2008 BMW 3-Series Engine Problems and Repair Histories
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BMW 3-Series Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2008 | BMW 328 | 40 328s, 10.2 months of data per 328, average 48800 miles Average odometer reading much lower for the M3. 335i has common problem with misfires.30 |
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| 2008 | BMW 335 | 54 335s, 9.3 months of data per 335, average 45200 miles Average odometer reading much lower for the M3. 335i has common problem with misfires.74 |
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| 2008 | BMW M3 | 35 M3s, 9.7 months of data per M3, average 28600 miles Average odometer reading much lower for the M3. 335i has common problem with misfires.67 |
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2008 BMW 3-Series
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| BMW 3-Series in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 9000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 11000 | 0 | Car had stutter starts and then the stutters got worse so I brought it into the dealership. They updated the software. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 20000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 21000 | 0 | Engine light went on -- loss of power. Hight Pressure Fuel Pump |
2008 BMW 3-Series 4dr Wagon
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW 3-Series in Nebraska, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 20000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 20000 | 0 | Valve associated with gas tank had to be replaced. Second time for this. |
2008 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 3-Series in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 18000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 19000 | 0 | high pressure fuel pump replaced at 26,000 miles. Symptoms began with stuttering engine starts then check engine light came on. |
| Apr | 2013 | 50000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2008 | 0 | Failure of a fuel injector | |
| Jul | 2008 | 0 | Failure of additional two fuel injectors | |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 16000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 19000 | 0 | High pressure fuel pump failure |
| Mar | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 21000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 29000 | 0 | Brought the car in for service, and only issue I had was with a long crank in the morning, which they said was a software update. They kept the car for about 4 days and gave me a loaner car. (most people pay $25 per day for loaner) This is BMW Riverside |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 11000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 23000 | 0 | Loss of engine power after acceleration. Vanos valve system repaired under warranty. No further problem. Known issue on tsb by BMW. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 36000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 38000 | 0 | Rough idle when first started after not running overnight or during day in office. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 10540 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 24180 | 0 | Fuel Pump, common problem on 335i with turbo engine. |
| Sep | 2010 | 40300 | 0 | Misfiring on cold start only, ran fine after it warmed up. Fuel injectors and low fuel pressure sensor were all replaced. Car runs like new again. |
| Sep | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2009 | 22000 | 0 | The high pressure fuel pump failed, putting the car in limp mode. Towed to dealer and pump was replaced with new model. A recall was just issued on the HPFP. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 37000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 41300 | 0 | Intermittent misfires, poor gas mileage, engine code P2A87. Dealer replaced intake and exhaust Vanos solenoids. |
| Oct | 2012 | 43700 | 0 | Oil leak at filter housing. Replaced filter housing and gasket. Occasional coolant smell in cabin. Dealer checked cooling system and performed pressure test, could not replicate. |
| Dec | 2012 | 45000 | 250 | Occasional misfires. Cleaned intake valves via walnut shell blasting. |
| Mar | 2013 | 46000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW 3-Series in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 23000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 24000 | 0 | "Car stalled after a few starts and I felt as if power was fading. BMW said they could not duplicate the problem and the car drives fine now." |
| Nov | 2010 | 33000 | 0 | Car would sputter for a few minutes on cold mornings; on first trip BMW accredited to the infamous high pressure fuel pump without verifying and replaced that; second trip they found it was the fuel injection and spark plug wires + 1 plug |
| Feb | 2011 | 36000 | 0 | The engine would stutter in idle on cold starts. BMW said there were two recalls on the car: to update the software on the ECU and clean/adjust the fuel injectors to fix stutter. |
| Aug | 2011 | 41300 | 0 | Car was idling rough sometimes on start up but the local BMW dealer said they could not replicate the problem so no fix was provided. |
| Dec | 2012 | 54000 | 0 | Car has been back for rough idle two times before this trip. This time they cleaned the injectors. BMW NA paid for it. Car is running fine now. Also replaced side mirror motors due to faulty memory. |
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 19000 | 0 | High Pressure Fuel Pump Replacement |
