turbocharged 188hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
42780 mi | Recall |
turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
9920 mi | The fuel filler flap ejection mechanism would fail in the winter, so a new one was ordered in and installed under warranty. |
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
23119 mi | Check tires due to slight vibration at highway speeds. Tires cupped, decided to live with condition. |
turbocharged 180hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
29000 mi | Intermittent problems with the navigation system. Not yet resolved. It happened so rarely in this, my home area, that I could never make it happen for the BMW techs. However, it happened a lot in Louisiana, so much so techs from two different BMW dealers there saw it and wrote it up. It is likely that if the new owner drives the BMW in this area exclusively, he/she may never notice the problem. |
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
18000 mi US $235 |
run flat tire |
30000 mi US $900 |
replace tires |
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
30000 mi | The navigation and radio would make a popping noise and restart itself from time to time. |
35000 mi | The passenger door wouldn't open with the double pull (basically, in BMWs you pull the door once to unlock and again to open it), and could only be opened either from outside or by hitting the central locking button to unlock it that way. They told me it was a known problem where the cable would get snagged. Also, the door lock indicator would go up and down extremely slowly. |
38500 mi | They had to replace the door latch due to the door not unlocking/opening when pulled. Also, the lock tab was slow to move up and down. This time they just replaced the entire assembly. |
turbocharged 180hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
49000 mi US $155 |
Fuel gauge reads high by 3/16 of tank after vehicle parked outside for greater than 15 minutes & until vehicle parked indoors overnight. |
turbocharged 180hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
43400 mi | Passenger door unable to unlock from door handle. Tech rerouted cable as per puma case. But it is not working again and car is going back tomorrow. |
turbocharged 134hp 1.6L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
42160 mi | The front LH lock mechanism failed and it was replaced. |
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
32860 mi C $400 |
Rear window latch was broken and was replaced |
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
8000 mi | Washer fluid reservoir replaced, fluid level sensor was malfunctioning |
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
30000 mi | Replaced the door latch |
24900 mi | Passenger side trunk taillight falling out again. |
32000 mi | Loose or broken latch causing a rattle. Replaced the part under warranty |
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
620 mi | Rear seat belts not functioning. |
47000 mi US $55 |
Noticed a thunking noise when turning hard. Diagnosis was that the tire shop had placed the front tires on the rear wheels (staggered setup) and placed them up front. This caused very low clearance with the strut and they would hit when the wheel was not under load. This was remedied by the tire shop (different location than diagnosis) |
turbocharged 180hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
17000 mi | At annual maintenance check, excessive tire wear was noted, consistent with overinflation by dealer when car was purchased 10 months earlier. Also, rain sensor fluid had partly leaked - sensor had to be replaced (under warrantee). |
46000 mi | Rear passenger door lock and latch mechanism failed. Replaced with new parts under warranty. |
turbocharged 180hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
72000 mi US $60 |
Replaced passenger side door lock due to it not unlocking when pulling on handle |
19000 mi | Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) leak in line, replaced line |
38000 mi | Tire pressure was low on right front tire. Refilled to spec & has been fine since |
50000 mi | greased window due to squealing |
turbocharged 180hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
turbocharged 134hp 1.6L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
14880 mi | warning lights on due to all 4 tyres air pressure inadequate eventhough last tyre pressure check only 3 weeks ago. |
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. |
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. |
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
15000 mi | The gas door assembly was faulty and would not close |
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
18300 mi | Software upgrade, engine compartment water drain replacement |
69000 mi | Hood latch replacement |
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. |
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 |
turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
19000 mi | Rear seat back latch was not securing seat back. Replaced under warranty. |
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. |
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. |
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
39000 mi | Original factory installed Tail lights. Both tail lights became loose and we're not secure. Connectors showed corrosion due to water being able to get into the housing. Both tail lights secured in place and connectors replaced. |
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
44020 mi | the hood wouldn't open when the release handle was pulled twice. |
40000 mi | Bad windshield washer fluid reservoir integrated fluid sensor triggering a persistent low fluid level indication. Replaced entire washer fluid reservoir. |
turbocharged 181hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
24180 mi | Left stop light got detached from car body. |
13200 mi | fixed wipers |
414-horsepower 4.0L V8 7-speed automated manual RWD
14000 mi US $65 |
Front wheels shimmy at high speeds - took for a rebalance, no improvement |
414-horsepower 4.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD
19000 mi | Back screen |
25100 mi | The Rear Sun Screen continues to get stuck |
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
46500 mi | Headlight washing nozzles are leaking and they were replaced. My reservoir was losing washer fluid. |
55200 mi US $120 |
Rear hatch assist struts failed |
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
32300 mi | Leaky headlight washer nozzle replaced |
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
42000 mi | broken hid headlight mounting bracket. |
40000 mi | Trunk latch would intermittently not latch on closure. Dealer replaced latch under warranty. |
53000 mi US $290 |
All washer fluid drained from vehicle. |
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
24000 mi | Repeat visit: trunk fails to latch in freezing weather. This is now the 5th repair attempt. |
25000 mi | Passenger front seat replaced due to "screeching" sound when using power seat adjustment. |
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
50000 mi | Seat lumbar support replaced |
turbocharged 265hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
15000 mi | Stop pad with ejector for fuel filler not working properly. |
79000 mi US $2000 |
Replaced Selective Catalytic Reduction tank due to faulty sensor. |
