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2001 BMW Z3 repairs by problem area
Engine (49%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (13%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 138 repairs.
2001 BMW Z3 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (12%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (45%)
< $100 (24%)
Chart based on 119 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2001 BMW Z3 2dr Hatch
315-horsepower 3.2L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| BMW Z3 in New Jersey, United States Jan 2010 - Feb 2016 | |||
| Sep 201054000 miUS $300 | Replaced rear shocks and mounts. Normal maintenance items. | ||
| Oct 201054000 miUS $80 | CD Changer crapped out. Replaced with one from Ebay for about $80. Took all of 30 minutes to do. | ||
| May 201359000 miUS $360 | Alternator crapped out. Replacement rebuilt installed. | ||
| BMW Z3 in New Jersey, United States Feb 2010 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Apr 201473000 miUS $5675 | Connecting rod bearings, rear sub frame reinforcement, engine mounts, fuel filter, oil pump, control arm bushings, extend O2 sensors and EGT, install euro headers and section 1 exhaust with cats, oil change, transmission and diff fluid | ||
| BMW Z3 in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2012 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Apr 201334700 miUS $250 | Idler pulleys (2) were worn out. | ||
| Jul 201338200 miUS $10000 | New motor in total | ||
| Jun 201546000 miUS $700 | Alternator replaced | ||
| Jul 202286000 miUS $1200 | Replaced AC hoses due to leak | ||
2001 BMW Z3 2dr Hatch
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW Z3 in California, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Nov 201067000 mi | Dead short ruining new battery. Diagnosed with help from bimmerfest.com and traced to luggage compartment light switch. Disabled circuit and removed fault. | ||
| Oct 201168000 miUS $40 | A/C temp control broken due to poor design and material choice by BMW. | ||
| Dec 201170000 miUS $450 | Squeaky tension pulleys. | ||
| Jun 201374000 miUS $150 | Seat motor not disengaging when seat all the way back. 10A draw killed battery. Moving seat off limits ends draw. Need to rebuild seat kebabs (again). | ||
| BMW Z3 in Georgia, United States Dec 2009 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Jan 201088000 miUS $327 | DSC failed. Installed new ABS/DSC controller. Dealer visit to program new controller. | ||
| Jun 201092000 miUS $310 | Air Cond not cooling. Aux fan inop. | ||
| BMW Z3 in Virginia, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Apr 2010168000 miUS $160 | DSC light on. Diagnosed as bad lateral accel sensor. Replaced part at home. | ||
| Jun 2010170000 miUS $300 | A/C condenser fan failed. Replaced. | ||
| Jul 2010170700 miUS $150 | DSC module failed. Replaced with used unit | ||
| BMW Z3 in California, United States Dec 2009 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Nov 201150300 miUS $250 | Thermostat and housing Window Regulator Replaced Wheel alignment after new tires. Rear toe-in is out of spec but there is no adjustment. Another visit will be required. | ||
| May 201458000 miUS $200 | Removed refrigerant, checked and cleaned system and reinstalled refrigerant. | ||
| Jan 201552300 miUS $95 | Window regulator replaced | ||
| BMW Z3 in Arizona, United States Dec 2011 - Feb 2022 | |||
| Mar 201486000 miUS $2500 | Head gasket and radiator | ||
| BMW Z3 in Connecticut, United States Oct 2010 - Feb 2022 | |||
| Nov 201042000 miUS $700 | worn wheel bearing, right rear interior lights fail to go on when door is opened/unlocked | ||
| Dec 201042000 miUS $700 | airbag light went on; code referring to seat belt anchor driver's seat as well as a code relevant to driver's seat pressure switch was retrieved, as well as "Problem currently not present." Light was switched off. | ||
| Jun 201144000 miUS $2000 | body control module shorted--which then fried both window motors. R&R module, tear down doors, R&R motors. Also replaced leaking valve cover gasket. | ||
| Feb 201247000 mi | Airbag light on--seems to occur when outside temps are very low. Readout said "problem currently not present" and light was reset | ||
| Mar 201247000 mi | Airbag light on--seems to occur when outside temps are very low. Readout said | ||
| May 201247600 miUS $200 | yellow "brake" light on. Trouble readout indicates a short to ground on he brakepad wear indicator. Not able to fix problem | ||
| Aug 201559000 miUS $250 | Check engine light: air intake hose cracked and lean fuel mi xture error code | ||
| Oct 202161000 miUS $400 | Stability control dashboard light on- cleaning of wheel speed rings. Also replacement of dashboard lighting switch and repair of shorted wire | ||
2001 BMW Z3 2dr Hatch