| Jun | 2012 | 55000 | 0 | oxygen sensor |
| Mar | 2013 | 64000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW 3-Series in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 27000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 34000 | 0 | 3 recall items. Only one I recall was some problem with the fuel pump. |
| Mar | 2012 | 36000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW 3-Series in Utah, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 52000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 54000 | 0 | CEL on, loss of power. 1-6 fuel injectors replaced as well as 1-6 spark plugs. |
| Nov | 2011 | 55000 | 0 | high pressure fuel pump replaced |
| Jan | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 40000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 40000 | 0 | Failed high pressure fuel pump. |
| Mar | 2013 | 58000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 17000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 26300 | 0 | Engine failure light came on with some loss of performance. Bad solenoid. |
| Dec | 2011 | 27000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW 3-Series in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 28000 | 0 | High Pressure Fuel Pump partial failure - car entered limp mode under hard acceleration. Dealer found three campaigns were open, including the HPFP, injectors, and software remap. HPFP replaced, 3 injectors replaced, software was remapped. |
| Oct | 2011 | 32000 | 0 | Intake manifold was fouled due to oil mist from turbo pumps. Problem resulted in mis-firing of cylinder 5 under hard acceleration. Solution was walnut shell blast. The dealer could not (or would not) diagnose this without repeated prompting |
| Mar | 2013 | 54000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW 3-Series in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 47000 | 0 | Engine trouble light came on, car went into limp mode. Dealer replaced exhaust / turbo vanous sensor, problem didn't go away. Still in shop. |
| Sep | 2010 | 50000 | 0 | Engine light came on, went into limp mode. Took to dealer with 2 miles left on 50,000 mile warranty. Turned out to be fouled plug in #5 due to bad fuel injectors. They replaced all plugs and injectors. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 80000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 81000 | 0 | Waste gate rattle problem. Dealer replaced waste gates and provided free fix for faulty oxygen sensor. |
2008 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 19000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 26000 | 0 | Rough/long starts in morning, occasional mis-fires while driving, 1 yellow check-engine light with reduced power (fine after re-start). Dealer reflashed and tested following morning. No problems since (30 days). |
| Aug | 2010 | 29000 | 0 | After dealership reflashed ECU in June 2010, Rough/long starts returned, occasional mis-fires while driving, then Service Engine Soon light stayed on continuously with reduced power. Dealer replaced 6 fuel injectors/spark plugs per BMW NA. After dealership reflashed ECU and later replaced 6 fuel injectors/spark plugs, rough/long starts returned with occasional misfires while driving, no warning lights but reduced power. Dealer replaced HP Fuel Pump with BMW NA approval. |
| Dec | 2011 | 42000 | 0 | Had 5 yellow check engine lights with reduced power at highway speeds/6th gear/low RPM. Car hesitated when accelerating in 5th or 6th. Dealer replaced 2 defective/collapsed vacuum hoses connected to turbo waste gates based on thrown code. |
| Apr | 2012 | 46000 | 0 | Experienced hesitation while accerating in 4-6th gear (6MT) between 2,000-3,000 RPM. No codes thrown. Dealer got permission from BMW NA to "walnut blast" the intake valves to remove carbron build-up -- fixed! Repair covered by warranty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 56000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 33000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 34000 | 0 | HPFP (fuel pump) failure. Never noticed longer cranks. Car did have a subtle, very intermittent rough idle for a few months prior that never worsened leading up to the day it failed completely. |
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 44000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 44000 | 0 | HPFP |
| BMW 3-Series in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 51000 | 400 | Fuel Pump |
| Mar | 2012 | 55000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 45000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 47500 | 0 | Coolant seals had a very slow leak. Covered under warranty during a recall repair. |
| Mar | 2013 | 72000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW 3-Series in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 46000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 53000 | 0 | I noticed rough running at start up and the dealer replaced the fuel pump under recall. |
| Mar | 2013 | 79000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 4000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 11000 | 0 | High Pressure Fuel Pump failure which left the car inoperable on the side of the road. It had to be towed on a flat bed truck to local BMW dealership. Took 3 days for repairs and tests. |
| Jun | 2012 | 29000 | 105 | Intake Vanos solenoid was sticking intermittently. Common problem. Purchased OEM part and repaired it myself. Problem solved. |
