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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 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (4%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (48%)

< $100 (25%)

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Chart based on 171 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 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 California, United States Nov 2012 - Sep 2013
Sep 2013 163000 mi US $350	AC Blower motor failed

BMW in Oregon, United States Dec 2012 - Apr 2014
Jan 2013 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 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 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 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 132680 mi €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 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 Texas, United States Aug 2008 - Mar 2010
Sep 2008 115000 mi US $3000	w

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 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 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 New Jersey, United States Apr 2014 - Apr 2014
Apr 2014 248000 mi US $120	Calipers were bad on the front passenger side.

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.

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 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 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

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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 Alberta, Canada Oct 2010 - May 2011
Feb 2011 148180 mi C $100	had to replace thermostat

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

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 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 137500 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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

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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 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 69200 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.

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

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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 British Columbia, Canada Jun 2015 - Jun 2018
Sep 2015 124000 mi C $3000	Timming belt broke, engine ovrheated

BMW in Hong Kong, China Jul 2011 - Dec 2011
Aug 2011 47120 mi $420	Car towed to shop, radiator and pipe were replaced.

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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 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 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 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.

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 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 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 Washington, United States Aug 2010 - Feb 2011
Dec 2010 182000 mi US $350	Clutch master cylinder went out.

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.

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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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