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BMW Z3 repairs by problem area
Engine (46%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (11%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)
Other (7%)
Chart based on 317 repairs.
BMW Z3 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (46%)
< $100 (26%)
Chart based on 270 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2002 BMW Z3 2dr Convertible
315-horsepower 3.2L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| BMW Z3 in North Carolina, United States - Aug 2011 | |||
| Aug 201115000 miUS $10 | replaced exhaust cam position sensor Repair Subwoofer between seats by sealing with caulking. New speaker was over $400.00. | ||
2001 BMW Z3 2dr Hatch
315-horsepower 3.2L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| BMW Z3 in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2012 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Apr 201334700 miUS $250 | Idler pulleys (2) were worn out. | ||
| Jul 201338200 miUS $10000 | New motor in total | ||
| Jun 201546000 miUS $700 | Alternator replaced | ||
| Jul 202286000 miUS $1200 | Replaced AC hoses due to leak | ||
| BMW Z3 in New Jersey, United States Feb 2010 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Apr 201473000 miUS $5675 | Connecting rod bearings, rear sub frame reinforcement, engine mounts, fuel filter, oil pump, control arm bushings, extend O2 sensors and EGT, install euro headers and section 1 exhaust with cats, oil change, transmission and diff fluid | ||
| BMW Z3 in New Jersey, United States Jan 2010 - Feb 2016 | |||
| Sep 201054000 miUS $300 | Replaced rear shocks and mounts. Normal maintenance items. | ||
| Oct 201054000 miUS $80 | CD Changer crapped out. Replaced with one from Ebay for about $80. Took all of 30 minutes to do. | ||
| May 201359000 miUS $360 | Alternator crapped out. Replacement rebuilt installed. | ||
2001 BMW Z3 2dr Hatch
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW Z3 in Connecticut, United States Oct 2010 - Feb 2022 | |||
| Nov 201042000 miUS $700 | worn wheel bearing, right rear interior lights fail to go on when door is opened/unlocked | ||
| Dec 201042000 miUS $700 | airbag light went on; code referring to seat belt anchor driver's seat as well as a code relevant to driver's seat pressure switch was retrieved, as well as "Problem currently not present." Light was switched off. | ||
| Jun 201144000 miUS $2000 | body control module shorted--which then fried both window motors. R&R module, tear down doors, R&R motors. Also replaced leaking valve cover gasket. | ||
| Feb 201247000 mi | Airbag light on--seems to occur when outside temps are very low. Readout said "problem currently not present" and light was reset | ||
| Mar 201247000 mi | Airbag light on--seems to occur when outside temps are very low. Readout said | ||
| May 201247600 miUS $200 | yellow "brake" light on. Trouble readout indicates a short to ground on he brakepad wear indicator. Not able to fix problem | ||
| Aug 201559000 miUS $250 | Check engine light: air intake hose cracked and lean fuel mi xture error code | ||
| Oct 202161000 miUS $400 | Stability control dashboard light on- cleaning of wheel speed rings. Also replacement of dashboard lighting switch and repair of shorted wire | ||
| BMW Z3 in Georgia, United States Dec 2009 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Jan 201088000 miUS $327 | DSC failed. Installed new ABS/DSC controller. Dealer visit to program new controller. | ||
| Jun 201092000 miUS $310 | Air Cond not cooling. Aux fan inop. | ||
| BMW Z3 in California, United States Dec 2009 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Nov 201150300 miUS $250 | Thermostat and housing Window Regulator Replaced Wheel alignment after new tires. Rear toe-in is out of spec but there is no adjustment. Another visit will be required. | ||
| May 201458000 miUS $200 | Removed refrigerant, checked and cleaned system and reinstalled refrigerant. | ||
| Jan 201552300 miUS $95 | Window regulator replaced | ||
| BMW Z3 in Arizona, United States Dec 2011 - Feb 2022 | |||
| Mar 201486000 miUS $2500 | Head gasket and radiator | ||
| BMW Z3 in California, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Nov 201067000 mi | Dead short ruining new battery. Diagnosed with help from bimmerfest.com and traced to luggage compartment light switch. Disabled circuit and removed fault. | ||
| Oct 201168000 miUS $40 | A/C temp control broken due to poor design and material choice by BMW. | ||
| Dec 201170000 miUS $450 | Squeaky tension pulleys. | ||
| Jun 201374000 miUS $150 | Seat motor not disengaging when seat all the way back. 10A draw killed battery. Moving seat off limits ends draw. Need to rebuild seat kebabs (again). | ||
| BMW Z3 in Virginia, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Apr 2010168000 miUS $160 | DSC light on. Diagnosed as bad lateral accel sensor. Replaced part at home. | ||
| Jun 2010170000 miUS $300 | A/C condenser fan failed. Replaced. | ||
| Jul 2010170700 miUS $150 | DSC module failed. Replaced with used unit | ||
2001 BMW Z3 2dr Hatch
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| BMW Z3 in Texas, United States Jan 2011 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Mar 2011104000 miUS $250 | replace rear shocks and shock mounts | ||
