2013 BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2013

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2013 BMW 3-Series repairs by problem area

Engine (32%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (4%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (35%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (15%)

Other (6%)

Chart based on 244 repairs.
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2013 BMW 3-Series other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (7%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (93%)

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Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2013 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

16000 mi Trunk taillight fell off 
22000 mi The trunk taillight on the opposite side of previous repair fell out. Has to do with weak clips that break over time when the trunk is closed. So now both sides have been replaced and time will tell if it is a design flaw that repeats. 

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2013 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

52700 mi Door lock failed. 
55000 mi Door lock fails to unlock when handle is pulled twice from inside. This happened to both front doors eventually and I had two separate trips to get them replaced. 

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2013 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD

15000 mi The gas door assembly was faulty and would not close 

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2013 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD

18300 mi Software upgrade, engine compartment water drain replacement 
69000 mi Hood latch replacement 

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2013 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

107000 mi

US $850
Wheel cracked, and both wheel and tire needed to be replaced. A curb, I think. But didn't notice anything until a flat tire 200 miles later in the middle of Idaho. 

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2013 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

15000 mi Hood release wouldn't work so couldn't get the hood open. 
29800 mi Windshield washer system 

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2013 BMW 3-Series 2dr Hardtop conv.

turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD

19000 mi Rear seat back latch was not securing seat back. Replaced under warranty. 

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2013 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

14720 mi Seat belt extender would not push forward seat belt. Arm was replaced. 
26040 mi Driver seat belt doesn't extend consistently. Seat belt slips off. 
26440 mi Driver seat belt doesn't extend consistently. Seat belt slips off. 

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2013 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD

26040 mi The right side headlight washer jet cover failed to close after use. Broken spring. Replaced part and touched up cover. 

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2013 BMW 3-Series Other Problems

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