| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2005 BMW X3 repairs by problem area
Engine (36%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (11%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)
Other (8%)
Chart based on 75 repairs.
2005 BMW X3 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (29%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (42%)
< $100 (8%)
Chart based on 24 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 BMW X3 4dr SUV
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| 109120 mi C $911 |
Leaky fuel injector which caused warm start issues, i.e., starting car half hour to three hours after driving it. Valve cover gasket. Was replaced under extended warranty three months prior and dealer noticed it was leaking again so replaced it. Covered under dealership warranty. |
| 125860 mi C $150 |
Replaced coolant tank - preventative maintenance as they're known to crack. Car was in for rear brakes, belts and fluid changes too. |
2005 BMW X3 4dr SUV
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 102000 mi US $1036 |
intake boot torn. removed disa adjustment unit and intake muffler.rr intake boot. reassembled vehicle and cleared fault memory. labor 620, parts 37.40 |
| 105000 mi | Oil leak |
| 89000 mi | Valve cover gasket leaking. |
| 37000 mi US $400 |
Valve cover gasket blew out. found water in the oil. replaced the crank case vent valve, the intake boot, the VANOS high pressure oil supply line and valve cover gasket. changed the oil also |
| 194060 mi €2000 |
New radiator, engine gasket, all hose and fluid |
| 108700 mi US $400 |
Expansion tank |
| 115000 mi US $400 |
Air intake boot |
| 117000 mi US $2600 |
Oil pan leak repaired by replacing gasket, etc. |
| 131000 mi US $1100 |
vacuum leak, vehicle running lean, required repair minor oil leak at the filter housing |
| 114000 mi US $325 |
Thermostat failed |
| 116000 mi US $1500 |
Another valve gasket replaced, spilling oil into the spark plugs case - car running rough and spewing black smoke; fix the leak. |
| 69600 mi US $500 |
valve cover gasket, PCV valve |
2005 BMW X3 4dr SUV
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 132000 mi US $200 |
Replaced thermostat. Temp was fine, but it was throwing P0597 code. |
| 80000 mi US $320 |
Leaking valve cover gasket |
| 105700 mi US $650 |
Oil filter housing gasket leak. Required new gasket ($6 part) and 4 hours of labor. Oil change (~$130) and cleaning (0.5 hour labor) was included in this repair estimate. While oil filter gasket was being replaced, had all serpentine belts, pulleys, and tensioners replaced. Tensioner was loosing tension but still functional, so repair was primarily preventative. Also brake flush completed during this trip. |
| 118200 mi US $230 |
Replaced leaking VANOS oil line ($230) while doing 100,000 mile service. |
| 159000 mi US $1300 |
Replaced entire cooling system due to hose leak. |
| 77000 mi US $1200 |
CCV, valve cover gasket, brakes front and rear |
| 78360 mi C $700 |
Malfunctioning crankshaft sensor, the car doesn't start in cold weather |
| 104160 mi C $300 |
Coolant temperature sensor replaced |
| 115620 mi C $300 |
Replaced a cylinder head gasket due to a leak |
| 128000 mi US $1900 |
Leaking oil due to faulty gasket and alternator. Battery died. |
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