2002 BMW Z3 Repairs and Problem Descriptions at TrueDelta

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BMW Z3 in North Carolina, United States - Aug 2011
Aug 2011 15000 mi US $10	replaced exhaust cam position sensor Repair Subwoofer between seats by sealing with caulking. New speaker was over $400.00.

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BMW Z3 in New Jersey, United States Jan 2010 - Feb 2016
Sep 2010 54000 mi US $300	Replaced rear shocks and mounts. Normal maintenance items.
Oct 2010 54000 mi US $80	CD Changer crapped out. Replaced with one from Ebay for about $80. Took all of 30 minutes to do.
May 2013 59000 mi US $360	Alternator crapped out. Replacement rebuilt installed.

BMW Z3 in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2012 - Jul 2022
Apr 2013 34700 mi US $250	Idler pulleys (2) were worn out.
Jul 2013 38200 mi US $10000	New motor in total
Jun 2015 46000 mi US $700	Alternator replaced
Jul 2022 86000 mi US $1200	Replaced AC hoses due to leak

BMW Z3 in New Jersey, United States Feb 2010 - Apr 2014
Apr 2014 73000 mi US $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

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BMW Z3 in Virginia, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2011
Apr 2010 168000 mi US $160	DSC light on. Diagnosed as bad lateral accel sensor. Replaced part at home.
Jun 2010 170000 mi US $300	A/C condenser fan failed. Replaced.
Jul 2010 170700 mi US $150	DSC module failed. Replaced with used unit

BMW Z3 in Arizona, United States Dec 2011 - Feb 2022
Mar 2014 86000 mi US $2500	Head gasket and radiator

BMW Z3 in Connecticut, United States Oct 2010 - Feb 2022
Nov 2010 42000 mi US $700	worn wheel bearing, right rear interior lights fail to go on when door is opened/unlocked
Dec 2010 42000 mi US $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 2011 44000 mi US $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 2012 47000 mi	Airbag light on--seems to occur when outside temps are very low. Readout said "problem currently not present" and light was reset
Mar 2012 47000 mi	Airbag light on--seems to occur when outside temps are very low. Readout said
May 2012 47600 mi US $200	yellow "brake" light on. Trouble readout indicates a short to ground on he brakepad wear indicator. Not able to fix problem
Aug 2015 59000 mi US $250	Check engine light: air intake hose cracked and lean fuel mi xture error code
Oct 2021 61000 mi US $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 2010 88000 mi US $327	DSC failed. Installed new ABS/DSC controller. Dealer visit to program new controller.
Jun 2010 92000 mi US $310	Air Cond not cooling. Aux fan inop.

BMW Z3 in California, United States Dec 2009 - Dec 2015
Nov 2011 50300 mi US $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 2014 58000 mi US $200	Removed refrigerant, checked and cleaned system and reinstalled refrigerant.
Jan 2015 52300 mi US $95	Window regulator replaced

BMW Z3 in California, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2016
Nov 2010 67000 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 2011 68000 mi US $40	A/C temp control broken due to poor design and material choice by BMW.
Dec 2011 70000 mi US $450	Squeaky tension pulleys.
Jun 2013 74000 mi US $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).

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BMW Z3 in Virginia, United States Nov 2010 - Jul 2022
Jul 2022 50000 mi US $1000	Replaced leaking radiator, hoses, upgraded water pump, and replaced idler belt pullies.

BMW Z3 in Maryland, United States Dec 2009 - Apr 2020
Jan 2010 113000 mi US $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 2011 126000 mi US $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 2012 135000 mi US $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 2012 139400 mi US $757	Tie rods bolts were seized from previous alignment. Tech oxy torched to adjust but then welded them to the tie rod ends.
May 2014 151000 mi US $100	Left window slider replacement.
Feb 2015 153100 mi US $205	Replaced left control arm and bushing.
May 2015 155000 mi US $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 2015 160000 mi US $1284	DISA valve replaced Fan clutch replaced
Mar 2018 174915 mi US $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 2010 106000 mi US $1200	Oil separator and related problems
Aug 2010 106000 mi US $840	Key could not be withdrawn from ignition switch when car shut off. Cylinder replaced.