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| BMW Z3 in Virginia, United States May 2010 - Aug 2011 | |||
| Jun 2010106000 miUS $1200 | Oil separator and related problems | ||
| Aug 2010106000 miUS $840 | Key could not be withdrawn from ignition switch when car shut off. Cylinder replaced. | ||
| BMW Z3 in Texas, United States Jan 2011 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Mar 2011104000 miUS $250 | replace rear shocks and shock mounts | ||
| Aug 2011105000 miUS $195 | failure of alternator/battery discharge. Replace alternator and recharge battery. | ||
| Feb 2012107000 miUS $2200 | Flex coupling replaced. Transmission seal replaced. lower control arm and bushings/ball joints | ||
| Apr 2012109000 miUS $120 | failure of thermostat housing w/ total loss of coolant. Replaced housing, thermostat, upper coolant hose, coolant | ||
| Dec 2012115000 miUS $1800 | Vacuum leaks (multiple)--vacuum brake booster hose, air filter box seals. Heater hoses replaced. | ||
| Aug 2013122400 miUS $1200 | replace compressor and drier for AC | ||
| Nov 2013124400 miUS $700 | heater tubes leaking at engine | ||
| Mar 2015136000 miUS $1000 | Clutch replacement. The lining got thin and then cracked. | ||
| Nov 2015140000 miUS $950 | Unjointed replacement, drive shaft support bearing, return driveshaft | ||
| Mar 2018158000 miUS $300 | shock absorber broke through metal at top of tower | ||
| Jun 2018160000 miUS $1000 | Leak detection pump replacement | ||
| Oct 2018155000 miUS $1700 | Failure of left driveshaft joint at junction with differential. Had to find used part for repair. total replacement of left driveshaft, cv joint, all components and bearings. | ||
| Jan 2019161 miUS $3200 | failure of heater hose connector/total loss of coolant Replaces all heating/cooling system components: connectors, hoses, water pump. etc. Except radiator. | ||
| BMW Z3 in Maryland, United States Dec 2009 - Apr 2020 | |||
| Jan 2010113000 miUS $219 | Rear hatch fell on my head, replaced the supports/pistons. Rear hatch chrome handle gasket was cracking so I replaced it, damaged the handle in the process and replaced that as well. Replaced supposed faulty windscreen washer pump. | ||
| Mar 2011126000 miUS $44 | Traced an oil leak to valve cover gasket during a previous inspection. Replaced gasket and one head bolt I accidentally stripped. All four O2 sensors replaced because of CEL and codes. | ||
| Mar 2012135000 miUS $300 | Left door handle intermittent and keyhole unlocking was inoperable. Purchased a coded door handle with key cylinder (no CCA discount) from dealer and replaced. | ||
| Nov 2012139400 miUS $757 | Tie rods bolts were seized from previous alignment. Tech oxy torched to adjust but then welded them to the tie rod ends. | ||
| May 2014151000 miUS $100 | Left window slider replacement. | ||
| Feb 2015153100 miUS $205 | Replaced left control arm and bushing. | ||
| May 2015155000 miUS $100 | Replaced left window regulator and secured loose sheet metal to door. Discovered broken weld to door structure which prevents window from sliding down smoothly. | ||
| Dec 2015160000 miUS $1284 | DISA valve replaced Fan clutch replaced | ||
| Mar 2018174915 miUS $249 | Oil pan gasket, oil filter housing gasket, engine oil service, power steering reservoir, radiator replaced | ||
| BMW Z3 in Virginia, United States Nov 2010 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Jul 202250000 miUS $1000 | Replaced leaking radiator, hoses, upgraded water pump, and replaced idler belt pullies. | ||
2001 BMW Z3 2dr Convertible
315-horsepower 3.2L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| BMW Z3 in California, United States Sep 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 201273500 miUS $370 | Leak in line to oil pressure sensor | ||
| Oct 201276300 miUS $350 | driver seat left front mounting point (stud) ripped out from floor pan. New mount fabricated. | ||
| Aug 201483300 miUS $650 | Failure in clutch slave cylinder- leaking. Replaced slave and all clutch and transmission fluids. | ||
| Jan 201582500 miUS $250 | problems downshifting into first and second after the car is warmed up. Clutch hose to slave cylinder replaced. | ||
| BMW Z3 in Michigan, United States Sep 2010 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Jul 201262500 miUS $80 | engine misfire, replaced one of the 6 ignition coils. | ||
| Jul 201478200 miUS $340 | Clutch not disengaging properly. Replace master and slave cylinders for clutch actuation. | ||
| Jul 201579200 miUS $300 | clutch master & slave cylinders | ||
| BMW Z3 in California, United States Dec 2010 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Jan 201288000 miUS $200 | Not running on all six cylinders. Replaced coil pack. Feared it was VANOS again, which was $4,500 last time. | ||
2001 BMW Z3 2dr Convertible
