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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%)
Chart based on 532 repairs.
2001 BMW 3-Series other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (26%)
$100 - $499 (26%)
< $100 (30%)
Chart based on 23 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2001 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 65000 mi US $1200 |
Lubricated sticking sunroof. |
| 79200 mi US $3995 |
Driver side external mirror replaced after becoming discolored/oxidized, hard to see through. |
| 196000 mi US $719 |
He also re-attached the washer fluid hose, |
| 97000 mi US $500 |
Window washer fluid leaks at motor. Motor still worked but fluid drips out of valve assembly. Replaced motor and strainer/grommet. |
| 78120 mi C $235 |
windshield washer fluid pump replacement |
2001 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 104000 mi US $15 |
Cracked rubber intake boot letting unmetered air into engine causing check engine light. Replaced lower intake boot, cleared code. |
2001 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 154700 mi US $607 |
Driver's side drip molding (exterior). $256 |
| 173600 mi R 100 |
Door handle cable turned out to be faulty as well. |
| 177400 mi R 25 |
Door handle cable was replaced with part sourced from breakers yard |
2001 BMW 3-Series 4-door
6-cylinder manual AWD
| 65000 mi US $1500 |
DMTL Pump was faulty (fixed connection). They replaced the Thermostat. |
2001 BMW 3-Series 4-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
2001 BMW 3-Series 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 69440 mi $1100 |
Water pump broke, causing a Windshield fluid leak. Dealer replaced pump. |
2001 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 89000 mi US $5 |
Clip that holds up the brake light cables broke |
| 119964 mi US $579 |
Passenger side seat belt broken and replaced, roundel on front had to be replaced |
2001 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 129000 mi US $6 |
Oil Filter Housing Gasket R&R |
| 128563 mi US $75 |
R&R Fuel Filter *tested the fuel filter and pitch black gas came out of it. |
2001 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 89000 mi US $30 |
Front driver side turn signal assembly removed itself from the car while travelling on the highway. Had to replace turn signal assembly. |
2001 BMW 3-Series 2dr Convertible
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 72000 mi US $130 |
Driver side door-brake spring broke. New part installed. |
| 76000 mi US $130 |
Drivers side door brake replaced. |
| 81500 mi US $280 |
rear window dropped out |
2001 BMW 3-Series 2dr Convertible
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 51000 mi US $800 |
Latch for convertible top. Part in trunk came off and jammed latch. Dealer said it was a design fault, BMW USA said tuff luck. No new BMW for me - TUFF LUCK BMW USA. |
2001 BMW 3-Series 2dr Convertible
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 91000 mi US $20 |
Windshield washer pump leaking. Replaced washer pump. |
2001 BMW 3-Series 2-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 68000 mi US $178 |
Defective (leaking) windshield washer fluid pump. Reservoir also found to be cracked. Both were replaced. |
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