BMW Z3 in Texas, United States Jan 2011 - Jul 2022
Mar 2011 104000 mi US $250	replace rear shocks and shock mounts
Aug 2011 105000 mi US $195	failure of alternator/battery discharge. Replace alternator and recharge battery.
Feb 2012 107000 mi US $2200	Flex coupling replaced. Transmission seal replaced. lower control arm and bushings/ball joints
Apr 2012 109000 mi US $120	failure of thermostat housing w/ total loss of coolant. Replaced housing, thermostat, upper coolant hose, coolant
Dec 2012 115000 mi US $1800	Vacuum leaks (multiple)--vacuum brake booster hose, air filter box seals. Heater hoses replaced.
Aug 2013 122400 mi US $1200	replace compressor and drier for AC
Nov 2013 124400 mi US $700	heater tubes leaking at engine
Mar 2015 136000 mi US $1000	Clutch replacement. The lining got thin and then cracked.
Nov 2015 140000 mi US $950	Unjointed replacement, drive shaft support bearing, return driveshaft
Mar 2018 158000 mi US $300	shock absorber broke through metal at top of tower
Jun 2018 160000 mi US $1000	Leak detection pump replacement
Oct 2018 155000 mi US $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 2019 161 mi US $3200	failure of heater hose connector/total loss of coolant Replaces all heating/cooling system components: connectors, hoses, water pump. etc. Except radiator.

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BMW Z3 in California, United States Dec 2010 - Jan 2012
Jan 2012 88000 mi US $200	Not running on all six cylinders. Replaced coil pack. Feared it was VANOS again, which was $4,500 last time.

BMW Z3 in Michigan, United States Sep 2010 - Jun 2016
Jul 2012 62500 mi US $80	engine misfire, replaced one of the 6 ignition coils.
Jul 2014 78200 mi US $340	Clutch not disengaging properly. Replace master and slave cylinders for clutch actuation.
Jul 2015 79200 mi US $300	clutch master & slave cylinders

BMW Z3 in California, United States Sep 2012 - Jun 2018
May 2012 73500 mi US $370	Leak in line to oil pressure sensor
Oct 2012 76300 mi US $350	driver seat left front mounting point (stud) ripped out from floor pan. New mount fabricated.
Aug 2014 83300 mi US $650	Failure in clutch slave cylinder- leaking. Replaced slave and all clutch and transmission fluids.
Jan 2015 82500 mi US $250	problems downshifting into first and second after the car is warmed up. Clutch hose to slave cylinder replaced.

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BMW Z3 in New Jersey, United States Sep 2012 - Aug 2015
Oct 2013 104700 mi US $250	Replaced cracking plastic window in convertible top. Part cost 250.

BMW Z3 in Colorado, United States Jan 2015 - Apr 2016
Feb 2015 41300 mi US $75	MAF was replaced
Mar 2015 43000 mi US $45	replaced stop light switch which made the transmission light come on
Mar 2016 44000 mi US $489	Replaced tie-rods and alignment

BMW Z3 in Virginia, United States Dec 2015 - Aug 2016
Jan 2016 US $70	Thermostat failed so heater did not provide much heat
Jun 2016 125000 mi US $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 2016 125000 mi US $300	Replaced airbag computer with junkyard unit because of internal short

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BMW Z3 in Quebec, Canada Nov 2012 - Mar 2016
May 2013 83080 mi C $1300	change cv joint right side bushings on the rear beam Change valve cover gasket. Change the 2 belts bender.
Jun 2013 83700 mi C $250	Expansion tank craked
May 2014 84940 mi C $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 2014 85560 mi	PCode P0171 and P0174, repair intake air duct

BMW Z3 in Missouri, United States Feb 2010 - Mar 2017
Aug 2010 80772 mi US $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 2010 81004 mi US $328	Replaced intake cam shaft sensor, due to car having a hard start
Mar 2011 87873 mi US $677	fuel pressure/filter regulator was replaced, window regulators were replaced in both windows parts replaced
Apr 2011 90406 mi US $966	fuse replaced for central locking, recoded vehicle for steering angle fault, lubricated doors and latches, replaced drive belt tensioner and drive belt.
Feb 2012 95024 mi US $2845	several attempts made to replace dme with one programmed by third party dealer, eventually replaced with oem dme.

