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2005 BMW 3-Series repairs by problem area
Engine (39%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (15%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (5%)
Select a problem area
- 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 407 repairs.
2005 BMW 3-Series brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (15%)
$500 - $999 (20%)
$100 - $499 (40%)
< $100 (25%)
Chart based on 20 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 BMW 3-Series 4dr Wagon
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 100000 mi US $100 |
Brake hoses were cracked and fail safety inspection |
| 71500 mi US $100 |
L/F brake caliper started to stick |
| 116000 mi US $450 |
Replaced all 4 rotors, pads, anti-rattle springs, and guide bushing |
2005 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
235-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 64000 mi US $554 |
Replaced front brake pads, rotors, and brake pad sensors after brake-wear warning light appeared on dash. |
| 15500 mi | E-brake shoes rubbing. No repair after investigation. |
| 29500 mi | E-brake adjusted after additional rubbing. Problem fixed. |
2005 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| 70000 mi US $50 |
Brakes: pads, rotors, or drums, repair |
| 86100 mi US $350 |
Parking brake button popped out and brake couldn't be engaged. Panicked, went straight to dealer. Entire parking brake assembly needed to be replaced. $375! Later found out that this can be DIYed, and OEM part costs $75... |
2005 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 119040 mi C $450 |
Leaking Brake line |
| 107000 mi US $1054 |
parking brake shoe mount...rust caused the shoe to fall off (rusted bolts and mounting locations |
| 104000 mi | Replaced front driver wheel speed sensor. |
| 65720 mi C $50 |
Caliper seizure. |
| 54560 mi C $50 |
Caliper was sticking after braking resulting in sigificant vibration as brakes stay applied on one wheel. |
2005 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 81000 mi US $500 |
RF caliper heating and vibrating told my wife caliper needed replacement. I wonder if it was just the pins? |
2005 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 110200 mi US $1200 |
rear calipers not working well, other parts worn. Replaced calipers, pads, rotors. Backing plates so rusty they had to be replaced. This last added a lot to the bill. |
| 167000 mi US $950 |
also pads and rotors in rear. |
2005 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
333-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 68000 mi US $1700 |
Stability control and brake light fault. After extensive (and expensive) diagnosis they replaced the brake pressure sensors which has cleared the fault for the time being. |
2005 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 92000 mi US $400 |
Full brake refresh. Replaced original rotors, pads and wear sensors. Bled the brake system and completed brake fluid flush. |
2005 BMW 3-Series 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 201hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed manual RWD
| 59000 mi £200 |
DSC pressure monitoring valve #2 went intermittent causing warning lights. Replaced and brake system bled. |
| 68000 mi £250 |
Second DSC pressure sensor failed and required replacement. |
2005 BMW 3-Series 2dr Convertible
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 65000 mi US $500 |
ABS/Traction control light on YELLOW - BRAKE lite on YELLOW also. Could not turn DSC on or off using switch. Replaced fluid sensor - glad it was not the computer board. |
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