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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%)
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Chart based on 407 repairs.
2005 BMW 3-Series suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (20%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (47%)
< $100 (22%)
Chart based on 59 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
Engine not specified
| 43400 mi | There was a humming / whining noise from the steering column. The power steering pump was replaced and some of the pipes. |
2005 BMW 3-Series 4dr Wagon
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 62000 mi US $1000 |
Replaced worn front lower control arm bushings |
2005 BMW 3-Series 4dr Wagon
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 99000 mi US $200 |
Safety and emissions inspection revealed broken rear coil spring. Replaced both. |
| 133000 mi US $300 |
Replaced blown rear shocks. |
| 172000 mi US $150 |
Replaced all power steering hoses to address a leak. |
| 38000 mi | Power steering hose leaked. |
| 73000 mi US $300 |
Rear, driver side spring broken--required replacement. |
| 137000 mi US $140 |
had to replace sway bar end links |
2005 BMW 3-Series 4dr Wagon
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 126000 mi US $250 |
Both Lower Control Arms and FCAB's (Control Arm Bushings) were replaced due to a clunk from the left front outer ball joint. |
2005 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
235-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 131000 mi US $1205 |
Power steering pump failure. Replace pump and hose |
| 152000 mi US $100 |
Replace left front wheel bearing |
| 45000 mi | Control arm bushings replaced under warranty. |
| 45700 mi US $441 |
Replaced the front lower control arm bushings. Replacement cost included $82.00 for realignment. |
2005 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
235-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 107000 mi US $1105 |
Front end shake during braking: replaced worn control arm bushings Also replaced visibly deteriorated plastic cowling at base of windshield |
| 108439 mi US $694 |
Heard rattling sound at idle while car in gear: found high pressure power steering hose mount broken, hose assembly was rattling on front sway bar; reattached it. |
| 137000 mi US $40 |
A hose from the power steering reservoir dry rotted and sprung a leak. NAPA auto parts had the replacement on the shelf. |
2005 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| 106700 mi US $270 |
Rear driver side coil spring was noticed by BMW dealer at last trip to be broken, and passenger side cracked. Parts acquired through Tischer BMW online, replaced by me. Used OEM jack to spread the control arm down to remove old spring. |
| 108000 mi | Intended to replace front control arms and inner ball joints. However, a rubber plate above the driver front strut had a hole punched in, so replaced. Alignment was not correct the first time, car pulled to the side slightly. Took it back, they readjusted and it was better, however they were unable to fully adjust it due to a possible bend in the driver side front strut. |
| 106400 mi US $1700 |
rear spring was broken. |
2005 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 40000 mi | Squeaking noise when turning steering wheel to either side. Diagnosed as bad u-joint. Part replaced. |
2005 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 107000 mi US $1054 |
Replaced Control Arm Bushings in Front |
| 98700 mi US $1400 |
Replaced lower control arm bushings. |
| 96580 mi C $1000 |
new front struts |
| 85000 mi US $360 |
replaced control arm bushings |
| 52000 mi US $164 |
worn lower control arm bushings |
| 58280 mi C $50 |
Front stabilizer link broken. Replaced successfully. |
| 89900 mi C $400 |
Front end oil-filled bushing replaced. |
2005 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 100700 mi US $900 |
replaced both broken rear springs |
| 128000 mi US $1100 |
during annual safety inspection mechanic discovered broken ball joint, Not needed to pass NY inspection but recommended replacement Is trusted mechanic so we replaced and had an alignment after |
2005 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 110000 mi US $900 |
Control arms and a wheel baring replaced as they were getting very worn out. |
| 153000 mi US $400 |
ball joints replace both sides front |
| 167000 mi US $950 |
replaced left rear wheel bearing. |
| 74500 mi US $90 |
Replaced lower control arm bushings |
2005 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
333-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 44000 mi US $75 |
Worn out trailing arm bushings. Symptoms were unstable during acceleration and rapid tire wear. Replaced OEM w/ urethane after market. |
| 113000 mi US $140 |
Left and right control arm bushings, left was replaced as preventative maintenance, right side was messed up. |
| 114100 mi US $273 |
Left control arm w/integrated ball joint was replaced |
| 121000 mi US $110 |
Replaced high pressure power steering hose because it was going to start leaking from rubbing on oil pan |
| 37000 mi US $450 |
Right-front wheel bearing |
| 58000 mi US $480 |
Power steering high pressure hose replaced. Also completed oil change while there |
| 71000 mi US $1000 |
Rear Trailing arm bushing |
2005 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
333-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed automated manual RWD
| 47000 mi | Was told it was a service bulletin having to do with the frame of the vehicle. |
| 58000 mi US $150 |
Front bushing. |
2005 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
235-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 61000 mi US $452 |
Front control arm mounts were worn out. Rubber mounts for front control arms worn. Dealer replaced. |
| 76500 mi US $153 |
Replaced front lower control arms Replaced one rear control link. |
| 108000 mi US $1100 |
Tie-rods needed to be replaced |
| 89300 mi US $560 |
front control arm bushings worn, replaced with poly, aligned |
| 98800 mi US $250 |
Replaced tie rods & ends to resolve a pull problem. Problem now fixed. |
2005 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
235-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 37820 mi C $146 |
Front Lower Control Arms needed replacing. |
| 26040 mi C $50 |
Lower ball joint failed on right side. They are full of oil when working properly. Oil had drained out. Day in shop. BMW warranty paid, but paid a 50.00 user fee for warranty claim. Problem fixed. Steers a lot better. |
2005 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 42000 mi | Worn control arm bushings. |
2005 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 81000 mi US $400 |
Control arm bushings |
| 63000 mi | Replace front lower control arm bushings. |
2005 BMW 3-Series 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 201hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed manual RWD
| 51000 mi £110 |
Checked bushes for wear |
| 71000 mi £490 |
Bottom arm bushes replaced both sides due to age related wear. |
2005 BMW 3-Series 2dr Convertible
333-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed automated manual RWD
| 101500 mi US $300 |
Had roaring noise making left hand turns at highway speed. Shop diagnosed right front wheel bearing failing. Replaced. |
2005 BMW 3-Series 2dr Convertible
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 26040 mi A $1000 |
Suspension bushings replaced |
| 84000 mi US $300 |
Could not turn steering column. shocks needed replacing |
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