BMW Z3 in District of Columbia, United States Dec 2009 - Apr 2015
Dec 2010 59000 mi US $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 2011 60300 mi US $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 2011 64000 mi US $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 2012 60200 mi US $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 2013 71000 mi US $150	intake camshaft position sensor failed
Nov 2013 72300 mi US $100	exhaust camshaft position sensor failed and was replaed
Apr 2015 78000 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 Georgia, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2018
Feb 2010 52700 mi US $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 2011 65000 mi US $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 2012 54200 mi US $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 2014 83500 mi US $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 2015 92000 mi US $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 Tennessee, United States Aug 2014 - Sep 2014
Aug 2014 81000 mi US $900	Replacement of CCV (crank case vent valve) and all hoses (5).

BMW Z3 in California, United States Dec 2009 - Jan 2022
May 2010 81000 mi US $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 2012 87000 mi US $250	Replaced leaking valve cover gasket.
Jun 2013 88000 mi US $275	Replaced valve cover gasket and gromets. Was leaking oil onto exhaust header, creating smoke/smell

BMW Z3 in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2012 - Jun 2018
Jun 2016 101000 mi US $60	antifreeze leak at thermostat, there was a scratch on the flange.

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BMW Z3 in Washington, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2016
Feb 2011 65000 mi US $160	Replaced exhaust camshaft position sensor and reset the computer

BMW Z3 in California, United States May 2010 - Jan 2011
Dec 2010 75000 mi US $6000	lean codes- wouldn't pass CA smog check-

BMW Z3 in North Carolina, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2018
May 2012 84300 mi US $1120	Accessory belts and tensioners, ideler pulley replaced to end squeaking noise from engine, particularly when cold.
Mar 2014 86000 mi US $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 2017 91000 mi US $30	Replace clamp on the power steering suction hose as it was leaking fluid.

BMW Z3 in Alberta, Canada Jul 2015 - Jun 2016
Nov 2015 110440 mi C $200	Intake lower boot, and CCV replaced
Apr 2016 112320 mi	Bolts for Bracket for muffler fell off so installed new ones

BMW Z3 in South Carolina, United States Feb 2014 - Jan 2015
Jan 2015 US $250	Boot conennecting the MAF Sensor bad as was left side crank sensor!

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BMW Z3 in Florida, United States Feb 2016 - Jun 2016
May 2016 81000 mi US $400	Replaced shocks, flush all fluids, new belts repair to seat tracks

BMW Z3 in California, United States Feb 2010 - Nov 2015
Dec 2012 74000 mi US $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 2014 56700 mi US $150	Replace rear shock absorbers

BMW Z3 in Nevada, United States Feb 2016 - Jul 2016
Jul 2016 170000 mi US $400	Rebuilt shifter linkage Rear subframe bushing, differential bushing, rear trailing arm bushing, rear sway bar end links replaced

BMW Z3 in Saskatchewan, Canada Jun 2013 - Jun 2016
Mar 2016 99200 mi	Existing battery finally gave up after being in car since new (15 years). Replaced with brand new Group 48 battery

BMW Z3 in Saskatchewan, Canada Apr 2015 - Aug 2016
Jun 2015 24800 mi	Battery on car failed after 14 years. New Canadian Tire type 48 battery. Works as new now.
Aug 2016 26660 mi C $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.

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BMW Z3 in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2011
Sep 2010 44000 mi	DSC/Brake indicators on, but haven't diagnosed yet.

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BMW Z3 in New Zealand Feb 2010 - May 2012
Mar 2010 73780 mi $550	Two coils needed to be replaced
Dec 2010 81220 mi $700	Two sway bar links replaced as ball joints worn
Jun 2011 86800 mi $500	oil leak on filter housing had gasket replaced thermostat not closing fully, so replaced.
Nov 2011 88120 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 2010 69700 mi US $900	engine burning oil. Oil getting past valve stems.

