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Expensive BMW Z4 repairs by problem area

Engine (30%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (16%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (13%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (21%)

Other (4%)

Chart based on 136 repairs.
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BMW Z4 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (39%)

$1000 - $2499 (61%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (0%)

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Chart based on 93 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2020 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible

turbocharged 382hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

15000 mi

US $1049
Needed a new steering knuckle & camber adjustment mechanism due to an encounter with a rock on the road. Diagnosed when front end camber could not be aligned in spec. 

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2009 BMW Z4 2dr Hardtop conv.

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 7-speed automated manual RWD

US $1200 I got stranded with the hard top stuck when opening. Cause was a broken wire to one of the many sensors. Diagnostic and soldering it back cost over 1k. 
33000 mi

US $9200
Transmission shut down. Took dealer over a week to diagnos. Repair took several weeks. Out of warranty by years, not mileage. BMW shared half cost of repair. Couldn't trust car after this. Traded it in. After much deliberation, they think it was megatonics unit. Repair cost $4600 after BMW paid half. Very distressing with such low mileage 

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2008 BMW Z4 2dr Hatch

330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD

16326 mi

$1200
Xenon light control unit replaced 
18000 mi

US $1600
Drivers seat spring failure.  Oil analysis discovered that the connecting rod bearings were worn (43PPM lead). This is a known issue on the S54 engine. 

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2008 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible

255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

45000 mi

US $500
Soft top would not operate. 
55000 mi

US $2500
Soft top closing not operating. Relaxed motor and hydraulic hoses. Convertible top would not go up. Replaced motor and hydraulic hoses. 
56000 mi

US $3400
DSC unit failed. 

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2007 BMW Z4

Engine not specified

12000 mi

US $3500
Stability Control Box went bad, had to be replaced BMW Emblem/Lock on trunk crooked 

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2007 BMW Z4 2dr Hatch

330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD

71000 mi

US $600
Broken motor mount, passenger side. 
78600 mi

US $1800
replaced rod bearings 
33000 mi

US $500
Alignment was done but the job was not completed properly and the bolts was not screwed back down so they all cams lose on the road. 
58000 mi

US $1900
Rear mounts 

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2007 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible

330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD

49000 mi

US $1200
Convertible top would not go down after pulling from winter storage. Electric/hydraulic motor had seized. Water in the case. Had to replace motor. Convertible top motor failed (water in the case). Replaced motor. 
98000 mi

US $869
Misfire on cylinder 6. Car running very rough. Replace all plugs and coils (typical of a 100k mile service) 
102000 mi

US $350
Right side motor mount and one of the two bolts broke. 
103000 mi

US $500
Diagnose intermittent alternator operation. Fails when hot. Owner decided to drive on battery and self-repair later. Swapped in good battery and drove the ~150 miles home. 
108000 mi

US $408
Replaced the alternator, and the two related accessory belts 
79980 mi

C $1800
OEM battery finally failed die to age and faulty alternator. Driveability severely affected, cruise inoperative, on board computer constantly resetting, multiple dash lights randomly illuminated, noticeable hesitation and finally stalling completely. Battery completely discharged. Replaced battery and no improvement. Alternator output appropriate voltage couldn't check regulator board but dash voltmeter extremely erratic. Alternator replaced and the random failures have left the electrical system. 

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2007 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible

255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD

40000 mi

US $3800
ABS Braking System. ABS Module and Hydraulic Pump replaced due to failure. 
34000 mi

US $3540
ABS sensor light came on. Dynamic Stability Control module failed. No repair attempted, as estimate for replacement was ridiculously high Belt tensioner leaking, replacement advised. Did not repair at this time. Control arm bushings worn, replacement advised, cost estimate $630. 
34200 mi

US $2695
Control arm bushings worn and replaced belt tensioner leaking and was replaced. Dynamic Stability Control module failed. ABS light was on, loss of ABS system. Replaced module, Estimate for repair was $3500, BMW NA authorized goodwill out-of-warranty repair, cost to owner was $1289. 
89000 mi

US $700
Audible clunking coming from differential area. Driveshaft had to be dropped to allow lubrication of coupling. Completed inspection II. Audible clunking coming from differential area. Driveshaft had to be dropped to allow lubrication of coupling. 
113000 mi

US $913
Water pump failed. Pump is electrically boosted, and this wasn't achieving proper speed, resulting in engine overheating. Thermostat was replaced for good measure, because it has to be removed anyway to get to the pump. 
141000 mi

US $1684
Clutch replacement. It was starting to slip. With 140k miles on it, I concluded it was starting to wear out and opted to replace. 

