head. Another common problem. Dealer quoted over $500 to replace a $28 plastic cover plate.
Sep 2013 52700 mi A $1200	Oil separator, valve cover gasket, vacuum pump o ring, oil filter gasket.
Dec 2013 53320 mi A $200	radiator expansion tank cracked auto trans coolant thermostat control arm bushes replaced gutter fell off
Jun 2014 55180 mi A $170	Window lifter broken. Replaced with new one
Aug 2015 60340 mi A $150	New front RH wheel bearing. Old one was very noisy
Dec 2016 65100 mi A $20	"O" rings on valve solenoids replaced
Mar 2018 68820 mi A $50	Car started running on 3 cylinders. Needed a new ignition coil. Was able to source a single non genuine one Instead of whole set dealer wanted to sell me.
May 2018 69440 mi A $10	Leaking VANOS solenoid O-rings replaced

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BMW 3-Series in California, United States Apr 2016 - May 2016
May 2016 80000 mi US $1400	The car would go in reverse but not move.

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BMW 3-Series in Idaho, United States Jul 2014 - Dec 2021
Dec 2015 79000 mi US $100	oil pressure plug on side of engine block needed replacement.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Aug 2013 - Mar 2018
Apr 2014 95500 mi US $170	Replaced coils due to misfiring & rough performance.

BMW 3-Series in New Mexico, United States Dec 2006 - Jun 2017
Mar 2008 85000 mi US $900	Leaking oil pan.
Jan 2010 113300 mi US $900	Fuel Pump and fuel sensor went out.
Sep 2011 126000 mi US $400	SES light came on... Thermostat replaced, problem solved.
Feb 2013 140300 mi US $257	EWS needed to be reset, and had to purchase a new key as the old key was no longer communicating with the ignition switch.

BMW 3-Series in Georgia, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2012
Mar 2010 30000 mi US $33	Replaced leaking oil cap.
Nov 2011 43000 mi US $900	3 alarm lights, brake wear, TPMS, traction control. The problem was faulty steering angle sensor. Also had valves adjusted, oil change and belts replaced

BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Mar 2011 - Apr 2011
Apr 2011 111000 mi US $850	Sunroof cassette replacement Sunroof cassette replacement

BMW 3-Series in Oregon, United States Sep 2009 - Oct 2017
May 2011 44300 mi	Electrochromatic rear view mirror failure. Will order after market parts to replace instead of using OEM.
Jan 2012 47000 mi US $120	Coil pack failure on one cylinder
Sep 2015 58000 mi US $10	passenger seat sensor was going out
May 2016 60000 mi	Passenger airbag sensor keeps giving a fault. Had to clean the connectors under the seat

BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2015 - Aug 2016
Sep 2015 110000 mi	Reprogram car because it stalls under deceleration. Resulted from transmission swap from SMG to 6MT. Shop is still solving this issue.
Mar 2016 111000 mi	Installed switch to turn off cruise control, which was causing the stalling issue.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Apr 2011 - Jun 2011
Jun 2011 71000 mi US $636	ps line was bad, also did coolant and oil change

BMW 3-Series in Minnesota, United States Feb 2012 - Dec 2015
Sep 2014 86000 mi US $1100	A/C compressor cracked and was replaced.
Mar 2015 89000 mi US $40	Differential input leaking. Differential input seal replaced.

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Jul 2010 - Aug 2011
Jan 2010 110000 mi	rear trailing arm bushing, exhaust manifolds replaced, transmission fluid, rear differential fluid, o2 sensors replaced
Aug 2011 125000 mi US $500	Alternator Alternator

BMW 3-Series in Washington, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2016
Apr 2011 57000 mi US $184	Driver side LED tail light assembly was $184 from tischer bmw online. I installed myself (3 bolts). My indy quoted $250 for the job installed.

BMW 3-Series in Alberta, Canada Aug 2011 - Nov 2016
Aug 2012 107760 mi C $800	Main belt tensioner failed and belt broke. Had to replace all pulley and belts.
Oct 2016 134540 mi C $750	Replaced thermostat, radiator hoses, fan switch, coolant bottle and fan clutch. All needed replacement.

BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2010 - Jun 2011
Oct 2010 46000 mi US $175	Rear axle seals need to be replaced. I am also getting ready to install a new power steering pump.

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2018
Aug 2010 25000 mi US $360	right front window regulator replaced
Sep 2010 27000 mi US $200	interior passenger door trip came loose and had to be re-glued. First re-gluing unsuccessful so car was returned to have the part re-glued. actuator for passenger door lock quit working. Door will not unlock with key fob (but will lock with it). Door must be manually unlocked from the inside. Not fixed due to lack of time and cost. Will repair at a later time.
Sep 2012 45000 mi US $150	Headlight (HID) intermittently on/off on one headlight.
Nov 2013 55000 mi US $85	Ballast on xenon headlamp needed replacement
Sep 2016 75000 mi US $600	Passenger door not opening remotely Headlamp electrical not working
Dec 2016 76000 mi US $350	Replaced right rear wheel bearing
Apr 2017 77000 mi US $1000	Vanos refurbished
Mar 2018 82000 mi US $250	hose that carried steering fluid broke- replaced the hose, also preventatively replaced pump

BMW 3-Series in Maryland, United States Nov 2009 - Mar 2010
Dec 2009 77000 mi	High vibration in front end at 2000 rpm and 40-60 mph. Over the past 1.5 years there have been multiple parts replaced. 3 of the 4 cv joint boots in 2 occurrences. Then both control arms. no help. both front end drive shafts replaced this time. Thermostat replaced.

BMW 3-Series in Saskatchewan, Canada Mar 2016 - Oct 2016
Aug 2016 80480 mi C $400	Trouble with an injector and a coil.

BMW 3-Series in Oregon, United States Feb 2010 - Mar 2010
Mar 2010 61000 mi US $250	Passenger side window actuator was making a loud clicking noise Rear trailing arm bushings needed replacement.

BMW 3-Series in Maryland, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2011
May 2010 63000 mi US $1000	A/C compressor replaced. Tension pulley for alternator/water pump replaced.

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Aug 2011 - Mar 2013
Oct 2011 71000 mi US $120	drivers side xenon headlight began to not work and only come on on a hot start:car had been running more than 5 mins or outside temperature hot. Bulbs+ballasts swapped to diagnose problem.Ignitor replaced, very hard to disassemble headlight

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BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Jun 2011 - Jan 2012
Jul 2011 60000 mi US $3000	Poor cooling

BMW 3-Series in Missouri, United States May 2012 - Mar 2013
Mar 2013 149000 mi US $200	Gear position sensor replaced.

BMW 3-Series in Kentucky, United States Sep 2012 - Jun 2013
Mar 2013 70000 mi US $180	Cpv constant pressure valve needed replacement

BMW 3-Series in Michigan, United States Jul 2010 - Sep 2018
Jun 2011 71000 mi US $720	Clutch slave cylinder position sensor was intermittent, causing no starts and transmission light to come on.
Sep 2011 74000 mi US $3500	Transmission SMG pump causing vehicle to go into neutral intermittently and had check transmission light. Replaced hydraulic pump.
Aug 2012 78200 mi US $130	Drivers power door lock intermittent operation. Sometimes had a hard time getting door to open from inside.
Apr 2013 79200 mi US $7	Oil leak at CPV valve. Replaced o-ring.
May 2013 79600 mi US $150	VANOS solenoid valve causing intermittent check engine light. Replaced with remanufactured unit.
Jun 2013 80000 mi US $90	Crack found in chassis at rear subframe mounting point. Removed differential, exhaust, gas tank and rear subframe. Welded in reinforcement plates at subframe mounting points, cutout access holes and reinforced from inside and reassemble. Tie rod adjustment frozen and would not allow a proper alignment to be performed.
Jun 2015 85000 mi US $160	Power steering pump noisy and not providing must boost. Replaced pump, pulley, fluid.
Jun 2018 101000 mi US $7	B pillar fabric covering came loose on both side. Removed panels and re-glued on fabric.

BMW 3-Series in Washington, United States Aug 2014 - Mar 2018
Feb 2015 122300 mi US $75	ignition coil
Mar 2017 125000 mi US $100	replace #3 cyl ignition coil
Aug 2017 125000 mi US $200	replace plugs and coils. Inspect valve train and vanos.

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BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Dec 2012 - Jan 2017
Jan 2013 76200 mi US $180	Needed my torque converter replaced Ignition coil
May 2013 67000 mi US $4500	Moonroof control mechanisms failed, requiring full replacement Steering wheel sensor, which replays to traction control system, was out, leading to intermittent traction control failure A/C would intermittently stop working: either cold air flow would cease, or the system would shut down entirely
Jun 2013 67000 mi US $210	Ignition coil failed
Dec 2013 72000 mi US $250	An ignition coil went out, for the third time in the past year; I had the mechanic replace the broken one as well as the other three that hadn't yet been replaced
Nov 2014 78000 mi US $600	Starter died and needed replacement
Jan 2015 66700 mi US $400	Bushing replacement
Sep 2016 88000 mi US $400	External thermometer sensor was broken
Jan 2017 78000 mi	A/C not functioning - unknown reason

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BMW 3-Series in Nevada, United States Nov 2014 - Dec 2014
Nov 2014 123000 mi US $375	Water pump started to go out. Bought an aftermarket one and just paid for labor only.

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BMW 3-Series in New Hampshire, United States Oct 2013 - Oct 2013
Oct 2013 108000 mi US $400	Oil sealant needed replacement

BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Apr 2009 - Mar 2013
Aug 2009 75000 mi US $600	Thermostat failed in open position. Replaced thermostat to fix problem. Also replaced other cooling system components as a preventative measure.
Oct 2010 86000 mi	Sunroof was stuck in open position. Found that track mechanism has become tangled. Had to drop the headliner and perform extensive work to repair track mechanism.
Mar 2011 91000 mi US $30	Low on refrigerant. Recharged.
May 2011 93000 mi US $725	AC compressor went bad. Replaced compressor, condenser, expansion valve, and drier.
Jul 2011 96000 mi US $100	Suspension a bit loose and car drifts at speed. Replaced Rear Trailing Arm Bushings. Symptoms better but not completely resolved.
Aug 2011 96500 mi	Small vacuum line to emissions control device broke. Replaced with new line and problem was resolved.
Jan 2012 88700 mi US $200	Water pump leaking coolant.
Mar 2012 102000 mi	Passenger seat would not lock into position. Removed the seat and reinstalled and it now functions properly.
Jul 2012 105000 mi	Battery Safety Terminal (BST) was setting an SRS code even though the BST had never deployed. I used scanner software to deactivate the BST, otherwise the parts for the repair would have costs $250+.
Dec 2012 108000 mi US $75	Had to replace all crankcase ventilation lines due to leaks. Resolved leaks and poor cold-start performance issue.

BMW 3-Series in District of Columbia, United States Sep 2013 - Jan 2014
Sep 2013 68000 mi US $4000	Thermostat
Jan 2014 71000 mi	GM5 control unit died. Windows, locks don't work properly.

BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Dec 2006 - Jun 2018
Jan 2007 38000 mi	The car was shifting harshly down to the final gears. The dealer did a reset and the problem went away.
Nov 2007 52000 mi US $750	Air intake sensor was damaged.
Sep 2010 84000 mi US $250	Had to change the rear passenger wheel bearings.
Oct 2013 120000 mi US $350	Wheel bearing on rear passenger side started to get loud. Wheel bearing replaced at independent shop. $80 for parts, and the rest was labor.

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BMW 3-Series in New York, United States May 2015 - Jun 2017
Aug 2015 197100 mi	Replaced idler pulley,replaced oil filter housing gasket that was leaking.

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BMW 3-Series in Connecticut, United States Aug 2016 - Jun 2021
Mar 2017 32000 mi US $180	Replaced leaking power steering hose.
Apr 2017 32000 mi US $135	Power steering lines were leaking. Purchased new lines from independent hose shop and replaced them.
May 2018 35000 mi US $500	New springs, rear trailing arm bushings, new upper shock mounts

BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Jun 2015 - Apr 2016
Oct 2015 36200 mi US $625	The engine check light came was apparently due to a bad "post catalytic" oxygen sensor. The part was $248 and the remainder was labor.

BMW 3-Series in Kentucky, United States Aug 2012 - Sep 2016
Sep 2016 81000 mi US $250	Convertible top wouldn't seal completely

BMW 3-Series in Delaware, United States Feb 2013 - Mar 2016
Mar 2016 89000 mi US $50	Left front brake caliper piston seized. Opted to replace with a good used part instead of rebuilding the caliper or buying rebuilt caliper.

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BMW 3-Series in California, United States Nov 2006 - Mar 2015
Jun 2006 21030 mi	replace SMG switch
Oct 2007 42090 mi US $625	replace muffler hangers and voltage regulators
Aug 2013 89000 mi US $500	needed a new exhaust hangar

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Oct 2012 - Jun 2015
Nov 2012 76700 mi US $75	Final Stage Unit (blower motor resistor)
May 2014 88000 mi US $160	Coil pack Ecu cooling fan
Jan 2015 80500 mi US $735	Fuel pump and relay

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BMW 3-Series in California, United States Oct 2012 - Jun 2018
Nov 2012 128000 mi US $487	Replace Front Lower Control Arm Bushings Parts: Control Arm Bushing Set cost 177.18 (parts) Work 2.5 hours at 90/hr (Labor) Passenger door wouldn't unlock. Had replaced the fuses, but still didn't seem to work. Thought the door was double locked due to bad engineering. Shop replaced the fuses again and it worked. Cost $0.00 Change RF turn signal bulb and broke the housing upon reinserting due to weak plastic. Has shop replace entire turn signal lens. Part cost: 53.47 Labor:0.00
Apr 2013 133700 mi US $651	Intake Manifold Adjuster Part $300. Crankshaft Breather Hose Part $19. Intake Boot Part $19. 2nd Intake Boot Part $19. Labor 255. Mileage 133K
Jun 2013 137000 mi US $220	Put 4 new tires on car, ABS started acting up and then exclamation (orange) warning symbol next to drive mode lit up. Brake lights didn't work. Replaced brake module $80 part $40 labor(friend). Xenon headlight $100 part free labor
Sep 2014 152000 mi	Alternator went out. Having it rebuilt by a private person who is a certified BMW mechanic. Car wanted to stall with air on. Wouldn't pass emissions. Engine code said it was running rich. Turned out to be clogged air filters with bugs. New filters. No more stalling, no more codes.
Apr 2015 156000 mi US $450	Transmission fluid leaking.
Apr 2018 161000 mi US $600	Engine was taken apart, new seals put in, hoses replaced. Self job. Engine still runs a little rough, but no more leaks.

BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Nov 2012 - Sep 2013
Dec 2012 81000 mi US $125	Front kidney grills broken
Jun 2013 84000 mi US $500	Rear trunk lip replaced

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BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Apr 2011 - Jun 2022
Sep 2011 97340 mi	Glove box lock stuck, but could be opened with key.
Oct 2011 97960 mi	Convertible roof jammed open and couldn't be operated. Used manual override to open roof, aligned broken part so roof could be temporarily operated. Re-aligned sensor so fault light would deactivate and trunk could be opened.
Nov 2011 98660 mi C $600	Oil leak. New gasket Rear suspension, joints worn Front suspesion links worn Trunk release switches inside car and at trunk not working
Dec 2011 99200 mi C $180	Electrical wire required repair to fix trunk valet lock function Convertible top liner trim part replaced
Jan 2012 100440 mi C $100	Change driverside Xenon headlight bulb, requires removal of airbox
Feb 2012 101140 mi	Convertible hardtop locator electical contact cracked and caused failure of rear defog and all interior lights. Discovered by a different shop than the one that caused it. Able to repair the connector.
Sep 2012 109120 mi C $160	Convertible Flap Motor for Convertible Top Cover Flap gear worn
Aug 2013 114700 mi C $1000	Control arm assembly and associated bushings Replace thermostat and water pump Replace pads
Sep 2013 115320 mi	Cracked vent replaced. Likely from car detailing service, but not sure.
Nov 2013 117180 mi C $25	Replaced upper intake hose. Intake boot had visible signs of wear and cracks, but no engine problems or warning lights had resulted yet.
Apr 2014 121300 mi C $800	Seized rear caliper
Sep 2014 126480 mi C $700	Middle muffler replaced due to crack at inlet pipe connection Rubber intake boot crack due to aging
Jan 2015 120420 mi C $1000	Seized front caliper
Jun 2015 132060 mi C $3000	Clutch slipping. Replace clutch and flywheel Low oil light on, level ok, replace oil level sensor
Oct 2015 134220 mi C $300	Vacuum hose nipple to gas filter broken
Dec 2016 145700 mi C $350	Expansion tank and hose replacement
Feb 2017 146320 mi C $1800	Steering position sensor Gas peddle position sensor Front wheel bearing
Mar 2018 155000 mi C $1800	Replace failed alternator Battery failure due to alternator failure Light control module failure due to alternator failure
Jul 2018 157480 mi C $100	Convertible top liner c pillar repair Convertible top slide cover repair
Sep 2018 158720 mi	Baker plate failure
Jan 2022 180420 mi C $1800	Frozen pcv, valve leading to cover failure

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BMW 3-Series in Mississippi, United States Dec 2008 - Jun 2010
Aug 2008 58000 mi US $300	New alternator. Done at an independant shop.
Nov 2008 60000 mi US $125	New thermostat. Independent shop.
Mar 2009 72000 mi US $857	Replace control arm bushings. Replace valve cover gasket. It was leaking oil over the metal shields producing burning smell inside the cabine.
Jun 2009 78000 mi US $248	Water pump failed. Replaced with updated one. (metal impeller) Water pump failed. Replaced with updated one (metal impeller)

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BMW 3-Series in North Carolina, United States Jul 2009 - Sep 2010
Aug 2010 95000 mi US $670	Red oil light intermittently flashed, then stopped. No power problems. Car still ran great. Mechanic checked oil level, filter, and oil pressure. No problems. Cluster working too. Determined that the oil pressure switch should be replaced. a quart of oil leaked out during a 24 hr period, had to change shops for reliability.

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BMW 3-Series in South Africa Dec 2008 - Sep 2015
Sep 2012 115940 mi R 8000	Replaced faulty window regulator on driver window. Replaced control arm bushes on front suspension.

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BMW 3-Series in California, United States Oct 2010 - Dec 2010
Dec 2010 89000 mi	dash warning that washer fluid low. hose to headlight washers was leaking. Major labor bill to pull off bumper to access. Not worth it for an useless accessory. Capped hose at tank so stop leak. Windshield washer works fine

BMW 3-Series in Colorado, United States Apr 2012 - Apr 2012
Apr 2012 195000 mi US $4000	car was making a strange clunking sound when I turned hard to left.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Dec 2006 - Mar 2010
Jan 2007 50000 mi US $800	Had them check cooling system , bad water pump and theromstat both were replaced and covered by original warranty. Other things done were routine, all fluids were flushed.

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BMW 3-Series in California, United States Mar 2008 - Jan 2012
Jul 2009 61000 mi US $50	replaced front driver door speaker ring
Jul 2010 81000 mi US $75	Water pump shaft broke
Dec 2011 108000 mi US $400	accessory belt broke

BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Mar 2010 - Jul 2022
Apr 2010 40000 mi	Noise from engine pulleys and idler. Replaced along with ribbed V belt. Chassis noise noticed. Front end aluminum flex plate was cracked and was replaced. Lower control arm bushings also replaced. Engine oil pressure switch leaking. Replaced.
May 2013 58000 mi US $915	Battery light came on during road trip on back roads. Battery discharged and car died after approx. 45 minutes driving, stranding us along side of the road. Car was transported via flatbed to BMW of Asheville, who replaced alternator.
Dec 2013 60000 mi US $1283	Defective window regulators both front windows (drivers and passengers)
May 2014 61000 mi US $70	Ventilation blower stopped working. Replacement of Final Stage Resister (FSR) resolved problem. Ordered part online and completed DIY replacement.
Jul 2014 62000 mi US $474	Right rear window regulator failure.
May 2015 65600 mi US $441	Right side differential seal leak
Nov 2015 68000 mi US $2350	Airbag light. Faulty sensor replaced Oil leak valve cover gasket Intermittent issue with door lock/unlocking
Jan 2017 72000 mi US $1258	Thermostat failed. Preemptively replaced water pump. Drivers airbag recall completed.

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BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Aug 2015 - Aug 2015
Aug 2015 44000 mi US $60	Radiator hose failed, leaking coolant. Replaced hose.

BMW 3-Series in Vermont, United States Nov 2012 - Feb 2013
Jan 2013 US $450	Broken Axle Shaft

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BMW 3-Series in Minnesota, United States May 2013 - Jul 2014
Feb 2014 98300 mi US $200	Transmission went into limp mode. Sensor in transmission replaced.
Mar 2014 100000 mi US $500	Expansion tank and hoses needed to be replaced Blower motor replaced

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Nov 2011 - Jun 2015
Dec 2011 100000 mi US $125	Replaced light control module.
Jan 2012 113500 mi US $50	Replaced windshield/cowl seal.
Mar 2013 112000 mi US $75	Replace driver window regulator Repair broken door lock
Aug 2013 115000 mi US $122	Replaced rear shocks. One of the two had started to fail.
Jan 2014 102800 mi US $14	Ground short in tail light assembly.
Nov 2014 123800 mi US $60	Replaced LCM
Jan 2015 125500 mi US $500	Replaced entire cooling system.

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BMW 3-Series in Alberta, Canada Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018 96100 mi C $150	Window regulator

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Mar 2015 - Sep 2017
Apr 2015 189600 mi C $800	Relace front axle and boot wipers failed
May 2015 190900 mi C $200	A rear hatch bracket supporting a gas-filled strut rusted thru and failed. Replaced brackets on both sides and re-installed struts.
Oct 2015 195500 mi C $993	Alternator, Belt, battery replced
Nov 2015 196200 mi	Torn CV Boot - repaired under warranty
Dec 2015 196540 mi C $300	Parking brake failed and broke causing damage to pad
Jan 2016 196840 mi C $170	Short under hood - slowly draining battery.
May 2017 203980 mi C $950	repair seized parking brake

BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Jun 2014 - Dec 2017
Sep 2014 101000 mi US $250	headlight bucket replaced after being melted by improperly seated bulb
Jan 2015 113700 mi US $350	window regulator replaced
Jul 2015 109500 mi US $200	valve cover replaced, vanos seals replaced fuel pump failed
Jan 2017 108800 mi	seized calipers replaced secondary air check valve
May 2017 138000 mi US $200	both post-cat O2 sensors replaced
Jun 2017 140000 mi US $300	oil filter housing gasket

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jul 2014 - Jul 2014
Jul 2014 175000 mi US $600	radiator, res. tank, ac fan

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BMW 3-Series in South Africa Sep 2015 - Jan 2022
Dec 2015 116560 mi R 8000	Clutch kit,including flywheelh Replaced engine mountings
Feb 2016 117180 mi R 2000	Fuel gauge was inaccurate and car would run out of petrol when the range still showed 180ks.Replaced fuel pump and sender unit
Jul 2018 126480 mi R 1270	Replaced flywheel Replaced all shock absorbers

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BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Sep 2011 - Jan 2012
Oct 2011 153000 mi US $1200	The head gasket was cracked and leaking oil slowly, hot oil fell on hoses that deteriorated them. All was replaced and working fine.

BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Sep 2009 - Mar 2010
Nov 2009 51000 mi US $508	Replaced alternator.

BMW 3-Series in Oregon, United States Mar 2015 - Jun 2019
Sep 2016 202000 mi US $80	Replaced Blower Motor Final Stage (Resistor)
Apr 2017 207000 mi US $220	Replaced upper radiator hose and water pump.

BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2008 - Jun 2011
Jan 2010 US $37	Left front blinker went out first time-fixed. Now same blinker doesnt work again...

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Oct 2007 - Mar 2010
Nov 2007 82000 mi US $1178	Left rear window stuck in down position. Also right front window making grinding noise. Both window regulators were replaced.
Mar 2008 88000 mi US $593	Replaced front lower control arm. Removed and replaced the front thrust rod bushing.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Feb 2007 - Mar 2011
Aug 2007 95000 mi US $850	Control arm bushings worn, required replacing control arms. Stinky smell from A/C after compressor is turned off and the fan is still running. Conditioned A/C, helped a little.
Nov 2007 97000 mi US $50	Torque converter failed and needed to be replaced. CAT O2 sensor threw check engine fault and needed to be replaced.
Jan 2008 99000 mi US $50	Sunroof wouldn't close sometimes. Rattle from underneath the car. Started after previous torque converter fix by dealer. Turned out they forgot to tighten loose front splash panel during previous repair.
Aug 2008 106000 mi US $75	Windshield fluid pump leaked -- replaced.
Jun 2009 119000 mi US $150	Had intermittent indication that rear tail-light was burned out. Turned out to be an intermittent contact. Noise at acceleration thought to have come from engine, but turned out to be MPG gauge.
Nov 2009 127100 mi US $506	replaced spring-type belt tensioner with hydraulic belt tensioner; replaced pulley adjuster and offset idler replaced fan clutch;
Jul 2010 134000 mi US $730	fuel pump stopped working, required towing and replacement
Dec 2010 140000 mi US $350	electrical burning smell in cabin caused by broken seal (forgot which) next to cabin air intake

BMW 3-Series in North Carolina, United States Jan 2005 - Apr 2009
Jul 2005	Sunroof had to be repaired. Known problem.
Oct 2006 38500 mi US $40	Rear light failure. Bulbs replaced.
Jan 2007 40925 mi US $200	Rear light failure again. Replaced taillight connectors due to scorching around the connectors.
Aug 2007 45000 mi US $420	Driver side rear window will not go up. Replaced left rear window regulator and insulation.
Dec 2008 56500 mi US $900	Pulley broke causing engine to overheat. Car towed to dealership. Replaced expansion tank, fan, and pulleys.
Jan 2009 57000 mi US $485	Replace power steering line.
Apr 2009 58500 mi US $2000	Transmission seal leak. Lower arm control bushings worn. Need to be replaced.