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BMW Z3 in New Hampshire, United States Jul 2011 - Aug 2012
Aug 2012 101000 mi US $201	Passenger side interior door handle fell off

BMW Z3 in Virginia, United States Mar 2011 - Mar 2012
Mar 2012 57000 mi US $71	Airbag light reset

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BMW Z3 in Illinois, United States May 2009 - Jun 2022
Apr 2011 44300 mi US $70	Clutch line was leaking fluid.
Jul 2011 46000 mi US $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.

BMW Z3 in Ontario, Canada Oct 2012 - Dec 2013
Nov 2012 87380 mi	Differential rebuild (bearings, seals)
Jan 2013 91020 mi C $1500	replaced torn flexdisk Replaced TC Kline SA coil-overs in the front and shocks in the rear. The shocks were blown.

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BMW Z3 in British Columbia, Canada Jun 2021 - Jun 2022
Jul 2021 151964 mi C $1500	Leaking front Struts, cracked rear tire, caked air filter, worn wipers

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BMW Z3 in Georgia, United States May 2009 - Jun 2010
Aug 2009 94000 mi US $100	Oil filter housing gasket was broken and oil was leaking. Rear window wiper motor not working.

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BMW Z3 in Ohio, United States Apr 2012 - Aug 2016
Jun 2012 98000 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 2013 124500 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 2014 142000 mi US $200	Alternator failure, replaced with re-manufactured Duralast unit myself.
Nov 2014 144000 mi US $1000	Water pump was leaking and engine belts beginning to fray. Had them replaced. Power steering reservoir was leaking slightly.
Jan 2015 117000 mi US $400	Rear axle boot torn and needed replaced. New axle sourced

BMW Z3 in California, United States Jul 2011 - Jun 2012
Sep 2011 69000 mi	Hesitation on light throttle application from steady state speed. Cleaned Throttle Body, MAF Sensor, Oil Seperator and Idle Air Controller

BMW Z3 in Florida, United States Jul 2010 - Jul 2012
Aug 2010 84000 mi US $250	Replaced alternator

BMW Z3 in California, United States Oct 2012 - Feb 2014
Nov 2012 77700 mi US $300	valve cover gasket
Jan 2013 94300 mi US $360	rear view mirror assembly succumbed to heat

BMW Z3 in California, United States Mar 2015 - Jan 2022
Jun 2015 95000 mi US $600	Replaced original alternator that came with the car. The part lasted 15 years, not bad.
Aug 2016 99000 mi US $40	Replaced Oil Pan Gasket
Jan 2022 117000 mi US $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 Colorado, United States Jun 2012 - Aug 2019
Jun 2013 57000 mi US $25	added some R134 to system. cost included hose.
Jun 2015 60000 mi US $165	AC recharge

BMW Z3 in Connecticut, United States Nov 2009 - Sep 2011
Sep 2010 101000 mi US $300	Vibration in steering wheel. Replaced front lower control arms and tie rod ends

BMW Z3 in Pennsylvania, United States May 2009 - Jun 2015
Jun 2009 47000 mi US $200	State Inspection, Diagnose oil leak
Jul 2009 48000 mi US $100	Rebuild slave cylinder and add spacer. Car was lurching forward when trying to place it in 1st or 2nd gear
Sep 2009 48000 mi US $850	Oil pan gasket. oil separator valve, replace all oil lines for supercharger, flush brake fluid(clutch not working properly), spark plugs
Oct 2009 49000 mi US $100	Replaced a/c pulley and tensioner
Oct 2010 51000 mi US $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 2011 51000 mi US $120	Idle control valve was diagonised as being bad. CEL came on 1 week later
Nov 2011 52000 mi US $250	Crank keyway sheared off
Jan 2012 52000 mi	Radiator has pin hole in it caused by keyway failure
Apr 2012 52000 mi US $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 2015 56000 mi US $155	Sheared crank pulley bolt and snapped the crank keyway

