1999 BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 1999

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1999 BMW 3-Series repairs by problem area

Engine (41%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (18%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (7%)

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1999 BMW 3-Series brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (50%)

< $100 (25%)

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Chart based on 8 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

1999 BMW 3-Series

Engine not specified

169100 mi

US $500
Back plate for RR brake rusted out and needed to be replaced. 
248000 mi

US $120
Calipers were bad on the front passenger side. 

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1999 BMW 3-Series 4-door

6-cylinder manual 2WD

154000 mi

US $50
Driver's side brake caliper seized. 
134000 mi

US $62
sort of a grinding noise....found out that the dirt shield on the left wheel was bent...easy fix 
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. 
365000 mi

US $1200
Both front brake calipers replaced as well as front brake pads. 

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1999 BMW 3-Series 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

173000 mi

US $385
Rear brake caliper frozen.  
183000 mi

US $200
Right-side Frozen Emergency Cable - replaced both 

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1999 BMW 3-Series Brake Problems

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