BMW 3-Series in Arkansas, United States Mar 2007 - Mar 2010
Sep 2007 71000 mi US $350	idler pulley and belts

BMW 3-Series in Saskatchewan, Canada - Dec 2009
Dec 2009 58900 mi C $400	Water pump and thermostat

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BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Apr 2006 - Mar 2020
Aug 2006 40157 mi US $790	Replace alternator and battery
Dec 2006 42555 mi US $228	Replace DME relay and tighten air intake boot due to check engine light on
Sep 2007 47000 mi US $941	Right front CV axle boot and inner boot clinging grease. Repair included replacement of both inner and out boot plus four wheel alignment Fan clutch wobbling. Replaced unit.
Jun 2008 50000 mi US $497	Rear differential mount leaking. Installed shft seal and rubber mount. Parts 60.60; labor $436
Dec 2008 52000 mi US $434	Persistent burning odor caused by oil leak requiring gasket set replacement.
Dec 2010 62000 mi US $439	Several pulley and belt tensioners replaced to eliminate belt/bearing noise
Apr 2012 70000 mi US $238	Worn intake hoses for emissions system
Jul 2012 72000 mi US $400	Oxygen sensors replaced (first time!)
Feb 2013 82800 mi US $450	Replace driver and passenger window motors and regulators Cracked intake manifold
Mar 2013 84000 mi US $1085	Broken front hub and bearing which was replaced Replaced front axle driveshaft and universal joints
Nov 2014 100000 mi US $2557	Replaced front control arm and bushings Replaced front axle boots oil filter housing leak
Dec 2015 107000 mi US $1000	Emission control component
May 2016 109000 mi US $300	Drivers side power window motors replaced
Nov 2016 110700 mi US $325	Broken water pump and can belt
Dec 2016 112000 mi	Cracked radiator. Replaced along with hose
Apr 2017 114480 mi US $900	Needed all four rotors and brake pads replaced
Jun 2017 115000 mi US $600	replaced upper and lower air boots and replaced air pump mounts

BMW 3-Series in Wisconsin, United States May 2015 - Apr 2017
May 2015 158000 mi US $300	Coolant overflow reservoir
Sep 2015 162000 mi	Original paint failing all around the car at the lowest seam, in areas that have not had any damage.
Mar 2017 171000 mi US $1000	Rusted leaking brake lines

BMW 3-Series in Utah, United States Jun 2007 - Mar 2010
Dec 2007 71000 mi	Thermostat failure, stuck open. Second thermostat with same problem. Replaced again. Fuel gauge erratic indication. Left rear view mirror not setting for key used. The error codes were cleared but I am still having a hard shift between 1st and 2nd gear. It sounds like I need the transmission and engine software updated (150 dollars) I cleaned off the terminals and pounded on the bottom of the fuel tank with my fist. I believe the float was stuck.
Feb 2008 72000 mi US $650	Noticed steering wheel vibration when power applied to engine. Not related to brakes.

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BMW 3-Series in North Carolina, United States Jan 2008 - Mar 2009
Jul 2008 85000 mi US $500	one rear shock absorber leaked fluid, so replaced both rear shocks.
Sep 2008 88000 mi US $250	Coolant expansion tank had crack. was replaced.
Mar 2009 92000 mi US $700	Coolant leak: replace radiator. Service engine light: lean mixture & misfire codes. Problem traced to damaged upper intake boot. Part replaced.

BMW 3-Series in West Virginia, United States Jan 2010 - Nov 2013
Apr 2013 43300 mi	Window regulator.

BMW 3-Series in Idaho, United States Feb 2008 - Nov 2010
Jul 2008 60000 mi US $250	Leak in coolant system hosing.
Aug 2008 60000 mi US $300	Repair window regulator on right (passenger) window.

BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Feb 2016 - Jun 2018
Jun 2016 179000 mi US $150	Interior cabin fan was running intermittently despite car being off. Replaced blower motor resistor.
Sep 2016 181000 mi	Replaced shocks, struts and mounts due to blown suspension.
Jun 2018 185000 mi US $600	Replaced PCV valve

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Oct 2008 - Feb 2011
Feb 2011 115000 mi US $390	worn valve cover gasket leaks oil to ignition coil, replace ignition coil on cylinder 1

BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2008 - Mar 2010
Apr 2008 96000 mi US $80	Right rear tail light inop. Electrical connector damaged, I have been told this is common for this year 3 series. Brake light and turn signal would not word on driver side. One year ago I had the passenger side connector replaced.
Jul 2008 98000 mi US $580	Replaced alternator as it was inop.
May 2009 103000 mi US $600	Check engine light. Intake and exhaust sensors needed replacement.

BMW 3-Series in Alabama, United States Feb 2013 - Oct 2014
Jul 2013 122700 mi US $125	Valve cover gasket replaced No visiible leaks found, system working, . A/C recharged

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Aug 2006 - Jul 2016
Jan 2007 65000 mi US $50	Replace HID igniter control box
Aug 2007 70000 mi US $85	Replaced window regulator in driver's door
Sep 2007 71000 mi US $20	Replace timing chain tensioner.
Jul 2008 76000 mi US $100	Replace passenger front window regulator
Aug 2008 77000 mi US $30	CEL code indicated weak mixture - replaced cracked rubber intake boot.
Mar 2009 81000 mi US $100	Replace right rear window regulator.
Sep 2009 87000 mi US $100	Replace right rear window regulator again.
Jun 2010 93000 mi US $70	Check engine light and code indicated thermostat jammed open. Replaced thermostat.
Nov 2010 97000 mi US $60	Replace final stage resistor to cure intermittent fan speed control problem.
Aug 2011 105000 mi US $110	Replace intake camshaft position sensor
Jan 2012 117500 mi US $200	Replace VANOS piston seals and CCVV.
Mar 2012 110000 mi	False low engine oil warning light - replaced oil level sensor.
Oct 2012 117000 mi US $120	Door remote locking and unlocking was intermittent - fixed by repair to GM5 electronic control module.
Nov 2014 146100 mi	Replace broken window regulator in left rear door.
Oct 2015 157000 mi US $250	Replace crank case vent valve and various vacuum hoses
Feb 2016 161600 mi US $150	Replaced both rear window regulators

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BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Sep 2011 - Dec 2012
Jul 2012 121500 mi US $100	Replaced Front Lower Control Arm Bushings.

BMW 3-Series in North Carolina, United States Mar 2009 - Apr 2011
Apr 2009 85000 mi US $4	Bad stumble on fuel injectors caused misfire on 2 cylinders. No activation of CEL. Used quality fuel injector cleaner and full tank of premium gas and problem corrected self.
Dec 2009 97000 mi US $600	Replaced drivers side front axle assembly
Jan 2010 98000 mi US $500	Replace passenger side drive axle assembly

BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Mar 2009 - Jun 2011
Apr 2009 89000 mi US $567	The thermostat and sensor for the cooling system needed to be repaired. While doing that repair, old belts and hoses were replaced - maintenance items.

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BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Jul 2012 - Apr 2016
Oct 2012 103500 mi US $750	Rough Idle and occasional dying when cold. Replaced ICV (Intake Control Valve). Jittery feedback in the steering wheel. Replaced front control arm bushings and got an alignment. Problem fixed.
Jan 2013 106300 mi US $150	Replaced fuel pump. Replaced DISA valve, aka adjuster unit. It sounded like a spray paint can being shaken when engine was running.
Mar 2013 108000 mi US $400	Pulley failed and serpentine belt shredded. Replaced mechanical tensioner with hydraulic tensioner. Replaced all pulleys, and both belts.
Jan 2014 108300 mi US $40	Leaking oil from engine bay. Replaced the engine's valve cover gasket. Fixed.
Apr 2016 140000 mi US $200	Radiator sprung a leak and was replaced.

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Jun 2012 - Jan 2015
Oct 2012 118000 mi	CAR IS IN SHOP NOW. SERVICE ENGINE. LITE ON PLUS control arm bushings, et rear axle mount
Feb 2013 135600 mi US $378	PCV valve
Sep 2013 157000 mi	Cooling system leak, replaced all system components ie expansion tank, radiator, and hoses, and a header. Leak fixed
Jan 2015 129000 mi US $1500	The repairs have not yet been done. The repair items are the water pump, power steering pump vacuum coupling and rebuilding the rack and pinion.

BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Jan 2013 - Sep 2014
Mar 2014 112000 mi US $220	Vacuum lines were broken Rain molding came apart again.
Aug 2014 123600 mi	Window trim coming apart.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jan 2009 - Jan 2011
Jul 2009 110000 mi US $70	Thermometer for outside temperature
Aug 2009 95000 mi US $3000	Belts, Coolant(anti-freeze) system, wiper-fluid pump.
Dec 2009 118000 mi US $550	window regulators, front windows. they would not go up once they went down.
Jul 2010 126200 mi US $102	Clip attaching window to window regulator broke leading to a cracking noise when using driver window. It was a $2 part but $100 in labor. Kinda sickening but that's the price you pay to drive a BMW.

BMW 3-Series in Oregon, United States Oct 2008 - Apr 2009
Apr 2009 46000 mi US $70	Second window regulator replaced.

BMW 3-Series in Georgia, United States Feb 2009 - Apr 2012
Mar 2012 110000 mi US $700	Cooling fan clutch broken

BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2009 - Dec 2011
Oct 2011 119000 mi US $400	Front ball joints

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jun 2009 - Jan 2013
Aug 2009 98000 mi US $1700	Cooling system: Replaced cracked radiator surge container and broken air vent.
Oct 2010 105000 mi US $600	Cracked oil strainer caused vacuum leak engine not running correctly.
Jun 2011 108000 mi	replaced brake booster causing vacuum leak.
Nov 2011 116700 mi US $340	Oil leak from gasket between engine block and adapter for oil filter. Emissions control having to do with catalytic converter

BMW 3-Series in Ohio, United States Dec 2007 - Jun 2015
Jul 2008 60000 mi US $544	"Found both rear coil springs broken during inspection.Replaced both.+33-53-575 16FRU." "C/S there is a right tail lamp message displayed at times but when checked the lamps are working.Bulletin 63-03-06 taillight grounds.Installed additional grounds to taillight.00 56 867 6FRU."
Nov 2008 64000 mi US $61	"Customer states he has a clunk under the car when he stops and again when he starts.Almost like a ball rolling around (in the trunk)".Control arm bushing "Customer states there is a downshift clunk when you come to a stop and start letting off the bra
Jun 2009 73000 mi US $134	"Clunk" in rear suspension described earlier revisited with independent tech who states: "Appears to be the beginning of the E46 subfame issue. Customer will monitor and await results of the class action law suit."
Jul 2009 74000 mi US $690	failed alternator
Jun 2011 93000 mi US $118	recharge A/C add compressor oil
May 2012 102800 mi US $7	The computer showed a false code. Dealer changed the real brake/turn signal bulbs anyway. It seems to have worked.
Nov 2013 118000 mi US $600	replace control arm bushings
Oct 2014 125700 mi US $1604	replace windshield washer pump. intake runner, plugs, breather and oil separator hose thermostat assembly

BMW 3-Series in Kansas, United States Sep 2011 - Dec 2012
Jan 2012 112000 mi US $150	Check transmission light came on
Mar 2012 114000 mi US $1800	Changed gasket, thermostat Power stearing pump replaced
Jul 2012 120800 mi US $1000	radiator crack, replaced radiator and expansion tank
Dec 2012 128000 mi US $700	belts, pulley broker. replaced.

BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Sep 2013 - Dec 2013
Oct 2013 160800 mi	After cooling system overhaul car still overheats sporadically.

BMW 3-Series in British Columbia, Canada Sep 2007 - Sep 2021
Mar 2008 62000 mi C $220	Oil level sensor malfunctioned.
Apr 2008 64480 mi C $660	Leak coming from thermostat. Thermostat housing replaced. Head gasket leak.
Jul 2008 66340 mi C $300	Steering ball joints.
Oct 2009 74400 mi C $30	Replaced tail light bulb socket wiring harness plug, left rear tail light
Nov 2010 80260 mi C $7	Taillight failure warning due to poor ground design in tail lights. Spliced a second ground wire an attached to tail light cluster as per bimmerforum diy. $7 in parts and 10 minutes per side. Problem fixed.
Apr 2011 82460 mi C $150	check engine light activated by one malfunctioning oxygen sensor. both oxygen sensors replaced as a precaution. Repair successful.
Jan 2012 83040 mi C $36	Replaced hose leading to the secondary air injection pump. The hose hadn't failed but was in poor shape where it connected to the pump. I wasn't getting any warning/check engine lights showing yet.
Aug 2012 92880 mi C $1020	HVAN fan speed blowing erratically. Blower motor final stage resistor replaced Acc. Belt Tensioner / AC belt tensioner / Idler pulley replaced.
Mar 2013 98580 mi C $500	Oil pan gasket and the seal btwn the dip stick and block were weeping oil.
Mar 2016 114080 mi C $400	Valve cover gasket was seeping. Gasket was replaced.

BMW 3-Series in Tennessee, United States Nov 2010 - Jan 2011
Jul 2010 210000 mi US $500	gaskets
Dec 2010 217000 mi US $100	Coil pack blown. Replaced.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States - Apr 2007
Apr 2007 72000 mi US $400	Had to replace my lower control arms, bushing which came out to be $400 in parts and did my own labor.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Oct 2014 - Oct 2014
Oct 2014 170000 mi US $2000	Engine had idling problems at low speeds. Frequent piston misfires.

BMW 3-Series in Colorado, United States Aug 2015 - Sep 2015
Aug 2015 134000 mi US $1100	Power steering Radiator

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Dec 2013 - Dec 2014
Oct 2014 117000 mi US $725	Oxygen sensor problem could not get car to smog. Computer software update required.

BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Nov 2013 - Jan 2014
Jan 2014 154000 mi US $1500	Drivers side window stopped working, car would not start, headlight covers fogged, reverse light not working, break pedal squeaking.

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BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States - Nov 2007
Nov 2007 96500 mi US $3700	Service II inspection, 4 new tires mounted and balanced, replaced AC compressor and dryer. Replaced headlamp lense due to fogging issue.

BMW 3-Series in Washington, United States Sep 2013 - Sep 2014
Dec 2013 112000 mi US $500	The entire cooling system failed at the same time. Had to replace the thermostat, reservoir, fan clutch, hoses, & hot air valve after the thermostat failed on the freeway and the car began to overheat.
Sep 2014 130000 mi US $800	ICV broke, oil was spewing into exhaust

BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Sep 2012 - Oct 2012
Oct 2012 100000 mi US $200	we did not get it repaired yet. They wanted 1700 for the repair

BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2012 - Oct 2012
Oct 2012 75000 mi US $800	Had to replace the thermometer because the AC didn't work.

BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States May 2007 - Jun 2011
Jun 2009 95000 mi US $1500	Alternator and starter
Aug 2009 97000 mi US $450	Leaking water pump
Dec 2009 100000 mi US $600	Window regulators.
Nov 2010 112000 mi US $1500	Sensors that control engine idle. Compressor not functioning properly.

BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Apr 2013 - Jan 2017
Sep 2014 115000 mi	Rear suspension is shot. Need to change struts. Left axle boot is leaking Coolant leaking Rattle coming from radio/center console Sunroof doesn't open. Inner part is stuck.
Feb 2016 127000 mi	Oil leak Right axle boot leaking again Secondary air flow reporting error code Steering boot leak
Nov 2016 125000 mi	Replaced intake sensor as engine would not start Windshield pump leaking bad All steering hoses leaking
Jan 2017	Engine Mounts need replacing

BMW 3-Series in Rhode Island, United States Jan 2012 - Sep 2014
Feb 2012 148300 mi US $245	Thermostat replaced. Service code p0128.
Sep 2014 160000 mi US $600	Valve cover gasket replaced Replaced failing alternator Replaced broken rear spring

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Dec 2010 - Jun 2011
Jan 2011 86180 mi C $350	Leaky coolant expansion tank Replace front right axle shaft. vibration noise when turning
Feb 2011 86480 mi C $225	Replace cvv or oil separator and associated hoses due to age (140000km). A small amount of gunk was seen inside oil separator. Hoses were hardened and one of them had a crack on it.
Mar 2011 88040 mi C $300	Replaced leaky cooling thermostat and cooling hose between thermostat and radiator Replaced leaky cooling thermostat and cooling hose between thermostat and radiator

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BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Mar 2008 - Jun 2020
May 2010 84880 mi C $900	Suspension bushings worn
Oct 2010 89900 mi C $700	Dead battery replaced, alternator replaced
Jun 2013 124000 mi C $800	Valve cover gasket leak - replaced U joint was cracked - part replaced Rear bushings cracked, needed replacement
Aug 2013 126480 mi C $300	Hood would not open - latch inoperable Cables replaced, latches replaced
Aug 2014 139440 mi C $500	Rear shock leaking, replaced both
Mar 2015 146320 mi C $220	Valve Cover gasket oil leak - replace gasket
Oct 2016 166040 mi C $450	Intake manifold - valve not working causing engine to surge
May 2018 184140 mi C $300	Coolant recovery tank cracked, causing coolant leak

BMW 3-Series in Wisconsin, United States Aug 2003 - Jun 2011
Dec 2003 17900 mi	Replace exhaust camshaft position sensor Fix pass. seat rattle
Aug 2005 41200 mi	Replace mass airflow sensor
Feb 2006 48500 mi	Replace thermostat
Mar 2007 63500 mi US $208	Replace front sway bar link
Mar 2009 91000 mi	Rain rail separated and loose.
Jul 2009 96000 mi US $125	Replaced exterior window trim due to corrosion. Replaced driver's side mirror glass due to corrosion.
Sep 2009 96000 mi US $600	Replace worn front control arms and bushings.
Oct 2009 97000 mi US $25	Windshield wipers were not stopping in the full down position. Replaced the wiper relay.
Feb 2010 105000 mi US $100	CEL illuminated. Scan revealed failed radiator output temp sensor. Replaced sensor.
Sep 2010 109000 mi	Exterior door trim fell off and needed to be reattached.

BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Sep 2007 - Mar 2012
Apr 2007 110000 mi US $500	Alternator failed
Oct 2010 156000 mi US $140	fuel pump failed
Dec 2011 188000 mi US $50	window regulator failed

BMW 3-Series in Alberta, Canada Jan 2010 - Jun 2011
Mar 2010 29760 mi C $3000	front bushing needed repair. new tires.

BMW 3-Series in Alaska, United States Jun 2017 - Sep 2021
Jul 2017 175000 mi US $4500	Replaced water pump, cooling fan and several hoses. Replaced front struts, steering rack, tie rod ends, power steering hoses, and sway bar links Replaced serpentine belt and all idler pulleys
May 2018 180000 mi US $150	Replaced entire crankcase ventilation system

BMW 3-Series in Louisiana, United States Nov 2011 - Jul 2015
Nov 2012 134000 mi US $250	Power seat motor replaced (Driver side)

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Dec 2012 - Jun 2017
Apr 2013 89300 mi US $3800	Replaced AC system due to failing AC Compressor and Condenser Leak. Ventilation fan failing, replaced as well.

BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Apr 2008 - May 2011
May 2011 77000 mi US $300	Left rear window actuator replaced. Interior A and C pillar trim replaced.

BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Aug 2016 - Dec 2017
Jul 2017 139398 mi US $200	Bosch remanufactured steering rack replaced control arm driver side window regulator failed
Sep 2017 13994 mi US $566	power steering failing, making creaking noises etc. replaced power steering pump and drive belts

BMW 3-Series in South Carolina, United States Jul 2012 - Mar 2013
Sep 2012 72000 mi US $800	Lower control arms, Left and Right needed to be replaced. Bought the parts online, and had local shop do the work. Even then, it was $800. Hate to think what the dealer would have wanted.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Oct 2011 - May 2013
Mar 2013 145000 mi US $850	Several coolant leaks found. Replaced expansion tank, radiator and valve cover gasket.

BMW 3-Series in Nevada, United States May 2014 - Jun 2014
May 2014 151000 mi US $2300	Had random puffs of white smoke out the exhaust and slight loss of power. Replaced valve cover, valve cover gasket, oil filter housing. Problem is bad valve seals. Did not replace due to cost. Leaking coolant. Replaced thermostat.

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States - Feb 2009
Feb 2009 120000 mi US $90	Driver's side window regulator

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BMW 3-Series in Colorado, United States Dec 2014 - Jul 2018
Dec 2014 99000 mi US $2700	Antilock brake module and Master cylinder leaking which caused passenger side brake caliper to sieze.
May 2015 109600 mi US $165	Oil fluid level sensor failed. Required new part and oil change to replace.
Jun 2015 109000 mi US $248	Driver's side window regulator failed for the second time. Had to be replaced.
Sep 2015 111000 mi US $555	The power steering pump failed and was replaced
Dec 2015 114000 mi US $80	Window regulator failed again. Rear facing clip broke off of cable.
Dec 2016 121000 mi	The electric thermostat failed and had to be replaced.
Apr 2017 130000 mi US $1350	The front suspension needed a rebuild. The struts and strut bearings were worn out and also replaced the sway bar links (right side worn out) and upgraded the sway bar bushings. Used H&R springs and Bilstein B8 performance plus struts and shocks. Upgraded the rear springs and shocks used Bavauto reinforcement plates and heavy duty shock mounts.
Jun 2017 131000 mi US $370	Expansion tank ruptured, replaced radiator hoses, tank and thermostat
Jul 2018 142000 mi US $89	replace entire steering rack and pinion

BMW 3-Series in Oregon, United States Feb 2014 - Mar 2014
Mar 2014 147000 mi US $80	New plugs ABS speed sensor failed

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BMW 3-Series in South Africa May 2015 - Dec 2016
Apr 2016 102380 mi	Replaced thermostat.
Aug 2016 108520 mi R 19000	Losing water. Radiator was replaced, water bottle cracked by new thermostat. Dealer only waived labor charge, said that the failure was "normal." Replaced all ignition coils and spark plugs.

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BMW 3-Series in California, United States Aug 2006 - Mar 2010
Dec 2006 67000 mi US $310	Rear left side power windows broke.

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BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States May 2015 - Apr 2017
Aug 2016 67000 mi US $428	Replaced Oxygen Sensor post catalytic, bank 2

BMW 3-Series in California, United States May 2007 - Jan 2016
Jun 2007 63000 mi US $100	Front bumper support cracked, required replacement. Part was $15
Sep 2008 87000 mi US $400	Valve adjustment.
Sep 2009 107000 mi US $200	Passenger window fails to roll down; disassembled door to fix.
Feb 2010 113500 mi US $100	Ignition coil replaced, spark plugs & fuel filter replaced.
Nov 2010 126700 mi US $10	Broken left front anti-roll bar mount.
Nov 2011 136500 mi US $3900	valve adjust, variable cam solenoid, oil leak repair, power steering leak repair, window washer repair, bumper repair.
Jan 2012 137300 mi US $20	service light came on again; apparently cam position solenoid replacement part failed. mechanic is researching similar failures to determine best course.
Jun 2012 139000 mi US $150	Ignition coil needed replacement
Apr 2013 143200 mi US $1000	Exhaust cam timing
Sep 2013 145000 mi	Vanos adjustment. Mechanic misadjusted vanos on reassembly during earlier repair.
Jun 2014 153000 mi US $2400	replace alternator, battery frame cracking at swaybar mount passenger door lock actuator replaced
Sep 2015 166000 mi US $600	replaced front wheel bearing broken upper a-arm, rear
Jan 2016 141000 mi	sunroof shade stuck/broken. also, seats worn.

BMW 3-Series in New York, United States May 2013 - Mar 2016
Oct 2013 115200 mi US $750	replace worn front springs and rear control arm
Dec 2013 116000 mi US $200	Rear Trunk Handle Separated from Trunk
May 2014 116600 mi US $500	Left front wheel bearing
Feb 2015 120000 mi US $500	Leak from power steering hose Brake caliper was sticking and needed to be rebuilt/replaced Torn front axle boots
Jul 2015 123000 mi	Blown Rear Speaker Sagging interior liner

BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2010 - Dec 2015
Jun 2010 89000 mi US $1500	subframe cracked and bmw would not repair because crack was to small, had turner motor sport repair and strenghten subframe
Dec 2012 106000 mi US $1300	The abs light traction control stayed on. bleed brakes and put new fluid in, also had cooling flushed and replaced. door moldings fell off, replaced, total for this and other work 800 in parts and 500 in labor.
Jun 2014 130000 mi US $129	replaced spark plugs and coils
Apr 2015 132300 mi US $300	50-cent crush seal on vanos, rest labor; might have to replace vanos because of oil leak, fluid changes filter change

BMW 3-Series in Great Britain Feb 2010 - Jun 2011
Mar 2010 54000 mi	Car needed new engine so brought a used one from BM spares. After engine replacement replaced Crank shaft sensor V common problem on these cars.