BMW Z3 in California, United States Jul 2010 - Jun 2022
Jul 2011 95000 mi US $553	driver's window motor and regulator
Sep 2011 96000 mi US $50	leaking windshield washer motor and grommet -- replaced.
Jan 2013 102000 mi US $690	airbag warning light on, driver's seatbelt pretensioner replaced leaking power steering feed line, part replaced
Aug 2013 105000 mi US $1395	Belts and some pulleys also replaced because of noise/wear.
Sep 2013 105000 mi US $150	electrochromic mirror repaired by outside service, my mechanic removed and reinstalled the mirror.
Dec 2013 105000 mi US $700	driver window mechanism repair, requiring new regulator, etc.
Apr 2014 106200 mi US $400	seat bushings replaced (wobbly seats)
Jul 2014 107200 mi US $455	passenger seatbelt replacement
Oct 2014 108200 mi US $380	oil filter housing replaced (leaking)
Oct 2017 121000 mi US $200	AC blower resistor
Aug 2021 130913 mi US $1678	Shifter repair (shift pin bushings replaced) Flex disc replaced driver's seatbelt latch & pretensioner replaced
Oct 2021 131869 mi US $132	trunk lid struts replaced
Dec 2021 132356 mi US $310	thermostat & connection flange replaced
May 2022 134286 mi US $688	Coolant leak, radiator replaced

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BMW Z3 in Florida, United States Mar 2011 - Mar 2015
Apr 2011 50000 mi US $920	Replaced fan blade with clutch, water pump, fan shroud, thermostat.
Aug 2012 52200 mi US $300	Replacement of intake camshaft sensor.
Aug 2014 53000 mi US $675	Replace power steering pump and flush system.

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BMW Z3 in Texas, United States May 2010 - Sep 2012
Aug 2010 154000 mi US $47	Water pump was replaced Exhast cam sensor failed
Nov 2010 156000 mi US $278	Had to replace lower control arms, right and Left plus bushings Replaced left tail light assembly, red lense fell out.
Dec 2010 157000 mi US $65	Replaced the valve cover gasket due to oil leaks.
Jan 2011 157000 mi US $60	leak in thermostat housing
Jun 2011 165000 mi US $200	Check engine light came on replaced o2 sensors and valve cover
Jul 2011 167000 mi US $157	OB2 code 1477 LDP relay not openning. Removed LDP tested and ordered replacment.
Oct 2011 168000 mi US $2500	Bad vac leak had to replace oil separator, and manifold runner valve
Jan 2012 168000 mi US $750	Check engine light, misses, hard hot starts. BAD PLUG and COIL PACK

BMW Z3 in Georgia, United States Nov 2010 - Nov 2011
Dec 2010 124000 mi US $280	ABS light came on. replaced ABS Electronic brake control module replaced radiator
May 2011 128000 mi US $300	oil pan gasket replaced
Sep 2011 132000 mi US $150	replaced alternator

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BMW Z3 in North Carolina, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2011
May 2010 40000 mi US $100	Replaced stuck thermostat.

BMW Z3 in South Carolina, United States May 2009 - Feb 2016
Jan 2011 152000 mi US $28	Replaced cracked air intake boot
Jul 2015 170000 mi US $185	Original alternator went out with 170,000 miles on it

BMW Z3 in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2013 - Dec 2014
Nov 2013 68600 mi US $29	Seats moving back and forth on start or stop, very annoying
Oct 2014 76200 mi	top will not operate, also leaks water, checked all switches, hydraulic motor seems bad
Nov 2014 76000 mi US $75	Soft top stopped working, replaced hydraulic motor

BMW Z3 in New York, United States Aug 2014 - Jul 2015
Sep 2014 109000 mi	Expansion tank was leaking; replaced and coolant flushed. Valve cover gasket, spark plugs, and VANOS seals replaced.
Oct 2014 109000 mi US $200	Convertible top rear window (plastic) was foggy, torn, and pulling away from the canvas roof. Replaced window.
Jul 2015 109000 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 Vermont, United States Oct 2009 - Dec 2013
May 2013 66600 mi US $500	water pump failed

BMW Z3 in Kentucky, United States Jan 2012 - Dec 2013
Sep 2012 126000 mi US $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,

BMW Z3 in Texas, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2011
Jan 2010 81000 mi US $50	Replaced vertical seat motor for the driver's seat and replaced the seat bushings for both driver and passenger seats.

