| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2006 BMW 7-Series repairs by problem area
Engine (36%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)
Brakes and Traction Control (13%)
Suspension and Steering (9%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 47 repairs.
2006 BMW 7-Series engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (31%)
$1000 - $2499 (15%)
$500 - $999 (23%)
$100 - $499 (8%)
< $100 (23%)
Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 BMW 7-Series 4dr Sedan, ext.
360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 72000 mi US $550 |
engine fan stopped working, replaced fan, sensor, thermostat and expansion tank. |
| 78000 mi US $3700 |
Replaced one lower motor mount Replaced several gaskets: alternator, valve cover, etc... |
| 100000 mi US $3000 |
Replaced head gasket and other seals as car was smoking. |
| 113000 mi US $800 |
Replace water pump and thermostat. |
| 126000 mi US $400 |
two idler pulleys and Belt tensioner were replaced. |
| 70300 mi | Engine valve seals replaced. valve job, it was loosing oil through valve seals. alternator arm bracket seal was leaking oil. Replaced o ring. |
| 86000 mi US $8500 |
Factory-installed faulty valve seals led to exhaust blow-by which clogged some block passageways with carbon, causing a block and/or head hot spot and a crack in the block between cylinders #7 and #8. BMW NA not responsive. |
2006 BMW 7-Series 4dr Sedan
360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 25000 mi | Major failure of IDrive system. Parts not warehoused in USA. Had to ship from Europe! Vehicle in shop for one month. BMW agreed to pay $ for "inconvenience" and loss of use. |
| 113000 mi US $5000 |
Seals leaking |
| 102000 mi | Oil seals on the valves were failing. Best repair quote I could get was over $6000. Smoking pretty regularly. |
| 80000 mi US $500 |
Oil Separator Valve |
| 120000 mi US $1400 |
Vacuum pump leak |
| 125000 mi US $1200 |
Valve cover gasket |
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