BMW 3-Series in Arizona, United States Nov 2009 - May 2011
May 2010 50000 mi US $160	Replaced Ignition coils, as original coils are known to deteriorate over time. I felt about a dozen misses over a 2000 mi drive. The dealer who looked at it recommended replacement, but couldnt cover it under warranty, cause it hadn't thrown a code.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Feb 2017 - Jun 2022
Mar 2017 32000 mi US $250	Rear differential seal and pinion seal replaced to fix leaks.
Feb 2018 39569 mi US $3324	Brake fluid changed, AC and alternator belts, muffler hanger and rear trailing arm bushing replaced BMW Vanos (variable valve timing) system replaced with Dr. Vanos system (aftermarket).
Mar 2018 37158 mi US $240	Left front window regulator replaced
Jun 2018 38460 mi US $350	Replaced ignition coils and spark plugs
Aug 2018 39329 mi US $120	Right front wheel sensor replaced
Mar 2020 47544 mi US $1026	Front passenger airbag replaced in recall Front pads, sensors and rotors, rear pads and sensors replaced

BMW 3-Series in California, United States May 2008 - Nov 2015
Aug 2008 42000 mi US $500	Dying alternator killed battery as well.
Feb 2009 45000 mi US $325	Rear end felt loose during hard cornering. Research pointed to worn out RTABs, a known failure point on these cars (too much slop between bushing and trailing arm flange). Replaced with Powerflex RTABs by my mechanic. Rear end feels a lot more planted.
Mar 2011 56000 mi	Both window trims have delaminated. Very common problem on E46 coupes. Trim expands in heat and shears off adhesive. New trim material corrects issue. Dealer wants $1050 to replace old trim. Attempting to have BMWNA cover cost.
Apr 2011 57000 mi US $300	AC stopped blowing cold air. Final Stage Unit (FSU) replaced.
Nov 2011 59000 mi US $800	Replaced drooping interior door trim on both sides. Well known problem on early E46 coupes due to differing rates of thermal expansion between rubber portion (pinch sensor) of trim and fabric portion of trip, shearing the adhesive between . Replaced high pitch horn. And low pitch horn while we were at it. Replaced PS wiper arm due to poor wiper performance on that side despite trying new blades and bending old arm to make better contact with windshield.
Feb 2013 62000 mi US $75	Replaced windshield washer pump that was leaking and causing a low fluid condition.
Aug 2014 64000 mi US $130	Rear view mirror electroluminant element started to cloud (known issue with the round mirrors). Elected to have it repaired by Radar-Mirror.com rather than have it replaced by OEM (not sure if that's still an option).
Nov 2015 65000 mi	Passenger side door fails to reliably unlock outside handle remotely. Interior handle still works. BMW Tech said that lock control module needs to be replaced. Apparently there's a module for everything in a BMW.

BMW 3-Series in Indiana, United States May 2010 - Jun 2011
Jul 2010 83000 mi US $800	vanos oil return line blew off, leaking oil all over engine and passenger side of engine bay into wheel well. Oil was dripping down to exhaust manifold causing it to burn off as well (lots of white smoke). line popped off on the highway

BMW 3-Series in Tennessee, United States Nov 2014 - Jul 2022
Mar 2016 53000 mi US $14	The windshield washer pump was leaking. A service part and a short repair involving removing the passenger front wheelwell splash shield to access the part was all that was required. Not unheard of with 14yr old plastic seals.
Jun 2016 55000 mi US $25	One headlight bulb went out. I swapped front bulbs to confirm the incident, and replaced both with aftermarket Phillips headlight bulbs.
Jul 2022 88000 mi US $230	Misfires on cylinder 1 and 6, replaced all 6 coils and spark plugs as repair.

BMW 3-Series in District of Columbia, United States Jan 2011 - Feb 2014
Jun 2012 67000 mi US $1500	Water Pump and Fan was replaced along with the radiator.
Nov 2012 68300 mi US $100	Replace O2 sensor.
May 2013 69600 mi US $90	Temp gauge was not working.

BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2008 - Jun 2012
Mar 2008 58674 mi US $460	Oil pan replaced due to over tightening of drain bolt. Stripped threads. Replaced both rear springs Replaced high pressure steering hose
Jun 2008 58688 mi	Replaced water pump/thermostat, under 90 warranty
Sep 2010 86018 mi US $2748	Replace failed VANOs
Oct 2010 87200 mi US $56	Replaced trim around shift. Badly scratched Window switch
Dec 2010 87000 mi US $123	Replaced cubby storage. Door very scratched
Feb 2011 89000 mi US $300	Repair exhaust hangers. Worn out and cracked.
Jul 2011 94300 mi US $350	Air conditioning was not blowing cold air.
Mar 2012 100000 mi US $800	Differential seal on right side

BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2011 - Jul 2012
Dec 2011 133000 mi US $325	Constant Pressure Valve needed to be replaced. $30 part, and needed $45 worth of tools to complete. Replaced fluid in Differential. Was making a grinding noise. Replaced with BMW Genuine fluid.
Jul 2012 135000 mi US $30	Replaced wiring harness for front driver's seat belt tensioner.

BMW 3-Series in Wisconsin, United States May 2014 - Jun 2018
Sep 2014 114000 mi US $30	Leak from wiper fluid
Sep 2015 121000 mi US $15	Rubber exhaust hanger broke and needed to be replaced

BMW 3-Series in Utah, United States May 2014 - Apr 2015
Feb 2015 238000 mi US $50	Idler pulley seized up went to auto parts store and replaced it at home. Easy fix. Replaced suspension with coilovers as the suspension was getting old and worn and wanted to upgrade to adjustable height and dampening.

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BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2013 - Sep 2013
Sep 2013 79000 mi US $1200	Check engine light came on. Took it to BMW dealer. They replaced an emission control unit (a $500 part, I think), and performed a BMW inspection I. Total cost $1200 to $1500 (I've forgotten the exact price.)

BMW 3-Series in Belgium Dec 2009 - Sep 2010
Jan 2010 83080 mi	automatic level control xenon headlights- electrical stepper motor broken
May 2010 84940 mi €900	Alternator broke down and empty battery

BMW 3-Series in Colorado, United States Jul 2010 - Jan 2022
Apr 2016 47000 mi	Oil Leak....not yet found. Put dye in system. Think it's the S54's relief valve sticking open from time to time. Looking for an oil leak.

BMW 3-Series in South Africa May 2010 - Jul 2012
Apr 2010 40002 mi R 400	Input shaft seal into differential leaking. Seal replaced. Rubber drive shaft coupling replaced.
Jul 2010 42540 mi R 1000	RR shock lost damping. Decided to install aftermarket suspension to fix the problem.
Nov 2011 60140 mi R 100	Central locking not actuating the unlock function. Door lock unit needed to be replaced. Windscreen washer nozzles had failed and needed replacing.
Feb 2012 63860 mi	Boot lid handle mountings failed. Super glued mounts back in and re-attached handle. Interior trim around door seal on the inside of the car coming off. Pushed back into position but not glued. Input shaft seal on differential leaking. Seal replaced.

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Feb 2011 - May 2014
Jul 2012 93000 mi US $2200	SMG pump failure

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BMW 3-Series in Maryland, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2012
Oct 2011 102000 mi	Replaced front control arm bushings and sway bar end links.

BMW 3-Series in Georgia, United States Jun 2010 - Sep 2010
Sep 2010 142000 mi US $3000	Torque converter, control arm bushings water pump

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BMW 3-Series in California, United States Sep 2010 - Jun 2011
Oct 2010 89000 mi US $400	Coolant tank cracked and needed replacement.

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BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Mar 2011 - Mar 2013
Mar 2012 124000 mi US $375	Replaced front control arms and control arm bushings (CABs)
Aug 2012 126700 mi US $400	Replaced front struts.
Nov 2012 129200 mi	Service Engine Soon (SES) light activated. Codes p0171 and p0174= lean on both banks.
Mar 2013 130000 mi US $650	Strut bearings needed to be replaced. Intermittent Service Engine Soon (SES) light for "lean on both banks".

BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2014 - Apr 2015
Dec 2014 160000 mi US $300	Left front caliper went bad

BMW 3-Series in Wisconsin, United States Dec 2010 - Mar 2011
Feb 2011 88400 mi US $67	Idler pulley broke while driving. Replaced pulley and belts Idler pulley broke while driving. Replaced pulley and both belts
Mar 2011 88400 mi	Two struts leaking when sold. TPMS system problem but was never diagnosed or fixed.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Apr 2011 - Dec 2018
Feb 2012 193400 mi US $110	expansion tank leak water pump leak
Jan 2013 214000 mi US $560	Steering angle sensor failed.
Dec 2013 238000 mi US $160	Fuel pump failure, replaced. radiator small leak, replaced.
Jan 2014 198800 mi US $150	alternator failed
Sep 2014 254000 mi US $500	left rear wheel bearing replacement
Oct 2014 254000 mi US $150	Replaced dead 5.5 year old battery
Dec 2016 302000 mi US $125	loose steering, replaced worn tie rods. replaced steering coupler. Sway bar bushing replaced. Front control arms replaced, lower control arm bushings replaced. Rear trailing arm bushings replaced. Rear sway bar bushings and rear sway bar links replaced.

BMW 3-Series in Alberta, Canada Sep 2012 - Jun 2018
May 2013 79320 mi C $865	Replace worn out front control arm bushings Replace faulty thermostat
Jun 2013 80600 mi C $205	Replaced rubber intake boots, rebuilt DISA valve Replaced front stabiliser bar end links
Jul 2013 80900 mi C $372	Electric cooling fan failed
Aug 2013 82000 mi C $137	Faulty exhaust can position sensor
Feb 2014 87400 mi C $1800	Oil separator failure. Replaced entire crankcase ventilation system, intake manifold gasket, valve cover gasket, oil filter housing gasket, VANOS oil line. Thermostat leaking; replaced under part warranty.
Apr 2014 88440 mi C $189	Replaced faulty intake camshaft position sensor.
Mar 2015 99200 mi C $750	Replaced broken windshield wiper linkage. Replace leaking windshield cowl trim (leaky gaskets caused wiper linkage to corrode and seize up) Replaced worn-out front control arms Replace rear trailing arm bushings. Intended as preventive (I installed polyurethane bushings instead of the stock rubber bushings), but the rubber in driver side bushing was in fact tearing apart. Other worn out parts had masked this. Replaced accessory belts
May 2015 101060 mi C $260	Replaced broken driver's door lock actuator unit.
Aug 2016 114080 mi C $353	Replace seized front brake calipers, preventively replaced front brake lines
Feb 2017 119040 mi C $1125	Replace failed valve cover gasket after CCV clogged Replace leaking shift rod and output shaft seals
Jan 2018 127720 mi C $1600	Replaced failed valve cover; replaced failing accessory belt tensioners and idler pulleys.
Jun 2018 132060 mi C $50	Replaced faulty brake pad wear sensors

BMW 3-Series in Indiana, United States Oct 2015 - Feb 2021
Nov 2015 97500 mi US $930	Alternator replaced
Jan 2016 98300 mi US $325	Gap between driver's window and B-pillar causing wind noise. Body shop replaced regulator. Gap still present.
Nov 2016 103500 mi US $300	HVAC blower periodically stopped working. Replaced blower motor resistor.

BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Aug 2009 - Jun 2011
Mar 2010 104000 mi US $60	thermostat
Jan 2011 US $112	Replace water pump not due to malfunction, annoying sound appeared. Car was drivable before the repair.

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Jul 2010 - Jul 2013
Dec 2010 130000 mi US $200	The adjusting valve or "disa" valve was leaking air causing a check engine light. Replaced disa valve.
Mar 2012 136000 mi US $1000	Front control arms + bushings, rear trailing arm bushings, water pump + belts, water pump pulley. passenger side kidney grill fell out due to plastic tabs breaking off. probably due to being ten years old. replaced grill with new from BMW dearer for $55. Very easy repair; just pushes into place.
Dec 2012 142000 mi US $106	The shifter was getting sloppy so I bought a short shift kit to fix that. Also changed out the trans fluid - 1.3 quarts. This is a manual transmission.
Mar 2013 147000 mi US $1056	Replaced worn out tires and rear trailing arm ball joints. Aligned car after new tires and repairs
May 2013 148000 mi US $65	The climate control interior fans quit working. Replaced final stage fan resistor pack to repair. Common repair on these cars - this unit replaced the original one - it lasted more than ten years before it failed.

BMW 3-Series in Washington, United States Sep 2014 - Dec 2015
Sep 2014 76000 mi	clutch replacement water pump and thermostat replacement

BMW 3-Series in Alberta, Canada Aug 2005 - Mar 2010
Jan 2005 31000 mi	Faulty ignition coil repaired under warranty.
May 2005 32860 mi	Driver's seat heating element repaired under warranty.
Jan 2009 45880 mi C $240	Thermostat replaced.
Mar 2009 46500 mi C $300	HVAC Final Stage Resistor (fan speed control) replaced.
Apr 2009 46810 mi C $300	Front control arm bushings replaced.

BMW 3-Series in British Columbia, Canada Sep 2010 - Sep 2016
May 2012 74680 mi C $600	replaced thermostat DISA valve flap making noise
Sep 2012 76880 mi C $250	Replace idler pulley
Nov 2012 77380 mi C $1000	replace expansion tank
Jul 2013 79560 mi C $600	replaced crankcase ventilation valve (high oil consumption) and one (1) ignition coil
Dec 2014 84320 mi C $800	Replace thermostat Replace engine valve gaskets
Feb 2015 84320 mi C $420	Diagnose and replace upper radiator hose
Jan 2016 80000 mi C $1600	Replace power steering high pressure hose Leaking radiator
May 2016 92380 mi C $400	Oil filter housing leak. Replace gasket.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jul 2010 - Oct 2018
Apr 2011 129000 mi US $1057	pulleys and accessory drive belts
Aug 2012 149800 mi US $165	power steering reservoir and hoses replaced
Nov 2012 152800 mi US $89	outside temp. sensor replaced
Mar 2013 157000 mi US $654	alternator not functioning, replaced.
Jun 2013 160000 mi US $465	fuel pump failed, replaced
Oct 2013 164700 mi US $300	oil filter housing replaced
Feb 2015 180700 mi US $287	replaced intake cam sensor and coolant temp switch
Oct 2015 188300 mi US $2416	replaced rear shocks, front struts, front control arms & bushings replaced water pump, thermostat, tensioner pulley, main serpentine belt
Apr 2016 192300 mi US $1225	Oxygen sensors, crankcase vent kit, DISA valve
May 2016 193400 mi US $457	Secondary air pump and EGR valve replaced.
Feb 2017 200183 mi US $1115	Bad ABS/DSC control unit -- replaced along with two brake pressure switches and the brake master cylinder
May 2017 203000 mi US $1300	Replaced catalytic converters with used units

BMW 3-Series in California, United States - Dec 2008
Nov 2008 58000 mi US $200	HVAC Control unit going bad. AC blower working intermittent, then would not turn off after shutting down car.
Dec 2008 60000 mi US $800	Replace Control arm bushings. Front suspension was feeling loose and nosy on driveways and bumps

BMW 3-Series in Minnesota, United States Mar 2011 - Apr 2012
Apr 2011 135000 mi US $100	Bad front sway bar end links and control arm bushings, replaced with OEM sway bar end links and poly control arm bushings.

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BMW 3-Series in Arizona, United States Oct 2012 - May 2013
Dec 2012 97000 mi US $75	Power Window switch

BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Feb 2008 - Mar 2010
Sep 2008 78000 mi US $140	Outside Air Temp. sensor. Common breakage with the E46 as it is subject to impact from snow and ice.

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BMW 3-Series in Colorado, United States Aug 2011 - Feb 2015
Nov 2011 88000 mi US $475	Replaced water pump
Dec 2011 89000 mi	Car ran very rough then stalled and wouldn't re-start. Had to be towed to shop. Started and ran perfectly the next day. No computer codes! Shop tech. put 100 miles on the car trying to duplicate the problem. No luck.
Oct 2012 92500 mi US $500	Replaced fuel pump. Working perfectly when the car was being driven. The problem only occured when starting the car. It wouldn't start at all or started and ran very rough at low idle.
May 2013 101000 mi US $1500	Cooling Ststem: Plastic Tanks cracked under coolant fill cap and on radiator. Replaced tank and radiator/tank. Surprised BMW makes these thermally stressed coolant tanks out of plastic... Cheap to make expensive to fix...
Feb 2015 121000 mi	Water pump replaced 8/14 failed and leaked resulting in coolant loss, engine overheated badly, head warped, head gasket blew,coolant flow into cylinder, engine totaled. Giving car to charity.Cost to replace engine (used)= value of car :(

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BMW 3-Series in Ohio, United States Dec 2020 - Feb 2022
Apr 2021 180000 mi	Replaced both intake hoses due to CEL Passenger airbag recall
Aug 2021 183000 mi US $92	New RR caliper which cause a brake pad failure where the wear material fell off. New pads & caliper
Sep 2021 185000 mi US $35	Reseal and remount trunk mounted taillights, reattach C pillar trim fabric. Replaced failed parking brake handle. Would no longer engage.

BMW 3-Series in Arizona, United States Apr 2009 - Jul 2015
Aug 2014 168000 mi US $550	Differential bushing
Sep 2014 169000 mi US $13	Expansion tank cap replaced. The plastic at the second o-ring had broken. Leaving one intact o-ring.

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BMW 3-Series in California, United States Dec 2012 - Jun 2018
Mar 2013 53000 mi US $200	One exhaust system mounting bracket replaced. Bluetooth pairing button broke.
Jun 2018 70000 mi US $1600	Airbag module malfunction. New BMW part had to be procured - $650. Balance was labor and cost of removing an aftermarket airbag on/off switch for the passenger's seat.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Nov 2010 - Jan 2011
Dec 2010 62000 mi US $800	Bad CV joint in driveshaft. Replaced driveshaft assy

BMW 3-Series in New Hampshire, United States Jul 2011 - Sep 2011
Aug 2011 78300 mi US $750	Freeze expansion plug blew out of engine, leaked oil from cylinders onto exhaust assy.

BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Jul 2009 - Mar 2011

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BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Feb 2010 - Aug 2011
Mar 2010 70000 mi US $4000	Transmission needed replacement
Jun 2010 71000 mi US $150	Oil leak from oil level sensor.
Jun 2011 85000 mi US $650	oil level sensor leaking; 4th time replaced
Jul 2011 85300 mi US $700	Shocks/struts/bushings replaced b/c badly worn; broken front sway bar end link replaced.

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BMW 3-Series in Missouri, United States May 2012 - Sep 2012
May 2012 109000 mi US $1825	Hydraulic cylinder line for automatic convertible top had a leak. Had to buy entire cylinder for this one line repair.
Sep 2012 110000 mi	Shop inspection found broken springs, $1000 estimate to fix. Leak around crankcase: no estimate; needed further exploration. Leak around seal that had been recently replaced: $400

BMW 3-Series in North Carolina, United States Mar 2016 - Dec 2016
Nov 2016 71300 mi US $600	Lock actuator needed to be replaced.

BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States May 2010 - Dec 2011
Jul 2010 77000 mi US $800	Conv. top would not close, big poblem since it would open no problem but had to go to manual mode to close. seems there should be a override for this as the motor was not reading lockdown when it opened but so it wouldnt close.

BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2016 - Apr 2017
Apr 2016 159000 mi	Coil was misfiring. Had to install a new coil.
Jun 2016 160000 mi	Replaced Cam Filter sensor and housing

BMW 3-Series in Minnesota, United States Feb 2015 - Oct 2015
Mar 2015 111000 mi US $30	Thermostat replacement
Jun 2015 112000 mi US $100	Power Steering pump was tired, replaced with used unit from junk yard. Battery replaced.

BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Aug 2016 - Jun 2017
Aug 2016 126000 mi US $420	oil leak in common area for m54 engine; oil filter housing gasket replaced. also preventive maintenance replaced pre and post o2 sensors.

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BMW 3-Series in Nevada, United States Jun 2011 - Jul 2022
Apr 2017 64250 mi US $188	Water pump failed. Part was under warranty, only cost was coolant. Valve cover gasket VANOS Seals replaced, symptoms were lack of power at low RPM Front pads and rotors. First time replacement

BMW 3-Series in Washington, United States Apr 2013 - Sep 2013
May 2013 85000 mi US $900	valve seal damage engine temp sensor damaged

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Aug 2017 - Sep 2018
Dec 2017 100000 mi US $7000	New clutch (preventive - original clutch had not failed New shocks New pads

BMW 3-Series in Connecticut, United States Mar 2009 - Sep 2018
Sep 2009 45000 mi US $350	Replace worn door mechanism on driver's side. Check engine warning light, reset.
Dec 2009 47000 mi	Drive side door not unlocking, fixed.
Dec 2013 68000 mi US $600	Exhaust system. Brakes redone. New wheels and tires. Regular maintenance. Total of $6,000.
Mar 2015 85000 mi US $500	Windscreen washer pump. Took three trips to get repaired
Dec 2015 92000 mi US $600	Windscreen washer pump. Took 4 repairs to finally fix!
Apr 2017 102000 mi US $500	Replace controller for door locks with second hand part.
Jun 2017 104000 mi	Replace controller for door locks with second hand part - tried 2 more times and ended up with replacing the original part and removing the fuse. The doors don't unlock remotely, but at least work manually

BMW 3-Series in New Mexico, United States Mar 2009 - Jan 2022
Jul 2009 77000 mi US $536	right and left front suspension Lower Control Arm bushings
Sep 2010 91000 mi US $695	Headlight control module replaced. Consists of three switches and computerized power supply. Expensive !!!
Jul 2012 109200 mi US $600	Replace rubber air intake passages. Original equipment age cracked. Leaking headlight washer, draining entire windshield/headlight washer reservoir.
Jun 2013 116000 mi US $1028	Final Stage Resistor (AC fan speed and temp control) replaced Replace window regulators, both doors. Window drop function not working, and window alignment out of spec. Two window lift assemblies replaced.
Sep 2013 119000 mi US $346	Seat belt drooping, getting hung in power seat track and/or closed in door. Replace drivers side seat belt and retractor mechanism, so belt retracts properly.
Sep 2014 130000 mi US $4982	Clear coat on hood fogged and flaking, rest of car dulling with age. Repainted in factory color with subtle "true flames" ghosted in pearl on nose, hood and front sides. Front seats reupholstered in matching leather. Very nicely done!
Mar 2016 138000 mi US $800	Intermittent misfire, replaced three ignition coils. Drivers side seat would not adjust, replaced fore-aft power seat motor.
Sep 2017 141409 mi US $429	Windshield washer system inoperative.

BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2009 - Mar 2012
Feb 2010 86000 mi US $450	Replaced engine thermostat following "Service Engine Soon" light.
Mar 2010 86000 mi US $450	Replaced engine thermostat as result of "Service Engine Soon" warning light.
Sep 2011 98000 mi US $148	Replaced dead battery (AAA)

BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Jan 2006 - Sep 2013
Dec 2006 42000 mi	The nut on top of the spring tower came loose and make a loud noise over bumps. It just needed to be tightened.
Sep 2010 125000 mi US $1000	Replaced control arms, bushings in L&R front plus alignment.

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BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Jan 2016 - Dec 2016
Jan 2016 101000 mi US $300	Replaced passenger side inner and outer tie rod.

BMW 3-Series in Utah, United States May 2013 - May 2020
Aug 2013 127000 mi US $1100	fuel pump failed
Jun 2014 141000 mi US $1200	oil leak transmission leak
Nov 2014 146600 mi US $300	oil leak
Feb 2016 163300 mi US $740	replaced radiator and fan
Mar 2016 163000 mi US $180	window regulator replaced
Jun 2016 169000 mi US $180	convertible top
Sep 2016 173000 mi US $350	part replaced.
Feb 2017 177000 mi US $180	replaced valve cover gasket
Jun 2017 181000 mi US $200	replaced thermostat per check engine codes

BMW 3-Series in Alabama, United States Mar 2015 - Jun 2018
Mar 2015 131000 mi US $127	replaced fuel pump under back seat of car, took about 30 mins. to do.
Mar 2016 143000 mi US $250	replaced both inner and outer tie rods on both front sides.

BMW 3-Series in Louisiana, United States Oct 2015 - Sep 2016
Sep 2016 212000 mi US $22	Stiff steering. Flushed power steering fluid. Helped but did not resolve problem. Possibly have worn/bad shock mount bearing(s)

BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Nov 2014 - Jun 2022
Jul 2015 123700 mi US $200	I had to replace the alternator which stopped charging the battery.
Aug 2015 126000 mi US $50	I had to replace a leaky valve cover gasket. The blower motor for hvac system stopped working, and I replaced the motor resistor to fix the problem.
Sep 2016 135000 mi US $150	The cooling system expansion tank ruptured and caused a massive loss of coolant. I removed and replaced the tank. For peace of mind, I also purchased a new coolant level sensor which mounts in the bottom of the tank.
May 2017 137500 mi US $65	I replaced a part called the steering guibo which is a connector with a rubber damper that is between the steering column and steering rack. The rubber in the old connector had worn and was loose. This was noted by excessive play in the steering wheel before any steering forces were applied to the steering rack.
Oct 2017 143000 mi US $125	I had misfire codes for 2 cylinders, replaced the spark plugs with no change in the problems. I then changed the ignition coils for those same 2 cylinders and the error codes, and rough engine problems were solved.
May 2021 154000 mi US $1650	Shop noted broken rear spring during PM and NY state inspection. Both springs replaced.

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BMW 3-Series in France Oct 2016 - Sep 2018
Dec 2016 101680 mi €200	fuel pump dead
Apr 2017 133300 mi €100	the door lock actuator was replaced
Jun 2018 139500 mi €660	DISA broken

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BMW 3-Series in Hawaii, United States Aug 2006 - Mar 2010
Oct 2006 51000 mi US $325	Final stage resistor needs to be replaced. AC went out one night, and mysteriously came back like nothing ever happened. Both service advisor at dealer and mechanic at a different shop said it was the blower resistor(something like that). although the
Nov 2006 54000 mi US $700	dead alternator

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BMW 3-Series in Colorado, United States Apr 2010 - Jun 2011
Jul 2010 123000 mi US $2000	Bought car from dealership in March, discovered problems. Legal settlement reached and dealer agreed to pay for the replacement of all parts needing repair. Include oil leaks.