| Dec | 2012 | 32000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW 3-Series in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 36000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 38000 | 0 | CEL came on while driving, lost all turbo power. Car restart cleared CEL & back to normal. Occurred several times. Managed to get error code one time while car was running: "camshaft over-retarded." Dealer blamed dirty VANOS and cleaned it. |
| Aug | 2012 | 38000 | 0 | CEL came on again a week after previous shop visit for same problem. Although this time fault code read low air pressure to turbo. Dealer found pinched vacuum line and replaced it. |
| Dec | 2012 | 39000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW 3-Series in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 20000 | 0 | Check engine light, and injectors needed to be replaced(all 6 were replaced even though only 1 was found to be "sticky") |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Missouri, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 21000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2009 | 22000 | 0 | Intake and all injectors had to be replaced. |
| Mar | 2012 | 54000 | 50 | Failed water pump |
| May | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 4000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2008 | 4000 | 0 | High pressure fuel pump failure while driving. Also fuel hose became disconnected resulting in large (2-3 gallon) gasoline leak. Car died in the middle of the road and was towed. Fixed under warranty. Car had been in a week earlier for long cranks. |
| Oct | 2008 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2008 | 6000 | 0 | Fuel Pump - known problem with 335i BMWs. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| BMW 3-Series in Nevada, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2012 | 68000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 73000 | 460 | Stuttering really bad when cold, could smell fuel, unburnt fuel in exhaust. Misfire Codes on cyl 4,5,&6. Replaced fuel injectors on cyl. 4,5,&6. Oil Weeping from front top of motor near oil filter housing. Replaced gasket on oil filter housing. Oil weeping around inside of valve cover near spark plug wells. Removed and replaced valve cover gasket. |
| Jan | 2013 | 73000 | 600 | Coolant leak from hose with bad o-ring and a broken coolant tank vent screw. Leaking oil from head gaset on the driver side. Very small weep but still annoying. Speculating that it could be a stretched or broken head bolt. Replacing all heads bolts first, in hopes it fixes leak. If not head gasket is bad. |
| Feb | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 22000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 23000 | 0 | High Pressure Fuel Pump failed after only 2,000 miles. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 35000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 38000 | 0 | all lights came up |
| Dec | 2011 | 42000 | 0 | maintenance replacement of one spark plug |
| Dec | 2012 | 60000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW 3-Series in North Dakota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2008 | 9000 | 0 | High Pressure Fuel Pump went out on me and the car was undriveable. Had to have it towed to Motorwerks BMW in MSP 5 hours away, where they took 4 days to complete the repair before it was returned to me. |
| Sep | 2009 | 26000 | 0 | Check Engine Light came on twice, but after an engine restart, it went away. Then, cold starts started taking longer and longer to turn over. High Pressure Fuel Pump was replaced for a second time. |
| Jul | 2010 | 35000 | 0 | High Pressure Fuel Sensor had to be replaced in late July and after getting the car back and not being driven for a week, the car takes longer than normal start ups and white smoke is pouring out of the mufflers. Cause still to be determined |
| Aug | 2010 | 36500 | 0 | Entire Fuel system was replaced. Fuel injectors, low pressure fuel sensor, high pressure fuel pump and valves were cleaned. |
| Mar | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 45880 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 47120 | 0 | cold engine rough when ambient temps drop below freezing; all 6 fuel injectors replaced under voluntary recall |
| Mar | 2013 | 57660 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW 3-Series in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 27900 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 29140 | 0 | Car shook when idling at a red light. Also the fuel pump was making a different sound than normal - suggested to service advisor that it may be the high pressure fuel pump (the most common problem on the 335). They found no problem. |
| Sep | 2010 | 29760 | 0 | Confirmed the problem was the high pressure fuel pump and changed it Smelled oil burning from engine and noticed some smoke coming out of hood. Huge oil leak on garage floor. Brought to dealer and they said valve broken and needs to be replaced. Fixed valve but car now the computer (dme) is dead |
| Jan | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 5580 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 37820 | 0 | HPFP Died. Did complete reflash but ran only 20 minutes before stalling and long starts |
| Aug | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
414-horsepower 4.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Rhode Island, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2012 | 34000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 36000 | 50 | Engine throttle valve sensor. Christmastree of warning lights on startup; DSC, DTC, DBC, CEL, engine in limp mode. Replaced under CPO, |