BMW Z3 in Virginia, United States Jul 2012 - Jul 2022
Dec 2013 102000 mi US $90	Coolant expansion tank leaked. Replaced with the genuine BMW one.
Nov 2016 109000 mi US $200	One of the coils has died. Replaced all six coils, plus all six spark plugs, plus valve cover gasket

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BMW Z3 in New Jersey, United States May 2009 - Jun 2015
Sep 2010 85000 mi US $490	The repair was for drive belts and tensioners.
Jun 2011 97000 mi US $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 2011 98000 mi US $500	Replace radiator, replace water pump Replace radiator, replace water pump
Mar 2012 105000 mi US $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 2009 86000 mi US $200	Leaking oil filter housing. Worn air intake tubes and drive belts replaced. Worn hoses and thermostat replaced.
Sep 2012 102000 mi US $500	Replaced alternator after troubleshootint. Vanos system failure - replaced seals. 2 ignition coils failed - misfire codes
Feb 2013 103000 mi US $60	vanos oil line replaced due to leak
Mar 2013 103000 mi US $100	valve cover gasket leaking - valve cover gasket replaced. coolant expansion tank leaking - expansion tank replaced
Aug 2014 110300 mi US $250	replaced purge control vlave Both wheel sensors failed causing dsc light to illuminate.
Oct 2015 117000 mi US $600	rear window separating from trim
Oct 2016 120000 mi US $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 2017 121100 mi US $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 Oklahoma, United States Jul 2012 - Sep 2013
Dec 2012 130000 mi US $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 2013 149000 mi US $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.

BMW Z3 in California, United States Aug 2009 - Jun 2022
Nov 2009 75317 mi US $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 2010 75000 mi US $273	Brake pressure sensor switch.
Jun 2011 75000 mi US $302	Belt tensioner needs replaced within the next 10K miles. Only retrofit parts exist in dealer inventory.
Oct 2014 76000 mi	Need new alignment bolts.
Sep 2016 76050 mi US $156	Replaced brake sensor again. Replace first time 6 years ago.
Jun 2017 76000 mi US $190	Battery
May 2018 76000 mi US $400	Belt tensioner noise.
Aug 2020 76370 mi US $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 Massachusetts, United States May 2009 - Jun 2022
Aug 2010 44000 mi US $400	Rear swaybar mounting tab sheared off of trailing arm.
Mar 2011 45000 mi US $835	ABS/DSC Lights came on and stayed on, electrical module failed. Parts on order, should be in next week.
Apr 2011 46000 mi US $1769	Replaced ABS/DSC module, repair complete.
May 2011 46200 mi US $320	PCV Valve diaphragm failed. Installed Oil separator kit and crankcase vent hose.
Oct 2011 47200 mi US $1054	Transmission rear seal Drivers side seat motor failed
Sep 2012 51000 mi US $500	MAF failed
Oct 2012 51000 mi US $700	Passenger side seatbelt would not release from retracted position.
Apr 2014 54200 mi US $3000	Steering angle sensor
Jun 2022 74447 mi US $200	Replaced both front ABS sensors.

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BMW Z3 in France Dec 2010 - Oct 2013
Jan 2011 141980 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 2011 143220 mi €80	replaced worn tie rods
Aug 2011 150660 mi €30	cracked expansion tank due to the hood being set too low by the shop. motor hood release cable broke on me...
Mar 2012 156240 mi €300	replaced the thermostat which was leaking, changed the water pump (wear item on these cars) and 3 water hoses
Oct 2013 171120 mi	rear wheels bearings changed

BMW Z3 in Virginia, United States May 2009 - Mar 2010
Jun 2009 92000 mi US $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 2009 95000 mi US $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.

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