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2007 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible

215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

62000 mi

US $1300
Transmission pan leaking Coil springs rear replaced 
64500 mi

US $100
Cable making noise 
66000 mi

US $150
Solenoid dirty, cleaned and changed oil 

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2007 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible

215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD

73000 mi

US $3500
This trip was a game changer... Transmission leak, Cam timing thingy, Sensor leak, Inspection II, and the power top motor died. The dealer failed to inform me that the drain system for the top needed to be checked occasionally. 
89000 mi

US $1500
Oil leaking from the valve cover. Replaced gasket, didn't solve the problem. Replaced the entire valve cover. 
90000 mi

US $200
Replaced lower control arm. Replaced coolant expansion tank. 
95000 mi

US $1500
Water pump failed, replaced pump, thermostat, and a hose. 

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2006 BMW Z4 2dr Hatch

330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD

61000 mi

US $1800
Constant Oil Pressure Valve leak. Rear differential seals leaking, A/C belt cracked - after 4 years of ownership. 
64000 mi

US $900
Power window regulator broken, repaired by dealer. 
92000 mi

US $500
Loose suspension parts 
92200 mi

US $1500
Airbag light came on. 

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2006 BMW Z4 2dr Hatch

255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

66000 mi

US $1150
replaced front lower control arms and bushings 
78800 mi

US $150
replaced coil cylinder #5 
102800 mi

US $1200
new radiator resevoir hoses theromstat and water pump 
107200 mi

US $525
replaced starter 

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2006 BMW Z4 2dr Hatch

255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD

60000 mi

US $475
Replaced air mass sensor 
62500 mi

US $1978
Water pump, thermostat, temperature sensor replaced. Water pump was preventives. When other two failed car overheated and had to be towed. 
65200 mi

US $870
Expansion tank exploded, dumping all coolant. Probably result of faulty cap. 

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2006 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible

330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD

39000 mi

US $1000
During Inspection 1 service, an oil leak was found and thought to be from the constant pressure valve - turned out that the head gasket was the source, and that was replaced. 
50000 mi

US $634
Radio would cut out, was suspected as a radio issue. Turned out to be alternator needing replacement. Windshield sprayers stopped working; pump was replaced. 
56000 mi

US $401
Car will stall on cold starts and sometimes while sitting after warmed up. Drive belts had some visible cracks. 
104000 mi

US $5200
Cracked VANOS hub, replaced. Hoses,  o2 sensors, replaced inspection 1 and 2 items 
65500 mi

US $780
Replace passenger-side broken engine mount bolts, engine mount bracket and rubber mount seats. 
70000 mi

US $300
Dead battery 
72300 mi

US $2000
Oil cooler leaking. 
72000 mi

US $500
A/C not cooling air, vacuum tested, no leaks found, A/C recharged and functioning well. High pressure power steering line seeping/saturated, replaced line. 
81300 mi

US $200
Broken shift knob. Cracked third brake lamp. Sun damaged M badge. 

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2006 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible

255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

41540 mi

C $3000
Had many lights on, speedo did not work. ABS, Traction control and brake lights all on. Replaced ABS module, corrected al problems 
46000 mi

US $4200
antennae for gps had to be replaced 
48200 mi

US $1700
pump to raise and lower the convertible top went out 
52300 mi

US $5100
pump for convertible top failed previous owner had used wrong parts and BMW insisted on replacing entire front brakes including rotors and pads and wheel bearings 
66000 mi

US $1200
Loose steering Convertible top won't go down again - previously repaired by box for $1800. 
90000 mi

US $150
Replaced battery 
28000 mi

US $2000
Convertible roof motor needed replacement. 
50000 mi

US $500
Battery safety fuse fired off. Mechanic put back together but dash light is still on. He will order parts to replace. Airbag light is on. 
52000 mi

US $4000
New battery New CRC?? SRC? computer Headlight starter 
60600 mi

US $1100
Work to lessen negative camber on rear wheels. Installed longer adjustable suspension parts so that the rear tires would wear better. Problem was rear tires wearing out prematurely on insides of tread. Once tire even separated and required tow truck. 

