2000 BMW 3-Series 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 | |
| 2000 | BMW 3-Series | 28 3-Series, 9.0 months of data per 3-Series, average 142600 miles 96 |
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2000 BMW 3-Series
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| BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 168000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2008 | 169000 | 200 | Failed a/c compressor and replaces belts. Squeaking noise from the compressor. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 103540 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 104160 | 30 | Hose between radiator and expansion tank cracked and threw coolant all over the engine bay. Easy to repair. Purchased part online (not from BMW dealer...too expensive). |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2000 BMW 3-Series 4dr Wagon
170-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 126000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 127000 | 178 | Multiple issues with the emissions system. Replace faulty Fuel Breather Control Valve, Evap Control Valve, and, as required, the interconnecting hoses. Each part was tested prior to replacement. |
| Mar | 2011 | 127000 | 500 | Replaced expansion tank. Plastic was brittle and broke which lead to radiator fluid leaking. I was informed that I will soon require replacement hoses for the radiator and replacement for the front bushings (crack in rubber - second time) |
| Apr | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2002 | 0 | Blower Final Stage Resistor replaced. Left Visor Vanity Light Switch replaced. | |
| Oct | 2003 | 0 | Auxillary Fan replaced. | |
| Dec | 2003 | 0 | Front Control Arm Bushings replaced. | |
| Nov | 2006 | 516 | Pulse Generator replaced. | |
| Jan | 2008 | 100 | Troubleshooting 3rd brake light not working. Windshield Washer Pump. | |
| May | 2008 | 759 | Air Conditioning service. | |
| Sep | 2008 | 37 | Front Badge replaced. | |
| Oct | 2008 | 103 | Power Steering Pump and Serpentine Belts replaced. LED Third Brake Light replaced. | |
| Jul | 2009 | 267 | Right Rear Window Regulator replaced. | |
| Sep | 2009 | 671 | Fuel Pump and Filter replaced. | |
| Dec | 2009 | 478 | Oxygen Sensors (pre-cat) replaced. | |
| May | 2010 | 70 | Cabin Air Filter replaced. Valve Cover Gasket replaced. | |
| Jul | 2011 | 1154 | Water Pump, Coolant Expansion Tank, Upper Radiator Hose replaced. Oil and Filter changed. Left Front Window Regulator repaired. | |
| Aug | 2011 | 72 | Air Conditioning recharged. Blower Final Stage Resistor replaced. | |
| Sep | 2011 | 45 | Sunroof Shade Clips replaced. | |
| Apr | 2012 | 131700 | 495 | They replaced the evaporative system valve (by the intake manifold), gas cap, and crankcase ventilation hose. The check engine light is off now. |
| May | 2012 | 134300 | 250 | One ignition coil replaced. Six spark plugs replaced. Oil change. |
| Jul | 2012 | 139300 | 535 | Replaced lower control arm bushings. |
| Oct | 2012 | 146000 | 300 | Replaced the Idler wheel. The bearing had failed. |
| Feb | 2013 | 154000 | 330 | Replaced the driver's window regulator. |
| Mar | 2013 | 156000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2000 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
193-horsepower 2.8L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2007 | 92000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2007 | 93000 | 1000 | Pulley imploded causing belt to fail causing fan clutch to fail. Result is overheating of engine and loss of waterpump and coolant. Luckily, no major engine damage--only needed to replace belt, pulleys, fan clutch, and coolant. |
| Sep | 2007 | 105000 | 250 | replace bushings |
| Dec | 2007 | 111000 | 300 | Seat belt tensioner sensor bad causing Airbag light to go on. |
| May | 2008 | 120000 | 400 | Rear differential bushing replaced. |
| Sep | 2008 | 129000 | 160 | cam sensors |
| Dec | 2008 | 135000 | 0 | Normal brake job. |
| Feb | 2009 | 140000 | 30 | Cleaned carbon buildup off throttle plate. |
| Jul | 2010 | 169000 | 150 | window regulator |
| Mar | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 151000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 160000 | 150 | Replaced LCA bushings. |
| Mar | 2013 | 186000 | 50 | Cracked coolant reservoir |
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 138000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 141300 | 70 | Window regulators needed to be replaced on both sides in the back. |
| Dec | 2012 | 148000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW 3-Series in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 168000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 170000 | 950 | Diagnose bad ride, noise. Replaced shocks. Repaired rust. |
| Aug | 2010 | 172700 | 1600 | Suspension repaired. |
| Jul | 2011 | 184300 | 550 | Damaged bushings replaced. |
| Nov | 2011 | 185000 | 500 | Surface rust repaired and repainted. |
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2007 | 105000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2008 | 107000 | 460 | Battery died due to broken alternator. Car has to be towed. Replaced alternator. |
| Apr | 2008 | 110000 | 180 | Car stalled due to failed fuel pump. Replaced fuel pump. |
| Mar | 2013 | 192000 | 2000 | Auto tranny lost reverse. |