| BMW 3-Series in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 19220 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 29760 | 60 | Heat shield on left exhaust was loose. Welds were broken. Heatshield was clamped. |
| Mar | 2013 | 40300 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW 3-Series in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | First odometer entry | ||
| Nov | 2009 | 0 | Warranty Repair - Replace O2 sensor | |
| Dec | 2009 | 0 | Warranty Repair - Secondary MAF sensor replaced | |
| Nov | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 33000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 35000 | 0 | Oil level sensor replaced. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in District of Columbia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 30000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 32000 | 0 | Fuel sensor was broken |
| Jul | 2012 | 36000 | 1100 | The throttle valve actuator had to be replaced |
| Nov | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 26000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 58000 | 0 | Engine started making loud whining noises at low RPMS, between 1000-2000. The noise was based on engine speed and not vehicle speed. Dealer couldn't reproduce the problem, nothing was done. |
| May | 2012 | 59500 | 75 | Cracked ignition coils on #1 and 2 cylinders. |
| May | 2013 | 64000 | 8 | Low pressure fuel sensor Loud squealing noise when engine started cold. |
2008 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2008 | 3700 | 0 | down shift not in sync with throttle response; car does not glide smoothly to a complete stop |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 15000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 20000 | 0 | Replaced noisy lifters |
| Mar | 2013 | 33000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 34000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 36000 | 0 | Noisy lifters. Replaced. |
| Mar | 2012 | 46000 | 0 | continued to have ticking noise. Dealer replaced HEAD. Subsequently, check engine light came on, and they replaced some injector. |
| Mar | 2013 | 61000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW 3-Series in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 50840 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 54560 | 0 | leaking valve cover gasket |
| Mar | 2013 | 55800 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW 3-Series in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 31000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 47000 | 0 | Reprogrammed transmission to improve shifting at low speeds Knocking sound from lifters |
| Jan | 2012 | 48000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 30000 | 0 | Had the ticking noise coming from the lifters that many people with the N52 have. Dealer replaced lifters and sound hasn't returned. |
| Feb | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 37000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 39000 | 0 | Fuel plug needed replacement was hard to remove and insert |
| Feb | 2011 | 48700 | 0 | Replaced all hydraulic valve lifters on intake and exhaust side of head. They were making ticking sounds and getting loud at times. BMW has a new part and so far engine is not ticking after the repair. Warranty repair my cost $0 |
| Dec | 2012 | 66000 | 50 | Check Engine light came on. Code was related to the ozone sensor on the radiator. The dealer had to reprogram the car computer with the latest firmware. This cleared the fault. |
| BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2008 | 620 | 0 | Engine is slightly lumpy at idle, but the engine runs fine while cruising or accelerating. Drive by wire throttle input requires slightly heavy foot to get the car moving off the line. When the car does decide to move forward, it pulls a bit hard. Smooth start off the line is impossible to achieve. No problems while cruising though. |
| Oct | 2008 | 1860 | 0 | Noticed valve-ticking noise for a few weeks and then disappeared. Didn't bother going to dealer since according to BMW service advisers, this is "normal"... this according to experiences of others in BMW forums. |
| Mar | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 0 | rattly noise from engine - not repaired, but changed oil. Was told this was normal for this model year and engine ... | |
| Jun | 2010 | 0 | Rattly noise from engine (sounds like a deisel truck). This time dealer said the valve lifter solenoids had failed and were replaced under warrnty | |
| Jul | 2011 | 26660 | 0 | Transmission hesitating and shifting rough. BMW claims the tran 'learning' software was confused/corrupted. Had to be cleared, updated from Toronto and then 'relearned the basics.' 3 days later got car back and seems OK. |
| Sep | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 24700 | 0 | Service Engine Soon light came on, software update |
| Mar | 2013 | 33000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 13000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 23000 | 0 | exhaust valve lifters |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 24000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 37000 | 114 | Thermostat was bad. Radiator fan kept coming on and stayin on. BMW usa agreed to pay 1/3, dealer paid 1/3 and I paid remaining balance. I argued this was a defective part for this positive outcome. (part failed at only 36,500 miles). |
| Mar | 2013 | 53000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 BMW 3-Series 2dr Hardtop conv.