| Aug 2011105000 miUS $195 | failure of alternator/battery discharge. Replace alternator and recharge battery. | ||
| Feb 2012107000 miUS $2200 | Flex coupling replaced. Transmission seal replaced. lower control arm and bushings/ball joints | ||
| Apr 2012109000 miUS $120 | failure of thermostat housing w/ total loss of coolant. Replaced housing, thermostat, upper coolant hose, coolant | ||
| Dec 2012115000 miUS $1800 | Vacuum leaks (multiple)--vacuum brake booster hose, air filter box seals. Heater hoses replaced. | ||
| Aug 2013122400 miUS $1200 | replace compressor and drier for AC | ||
| Nov 2013124400 miUS $700 | heater tubes leaking at engine | ||
| Mar 2015136000 miUS $1000 | Clutch replacement. The lining got thin and then cracked. | ||
| Nov 2015140000 miUS $950 | Unjointed replacement, drive shaft support bearing, return driveshaft | ||
| Mar 2018158000 miUS $300 | shock absorber broke through metal at top of tower | ||
| Jun 2018160000 miUS $1000 | Leak detection pump replacement | ||
| Oct 2018155000 miUS $1700 | Failure of left driveshaft joint at junction with differential. Had to find used part for repair. total replacement of left driveshaft, cv joint, all components and bearings. | ||
| Jan 2019161 miUS $3200 | failure of heater hose connector/total loss of coolant Replaces all heating/cooling system components: connectors, hoses, water pump. etc. Except radiator. | ||
| BMW Z3 in Virginia, United States Nov 2010 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Jul 202250000 miUS $1000 | Replaced leaking radiator, hoses, upgraded water pump, and replaced idler belt pullies. | ||
| BMW Z3 in Maryland, United States Dec 2009 - Apr 2020 | |||
| Jan 2010113000 miUS $219 | Rear hatch fell on my head, replaced the supports/pistons. Rear hatch chrome handle gasket was cracking so I replaced it, damaged the handle in the process and replaced that as well. Replaced supposed faulty windscreen washer pump. | ||
| Mar 2011126000 miUS $44 | Traced an oil leak to valve cover gasket during a previous inspection. Replaced gasket and one head bolt I accidentally stripped. All four O2 sensors replaced because of CEL and codes. | ||
| Mar 2012135000 miUS $300 | Left door handle intermittent and keyhole unlocking was inoperable. Purchased a coded door handle with key cylinder (no CCA discount) from dealer and replaced. | ||
| Nov 2012139400 miUS $757 | Tie rods bolts were seized from previous alignment. Tech oxy torched to adjust but then welded them to the tie rod ends. | ||
| May 2014151000 miUS $100 | Left window slider replacement. | ||
| Feb 2015153100 miUS $205 | Replaced left control arm and bushing. | ||
| May 2015155000 miUS $100 | Replaced left window regulator and secured loose sheet metal to door. Discovered broken weld to door structure which prevents window from sliding down smoothly. | ||
| Dec 2015160000 miUS $1284 | DISA valve replaced Fan clutch replaced | ||
| Mar 2018174915 miUS $249 | Oil pan gasket, oil filter housing gasket, engine oil service, power steering reservoir, radiator replaced | ||
| BMW Z3 in Virginia, United States May 2010 - Aug 2011 | |||
| Jun 2010106000 miUS $1200 | Oil separator and related problems | ||
| Aug 2010106000 miUS $840 | Key could not be withdrawn from ignition switch when car shut off. Cylinder replaced. | ||
2001 BMW Z3 2dr Convertible
315-horsepower 3.2L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| BMW Z3 in California, United States Dec 2010 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Jan 201288000 miUS $200 | Not running on all six cylinders. Replaced coil pack. Feared it was VANOS again, which was $4,500 last time. | ||
| BMW Z3 in California, United States Sep 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 201273500 miUS $370 | Leak in line to oil pressure sensor | ||
| Oct 201276300 miUS $350 | driver seat left front mounting point (stud) ripped out from floor pan. New mount fabricated. | ||
| Aug 201483300 miUS $650 | Failure in clutch slave cylinder- leaking. Replaced slave and all clutch and transmission fluids. | ||
| Jan 201582500 miUS $250 | problems downshifting into first and second after the car is warmed up. Clutch hose to slave cylinder replaced. | ||
| BMW Z3 in Michigan, United States Sep 2010 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Jul 201262500 miUS $80 | engine misfire, replaced one of the 6 ignition coils. | ||
| Jul 201478200 miUS $340 | Clutch not disengaging properly. Replace master and slave cylinders for clutch actuation. | ||
| Jul 201579200 miUS $300 | clutch master & slave cylinders | ||
2001 BMW Z3 2dr Convertible
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW Z3 in New Jersey, United States Sep 2012 - Aug 2015 | |||
| Oct 2013104700 miUS $250 | Replaced cracking plastic window in convertible top. Part cost 250. | ||
| BMW Z3 in Colorado, United States Jan 2015 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Feb 201541300 miUS $75 | MAF was replaced | ||
| Mar 201543000 miUS $45 | replaced stop light switch which made the transmission light come on | ||
| Mar 201644000 miUS $489 | Replaced tie-rods and alignment | ||
| BMW Z3 in Virginia, United States Dec 2015 - Aug 2016 | |||
| Jan 2016US $70 | Thermostat failed so heater did not provide much heat | ||
