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1999 BMW Z3 repairs by problem area
Engine (27%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (13%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (27%)
Other (10%)
Chart based on 30 repairs.
1999 BMW Z3 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (19%)
$100 - $499 (48%)
< $100 (26%)
Chart based on 27 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
1999 BMW Z3
Engine not specified
| BMW in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2011 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Mar 201253000 miUS $200 | The intake boot from the air cleaner had a hidden crack and was letting "false air" into the engine screwing up emissions readings. I failed my emissions test. | ||
| Jul 201254000 mi | Paint on wheel is peeling. | ||
| Aug 201254500 miUS $200 | Paintwork on the peeling wheel finally replaced | ||
| BMW in California, United States Jun 2013 - Jun 2014 | |||
| May 201481000 miUS $250 | leak traced to valve cover/gasket - R&R | ||
| BMW in Virginia, United States Jun 2012 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Dec 201363000 miUS $260 | Left tie-rod end at steering rack was moving nearly an inch in the bearing. | ||
| BMW in Great Britain Jun 2013 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Nov 201349300 mi£200 | tracking out replaced front kerbside suspension wishbone to bring back into line | ||
| Jun 201450000 mi | Rust bottom trailing edge on rear wing both sides + bubble on nearside rear of sill one side. | ||
| BMW in New Hampshire, United States Jun 2013 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Oct 2013100700 miUS $300 | Replaced bad rear shocks with Bilstein (also added the reinforcement plates and new mounts). This is a normal maintenance item. the old rears were banging loudly on any road imperfection. Nice and quiet and smooth now. | ||
| BMW in California, United States Feb 2013 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Aug 2013204300 miUS $120 | Light switch malfunction. Couldn't turn on any vehicle lights. | ||
| BMW in California, United States Aug 2015 - Aug 2015 | |||
| Aug 2015 | Manufacturer defect resulting in complete subframe failure due to weak factory welds. Common in 3 series and Z3 series cars | ||
1999 BMW Z3 2-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
| BMW in Virginia, United States Oct 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jul 201761854 miUS $1005 | replaced malfunctioning abs hydraulic control unit | ||
| BMW in California, United States Jun 2011 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Sep 2011150000 miUS $10 | replaced right passenger seat adjustment knob (broke off myself) | ||
| Dec 2011151000 miUS $10 | needs windows lubricated and new roundels (150 for lubrication at dealer or $20 lube and a few hours of my time, roundels are $27 each x 4. haven't done it yet, will do when i get to it) needs seat bushings fixed (800 at dealer or $5 in parts and a few hours of my time) airbag light on | ||
| BMW in Oklahoma, United States Jun 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 201488300 miUS $138 | Window regulator on drivers side failed. Window "popped" when going up. Ordered part and replaced. | ||
| BMW in North Carolina, United States Jun 2011 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Oct 201132000 miUS $800 | re-charged AC, replaced battery, inspection one service (oil, filter, fluids, etc) | ||
| BMW in California, United States Jun 2011 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Sep 2011122000 miUS $30 | Seat motor bushings wear out, allowing seat travel when braking or cornering. Aftermarket replacement can be user-installed. Repaired passenger side. Driver side OK for now. | ||
| Mar 2012127000 miUS $100 | Blown brake light fuse led to finding major break in wiring harness where it enters the coupe rear hatch. Brake lights restored but don't have rear wiper, defroster, 3rd brake light. Known coupe issue & will require some moderate rewiring. | ||
| Jun 2012130000 miUS $200 | valve cover gasket, belts | ||
| Sep 2012134000 miUS $200 | Gasket leak where oil filter housing enters block. Have to remove a lot of things to address it. | ||
| Mar 2013138000 miUS $25 | Plastic interior hood release cracked. Replaced with aluminum aftermarket model. | ||
| Feb 2014145000 miUS $25 | Power steering leak. Attributed to worn reservoir seal/o-ring. Replaced with OEM part from ebay. | ||
| Feb 2018178000 miUS $500 | Window regulator | ||
| Jul 2021207000 miUS $1150 | ignition coils and spark plugs | ||
| Dec 2021210000 miUS $576 | radiator core and expansion tank | ||
| BMW in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2011 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Jun 201291000 miUS $850 | Microfracture in radiator that was initially misdiagnosed as only a broken temperature gauge | ||
| Sep 201397000 miUS $750 | The rubber seals between the windows and convertible top shrunk over time and allowed water into the car during heavy rains. | ||
| BMW in North Carolina, United States Mar 2011 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Apr 2012112000 miUS $277 | Car started fine from home. 10 Minute drive to the bank and then wouldn't restart. All systems dead. No warning like slow crank. Wouldn't jump off a running vehicle. All electrical still dead. Battery was replaced and all systems back. | ||
| Jul 2012139000 miUS $250 | Water pump leak. Replaced water pump, thermostat and housing with upgraded parts. | ||
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