2001 BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2001

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2001 BMW 3-Series repairs by problem area

Engine (47%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (1%)

Suspension and Steering (17%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (4%)

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2001 BMW 3-Series brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (17%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (50%)

< $100 (17%)

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2001 BMW 3-Series 4dr Wagon

184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

64000 mi

US $450
Sticking front caliper 

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2001 BMW 3-Series 4dr Wagon

184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD

141000 mi

US $50
Brake Fluid Flush 

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2001 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD

139000 mi

US $1200
Yaw sensor failed. 

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2001 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual AWD

231440 mi

C $500
Brakes failed. Rear line rusted through. Both rear lines replaced. 
157000 mi

US $130
ABS speed sensor failed -> no speedo, DSC, ABS. OEM replacement cost $130, took 5 minutes. 
158000 mi

US $150
Stuck rear caliper; replaced both rears with rmfd and flushed/bled brakes. 

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2001 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD

114000 mi seized left front brake caliper. replaced both front calipers, pads, surfaced rotors. 

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2001 BMW 3-Series Brake Problems

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