| Apr | 2013 | 193000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2000 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
193-horsepower 2.8L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 109000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 116000 | 110 | oil level sensor failed and was replaced |
| Sep | 2011 | 120000 | 100 | exhaust camshaft position sensor |
| Jul | 2012 | 133000 | 150 | Broken rear strut mount. |
| Dec | 2012 | 139000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 284000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 291000 | 180 | THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR WENT OUT WHICH WAS LOCATED IN THROTTLE BODY. HAD TO REPLACE ENTIRE THROTTLE. |
| Mar | 2012 | 200000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 1020 | Replaced expansion tank, radiator cap and coolant- tank was leaking. Replaced lower control arms on right and left sides, control arm bushings, and tie rod. | |
| Apr | 2011 | 1300 | Replaced all belts, tensioner pulley, idler pulley and AC tensioner pulley. Clutch and clutch master cylinder replaced. | |
| May | 2011 | 225 | Replaced broken wiper lever- lever made of cheap plastic- broke off in middle. | |
| Oct | 2011 | 118000 | 546 | Radiator fan failed, causing overheating and upper radiator hose to burst. Fan and hose replaced. |
| Nov | 2011 | 121500 | 546 | Window regulators for two of windows broke- regulator assembies (2) replaced. |
| Dec | 2011 | 125000 | 550 | Wiper switch broke and was replaced. |
| Mar | 2012 | 128300 | 260 | Battery was dead and had to be replaced; 24 codes came up, codes checked and computer reset. |
| Jun | 2012 | 132000 | 1500 | Brake indicator light came on- pads, rotors, calipers replaced on all four wheels- all four tires replaced due to cord showing- front alignment needed adjustment. |
| Oct | 2012 | 137300 | 467 | CEL on, rough idle, and car overheating- dealer replaced sensor and cracked hose- decided to sell car and not fix cracked radiator- Note: one day after "fix" rough idle returned. |
| Apr | 2013 | 150000 | 450 | Radiator fan broke- took to shop. |
2000 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 113000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 114000 | 600 | Fuel pump failure |
| Nov | 2011 | 126000 | 300 | Coilpack Waterpump |
| BMW 3-Series in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 62000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 62000 | 850 | Cooling sytem leak in coolant reservoir tank. Decided to replace 11 year old hoses, tank and radiator since rad. had plastic components also. Also replaced water pump. |
| Mar | 2013 | 72000 | 100 | Drivers side airbag sensor malfunction. Corrosion in wiring to dlc plug. The sensor connections were cleaned of corrosion and and the code was reset. |
| BMW 3-Series in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 500 | oil pan craked, had to be replaced | |
| Oct | 2010 | 140000 | 675 | brakes and control arm. 200$ 4 brand new tires installed 475$ car would not start, had to replace the fuel pump. 425$ |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Kentucky, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 152000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 156000 | 160 | 1 day at shop / Had lights DSC and limp mode / Cleaned idle control valve it was successful. |
| Dec | 2009 | 178000 | 120 | Got check engine light, had oxygen sensor codes, replaced both pre-catalytic oxygen sensors. |
| Jan | 2010 | 180000 | 40 | Noticed windshield washer fluid puddle and found weep hole on windshield washer pump leaking, replaced pump. |
| Feb | 2010 | 182000 | 200 | Had valve cover gasket leak. Replaced worn valve cover gasket, vanos seals, spark plugs. |
| Jul | 2010 | 189000 | 600 | Radiator found leaking. Replaced radiator, hoses, expansion tank. Exhaust cam sensor cause of "check engine" light. Replaced exhaust cam sensor. |
| Dec | 2011 | 211000 | 400 | Oil separator needed replacement, engine codes appeared with various sensors pointing to the oil separtor. |
| Dec | 2012 | 227000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2012 | 14000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 79500 | 31 | REAR MUFFLER RUBBER MOUNT REPLACED |
| Dec | 2012 | 145000 | 0 | Belt pulleys lubricated |
| Mar | 2013 | 147000 | 30 | Car vibrated at idle speeds. Air Mass Meter Boot had a small hole. Air Mass Meter Boot was replaced. Vibrations gone. |
| BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 114000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2008 | 122000 | 175 | Windshield washer pum replaced. |
| Nov | 2008 | 122000 | 3500 | Xenon headlight replaced. |
| Mar | 2010 | 123000 | 550 | Replaced turn signal lamp. Could not be performed by owner. |
| Aug | 2010 | 123000 | 350 | Rear window stuck |
| Mar | 2011 | 131000 | 180 | Replaced windshield washer pump. |
| Apr | 2011 | 132000 | 500 | Water leak repaired |
| Jul | 2011 | 132000 | 3800 | Broken valve spring required tearing down and rebuilding engine |
| Jun | 2012 | 141000 | 15000 | Steering hoses were replaced |
| Sep | 2012 | 143000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2000 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 147000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 149000 | 70 | No heat from heater. Replaced heater control valve. |
| Sep | 2012 | 161000 | 50 | Lower control arm bushings (lollipops) worn - replaced. |