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW Z3 in Virginia, United States Dec 2015 - Aug 2016 | |||
| Jan 2016US $70 | Thermostat failed so heater did not provide much heat | ||
| Jun 2016125000 miUS $200 | Airbag control unit developed an internal fault and passenger seat occupancy sensor probably caused it when it shorted out. Dealer quoted $3000 to repair. | ||
| Aug 2016125000 miUS $300 | Replaced airbag computer with junkyard unit because of internal short | ||
| BMW Z3 in Colorado, United States Jan 2015 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Feb 201541300 miUS $75 | MAF was replaced | ||
| Mar 201543000 miUS $45 | replaced stop light switch which made the transmission light come on | ||
| Mar 201644000 miUS $489 | Replaced tie-rods and alignment | ||
| BMW Z3 in New Jersey, United States Sep 2012 - Aug 2015 | |||
| Oct 2013104700 miUS $250 | Replaced cracking plastic window in convertible top. Part cost 250. | ||
2001 BMW Z3 2dr Convertible
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| BMW Z3 in Missouri, United States Feb 2010 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Aug 201080772 miUS $854 | Door locks were not functioning, traction control had become disabled and a hard start was present. Fuse replaced, steering angle sensor replaced, cam shaft sensor replaced. | ||
| Sep 201081004 miUS $328 | Replaced intake cam shaft sensor, due to car having a hard start | ||
| Mar 201187873 miUS $677 | fuel pressure/filter regulator was replaced, window regulators were replaced in both windows parts replaced | ||
| Apr 201190406 miUS $966 | fuse replaced for central locking, recoded vehicle for steering angle fault, lubricated doors and latches, replaced drive belt tensioner and drive belt. | ||
| Feb 201295024 miUS $2845 | several attempts made to replace dme with one programmed by third party dealer, eventually replaced with oem dme. | ||
| BMW Z3 in Quebec, Canada Nov 2012 - Mar 2016 | |||
| May 201383080 miC $1300 | change cv joint right side bushings on the rear beam Change valve cover gasket. Change the 2 belts bender. | ||
| Jun 201383700 miC $250 | Expansion tank craked | ||
| May 201484940 miC $105 | PCode P0344, intake camshaft position sensor, change it. ABS and ASC light was on, clean the ABS sensor tips after it was OK. | ||
| Aug 201485560 mi | PCode P0171 and P0174, repair intake air duct | ||
| BMW Z3 in Tennessee, United States Aug 2014 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Aug 201481000 miUS $900 | Replacement of CCV (crank case vent valve) and all hoses (5). | ||
| BMW Z3 in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 2016101000 miUS $60 | antifreeze leak at thermostat, there was a scratch on the flange. | ||
| BMW Z3 in California, United States Dec 2009 - Jan 2022 | |||
| May 201081000 miUS $45 | Had a small coolant hose on the top of the engine crack due to age. Brittle plastic. Cost me $45 for the part and did the work myself. More of a frustration trying to find the leak than anything else. | ||
| Jan 201287000 miUS $250 | Replaced leaking valve cover gasket. | ||
| Jun 201388000 miUS $275 | Replaced valve cover gasket and gromets. Was leaking oil onto exhaust header, creating smoke/smell | ||
| BMW Z3 in Georgia, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 201052700 miUS $78 | Thermostat leaking at electrical connector, slow engine warmup, OBD showing P1619 code - MAP Cooling Control Circuit Signal Low. Replaced leaking expansion tank cap. | ||
| Jun 201165000 miUS $250 | Loose outer ball joints discovered by tire tech at about 47K miles, replaced both control arms complete with ball joints and replaced control arm bushings. | ||
| Jan 201254200 miUS $169 | Leaking 2nd generation water pump with metal impeller, replaced with 3rd generation OEM water pump with composite impeller. Noisy accessory belt tensioner bearing, replaced A/C belt tensioner and main belt tensioner, replaced both drive belts. | ||
| Nov 201483500 miUS $86 | Engine misfiring, #2 plug wet, moved #2 coil to #5 cylinder, car displayed P1351 code for cylinder 5 misfire, diagnosed as bad ignition coil, replaced coil, repair completed. | ||
| Sep 201592000 miUS $31 | Check engine light, hunting when returning to idle, stalling with a/c on and returning to idle. Suspected air leak between MAF sensor and intake, found cracked boot just past MAF sensor. Replaced boot, problem solved. | ||
| BMW Z3 in District of Columbia, United States Dec 2009 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Dec 201059000 miUS $30 | Alarm sensor for hood was intermittent, triggering alarm. Repair was to disconnect sensor; I'm not worried about someone stealing the engine out of the car, and the battery is in the trunk. | ||