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 33000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 35000 | 0 | Hpfp replacement. Rattling passenger seat-not fixed. Dents on passenger side-not taken care of. Rattling from underneath-told normal turbo start up operation. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 16300 | 0 | High pressure fuel pump died, car broke down and was towed to dealer. Fixed next day, no problem since. |
| May | 2011 | 21000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 4000 | 0 | Fuel pump 2nd one in a month replaced. The first was on recall that pump failed. Car in limp mode was towed. Since 2007 BMW has not made the pump right. |
| Jan | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2008 | 7000 | 0 | Gaskets between each of two turbos and catalytic converters required replacement as they allowed exhaust gasses to escape (made a lot of noise). When engine is cold and outside temperature is 50 deg F or below; automatic transmission will engage at rest with a pronounced jerk while foot is still moving from brake to accelerator. |
| Feb | 2009 | 11000 | 0 | High pressure fuel pump failed - car would not operate. |
| Jul | 2009 | 17000 | 0 | RHS muffler rattles during turns, loose structure inside muffler and will be replaced under warranty - part ordered. |
| Aug | 2009 | 19000 | 0 | One of two mufflers was replaced under mfg warranty |
| Oct | 2010 | 31000 | 0 | Replaced high pressure fuel pump; second replacement under warranty. Warranty from Mfg for 10 years. |
| Mar | 2013 | 49000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 BMW 3-Series 2dr Hardtop conv.
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 1860 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 44640 | 0 | Check engine light on. Car running jerky. Engine was cold. The problem took 20-25 of warming up for the engine to run smooth. Keyfob reported mis-firing injectors to the dealer. |
| Feb | 2012 | 45840 | 0 | Engine jerky and misfiring again. |
| May | 2012 | 47300 | 0 | Engine still misfiring ocassionally. Check engine light would go on and and then later would be off, especially after engine warmed up. |
| Mar | 2013 | 59520 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 BMW 3-Series 2dr Hardtop conv.