| Apr | 2013 | 168000 | 200 | Classic cracked expansion tank. Replaced Thermostat and expansion tank cap while in there. Right turn signal would intermittently stay on |
| BMW 3-Series in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2007 | 79000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2007 | 84000 | 150 | Left rear window regulator cables came off track and window was stuck half open. Right rear window regulator cables came off track and snapped the carrier. The window was able to be moved by hand. This was 10 days after the other side went. |
| Dec | 2007 | 89000 | 115 | Speedometer and MPG gauges stopped responding, ABS & traction control turned off. Left rear wheel speed sensor was replaced and all systems returned to normal. |
| Aug | 2008 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 125000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 126000 | 50 | Replaced leaking windshield washer pump. |
| BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 204000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 206000 | 40 | Water pump broke |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2007 | 116000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2007 | 118000 | 82 | water pump and belts |
| Dec | 2007 | 126000 | 0 | check engine light pcv valve & O2 sensors |
| Jan | 2008 | 127000 | 250 | Camshaft position sensor. |
| Feb | 2009 | 142000 | 500 | Cooling system header tank. Front control arms and bushings. |
| Feb | 2011 | 166500 | 31 | leaking ps hose |
| Jun | 2011 | 168000 | 850 | front shocks/struts rebuilt rear calipers |
| Dec | 2011 | 172000 | 0 | Window regulator |
| Mar | 2012 | 175000 | 43 | valve cover gasket |
| Sep | 2012 | 180000 | 65 | upper coolant hose PLASTIC bleeder broke |
| BMW 3-Series in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 98000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 99000 | 1000 | Replaced power steering pump. |
| Aug | 2011 | 106000 | 250 | Window regulator. Also did maintenance. |
| Sep | 2012 | 114000 | 300 | level sensor replaced window regulator replacement |
| Mar | 2013 | 120000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 135000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 144000 | 850 | Replaced Front Control Arm Brackets, Rear Upper Shock Mounts, Rear Wheel Bearing. |
| Mar | 2013 | 156000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2000 BMW 3-Series 4-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
| BMW 3-Series in Wyoming, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 183000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2008 | 184000 | 1260 | ABS-ATC system 3 lights on, reset does not stick. Other problem needs dealer computer to fix. |
| Dec | 2008 | 187000 | 2600 | ABS-ATC system. Airbag dash light on bcse of faulty seatbelt sensor cost >300$ |
| Apr | 2009 | 187000 | 140 | left hand driver seat belt pretensioner |
| May | 2009 | 187000 | 0 | front right strut leaking, sold car |
| BMW 3-Series in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2007 | 130000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2007 | 138000 | 808 | Front struts and strut mounts replaced. They had not been replaced for the life of the vehicle. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 98000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2008 | 100000 | 265 | Gear leaver sometimes would not shift into gear. The leaver became loose and would not shift into gear if it was lifted up. Oil light (yellow) was coming on indicating low oil level, but the dipstick showed oil level full. Replace oil level sensor. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Sweden | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 142600 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 142600 | 0 | rusted rear brake lines |
2000 BMW 3-Series 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 50000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2007 | 52000 | 400 | Coolant expansion tank and upper hose ruptured. |
| Jan | 2008 | 57000 | 450 | Replaced coolant pump and thermostat since the pump starting to make noise. |
| Feb | 2009 | 76000 | 450 | Replaced oil filter housing gasket. |
| BMW 3-Series in Utah, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2007 | 73000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2008 | 74000 | 111 | No reverse (see noreverse.org). I have that ZF 5HP19 tranny, and my reverse drum has failed. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2007 | 101000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 118000 | 0 | The water pump ceased and the radiator expansion tank exploded releasing all the coolant. The vehicle is no longer functioning. Sold it. |
2000 BMW 3-Series 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| BMW 3-Series in Queensland, Australia | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 75640 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2009 | 76260 | 80 | Roof rain gutter has broken away on both sides. Replacement quote over $1300. Dealer used glue to hold in place as a temporary measure, apparently a fairly common problem. |
| Jun | 2009 | 78120 | 340 | Window lifter replaced. Plastic parts broken. Part replaced using guide posted by someone on internet. Rain gutter on roof sides reattached with screws. Previous reglueimg attempt by dealer unsuccessful. |
