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2004 BMW 3-Series repairs by problem area
Engine (42%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (16%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
Other (5%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 751 repairs.
2004 BMW 3-Series brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (24%)
$100 - $499 (43%)
< $100 (24%)
Chart based on 21 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 BMW 3-Series 4dr Wagon
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 89900 mi C $168 |
Brake calliper replaced on right front |
| 108500 mi C $1300 |
seized caliper on one brake was causing problem |
2004 BMW 3-Series 4dr Wagon
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 54560 mi C $520 |
Front brakes pads and rotors replaced |
| 89900 mi C $190 |
caliper sticking, removed both front calipers, refurbised calipers, replaced front pads and rotors. |
2004 BMW 3-Series 4dr Wagon
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 46000 mi | DSC/TCS/ABS activates when not necessary. |
| 47000 mi | The ABS operating when not necessary - was resolved by replacing the tires, which were worn (it seems the BMW DSC/TCS/ABS system is picky, as the shop foreman had had the same problem with his E39). |
2004 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
235-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 156000 mi US $400 |
The brake pressure sensor had failed, resulting in the ABS and DSC systems being turned off. The sensor was replaced but the new sensor was also faulty. |
2004 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 189000 mi US $150 |
rusted and corroded rear brake lines |
2004 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 109740 mi C $598 |
Brake pads worn |
| 54975 mi | Wheel Speed Sensor replaced |
2004 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 68635 mi C $975 |
Rear pads, discs,sensor,calipers, spins, sliders. Rear coil springs |
| 106000 mi US $700 |
Replace brake rotors pads and one caliper from malfunction. |
| 115900 mi US $500 |
Replaced faulty front caliper, and pads/rotors on front |
| 83000 mi US $125 |
caliper sticking, new caliper installed |
| 90300 mi US $60 |
Caliper on passenger side. (Driver side stuck last yr.) |
2004 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
333-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 63240 mi | Replace pads and rotors. |
2004 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
333-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed automated manual RWD
| 267000 mi US $260 |
Front brakes worn, right front caliper sticking. Replaced rotors/pads, cleaned caliper. |
2004 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 95300 mi US $125 |
Both front brake calipers were sticking which caused rotors to warp. Rebuilt calipers with new seals and had rotors turned. |
| 160000 mi £130 |
Parking brake was slipping. Needed to replace the brake shoes and also the backing plate, which was worn and no longer holding the shoes properly. Note it's easier to cut off the old plates and weld on the new ones, rather than removing hub |
| 165000 mi £130 |
Rear brake lines were corroded, primarily in the bits inside the wheel arch. The garage was able to clean up and Waxoyl one pipe which wasn't too far gone, but the other needed replacing. The workshop manual recommends dropping the fuel tank, but they were able to route the new brake line without removing anything. I then had the brake fluid replaced at the same time, as it was almost due it anyway. |
2004 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 143000 mi US $2800 |
front pads and rotors |
2004 BMW 3-Series 2dr Convertible
235-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 29000 mi US $950 |
Bad pressure switches in anti-lock brake system caused yellow brake warning lamp on instrument panel. |
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