BMW 3-Series in Wisconsin, United States May 2010 - Oct 2010
Jun 2010 181000 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 2010 187000 mi US $5000	Transfer Case has too much "play" as do the 2 axles on the front of the car, (all-wheel 330xi) told that it will be a catastrophic failure, will get exponentially worse, and then fail, soon. This problem rarely happens per the dealer.

BMW 3-Series in Connecticut, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2011
Jul 2010 149000 mi US $500	Alternator went at 148,000 miles.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jan 2011 - Jul 2012
Jul 2011 150000 mi US $160	Headlight stopped working, bulb replaced and wiring fixed
Aug 2011 151000 mi US $450	Engine mounts replaced
Dec 2011 155000 mi US $30	Drivers front grill fell off Passenger front signal light started working intermittently, then stopped all together due to lose wiring
Jun 2012 166000 mi US $700	Drive belt broke and was replaced. Radiator replaced
Jul 2012 166000 mi US $650	Noise in front right wheel, replaced ball joint & noise is gone

BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Jun 2011 - Aug 2011
Jul 2011 74000 mi US $185	Grill part missing

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Jul 2008 - Mar 2010
Aug 2008 62000 mi US $600	Alternator failure.

BMW 3-Series in Alabama, United States Aug 2013 - Aug 2013
Aug 2013 135000 mi US $630	Replace alternator

BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2011 - Jan 2012
Jan 2012 10000 mi	worn clutch.

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BMW 3-Series in Minnesota, United States Nov 2008 - Nov 2014
Apr 2009 38000 mi US $1600	Glass hatch on wagon shorted and would not open at the hatch. Would trigger by itself though (shorted). Rear coil spring broke. Rear pair replaced.
Jun 2009 39000 mi US $60	Low refrigerant in AC. Added refridgerant and hissing noise during operation stopped.
Aug 2009 40000 mi US $100	Auto transmission shifted abruptly downshifting from 2-1. Updated transmission and engine software from original versions to current (software was 4 revs old).
Jun 2011 56000 mi US $900	A/C compressor and dryer were leaking R134A. Replaced both units with OEM grade (not factory) parts and recharged system.
Jul 2011 56000 mi US $150	Replaced window regulator
May 2012 63300 mi US $370	Cam position sensor failed. Engine hesitated near idle and had reduced power. Check engine light was illuminated.
Sep 2012 64000 mi US $450	Replaced front control arm bushing Sticking front caliper
Jun 2014 82000 mi US $700	Thermostat and lower coolant hose were leaking.

BMW 3-Series in Ohio, United States Oct 2012 - Dec 2012
Nov 2012 162000 mi US $520	Replaced belt tensioner, DISA valve

BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Nov 2010 - Feb 2011
Dec 2010 79000 mi US $1200	Fuel filter, crankcase breather valve assembly, fuel tank purge valve. Installed customer supplied headlight lenses. Front crank seal.
Jan 2011 79000 mi US $1020	Mass Airflow Sensor and fuel filter replaced. Motor mounts and transmission mounts replaced.

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BMW 3-Series in California, United States Mar 2013 - Apr 2014
Sep 2013 141000 mi US $50	Brake Fluid Flush
Apr 2014 148000 mi US $120	Fuel Pump replaced

BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Jul 2011 - Dec 2016
Sep 2012 170000 mi US $100	Rear wiper repeatedly opened on its own while driving. The exterior switch was bad due to water leakage.
Mar 2013 180000 mi US $425	Replaced rear shocks, rear springs, and upper shock mounts.
Mar 2015 214000 mi US $25	Rusty exhaust let go between the cat and rear exhaust. Drilled out rusty fasteners and temporarily fixed with random hardware.
Dec 2016 249700 mi	Engine would not start. A compression check revealed multiple bad cylinders. Something failed inside that scattered debris which destroyed multiple cylinders.

BMW 3-Series in Missouri, United States Sep 2012 - Jun 2022
May 2022 101000 mi US $675	Replace radiator, water pump, expansion tank & hoses

BMW 3-Series in Indiana, United States Jun 2008 - Dec 2012
Sep 2009 77000 mi	Left front control arm. Two window regulators.
Jan 2011 88000 mi US $1000	broken rear springs (2) replaced
Sep 2012 100000 mi US $100	Idle problem

BMW 3-Series in Wisconsin, United States Apr 2011 - Nov 2013
Oct 2013 100000 mi US $240	Dead alternator

BMW 3-Series in North Carolina, United States Feb 2014 - Oct 2014
Oct 2014 247000 mi US $125	Exhaust camshaft sensor

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BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Oct 2009 - Jun 2011
Dec 2009 63000 mi US $420	Ignition coils failed/failing. Bought new coils and spark plugs and installed them. Rough idle/igniton missfire symptoms cured.
Dec 2010 75000 mi US $250	Problem - Worn control arm bushings. Ordered new bushings myself. These were then installed by my indy mechanic.
Apr 2011 79000 mi US $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 2010 147000 mi US $200	Worn rear shocks blown after carrying a large load in the back. Replaced with Bilsteins- done myself

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BMW 3-Series in Nevada, United States Sep 2010 - Jun 2011
Oct 2010 76000 mi US $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 Washington, United States Jul 2013 - Jan 2015
May 2014 112900 mi US $5	Bleed screw for cooling system cracked in half and caused the car to overheat.
Jan 2015 111000 mi US $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 2010 184000 mi US $1500	Power steering hose leaking. Reservoir and hose replaced. axle boot. Fan clutch, belts, tension pulleys
Feb 2011 196000 mi US $719	The wheel bearings were replaced on the rear wheels. He also re-attached the washer fluid hose, banged some trim back into place, replaced the oil cap, wiper blades, and changed the oil.
Aug 2011 200000 mi US $590	Motor mount replacement. Evaporator core leak. Too expensive to fix, so just charged the AC.
Apr 2012 209000 mi US $1450	Alternator light on. Could not hold a charge with new battery. Replaced alternator. Rear shocks replaced. Pulleys and belts replaced.
Feb 2013 219300 mi US $1300	Oil pan gasket leaking. Replaced. Headlamp replaced. Oil changed.
Jun 2013 225000 mi US $1500	Oil filter housing leaking.Vacuum leak. Power steering hoses leaking.
Jul 2014 247000 mi	Oil leak. Temperature sensor. Vacuum leak. Coolant leak. Headlight electrical issue.

BMW 3-Series in Nebraska, United States Apr 2009 - Jun 2011
Jun 2009 95000 mi US $500	Oil leak at valve cover gasket bolt seals.
Jan 2010 US $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 British Columbia, Canada Nov 2014 - Jun 2022
Sep 2018 78120 mi C $235	windshield washer fluid pump replacement
May 2022 83080 mi C $250	Oil level sensor

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018 138000 mi US $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 Texas, United States Aug 2010 - Jun 2011
Oct 2010 66000 mi US $750	Belt tensioner bearings failed. Valve cover gasket leaked.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Aug 2009 - Jul 2011
Oct 2009 66000 mi US $240	VANOS oil supply line leaking - replaced

BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Jan 2007 - Aug 2011
Dec 2007 64000 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 2008 65000 mi US $1200	Replaced both front control arms, tightened steering, re-alignment. (Also transmission fluid change. Lubricated sticking sunroof.
Jul 2008 67000 mi US $1200	New blower motor and oil change.
Nov 2009 74000 mi US $200	Loose steering. Tightened control arms and steering linkages. Flushed power steering fluid. Marginal improvement, but not fully repaired. Keeping wheel in full up position also helps.
Dec 2009 74000 mi US $600	Coolant tank rupture. Engine overheated. Coolant tank, pump, hoses, replaced. Oil leak detected in oil pan. Gasket replacement postponed.
Jan 2010 77500 mi US $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 2010 75000 mi US $1400	Coolant leak again, hose ruptured after system was replaced previously. Took to dealer instead of local guy this time. They found errors in his installation. Found slow leak in power steering system, replaced tube/hose.
Aug 2010 77000 mi US $310	Driver's side window regulator. Second time replaced. First replaced around 2005.
Apr 2011 79200 mi US $3995	Vacuum hose leaky causing improper fuel mixture. Steering column re-built with new bushings to take 'play' out of the steering. Defective oil pressure sensor had to be replaced. Oil light was continuously lit. All four interior pillar covers replaced (fabric falling off), roof alarm sensor bracket replaced (broken for a couple of years now). Driver side external mirror replaced after becoming discolored/oxidized, hard to see through. Front kidney grilles broke and fell out. Had to be replaced.
Jun 2011 80000 mi US $437	Replaced the oil filter housing gasket after 'heavy leak' was found by mechanic when car was in shop for brake service.
Aug 2011 80000 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.

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BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Mar 2013 - Oct 2013
Apr 2013 144500 mi US $250	Oil Separator Valve

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BMW 3-Series in Missouri, United States Jul 2010 - Jun 2011
Sep 2010 83000 mi	window regulator, used zip ties to hold metal piece in place due to plastic clips breaking.

BMW 3-Series in Utah, United States Mar 2012 - Jul 2012
Jun 2012 119000 mi US $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 California, United States Nov 2007 - Mar 2016
Sep 2008 77000 mi US $235	Coolant expansion tank cracked. Replaced tank and upper radiator hose.
Feb 2009 79000 mi	Passenger window regulator failed. Repaired window slider with cable ties.
Mar 2009 81000 mi US $20	Hood Roundel lost paint. Replaced with new one.
Jan 2010 89000 mi US $25	Check Engine Light came on. Bought code reader and read codes. Replaced Gas Cap.
Nov 2011 99000 mi US $800	Worn control arm bushings replaced
Feb 2012 101400 mi US $65	Code thrown for Camshaft Position Sensor, Replaced Sensor.
Feb 2013 105600 mi US $140	Worn Belt tensioner replaced
Sep 2014 111000 mi US $25	Replaced Windshield Washer Motor
Mar 2015 119000 mi US $350	Broken rear window regulator
Mar 2016 128000 mi	Oil Filter Housing Gasket leaking. Gasket replaced.

BMW 3-Series in Missouri, United States Aug 2007 - May 2010
Dec 2009 114000 mi US $480	Hose to power steering reservoir ruptured and caused damage to reservoir. Both were replaced.
Jan 2010 116000 mi US $47	Upper radiator hose began to leak from bleed screw. Found a crack, so replaced.
Feb 2010 118000 mi US $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 California, United States Feb 2007 - Jun 2018
Aug 2007 104000 mi US $15	Cracked rubber intake boot letting unmetered air into engine causing check engine light. Replaced lower intake boot, cleared code.
Dec 2008 128000 mi US $60	Thermostat failed open. Replaced thermostat and flushed/filled coolant.
May 2009 135000 mi US $80	Ignition switch failure prevented engine from starting.
Jul 2009 138000 mi US $80	Replaced failed coolant expansion tank.
Aug 2010 155300 mi US $600	Electric cooling fan failure. Fan replaced. Crack in radiator tank. Radiator replaced.
Sep 2011 173000 mi US $1500	Suspension components worn out after 172,000 miles and causing noisy and sloppy ride.
Feb 2012 180000 mi US $375	Failed joint in driveshaft. Replaced driveshaft.
Jun 2012 186000 mi US $50	Water pipe to expansion tank hose leaking. Replaced hose, refilled and bled cooling system.
Oct 2012 194000 mi US $80	Crank position sensor failed. Replaced sensor and cleared adaptations.
Mar 2013 200000 mi US $60	Windshield washer pump failed - leaking. Replaced pump.
Jul 2013 205800 mi US $60	Oil level sensor malfunction. Replaced sensor.
Sep 2013 210000 mi	Factory installed clutch starting to show signs of being worn out at 210,000 miles. Replaced clutch.
Apr 2014 220800 mi US $500	Power steering pump failure. Replaced power steering pump, all hoses, and reservoir.
Feb 2015 238000 mi US $60	Thermostat failed open. Replaced thermostat and topped off/bled cooling system. Ignition coil for cylinder 3 failed. Replaced coil.
Mar 2015 239000 mi US $350	Steering getting loose due to worn tie rods and steering guibo. Replaced tie rods, steering guibo, and also replaced steering rack to improve feel. Had alignment performed.

BMW 3-Series in Kentucky, United States Jun 2015 - Jul 2015
Jul 2015 166000 mi US $2500	Repair excedes worthe daily

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Mar 2009 - Jun 2014
Jun 2009 110000 mi US $100	Window regulator
Nov 2009 115000 mi US $100	Oil level sensor replacement
Jan 2010 116000 mi US $1000	gasket replacement
Jul 2010 118300 mi US $800	2 window regulators
Mar 2011 126000 mi US $700	Replaced fuel pump.
Apr 2014 144000 mi US $60	Fan resistor replaced
Jun 2014 144000 mi US $1100	Cooling fan AND radiator

BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Dec 2009 - May 2010
Mar 2010 82000 mi	Valve cover gasket. Motor mounts. Turn signal short.

BMW 3-Series in Washington, United States Dec 2014 - Mar 2016
Jan 2015 US $1300	Replaced worn: Front control arm bushing Rear trailing arm bushing Front sway bar bushing Replaced power steering supply/return hoses.
Sep 2015 103000 mi US $680	Left front and left rear window regulators.

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Jul 2009 - Mar 2010
Aug 2009 60760 mi C $2434	Crankcase vent stuck but seems very expensive to repair.

BMW 3-Series in Georgia, United States Aug 2008 - Jan 2010
Jul 2008 US $1100	In July, 2008: coolant leak: required radiator replacement.
Dec 2008 142000 mi US $925	Car would not start: towed to shop; fuel pump and filter were replaced, also oil service while there.
Dec 2009 152000 mi US $1100	HVAC fan oil leak

BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Apr 2010 - Jan 2018
Feb 2011 77000 mi US $60	Replaced a leaking valve cover gasket.
Sep 2011 85000 mi US $30	Crack in air intake boot causing a check engine/service engine soon light. Replaced cracked intake boot and reset SES light.
Jan 2012	Mass air flow sensor.
Feb 2012 92000 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 2012 100000 mi US $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 2012 103700 mi US $180	Driver side seatbelt pretensioner and wiring harness failed. Both were replaced. Second trip five days later.
Dec 2012 105000 mi	Two more trips for SRS light, pretensioner and wiring harness. Update: came back on two weeks later.
Dec 2013 117000 mi	Replaced worn bulb housings for running lights and turn signals.
Sep 2014 124000 mi US $3000	Clutch, shift bushing, guibo, shift selector spring replacement. Transmission fluid service. Radiator, hoses, water pump, idler pulley, and belt tensioner replacement. Radiator had a stress crack in plastic edge, water pump bearings were bad and causing noise.
Dec 2015 139000 mi US $1200	Replaced failed ignitor unit and xenon bulb. Yaw sensor failed.

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.

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BMW 3-Series in Ohio, United States Sep 2010 - Feb 2011
Nov 2010 129000 mi US $1000	Low oil (failed filter gasket). Pulleys and serpentine belt changed. Belt cracked, but functioning. Pulleys working but rattly. I also replaced battery, spark plugs at 108k, need new xenon lamps now (still on OEM lamps).

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Dec 2007 - Mar 2019
Mar 2008 112220 mi C $420	Exhaust cam position sensor.
Oct 2014 223500 mi C $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 2015 231440 mi C $500	Brakes failed. Rear line rusted through. Both rear lines replaced.
Feb 2016 236500 mi C $500	Rad leaking at passenger side corner.
Mar 2018 266314 mi C $2000	Replace both front wheel bearings
Mar 2019 285200 mi C $600	Had to replace FR half shaft. Outer boot damaged by mechanic replacing wheel bearing a year ago. I had tried to pack boot with Aquaseal but didn't work. Tore itself apart over the winter.

BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2012 - Aug 2013
May 2013 83000 mi US $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 Michigan, United States Nov 2013 - Apr 2018
Mar 2014 213000 mi US $100	Expansion tank developed a crack and was leaking. Replaced the tank.
Jul 2014 215700 mi	Oil leak developed at higher RPM - valve cover gasket was replaced
Jan 2015 210800 mi US $58	The DISA valve had broken and was clicking loudly. I purchased a DISA valve repair kit on Amazon.
Jun 2016 236000 mi US $28	Exhaust Cam Sensor needed to be replaced as it was throwing a trouble code P0369 (i think)
Oct 2016 230000 mi US $50	Replaced lock relays in GM5 module.

BMW 3-Series in New Hampshire, United States Jun 2012 - Jul 2015
Oct 2012 153000 mi US $185	Right front axle seal had a leak and needed to be repaired. Exhaust leak where the cat meets the front muffler.
Mar 2013 157000 mi US $130	ABS speed sensor failed -> no speedo, DSC, ABS. OEM replacement cost $130, took 5 minutes.
Jun 2013 158000 mi US $600	Stuck rear caliper; replaced both rears with rmfd and flushed/bled brakes. Two noisy wheel bearings (driver rear, passenger front) replaced.
Aug 2014 165000 mi US $15	Turn signal socket burned out. Replaced with new.

BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Dec 2012 - May 2014
Nov 2013 192300 mi US $300	Severe oil leakage, burning oil

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BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Jul 2011 - May 2014
Aug 2011 59000 mi US $480	Front passenger control arm worn out. Replaced.
Jun 2012 66000 mi US $1027	Valve cover leaking - replaced Power Steering pump leaking Windshield washer motor non-operational
Feb 2013 68200 mi US $1230	Leaking hoses, replaced coolant overflow, replaced coolant cap.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jan 2008 - Mar 2013
Feb 2008 63000 mi US $250	Keyfob will not remember program to unlock doors. Keyfob needs to be replaced.
Sep 2008 65000 mi US $500	Sunroof's interior shade rolled back into the interior portion of the headliner when the sunroof's exterior portion was retracted.
Jan 2010 77500 mi US $290	Oil sender was replaced
Oct 2012 79000 mi US $2000	steering felt wobbly and clunk sound when stopped.

BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Mar 2015 - Mar 2018
Sep 2015 128000 mi US $110	Camshaft Sensor. Spark Plugs

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Apr 2012 - Apr 2015
Jun 2012 41540 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 2012 42340 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 2013 53320 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 2013 57660 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 2014 66340 mi C $100	Oil level sensor defective, replaced defective sensor. Parts $49, labour $45.

BMW 3-Series in Tennessee, United States Jul 2010 - Dec 2010
Oct 2010 95000 mi US $59	Control arm bushing replacement.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Aug 2010 - Jun 2011
Sep 2010 103000 mi US $1100	Smog test turned into a nightmare. Vacuum leak led to inability to quickly get codes to reset in order to redo test.
Oct 2010 104000 mi US $50	Replaced window wiper wash pump

BMW 3-Series in Nebraska, United States Aug 2007 - Aug 2013
Oct 2007 102000 mi US $756	Cyclone filter replaced (oil separator)
Jan 2008 102000 mi US $800	Replace front lower control arms and bushings
Mar 2008 105000 mi US $250	Thermostat replaced. Valve cover replaced.
Apr 2008 107000 mi US $80	Replaced idler pulley. Replaced broken cooling fan.
Sep 2008 116000 mi US $400	Replaced power steering pump.
Dec 2008 120000 mi US $11	Tail light ground wire corroded.
Jun 2009 125000 mi	water pump towing company damaged the tie rod during tow

BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2011 - Sep 2013
Oct 2011 131000 mi US $175	low oil sensor burned out

BMW 3-Series in Georgia, United States Aug 2007 - Feb 2014
Jan 2009 77000 mi US $230	Replaced alternator bearing.
Feb 2011 118300 mi	airbag light on CRANK SENSOR
Jan 2012 119300 mi US $60	REPLACED THERMOSTAT

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BMW 3-Series in Rhode Island, United States Dec 2006 - Sep 2014
Nov 2007 68000 mi US $560	The right outer CV joint boot ripped.
Nov 2008 78000 mi US $236	Tail light carriers and connections needed to be replaced. Blinkers blinked too fast most of the time.
Mar 2010 89000 mi US $200	Idle control/regulator valve. Erratic idle.
Jul 2010 93000 mi US $180	The replacement water pump I installed about 2 years ago seized. Bearing frozen solid.
Nov 2011 107000 mi US $70	Valve cover gasket replaced. Oil line for vanos replaced. Replaced the spark plugs for the first time in cars life.
Jan 2012 108300 mi US $188	Valve cover gasket replaced.
Aug 2012 113400 mi US $250	Replaced intake and exhaust cam sensors.
Dec 2012 117000 mi US $1000	Driver's side outer CV joint boot replaced for the second time.
Jan 2013 110200 mi	Replaced fuel pump.
May 2013 121700 mi US $459	Passenger side outer CV joint boot replaced for the second time.
Oct 2013 125300 mi US $300	Replaced adjuster unit (DISA) valve.
Aug 2014 131200 mi	Replaced upper and lower radiator hoses, expansion tank, and radiator.

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BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Jul 2013 - Feb 2015
Apr 2014 141340 mi C $1200	Replaced bushings, etc.
Jul 2014 145160 mi C $800	Alternator replaced.
Dec 2014 151900 mi C $200	Coolant expansion tank cracked, spilling all coolant in middle of traffic jam.... No fun.
Feb 2015 151900 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 Colorado, United States Oct 2007 - Oct 2010
Dec 2007 68000 mi US $175	Crankshaft Position Sensor failure
Aug 2008 72000 mi US $1100	Power steering pump failing. Windshield washer pump failure.
Oct 2009 76000 mi US $760	Multiple issues - cooling system sensor indicated low coolant (coolant was normal). HVAC exterior sensor and wiring damaged. AC hoses worn - near failure. Resistor failure in HVAC control module. (brake system flush, Oil change service)
Nov 2009 76200 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 2010 79000 mi US $300	Passenger side window would not operate properly. window regulator motor replaced.
Sep 2010 86000 mi US $1500	Significant oil leaks from unknown points in the engine. Numerous seals and gackets were replaced. While the oil leaks have generally been fixed, there are still some minor drips.

BMW 3-Series in Nebraska, United States May 2007 - Jun 2011
Jul 2009 104000 mi	Replaced secondary air pump.
Jan 2010 114000 mi	seized left front brake caliper. replaced both front calipers, pads, surfaced rotors.
Aug 2010 125000 mi US $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 2011 130272 mi US $210	replaced lower control arm bushings replaced failed expansion tank. replaced failed cooling expansion tank.
Mar 2011 130970 mi US $485	Replaced alternator Replaced alternator

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Nov 2007 - Oct 2011
May 2009 118000 mi US $800	Replaced window regulator, brake fluid flush, oil service, wiper inserts, fan belts replaced.
Sep 2009 121000 mi US $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 2015 178700 mi US $150	replace A-arm bushing Radiator and expansion tank replaced
Oct 2015 177000 mi US $200	Replace water pump and belts.
Feb 2016 177000 mi US $25	Left, rear shock mount
Nov 2016 179600 mi US $21	Replaced gauge cluster with used item from eBay. Replace window regulator slides.
May 2017 178000 mi US $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 Texas, United States Nov 2008 - Aug 2012
Apr 2009 143000 mi US $500	Coolant system leak. Replaced radiator, cap and expansion tank hose.
Aug 2009 147000 mi US $300	Power steering hoses were cracked, power steering fluid leaking. Replaced two hoses and topped off fluid.
Nov 2010 162000 mi US $1212	Replaced failed LF window regulator. Replaced failing crank vent valve and associated hoses. Oil filter housing leaking at gasket.
Feb 2011 165100 mi US $450	Engine thermostat replaced
Jan 2012 175000 mi	LF wheel bearing was noisy; replaced. Serpentine belt was cracking; replaced. Oil pan gasket leaking; topped off oil.
Aug 2012 180000 mi US $600	control arm bushings, and one other thing I can't remember

BMW 3-Series in Oklahoma, United States Feb 2015 - Jun 2016
Feb 2015 146000 mi	Thermostat housing leaked coolant from weep hole. Replaced housing under warranty
May 2015 146000 mi US $1600	Leaking shifter rod seal Rear differential leaking, pinion seal and both side deals replaced Front main seal leaking oil
Jun 2015 147000 mi US $650	Leaking oil pan gasket
Mar 2016 156000 mi US $583	Worn lower control arm bushings
Apr 2016 156300 mi US $935	Alternator failed. Alternator replaced.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States May 2011 - May 2013
Jul 2011 120300 mi US $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 2011 132000 mi US $411	Front sway bar bushings
Feb 2013 154700 mi US $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 Florida, United States Dec 2010 - Dec 2012
Jul 2011 87000 mi US $2000	Replaced electric window operators for drivers and rear passenger windows, sunroof sliders, AC drain, general maintenence, oil leak. Oil lite comes on when oil is at level.
Aug 2011 87000 mi US $3000	repaired oil leaks, valve cover gaskets, front seal gasket, oil service, oil sensor, thermostat, stablilizer bushings, sunroof shield repair.