| Apr 201160300 miUS $1200 | CEL was for torn intake plumbing; replaced. Valve cover gasket replaced. Illuminated DSC/brake indicator required acceleration sensor replacement. Rear brake pads replaced. Airbag light required sensor clean, re-set. | ||
| Nov 201164000 miUS $220 | CEL illuminated. Codes indicated lean mixture, misfire. Plastic tube (split) between MAF and throttle body had been replaced previously. This time replaced intake airflow adjuster, which varies runner length. | ||
| Jan 201260200 miUS $650 | thermostat stuck partially open, causing car to run cold. Recommendation for this car at this mileage is to replace all cooling system components before failure, so I did: radiator, thermostat, water pump, exp. tank, hoses and belts | ||
| Sep 201371000 miUS $150 | intake camshaft position sensor failed | ||
| Nov 201372300 miUS $100 | exhaust camshaft position sensor failed and was replaed | ||
| Apr 201578000 mi | Driver side power seat had seized up, as a result of water getting blown in past the convertible top seals and, apparently, rusting. | ||
2001 BMW Z3 2dr Convertible
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW Z3 in Alberta, Canada Jul 2015 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Nov 2015110440 miC $200 | Intake lower boot, and CCV replaced | ||
| Apr 2016112320 mi | Bolts for Bracket for muffler fell off so installed new ones | ||
| BMW Z3 in North Carolina, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 201284300 miUS $1120 | Accessory belts and tensioners, ideler pulley replaced to end squeaking noise from engine, particularly when cold. | ||
| Mar 201486000 miUS $1770 | Replacement of the water pump and thermostat as they were leaking. Also replaced hoses as they were original in the car Replaced the original struts with new Bilstein struts. | ||
| Dec 201791000 miUS $30 | Replace clamp on the power steering suction hose as it was leaking fluid. | ||
| BMW Z3 in South Carolina, United States Feb 2014 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Jan 2015US $250 | Boot conennecting the MAF Sensor bad as was left side crank sensor! | ||
| BMW Z3 in Washington, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Feb 201165000 miUS $160 | Replaced exhaust camshaft position sensor and reset the computer | ||
| BMW Z3 in California, United States May 2010 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Dec 201075000 miUS $6000 | lean codes- wouldn't pass CA smog check- | ||
2001 BMW Z3 2dr Convertible
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| BMW Z3 in Florida, United States Feb 2016 - Jun 2016 | |||
| May 201681000 miUS $400 | Replaced shocks, flush all fluids, new belts repair to seat tracks | ||
| BMW Z3 in Nevada, United States Feb 2016 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Jul 2016170000 miUS $400 | Rebuilt shifter linkage Rear subframe bushing, differential bushing, rear trailing arm bushing, rear sway bar end links replaced | ||
| BMW Z3 in Saskatchewan, Canada Apr 2015 - Aug 2016 | |||
| Jun 201524800 mi | Battery on car failed after 14 years. New Canadian Tire type 48 battery. Works as new now. | ||
| Aug 201626660 miC $125 | The car gave a fault code that showed the front camshaft sensor. Checked with ODB2 code reader and verified the issue. Replaced camshaft sensor and rest code. All works 100% now. | ||
| BMW Z3 in Florida, United States May 2013 - Nov 2014 | |||
| Feb 201456700 miUS $150 | Replace rear shock absorbers | ||
| BMW Z3 in California, United States Feb 2010 - Nov 2015 | |||
| Dec 201274000 miUS $50 | I FILLED THE RADIATOR TO FULL CAUSING THE PLASTIC FILL TANK TO SPLIT. BOUGHT REPLACEMENT ON EBAY AND INSTALLED,I NOW UNDERSTAND NOT TO OVERFILL UNIT. CAR DRIVEN 120 MILES TRIP WITH NO PROBLEMS. | ||
| BMW Z3 in Saskatchewan, Canada Jun 2013 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Mar 201699200 mi | Existing battery finally gave up after being in car since new (15 years). Replaced with brand new Group 48 battery | ||
2001 BMW Z3 2-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
| BMW Z3 in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Sep 201044000 mi | DSC/Brake indicators on, but haven't diagnosed yet. | ||
2001 BMW Z3 2-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| BMW Z3 in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Feb 201069700 miUS $900 | engine burning oil. Oil getting past valve stems. | ||
| BMW Z3 in New Zealand Feb 2010 - May 2012 | |||
| Mar 201073780 mi$550 | Two coils needed to be replaced | ||
| Dec 201081220 mi$700 | Two sway bar links replaced as ball joints worn | ||
| Jun 201186800 mi$500 | oil leak on filter housing had gasket replaced thermostat not closing fully, so replaced. | ||
| Nov 201188120 mi$500 | Perished hoses for idle valve allowing air to be stucked in to intake system causing very rough running | ||
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