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
18200 mi | Lumbar support on driver's side malfunctioned. |
19800 mi | Lumbar support on driver's side malfunctioned. Wasn't fixed properly in April. |
32000 mi | Lumbar in drivers seat does not stay fixed for 24 hours. Could not be fixed. Second attempt to fix it. |
12000 mi | Trunk latch sticking |
32000 mi | Driver's side mirror making grinding noise when folding Passenger side seatbelt would not fasten |
44000 mi | Passenger door lock opening extremely slowly. Suspect problem with actuator with driver's side having already been replaced. Dealer would not replace. |
13200 mi | Trunk wouldn't close. Not sure what repair work (if any) was done but the trunk closes now. |
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Headlights not aligned properly from factory. | |
19800 mi | trunk lid does not close properly. replaced striker and spacer |
5000 mi | Windshield washer fluid froze in tank and would not dispense fluid onto windshield. The fluid level was low and the temperature dipped about 20 degrees overnight. Dealer added some antifreeze and I was good to go. |
30000 mi | Rear window rubber trim came loose, this time on the opposite side. Dealer put it back together, and hopefully it stays put like the other side. All else is good, the car doesn't feel like it has even aged a bit after 2 years 30,000 miles. |
44000 mi | Tire pressure system was inactive. Dealer fixed it. |
60000 mi US $500 |
door lock mechanism |
20000 mi | Rubber strip along bottom of rear window (where it meets top of trunk lid) kept coming loose and had to be replaced. Was not yet actually leaking water though. |
37300 mi | Passenger side headlight was tilting downwards (halogen). Clip broke inside. Replaced under warranty. |
61000 mi US $10 |
Windshield washer reservoir leaking. Replaced both pump seals. |
44000 mi | Trunk latch wouldn't always close when the trunk was closed. The dealer said it was a known issue and replaced the latch under warranty. |
52000 mi US $400 |
Straighten wheels |
53000 mi US $300 |
Hit massive pothole at 80 mph, causing the passenger front tire to develop a bulge. Tire deemed non-salvageable by the mechanic, brand new matching tire installed. |
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
25000 mi | Passenger window broken by vandals, repaired at insurance-recommended shop, but still had 'rattles' in door. Upon inspection, BMW dealer found poor repair work. Dealer and shop negotiated payment and door was repaired by dealer at no cost. |
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
23560 mi | cap of headlight wash spray broke |
414-horsepower 4.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD
13003 mi | One of two passenger door storage compartment hinges had no closing-pressure and compartment vibrated while driving. Compartment doors replaced. |
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
30100 mi | Fuel door would not lock when vehicle was locked via central locking system. Locking pin was not engaging fully and appeared as though it was sheared off. Filler Flap Actuator was replaced and costs covered under warranty. |
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
400 mi | Ran diagnostics on speedometer. Confirmed that it read 5% higher than actual speed, but said it was normal. |
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 |
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. |
turbocharged 265hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
43000 mi | Headlight washer nozzle leaking washer fluid. |
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 |
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. |
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. |
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 |
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. |
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
30000 mi | Front tires reported chopped, resulting in roaring noise when breaking |
turbocharged 241hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
49600 mi | Exterior driver door handle sticking |
77500 mi A $2500 |
Leaking windscreen tank |
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
71500 mi US $80 |
Leaking fluid from windshield washer reservoir. Pump motor had hairline crack in it causing a leak. I purchased and replaced both motors (front and rear) since this is E91. |
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
18000 mi | Sun roof mechanical drive components had to be replaced under warranty.Car was at the dealer for 4 days. |
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
27000 mi | I had forgotten to report this previously. The adaptive Xeon lights fall off their fixture and they don't illuminate properly. Dealer has tried to repair and even replace the parts on one side, without too much success. Blame the road here. |
57000 mi | Loss of windshield washer fluid. Dealer stated the whole washer fluid reservoir was replaced. |
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
17000 mi | Wiper blades were replaced under warranty. Replacement blade was not touching the glass upon usage. Further inspection revealed a defective wiper blade arm, which was replaced under warranty. |
19300 mi | Rt front door, hinge seal replaced |
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
7500 mi US $105 |
Windshield chip |
7000 mi | windshield washer fluid leak. replaced right front headlight washer assembly. |
50300 mi US $200 |
Leak in windshield washer tank. Pump replaced |
414-horsepower 4.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD
33000 mi | Leak in washer system |
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
60000 mi US $300 |
At 9 years bits are starting to fail. Had to replace the trunk handle with micro switch as the plastic had disintegrated. |
31700 mi US $20 |
The ride height sensor that controls adaptive headlight aim came detached from rear camber arm. |
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
46000 mi | Adaptive headlight arm failed. Fixed under warranty. |
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
10354 mi | Heated steering wheel |
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual 2WD
84320 mi $200 |
Cracked windshield, OEM replacement. |
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
32860 mi C $440 |
Driver's seatbelt retractor replaced. Would not allow the belt to be extracted. At first just difficult, then not at all. |
100000 mi US $200 |
Seat belt restraint failure |
414-horsepower 4.0L V8 7-speed automated manual RWD
52000 mi | Adaptive Headlight (right) replaced |
414-horsepower 4.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD
Rollover bar deployment system fault--warning went off as I drove off the lot. Eventually the entire mechanism was changed and problem solved. |
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
32000 mi US $100 |
replaced drivers door handle reinforcement bracket |
63000 mi US $235 |
The windshield heat cracked from intense, direct sun. Avoid FY windshield glass. |
414-horsepower 4.0L V8 7-speed automated manual RWD
7000 mi | Backed car in parking spot, came out to start & move, but there were numerous warning lights/caution notices on idrive...would not go into gear. 45 min later, it worked but said service. Dealer looked at it & said there were no codes/issues |