| Jun 2016125000 miUS $200 | Airbag control unit developed an internal fault and passenger seat occupancy sensor probably caused it when it shorted out. Dealer quoted $3000 to repair. | ||
| Aug 2016125000 miUS $300 | Replaced airbag computer with junkyard unit because of internal short | ||
2001 BMW Z3 2dr Convertible
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| BMW Z3 in District of Columbia, United States Dec 2009 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Dec 201059000 miUS $30 | Alarm sensor for hood was intermittent, triggering alarm. Repair was to disconnect sensor; I'm not worried about someone stealing the engine out of the car, and the battery is in the trunk. | ||
| Apr 201160300 miUS $1200 | CEL was for torn intake plumbing; replaced. Valve cover gasket replaced. Illuminated DSC/brake indicator required acceleration sensor replacement. Rear brake pads replaced. Airbag light required sensor clean, re-set. | ||
| Nov 201164000 miUS $220 | CEL illuminated. Codes indicated lean mixture, misfire. Plastic tube (split) between MAF and throttle body had been replaced previously. This time replaced intake airflow adjuster, which varies runner length. | ||
| Jan 201260200 miUS $650 | thermostat stuck partially open, causing car to run cold. Recommendation for this car at this mileage is to replace all cooling system components before failure, so I did: radiator, thermostat, water pump, exp. tank, hoses and belts | ||
| Sep 201371000 miUS $150 | intake camshaft position sensor failed | ||
| Nov 201372300 miUS $100 | exhaust camshaft position sensor failed and was replaed | ||
| Apr 201578000 mi | Driver side power seat had seized up, as a result of water getting blown in past the convertible top seals and, apparently, rusting. | ||
| BMW Z3 in Tennessee, United States Aug 2014 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Aug 201481000 miUS $900 | Replacement of CCV (crank case vent valve) and all hoses (5). | ||
| BMW Z3 in Missouri, United States Feb 2010 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Aug 201080772 miUS $854 | Door locks were not functioning, traction control had become disabled and a hard start was present. Fuse replaced, steering angle sensor replaced, cam shaft sensor replaced. | ||
| Sep 201081004 miUS $328 | Replaced intake cam shaft sensor, due to car having a hard start | ||
| Mar 201187873 miUS $677 | fuel pressure/filter regulator was replaced, window regulators were replaced in both windows parts replaced | ||
| Apr 201190406 miUS $966 | fuse replaced for central locking, recoded vehicle for steering angle fault, lubricated doors and latches, replaced drive belt tensioner and drive belt. | ||
| Feb 201295024 miUS $2845 | several attempts made to replace dme with one programmed by third party dealer, eventually replaced with oem dme. | ||
| BMW Z3 in California, United States Dec 2009 - Jan 2022 | |||
| May 201081000 miUS $45 | Had a small coolant hose on the top of the engine crack due to age. Brittle plastic. Cost me $45 for the part and did the work myself. More of a frustration trying to find the leak than anything else. | ||
| Jan 201287000 miUS $250 | Replaced leaking valve cover gasket. | ||
| Jun 201388000 miUS $275 | Replaced valve cover gasket and gromets. Was leaking oil onto exhaust header, creating smoke/smell | ||
| BMW Z3 in Georgia, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 201052700 miUS $78 | Thermostat leaking at electrical connector, slow engine warmup, OBD showing P1619 code - MAP Cooling Control Circuit Signal Low. Replaced leaking expansion tank cap. | ||
| Jun 201165000 miUS $250 | Loose outer ball joints discovered by tire tech at about 47K miles, replaced both control arms complete with ball joints and replaced control arm bushings. | ||
| Jan 201254200 miUS $169 | Leaking 2nd generation water pump with metal impeller, replaced with 3rd generation OEM water pump with composite impeller. Noisy accessory belt tensioner bearing, replaced A/C belt tensioner and main belt tensioner, replaced both drive belts. | ||
| Nov 201483500 miUS $86 | Engine misfiring, #2 plug wet, moved #2 coil to #5 cylinder, car displayed P1351 code for cylinder 5 misfire, diagnosed as bad ignition coil, replaced coil, repair completed. | ||
| Sep 201592000 miUS $31 | Check engine light, hunting when returning to idle, stalling with a/c on and returning to idle. Suspected air leak between MAF sensor and intake, found cracked boot just past MAF sensor. Replaced boot, problem solved. | ||
| BMW Z3 in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 2016101000 miUS $60 | antifreeze leak at thermostat, there was a scratch on the flange. | ||
| BMW Z3 in Quebec, Canada Nov 2012 - Mar 2016 | |||
| May 201383080 miC $1300 | change cv joint right side bushings on the rear beam Change valve cover gasket. Change the 2 belts bender. | ||
| Jun 201383700 miC $250 | Expansion tank craked | ||
| May 201484940 miC $105 | PCode P0344, intake camshaft position sensor, change it. ABS and ASC light was on, clean the ABS sensor tips after it was OK. | ||
| Aug 201485560 mi | PCode P0171 and P0174, repair intake air duct | ||
2001 BMW Z3 2dr Convertible
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW Z3 in Alberta, Canada Jul 2015 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Nov 2015110440 miC $200 | Intake lower boot, and CCV replaced | ||