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 40000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 46000 | 0 | Ticking noise: Replaced exhaust camshaft hydraulic valve lifters and rockers. |
| Mar | 2013 | 59000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 10000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2009 | 17000 | 0 | Fuel pump replaced at 17K miles. Car did not start immediately when cold, 3 hours labor. |
| Jun | 2010 | 28000 | 0 | second fuel pump |
| Jul | 2010 | 29000 | 0 | another fuel pump |
| Feb | 2012 | 54500 | 0 | Turbos were replaced. |
| Jul | 2012 | 56700 | 0 | Oil sensor was bad. Car was experiencing a small leak. |
| Dec | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 22000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 23000 | 0 | Loud/noisy radiator fan, radiator fan blade(s) broken. Fan and shroud replaced under warranty. |
| Dec | 2012 | 35000 | 570 | Emissions system problem. |
| Mar | 2013 | 36000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 8000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 25000 | 0 | reprogrammed control modules (Bulletin #24 05 09 Defect code #00 24 39 01 00) to remedy hard shifting caused by erratic torque converter lock-up |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 12000 | 0 | Bad fuel injector. Replaced. |
| Mar | 2010 | 20000 | 0 | Failure of High Pressure Fuel Pump. |
| Mar | 2013 | 35000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 23000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 36000 | 0 | car would not accelerate properly above 60 mph service engine light came on..after multiple tests to confirm the issue, they clean the intake valves.. |
| Mar | 2012 | 53000 | 0 | coils in two valves failed and needed to be repaired/replaced. |
| Jun | 2012 | 57000 | 0 | replaced oxygen sensor. |
| Mar | 2013 | 71000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW 3-Series in Nevada, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 22000 | 0 | Rough shift in sport mode with moderate acceleration. More noticeable third to fourth and fourth to fifth gears. |
| Jan | 2011 | 40000 | 0 | reflash |
| Mar | 2013 | 49000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW 3-Series in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 0 | Changed Fuel Pump + Inject due to High Pressure Fuel Pump Failure | |
| Apr | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 41000 | 0 | I noticed the engine ran rough for a minute on cold, wet mornings at the same time I learned of the recall. Recall fixed the problem by replacing five of six injectors. |
| Dec | 2012 | 61000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW 3-Series in Utah, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 75000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 76500 | 1600 | oil leak found in seal near oil filter |
| Mar | 2013 | 84000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2012 | 32000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 35000 | 0 | Fuel vapor retention /ventilation system. |
| BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 21000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 22000 | 0 | ses light on, long cranks at start still drove fine reflashed, hpfp supposedly fine |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 16000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 22000 | 0 | "engine malfunction - reduced power" warning from car resulted in both VANOS (variable valve timing) solenoids being replaced. |
| Aug | 2011 | 31300 | 0 | Car would crank but not start, & check engine light was on. After many attempts, car started. Taken to dealer. Computer stored a single error, "2F49 EWS Manipulation Protection". Dealer could not replicate problem & reset code. OK since. |
| Oct | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 15000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 26000 | 0 | SI B 13 04 09 Fuel Systems SUBJECT N54 - Diagnosis of Cold Start Rough Running with Misfire Faults |
| Nov | 2010 | 42000 | 0 | long crank-related to Fuel Pump-fixed with software update |
| Dec | 2011 | 58000 | 0 | Turbo vacuum problem causing check engine lights on accel; no other symptoms; dealer said it was not covered under Certifed warranty; quoted $1400 for replacement of all vacuum hoses; declined repair pending further research. |
| Apr | 2012 | 61000 | 0 | Turbo vacuum problem when sold. Traded car because felt BMW should have covered it. |
| BMW 3-Series in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2009 | 10000 | 0 | The car experienced a misfire on cylinder #5. The dealer was unable to reproduce, so they swapped the plug, coil, and injector each to a different cylinder. If it happens again, they said they will know which part to replace. |
| May | 2009 | 11000 | 0 | A fuel injector failed on the highway, causing the engine to turn off. It took 6 days of my time for the shop to get the correct part to repair the car (they ordered the wrong part at first). |
| Jan | 2010 | 20000 | 0 | Experienced heavy engine misfire on cylinder #5 for the third time. Dealer replaced the coil pack, though they said that they were unable to reproduce the problem. Problem returned 1 week after the car was returned. It is still not resolved. |
| Feb | 2010 | 21000 | 0 | Engine misfire on cylinder 5. Replaced high pressure fuel pump, cleaned intake manifold. Problem occurred 5 days after delivery from repair, still waiting for additional appointment to try to fix it again. |
