2016 BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2016

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2016 BMW 3-Series repairs by problem area

Engine (11%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (4%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (47%)

Other (5%)

Chart based on 55 repairs.
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2016 BMW 3-Series engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (17%)

$1000 - $2499 (33%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (17%)

< $100 (33%)

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Chart based on 6 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2016 BMW 3-Series 4dr Wagon

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

50840 mi

C $1000
Check engine light indicated a problem. Replaced a pressure sensor, not fixed. later repaired a broken wire, check engine light came back within a day. I give up. 
72540 mi

C $457
leak detection pump triggered check engine light 

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2016 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

5000 mi Couldn't reset CBM system correctly after oil change. 

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2016 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

48000 mi

US $2500
Oil pouring our rear pipes. Stalled at low rpm. Valve cover defective and replaced 

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2016 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD

10000 mi Received low coolant warning and after checking both reservoirs (the 340i has two coolant reservoirs) determined that they were critically low. Contacted dealership, but they didn't get back to me so I had to refill manually. Will request engine coolant flush and bleed test (to check for leaks) the next time I'm able to go to the dealership. 

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2016 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan

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

61000 mi

US $1500
Replaced motor mounts due to NVH 

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2016 BMW 3-Series Engine Problems

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