| Apr 2016112320 mi | Bolts for Bracket for muffler fell off so installed new ones | ||
| BMW Z3 in Washington, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Feb 201165000 miUS $160 | Replaced exhaust camshaft position sensor and reset the computer | ||
| BMW Z3 in South Carolina, United States Feb 2014 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Jan 2015US $250 | Boot conennecting the MAF Sensor bad as was left side crank sensor! | ||
| BMW Z3 in California, United States May 2010 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Dec 201075000 miUS $6000 | lean codes- wouldn't pass CA smog check- | ||
| BMW Z3 in North Carolina, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 201284300 miUS $1120 | Accessory belts and tensioners, ideler pulley replaced to end squeaking noise from engine, particularly when cold. | ||
| Mar 201486000 miUS $1770 | Replacement of the water pump and thermostat as they were leaking. Also replaced hoses as they were original in the car Replaced the original struts with new Bilstein struts. | ||
| Dec 201791000 miUS $30 | Replace clamp on the power steering suction hose as it was leaking fluid. | ||
2001 BMW Z3 2dr Convertible
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| BMW Z3 in Saskatchewan, Canada Apr 2015 - Aug 2016 | |||
| Jun 201524800 mi | Battery on car failed after 14 years. New Canadian Tire type 48 battery. Works as new now. | ||
| Aug 201626660 miC $125 | The car gave a fault code that showed the front camshaft sensor. Checked with ODB2 code reader and verified the issue. Replaced camshaft sensor and rest code. All works 100% now. | ||
| BMW Z3 in Saskatchewan, Canada Jun 2013 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Mar 201699200 mi | Existing battery finally gave up after being in car since new (15 years). Replaced with brand new Group 48 battery | ||
| BMW Z3 in California, United States Feb 2010 - Nov 2015 | |||
| Dec 201274000 miUS $50 | I FILLED THE RADIATOR TO FULL CAUSING THE PLASTIC FILL TANK TO SPLIT. BOUGHT REPLACEMENT ON EBAY AND INSTALLED,I NOW UNDERSTAND NOT TO OVERFILL UNIT. CAR DRIVEN 120 MILES TRIP WITH NO PROBLEMS. | ||
| BMW Z3 in Florida, United States May 2013 - Nov 2014 | |||
| Feb 201456700 miUS $150 | Replace rear shock absorbers | ||
| BMW Z3 in Florida, United States Feb 2016 - Jun 2016 | |||
| May 201681000 miUS $400 | Replaced shocks, flush all fluids, new belts repair to seat tracks | ||
| BMW Z3 in Nevada, United States Feb 2016 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Jul 2016170000 miUS $400 | Rebuilt shifter linkage Rear subframe bushing, differential bushing, rear trailing arm bushing, rear sway bar end links replaced | ||
2001 BMW Z3 2-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
| BMW Z3 in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Sep 201044000 mi | DSC/Brake indicators on, but haven't diagnosed yet. | ||
2001 BMW Z3 2-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| BMW Z3 in New Zealand Feb 2010 - May 2012 | |||
| Mar 201073780 mi$550 | Two coils needed to be replaced | ||
| Dec 201081220 mi$700 | Two sway bar links replaced as ball joints worn | ||
| Jun 201186800 mi$500 | oil leak on filter housing had gasket replaced thermostat not closing fully, so replaced. | ||
| Nov 201188120 mi$500 | Perished hoses for idle valve allowing air to be stucked in to intake system causing very rough running | ||
| BMW Z3 in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Feb 201069700 miUS $900 | engine burning oil. Oil getting past valve stems. | ||
2000 BMW Z3
Engine not specified
| BMW Z3 in New Hampshire, United States Jul 2011 - Aug 2012 | |||
| Aug 2012101000 miUS $201 | Passenger side interior door handle fell off | ||
| BMW Z3 in Virginia, United States Mar 2011 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Mar 201257000 miUS $71 | Airbag light reset | ||
2000 BMW Z3 2dr Hatch
240-horsepower 3.2L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| BMW Z3 in Ontario, Canada Oct 2012 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Nov 201287380 mi | Differential rebuild (bearings, seals) | ||
| Jan 201391020 miC $1500 | replaced torn flexdisk Replaced TC Kline SA coil-overs in the front and shocks in the rear. The shocks were blown. | ||
| BMW Z3 in Illinois, United States May 2009 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 201144300 miUS $70 | Clutch line was leaking fluid. | ||
| Jul 201146000 miUS $80 | Stewart water pump was leaking from the shaft. It was only one year old. Since it has a lifetime warranty, it was returned and a new one was put in. I still had to pay for the labor and anti-freeze. | ||
2000 BMW Z3 2dr Hatch
193-horsepower 2.8L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| BMW Z3 in British Columbia, Canada Jun 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 2021151964 miC $1500 | Leaking front Struts, cracked rear tire, caked air filter, worn wipers | ||
2000 BMW Z3 2dr Hatch
170-horsepower 2.5L I6 4-speed automatic RWD
| BMW Z3 in Georgia, United States May 2009 - Jun 2010 | |||
| Aug 200994000 miUS $100 | Oil filter housing gasket was broken and oil was leaking. Rear window wiper motor not working. | ||
2000 BMW Z3 2dr Convertible