| Mar | 2010 | 23000 | 0 | Experienced engine misfire again. This time the shop said it was a software problem, and that there was no available software update to fix it. They also said that there was no guarantee of one in the future. |
| Aug | 2010 | 34000 | 0 | Experienced same engine misfire again. This time they said there was a software update, and they applied it. The problem has not returned in the two weeks since the repair, but it's still inconclusive as to whether it was successful. |
| Sep | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 8060 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2008 | 8060 | 0 | Famous limp mode that cause by the high presure fuel pump. But dealer just reset the error and refuse the problem ever exists. |
| Mar | 2009 | 8060 | 0 | |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 27000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 28000 | 0 | Faulty fuel injector causing rough running. BMW's policy is to flash the software once to see if the problem goes away, and then replace if it does not. Problem did not go away after software flash. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in South Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 32000 | 0 | Car starting to exhibit long cranks when started cold. Dealer could not replicate. |
| May | 2010 | 34000 | 0 | Car exhibited long cranks resulting in Service Engine Soon light. Dealer found code related to high pressure fuel pump. New software to fix problem. |
| Aug | 2010 | 37000 | 0 | Metallic rattle coming from flap in driver's side muffler. Driver's side muffler replaced. Car exhibited long crank at start, rough idle on start. Diagnosed as high pressure fuel pump going out. 'Fixed' w/software in previous visit. Fuel Pump Replaced this time. |
| Dec | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
414-horsepower 4.0L V8 7-speed automated manual RWD
| BMW 3-Series in New Mexico, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 17500 | 0 | idle actuator(and associated components) replaced as well as alternator belt |
| Mar | 2013 | 29000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW 3-Series in Greece | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 0 | Idle valve replacement (cost covered under warranty) | |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 4000 | 0 | DCT (Dual-clutch transmission) malfunction, could not engage 2nd, 4th & 6th gear. Problem gone after restarting the car to drop the car off at the dealership. Was told that it could just be a one-off event... |
| Feb | 2010 | 5000 | 0 | Defective fuel/idling sensor causing check engine light on, parts were replaced & has been running fine. |
| Nov | 2011 | 10000 | 0 | Car shifted itself into N & stalled while sitting at stop light, also having problem taking off from stop. Later was told that it was the engine idling sensor, was replaced under warranty but took 2 days. |
| May | 2012 | 11500 | 0 | Fuel system (inc. pump, vent & module) malfunction, causes excessive amount of fuel sent to canister repeatedly (3rd repair). Dealer still have the car at this time & working with BMW NA to fix problem! |
| Mar | 2013 | 16000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
414-horsepower 4.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 20500 | 0 | Cooling system leak |
| Mar | 2013 | 27000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 26000 | 0 | oxygen sensor went out. replaced |
| Mar | 2013 | 34000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 15000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 16000 | 0 | IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE FAILURE KNOWN ISSUE WITH M3 |
| Mar | 2013 | 55000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 19000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 28000 | 0 | The idle control valve would intermittently throw an 'increased emissions' and 'service engine soon' messages, and at one point 'reduced power.' I have read about many similar failures in this mileage neighborhood. |
| Jun | 2012 | 30000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 27000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 29000 | 0 | Hydraulic valve lifters replaced per BMW issue SIB (to subdue valve clatter at idle) |
| Mar | 2013 | 64000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 0 | Yellow temp warning light on dash illuminated while at traffic light. Car would only run in limp mode. Fault 2EFF was recorded. Dealer reported auxillary fan was cutting out. Dealer replaced electic fan. | |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2013 | 80000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 87000 | 175 | Replaced belt, belt tensioner and guide pulley. Took car in to get it "flashed" for a tail light mod, shop said that these parts were about to go. This is an easy DIY driveway job so did it myself. Saw nothing wrong with old parts. |
2008 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW 3-Series in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 26000 | 0 | Had transmission reprogrammed to address sluggish cold performance from rolling start. |
| Nov | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
168-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 3-Series in New Zealand | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 5580 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2009 | 9300 | 0 | Minimum oil warning, dealer added a litre |
| Jul | 2011 | 31000 | 1000 | Rocker Cover Gasket Leaking |
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