414-horsepower 4.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD
3000 mi | Map light rattled over rough surfaces and when you would tap it. Plastic clip broken inside rolling around (factory defect). Parts ordered, replaced - took 1.5 days to "re-program" car after light assembly installed. |
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
59000 mi US $50 |
Windshield washer pump leaking, still worked, but slowly leaked all the fluid out. |
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
63800 mi US $1120 |
Windshield washer fluid leaking onto garage floor. |
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
100000 mi US $40 |
Headlight washer leaking, replaced. |
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
29000 mi | rear driver seat belt malfunction |
31300 mi | seatbelt malfunction, required replacement. second replacement. |
31800 mi | seat belt failed and replaced |
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
84000 mi US $200 |
inspection |
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
70300 mi US $60 |
Passenger side xenon headlight needed adjustment. Leveling motor appears to not be working. Still needs to go back for more work on that light (either a repair or possible complete light assembly replacement) |
turbocharged 174hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
104160 mi €350 |
The BMW "I Drive", this multi-position knob on the center console would not react when I pushed down on it. Pushing on the knob is the "enter" button, so without this function you cannot change dozens of functions. |
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
20000 mi | Seat Belt sticky - replaced |
82000 mi US $350 |
Driver door lock assembly |
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
11000 mi | Leaky tire valve was fixed. |
123000 mi US $150 |
Right rear window regulator failed |
57000 mi US $670 |
Original battery needed replaced and registered. |
620 mi | License plates brackets vibrates annoyingly. |
39000 mi | Driver side window chatters due to misaligned gasket. |
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
42800 mi US $560 |
Small plastic tabs that hold 5 cent headlamp bulb retainer clip was broken off in light bucket. Replaced light assembly. Without it bulb rattles in housing and filament breaks. Poor design, very easy to move retainer clip past its range of motion. |
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
2000 mi | Leak at convertible roof seal where roof meets a-pillar/windshield frame. Leaks presented themselves on both driver and passenger side. |
2000 mi | Unresolved water leaks at A-pillar/Windshield frame junction with Convertible roof. Water drip trails occure on both driver and passenger windows. |
2000 mi | Continuing unresolved water leak where convertible roof meets A-Pillar/Windshield frame. |
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
75500 mi US $450 |
Headlight washer cover came off. Had to replace the pump to get the new cover. |
47840 mi | Buffeting sound at 60-65 km/h & 90-95 km/hr |
48360 mi C $500 |
Wheels balanced and aligned to fix buffeting sound. Sound still there, and now the dealer says its because of feathering and uneven wear on tires. Had to pay for the above |
414-horsepower 4.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD
35000 mi |
215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
30000 mi | Headlamp washer stuck. Attempted repair. Needed new unit |
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
26000 mi | Replaced Driver-side seatbelt assembly. It was so sensitive that it would lock when pulling the belt out. |
74900 mi US $50 |
Fuel filler door lock actuator failure, repaired under warranty. |
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
84000 mi US $2000 |
Replaced belly pan under front right side/wheelwell |
43000 mi | Had windshield wipers replaced at last visit. One of these wipers was too long and overhung windshield. That wiper blade was replaced at this visit. |
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
112000 mi | Tilt-forward of the passenger seat broke, making it unable to stay upright. Required a simple fix. |
35000 mi | Driver and passenger seats' latches (to fold seatback for rear entry)not working correctly. |
414-horsepower 4.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD
10540 mi | The driver's seat handle. No could get in to the back seat as the handle to get in the back seat was not working for some odd reason. |
27000 mi | shocks from the hood stopped working and they were not holding the hood while open |
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
29000 mi | Excessive headlight vibration corrected per BMW issued SIB. |
69000 mi | automatic seatbelt dispensing arm repaired and parts replaced. |
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
26000 mi | Brake light housing faulty. |
63000 mi US $125 |
Tire has slow leak. Determined that BMW rim has very small crack in hub area that was causing leak |
Engine not specified
47000 mi | Seat moving during acceleration or braking. Fixed by replacing seat. |
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
26000 mi | Dealer broke rear wiper assembly when they replaced wiper blade. |
27000 mi | Previous dealer in Ocala FL broke the rear wiper when replacing wiper blade. Fell off somewhere on the road. Collected repair part from Ocala dealer and took it to a different dealer in Orlando. |
30000 mi US $120 |
Hood latch broken. |
41092 mi | fuel tank vent seal replaced fuel tank breather replaced |
59527 mi US $50 |
drivers lock replaced |
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
31000 mi | driver seat rail cover had been loose since delivery...dealer did not have part, otherwise it would have been replaced at 1 year maintenance rear left wind deflector (under side) broke off sometime last winter...dealer would have replaced at 1 year service but did not have part. It was replaced on same trip as seat rail cover. |
50000 mi | Wind noise from sunroof...roof sealer/gasket needed replacing. was not sealing properly. |
54000 mi | Rear window wiper intermittent since April 08. Finally stopped at a time I could get to dealer. Needs new shaft. This was 2nd week in October. They ordered it from Germany. By 20 November it had not yet arrived. |
60000 mi | Rear window wiper had failed, outside of warranty. Dealer finally got part, replaced. All OK and there was no charge. |
31000 mi | Windshield washer fluid line became clogged. Dealer replaced check valve and blew out line with air. Covered under warranty. |
39000 mi | Driver's side lower window seal was making noise when window was rolled down. Dealer said seal was damaged, ordered seal and replaced at later visit. Have since used Gummi Pflege on all seals. BMW warranty is great. |
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
25000 mi | Replaced seal on windshield wash fluid tank. |
39000 mi | 2nd time replace leaking windshield washer pump and seals. Prior replacement pump installed <2 years ago so this was a warranty repair. |
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
21000 mi | Replaced the right rear seat belt -- it was difficult to put on as it would lock unless it was removed at the slowest pace possible. |
30000 mi US $900 |
windshield washer broken |
139000 mi US $32 |
Hood props worn, not holding hood open (gas-filled struts). Part replaced. |