240-horsepower 3.2L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| BMW Z3 in California, United States Jul 2010 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 201195000 miUS $553 | driver's window motor and regulator | ||
| Sep 201196000 miUS $50 | leaking windshield washer motor and grommet -- replaced. | ||
| Jan 2013102000 miUS $690 | airbag warning light on, driver's seatbelt pretensioner replaced leaking power steering feed line, part replaced | ||
| Aug 2013105000 miUS $1395 | Belts and some pulleys also replaced because of noise/wear. | ||
| Sep 2013105000 miUS $150 | electrochromic mirror repaired by outside service, my mechanic removed and reinstalled the mirror. | ||
| Dec 2013105000 miUS $700 | driver window mechanism repair, requiring new regulator, etc. | ||
| Apr 2014106200 miUS $400 | seat bushings replaced (wobbly seats) | ||
| Jul 2014107200 miUS $455 | passenger seatbelt replacement | ||
| Oct 2014108200 miUS $380 | oil filter housing replaced (leaking) | ||
| Oct 2017121000 miUS $200 | AC blower resistor | ||
| Aug 2021130913 miUS $1678 | Shifter repair (shift pin bushings replaced) Flex disc replaced driver's seatbelt latch & pretensioner replaced | ||
| Oct 2021131869 miUS $132 | trunk lid struts replaced | ||
| Dec 2021132356 miUS $310 | thermostat & connection flange replaced | ||
| May 2022134286 miUS $688 | Coolant leak, radiator replaced | ||
| BMW Z3 in Florida, United States Jul 2010 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Aug 201084000 miUS $250 | Replaced alternator | ||
| BMW Z3 in Pennsylvania, United States May 2009 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Jun 200947000 miUS $200 | State Inspection, Diagnose oil leak | ||
| Jul 200948000 miUS $100 | Rebuild slave cylinder and add spacer. Car was lurching forward when trying to place it in 1st or 2nd gear | ||
| Sep 200948000 miUS $850 | Oil pan gasket. oil separator valve, replace all oil lines for supercharger, flush brake fluid(clutch not working properly), spark plugs | ||
| Oct 200949000 miUS $100 | Replaced a/c pulley and tensioner | ||
| Oct 201051000 miUS $20 | 2 bolts came loose on the valve cover causing car to leak a lot of oil. I also chose to replace an air intake nipple for the supercharger | ||
| Apr 201151000 miUS $120 | Idle control valve was diagonised as being bad. CEL came on 1 week later | ||
| Nov 201152000 miUS $250 | Crank keyway sheared off | ||
| Jan 201252000 mi | Radiator has pin hole in it caused by keyway failure | ||
| Apr 201252000 miUS $4000 | Rear subframe failure. Trunk pan and floor pan welds have separated and seam welds are cracked. Subframe fixed with Randy Forbes Subframe fix. Dual ear differential. | ||
| Feb 201556000 miUS $155 | Sheared crank pulley bolt and snapped the crank keyway | ||
| BMW Z3 in Connecticut, United States Nov 2009 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Sep 2010101000 miUS $300 | Vibration in steering wheel. Replaced front lower control arms and tie rod ends | ||
| BMW Z3 in California, United States Mar 2015 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jun 201595000 miUS $600 | Replaced original alternator that came with the car. The part lasted 15 years, not bad. | ||
| Aug 201699000 miUS $40 | Replaced Oil Pan Gasket | ||
| Jan 2022117000 miUS $300 | Failing ignition coils were replaced. I'm impressed that these coils lasted 22 years (from the factory). Only one of them failed. Replaced them all but kept the rest five of them (inline 6 engine) for future emergency use. | ||
| BMW Z3 in California, United States Jul 2011 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Sep 201169000 mi | Hesitation on light throttle application from steady state speed. Cleaned Throttle Body, MAF Sensor, Oil Seperator and Idle Air Controller | ||
| BMW Z3 in California, United States Oct 2012 - Feb 2014 | |||
| Nov 201277700 miUS $300 | valve cover gasket | ||
| Jan 201394300 miUS $360 | rear view mirror assembly succumbed to heat | ||
| BMW Z3 in Colorado, United States Jun 2012 - Aug 2019 | |||
| Jun 201357000 miUS $25 | added some R134 to system. cost included hose. | ||
| Jun 201560000 miUS $165 | AC recharge | ||
| BMW Z3 in Ohio, United States Apr 2012 - Aug 2016 | |||
| Jun 201298000 mi | Replaced an oil pressure sensor. Hood cable was broken and no longer mounted in it's proper place, very hard to open hood. | ||
| Jul 2013124500 mi | Wiring loom/harness in the trunk area started to fray and cause fuses to blow, entire harness needed to be replaced as well as fried headlight dimmer switch. | ||
| Sep 2014142000 miUS $200 | Alternator failure, replaced with re-manufactured Duralast unit myself. | ||
| Nov 2014144000 miUS $1000 | Water pump was leaking and engine belts beginning to fray. Had them replaced. Power steering reservoir was leaking slightly. | ||
| Jan 2015117000 miUS $400 | Rear axle boot torn and needed replaced. New axle sourced | ||
2000 BMW Z3 2dr Convertible
193-horsepower 2.8L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| BMW Z3 in Florida, United States Mar 2011 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Apr 201150000 miUS $920 | Replaced fan blade with clutch, water pump, fan shroud, thermostat. | ||
| Aug 201252200 miUS $300 | Replacement of intake camshaft sensor. | ||
| Aug 201453000 miUS $675 | Replace power steering pump and flush system. | ||