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2006 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible

255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD

50000 mi

US $100
A/C did not cool properly. Shop could not find leak and added refrigerant. 
54000 mi

US $1400
DSC computer crapped out & needed replacement 

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2006 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible

215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

29760 mi

C $1000
Problem with add-on soft top module. Removed and issues went away. 
38000 mi

US $378
Problem with battery reset after a battery replacement. Had problems getting the electrical system to respond. 
47000 mi

US $2600
replace convertible top hyd pump due to water damage from plugged drain that is not accessible without removing top. 
32000 mi

US $1100
Replaced convertible top pump and motor assembly. Not rusty as most are, just stopped working. 
34200 mi

US $1035
Battery was not being charged properly. Alternator was not charging at low speed, but seemed to be charging at higer rpm. Alternator was replaced. Amount paid included alternator, labor and 2 hours charge for 'diagnosis'. 
36953 mi

US $340
Left rear wheel bearing making noise. Replaced. Bearing was $95. Labor was $240. Also oil and filter change and attach lower engine cover with new one. 

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2006 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible

215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD

41700 mi

US $2700
The door lock on passenger side did not engage if a key was used. The part came from Germany and the door had to be taken off since some of the old lock cylinder feel inside the door The bushings were wearing out, the car is 7 years old 
50000 mi

US $1500
The hydraulic motor went out 
59000 mi

US $1900
The engine's fan started to run after being turned off, then a day later the engine thermostat was in the 'red' area 
62000 mi

US $3700
The dynamic Stabilizer unit went bad 
41000 mi

US $5000
the ball joint was about to go out, never been fixed before in 9.5 years 

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2005 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible

225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD

96000 mi

US $500
Coolant overflow tank. 
96000 mi

US $1400
Oil lines, oil filter housing 

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2005 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible

225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed automated manual RWD

49000 mi

US $500
Spark plugs all six blew 
50800 mi

US $1400
Gaskets leaking and oil pan replacement, along with I had an inspection II done. That is why it was so expensive with labor and the parts. 
70000 mi

US $8000
Engine fell out, pistons and headers all needed work. This was the worst damage they have ever seen. 
100000 mi

US $8000
Another year another engine. It fell out again on the interstate. Hopefully it stays in this time. 

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2005 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible

225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

25000 mi

US $2500
electric steering motor failure required replaced of entire steering column and lower steering link 
22000 mi

US $1200
Crack in rear alloy wheel required replacement of wheel and tire. 
57000 mi

US $268
Crumpled heat shield around exhaust caused harmonic rattle. Replaced heat shield. 
68000 mi

US $1610
Low oil light lit after engine shutdown. Diagnosed as faulty oil level sensor. Replaced sensor. 
82000 mi

US $1500
Stripped plastic gears in seat base made adjustment functions inoperable. Overnighted new seat base from inventory. Installed new part. Restored seat functions. 
102080 mi

US $1975
Engine ran rough. Ignition misfire codes. Replaced all plugs and coil packs. Non-start issue. Random and unpredictable. Difficult to reproduce problem in shop. Finally replaced starter. The unpredictable starting malfunction remains unrectified in my Z4. The issue appears now to be isolated to the ignition switch deeper in the steering column than the keyway. I have not been back to the shop to have that switch changed until I'm thoroughly convinced it is the root issue. 
84000 mi

US $675
Replaced starter Valve cover gasket has small leak 
97000 mi

US $2200
One morning my vehicle could barely start and keep idle. The turn about was sudden as the day before the vehicle ran perfectly. I sent the vehicle to the dealership and was informed that the DME computer failed and had to be replace and reprogramed. 
102388 mi

US $406
As part of the repair, I also had to replace valve cover gasket. Replaced leaking oil filter gasket 
113009 mi

US $306
Replace coils and sparkplugs 
115330 mi

US $811
Replaced leaking oil pan gasket. Replaced cracked air intake boot. 
116496 mi

US $447
Replaced bent swaybar link (both sides, but only passenger side was bent at the top.) Also, replaced the rubber brake caliper bushing on all four calipers with brass replacements. Replaced both ripped front strut mounts 
175000 mi

US $1000
I had problems starting the vehicle. I had starter replaced. 
43000 mi

US $180
Replaced thrust arm bushing on front control arms. 
76000 mi

US $350
Car was not stable while driving. Replaced control arms and related bushings. 
78000 mi

US $250
Starter failed, repaired starter. 
82700 mi

US $300
Steering was loose, replaced entire tie rod assembly. Suspension was loose, replaced sway bar end link. Suspension was loose, replaced stabilizer bar bushings. 
84500 mi

US $400
Belts worn. Replaced both AC and alternator belts. Oil leaks visible from VANOS oil pressure tube. Replaced VANOS oil pressure tube. Engine valve cover gasket leaking, replaced valve cover gasket. 
94800 mi

US $1200
All shocks and struts were worn out. Replaced all shocks and struts and associated mounting hardware. 
72300 mi

US $7000
starter replaced 
73000 mi

US $800
bearings were removed and replace form all 4 front and rea rods 
79000 mi