48000 mi | Rear passenger side exterior door handle was sticking in "out" position. Dealer is ordering 4(!) new door handles. May have been a TSB on this problem. |
49000 mi | Installed door handles ordered before. |
75000 mi | My rear window went down and would not go back up. I repaired it myself - stuck window regulator due to kinked cable. |
122000 mi | Fog light became loose - required removing wheel well and replacing missing screw. |
125000 mi US $450 |
Rear passenger window stuck in down position. Removed door panel and forced window back up. |
8000 mi | replaced passenger-side dash cupholder, which was broken when a passenger's knee bumped it. These cupholders are the typical afterthoughts offered by German carmakers, who don't think people should be drinking or eating in their cars (I happen to agree) |
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
34000 mi | The gas fill cover pops open on its own. Dealer replaced mechanism under warranty. |
23000 mi | Side signal light unit clips broke. Replaced under warranty. |
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
20000 mi | Experienced 3 "Engine Malfunction - Reduced Power" messages. Dealer read codes and needs car for several days to diagnose. Haven't returned for service yet, put a new tank of gas in, problem seems to be resolved on its own. Suspecting a bad tank of gas. |
8000 mi | Headlights shake excessively over rough pavement. |
1000 mi | Had "Service engine soon" light come on. Stopped by Schuck's to have it scanned, turned out to be a loose gas cap warning |
67000 mi US $39 |
Replaced rear passenger side window regulator. |
76000 mi US $39 |
Replaced rear driver side window regulator. |
13000 mi | Aluminum alloy window trim oxidized, replaced under warranty. Aluminum alloy window trim oxidized, replaced under warranty; repair faulty and new part ordered. Aluminum alloy window trim oxidized, replaced under warranty |
136000 mi US $37 |
Filler tube for windshield washer fluid tank cracked and leaked. |
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
22900 mi | Passenger door would not completely latch shut. The door would close and lock, but there was wind noise when driving and a noticeable gap when viewed from outside. The door could also be pushed in from the outside, but wouldn't stay. |
46000 mi | Driver side mirror had manufacturing defect and would not adjust properly |
72000 mi US $50 |
Trunk release latch sealing gasket broken. |
92000 mi US $300 |
Rear passenger window regulator replaced |
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
22000 mi | Locking system stopped working. |
35000 mi US $448 |
Wanted dealer to rebalance both front wheels from a vibration discovered in the steering wheel after rotating the wheels from back to fronts for even wear pattern. Dealer replaced a 'bent' wheel which it wasn't bent in fact. |
94000 mi | 6 cyl started misfiring...became hard fault the more often it's driven, the earlier the problem appears. |
40000 mi US $925 |
While recalibrating sensors following lock sensor replacement. Right rear passenger window failed to go back up. Problem was traced to broken wind regulator cable. Window regulator was replaced. |
40700 mi US $85 |
Headlight washer valve/orfice froze up and was leaking washer fluid |
59000 mi US $650 |
Drivers side mirror would not adjust. If you touched position button it would fold to either forward or rear park position. Drivers side Mirror assembly with servo was repaced. |
17000 mi | Windshield wiper fluid leaking. |
46000 mi | trunck latch rubber cover was worn and peeling |
60000 mi US $700 |
Headlamp washer leaking. Washer unit replaced |
134000 mi US $100 |
Rear passenger window does not open or close. Window regulator cable snapped. |
135000 mi US $100 |
Rear driver side window will not open or close. Window regulator cable broke |
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
46000 mi | hood latch failed to engage. |
26200 mi | Windshield washer jets plugged |
45000 mi US $35 |
Replace trunk struts. |
24800 mi | Check engine light came on and off periodically for about 6 weeks. I thought that retightenng the gas cap solved it but wasn't sure. |
74000 mi | Trunk release switch became disconnected inside trunk (could hear it moving around when trunk was opened by remote). Was able to reconnect switch to trunk lid...no new parts required. |
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
48000 mi US $50 |
rear window fell down into car. Had to be re-set and items holding it replaced. Covered under extended warranty minus deductible. |
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
2000 mi | REARVIEW MIRROR COMPASS STUCK ON SAME POSITION |
28000 mi | Driver seatbelt buckle jammed at times. Replaced. |
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
34000 mi US $300 |
Windshield washer pump stopped working. Replaced pump and screen. |
97000 mi US $3000 |
Rims were cracked, rear tires bad, clutch bad. Sold me problems |
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
30000 mi | Rubber piece inside door frame came loose. It is a rubber square mounted near the rear window inside the door jamb. Have called to see if the part is in, but have had no call back. tires are wearing out on edges after 4k miles |
36000 mi | wheel had cracks on the rim |
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
40000 mi | Seat belt handing arm on passenger side failed to retract properly. Temporary fix made, arm still works, but new parts ordered. |
43600 mi | seat back release mechanism needed repair |
5000 mi | Bubbles appeared in the windshield. Bubbles determined to be in safety glass laminate (appear to be in between the panes of glass) and the windshield has to be replaced. Part on order. |
6000 mi | Windshield replaced under warranty because bubbles formed in the laminate. |
10000 mi | Brake force bulb and housing replaced. |
20000 mi | Headlights vibrating when hitting bumps on highway, additional support brackets installed per SIB. |
3000 mi | Driver's side hood latch not closing properly. Driver's seat latch catching when lifting seat forward to allow rear passenger to enter or exit. |
73780 mi C $20 |
Windshield washer fluid low warning, so removed/inspected reservoir, thinking leak, but still full. Replaced windshield washer pump anyway. Warning light still on, so must be grime build-up preventing indicator float from moving freely. |
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
18800 mi | Replaced passenger side headlight due to broken motor and bulb. |
17000 mi | Seatbelt auto arms were sticking. The dealer installed two new ones. Then reprogrammed the computer. They are working fine. |
31000 mi | side turn indicator lamp falling out of plastic center. covered by recall. |
14000 mi | Right rear bulb socket was replaced. Seems to only happen on Coupe. Car thinks bulb is burned out, but it is not. tech said has happened on a few of the Coupes but not any on the Sedans. Replaced socket no issue since. |
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
12000 mi | Gas Door actuator replaced. |
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
29000 mi | Seat belt presenter was not grabbing seat belt properly. Unit replaced due to worn bushing. Drivers side retractable mirror was extending too far forward after folding back out. Travel stop was broken, mirror replaced. |