BMW 3-Series in South Carolina, United States Jul 2012 - Jun 2018
Nov 2012 148400 mi US $65	Fuel pump replaced because of symptoms, but problem turned out to be cam sensor. Cam sensor
Mar 2013 152000 mi US $287	oil leak from ofhg, main front seal, oil pan gasket
Jul 2013 154500 mi US $150	Worn out guibo, CSB
Aug 2013 155400 mi US $500	Struts, shocks
Feb 2014 159000 mi US $150	Clunking noise, so replaced tie rod ends and brakes at the same time
Mar 2014 160000 mi US $110	leak in lower hose. replaced expansion tank by mistake too
May 2014 161400 mi US $270	Control arms
Jul 2016 175000 mi US $65	Ignition coil cylinder 1 failed

BMW 3-Series in South Africa Apr 2012 - Jul 2018
May 2012 163740 mi R 200	Car would not start and had to be towed to the repair shop. Fuel pump was replaced.
Jul 2012 166860 mi R 100	Car was briefly started on Saturday, would not start on Monday. Was towed in, problem diagnosed as flooding due to some sort of injection system glitch - apparently it commonly happens with BMWs. Spark plugs replaced during diagnosis.
Dec 2012 173600 mi R 100	Window regulator was replaced. Door handle cable turned out to be faulty as well.
Feb 2013 175700 mi R 1200	Evaporator was replaced. It is a huge job that requires removal of the entire dashboard.
Apr 2013 177400 mi R 25	Door handle cable was replaced with part sourced from breakers yard
Sep 2013 186000 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 2014 189100 mi	Clutch replaced, it burnt and the car smelled very bad
Nov 2014 195300 mi R 40	Battery was not charging and alternator warning light was on. Replace assembly with voltage regulator and bushes. Problem fixed.
Feb 2015 197780 mi	Battery was replaced
Jul 2015 201500 mi R 150	Oil leak - tappet cover gasket was replaced.
May 2018 213900 mi R 100	Both front window regulators failed and were replaced, not for the first time. The one on the drivers side has since failed again and is awaiting replacement. Again.

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BMW 3-Series in California, United States Dec 2006 - Sep 2019
May 2007 84000 mi US $2300	Turn indicator flashes faster than usual at first. Power steering plumbing (fluid lines). U-joint boots on on driving axles (AWD) replaced.
Aug 2007 89000 mi US $1700	Opted to fix power steering problem reported in May. Differential seal leaks
Sep 2007 89000 mi US $1500	Fuel pump not reliable on steep uphill slope. Pump and Filter replaced.
Mar 2008 91000 mi US $2000	Alternator failed. Power surge from failing alternator blew out all 4 headlight bulbs.
Jan 2009 93000 mi US $850	Failure of regulators for electric windows.
Mar 2009 93000 mi US $450	Thermostat sticking caused check-engine light. Valve cover gasket issue.
Apr 2011 100000 mi US $2000	Speakers in each door either detached or attachment ring deteriorated. Window regulators broke again.
Dec 2014 107000 mi US $2000	Rear shock fluid depletd Battery died
Jul 2015 107200 mi	Stick wiggly and loose.
Jan 2016 107200 mi US $2241	Bad Seals around doors. Had to go back to fix.
Feb 2016 108000 mi	More leaks found and incomplete work from first trip.

BMW 3-Series in Connecticut, United States May 2010 - Nov 2014
Jul 2010 115000 mi US $950	Alternator went
Oct 2011 128000 mi US $60	Replaced leaking valve cover gasket
Apr 2013 150800 mi US $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 2013 152000 mi US $450	Driveshaft U joint was loose. Required driveshaft to be replaced
Aug 2013 155000 mi US $99	Expansion tank cracked and developed a leak. Expansion tank and cap replaced. Coolant refilled and blead
Jan 2014 150300 mi US $25	CV boot clamp was loose. Added grease to CV boot and applied new clamp
Jul 2014 164200 mi US $65	Sway bar end links were worn causing clunking sound. Replaced end links and problem was fixed

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BMW 3-Series in Netherlands Jun 2016 - Apr 2020
Jun 2016 117800 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

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BMW 3-Series in Macedonia, F.Y.R.O. Aug 2011 - Sep 2011
Sep 2011 115940 mi $1300	The car could barely move on 1st gear, and during stopping something was knocking hard. Flywheel broken, as well as the complete clutch set. Replaced both. Problem mostly gone but there is is still minor knocking when stopping the car.

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BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2006 - Mar 2010
Jan 2007 65000 mi US $1500	DMTL Pump was faulty (fixed connection). They replaced the Thermostat.

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BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Aug 2012 - Sep 2014
Oct 2012 136080 mi C $200	Replaced control arm bushings
Oct 2013 147540 mi C $150	Replaced hood locks and cables
Sep 2014 161200 mi	Front shock blown. Stabilizer link broken.

BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2007 - Mar 2010
Sep 2007 27000 mi US $140	Cam position sensor, exhaust side failed and was replaced.
Nov 2007 28000 mi US $50	Cam position sensor, intake replaced.
Jan 2009 36000 mi	Replacement of hose as preventative maintenance.

BMW 3-Series in Minnesota, United States Aug 2007 - Sep 2009
Sep 2007 85000 mi US $500	Lower control arms replaced with ball joints and bushings
Apr 2008 94000 mi US $262	Heard whistling noise then vibration noise. Looked under hood and could see the waterpump turning out of round.
Feb 2009 105000 mi US $50	Valve cover gasket was leaking. Two hour "Do It Yourself" job.
Mar 2009 106000 mi US $1100	Clutch started slipping.

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BMW 3-Series in Nuevo Leon, Mexico Aug 2007 - Feb 2010
Oct 2007 52080 mi $1172	Told the dealer, car was losing power. Dealer said both overhead cam sensors were damaged. Had to pay for both sensors. Rear electric sunshade broke. The part that attach the sunshade to the post broke, so the sunshade was loose and could not be used. Electric motor was ok, but the attaching part could not be glued or fixed. Had to install new sunshade. Driver front window regulator broke. Window did not move at all. Had to pay for the new regulator.
Feb 2008 54560 mi $200	Passenger side front window regulator.
Jul 2009 69440 mi $1100	Rear passenger window regulator broke. Window cannot be moved. Dealer replaced regulator. Water pump broke, causing a Windshield fluid leak. Dealer replaced pump. Oil leak in oil filter area. Pulley noise when car is cold. Dealer replaced pulley. Car vibrate at 40 mph. Dealer replaced front control arm bushings.
Dec 2009 71300 mi $850	Motor oil leak. Tranny fluid leak. Faulty instrument cluster.

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Dec 2006 - Jan 2010
Oct 2008 56000 mi US $650	Belt driving alternator was slipping due to faulty tensioner. Replaced.
Dec 2009 63000 mi	Power steering pump.

BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Oct 2008 - Jul 2009
Mar 2009 61000 mi US $50	Hood emblem was peeling off.

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BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Jun 2015 - Jul 2016
May 2016 85300 mi US $210	Engine and AC belts, tensioners, and pulleys replaced due to squeaking/chirping pulley.

BMW 3-Series in Nebraska, United States Aug 2014 - Mar 2016
Apr 2015 84200 mi US $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 Illinois, United States Feb 2014 - Aug 2022
Jun 2014 87000 mi US $40	Slow differential seal leak.
May 2016 97300 mi US $200	Coil pack was cracked and needed to be replaced.
Sep 2021 112000 mi US $10000	subframe repair cracks and reinforcement replaced all suspension bushings replaced rod bearings
May 2022 113000 mi US $1000	AC recharge
Aug 2022 113000 mi US $400	accessory belt replacement

BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Feb 2013 - Feb 2018
Sep 2014 34000 mi US $1800	Car shook hard and ran badly, then CEL came. Complete VANOS failure (at a very low mileage). Both exhaust hub tabs broken. s54 specialist indie replaced with Dr.Vanos rebuilt and preventative Beisan solenoid. Labor was 600, parts were 1200.
May 2015 35000 mi US $150	One of two horns quit, sounded wheezy/weak. Replaced both.
Oct 2015 37200 mi US $550	I limped car home when it started badly (even worse than previous VANOS issue) and CEL. Turns out on 3 cyls coils were gone. Past recall, but previous owners did not put enough miles to get to the issue in time. Saved 200$ by ordering parts.

BMW 3-Series in Ohio, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2022
Jun 2011 53000 mi US $120	Bad final stage resistor for control of HVAC blower.
Aug 2011 55000 mi US $1300	mass air flow meter went out of tolerance differential pinion shaft seal replaced due to small lubricant leak
Nov 2014 67000 mi US $800	A differential seal developed a minor leak and all seals were replaced preventively. The car could probably have been driven for many months before a real problem developed

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BMW 3-Series in California, United States Nov 2011 - Mar 2018
Jun 2012 101000 mi US $570	Vanos valve leaking oil; no associated idle problems
Mar 2013 110000 mi US $1400	Valve cover leaking oil. Gasket replaced. Oil filter housing gasket leak. Gasket replaced, along with lower vanos hose (damaged due to leaking oil). Also replaced lower radiator hose, crank valve hose
Nov 2013 118000 mi US $406	Front control arm bushings worn; last replaced 8/11 @90k mi

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Aug 2011 - Jun 2018
Oct 2011 48200 mi US $885	Cam sensors had to be replaced
Dec 2013 70000 mi US $760	Radiator Overflow assembly,float, and window washer bottle and sensor
Nov 2014 82000 mi US $256	BMW Battery went dead after exactly 3 years almost to the day.
Mar 2015 89000 mi US $5	Clip that holds up the brake light cables broke
Aug 2015 91000 mi US $600	Radiator cracked Oil Filter Housing Leaking two weeks after radiator
Sep 2015 92000 mi US $358	Power steering hoses leaking
Apr 2016 99397 mi US $368	Replace front control arm bushings
Aug 2016 102222 mi US $422	Replace drivers side window regulator without motor
Feb 2017 107710 mi US $337	Valve Cover Gasket Replaced
Jul 2017 112000 mi US $65	Battery went bad less than 3 years. Battery replaced under warranty.
Sep 2017 113605 mi US $925	Replace a, b, c pillars on both sides of interior
Feb 2018 118122 mi US $123	Replace passenger side rear bulb carrier
May 2018 119964 mi US $579	Passenger side seat belt broken and replaced, roundel on front had to be replaced
Jun 2018 125000 mi US $1070	Motor and Transmission Mounts Replaced Window Regulator without Motor and Door Lock Actuator Replaced

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BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States May 2014 - Jun 2015
Dec 2014 172000 mi US $120	thermostat failed soft (too cold malice also replaced water pump due to age (no issues)

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BMW 3-Series in California, United States Aug 2008 - Apr 2016
Apr 2009 76000 mi US $12	Front turn signal bulb socket had corroded terminals, replaced
Sep 2009 82000 mi US $900	Alternator failure
Jan 2010 108200 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 2012 114000 mi US $1300	Coolant expansion tank crack. Also replaced water pump, thermostat, hoses, belts. RattlIng through steering wheel. Front Bushings replace on both sides.
Aug 2012 120500 mi US $200	Trunk lid handle broken off. Replaced and reprinted. This is the 2nd time in 10 years.
Jul 2013 128500 mi US $200	A pillar trim pealing, replaced. Floor mats falling apart, replaced. Cover for wiper motors
Nov 2014 148000 mi US $1300	Control arm Mass air sensor
Jul 2015 150500 mi US $200	Bracket holding exhaust pipe loose, rusted Windshield washer fluid pump broken
Apr 2016 158000 mi US $400	B and c pillar coverings replaced due to sagging cloth covering

BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Sep 2008 - Jul 2015
Apr 2009 96100 mi C $220	Camshaft Position Sensor. DIY replacement; about 1 hour including cleanup (15 mins of actual "work").
Jun 2009 96100 mi C $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 2012 120900 mi C $250	Replaced power steering pump & serpentine belts (since I had to take it off anyway). Power steering was starting to "groan".
Sep 2012 122760 mi	Replaced both rear wheel bearings.

BMW 3-Series in Georgia, United States Dec 2006 - May 2010
Apr 2008 56000 mi US $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 2008 58000 mi US $70	DIY - Replaced leaking thermostat.
Dec 2009 74000 mi US $438	Worn differential mount bushings. Replaced by independent mechanic.
Jan 2010 US $60	Engine developed a minor oil leak; replaced valve cover gasket. Problem has been resolved.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Sep 2011 - Sep 2012
Sep 2012 122000 mi US $130	Replaced camshaft position sensor

BMW 3-Series in Washington, United States Mar 2014 - Mar 2015
Apr 2014 67000 mi US $1200	alternator

BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Feb 2009 - Jun 2014
May 2009 39000 mi US $105	Exhaust camshaft sensor quit. Replaced camshaft sensor and the check engine light went off.

BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Sep 2010 - Jan 2011
Sep 2010 128964 mi US $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 2010 128700 mi US $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 Florida, United States Jul 2010 - Aug 2014
Sep 2010 142000 mi US $200	cam position sensor A/C evap/refill
Aug 2014 158000 mi US $300	Maf, ignition coil

BMW 3-Series in Missouri, United States Jul 2014 - Mar 2015
Jul 2014 129000 mi US $40	Upper intake boot was ripped.
Feb 2015 133000 mi US $1018	Replaced clutch. I think the self-adjusting springs went.
Mar 2015 133000 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.

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BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Jan 2011 - Jan 2016
Oct 2011 172000 mi US $40	Blown upper radiator hose, temporary repair then hose replacement.
Jan 2012 179000 mi US $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 2012 192200 mi US $100	Passenger side window regulator.
Feb 2013 208100 mi US $3000	Reverse gear failed while rocking the car out of snow. Complete rebuild needed.
Jun 2013 216000 mi US $100	PCV hoses cracked leading to fault code. Difficult to diagnose, relatively easy to fix.
Feb 2014 230700 mi	Torque converter failure, repaired under warranty.
Oct 2014 247000 mi US $18	Leaky temperature sensor at lower radiator hose, replaced.
Jul 2015 264000 mi US $80	Replaced secondary coolant hose.
Dec 2015 275000 mi US $30	Replaced upper radiator hose (bleed valve cracked)
Jan 2016 252000 mi US $60	Replaced all 6 ignition coils.

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BMW 3-Series in Nevada, United States Sep 2007 - Sep 2010
Oct 2007 78000 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 2008 83000 mi US $55	Final stage resistor was failing, causing the a/c blower to be erratic. Replaced it myself and it's working fine now.
Jul 2009 89000 mi US $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 2009 89000 mi US $30	Front driver side turn signal assembly removed itself from the car while travelling on the highway. Had to replace turn signal assembly.
Dec 2009 90000 mi US $50	Replaced windshield cowl due to dryrot on seal against windshield.

BMW 3-Series in District of Columbia, United States Nov 2011 - Jun 2016
May 2012 67500 mi US $1700	Replaced shocks and struts all around after noticing deteriorated ride quality
Oct 2013 72200 mi US $1182	Rear coil springs - rusted out; one was borken, one nearly broken Front suspension bushings
Dec 2015 76000 mi US $100	Check engine light was on; evaporative emissions system valve faulty; ordered part online and replaced;

BMW 3-Series in Washington, United States Apr 2016 - Jun 2016
Jun 2016 151000 mi US $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)

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BMW 3-Series in California, United States Feb 2011 - Sep 2013
Aug 2012 78486 mi US $120	Replaced Rear differential Replaced camshaft position sensor Replaced oil temp sensor

BMW 3-Series in Alabama, United States Mar 2014 - Jun 2014
Mar 2014 105000 mi US $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 2014 105700 mi US $56	Passenger door window regulator failed. Replaced regulator and motor assembly.
May 2014 106100 mi US $23	Replaced squealing idler pulley.

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BMW 3-Series in Rhode Island, United States Mar 2007 - Jun 2012
Jul 2008 69000 mi	Brief creak in left rear brake or suspension when coming to a stop or at low speed.
Aug 2008 69000 mi US $500	Front control arm bushings replaced, rear upper shock mounts replaced.
Dec 2008 70000 mi US $35	Replaced valve cover gasket to solve oil leak.
Jul 2009 72000 mi US $130	Driver side door-brake spring broke. New part installed.
Sep 2009 72000 mi US $65	Left front grille fell out. All the plastic clips had broken. Bought part and owner replaced.
Apr 2010 75200 mi US $846	Left rear suspension spring replaced Thermostat housing leaking Electrical harness from trunk lid to car body spliced.
Jul 2010 76000 mi US $130	Drivers side door brake replaced.
Sep 2010 76000 mi US $240	Exhaust cam position sensor replaced.
Nov 2011 78000 mi US $127	Overflow tank ruptured. Loss of coolant. Check engine light. Air leak at the oil filler cap. Resealed cap with no further problem.

BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Dec 2008 - Aug 2014
Mar 2009 115000 mi US $200	Grille fell out of hood requiring replacement.
Sep 2009 121000 mi US $400	replace leaking valve cover gasket
Jan 2010 127000 mi US $200	the coolant expansion tank was leaking.
Feb 2010 127800 mi US $560	belts and tensioners
May 2010 131000 mi US $650	replaced control arms
Jun 2011 136000 mi US $100	a/c was not cold

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Oct 2013 - Oct 2017
Nov 2013 158300 mi US $1035	Bad fuel pump relay required replacement of fuel pump.

BMW 3-Series in Kansas, United States Mar 2015 - Sep 2018
Apr 2015 81500 mi US $280	rear window dropped out
Feb 2018 138000 mi US $1030	fuel pump and filter
Jul 2018 145000 mi US $100	cracked overflow tank

BMW 3-Series in New Hampshire, United States Jan 2012 - Mar 2015
Nov 2014 92900 mi	Replacement of tie rod bushings

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BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Mar 2013 - Mar 2016
Dec 2015 90000 mi US $350	Expansion tank leak, replaced along with radiator and automatic transmission thermostat

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BMW 3-Series in Switzerland Apr 2015 - Aug 2022
Oct 2021 122140 mi $600	Clutch
Aug 2022 130200 mi $120	Camshafts intake and exhaust position sensors

BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Feb 2008 - Apr 2009
Jun 2008 48000 mi US $80	part that controls fan speed. had to remove glove compartment to get to part.
Mar 2009 51000 mi US $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.

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BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2017 - Jul 2022
Jul 2018 89000 mi US $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 2021 94000 mi US $600	Oil pan gasket replaced
Jul 2022 100400 mi	Water pump seeping

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BMW 3-Series in California, United States May 2009 - Mar 2019
Jun 2009 89000 mi US $90	Heater blower running uncontrolled. Replaced blower resistor.
Aug 2009 91000 mi US $20	Windshield washer pump leaking. Replaced washer pump.
Sep 2010 101000 mi US $50	Replaced exhaust cam position sensor
Mar 2012 109000 mi US $700	Cooling system failure. Radiator tank leaking,and thermostat stuck open. Replaced tank and associated parts,heated thermostat,water pump, all hoses and belts.
Apr 2013 113200 mi US $40	replaced interior door lock/emergency flasher switch
Jul 2015 124200 mi US $110	Rough running engine. Went into limp mode. Replaced #1 ignition coil.
Mar 2017 126000 mi US $300	Replaced rear leaking shocks and related components. Replaced leaking power steering lines and hoses.
Oct 2017 128000 mi US $1790	Oil filter housing gasket, Vanos oil line, Replaced front struts
Aug 2018 129000 mi US $700	Oil pan gasket replacement

BMW 3-Series in Oklahoma, United States Jan 2011 - Jan 2012
May 2011 108100 mi US $300	Radiator overflow container failed

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BMW 3-Series in Oregon, United States Oct 2012 - Apr 2016
May 2014 83300 mi US $45	Replaced broken window switch for DS front and back windows.
Jun 2015 92000 mi US $20	Oil level sensor so bad and it was replaced during the last oil change.
Feb 2016 95000 mi US $60	Thermostat was sticking open and not allowing the engine to warm up fully.

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BMW 3-Series in California, United States May 2007 - Jun 2011
Sep 2007 68000 mi US $178	Defective (leaking) windshield washer fluid pump. Reservoir also found to be cracked. Both were replaced.
Dec 2007 70000 mi US $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 2008 74000 mi US $297	2 P/S hoses replaced. Cracked coolant expansion tank replaced along with tank cap, level sensor, thermostat, & antifreeze.
May 2008 75000 mi	Brake and DSC warning laps illuminated simultaneously. This fault disables both the DSC and anti-lock braking systems. Steering angle sensor replaced.

BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2011
Jan 2010 82000 mi US $1700	Reverse gear malfunctioned and stopped working. BMW dealer wanted to replace for $6,500, but extended warranty wouldn't pay. Took to AAMCO which quoted $3,600 to repair. Extended warranty initially refused to pay, but in the end paid $1,900.

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BMW 3-Series in Quebec, Canada Jan 2010 - Jun 2011
Feb 2010 104160 mi C $30	Hose between radiator and expansion tank cracked and threw coolant all over the engine bay. Easy to repair. Purchased part online (not from BMW dealer...too expensive).

BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Jul 2008 - Mar 2010
Aug 2008 169000 mi US $200	Failed a/c compressor and replaces belts. Squeaking noise from the compressor.

BMW 3-Series in Great Britain Sep 2013 - Jun 2014
Nov 2013 139100 mi £300	Coolant leak. I am currently monitoring the mileage(after topping up) to report back to the garage on the frequency of the Coolant light coming up.
Jun 2014 147000 mi	Blown head gasket

BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Nov 2013 - Nov 2013
Nov 2013 150000 mi US $500	Rack and Pinion broke for the second time in 40k miles.

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BMW 3-Series in California, United States Nov 2010 - Apr 2011
Dec 2010 127000 mi US $178	Multiple issues with the emissions system. Replace faulty Fuel Breather Control Valve, Evap Control Valve, and, as required, the interconnecting hoses. Each part was tested prior to replacement.
Mar 2011 128000 mi US $500	Replaced expansion tank. Plastic was brittle and broke which lead to radiator fluid leaking. I was informed that I will soon require replacement hoses for the radiator and replacement for the front bushings (crack in rubber - second time) Replaced expansion tank. Plastic was brittle and broke which lead to radiator fluid leaking. I was informed that I will soon require replacement hoses for the radiator and replacement for the front bushings (crack in rubber - second time)

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Aug 2002 - Oct 2013
May 2002 12981 mi	Blower Final Stage Resistor replaced. Left Visor Vanity Light Switch replaced.
Oct 2003 24498 mi	Auxillary Fan replaced.
Dec 2003 26106 mi	Front Control Arm Bushings replaced.
Nov 2006 50869 mi US $516	Pulse Generator replaced.
Jan 2008 63024 mi US $100	Troubleshooting 3rd brake light not working. Windshield Washer Pump.
May 2008 70004 mi US $759	Air Conditioning service.
Sep 2008 73127 mi US $37	Front Badge replaced.
Oct 2008 74656 mi US $103	Power Steering Pump and Serpentine Belts replaced. LED Third Brake Light replaced.
Jul 2009 87744 mi US $267	Right Rear Window Regulator replaced.
Sep 2009 90602 mi US $671	Fuel Pump and Filter replaced.
Dec 2009 95214 mi US $478	Oxygen Sensors (pre-cat) replaced.
May 2010 102131 mi US $70	Cabin Air Filter replaced. Valve Cover Gasket replaced.
Jul 2011 116505 mi US $1154	Water Pump, Coolant Expansion Tank, Upper Radiator Hose replaced. Oil and Filter changed. Left Front Window Regulator repaired.
Aug 2011 116611 mi US $72	Air Conditioning recharged. Blower Final Stage Resistor replaced.
Sep 2011 111780 mi US $45	Sunroof wouldn't open completely, and would stop while closing. Sunroof shade was off its tracks. Removed the sunroof glass, replaced the sunroof shade clips, lubed the tracks, and replaced the sunroof glass. Sunroof Shade Clips replaced.
Apr 2012 129000 mi US $495	They replaced the evaporative system valve (by the intake manifold), gas cap, and crankcase ventilation hose. The check engine light is off now. They replaced the evaporative system valve (by the intake manifold), gas cap, and crankcase ventilation hose. The check engine light is off now.
May 2012 132515 mi US $250	One ignition coil replaced. Six spark plugs replaced. Oil change. Brake Fluid Flush. Oil Change. One ignition coil replaced. Six spark plugs replaced. Oil change.
Jul 2012 138500 mi US $535	Replaced lower control arm bushings.
Oct 2012 146000 mi US $300	Replaced the Idler wheel. The bearing had failed.
Feb 2013 152800 mi US $330	Replaced the driver's window regulator.
Oct 2013 158000 mi	The radiator was leaking.

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BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jan 2013 - Jul 2014
Oct 2013 99200 mi US $2000	Entire cooling system needed to be replaced.
Jan 2014 110000 mi US $680	Replacement of Fuel Pump and very clogged fuel filter. Mechanic wouldn't say latter caused the former. Chicken and egg issue, he said.
Feb 2014 110500 mi US $150	Battery died. No warning. Most recently checked in November, was told it was strong and should last a while

BMW 3-Series in Sweden Jun 2013 - Jul 2013
Jul 2013 176080 mi	Exhaust leak

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BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Feb 2013 - Sep 2013
Jul 2013 147000 mi US $900	Broken sunroof Worn ball joints and bushings

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Oct 2011 - Jun 2014
May 2012 141100 mi US $70	Window regulators needed to be replaced on both sides in the back.

BMW 3-Series in Georgia, United States Jan 2010 - Jul 2014
Feb 2011 160000 mi US $150	Replaced LCA bushings.
Mar 2013 186000 mi US $50	Cracked coolant reservoir
Aug 2013 190600 mi US $400	Bad Thermostat
Jul 2014 197000 mi US $5200	Catastrophic engine fan clutch failure.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Apr 2007 - Mar 2011
May 2007 93000 mi US $1000	Pulley imploded causing belt to fail causing fan clutch to fail. Result is overheating of engine and loss of waterpump and coolant. Luckily, no major engine damage--only needed to replace belt, pulleys, fan clutch, and coolant.
Sep 2007 105000 mi US $250	replace bushings
Dec 2007 111000 mi US $300	Seat belt tensioner sensor bad causing Airbag light to go on.
May 2008 120000 mi US $400	Rear differential bushing replaced.
Sep 2008 129000 mi US $160	cam sensors
Feb 2009 140000 mi US $30	Cleaned carbon buildup off throttle plate.
Jul 2010 169000 mi US $150	window regulator

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Dec 2007 - Apr 2013
Feb 2008 107000 mi US $460	Battery died due to broken alternator. Car has to be towed. Replaced alternator.
Apr 2008 110000 mi US $180	Car stalled due to failed fuel pump. Replaced fuel pump.
Mar 2013 192000 mi US $2000	Auto tranny lost reverse.

