| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2005 BMW Z4 repairs by problem area
Engine (36%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)
Brakes and Traction Control (0%)
Suspension and Steering (16%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 89 repairs.
2005 BMW Z4 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (7%)
$1000 - $2499 (22%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (26%)
< $100 (30%)
Chart based on 27 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 96000 mi US $500 |
Coolant overflow tank. |
| 96000 mi US $1400 |
Oil lines, oil filter housing |
2005 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed automated manual RWD
| 49000 mi US $500 |
Spark plugs all six blew |
| 52000 mi US $1400 |
Gaskets leaking and oil pan replacement, along with I had an inspection II done. That is why it was so expensive with labor and the parts. |
| 70000 mi US $8000 |
Engine fell out, pistons and headers all needed work. This was the worst damage they have ever seen. |
| 100000 mi US $8000 |
Another year another engine. It fell out again on the interstate. Hopefully it stays in this time. |
2005 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 84000 mi US $675 |
Valve cover gasket has small leak |
| 97000 mi US $2200 |
One morning my vehicle could barely start and keep idle. The turn about was sudden as the day before the vehicle ran perfectly. I sent the vehicle to the dealership and was informed that the DME computer failed and had to be replace and reprogramed. |
| 102388 mi US $406 |
As part of the repair, I also had to replace valve cover gasket. Replaced leaking oil filter gasket |
| 102846 mi US $56 |
Replaced engine drive belt |
| 113009 mi US $306 |
Replace coils and sparkplugs |
| 115330 mi US $811 |
Replaced leaking oil pan gasket. Replaced cracked air intake boot. |
| 79000 mi US $1400 |
differential, coolant, and brake fluid flush and change, upper and lower radiator hoses replaced radiator expansion tank replaced |
| 949 mi | Fuel pump & sensor were replaced. |
| 6206 mi | Car idle was slow, car felt like it was stalling, said there was no problem |
| 8079 mi | Fuel pump making noise again, service could not duplicate. Was not fixed. |
| 12051 mi | Fuel Pump making loud noise, BMW sent service rep to my home, took it to BMW, 2nd fuel pump was installed. CD player making noise, no fix was made. |
| 75300 mi US $400 |
Belts worn. Replaced both AC and alternator belts. Oil leaks visible from VANOS oil pressure tube. Replaced VANOS oil pressure tube. Engine valve cover gasket leaking, replaced valve cover gasket. |
| 92000 mi US $15 |
Ignition switch started not working intermittently, replaced ignition switch. |
| 57000 mi US $268 |
Crumpled heat shield around exhaust caused harmonic rattle. Replaced heat shield. |
| 68000 mi US $1610 |
Low oil light lit after engine shutdown. Diagnosed as faulty oil level sensor. Replaced sensor. |
| 101000 mi US $761 |
Cracked air intake boot. Replaced boot. Oil housing leak. Replaced Oil housing gasket and oil pipe. |
| 102080 mi US $1975 |
Engine ran rough. Ignition misfire codes. Replaced all plugs and coil packs. |
2005 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 90400 mi US $90 |
cooling overflow tank cracked. replaced tank and coolant. |
2005 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 54000 mi US $300 |
Lower radiator hose and sending ubit Valve cover gasket |
| 64000 mi US $200 |
Oxygen sensor needed to be replaced |
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