2007 BMW 3-Series Brakes Problems and Repair Histories
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2007 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 3-Series in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 57660 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 57660 | 600 | Rear wheel bearing needed replacement. Wheel sensor recognized the problem and shut down entire ABS and DTC system. |
| BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2007 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2008 | 25000 | 0 | Squeaking noise from rear wheels. Diagnosed as brake wear indicator rubbing. |
| Mar | 2008 | 28000 | 0 | Recurrence of squeaking rear wheels. Problem not diagnosed, but different problem discovered (out-of-spec parking brake bracket: ordered). |
| Apr | 2013 | 109000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW 3-Series in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 9000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2009 | 20000 | 0 | Power brake vacuum valve leaked and was replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 41000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW 3-Series in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 34720 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 43400 | 0 | Sensor recalibration |
| BMW 3-Series in New Mexico, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2012 | 39000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 39000 | 0 | Dynamic stability control system malfunction |
| BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2006 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2008 | 17000 | 0 | There was a leak in the vacuum check valve, which caused the brake pedal to be very stiff upon start-up when the car had been sitting overnight. This is a known problem to BMW and on a technical service bulletin. |
| Aug | 2008 | 21000 | 0 | Problem of stiff brake pedal upon start-up reoccured about four months after a vacuum check valve was replaced. More than 8 days in the shop -- and a visit by a BMW field engineer -- led them to diaganose a leaking vacuum pump. Pump still on order. |
| Sep | 2008 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 42000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 108000 | 35 | Stuck front caliper |
2007 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 16000 | 0 | 22k oil change indicator, squeaky brake sensor (front) |
| Aug | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 28000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 52000 | 0 | The dealer finally found the root cause of the problem, which turned out to be a brake issue. It was in the shop for about half a day, and they filed off a part of the brake dust shield (I think) which solved the problem. |
| Jun | 2011 | 61000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2007 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 10000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 19000 | 0 | DSC & Brake MIL - found faults in DSC module faults 94B5 & 5E43. Replaced STL steering column switch cluster, reset steering angle sensor, updated software |
| Apr | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2013 | 60000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 61000 | 1975 | DSC / ABS module needed repair. |
| BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 11000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 28000 | 0 | Warning light on the dash appeared for ABS/DSC. BMW service tech got diagnostic code to replace DSC hydraulic unit, which he did. |
| Mar | 2013 | 39000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW 3-Series in Mississippi, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2012 | 61000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 60300 | 150 | ABS Brake System had to be replaced. Total cost was about 1300 but I had an extended warranty that paid all but 150 |
| Sep | 2012 | 60000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW 3-Series in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 9000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 29000 | 0 | Service warning light came on - faulty brake sensor, changed the oil too. |
| Mar | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2007 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 37000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 41000 | 0 | Brake service sensors faulty, rear brakes. Faulty brake sensors caused service light to appear again. Dealer will perform full reprogramming of car. |
| Aug | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in South Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 50000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 64000 | 50 | The "main" sensor (forget what it's called) that sits behind the steering wheel malfunctioned and was not receiving data from the car. The sensor had to be replaced and programmed. |
| Jul | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 5000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 42000 | 40 | ABS/Traction Control/Stability Control warning lights are on (intermittently). |
| Mar | 2013 | 43000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2007 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 2.5L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 44020 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 50840 | 600 | There is a persistent squealing when the brake pedal is pressed. It is not a problem with the brakes as they were replaced previously. The noise was present prior to the brake replacement. |
| May | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2007 BMW 3-Series 2dr Hardtop conv.
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2012 | 66000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 66000 | 9000 | computer failed, replaced |
2007 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 20000 | 0 | Stiff brake pedal when putting into gear, replaced check valve for brake booster. |
| Mar | 2013 | 45000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 11000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 12000 | 0 | Brake noise at slow speeds this is the 3rd try to fix it. |
| Oct | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Arkansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 17000 | 0 | The ABS module went bad, cost to dealer 2500.00 |
| Mar | 2013 | 40000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2007 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW 3-Series in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 13000 | 0 | Steering angle sensor had to be recalibrated |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Utah, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 46000 | 600 | Passenger rear wheel bearing caused warning lights abs, dtc and brake. |
| May | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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