BMW 3-Series in Washington, United States Apr 2010 - Jun 2015
Jun 2013 162000 mi US $300	gas seal on tank
Apr 2014 168300 mi US $400	failing fuel pump

BMW 3-Series in Michigan, United States Apr 2010 - Nov 2011
Jun 2010 170000 mi US $600	Diagnose bad ride, noise. Replaced shocks. Repaired rust.
Aug 2010 172000 mi US $1600	Suspension repaired.
Jul 2011 184200 mi US $550	Damaged bushings replaced.
Nov 2011 185000 mi US $500	Surface rust repaired and repainted.

BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Jun 2018 - Jun 2022
Jun 2022 140000 mi US $65	Window Regulator and Regulator Motor, front left

BMW 3-Series in Wisconsin, United States Dec 2015 - Jan 2016
Jan 2016	The secondary air pump failed which didn't really affect the cars operation but could have been exscacerbating the VANOS low idle RPMs during cold weather starts issue.

BMW 3-Series in North Carolina, United States Nov 2008 - Mar 2010
Dec 2008 90000 mi US $3000	This car is a piece of junk !! A complete money hog and BMW deserves to be sued.

BMW 3-Series in Connecticut, United States Jan 2007 - Mar 2010
Feb 2007 108000 mi US $250	Broken right rear shock mount.

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BMW 3-Series in Indiana, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2018
Jun 2011 116000 mi US $110	oil level sensor failed and was replaced
Sep 2011 120000 mi US $100	exhaust camshaft position sensor
Jul 2012 133000 mi US $150	Broken rear strut mount.
Jun 2018 225000 mi US $60	Final stage resistor replaced for blower motor

BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Aug 2011 - Mar 2012
Oct 2011 291000 mi US $180	THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR WENT OUT WHICH WAS LOCATED IN THROTTLE BODY. HAD TO REPLACE ENTIRE THROTTLE.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Oct 2010 - Jun 2013
Dec 2010 106000 mi US $1020	Replaced expansion tank, radiator cap and coolant- tank was leaking. Replaced lower control arms on right and left sides, control arm bushings, and tie rod.
Apr 2011 111000 mi US $670	Clutch and clutch master cylinder replaced. Replaced all belts, tensioner pulley, idler pulley and AC tensioner pulley.
May 2011 112000 mi US $225	Replaced broken wiper lever- lever made of cheap plastic- broke off in middle. Replaced broken wiper lever- lever made of cheap plastic- broke off in middle.
Oct 2011 118000 mi US $546	Radiator fan failed, causing overheating and upper radiator hose to burst. Fan and hose replaced.
Nov 2011 123000 mi US $546	Electric window regulators on two windows (front passenger door and rear driver's side door) broke. Parts replaced. Window regulators for two of windows broke- regulator assembies (2) replaced.
Dec 2011 125000 mi US $550	Wiper switch broke and was replaced.
Mar 2012 130000 mi US $260	Battery was dead and had to be replaced; 24 codes came up, codes checked and computer reset.
Jun 2012 132000 mi US $1500	Brake indicator light came on- pads, rotors, calipers replaced on all four wheels- all four tires replaced due to cord showing- front alignment needed adjustment.
Oct 2012 137000 mi US $467	Check engine light on, rough idle- dealer replaced pulse generator camshaft sensor and cracked tube elbow (intake air boot). CEL back day later. car still needs new radiator ($1,200) but we are trading in the car soon, so we shall leave it for next owner. CEL on, rough idle, and car overheating- dealer replaced sensor and cracked hose- decided to sell car and not fix cracked radiator- Note: one day after "fix" rough idle returned.
Apr 2013 150000 mi US $450	Radiator fan broke- took to shop.
May 2013 150000 mi US $600	The radiator was leaking, so it was replaced.

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BMW 3-Series in Michigan, United States Sep 2009 - Jun 2011
Sep 2009 128000 mi US $500	oil pan craked, had to be replaced
Oct 2010 140000 mi US $475	brakes and control arm. 200$ 4 brand new tires installed 475$ car would not start, had to replace the fuel pump. 425$

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Sep 2010 - Nov 2011
Oct 2010 114000 mi US $600	Fuel pump failure
Nov 2011 126000 mi US $300	Coilpack Waterpump

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Jul 2012 - Nov 2013
Aug 2012 124000 mi US $750	Replaced water pump, also had to replace belts and tensioner

BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Feb 2008 - Jul 2015
Sep 2008 122000 mi US $175	Windshield washer pum replaced.
Nov 2008 122000 mi US $3500	Xenon headlight replaced.
Mar 2010 123000 mi US $550	Replaced turn signal lamp. Could not be performed by owner.
Aug 2010 124400 mi US $350	Rear window stuck
Mar 2011 131000 mi US $180	Replaced windshield washer pump.
Apr 2011 132000 mi US $500	Water leak repaired
Jul 2011 132000 mi US $3800	Broken valve spring required tearing down and rebuilding engine
Jun 2012 141000 mi US $15000	Steering hoses were replaced
Dec 2014 153000 mi US $400	Water pump went bad.

BMW 3-Series in Kentucky, United States Sep 2008 - Dec 2012
Dec 2008 156000 mi US $160	1 day at shop / Had lights DSC and limp mode / Cleaned idle control valve it was successful.
Dec 2009 178000 mi US $120	Got check engine light, had oxygen sensor codes, replaced both pre-catalytic oxygen sensors.
Jan 2010 180000 mi US $40	Noticed windshield washer fluid puddle and found weep hole on windshield washer pump leaking, replaced pump.
Feb 2010 181300 mi US $200	Had valve cover gasket leak. Replaced worn valve cover gasket, vanos seals, spark plugs.
Jul 2010 189000 mi US $600	Radiator found leaking. Replaced radiator, hoses, expansion tank. Exhaust cam sensor cause of "check engine" light. Replaced exhaust cam sensor.
Dec 2011 211000 mi US $400	Oil separator needed replacement, engine codes appeared with various sensors pointing to the oil separtor.

BMW 3-Series in Wyoming, United States Sep 2008 - May 2009
Oct 2008 184000 mi US $1260	ABS-ATC system 3 lights on, reset does not stick. Other problem needs dealer computer to fix.
Dec 2008 187000 mi US $2600	ABS-ATC system. Airbag dash light on bcse of faulty seatbelt sensor cost >300$
Apr 2009 187000 mi US $140	left hand driver seat belt pretensioner
May 2009 187000 mi	front right strut leaking, sold car

BMW 3-Series in Wisconsin, United States Aug 2013 - Mar 2014
Jan 2014 98000 mi	One catalytic converter bad, would have to replace both plus exhaust manifold
Feb 2014 98000 mi	Jerking steering wheel due to a sticking caliper...repair cost would have been $980
Mar 2014 98000 mi	One catalytic converter bad. Sticking caliper.

BMW 3-Series in Tennessee, United States Oct 2010 - Jun 2018
Nov 2010 62000 mi US $850	HVAC control unit goes to Celsius if the clock control button is pushed. Will not return to fahrenheit without reprograming OBC. Unit replaced twice with updated unit. Car built in S. Africa before 04/10. Dealer admits problem Cooling sytem leak in coolant reservoir tank. Decided to replace 11 year old hoses, tank and radiator since rad. had plastic components also. Also replaced water pump.
Mar 2013 72000 mi US $100	Drivers side airbag sensor malfunction. Corrosion in wiring to dlc plug. The sensor connections were cleaned of corrosion and and the code was reset.
Nov 2014 74300 mi US $400	A/C fan and resistor pack failed and were replaced. Also replaced left front wheel bearing. Motor mounts are failing will be replaced soon. Causing vibration when car is not in motion as well as in motion.
May 2015 75000 mi US $388	Smart Key was failing and would not start the car. Battery was suspected and replaced when it was discovered to be 9 years old. Tech finally asked if I had a different key. Car started then. New key cost $235.00. Engine were replaced als
Jun 2018 87000 mi US $1500	Started with purge valve problem and finally ended replacing charcoal canister and 3/2 valve and crankcase vent valve.

BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Apr 2014 - Jun 2015
Aug 2014 103000 mi US $1900	Transmission leaking fluid and torque converter failed. Partially rebuilt, car needs to be warmed before transmission active. Driveshaft coming loose
Nov 2014 103600 mi US $500	Serpentine Belt replaced
Jun 2015 106000 mi US $450	Rear calipers stuck, replaced calipers and pads.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Oct 2012 - Jan 2015
Nov 2012 36200 mi US $31	REAR MUFFLER RUBBER MOUNT REPLACED
Mar 2013 147000 mi US $30	Car vibrated at idle speeds. Air Mass Meter Boot had a small hole. Air Mass Meter Boot was replaced. Vibrations gone.
Jul 2013 149000 mi US $30	Check the infamously unreliable cooling system. Everything was ok except for coolant, which was dirty and was replaced.
Sep 2013 149000 mi US $10	Code p1189 on. Car was shaking on idle. Replaced oil separator drain hose(connects oil separator with the oil dip stick). Problem solved.
Dec 2013 151000 mi US $15	Rear windows malfunctioning. Replaced General Module relay. Problem solved
Jan 2014 146200 mi US $25	Replaced coolant recovery hose.
Mar 2014 152000 mi US $35	Replace left rear window regulator
Oct 2014 156500 mi US $40	Oil Level Sensor Replaced

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BMW 3-Series in California, United States Feb 2010 - Apr 2010
Apr 2010 126000 mi US $50	Replaced leaking windshield washer pump.

BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Mar 2007 - Nov 2012
May 2007 118000 mi US $82	water pump and belts
Dec 2007 126000 mi	check engine light pcv valve & O2 sensors
Jan 2008 127000 mi US $250	Camshaft position sensor.
Feb 2009 142000 mi US $400	Cooling system header tank. Front control arms and bushings.
Feb 2011 166300 mi US $31	leaking ps hose
Jun 2011 168000 mi	front shocks/struts rebuilt rear calipers
Dec 2011 172000 mi	Window regulator
Mar 2012 175000 mi US $43	valve cover gasket
Sep 2012 180000 mi US $65	upper coolant hose PLASTIC bleeder broke

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Sep 2011 - Jun 2017
Jan 2012 149000 mi US $70	No heat from heater. Replaced heater control valve.
Sep 2012 161000 mi US $50	Lower control arm bushings (lollipops) worn - replaced.
Apr 2013 169300 mi US $200	Classic cracked expansion tank. Replaced Thermostat and expansion tank cap while in there. Right turn signal would intermittently stay on
Jun 2015 176000 mi US $850	Throttle body servo failed

BMW 3-Series in Minnesota, United States Apr 2014 - Jun 2015
Sep 2014 124000 mi US $400	Replaced front control arms, ball joints, and bushings.
Nov 2014 126000 mi US $120	Wouldn't start on a cold morning. Tested battery - fail load test. Replaced Battery.

BMW 3-Series in Maryland, United States Mar 2007 - Aug 2008
Sep 2007 84000 mi US $75	Left rear window regulator cables came off track and window was stuck half open. Right rear window regulator cables came off track and snapped the carrier. The window was able to be moved by hand. This was 10 days after the other side went.
Dec 2007 89000 mi US $115	Speedometer and MPG gauges stopped responding, ABS & traction control turned off. Left rear wheel speed sensor was replaced and all systems returned to normal.

BMW 3-Series in Washington, United States Oct 2013 - Mar 2015
Oct 2013 76000 mi US $700	DSC light came on intermittently. Replaced both brake pressure sensors in master cylinder
Jun 2014 81000 mi US $1100	Cooling expansion tank ruptured. Replaced tank and hoses
Jul 2014 81000 mi US $900	Water temp overheating at long idle. Aux fan diagnosed faulty and replaced.
Dec 2014 88000 mi US $700	Replace bushings and control arm.

BMW 3-Series in California, United States Feb 2014 - Apr 2014
Apr 2014 54000 mi	Noticeable "thud" sound when putting the car into gear.

BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Aug 2013 - Mar 2015
Sep 2014 132000 mi	Valve gasket cover resealed.

BMW 3-Series in Georgia, United States Oct 2015 - Jan 2016
Jan 2016	clutch fork issues making the car impossible to shift gear while car is running

BMW 3-Series in British Columbia, Canada Jul 2014 - Dec 2014
Jul 2014 89900 mi C $300	replacing aging gaskets.
Dec 2014 90520 mi C $170	window regulator fail.

BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Jul 2010 - Jun 2011
Aug 2010 206000 mi US $40	Water pump broke

BMW 3-Series in Maryland, United States Jun 2014 - May 2018
Jul 2014 139800 mi US $180	Fabric falling off sunroof panel due to crumbling foam that lines fabric. Bought new fabric and took old sunroof to shop to scrape off old and glue on new. Also replaced broken metal glides for sunroof panel
Feb 2015 151600 mi US $334	Themostst stuck open. Heat from vents was not very hot. Leaking water. Pressure test $52 found lower radiator hose leaking. Remove and replace upper and lower hoses $276. Flush cooling system $120. Total $448.
Jul 2015 158000 mi US $2095	Clutch suddenly stopped working. Clutch kit, pressure plate bolt set, pilot bearing, fly wheel, exhaust gasket.

BMW 3-Series in Colorado, United States Jan 2011 - Mar 2015
Feb 2011 99000 mi US $1000	Replaced power steering pump.
Aug 2011 106000 mi US $250	Window regulator. Also did maintenance.
Sep 2012 114000 mi US $300	level sensor replaced window regulator replacement

BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Mar 2011 - Mar 2013
Jan 2012 144000 mi US $850	Replaced Front Control Arm Brackets, Rear Upper Shock Mounts, Rear Wheel Bearing.

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BMW 3-Series in Arizona, United States May 2008 - May 2013
Jun 2008 100000 mi US $175	Gear leaver sometimes would not shift into gear. The leaver became loose and would not shift into gear if it was lifted up. Oil light (yellow) was coming on indicating low oil level, but the dipstick showed oil level full. Replace oil level sensor.

BMW 3-Series in Sweden Jan 2012 - Dec 2013
Feb 2012 142600 mi	rusted rear brake lines
Aug 2013 152300 mi	rear wheel bearings x2 center bearing (propshaft)

BMW 3-Series in Georgia, United States May 2007 - Mar 2010
Dec 2007 138000 mi US $808	Front struts and strut mounts replaced. They had not been replaced for the life of the vehicle.

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BMW 3-Series in Utah, United States Dec 2007 - Mar 2010
Jan 2008 74000 mi US $111	No reverse (see noreverse.org). I have that ZF 5HP19 tranny, and my reverse drum has failed.

BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Sep 2007 - Feb 2009
Oct 2007 52000 mi US $400	Coolant expansion tank and upper hose ruptured.
Jan 2008 57000 mi US $450	Replaced coolant pump and thermostat since the pump starting to make noise.
Feb 2009 76000 mi US $450	Replaced oil filter housing gasket.

BMW 3-Series in Georgia, United States Aug 2007 - Jun 2009
Jun 2009 118000 mi	The water pump ceased and the radiator expansion tank exploded releasing all the coolant. The vehicle is no longer functioning. Sold it.

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BMW 3-Series in Queensland, Australia Mar 2009 - Feb 2010
Apr 2009 76260 mi A $80	Roof rain gutter has broken away on both sides. Replacement quote over $1300. Dealer used glue to hold in place as a temporary measure, apparently a fairly common problem.
Jun 2009 78120 mi A $340	Window lifter replaced. Plastic parts broken. Part replaced using guide posted by someone on internet. Rain gutter on roof sides reattached with screws. Previous reglueimg attempt by dealer unsuccessful.

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BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Nov 2007 - Apr 2011
Jun 2010 137000 mi US $3000	broken springs, and brake job

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BMW 3-Series in California, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2022
Jun 2011 38000 mi US $629	Water pump leaking badly. Could have lasted some weeks, but not taking the risk.
Jul 2014 58200 mi US $303	Oil Pressure sensor was replaced however that didn't fix the problem and it took them a couple more days to get it right. They fixed @ no additional charge but never told me what was the problem. Problem a gasket needed replacement.
Aug 2021 109 mi US $845	/Intake Cam/Air Mass Flow Sensor
Mar 2022 113 mi US $222	Water pump

BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Apr 2008 - Feb 2012
Feb 2009 109000 mi US $350	Changed control arms and bushings (bad ball joint). Noticed bad handling after on lift for new tires. replaced them myself.
Jan 2010 128100 mi US $100	Check Engine Light showed idle control valve stuck closed. Cleaned and replaced. Then bad idle with cylinder misfire. Replaced all spark plugs. Likely that ignition coil boot is cracked.
Sep 2010 125000 mi US $1000	Radiator leak (complete cooling overhaul), replaced ccv and hoses, VANOS, valve cover gasket, HID Xenon lights, & control arm bushings. This car is high maintenance.
Mar 2011 130000 mi US $200	Power steering pump broke. Replaced by me.
May 2011 130000 mi US $50	replaced oil filter housing gasket and oil pan gasket

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BMW 3-Series in California, United States Oct 2007 - Jun 2015
Jun 2013 106000 mi US $86	Exhaust side camshaft angle sensor replaced.
Jan 2014 111000 mi US $50	Replace fuel breather evap valve Cabin fan speed variable and sporadic. Heat and Air blower final stage resistor failed.

BMW 3-Series in British Columbia, Canada Feb 2009 - Sep 2014
Mar 2009 126480 mi C $1908	Repair: e46 rear subframe cracks repaired ($1,656) & rear subframe reinforcement kit installed ($252). Clutch; shift rod replaced. Shocks, tie rods (2), lower control arm bushings, trailing arm bushings replaced. Oil level sensor replaced. Antenna replaced.
Mar 2011 150660 mi C $2400	radiator. water pump. belts. tensioner.expansion tank. first replacement of radiator in 11 years. first expansion tank. third water pump.2nd tensioner. 2nd belts.
Jul 2011 155620 mi C $750	Door lock actuator driver side dead. No replace. Using key.
Mar 2014 172980 mi C $2000	Door solenoids. Actuators. 2x. Door water membrane seal replaced 2 sides

BMW 3-Series in Colorado, United States Dec 2017 - Jul 2021
May 2018 89000 mi US $700	Replaced cooling system, belts and idlers. Brake pads and rotors.

BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Mar 2011 - Dec 2012
Jan 2012 US $2400	The DME went bad
Jul 2012 162300 mi US $1300	Wheel bearings replaced in the rear tires Camshaft sensor, valve gasket replaced Replace cv joints Windshield washer pump replaced

BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Jul 2010 - Sep 2013
Aug 2010 131000 mi US $350	Shock rusted through. Door locks work intermittently. Cause are two relays in GM unit. Shop wanted to replace entire unit. Investigating source in Torrance, CA that will just replace the relays.
Sep 2010 132000 mi US $25	Cell phone antenna gasket failed
Oct 2010 135000 mi US $1800	Shocks and struts failed and leaking. Replaced all including mounts. New tires.
Dec 2010 141000 mi US $1400	Water pump failure drive shaft support bearing failure
Oct 2011 158000 mi US $503	Expansion Tank Failure
Jan 2012 159000 mi US $600	replaced LCAs Coolant Leak
Mar 2012 161000 mi US $875	Original Clutch finally failed. Had it replaced and it still had a good deal of material left. Fork broke, pilot bearing OK, but replaced anyway.
Sep 2013 202000 mi	Wheel bearings worn out, guido worn out, and control arm bushings deteriorated

BMW 3-Series in Ohio, United States May 2012 - Jul 2013
Jul 2012 114700 mi US $120	Electrical connector to hot water valve had open circuit, caused A/C to blow hot air Replaced electric radiator fan
Sep 2012 118000 mi US $140	Replaced fuel pump
Mar 2013 127000 mi US $650	Persistent driveability problems that may or may not be related to an aftermarket intake.
Jul 2013 132000 mi	Persistent check engine lights

BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2008 - Jan 2011
Jan 2011 143000 mi US $700	Headlight out; it was repaired. Rear subframe was tearing out of body. Second time it happened. BMW paid part of the cost, and the rest was paid for by the repair shop that BMW had paid to fix the same issue on my car back in 2006.

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BMW 3-Series in Nova Scotia, Canada Jun 2014 - Jun 2015
Jun 2015 89280 mi C $200	Oxygen sensor was cracked and gave me an error code

BMW 3-Series in Alabama, United States Jun 2014 - Jun 2015
Mar 2015 196000 mi US $100	Replaced Ignition Coils

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BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Jun 2013 - Jul 2023
Sep 2013 130000 mi US $700	Oil leak, hoses changed.
Feb 2015 137000 mi US $320	camshaft position sensor threw code, Check engine light came on
May 2015 137300 mi US $90	Engine coil wore out, had to be replaced. Car limped home.
Feb 2018 149000 mi US $17	Replaced windshield washer pump (simple job - 1 bolt, unplug one connector and one hose)

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BMW 3-Series in Victoria, Australia Dec 2012 - Mar 2014
Jan 2013	Water Pump failed and chewed up both Belts. Had it towed to BMTech. Inspected and told the cooling system was failing and leaks so need overhaul at $2000. Only had water pump & belts replaced as overhaul was too costly. Cooling System had leaks after leaving mechanic. Replaced Thermostat with housing, Upper & Lower hoses, Radiator, Expansion Tank, ET Cap, Water Pump. No more leaks but coolant level low warning on dash. Bleeding to attempt fix.
Apr 2013 143940 mi A $80	Transmission stuck in Gear 2. Hard Link error so gears not changing at correct speeds or engine rpm. Mechanic reset engine and transmission computers/sensors and had computer relearn correct program. Car repaired after reset.
Dec 2013 146940 mi A $2500	Blown head gasket Blown head gasket@235000km. Replaced with 2nd hand engine with 98000km.

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BMW in California, United States Nov 2012 - Sep 2013
Sep 2013 163000 mi US $350	AC Blower motor failed

BMW in Illinois, United States Feb 2012 - Mar 2014
Nov 2012 134700 mi US $150	Replaced the Worn out Control Arm Bushings with New Urethane Bushings. Replaced the Center Bearing and the Guibo/Flex Disc.
Mar 2014 US $1	Replace Radiator.

BMW in Oregon, United States Dec 2012 - Apr 2014
Jan 2013 125300 mi US $1000	blower fan squeaking--replaced, and 120K mile service
Jul 2013 123300 mi US $250	thermostat replacement/fuel filter replacement/spark plug replacement

BMW in California, United States Mar 2013 - Apr 2013
Apr 2013 106000 mi US $70	E36 M3 Vanos seals replacement

BMW in Texas, United States Aug 2008 - Mar 2010
Sep 2008 115000 mi US $3000	w

BMW in Texas, United States Jan 2012 - Aug 2013
Mar 2012 139000 mi	Replaced dashboard light bulbs. Had driver seat recovered. Replaced both seat belt buckles.
Aug 2012 139300 mi US $300	Replaced wheel bearing
May 2013 141300 mi US $400	Cracked coolant overflow tank.

BMW in California, United States Sep 2009 - Mar 2010
Oct 2009 132000 mi US $250	Replaced Brake Light Sensor, needs replacement every 2 years. Replaced Driver Side Lock Actuator. Replaced Gong, tells you if you left your key in the ignition when leaving the vehicle or if you left your lights on.

BMW in Missouri, United States Jun 2013 - Jun 2014
Sep 2013 109000 mi US $400	Radiator went out and shortly after the thermostat. First time I replaced either.

BMW in Connecticut, United States Aug 2008 - Jun 2014
Sep 2008 75000 mi US $220	Water pump failure
Apr 2011 127700 mi US $425	Clutch replacement
Aug 2011 139100 mi US $300	Vanos problem
Mar 2012 152000 mi US $500	Climate control computer
Jun 2014 168000 mi US $328	replaced faulty lifters

BMW in Washington, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2011
Jul 2010 67000 mi US $1000	Failed t-stat in open position. Replaced entire cooling system.

BMW in Slovak Republic Nov 2011 - Jan 2014
Dec 2011 124620 mi €600	Main fuel jet electronics broke + fuel injector pump computer unit broke
Sep 2012 131440 mi €150	ignitor replaced
Jan 2014 €350	Belt pulley replaced exhaust part replaced

BMW in Wisconsin, United States Nov 2011 - Mar 2013
Apr 2012 189000 mi US $50	Driver's door lock failed to open with key. Purchased cylinder repair kit on ebay. Simple fix for less than $50

BMW in California, United States Dec 2011 - Jan 2012
Jan 2012 US $445	Replaced torn rear trail arm bushings with polyurethane ones.

BMW in Virginia, United States Mar 2013 - Jun 2013
Apr 2013 130200 mi US $400	airbag light on.

BMW in Massachusetts, United States May 2013 - Nov 2015
Jul 2013 168500 mi US $115	AC not working, system recharged and dye added to test for leaks.
Aug 2013 169100 mi US $500	Back plate for RR brake rusted out and needed to be replaced.

BMW in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2015 - Dec 2015
Oct 2015 194700 mi US $70	Window regulator wire snapped inside door. Resulted in non-functional window, driver side front.

BMW in New Jersey, United States Apr 2014 - Apr 2014
Apr 2014 248000 mi US $120	Calipers were bad on the front passenger side.

BMW in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2014 - Jul 2014
Jun 2014 131000 mi US $45	replaced transmission motor mounts leaking power steering pump engine running very rough, rpm severe vacillation; poor acceleration/power

BMW in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2014 - Apr 2014
Apr 2014 155000 mi	Full oil change, filter and spark plugs replaced. Cabin air filter cleaned. Interior roof covering re-affixed, sunroof removed and vanity re-covered.

