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2010 BMW 3-Series repairs by problem area
Engine (41%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (8%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)
Other (6%)
Chart based on 272 repairs.
2010 BMW 3-Series other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (31%)
< $100 (69%)
Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2010 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 29500 mi | The passenger side fog light has been loose since I purchased the car CPO 3/12. No signs of getting hit. They glued the light back to the body. True fix will require a new front bumper to anchor the fog light. I opted for glue. |
| 78000 mi US $350 |
Stuck hood latch. Cable replaced |
2010 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| 58700 mi US $50 |
Pothole dislodged vertical adjustment on adaptive headlight, causing light to point straight toward ground. Only labor to fix -- wanted $140, but convinced them to do it for $50 CPO warranty charge. There is a BMW issued TSB on this issue. |
| 62000 mi | Large bumps/smaller potholes will dislodge passenger headlight. Had to remove bumper, realign, reassemble (~2hrs). Dealer will not replace headlight under CPO (not covered until MY2014). They recommended calling BMW customer relations. Likely to repeat. |
2010 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 265hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 43000 mi | Headlight washer nozzle leaking washer fluid. |
2010 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 25714 mi | Rear left Wheel Rim was cracked causing tire to go flat. Dealer replaced the wheel under warranty. |
| 74000 mi | Rear sunshade stopped working, dealership wanted $250.00 to diagnose problem. I decided I could live without paying close to over $600 to fix/replace a sunshade |
2010 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 54000 mi US $415 |
The driver side headlight washer jet failed causing leaking wiper fluid. Part was ~$90 but repair required bumper removal and was labor intensive. |
2010 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 12500 mi | Replaced alternator |
| 43000 mi | Broken spring in drivers seat required replacing backrest frame. Replaced broken rear view mirror. Day/night adjustor failed and resulted in misaligned mirror reflector and inability to adjust or move mirror. |
2010 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| 94860 mi C $65 |
Replaced trunk shocks, factory ones wore out. |
| 140120 mi C $350 |
Headlight washer leaking and malfunctioning Replaced headlight washer and problem solved |
2010 BMW 3-Series 2dr Hardtop conv.
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 101000 mi US $470 |
R2 cracked front windshield. It looked like a reverse L shape... 7 inches down from the top of the windshield and 4 inches to the left. Perhaps a stress crack or cracked in the heat. It was due to something striking it externally. |
2010 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 30000 mi | Front tires reported chopped, resulting in roaring noise when breaking |
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