8680 mi | Complimentary oil change after 1 year ownership. Exterior light error. Turns out it was ballast error. |
14260 mi | Steering Wheel lock malfunction light appeared. Dealer reflashed software, and problem went away. |
66700 mi | Passenger seat not moving properly. New rail needed but not in dealer stock. Covered under CPO warranty (6/100,000) |
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
44500 mi | Seatbelt assist. Went in 3 separate times until assist fixed and seatbelts replaced, original warranty up in june so did all of it before. |
6-cylinder manual 2WD
3000 mi | The door check was loose, making a sound when door opened. |
Engine not specified
83100 mi €500 |
headlamp washer nozzle leaked |
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
110000 mi US $300 |
Trunk latch doesn't shut. Dealer can't fix |
27000 mi | I started getting "Sliding Roof Anti-trap function" message in the console. Sun roof was not opening. Not sure what they did, but the problem stands fixed. |
30000 mi | Driver door handle periodically sticking. Lubricated - problem has not returned. |
89000 mi US $965 |
I was leaking fluids on the driveway. The transmission pan was leaking, plastic warped. |
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
77100 mi US $300 |
Motor for auto window back/passenger quit working. |
58000 mi US $1100 |
Washer system losing fluid. Leaking headlamp nozzles. |
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
129000 mi US $15 |
Rear view mirror detached from windshield. Glass shop re-glued it. |
35000 mi | Headlight washer jets sprang a leak. This had happened on my 330xi 06 as well. If I had this car out of warranty, I might disconnect the headlight washers as they are not that necessary, running out of washer fluid in the middle of winter is unpleasant. Headlight washer jets sprang a leak. This had happened on my 330xi 06 as well. I think the NJ dealer puts in the wrong washer fluid for my northern drives, causing the freezing and leak at the headlight jets. |
110000 mi US $99 |
Diagnosis of trunk latch not working. Dealer was unable to fix and stated the Junction Box Module may be the culprit. This seems unlikely as the lock is mechanically activating but just not unlocking. (Sound) Dealer charged $99 to inspect |
66000 mi US $142 |
Replace Fog Lamp, dealer had quoted 168.62 |
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
57000 mi US $446 |
Headlight washer motor/apparatus was leaking washer fluid. thia would empty the reservoir in a couple of hours and none of the washers would work. |
98000 mi US $1363 |
Leaky headlight washer pumps |
215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
31000 mi | left fog light got loose - repaired by dealer at no cost |
136000 mi | Washer fluid was leaking from car. would run out as you poured it in. I ordered a new pump and gasket from ebay less than $10 and removed and replaced it behind the fender liner. Side mirror would unfold and not stop kept going and clicking etc. I have attempted to fix this by cleaning terminals etc. Dielectric grease etc. I had it working at different times for a week or so and even somehow disabled the folding of the mirrors. I ended up not wanting to waste time and money on a feature I didn't care about so I cut the wire for the mirror and it has worked great since (no more folding is so no problem when it folds out) |
10540 mi | Fix Rear air duct popping noise and replaced rear split folding chair mechanism due to rattling. |
189000 mi US $90 |
Broken trunk strut replaced. |
7000 mi | Steering column lock sensor faulty causing intermittant inability to start |
65000 mi US $30 |
Windshield washer fluid bottle developed a leak and was replaced |
86000 mi US $295 |
Replaced the left rear window mechanism. |
12000 mi | Replaced gearshift knob, driver's door armrest and center console because of surface peeling. |
28000 mi | Windshield washer system inoperable due to clogged fluid lines. |
94200 mi US $167 |
Front passenger-side seat belt buckle stopped reliably locking on the seat belt. Based on forum advice, I decided to replace the part, identified specifically as the seat belt buckle and pretensioner. |
56000 mi | Door handle didn't return to position after pulling out during opening. Bad spring. |
77000 mi US $50 |
Electric folding mirror detent broken, so driver side mirror would continuously try to fold beyond fully closed position. Exterior mirror housing replaced. |
215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
6200 mi | In addition, all door handles were replaced because they frequently stuck open. There was also a routine oil change. |
7440 mi | One door handle continued to stick and was successfully repaired. |
11160 mi | Work was done in January. All door handles replaced for a second time due to manufacturing defect which causes them to stick in pulled position. |
19220 mi | Rear left door handle replaced for third time because it was sticking in open position. |
42160 mi | Sticky door handles |
40826 mi US $900 |
Over heating, needed waterpump, also changed thermostat & coolant. |
31000 mi | Idiots broke wire shroud in engine compartment at last service. |
37000 mi | Whining noise from tires/engine/diff. |
215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
87000 mi US $50 |
driver's side seatbelt kept getting jammed; replaced. |
96000 mi | passenger rearview mirror developed rust stains on edges of mirror; mirror had become delaminated. |
47000 mi | Door handles replaced because they were sticking. Dealer told me this can be an issue on 06 models and they replace the sticking handles with re-designed ones. |
3000 mi | The driver-side wiper flew off the car when I switched on the wipers. The dealer replaced it at no charge to me. |
53000 mi US $250 |
Rear window regulator broke. Replaced. |
76040 mi C $1000 |
Driver side mirror faulty |
46000 mi | Small rubber-like "covers" at bottom of both trunk-lid cylinders cracked and tore; clearly case of defect in materials. Replaced under warranty. |
43000 mi | Door handle ordered due to defective handle. |
48000 mi | Driver and passenger door handles defective and needed to be replaced. |
79520 mi C $300 |
Wiper-washer fluid filter clogged, flushed in shop. Replacement of other wear items (battery) required extra time in shop |
33000 mi | Replacement of worn trunk struts. |
55700 mi US $400 |
Right rear seatbelt tensioner failed. |
215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
68000 mi US $1030 |
It also had the right front headlight washer replaced (due to leak). |
89000 mi | Now washer fluid seems to be leaking into engine??? Returning for service 2/3/16. |
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
61580 mi C $538 |
Routine oil change, changed cabin filter & engine filter, replaced glass only on passenger side mirror after it fell off. Simple repair ordered mirror only, I snapped the black under mount off and the new unit snapped in with a healthy click. |
6-cylinder manual 2WD
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
18000 mi | cup holder was stuck and repaired. |
6-cylinder automated manual 2WD
36000 mi | Squeaky sound from fan. Originally, dealer said not problem could not hear it. But subsequently they did hear it and it was worse when brakes were applied. Going back to shop today |
255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
38000 mi | Oil change, door handles sticky. Lost drain plug cover for plastic cover on bottom of car. |