BMW in United Arab Emirates Jul 2013 - Jan 2014
Jan 2014 139500 mi ¤4000	control arm and control arm bushing replacement. front shock absorbers, stabilizer link, driveshaft replacement, rear wheel bearing and so much more engine mount, transmission mount driveshaft center bearing and flexible disc replacement

BMW in California, United States Nov 2013 - Jan 2014
Jan 2014 184000 mi	Some center console buttons do not work such as the door lock button and hazard lights button.

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BMW in Virginia, United States Jul 2008 - Jun 2011
Aug 2008 108000 mi US $450	The reservoir cracked and spilled coolant. Towed car home replaced the reservoir, water pump, thermostat, hoses, and acc. belts. The car was due for the above mentioned service.
Nov 2008 116000 mi US $1100	Changed the notorious differential mount. Replaced differential with a 330 differential off of a 2004 300 ci. Changed Transmission mount with an M3 mounts. Inspection II performed.
Jan 2009 121000 mi US $900	Mass airflow replaced. Drive belt tensioner replaced.
Jun 2009 134000 mi US $62	sort of a grinding noise....found out that the dirt shield on the left wheel was bent...easy fix
Sep 2009 140000 mi US $370	Left side rear bearing got replaced
Dec 2009 145000 mi US $150	Replaced control arm bushing with bracket.
Mar 2010 151000 mi US $110	Valve cover gasket was leaking. Valve cover replaced. The total amount of time taken with coil pack was less than 4 hours. Intermittent check engine light due to cylinder four coil pack intermittent failure. Coil pack replaced.
May 2010 155000 mi US $280	The car kept on showing low coolant level repeatedly despite adding coolant every other day. Upon an inspection, there was a hair line crack letting fluid to escape. Ordered part and replaced radiator.
Jun 2010 156000 mi US $107	The left rear window requlator failed. Ordered part from BMW and replaced.
Nov 2010 168000 mi US $80	Both headlamp connectors failed. The connector contact point burned out. Part got ordered and replaced part.
Dec 2010 171000 mi US $380	Differential seal leaked. Transmission fluid replaced.

BMW in Wyoming, United States May 2008 - Jun 2018
Dec 2008 96000 mi US $20	Replaced backup light switch.
Aug 2009 108000 mi US $750	Noticed water pump bearing going, so replaced pump and hoses. Three days after replacing water pump, the expansion tank exploded, requiring a tow truck home, and several weeks of back/forth with the online parts dealers (no one locally carries BMW).
Sep 2009 109000 mi US $200	Power window regulator broke. Was able to secure the window closed with duct tape until got part. Took about 3 man-hours to replace.
Dec 2009 112000 mi US $240	Rear brake caliper seized, brake overheated and wore pad down til warning light. Replaced both rear rotors and pads, faulty caliper.
Jun 2011 133000 mi US $100	Leaky windshield washer pump. Replaced hoses, gaskets and wipers while I was at it.
Dec 2011 140000 mi US $250	Vanos started making noise. Shop sez I'm not changing the oil often enough. And changed the oil. I'm still waiting to see if it actually fixed things. Update: not fixed.
Dec 2013 160000 mi US $200	Replaced aux air pump

BMW in Minnesota, United States Mar 2010 - Oct 2013
May 2010 142000 mi US $750	Redo seals on VANOS system.
Apr 2011 147300 mi US $800	VANOS system seals replaced

BMW in Washington, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2011
Feb 2010 104000 mi US $1200	Worn front control arm bushing, worn front control arm ball joints, worn rear trailing arm bushings. Problem originally noted by dealer at prior service at 90,000 miles. Front control arms and bushing replaced at 60,000 miles previously.

BMW in California, United States Apr 2009 - Jul 2017
Aug 2009 118000 mi US $200	Replaced window regulator. Regulator was malfunctioning for 2 years. Replaced only now.
Sep 2010 125000 mi US $1189	AC compressor failed and was replaced.
Dec 2010 126000 mi US $250	Engine was giving off burned oil smell. Replaced valve cover gasket.
May 2011 129000 mi US $269	Expansion tank ruptured and was replaced. Car had to be towed to shop.
Aug 2011 130000 mi US $4	Car overheated and was towed to mechanic. Bleed valve for cooling broke and was replaced.
May 2012 134700 mi US $700	Radiator had a leak and was replaced along with 2 hoses and temp sensor.
Sep 2012 138000 mi US $410	Oil level sensor replaced.
May 2014 154000 mi US $2800	Replaced clutch for the first time. Also new front rotors and new pads all around.

BMW in New Mexico, United States Oct 2010 - May 2012
Dec 2010 128000 mi US $140	Rear subframe/differential mounts (7 total) were replaced due to clunking noise from differential. Rear differential mount was extremely worn, front differential mounts slightly rotted. GUIBO was also very worn.
Jan 2011 140800 mi US $353	Front control arms needed to be replaced. Replaced OEM Lemforder brand with Meyle HD huge improvement! Definitely recommend the Meyle brand for this car's control arms.
Mar 2011 130000 mi US $240	VANOS Solenoids went bad. Exhaust side was showing code P1523 (Actuator tight or jammed side b) Intake side was showing P1525 (open circuit). After replacing these both codes did not come back. I also did an oil change. Code P1520 came on after replacing VANOS solenoids. Not exactly sure of the cause, planning on replacing the exhaust CPS to see if this will correct the issue, as the current sensor is aftermarket.
Oct 2011 142000 mi US $130	Double VANOS unit has BUNA O-rings that have been proven prone to failure. Replaced with Viton, which removed code P1523. However, one code has not gone away. (P1520) Will be taking the unit out for inspection once again.
Nov 2011 142000 mi US $155	The Crankcase Ventilation system has failed. The pressure regulating valve that separates oil from the air has failed. Leaking oil and possibly has a vacuum leak. Parts ordered.
Jan 2012 143000 mi US $40	Plastic piston inside the exhaust side of the VANOS unit was stuck. There was some burrs that I smoothed out. Replaced plastic piston. Codes are now all gone. Repair successful.

BMW in Ontario, Canada Jan 2010 - May 2010
May 2010 154380 mi C $900	rear wheel bearing and left front control arm bushing required for safety - sold car

BMW in Maryland, United States Mar 2007 - Jun 2017
Apr 2007 224000 mi US $1317	Needed my fluids changed, transmission, differential, brakes bleed, coolant flushed and my expansion tank replaced. My radiator was cracked and additionally needed to be replaced along with my expansion tank.
Oct 2007 242000 mi US $1008	After having my Guibo replaced the center drive-line bushing was damaged and needed to be repaired as well.
Nov 2007 244000 mi US $250	Thermostat seal showed signs of wear, therefore I replaced the thermostat, water pump and serpentine belt while I was under the hood. The repairs were done during a BMWCCA DIY event and took 3.5 hours.
Jan 2008 249000 mi	The Motor mount on the drivers side was leaking, therefore I decided to change both of them out while I was underneath the bimmer. I also changed the oil as well.
Nov 2008 277000 mi US $200	Replaced Water Pump, thermostat, upper and lower radiator hoses and finally the temperature sensor.
Dec 2008 278000 mi	Replaced the two pre-cat O2 Sensors.
Jan 2009 281000 mi US $780	Differential seals exploded and I had to replace the entire differential with a differential from another 3 Series BMW. I purchased a 3.46 to replace my dead 3.07.
Mar 2009 285000 mi US $200	I replaced the Double Vanos seals using the Beisan Vanos repair kit. The repair took 5.5 hours from start to finish including an oil, filter and valve cover gasket change.
Dec 2009 308000 mi US $500	Replaced cooling pipes. Replaced oil separator. Replaced camshaft position sensor (intake side).
Feb 2010 311000 mi US $295	Power steering reservoir hose sprang a leak and the fluid drained into my alternator and it shorted and caused my battery to die. I had the Indy shop repair the steering reservoir and I replaced the alternator. I still have an airbag light.
Mar 2010 312000 mi US $547	Passenger seatbelt tensioner replaced. oil housing gasket and oil line replaced successfully at Indy shop.
Oct 2010 322000 mi US $60	The rear passenger side window regulator needed to be replaced. This is the second replacement of that item.
Nov 2010 324000 mi US $120	The pre-cat O2 sensors needed to be replaced so I purchased new ones and replaced the old ones.
Jan 2011 325000 mi US $600	Crank Case Venitilation system hoses replaced.
Mar 2012 336000 mi US $3000	Spun a bearing in the lower block, replaced the lower block.
Dec 2012 341000 mi US $150	Replaced the expansion tank and bracket including a cooling system flush.
Jan 2013 343000 mi US $215	Replaced lower radiator frame, heater control valve, fuel tank breather valve and thermostat to include a coolant flush.
Feb 2013 344300 mi US $160	Replaced the heater control valve. Replaced the fuel breather valve.
Apr 2013 347000 mi US $20	Cleared an airbag passenger light and replaced the gas cap because of an LDP CEL
Jul 2013 351700 mi US $247	Drive-shaft U-joint was wearing out, replaced the entire drive-shaft.
Aug 2013 354000 mi US $100	Replaced both the right and left rear wheel bearings. The shift ball socket disintegrated.
Sep 2013 355000 mi US $100	Repaired the front passenger window regulator and both low beam light bulbs.
Oct 2013 356700 mi US $100	Replaced driver's side window regulator clip. Clip broke during routine operation.
Dec 2013 363000 mi US $305	Driver's side front window regulator finally bite the dust and needed to be replaced.
Feb 2014 365000 mi US $1200	Wheel bearing on front passenger-side. Both front brake calipers replaced as well as front brake pads.
Apr 2014 370000 mi	Vacuum leak discovered between the SAP and the motor. Repaired with a new segment of rubber vacuum line. CEL showed an O2 pre-cat sensor issue. Replaced both O2 pre-cat sensors. The earlier issue actually turned out to be the MAF sensor. Replaced it and problem is resolved.
Jul 2014 374000 mi US $372	Repaired/replaced a broken shock mount on the passenger side rear shock, sleeve and bump-stop.

BMW in Alberta, Canada Oct 2010 - May 2011
Feb 2011 148180 mi C $100	had to replace thermostat

BMW in Colorado, United States Jun 2011 - Jun 2015
Jul 2011 117000 mi US $350	Window accuator replaced.
Aug 2013 127000 mi US $650	The radiator cooling fan stuck "on" and would not shut off even when engine was shut down. It just continued to run. This would of course run the battery down, and had to be repaired. It had failed and was replaced.

BMW in Arizona, United States Jan 2008 - Mar 2010
Feb 2008 64000 mi US $385	Engine emissions light illuminated because of a bad cam sensor. The sensor was changed and engine emissions light was reset.

BMW in Arizona, United States Apr 2018 - Jun 2018
Jan 2018 152000 mi US $1400	Motor mounts replaced Rear differential mount replaced Nothing

BMW in Maryland, United States Jun 2014 - Jun 2018
Aug 2014 102000 mi US $230	The electric cooling fan controller failed. Replaced fan - came as a unit with the fan shroud & PWM controller.
Jan 2018 154000 mi US $50	Driver's side brake caliper seized.

BMW in Texas, United States Feb 2008 - Feb 2014
Mar 2008 110000 mi US $600	Mechanic put too much oil in my car.
Feb 2014 164000 mi US $3000	New joints and gaskets needed power steering pump and hoses need to be replaced

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BMW in Massachusetts, United States May 2009 - Jun 2010
Nov 2009 181000 mi US $900	Replaced Front Control Arm Bushings Replace cracked Radiator and hose.
Jan 2010 183000 mi US $200	Upper Radiator, cracked elbow. Replaced hose/elbow assembly SubFrame Replaced due to Design Defect Right-side Frozen Emergency Cable - replaced both Cracked Transmission Support-Mount - replaced

BMW in Saskatchewan, Canada Jan 2008 - May 2009
Jun 2008 88040 mi C $150	a/c compressor died - no warning. Ordered used parts to save on money. Parts arrived, will have them installed shortly. driver's side rear window regulator broke. Window stuck down, unable to drive for 2 weeks so far as the rear window won't lift.
Aug 2008 88660 mi C $900	a/c compressor died.. inspected, ordered new parts, new parts were installed 1 month after 1st trip.
May 2009 91760 mi C $1000	Central locking system broke. front struts needed to be replaced. valve gasket cover needed to be replaced; valve gasket cover seal needed to be replaced.

BMW in West Virginia, United States Feb 2008 - Jun 2011
Mar 2008 160000 mi US $879	Key Fob prgram and 6 month service.
Sep 2008 173000 mi US $385	Rear brake caliper frozen.
Mar 2009 178000 mi US $132	Front left inner tie rod gone bad,shop installed part owner purchased and brought in, shop removed old parts and replaced with new. Also 4 wheel alignment. Repair fixed part of vibration problem, still need CAB replaced, will do on own.

BMW in South Dakota, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
Apr 2018 122000 mi US $800	Compressor failure, replaced compressor, evap unit and gaskets

BMW in Georgia, United States Jan 2008 - Jun 2014
Jun 2008 61000 mi US $50	The hazard light/door lock switch that sits on the center console stopped working. Removal of switch showed that it had cracked and was no longer making contact with the conductor. Required replacement of switch, p/n 61 31 8 36 89 920 for $50.
Sep 2009 65000 mi	Rear passenger door allowed water to leak into floor area. Leak was due to a poorly sealed door moisture barrier that was replaced during a window regulator repair. I simply resealed the vapor barrier to prevent water from leaking in pass. comp.
Jan 2011 64200 mi US $300	One front wheel bearing has gone bad and both lower control arm bushings have failed. Parts not replaced at the moment.
Jun 2011 71000 mi	A/C compressor clutch bearing is bad. Haven't repaired yet but will repair this summer. Front wheel bearing has become very noisy. Bearing and hub will need to be replaced at first convenience. Both front lower control arm bushings have lost their fluid (oil filled dampers) and now allow movement of the front control arm and wheel. Both bushings will be replaced at earliest convenience. Short circuit in radio face plate causes intermittent failure of radio. I am hoping a simple removal and reassembly with dielectric lubricant will solve issue. This has existed for several years.
Jan 2012 69700 mi US $100	Valve cover gasket leak resulting in burning oil smell emitting from exhaust header. Thermostat housing cracked at temperature sensor sending unit. Air conditioner compressor knock.
Apr 2013 76300 mi US $1000	A/C compressor became inoperative. Replaced compressor, receiver/dryer, expansion valve along with new belt and tensioner.
Oct 2013 78000 mi US $150	Lower control arm bushings had become sloppy and were finally knocking. I replaced both front lower control arm bushings.

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BMW in Netherlands Apr 2012 - Jul 2013
Nov 2012 179700 mi €300	Right back wheel made some noise. Bearing was replaced, didn't fix the issue. Airbag sensor of passenger seat reported problems. Needs replacement, but expensive at 4.5 hours plus parts.
Feb 2013 185460 mi €1700	Two wheel bearings replaced front, shocks replaced at back, 1072. Replaced and aligned all four tyres due to replacement of shocks and bearings (all tyres where a bit out of alignment) Oil leakage from sump. Carter venting failed sometimes. O rings and gaskets where leaking due to wear.
Jul 2013 189100 mi	Airbag sensor never fixed.

BMW in South Africa Jun 2011 - Feb 2014
Oct 2012 160580 mi	temp sender unit
Feb 2013 161800 mi	expansion tank replacement

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BMW in Hong Kong, China Jul 2011 - Dec 2011
Aug 2011 47120 mi $420	Car towed to shop, radiator and pipe were replaced.

BMW in British Columbia, Canada Jun 2015 - Jun 2018
Sep 2015 124000 mi C $3000	Timming belt broke, engine ovrheated

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BMW in Virginia, United States Jan 2008 - Jul 2009
Jul 2009 76000 mi	Leaking steering rack.

BMW in Hawaii, United States Feb 2009 - Oct 2011
Feb 2010 45100 mi US $250	Check engine light - code - pre-cat O2 sensor slow responding. Replaced both pre-cat O2 sensors (car has 4 sensors total). Problem solved.
May 2010 48000 mi US $150	Replaced rear shock mounts, left and right.
Aug 2010 49000 mi US $130	replaced gas springs in convertible deck lid.
Mar 2011 55000 mi US $42	Hood microswitch for factory alarm inop. Replaced.
Sep 2011 59000 mi US $250	power steering hose leak.

BMW in New York, United States Apr 2011 - Jun 2011
Jun 2011 104000 mi	suspension bushings, steering line shifter bushings water pump, thermostat

BMW in British Columbia, Canada Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
Sep 2017 131440 mi C $1800	Spark plugs, broken oil filter housing and cracked oil drip tray. Squeaking Ball bearings replaced in rear suspension
Oct 2017 132060 mi C $2000	Replaced convertible top
May 2018 135160 mi C $2000	Convertible top mechanical lift system.

BMW in Washington, United States Aug 2010 - Feb 2011
Dec 2010 182000 mi US $350	Clutch master cylinder went out.

BMW in Georgia, United States Jan 2008 - Jun 2018
Feb 2008 68000 mi US $850	Leaking power steering cables replaced.
Nov 2008 76000 mi US $300	Driver's side door speakers busted; replaced all speakers (had happened in passenger door speakers 2 years ago; figured it'd happen to all other speakers eventually)
Oct 2011 96000 mi US $1300	leak in cooling system; part, tube and fluid replaced.

BMW in Ohio, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2014
Mar 2010 97000 mi US $5	Differential mounting bolt broke. Differential needed to be removed to extract broken bolt.
Apr 2010 98300 mi US $7	Reverse lights are always on. Replaced the switch on the transmission and the problem is not fixed.
Aug 2010 105000 mi US $90	Steering rack was leaking. Bought a rebuild kit and fixed it myself. Was a lot more work than I had anticipated.
Sep 2010 105000 mi US $140	Front wheel bearing was clicking, I replaced it myself. Borrowed a bearing puller and torque wrench from Autozone, had to buy a 1 13/16" socket.
Jan 2011 105000 mi US $40	Hood strut failed, replaced it with a new one.
Apr 2011 106000 mi US $700	I removed the rear subframe & ctrl arms, welded reinforcements on the cracked swaybar mounts, replaced 15 rear bushings. Also stripped, e-coated/painted the diff, subframe, control arms.
Aug 2011 111000 mi US $200	The rebuilt steering rack failed immediately after the its 1 year warranty expired. A seal tore and leaked out all the fluid. The car had to be towed. I replaced the rack with a rebuilt one.
Jun 2012 115000 mi US $90	Blower motor transistor failed. It was not very difficult to change.
Feb 2014 123900 mi US $90	Battery died

BMW in Michigan, United States Apr 2010 - Jul 2013
Aug 2010 34000 mi US $2	Had to replace small 47uF transistor in climate control unit.

BMW in Texas, United States Aug 2008 - Jun 2013
Jan 2009 58000 mi US $90	Check engine light came on in November. OBD-II code for "Camshaft Position Sensor". Replace with OEM sensor and reset the CEL. Have been problem free for 2 weeks and counting.
Apr 2009 61000 mi US $180	The mechanic saw a leak at one of the hoses and plastic housing of the radiator, so he concluded that the radiator was cracked. Ordered an aftermarket aluminum radiator and replaced it. No problems after 3 weeks.
Dec 2009 68000 mi US $40	Worm gear in passenger seat (enables recline function) broke, so it was replaced
Apr 2011 79000 mi US $400	Heard whooshing air sound that is engine speed dependent. Replaced a fan clutch that had a leaking seal. Also replaced thermostat & housing, water pump, and accessory belts as preventative maintenance.

BMW in Ontario, Canada Jan 2009 - Jul 2011
Feb 2009 182280 mi C $75	Replaced thermostat and coolant.
Oct 2009 196540 mi C $200	Replaced rear shock mounts
Mar 2011 223200 mi C $400	Rear sub-frame torn out of car. Needed metal plates welded in place.

BMW in Victoria, Australia Apr 2010 - May 2011
May 2010 91760 mi A $250	Front lower arm bushes needed replacement
Jun 2010 92380 mi A $80	Upper rear shock mounts needed replacement; they tend to go weak and break anywhere between 40-100,000kays.
Sep 2010 93000 mi A $1600	Constant velocity joint worn at end of tailshaft; needed replacement.

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BMW in New Jersey, United States Mar 2011 - Dec 2013
Nov 2011 36300 mi US $1600	Convertible top was hitting the edge of the raised boot while lowering. Top had to be removed and new elastic bands installed.

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BMW in Oregon, United States Mar 2011 - Dec 2015
Aug 2015 166600 mi US $210	Driver seat was worn & split I replaced the upholstered sections myself with used but new looking parts that I bought on E-Bay.

BMW in South Carolina, United States Aug 2011 - Nov 2012
Jan 2012 110000 mi US $10	Low Coolant Sensor Failed
Mar 2012 111000 mi US $6	O2 sensors have gone bad and have not been replaced yet. This caused a spark plug to become fouled with carbon. Misfires occured and cured by a spark plug replacement on #4. I still have not done the O2 sensors.
Oct 2012 114000 mi US $400	Changed out the control arms. I went to get it aligned and the tie rods were siezed up. Changed the tie rods and aligned. Also did both precat O2 sensors.

BMW in Florida, United States Dec 2011 - Jan 2012
Jan 2012 253000 mi US $20	Oil leak

BMW in Kentucky, United States Jan 2011 - Apr 2013
Feb 2011 141000 mi US $20	BMW E36 M3 brake light switch replacement watched a You tube video & fixed myself after problem was supposedly repaired at shop. It was $20 part & took 10 mins to fix. However, I had paid $90 previously. The AAA towing person told me.
Apr 2011 146000 mi US $50	The seats would not adjust. Ordered parts and installing today. Hope it works. Common problem with these cars
Apr 2013 165000 mi US $200	The car is overheating not every trip but every other trip & will go to the red then come right back down to the normal range. Not all the time. Already replaced the radiator.

BMW in Mississippi, United States Oct 2009 - Mar 2010
Nov 2009 121000 mi US $1500	Replaced rear axle. Replaced calipers.

BMW in North Carolina, United States Jan 2012 - Apr 2012
Apr 2012 111000 mi US $350	One of the belt pulleys was making noise. I replaced tensioner and idler pulleys and went ahead and replaced water pump, belts, radiator hoses, thermostat, and coolant.

BMW in New York, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2011
Apr 2010 164000 mi US $3000	Head gasket blew (I believe that my mechanics put in regular oil instead of synthetic at last oil changed and lied to me about it). Engine needed to be replaced.

BMW in Tennessee, United States Sep 2010 - Jun 2011
Oct 2010 128000 mi US $1100	clutch and clutch master and slave cylinder

BMW in Oklahoma, United States Sep 2010 - Jan 2013
Oct 2010 180000 mi US $13	Window regulator off track repaired and lubricated it myself. Passenger door outside door handle not working. Lubricated it and latch and now works properly. Cost about $5 for lubricants. Coin holder was broken. I repaired it with an extra spring and some glue. Replaced the Shift boot with a used leather boot found on ebay for $8.00
Jan 2011 US $56	Replaced thermostat.

BMW in California, United States Oct 2011 - Jan 2013
Jun 2012 167000 mi US $1500	Had to replace secondary air pump (dead), check valve and 02 sensors.

BMW in Belgium Dec 2012 - Mar 2013
Jan 2013 160580 mi €105	Central locking actuator for the passenger stopped working in the closed state. Had to remove the door card, take out side airbag, peel back vapor barrier, replace with new actuator and reassemble.

BMW in Washington, United States Jul 2015 - Aug 2015
Aug 2015 212000 mi US $35	Heater fan quit working, replaced hedgehog, still not working.

BMW in California, United States May 2012 - Jul 2014
Jun 2012 135000 mi US $99	Slapping noise from rear of engine was diagnosed as a loose spark plug. Tightening spark plug fixed that problem. Clutch also needs to be repaired - estimated at $1400
Jun 2014 138000 mi US $25	intake boot cracked
Jul 2014 138000 mi	headliner coming off

BMW in New Hampshire, United States Nov 2010 - Feb 2012
Jan 2011 300000 mi US $500	Cracked wires to right front & rear blinkers, dashlights out. Blower motor resistor replaced.
Mar 2011 303000 mi US $30	gas pedal hinge broke.

BMW in Texas, United States Dec 2011 - Jun 2013
Jan 2012 US $900	Aux electric engine cooling fan controller failed in "On" position requiring replacement entire fan unit. $450 for part and replacement requires removing front bumper.
Feb 2013 66300 mi US $1200	Aux electric cooling fan controller failed - in the "on" position, draining battery while parked. Replacing controller requires removing grill and radiator.

BMW in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2012 - Jun 2013
Jun 2013 133000 mi US $100	Replaced valve cover gasket. Spark plugs were also changed.

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BMW in Alberta, Canada Oct 2009 - Sep 2012
Mar 2010 105400 mi C $1000	Windshield wiper-linkage replacement.

BMW in California, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2011
Feb 2010 147000 mi US $2400	Head Gasket had to be replaced after coolant leak detected.

BMW in Virginia, United States Mar 2009 - Mar 2010
Sep 2009 133000 mi US $1500	Replaced front right brake caliper

BMW in California, United States Jan 2009 - Jun 2013
May 2009 134000 mi US $700	Replaced all ball-joints (including control arms) in front suspension to cure rattle.
Jul 2009 137000 mi US $1000	Strut mounts had worn bearings, causing a rattling. Struts replaced as well for preventative maintenance.
Sep 2012 172000 mi US $140	Leaking coolant, suspected head gasket. Block test for carbons in coolant was negative --> likely not head gasket. Gasket repair material added to coolant to plug leak --> improved but not completely fixed.
Mar 2013 175000 mi US $100	Car started overheating, replaced water pump and belts, flushed coolant - problem fixed.
May 2013 176000 mi US $250	Upper radiator hose broke loose while driving causing massive coolant loss. Upper rad bib found cracked -> new rad. 1st rad leaked, returned for 2nd rad. Also replaced hoses and thermostat.