2000 BMW Z3 2dr Convertible
193-horsepower 2.8L I6 4-speed automatic RWD
| BMW Z3 in Georgia, United States Nov 2010 - Nov 2011 | |||
| Dec 2010124000 miUS $280 | ABS light came on. replaced ABS Electronic brake control module replaced radiator | ||
| May 2011128000 miUS $300 | oil pan gasket replaced | ||
| Sep 2011132000 miUS $150 | replaced alternator | ||
| BMW Z3 in Texas, United States May 2010 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Aug 2010154000 miUS $47 | Water pump was replaced Exhast cam sensor failed | ||
| Nov 2010156000 miUS $278 | Had to replace lower control arms, right and Left plus bushings Replaced left tail light assembly, red lense fell out. | ||
| Dec 2010157000 miUS $65 | Replaced the valve cover gasket due to oil leaks. | ||
| Jan 2011157000 miUS $60 | leak in thermostat housing | ||
| Jun 2011165000 miUS $200 | Check engine light came on replaced o2 sensors and valve cover | ||
| Jul 2011167000 miUS $157 | OB2 code 1477 LDP relay not openning. Removed LDP tested and ordered replacment. | ||
| Oct 2011168000 miUS $2500 | Bad vac leak had to replace oil separator, and manifold runner valve | ||
| Jan 2012168000 miUS $750 | Check engine light, misses, hard hot starts. BAD PLUG and COIL PACK | ||
2000 BMW Z3 2dr Convertible
170-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| BMW Z3 in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2013 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Nov 201368600 miUS $29 | Seats moving back and forth on start or stop, very annoying | ||
| Oct 201476200 mi | top will not operate, also leaks water, checked all switches, hydraulic motor seems bad | ||
| Nov 201476000 miUS $75 | Soft top stopped working, replaced hydraulic motor | ||
| BMW Z3 in Texas, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jan 201081000 miUS $50 | Replaced vertical seat motor for the driver's seat and replaced the seat bushings for both driver and passenger seats. | ||
| BMW Z3 in Vermont, United States Oct 2009 - Dec 2013 | |||
| May 201366600 miUS $500 | water pump failed | ||
| BMW Z3 in South Carolina, United States May 2009 - Feb 2016 | |||
| Jan 2011152000 miUS $28 | Replaced cracked air intake boot | ||
| Jul 2015170000 miUS $185 | Original alternator went out with 170,000 miles on it | ||
| BMW Z3 in North Carolina, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| May 201040000 miUS $100 | Replaced stuck thermostat. | ||
| BMW Z3 in Virginia, United States Jul 2012 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Dec 2013102000 miUS $90 | Coolant expansion tank leaked. Replaced with the genuine BMW one. | ||
| Nov 2016109000 miUS $200 | One of the coils has died. Replaced all six coils, plus all six spark plugs, plus valve cover gasket | ||
| BMW Z3 in New York, United States Aug 2014 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Sep 2014109000 mi | Expansion tank was leaking; replaced and coolant flushed. Valve cover gasket, spark plugs, and VANOS seals replaced. | ||
| Oct 2014109000 miUS $200 | Convertible top rear window (plastic) was foggy, torn, and pulling away from the canvas roof. Replaced window. | ||
| Jul 2015109000 mi | Power steering return line was leaking. Hose clamps replaced. Rubber upper air intake boot was torn (common on BMWs malice replaced with new one. | ||
| BMW Z3 in Kentucky, United States Jan 2012 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Sep 2012126000 miUS $1826 | Clutch replaced, camshaft position sensor, oil and filter change, new wiper blades, new diff. oil, overall check -up, 4 new tires, new belts, new power steering hoses, new transmission oil, | ||
2000 BMW Z3 2dr Convertible
170-horsepower 2.5L I6 4-speed automatic RWD
| BMW Z3 in Massachusetts, United States May 2009 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Aug 201044000 miUS $400 | Rear swaybar mounting tab sheared off of trailing arm. | ||
| Mar 201145000 miUS $835 | ABS/DSC Lights came on and stayed on, electrical module failed. Parts on order, should be in next week. | ||
| Apr 201146000 miUS $1769 | Replaced ABS/DSC module, repair complete. | ||
| May 201146200 miUS $320 | PCV Valve diaphragm failed. Installed Oil separator kit and crankcase vent hose. | ||
| Oct 201147200 miUS $1054 | Transmission rear seal Drivers side seat motor failed | ||
| Sep 201251000 miUS $500 | MAF failed | ||
| Oct 201251000 miUS $700 | Passenger side seatbelt would not release from retracted position. | ||
| Apr 201454200 miUS $3000 | Steering angle sensor | ||
| Jun 202274447 miUS $200 | Replaced both front ABS sensors. | ||
| BMW Z3 in New Jersey, United States May 2009 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Sep 201085000 miUS $490 | The repair was for drive belts and tensioners. | ||
| Jun 201197000 miUS $225 | Leaking Valve Cover Gasket. There should be an option for this under powertrain. It was not a massive leak, just a small one that caused an unpleasant burning oil smell in the engine bay/ AC vents. | ||
| Jul 201198000 miUS $500 | Replace radiator, replace water pump Replace radiator, replace water pump | ||
| Mar 2012105000 miUS $543 | Replaced control arm bushings and ball joints. They were serviceable, but worn out. Replaced before they failed. | ||