235-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
75300 mi US $70 |
Windshield washer pump started leaking. Replaced pump. |
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
105200 mi US $790 |
Replaced front and rear wheels. Shop balanced the new tires. |
333-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD
75000 mi US $447 |
Lower engine cover bracket damaged. No evident cause, though happened about a week after I had a branch caught under the car. Shop discovered it while fixing the sway bar bracket, couldn't tell what caused it either. Replaced bracket. Glove box latch broken - couldn't open glove box. |
333-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed automated manual RWD
19000 mi US $449 |
leaking windshield washer pump and a couple of items that shop was "unable to duplicate" |
235-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
43000 mi US $150 |
Windshield/headlight washer reservoir leaking. O Rings on pumps replaced. Leak persisted. Found winshield pump leaking; headlight pump OK. Replaced windshield pump. |
235-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
19000 mi | PS rear window was replaced. A previous repair by another dealer caused this. They adjusted the window to repair a water leak incorrectly. This resulted in damaging the window. Now however the trim below the window rattles. |
31000 mi US $1500 |
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
10000 mi | Passenger side seatbelt holder fixed a week later. |
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
72000 mi US $850 |
Glove compartment closure would not unlatch |
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
38000 mi | Headlight washer hose leaked. |
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
20204 mi | Right rear door seal replaced |
43700 mi US $70 |
Both front Headlight washer jets went bad. |
235-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
28500 mi US $674 |
Replaced right front and right rear window lifts which had become inoperable. |
62000 mi | Driver's window regulator, that had failed and was replaced five months earlier, failed again. The mechanism was replaced free of charge under the shop's 1-year warranty on parts and labor. These regulators were very poorly designed by the manufacturer. Failure was not due to the previous repair and replacement - the mechanism simply failed. |
235-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
45000 mi | Fuel door locking pin was not engaging. Tech reset seal on the locking pin. |
104200 mi | Windshield washer fluid tank was leaking, removed the one bolt, reseated pump and OK for a while but pump appears to have failed since. Have ordered a replacement part and strainer for < $15 on Amazon. |
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
71000 mi | Door brake bent out of alignment, causing door to "pop" loudly when the door is opened past a certain point. Part may be ordered and installed (DIY) within the next two weeks. Both Xenon headlights severely out of alignment, causing a dangerous lack of visible light during night driving. Manually adjusted lights by eye, visibility improved. Plan to adjust lights accurately within two weeks (DIY). |
86100 mi US $350 |
While working on parking brake, dealer repaired door brake at no cost, likely just tightening the bolts. Finally that headache is gone! |
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
90380 mi C $1224 |
windshield washer pump |
50000 mi US $20 |
Replaced windshield washer pump. |
97000 mi US $1400 |
Replaced oil filter housing gasket. |
36000 mi | Routine oil change and rattling noise at idle in drive. |
333-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD
35000 mi | BMW has an auto-dimming rear view mirror and a common problem with them is they leak the auto-dimming fluid inside. The fluid is highly toxic and caustic so if it drips on the interior it will damage it. Mine was starting to go bad, the left side no ... |
333-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed automated manual RWD
41000 mi | Driver's mirror |
235-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
29140 mi | Part broke off underneath passenger seat. Ordered in from BMW Germany. |
29140 mi | Part for seat rail order in from Germany. Wrong part sent or ordered. Part reordered. Car scheduled for fixing on Oct 19, 2009. Passenger side mirror would tilt when put in reverse gear. Switch on drivers door was turned off. Switch turned back on. Problem solved. No charges to me. |
29760 mi C $50 |
Driver seat part installed. |
35740 mi C $245 |
Windshield washer pump leaking. Replaced windshield washer pump. |
84320 mi C $185 |
as well as the drivers side wheel well cover |
Engine not specified
78000 mi US $30 |
Broken sunroof |
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
139500 mi C $125 |
Windshield washer fluid leaking |
235-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
66960 mi C $250 |
Service Light ON. |
88000 mi US $150 |
Windshield washer pump leaking |
100000 mi | Sub-frame welds were failing on early issue 3 series (2001-2002). TSB was sent out for all e46 style BMWs. Mine was evaluated and given clean bill of health. |
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
101000 mi US $115 |
Auto-dimming rear view mirror repaired by independent party. Mirror lost auto-dimming function and fluid leaked completely out of the mirror. |
168300 mi US $300 |
Replaced low beam xenon headlight bowls. The reflective coating on the original plastic bowls were faded, burnt and cracked. This is a known issue on E46 models with ZKW xenon HID headlights. |
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
100000 mi US $100 |
Washer fluid pump malfunction (leak) Covered under extended warranty |
138000 mi US $15 |
Windshield washer pump |
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
102600 mi US $100 |
Steering wheel/chassis vibration under acceleration; attempted to resolve with wheel balance but not resolved. |
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 6-speed automated manual RWD
24120 mi | Self-Dimming Rear-View mirror replaced |
87000 mi | The rear view mirror's tint was coming off, and needed to be replaced. |
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
120074 mi US $618 |
Replace Expansion Tank, Thermostat Assembly, Coolant |
167000 mi US $500 |
Rear passenger door trim fell apart after door was closed somewhat forcefully - not slammed, just harder than necessary. Door interior trim, locking mechanism, and window regulator detached. Nothing worked on door. |
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
69233 mi C $299 |
Check coolant loss Pressure test cooling system Repl expansion tank hose |
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
32000 mi | Left exterior mirror would not return to memory position |
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
73000 mi US $13 |
The ratchet closure for the fuel filler door failed. I purchased a new part for $13 from a dealer and installed it myself. Took less than 5 minutes. |
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed automated manual RWD
62000 mi US $50 |
Rear seat fold-down latch replaced. 60000 mile maintenance also done at this time. |
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
33000 mi US $125 |
Replaced rearview mirror, leaked auto-dimming material |