BMW in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2009 - Oct 2009
May 2009 98000 mi US $1000	One front left spring. Clutch replaced, mechanical failure.

BMW in California, United States Mar 2010 - Mar 2020
Mar 2011 96000 mi US $80	Leaking power steering hose.
Jun 2011 98000 mi US $50	replaced cooling system hoses
Mar 2012 102000 mi US $340	Rear wheel bearing. Requires a press and a special BMW tool for removal
May 2012 102300 mi US $54	Replaced cracked bump-stops on front suspension
May 2018 118000 mi US $40	replace broken exhaust hangars
Dec 2019 152000 mi US $1200	Replaced the factory drive shaft including the center support bearing

BMW in Virginia, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
May 2018 209000 mi US $200	Replaced caliper

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BMW in Michigan, United States Jan 2009 - Jun 2011
Jan 2011 154000 mi US $2400	Car was doing great, but then the tranny blew up...

BMW in Georgia, United States Feb 2009 - Mar 2010
Mar 2009 91000 mi US $500	Replaced the radiator - again. This is now the third radiator in the vehicle. The first time, radiator neck cracked clear through at base of neck next to radiator - had to be towed. This time a hole developed on top of the radiator. Defective plastic.

BMW in New Jersey, United States Jan 2011 - Mar 2011
Feb 2011 112000 mi US $300	Oil seepage, replaced valve cover gasket

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BMW in Wisconsin, United States Jan 2009 - May 2013
Sep 2009 148000 mi US $110	Cam position sensor needed to be replaced.
Mar 2010 151000 mi US $40	Ball Joint worn valve cover gasket leaking

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BMW in Florida, United States Apr 2011 - Jun 2011
Jun 2011 120000 mi US $800	Clutch job. Throwout bearing had expired and there was little life left in the clutch. Also replaced Flywheel and all wear and tear parts.

BMW in Michigan, United States Jan 2009 - Dec 2017
Jun 2009 148000 mi US $700	Too much play in tie rods, replaced steering rack. Also, oil leaking from front right strut, so replaced both front struts.
Mar 2010 150000 mi US $200	When we replaced the fan clutch, the water pump pulley shattered, being one of the lame plastic ones. I replaced it and the water pump, and the thermostat, and coolant and the belts. Tensioners may need to be done too, but haven't ordered them yet.
Jun 2010 150000 mi US $550	master cylinder leaking, pedal soft at stoplights. also front calipers and pads ancient, rusted, unsafe.
Sep 2010 152000 mi US $200	control arms, bearings, strut mount
Apr 2012 163200 mi	Still gathering funds to buy radiator, fan, etc. Car overheated so I pulled over immediately and flatbedded it home to work on when I can afford the parts. Update: completed repair. Bought charge gauge and Enviro-Safe freon. Recharged AC using only one 6 oz. can.
Oct 2012 170000 mi	Done diagnostic tests, on many systems, over last several months. It began with bad idle, progressed to stalling. Now it won't run, nor even start. At this point I'm fairly sure it needs new fuel pump. Need to save up $180 to buy one.
Nov 2012 170300 mi	Finally had money to buy new fuel pump. Bought it, put it in. Car is fine now.
Jan 2013 172000 mi	Stalling, running badly. Vacuum leak. Needed new hose in two spots.

BMW in New York, United States Jun 2009 - Nov 2010
Dec 2009 117000 mi US $350	Noisy left rear wheel bearing, attempted repair myself but found it to require tools I didn't have. Had been living with it for about a month.
Apr 2010 123800 mi US $40	The idle control valve had begun to stick and cause the idle to bounce, requiring removal, cleaning with a Gumout-like solvent and reinstallation. Four bucks for the carb cleaner was the total outlay.

BMW in Florida, United States Jun 2011 - Jun 2022
Feb 2013 63600 mi	Low water light before starting engine and after going off.

BMW in North Carolina, United States Sep 2009 - May 2010
Oct 2009 195000 mi US $777	wheel joints replaced both sides front. window motor replaced drivers side.
Dec 2009 197000 mi	rebuilt transmission, new clutch because it was "slipping."
May 2010 199000 mi	Power top quit working in 2008 because one motor blew. No engine problems at all, just lots and lots of interior/cosmetic and electrical problems.

BMW in District of Columbia, United States Sep 2010 - May 2012
Jul 2011 88000 mi US $650	Engine missing @ low rpm. Coil bad on one cyl. replaced 1 coil 6 plugs, 6 boots
May 2012 95000 mi US $378	Replaced cruise control throttle cable

BMW in California, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2010
Jun 2010 136000 mi	Sunroof headliner had fallen off when sold. Power windows did not always work when sold.

BMW in Colorado, United States Apr 2010 - Nov 2011
May 2010 118000 mi US $600	Steering rack rebuilt due to excessive wear/leaking. Blower motor resistor failed- replaced.
Apr 2011 121000 mi US $150	Window regulator and passenger door locks do not work. Replacing as a DIY task.

BMW in Wisconsin, United States Jan 2017 - Jul 2020
Jul 2017 146000 mi US $64	Replaced center support bearing.
Sep 2017 147000 mi	Valve cover was leaking oil, replaced it.
Nov 2017 147000 mi US $64	Replaced a bad rear wheel bearing and brake backing plate.
Mar 2018 149000 mi US $22	Torn boot on ignition coil, replaced coil.
Jun 2018 149000 mi US $16	Replaced thermostat
Apr 2020 149000 mi US $100	Patched rusted rocker panels
May 2020 149000 mi	Replaced the leaking thermostat housing.

BMW in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2018
Mar 2011 81000 mi US $800	muffler hangers needed to be replaced and a wheel straightnened. but thumping noise from trunk over bumps didn't go away, though dealer was sure the problem was the hanger. I didn't complain because the hangers were pretty worn.
Jul 2017 99000 mi US $500	Struts

BMW in Florida, United States Nov 2010 - Jan 2011
Dec 2010 145000 mi US $275	Replaced the front O2 sensor. CEL came one,had the codes read. No running issues or reduced mileage for the four days the car was driven with the CEL on until I could drop the car off. Price also included a Oil Change and tire rotation.

BMW in Wisconsin, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2012
May 2012 109900 mi US $85	Drivers side Window Regulator broke. Replaced with used part.

BMW in Wisconsin, United States Jan 2009 - Mar 2010

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BMW in California, United States Feb 2009 - Oct 2012
Feb 2011 145000 mi US $4200	Head gasket failed, I was noticing coolant loss without external leaks. I checked my oil cap and saw the coolant/oil mix. Most of the cost was labor, over 15 hours at $115 per hour.
Jun 2012 165000 mi US $933	Engine belt and pulleys broke. Water pump, belts, and all pulleys were replaced with 4 hours of labor costs.

BMW in New York, United States Aug 2009 - Jan 2014
Mar 2010 199000 mi US $500	Front struts badly needed to be replaced after 199,000 miles
Jul 2010 203000 mi US $112	Replaced lower radiator hose, seemed to fix, very small coolant leak of unknown origin.

BMW in North Carolina, United States Apr 2009 - Jul 2012
Jul 2012 116000 mi US $1800	electric radiator fan failure and radiator failure

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BMW in Colorado, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2013
Oct 2011 89000 mi US $300	heater control valve left rear outer wheel bearing

BMW in Minnesota, United States Jun 2017 - Jul 2020
Jul 2020 106000 mi US $5000	Suspension and clutch replaced

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BMW in British Columbia, Canada Nov 2011 - Jan 2018
Aug 2012 137640 mi C $450	Fan in dash failed

BMW in South Africa Mar 2012 - Jun 2012
May 2012 163260 mi R 200	Car had bad idle, fuel consumption was up. Replaced crankcase case pressure valve

BMW in Tennessee, United States Apr 2010 - May 2010
May 2010 90000 mi US $300	Replaced pads and rebuilt caliper

BMW in Tennessee, United States Sep 2009 - Apr 2012
Oct 2009 160000 mi US $3000	Leaking head gasket. Took the opportunity to change out all related tensioners, hoses, etc
May 2010 163000 mi US $350	rear shocks replaced
Dec 2010 168000 mi US $350	Shocks and struts replaced
Feb 2011 170000 mi US $20	Driver side window misaligned. Needed to realign the track and reattach modulator.
Jul 2011 172000 mi US $430	Rear RH axle boot

BMW in Ontario, Canada May 2012 - Jun 2012
Jun 2012 186620 mi C $180	replace the drivers side seat belt retainer for the second time

BMW in Texas, United States Feb 2010 - May 2011
Mar 2010 108000 mi US $500	Took for the oil change and discovered that all the oil had leaked. changed seal but still leaks little bit at pulley.
May 2011 129000 mi US $1800	The coolant leaked, car overheated and blew the head gasket and jammed the piston. Repair was too expensive. Had to sell really cheap for parts to the mechanic

BMW in Oregon, United States Dec 2012 - Dec 2013
Aug 2013 109000 mi US $1000	left front bilstein sport shock froze; replaced both.
Nov 2013 109000 mi US $1800	Supercharger failed

BMW in New York, United States Feb 2013 - Mar 2013
Mar 2013 127000 mi US $1590	Needed new clutch, second new clutch in history of car.

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BMW in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2012
May 2011 158000 mi US $150	Replacement of oxygen sensors and rebuilding of secondary air pump to pass emissions.

BMW in Missouri, United States Dec 2012 - Feb 2014
Jan 2013 207000 mi US $200	Leaky steering rack

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BMW in Wisconsin, United States Oct 2009 - Jun 2011
Mar 2010 142000 mi US $700	check engine light going for camshaft sensor and crankshaft sensors. Sensors replaced. Still light. Also car stalling.

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BMW in Michigan, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
Jan 2018 192000 mi US $150	Blower motor controller

BMW in Indiana, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
Jan 2018 151000 mi US $100	Thermostat housing was leaking, so replaced thermostat, thermostat housing, and radiator hoses. Engine fan threw 2 blades off the base. Missed belts, hoses, and radiator, but left the small dent in hood. Replaced Fan and fan clutch. Did nothing about hood as was barely noticeable.

BMW in New Jersey, United States Oct 2009 - Jul 2018
May 2010 155000 mi US $300	A/C selector valve seized up and only heat was available. Replacement of valve resolved the problem and A/C is working again.
Sep 2010 155000 mi US $750	Check engine light came on. Fault code indicated reduced catalytic converter efficiency. Tried replacing 02 sensors first but fault code returned. Replaced cayalytic converter and fault did not return.
Nov 2011 163000 mi US $85	Wandering rear end on crowned roads and clicking noise when going around turns that progressed into a loud clunk when accelerating and turning. Right rear trailing arm bushing had failed. Left also failing. Replaced on both sides with Rogue Engg parts.
Dec 2011 164000 mi US $25	Brake switch on brake pedal assembly failed. Replaced switch with new one and problem was resolved.
Jul 2012 167300 mi US $250	Rear subframe that attaches differential and suspension to the car chassis has 4 large rubber bushings that failed due to age. Symptom was loose feeling in rear end and noticeable clicking sound going around low speed turns.
Jul 2018 192000 mi US $250	Check engine light came on. Poor idle when cold. Upstream O2 sensors were bad and had to be replaced.

BMW in Iowa, United States May 2010 - Jun 2011
Jun 2010 79000 mi	Side skirt came loose. Had to realign clips and reinstall.

BMW in Nevada, United States Jun 2011 - Apr 2012
Aug 2011 205200 mi US $680	front wheel bearings, OLF, Trans fluid, brakes/pads/rotors, brake fluid bleed, M50 manifold

BMW in Kansas, United States Sep 2009 - Feb 2010
Jan 2010 126000 mi US $280	Front driver-side caliper locked up.

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BMW in Washington, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2012
Apr 2011 130000 mi US $419	A bad wheel bearing was replaced, as well as replacing a radiator fan which had a cracked blade.
Jun 2011 134000 mi US $458	Radiator neck cracked and broke off.. major coolant loss. New radiator installed.
Jul 2011 135000 mi US $1020	Cracked, original overflow coolant tank started leaking severely. Tank was replaced and all is fine.
Oct 2011 138000 mi US $400	Broken accelerator cable replaced
Apr 2012 145300 mi US $550	Multiple vacuum leaks tracked down and repaired; leaking valve cover gasket also repaired. Car would stall and not run until vacuum leaks fixed.

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BMW in Louisiana, United States Sep 2009 - Mar 2010
Oct 2009 142000 mi US $1100	Overheating because of failure of auxilliary fan.

BMW in California, United States Jun 2015 - Jul 2018
May 2016 154600 mi US $300	Driver side window regulator had bent, window went off the track

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BMW in Texas, United States Jun 2011 - Jun 2012
Jul 2011 154300 mi US $700	Fuel pump called quits

BMW in North Carolina, United States Oct 2013 - Jun 2014
Jun 2014 165000 mi	Cooler leaks suspension worn out and check engine light stayed on

BMW in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2013 - Aug 2013
Feb 2013 152500 mi US $40	Cam Position Sensor failure. Replaced sensor.

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BMW in Virginia, United States Sep 2010 - Jul 2011
Oct 2010 223000 mi US $338	Whining noise was heard from under the hood, determined cause to be noisy alternator bearing, replaced part myself.
Nov 2010 224800 mi US $476	Coolant leak was noticed on ground, determined cause to be the radiator. Replaced part myself along with hoses, expansion tank, and fan clutch.
Apr 2011 235300 mi US $16	Car developed severe steering wheel shake at highway speed, left front brake caliper was sticking, purchased seal kit and rebuilt

BMW in Indiana, United States Dec 2009 - Mar 2015
Apr 2010 163000 mi US $150	Water pump went out
Jun 2010 166000 mi	Replaced coolant level sensor.
Dec 2011 179000 mi US $300	Needed new starter.

BMW in Victoria, Australia Dec 2009 - Jun 2011
Jan 2010 107260 mi A $800	Rear main seal Clutch Slave cylinder Guibo / Driveshaft flex disc
Aug 2010 109120 mi A $470	Excessive blowby, leaking oil through throttle body. Clutch hose replaced

BMW in Texas, United States Dec 2009 - Mar 2013
Mar 2010 160000 mi	Ignition key spins and will not catch at the on or start positions. Just needed to be re-aligned, 30 min and no parts needed.
Mar 2013 178000 mi	Passenger front window would no longer move up or down. A common issue due to a gear wearing out.

BMW in Virginia, United States Dec 2009 - Dec 2010
Sep 2010 171000 mi US $75	shocks tightened up

BMW in Texas, United States Sep 2011 - Oct 2011
Oct 2011 73000 mi US $400	Crank vent valve vacuum repaired/ajusted to fix cold start issues, intermittent check engine light Cowl gasket was cracking; preventively replaced to avoid water damage to engine computer

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BMW in California, United States Dec 2010 - Jun 2012
Jan 2011 181000 mi US $550	Had to replace the rear-left wheel bearing. Grinding noise and possibly affecting the car's handling and acceleration. Will need to replace the rear-right soon. Previously replaced the two front bearings.

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BMW in Washington, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2011
Oct 2010 279200 mi US $175	Fuel pump failed. Replaced.

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BMW in Arizona, United States Dec 2009 - May 2010
Apr 2010 131000 mi US $75	Multi switch for wipers on left side of column.

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BMW in Oklahoma, United States May 2010 - Nov 2011
Sep 2010 108000 mi US $50	Oil leak fixed in variable valve timing system in the high pressure hose.
Jan 2011 108300 mi US $100	Upper and lower coolant hoses leaking, replaced

BMW in Illinois, United States Jun 2017 - Jul 2019
Jun 2018 52000 mi	CEL for fuel trim codes. Replace valve cover gasket, throttle body gasket, vacuum hoses, O2 sensors, CCV, clean ICV,’test fuel pressure, new spark plugs

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BMW in Idaho, United States Dec 2009 - Dec 2010
Apr 2010 159000 mi US $200	front windshield fascia degraded due to sun exposure. Successfully replaced.

BMW in Illinois, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2011
Mar 2010 162000 mi US $170	Replaced starter (spark plugs, fuel & cabin filters.) Replaced valve cover gasket.

BMW in Ireland Jun 2010 - Jun 2011
Aug 2010 87500 mi €200	Front left shock leaking so replaced both front shocks along with left tie rod.
Oct 2010 89280 mi €200	Engine mount went causing the engine to shift blocking the fan which made the car overheat. No head gasket issues luckily. Cracked the sump when the mount went though. :(

BMW in Ontario, Canada Sep 2010 - Jun 2018
May 2012 246860 mi	Hood release latch corroded and sticking. Parts disassembled and cleaned before reinstalling. Not bad considering the mileage!

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BMW in Minnesota, United States Jun 2017 - May 2021
May 2018 177000 mi US $800	Replaced fan switch, coolant reservoir and thermostat

BMW in Maryland, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2018
Jun 2011 134000 mi	Replaced failing lower control arm bushings.

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BMW in Oklahoma, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2010
Jan 2010 174000 mi US $230	Water pump replacement, coolant flush. New radiator cap. Mounts.
May 2010 178000 mi US $150	Upper radiator hose mount cracked.

BMW in California, United States May 2010 - Apr 2011
Jun 2010 103000 mi US $89	Rear trailing arm bushing
Nov 2010 104000 mi US $426	Fuel filter, software, valve cover, spark plugs, and cabin filter. trailing arm bushing

BMW in Mississippi, United States Oct 2011 - Jun 2012
Jan 2012 130000 mi US $120	CEL throwing 02 sensor code. Replaced 02 sensor.
Feb 2012 131000 mi US $1279	Replaced belt tensioner and idler, valve cover gasket and power steering hoses. Sway bar end links and rear trail arm bushings were worn Power steering fluid leak. Replaced hoses and reservoir.

BMW in California, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2011
Mar 2010 55000 mi	New springs, shocks, rear shock tower mounts.
Apr 2010 56000 mi	Oil pressure sending unit. AC pulley replacement. Valve cover gasket.

BMW in Colorado, United States Aug 2015 - Jun 2018
Aug 2015 131000 mi US $600	Engine pinging. Replaced crankshaft position sensor, ignition coils, spark plugs, water temp sensors, intake air temp sensor, fuel pressure regulator.

BMW in Georgia, United States Jul 2010 - Jun 2011
Aug 2010 223000 mi US $301	right front spring broke. car was lower on right side.

BMW in Australian Capital Territory, Australia Jan 2010 - Jun 2012
Jun 2010 123380 mi A $150	fuel pump died

BMW in California, United States Jan 2012 - Oct 2012
Mar 2012 189000 mi	A leaky hose that had been replaced previously, sprang a leak again. I noticed a burning-oil small and mentioned it when taking the car in for an oil change. They identified the failure and replaced it under warranty.
May 2012 190000 mi US $250	Belts needed replacing. Inner tie rod ends are loose; declined to fix during this trip.
Oct 2012 193000 mi	Window controllers failed within 30 days; windows would be non-op, or go up and down randomly.

BMW in Illinois, United States Mar 2012 - Jul 2012
Jun 2012 111000 mi US $1200	Engine running lean, MIL, & misfire
Jul 2012 111000 mi US $1800	Starter failed and car was flat-bedded to repair shop. The exhaust midpipe/catalytics were replaced at same time to solve lean condition.

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BMW in Tennessee, United States Jul 2011 - Aug 2011
Aug 2011 225000 mi US $2	Fuel leak on top of fuel tank. Removed rear seat removed right side fuel pump access panel, hose crimp on fuel line failed.Cut the hose end whose crimp off and replace whose clamp. All repairs were on top of tank under bottom rear seat.

BMW in Virginia, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
Aug 2017 150000 mi US $2000	Engine overheated due to coolant system failure. Replaced coolant system, replaced car computer, replaced hoses, cleaned injectors, took broken engine and machined part of it and then took another engine and combined to create one good engine

BMW in New York, United States Dec 2009 - Apr 2010
Feb 2010 127200 mi US $2500	The caliper sticks after braking causing friction on acceleration. Caliper replacement did not fix. Line replacement did not fix. Cylinder replacement required. Blown head gasket, warped head. Engine replacement could not be completed by independent shop. They could not get the car to run again.

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BMW in Quebec, Canada Oct 2010 - Jan 2012
Nov 2010 135160 mi C $550	Noise from lower control arm and wheel bearing right hand side. Both had to be replaced.
Mar 2011 135160 mi C $400	Bad temp sensor, bad maf.

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BMW in France Aug 2010 - Jul 2012
Sep 2010 114700 mi €158	Oil leak near the Vanos, just needed to be tightened.
Dec 2011 116560 mi €500	AC/Steering Belts were changed Steering linkage work: right tie rod, rubber boot. The universal joint of the drive shaft.

BMW in California, United States Feb 2011 - Jul 2011
Mar 2011 97000 mi	Power steering leak; replaced hoses & reservoir water pump leak, replaced water pump, hoses, radiator, expansion tank loose expansion tank hose fouled & broke cooling fan; replaced fan, clutch & shroud; shop paid labor, owner paid parts

BMW in California, United States Mar 2011 - Apr 2013
Apr 2011 131000 mi US $4000	Head gasket & associated hoses & valve job
Aug 2011 141000 mi	Rear shelf speakers blown, replaced with upgrade.
Jan 2012 US $100	Clutch pedal hard to push down, bushings worn.
May 2012 146300 mi	Windows stall going up, lubricated regulators. Problem remains, probably window motors.

BMW in Colorado, United States Dec 2009 - Oct 2010
Apr 2010 183200 mi US $2300	Front subframe cracked. Replaced subframe shocks, control arms. (and fluids, oil pump nut and the list goes on) Replaced exhaust hangars Replaced motor mounts, transmission mounts Replaced fuel lines

BMW in California, United States Mar 2010 - Jan 2014
May 2010 154000 mi US $60	main computer no longer responds when hooked up for diagnostics. however car drives fine. tried swapping temporarily with computer from another car, and everything worked. so if we paid for new computer, could fix ($1200).
Nov 2010 156000 mi US $400	faulty computer finally replaced with inexpensive part from wreck, now everything works properly
Dec 2011 165000 mi US $50	LCD of trip computer
Jan 2014	Driver's door outside handle does not work. Inside works.

BMW in Alaska, United States Feb 2011 - Jun 2012
Mar 2011 96000 mi US $325	Alternator, didn't fail, just noisy bearings, $125 Window regulator, also just noisy, $200

BMW in Illinois, United States May 2010 - Oct 2011
Jul 2010 214000 mi US $600	Engine making a knocking sound around the timing chain area - m50 engine. Replaced vanos and associated hardware.
Mar 2011 216000 mi US $200	Replaced radiator, flushed coolant.

BMW in Maine, United States Sep 2010 - Nov 2010
Nov 2010 152000 mi	The front shields that enclose the engine bay and front bumper with duct work finally disintegrated and were due to be replaced. The estimated repair was $356.00 for parts and 2.0 hrs flat rate ($80/hr) at the local BMW specialist place (not the dealer). The driver's seat back broke and the car was unsafe. Hard to judge the repair price as the shop simply scratched their heads. It would require sourcing a 1995 M3 seat from a wreck with buffalo leather interior, rare as hen's teeth from what BMW told them. Driver's side rear strut starting to leak but not needing replacement just yet, no estimate obtained.

BMW in Florida, United States Apr 2010 - Nov 2011
May 2010 149000 mi US $150	Alternator failed causing the battery to fully discharge. We were left stranded on the highway and had to be towed.
Oct 2010 152000 mi US $200	Replaced front wheel bearings (entire hub on both sides). I had a noise that appeared on right hand turns and suspected the bearings. BMW offered a free, 1 hour inspection through a promotion, and they confirmed my diagnosis.
Jan 2011 153300 mi US $200	Replaced both tie rods due to failure. Had the car aligned. Also replaced main steering shaft bushing to cure play in steering wheel. Replaced O-rings in oil filter housing. SRS light, replaced pass. side seat belt receptacle.
Mar 2011 155000 mi US $285	Had SRS light. Replaced passenger seat occupancy sensor and computer control box with used parts. Reset SRS light with Peake tool. Main ECU failed. Idle control valve failed. Sourced used computer and new ICV.
Nov 2011 158000 mi	Needed a steering rack when sold.

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BMW in California, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2012
Mar 2012 144000 mi US $220	Cracked radiator

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BMW in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2009 - Jan 2011
Jan 2010 150000 mi US $30	Intake bellow was worn and had a tear in it. It is between the air flow meter and the throttle body causing bad idle and surging during acceleration.

BMW in Ontario, Canada Jul 2010 - Dec 2013
Sep 2010 148180 mi C $200	Interior headliner replaced - old one was detaching from the headliner backing, including the A-pillar trim.
Dec 2010 150040 mi C $110	Rear shock absorber mount rattling over bumps.
Jun 2011 155000 mi C $320	Loose steering tie-rods replaced
Jul 2011 155620 mi C $480	Starter would not crank engine, car had to be bump-started - Battery and starter motor replaced

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BMW in Texas, United States Feb 2011 - Jan 2012
Mar 2011 175000 mi US $140	Engine and transmission mounts. Transmission crossmember nearly collapsed. Had to weld in a piece of flat bar to be able to bolt it back in place.

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BMW in Massachusetts, United States May 2010 - Mar 2011
Mar 2011 227000 mi US $50	Check engine light on. Code stored. Mechanic determined there was not a problem, cleared codes.

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BMW in Nevada, United States - May 2018
May 2018 74000 mi US $250	headlight switch

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