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2007 BMW Z4 repairs by problem area

Engine (30%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (11%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (18%)

Other (5%)

Chart based on 150 repairs.
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2007 BMW Z4 engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (7%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (16%)

$100 - $499 (21%)

< $100 (49%)

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Chart based on 43 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2007 BMW Z4

Engine not specified

13000 mi Oil Pan plug leaking- oil pan replaced 

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2007 BMW Z4 2dr Hatch

330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD

24000 mi

US $58
Throttle cable bracket broke causing engine to go into safe mode. 
51000 mi

US $75
O2 sensor 
71000 mi

US $600
Broken motor mount, passenger side. 
78600 mi

US $1800
replaced rod bearings 
49000 mi

US $1800
Rod bearings replaced for wear, typical with S54. Valves adjustment checked no shims req'd. 
27000 mi Very loud metal on metal scratching noise at startup and sometime when clutch is depressed. Dealer would not replicate problem. 
28500 mi

US $75
Thottle sensor control--software issue (TSB). Fixed by indie shop as the software flash was cheaper than spending time taking it to the dealer. 
49000 mi

US $25
Oil change and oil testing. Blackstone analysis shows bearings and engine with very low wear after 30 track days 
51000 mi leaky valve cover gasket. Wasn't charged as it had been replaced during Inspection II and shouldn't have been leaking already. 
71000 mi

US $90
Thermostat replaced 
21000 mi The engine mount bolts had to be replaced 
43000 mi

US $900
Had to replace an ignition coil on #1 Cylinder. Dealer recommended replacing all the rest as well since labor charge is the same for 1 vs 6 

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2007 BMW Z4 2dr Hatch

255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

87500 mi

US $100
Bad fuel injector replaced with a new one 
90300 mi

US $575
Replaced eccentric shafts sensor and motor 
99000 mi

US $134
#6 fuel injector 

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2007 BMW Z4 2dr Hatch

255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD

11000 mi Hydraulic valve lifters making excessive noise. TSB had been written by BMW but only used if customer complains. 
12000 mi First solution did not fix valve lifter problem. Final solution was to replace the cylinder head, which BMW volunteered to do in this situation. Very pleased with the final outcome of this repair. 
62000 mi

US $400
SES light activated. VANOS solenoids replaced per service bulletin accessory drive belt showing wear. Tensioner found to be worn and out of alignment. Tensioner and belt replaced. 

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2007 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible

330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD

57200 mi Coolant hose leak 
62300 mi

US $300
Dealer had to fix third party mistake, water pump pulley misaligned, ruined belt and water pump, both replaced. 
25100 mi

US $50
Noises fuel pump 
98000 mi

US $869
Misfire on cylinder 6. Car running very rough. Replace all plugs and coils (typical of a 100k mile service) 
102000 mi

US $350
Right side motor mount and one of the two bolts broke. 

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2007 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible

255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

29760 mi N52 exhaust lifter replacement under warranty. http://www.rtsauto.com/bmw-e90-valve-train-lifter-ticknoise/ N52 exhaust lifter replacement under warranty. http://www.rtsauto.com/bmw-e90-valve-train-lifter-ticknoise/ 
31000 mi Head gasket oil leak 

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2007 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible

255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD

113000 mi

US $913
Water pump failed. Pump is electrically boosted, and this wasn't achieving proper speed, resulting in engine overheating. Thermostat was replaced for good measure, because it has to be removed anyway to get to the pump. 
141000 mi

US $1684
Clutch replacement. It was starting to slip. With 140k miles on it, I concluded it was starting to wear out and opted to replace. 
34000 mi

US $3540
Belt tensioner leaking, replacement advised. Did not repair at this time. 
34200 mi

US $2695
belt tensioner leaking and was replaced. 
2800 mi outside temperature sensor failed 

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2007 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible

215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

36000 mi fuel cannister and pcv valve 
51000 mi

US $100
Coolant light came on 
52000 mi Check engine came on, rough idle 
52000 mi Engine studdering, pull codes and order coil to test, bad coil on #2 
57000 mi

US $200
Replaced accessory belt 
66000 mi

US $150
Solenoid dirty, cleaned and changed oil 

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2007 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible

215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD

73000 mi

US $3500
Cam timing thingy, Sensor leak, Inspection II, 
116700 mi

US $700
Valve cover gasket leaking oil. 
121000 mi

US $800
Coolant expansion tank had to be replaced.  Oil filter housing and cooler gaskets were leaking. 
90000 mi

US $200
Replaced coolant expansion tank. 
95000 mi

US $1500
Water pump failed, replaced pump, thermostat, and a hose. 

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2007 BMW Z4 Engine Problems

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