| BMW Z3 in Florida, United States May 2009 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Oct 200986000 miUS $200 | Leaking oil filter housing. Worn air intake tubes and drive belts replaced. Worn hoses and thermostat replaced. | ||
| Sep 2012102000 miUS $500 | Replaced alternator after troubleshootint. Vanos system failure - replaced seals. 2 ignition coils failed - misfire codes | ||
| Feb 2013103000 miUS $60 | vanos oil line replaced due to leak | ||
| Mar 2013103000 miUS $100 | valve cover gasket leaking - valve cover gasket replaced. coolant expansion tank leaking - expansion tank replaced | ||
| Aug 2014110300 miUS $250 | replaced purge control vlave Both wheel sensors failed causing dsc light to illuminate. | ||
| Oct 2015117000 miUS $600 | rear window separating from trim | ||
| Oct 2016120000 miUS $2500 | replaced wheel sensors,replaced purge control valve,replaced front calipers,replaced shocks & struts and abs relay. ABS still not functional. Replaced rear window & repairing some roof titching. | ||
| Apr 2017121100 miUS $1020 | replaced all speakers and added 4channel amp & subwoofer. pulled door panels off and replaced tweeters muffler hanger broke from chassis weld | ||
| BMW Z3 in California, United States Aug 2009 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Nov 200975317 miUS $273 | Transmission fluid changed for the first time. Warning light signaled low fluid. Soft code did not retain problem in memory so assume was a false reading. Has not reoccured. Transmission fluid changed for the first time at 75K. (Do not believe the lifetime line). Shop could not read retained codes only current. Transmission light flashed again. Brake pressure sensor was causing the problem and replaced by dealer. | ||
| Apr 201075000 miUS $273 | Brake pressure sensor switch. | ||
| Jun 201175000 miUS $302 | Belt tensioner needs replaced within the next 10K miles. Only retrofit parts exist in dealer inventory. | ||
| Oct 201476000 mi | Need new alignment bolts. | ||
| Sep 201676050 miUS $156 | Replaced brake sensor again. Replace first time 6 years ago. | ||
| Jun 201776000 miUS $190 | Battery | ||
| May 201876000 miUS $400 | Belt tensioner noise. | ||
| Aug 202076370 miUS $300 | Trickle charger would not cycle. Turns out AAA Interstate battery does not work well in BMW. Needs Bosch battery. When replaced all ok. Bmw software reads needs new alternator when untrue. Battery has to be German! | ||
| BMW Z3 in Oklahoma, United States Jul 2012 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Dec 2012130000 miUS $300 | Replaced struts, strut mounts, and shocks. replaced with aftermarket standard OEM spec to improve ride. Wheels were bouncing causing uneven wear on tires. | ||
| Jul 2013149000 miUS $150 | oil leak on valve cover. Replaced the gasket. Changed spark plugs and fuel and air filters. replacing old coolant expansion tank and several coolant hoses as preventative maintenance, at next Oil change. | ||
2000 BMW Z3 2-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
| BMW Z3 in France Dec 2010 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Jan 2011141980 mi | rear wiper motor chassis tore, three weld points added return pipe from the radiator to the coolant tank broke while removing the intake box. temporarily fixed then replaced. | ||
| Mar 2011143220 mi€80 | replaced worn tie rods | ||
| Aug 2011150660 mi€30 | cracked expansion tank due to the hood being set too low by the shop. motor hood release cable broke on me... | ||
| Mar 2012156240 mi€300 | replaced the thermostat which was leaking, changed the water pump (wear item on these cars) and 3 water hoses | ||
| Oct 2013171120 mi | rear wheels bearings changed | ||
| BMW Z3 in Virginia, United States May 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jun 200992000 miUS $250 | VANOS unit failed, as did cam sensor. Both parts were replaced. Also, clutch was replaced SRS light comes on, often showing fault code due to out of acceptable resistance on right rear seat occupancy sensor or tensioner. Tensioners have been replaced, sensor replaced, wiring harness checked/repaired, etc. Now, bad SRS module code is showing. | ||
| Sep 200995000 miUS $300 | replace various console light bulbs, license plate light bulbs door panel trim Replaced airbox-to-MAF hose (was cracked). Replaced main instrument cluster with second-hand part due to flickering e-brake light (optional repair, but clearly the cluster was defective). I supplied the part, purchased for $150. Shop cost was ~$150 to install and recode. | ||
1999 BMW Z3
Engine not specified
| BMW in California, United States Feb 2013 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Aug 2013204300 miUS $120 | Light switch malfunction. Couldn't turn on any vehicle lights. | ||
| BMW in Virginia, United States Jun 2012 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Dec 201363000 miUS $260 | Left tie-rod end at steering rack was moving nearly an inch in the bearing. | ||
| BMW in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2011 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Mar 201253000 miUS $200 | The intake boot from the air cleaner had a hidden crack and was letting "false air" into the engine screwing up emissions readings. I failed my emissions test. | ||
| Jul 201254000 mi | Paint on wheel is peeling. | ||