US $1400
differential, coolant, and brake fluid flush and change, upper and lower radiator hoses replaced radiator expansion tank replaced 

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2005 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible

184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

56000 mi

US $1200
Top motor needed to be replaced. 
44200 mi

US $350
dead/dying battery. Installed new battery. 
49000 mi

US $300
Relaxed seat belts receiver end broken 
50000 mi

US $360
Clouded side mirror 
42000 mi

US $2100
replaced hydraulic pump for convertible top 
42000 mi

US $150
Replaced battery 

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2004 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible

225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD

26102 mi

C $300
Battery replaced 
37300 mi

C $500
Control arm bushings replaced Valve cover gasket replaced 
40300 mi

C $1200
Change belt - cracks observed and change water pump (anticipatory) 
40693 mi

C $1643
replace roof motor assembly that raises and lowers convertible top 
70000 mi

US $549
Left rear wheel bearing was growling and was replaced 
80000 mi

US $2400
Bushings for rear suspension Lower right front control arm replaced. 

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2004 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible

225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

53000 mi

US $700
Auto dimming rear view mirror broke 
63200 mi

US $450
Thermostat housing 
70200 mi

US $4300
Hydraulics for convertible top quit working Instrument cluster panel 
76000 mi

US $100
Hydrolics for conververtible top 
53000 mi

US $500
replaced worn accessory belts. Right headlight burned out 
54000 mi

US $1000
Coolant leak. Replaced radiator, and expansion tank. 
63000 mi

US $200
FRONT LOWER BODY PANEL HAD SEPARATED FROM THE FRAME. NEW CLIPS WERE REQUIRED TO RE-ATTACH IT. 
76000 mi

US $235
Left headlight failed, and was replaced.  Also diagnosed two oil leaks, one from valve cover, and one from the oil pan. 
78000 mi

US $1000
Oil leak. Oil pan gasket replaced. 

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2004 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible

184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

160000 mi

US $10000
Engine overheated and had to be completely replaced. 
76600 mi

US $945
Airbag sensor coded. Replaced driver side B-Piller Airbag Satellite Sensor Replaced one coil pack and all 6 spark plugs 
81126 mi

US $1475
Top will not automatically go to down/up. Possible hydraulic or electric motor failure. Replaced Hydraulic Pump. 
81300 mi

US $1228
Lower intake boot cracked. Coded P0171 lean fuel trim. Replaced lower intake boot. 
83541 mi

US $618
Starter failed. Replaced. 

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2004 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible

184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD

132200 mi

US $1025
Oil pan gasket bad Vacuum leak 
133000 mi

US $270
Convertible top hydraulic hinge seals broken. Top would not open or close. Removed top, sent hinge to be refurbished. After hinge seals fixed, reinstalled. 
134000 mi

US $180
Battery ultimately failed, still no cause of phantom power draw. 
35000 mi

US $1700
Service Engine light was on.Two faults were found;defective fuel breather valve and a defective instrument cluster that was not communicating with the engine computer.Steering no longer "sticky" or "binding". 

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2003.5 BMW Z4

Engine not specified

47120 mi

A $1000
starter motor stopped working. couldnt start the car. 

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2003 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible

225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD

26000 mi

£150
Rear coilover springs x2 
44000 mi

£1220
Electric Hood motor 
45600 mi

£500
Fuel pump failed on freeway. Fuel pump failure. Scary.. 
46000 mi

£350
Driver Side Window Regulator 
73000 mi

US $450
Oil filter housing was cracked and leaking. had to be replaced. 
88000 mi

US $2500
Convertible top motor failed. Replaced motor and all new hydraulics 
89000 mi

US $150
Front window seals and plastic wiper covers were rotting due to age. Replaced. 
92400 mi

US $250
Thermostat failed Ignition coil failure 
94300 mi

US $280
coolant overflow tank cracked resulting in loss of coolant 
17000 mi

US $3500
Replaced steering column due to binding. 

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2003 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible

225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

45000 mi

US $2800
Hydraulic pump for top failed. 
31000 mi

﷼2700
Replacement of fuel injection - 6 nozzles 
27000 mi

US $1534
Convertible top motor went out. 
25000 mi

US $300
 
25300 mi

US $7000
Three wheels cracked, and tires required replacing. 
36000 mi

US $327
Replaced headlights due to fogging. 
40000 mi

US $121
Replaced windshield molding and cowl cover due to cracking and deterioration. 
43000 mi

US $132
Replaced starter motor. 
47000 mi

US $1500
A/C compressor failure. I purchased the parts but have yet to have them installed. New compressor, condenser, drier, expansion, valve, and belt tensioner. $900.00 for parts, all new not remanufactured. Expecting labor to be $600.00. 
53000 mi

US $175
Replaced the Battery. It was 2 months shy of 5 years old and would not take a charge. 