333-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD
Tire pressure monitor continually on. In addition, radio does not display all pixels. | |
US $85 | Repair stone chip in windshield. |
Trunk stopers replaced | |
Convertible top not working - top drive unit repaired and replaced | |
55974 mi US $1514 |
Rear bumper reattached. |
60981 mi US $417 |
New battery |
53000 mi US $500 |
New bolt that attaches trunk to hinge. |
235-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
25000 mi | Inside rear view mirror no longer dimmed at night. |
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
102000 mi US $170 |
Headlight washer nozzle leaking |
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
35000 mi | Replaced wood gear shift knob and wood trim on passenger door panel. All of this was covered under the warranty. |
Engine not specified
83000 mi | Check engine light went on, problem was corrected just by resetting the light. No real problem with car. |
235-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
58000 mi US $1 |
Window regulator malfunction. Repaired broken plastic clip by replacing with cable tie to reinforce clipped area. |
81500 mi US $25 |
Windshield washer fluid leak through pump motor gasket. |
112300 mi US $10 |
Leaking windshield washer fluid grommet |
Engine not specified
53000 mi | Replaced entire sunroof mechanism under goodwill. |
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
77500 mi C $100 |
Replaced the headlights washer spray nozzles. |
93000 mi C $250 |
Changed radiator, expansion tank and transmission thermostat due to a leak. |
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
175000 mi US $500 |
hood latch stopped working |
85043 mi US $1010 |
replace wiper inserts, right front sway bar link, change gear oil in differential |
110715 mi US $709 |
replace valve cover gasket (oil leak) |
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
120700 mi US $650 |
Rear sub frame bushing change |
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual AWD
128000 mi US $50 |
Door lock cylinder broke (the remote would open the door but the key would not. Replaced cylinder. |
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
91500 mi | Front Fender Liner worn and broke during car wash. This also took the temperature sensor from the wheel well. |
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
77000 mi US $177 |
Catch in door lock broke |
127000 mi US $85 |
Replaced fuel tank sending unit due to damage from a mouse chewing on it. |
40920 mi A $2660 |
Roof side gutter leaking. BMW make substandard cars. Be warned, do NOT buy. |
55180 mi A $170 |
Window lifter broken. Replaced with new one |
333-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD
110000 mi | rear trailing arm bushing, exhaust manifolds replaced, transmission fluid, rear differential fluid, o2 sensors replaced |
111000 mi US $850 |
Sunroof cassette replacement |
333-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed automated manual RWD
80000 mi US $130 |
Crack found in chassis at rear subframe mounting point. Removed differential, exhaust, gas tank and rear subframe. Welded in reinforcement plates at subframe mounting points, cutout access holes and reinforced from inside and reassemble. |
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
102000 mi | Passenger seat would not lock into position. Removed the seat and reinstalled and it now functions properly. |
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
128000 mi US $487 |
Change RF turn signal bulb and broke the housing upon reinserting due to weak plastic. Has shop replace entire turn signal lens. Part cost: 53.47 Labor:0.00 |
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD
97340 mi | Glove box lock stuck, but could be opened with key. |
Engine not specified
50000 mi US $800 |
Had them check cooling system , bad water pump and theromstat both were replaced and covered by original warranty. Other things done were routine, all fluids were flushed. |
89000 mi | dash warning that washer fluid low. hose to headlight washers was leaking. Major labor bill to pull off bumper to access. Not worth it for an useless accessory. Capped hose at tank so stop leak. Windshield washer works fine |
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
62000 mi US $474 |
Right rear window regulator failure. |
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
112000 mi US $75 |
Repair broken door lock |
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual AWD
109500 mi US $200 |
fuel pump failed |
189600 mi C $800 |
wipers failed |
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
106000 mi US $75 |
Windshield fluid pump leaked -- replaced. |
40925 mi US $200 |
Rear light failure again. Replaced taillight connectors due to scorching around the connectors. |
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
126200 mi US $102 |
Clip attaching window to window regulator broke leading to a cracking noise when using driver window. It was a $2 part but $100 in labor. Kinda sickening but that's the price you pay to drive a BMW. |
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
125000 mi | Windshield pump leaking bad |
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
126480 mi C $300 |
Hood would not open - latch inoperable Cables replaced, latches replaced |
134000 mi US $250 |
Power seat motor replaced (Driver side) |
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual AWD
114000 mi US $80 |
Window regulator failed again. Rear facing clip broke off of cable. |
333-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD
89000 mi US $1500 |
subframe cracked and bmw would not repair because crack was to small, had turner motor sport repair and strenghten subframe |
136500 mi US $3900 |
window washer repair, bumper repair. |
153000 mi US $2400 |
frame cracking at swaybar mount |
59000 mi US $800 |
Replaced PS wiper arm due to poor wiper performance on that side despite trying new blades and bending old arm to make better contact with windshield. |
62000 mi US $75 |
Replaced windshield washer pump that was leaking and causing a low fluid condition. |
64000 mi US $130 |
Rear view mirror electroluminant element started to cloud (known issue with the round mirrors). Elected to have it repaired by Radar-Mirror.com rather than have it replaced by OEM (not sure if that's still an option). |
114000 mi US $30 |
Leak from wiper fluid |
53000 mi US $14 |
The windshield washer pump was leaking. A service part and a short repair involving removing the passenger front wheelwell splash shield to access the part was all that was required. Not unheard of with 14yr old plastic seals. |
333-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed automated manual RWD
60140 mi R 100 |
Windscreen washer nozzles had failed and needed replacing. |
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD
99200 mi C $131 |
Replaced broken windshield wiper linkage. |
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD
45000 mi US $350 |
Replace worn door mechanism on driver's side. |
86000 mi US $450 |
Replaced engine thermostat as result of "Service Engine Soon" warning light. |
109200 mi US $600 |
Leaking headlight washer, draining entire windshield/headlight washer reservoir. |
116000 mi US $1028 |
Replace window regulators, both doors. Window drop function not working, and window alignment out of spec. Two window lift assemblies replaced. |