| Aug 201254500 miUS $200 | Paintwork on the peeling wheel finally replaced | ||
| BMW in California, United States Jun 2013 - Jun 2014 | |||
| May 201481000 miUS $250 | leak traced to valve cover/gasket - R&R | ||
| BMW in New Hampshire, United States Jun 2013 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Oct 2013100700 miUS $300 | Replaced bad rear shocks with Bilstein (also added the reinforcement plates and new mounts). This is a normal maintenance item. the old rears were banging loudly on any road imperfection. Nice and quiet and smooth now. | ||
| BMW in Great Britain Jun 2013 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Nov 201349300 mi£200 | tracking out replaced front kerbside suspension wishbone to bring back into line | ||
| Jun 201450000 mi | Rust bottom trailing edge on rear wing both sides + bubble on nearside rear of sill one side. | ||
| BMW in California, United States Aug 2015 - Aug 2015 | |||
| Aug 2015 | Manufacturer defect resulting in complete subframe failure due to weak factory welds. Common in 3 series and Z3 series cars | ||
1999 BMW Z3 2-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
| BMW in North Carolina, United States Jun 2011 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Oct 201132000 miUS $800 | re-charged AC, replaced battery, inspection one service (oil, filter, fluids, etc) | ||
| BMW in California, United States Jun 2011 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Sep 2011122000 miUS $30 | Seat motor bushings wear out, allowing seat travel when braking or cornering. Aftermarket replacement can be user-installed. Repaired passenger side. Driver side OK for now. | ||
| Mar 2012127000 miUS $100 | Blown brake light fuse led to finding major break in wiring harness where it enters the coupe rear hatch. Brake lights restored but don't have rear wiper, defroster, 3rd brake light. Known coupe issue & will require some moderate rewiring. | ||
| Jun 2012130000 miUS $200 | valve cover gasket, belts | ||
| Sep 2012134000 miUS $200 | Gasket leak where oil filter housing enters block. Have to remove a lot of things to address it. | ||
| Mar 2013138000 miUS $25 | Plastic interior hood release cracked. Replaced with aluminum aftermarket model. | ||
| Feb 2014145000 miUS $25 | Power steering leak. Attributed to worn reservoir seal/o-ring. Replaced with OEM part from ebay. | ||
| Feb 2018178000 miUS $500 | Window regulator | ||
| Jul 2021207000 miUS $1150 | ignition coils and spark plugs | ||
| Dec 2021210000 miUS $576 | radiator core and expansion tank | ||
| BMW in North Carolina, United States Mar 2011 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Apr 2012112000 miUS $277 | Car started fine from home. 10 Minute drive to the bank and then wouldn't restart. All systems dead. No warning like slow crank. Wouldn't jump off a running vehicle. All electrical still dead. Battery was replaced and all systems back. | ||
| Jul 2012139000 miUS $250 | Water pump leak. Replaced water pump, thermostat and housing with upgraded parts. | ||
| BMW in Oklahoma, United States Jun 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 201488300 miUS $138 | Window regulator on drivers side failed. Window "popped" when going up. Ordered part and replaced. | ||
| BMW in Virginia, United States Oct 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jul 201761854 miUS $1005 | replaced malfunctioning abs hydraulic control unit | ||
| BMW in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2011 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Jun 201291000 miUS $850 | Microfracture in radiator that was initially misdiagnosed as only a broken temperature gauge | ||
| Sep 201397000 miUS $750 | The rubber seals between the windows and convertible top shrunk over time and allowed water into the car during heavy rains. | ||
| BMW in California, United States Jun 2011 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Sep 2011150000 miUS $10 | replaced right passenger seat adjustment knob (broke off myself) | ||
| Dec 2011151000 miUS $10 | needs windows lubricated and new roundels (150 for lubrication at dealer or $20 lube and a few hours of my time, roundels are $27 each x 4. haven't done it yet, will do when i get to it) needs seat bushings fixed (800 at dealer or $5 in parts and a few hours of my time) airbag light on | ||
1998 BMW Z3 2-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
| BMW in Illinois, United States Jun 2018 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 201844000 miUS $250 | secondary air pump replaced main air intake replaced | ||
1997 BMW Z3 2-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| BMW in Kentucky, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 201747382 miUS $364 | Replaced squeaky steering wheel slip ring. | ||
| BMW in Ohio, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 201755000 miUS $300 | Secondary air fan and check valve were replaced. | ||
| Oct 201756000 miUS $250 | Replace water pump and thermostat. Water pump failed | ||
| May 201857000 miUS $1300 | O2 sensor CEL - was a vacuum leak from a worn gasket in the air intake manifold, coupled with faulty O2 sensor. Also cleared out degraded insulation in air box. Lots of diagnosis time/smoking the car to find the vacuum leak. | ||
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