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2003 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible

184-horsepower 2.5L I6 6-speed automated manual RWD

76000 mi

US $1200
New electric motor to raise/lower convertible top 
61000 mi

US $475
Main gasket around front windshield had aged in the sun 
136800 mi

US $3798
transmission rebuilt,rear oil seal on engine replaced 
81000 mi

US $115
Replaced Third Brake light which had cracked 
86000 mi

US $1200
climate control module replaced 

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2003 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible

184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

71000 mi

US $1400
Windshield washer pump replaced. Power top motor had to be replaced. 
72300 mi

US $250
Molding above & below windshield was deteriorated. I had them replaced 
76000 mi

US $300
cooling system leak. Had radiator replaced 
81000 mi

US $170
replaced 
75200 mi

US $300
Engine mounts replaced 
77000 mi

US $1000
Bushings and suspension arm replaced along with Alignment n oil change 

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2003 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible

184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD

83000 mi

US $8000
Expansion tank cracked, R&R expansion tank and water hoses  Windshield cover cracked and deformed, R&R Winshield cover Driver's door leaking, reatached door membrane. Soft top drainage clog, cleaned drains valve head cover leaking oil R&R cover seal 
83000 mi

US $500
Soft top electro hydraulic motor burn out due to water intrusion. This is the second time that the E/H unit has to be replaced due waterd damage 
94000 mi

US $200
Disa valve 
99000 mi

US $1000
Engine oil filter housing "o" ring replaced due to a leak Transmission shaft and linkage seal replaced due to a leak 
82000 mi

US $1400
Replace right rear bearing.  Driver door had rattle. dealer pulled panel and found bolt from power window motor had come out and fallen into bottom of door. Dealer said it was not under warranty and $400 ~$600 cost to fix it. 
77300 mi

US $1500
front bushings convertible top motor 
87400 mi

US $1500
bushing replacement Top Motor 
99000 mi

US $150
Coolant expansion tank leak (common failure, expected at 100k mi per BMW). 
115000 mi

US $175
Replaced failed coil. 
132000 mi

US $2300
Stability control unit went, needed a new unit installed, software update 
134000 mi

US $2800
stabilizer bar was broken, needed new front shocks, both front wheels were bent and not able to be trued. required a four wheel alignment, new tires for all four wheels 
84000 mi

US $790
Leaking Radiator 
105300 mi

US $247
Bad starter motor 
110000 mi

US $100
Passenger door won't unlock with remote. Replaced door latch. Still does work correctly. Will need to replace GM5 module. Had GM5 Module repaired to fix passenger door not opening. $100 plus $9 shipping to have it repaired. 
119000 mi

US $1100
replace cracked Thermostat housing and all cooling hoses and serpentine belt 
62000 mi

US $1600
Convertible top motor and drive belt replacement 
63900 mi

US $145
Replaced cooling expansion tank and hoses 
68000 mi

US $1500
Convertible top motor leaking fluid. Replaced seals for hydraulic lines. 
69000 mi

US $200
Replaced DISA in intake. 
71300 mi

US $1000
HVAC control panel was replaced Seat sensor not working causing airbag light 
72000 mi

US $530
replaced front control arms including ball joints and control arm bushings as well as sway bar end links 
74300 mi

US $975
replaced oem suspension with aftermarket coilover and shock/springs 
99800 mi

US $200
I can only select one radio button?? What if two things are broken? Bad alternator. Bad convertible top motor- not repaired 3 weeks apart 
165300 mi

US $3000
Bad fuel injectors. All replaced. Leak in coolant fluid lines Engine thermostat faulty, replaced. 
165000 mi

US $300
replaced left and right front control arm bushings left and right sway bars: location points of attachment were cracked, requiring spot welds on both sides. 
177700 mi

US $2500
complete transmission rebuild due to a small tranny leak that was left unattended (since 11/2012) 
199000 mi

US $1050
left and right lower control arms were removed and replaced. both Left and Right bushings were dry and cracked. I was advised bushings can't be replaced & the arms must be replaced as an assy. 
216000 mi

US $590
experienced an intermittent radiator indicator light on the control panel. Finally belt broke requiring a tow and r/r of waterpump *and associated parts were replaced although not broken) 
229000 mi

US $1490
removed and replaced differential bearings progressive oil leak required the valve cover gasket to be removed and replaced 
255000 mi

US $142
Removed & replaced cracked upper radiator hose (OEM) 

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