119000 mi US $346 |
Seat belt drooping, getting hung in power seat track and/or closed in door. Replace drivers side seat belt and retractor mechanism, so belt retracts properly. |
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
196000 mi US $719 |
He also re-attached the washer fluid hose, |
97000 mi US $500 |
Window washer fluid leaks at motor. Motor still worked but fluid drips out of valve assembly. Replaced motor and strainer/grommet. |
78120 mi C $235 |
windshield washer fluid pump replacement |
65000 mi US $1200 |
Lubricated sticking sunroof. |
79200 mi US $3995 |
Driver side external mirror replaced after becoming discolored/oxidized, hard to see through. |
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD
104000 mi US $15 |
Cracked rubber intake boot letting unmetered air into engine causing check engine light. Replaced lower intake boot, cleared code. |
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
154700 mi US $607 |
Driver's side drip molding (exterior). $256 |
173600 mi R 100 |
Door handle cable turned out to be faulty as well. |
177400 mi R 25 |
Door handle cable was replaced with part sourced from breakers yard |
6-cylinder manual AWD
65000 mi US $1500 |
DMTL Pump was faulty (fixed connection). They replaced the Thermostat. |
6-cylinder manual 2WD
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
69440 mi $1100 |
Water pump broke, causing a Windshield fluid leak. Dealer replaced pump. |
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
89000 mi US $5 |
Clip that holds up the brake light cables broke |
119964 mi US $579 |
Passenger side seat belt broken and replaced, roundel on front had to be replaced |
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD
129000 mi US $6 |
Oil Filter Housing Gasket R&R |
128563 mi US $75 |
R&R Fuel Filter *tested the fuel filter and pitch black gas came out of it. |
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
89000 mi US $30 |
Front driver side turn signal assembly removed itself from the car while travelling on the highway. Had to replace turn signal assembly. |
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
81500 mi US $280 |
rear window dropped out |
72000 mi US $130 |
Driver side door-brake spring broke. New part installed. |
76000 mi US $130 |
Drivers side door brake replaced. |
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD
51000 mi US $800 |
Latch for convertible top. Part in trunk came off and jammed latch. Dealer said it was a design fault, BMW USA said tuff luck. No new BMW for me - TUFF LUCK BMW USA. |
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
91000 mi US $20 |
Windshield washer pump leaking. Replaced washer pump. |
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
68000 mi US $178 |
Defective (leaking) windshield washer fluid pump. Reservoir also found to be cracked. Both were replaced. |
170-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
63024 mi US $35 |
Windshield Washer Pump. |
73127 mi US $37 |
Front Badge replaced. |
74656 mi US $103 |
LED Third Brake Light replaced. |
111780 mi US $45 |
Sunroof Shade Clips replaced. |
193-horsepower 2.8L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
120000 mi US $400 |
Rear differential bushing replaced. |
170-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
180000 mi US $40 |
Noticed windshield washer fluid puddle and found weep hole on windshield washer pump leaking, replaced pump. |
170-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
126000 mi US $50 |
Replaced leaking windshield washer pump. |
89900 mi C $300 |
replacing aging gaskets. |
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
78120 mi A $340 |
Window lifter replaced. Plastic parts broken. Part replaced using guide posted by someone on internet. |
170-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
126480 mi C $1908 |
Repair: e46 rear subframe cracks repaired ($1,656) & rear subframe reinforcement kit installed ($252). |
Engine not specified
189000 mi US $50 |
Driver's door lock failed to open with key. Purchased cylinder repair kit on ebay. Simple fix for less than $50 |
194700 mi US $70 |
Window regulator wire snapped inside door. Resulted in non-functional window, driver side front. |
139000 mi | Replaced both seat belt buckles. |
6-cylinder manual 2WD
133000 mi US $100 |
Leaky windshield washer pump. Replaced hoses, gaskets and wipers while I was at it. |
224000 mi US $1317 |
Needed my fluids changed, transmission, differential, brakes bleed, coolant flushed and my expansion tank replaced. My radiator was cracked and additionally needed to be replaced along with my expansion tank. |
312000 mi US $547 |
Passenger seatbelt tensioner replaced. |
355000 mi US $100 |
Repaired the front passenger window regulator and both low beam light bulbs. |
356700 mi US $100 |
Replaced driver's side window regulator clip. Clip broke during routine operation. |
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
183000 mi US $200 |
SubFrame Replaced due to Design Defect |
4-cylinder manual 2WD
185460 mi €1700 |
Replaced and aligned all four tyres due to replacement of shocks and bearings (all tyres where a bit out of alignment) |
6-cylinder manual 2WD
105000 mi US $40 |
Hood strut failed, replaced it with a new one. |
68000 mi US $40 |
Worm gear in passenger seat (enables recline function) broke, so it was replaced |
223200 mi C $400 |
Rear sub-frame torn out of car. Needed metal plates welded in place. |
49000 mi US $130 |
replaced gas springs in convertible deck lid. |
Engine not specified
180000 mi US $13 |
Window regulator off track repaired and lubricated it myself. Passenger door outside door handle not working. Lubricated it and latch and now works properly. Cost about $5 for lubricants. |
303000 mi US $30 |
gas pedal hinge broke. |
6-cylinder manual 2WD
105400 mi C $1000 |
Windshield wiper-linkage replacement. |
6-cylinder manual 2WD
95000 mi US $378 |
Replaced cruise control throttle cable |
Engine not specified
186620 mi C $180 |
replace the drivers side seat belt retainer for the second time |
170000 mi US $20 |
Driver side window misaligned. Needed to realign the track and reattach modulator. |
4-cylinder manual 2WD
154600 mi US $300 |
Driver side window regulator had bent, window went off the track |
6-cylinder manual 2WD
73000 mi US $400 |
Cowl gasket was cracking; preventively replaced to avoid water damage to engine computer |
178000 mi | Passenger front window would no longer move up or down. A common issue due to a gear wearing out. |
4-cylinder manual 2WD
246860 mi | Hood release latch corroded and sticking. Parts disassembled and cleaned before reinstalling. Not bad considering the mileage! |
6-cylinder manual 2WD
152000 mi | The front shields that enclose the engine bay and front bumper with duct work finally disintegrated and were due to be replaced. The estimated repair was $356.00 for parts and 2.0 hrs flat rate ($80/hr) at the local BMW specialist place (not the dealer). The driver's seat back broke and the car was unsafe. Hard to judge the repair price as the shop simply scratched their heads. It would require sourcing a 1995 M3 seat from a wreck with buffalo leather interior, rare as hen's teeth from what BMW told them. |
146300 mi | Windows stall going up, lubricated regulators. Problem remains, probably window motors. |
165000 mi | Driver's door outside handle does not work. Inside works. |