| Feb | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2000 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
193-horsepower 2.8L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 126000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 137000 | 3000 | broken springs, and brake job |
| Mar | 2011 | 148000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2000 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
170-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 100000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2009 | 109000 | 350 | Changed control arms and bushings (bad ball joint). Noticed bad handling after on lift for new tires. replaced them myself. |
| Jan | 2010 | 119300 | 100 | Check Engine Light showed idle control valve stuck closed. Cleaned and replaced. Then bad idle with cylinder misfire. Replaced all spark plugs. Likely that ignition coil boot is cracked. |
| Sep | 2010 | 125000 | 1000 | Radiator leak (complete cooling overhaul), replaced ccv and hoses, VANOS, valve cover gasket, HID Xenon lights, & control arm bushings. This car is high maintenance. |
| Mar | 2011 | 130000 | 200 | Power steering pump broke. Replaced by me. |
| May | 2011 | 130000 | 50 | replaced oil filter housing gasket and oil pan gasket |
| Feb | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 36000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 38000 | 629 | Water pump leaking badly. Could have lasted some weeks, but not taking the risk. |
| Mar | 2013 | 50000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2000 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
170-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2012 | 113000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 115000 | 140 | Electrical connector to hot water valve had open circuit, caused A/C to blow hot air Replaced electric radiator fan |
| Sep | 2012 | 118000 | 140 | Replaced fuel pump |
| Mar | 2013 | 127000 | 650 | Persistent driveability problems that may or may not be related to an aftermarket intake. |
| BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 127000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 131000 | 350 | Shock rusted through. Door locks work intermittently. Cause are two relays in GM unit. Shop wanted to replace entire unit. Investigating source in Torrance, CA that will just replace the relays. |
| Sep | 2010 | 132000 | 25 | Cell phone antenna gasket failed |
| Oct | 2010 | 135000 | 1800 | Shocks and struts failed and leaking. Replaced all including mounts. New tires. |
| Dec | 2010 | 141000 | 1400 | Water pump failure drive shaft support bearing failure |
| Oct | 2011 | 158000 | 503 | Expansion Tank Failure |
| Jan | 2012 | 159000 | 600 | replaced LCAs Coolant Leak |
| Mar | 2012 | 161000 | 875 | Original Clutch finally failed. Had it replaced and it still had a good deal of material left. Fork broke, pilot bearing OK, but replaced anyway. |
| Dec | 2012 | 185000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW 3-Series in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 125860 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 126480 | 1908 | Repair: e46 rear subframe cracks repaired ($1,656) & rear subframe reinforcement kit installed ($252). Clutch; shift rod replaced. Shocks, tie rods (2), lower control arm bushings, trailing arm bushings replaced. Oil level sensor replaced. Rear pads & rotors replaced. Antenna replaced. |
| Mar | 2011 | 150660 | 2400 | radiator. water pump. belts. tensioner.expansion tank. first replacement of radiator in 11 years. first expansion tank. third water pump.2nd tensioner. 2nd belts. |
| Jul | 2011 | 155620 | 750 | Door lock actuator driver side dead. No replace. Using key. |
| Mar | 2013 | 133300 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 123000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 143000 | 700 | Headlight out; it was repaired. Rear subframe was tearing out of body. Second time it happened. BMW paid part of the cost, and the rest was paid for by the repair shop that BMW had paid to fix the same issue on my car back in 2006. Since subframe was already out of the car, I decided to pay for the differential and subframe bushings to be replaced, which was roughly $600. |
| BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 150000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 160000 | 2400 | The DME went bad |
| Jul | 2012 | 162700 | 1300 | Wheel bearings replaced in the rear tires Camshaft sensor, valve gasket replaced Replace cv joints Windshield washer pump replaced |
| Dec | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
1999.5 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Victoria, Australia | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2012 | 140740 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 141740 | 381 | Water Pump failed and chewed up both Belts. Had it towed to BMTech. Inspected and told the cooling system was failing and leaks so need overhaul at $2000. Only had water pump & belts replaced as overhaul was too costly. Cooling System had leaks after leaving mechanic. Replaced Thermostat with housing, Upper & Lower hoses, Radiator, Expansion Tank, ET Cap, Water Pump. No more leaks but coolant level low warning on dash. Bleeding to attempt fix. |
| Apr | 2013 | 143840 | 80 | Transmission stuck in Gear 2. Hard Link error so gears not changing at correct speeds or engine rpm. Mechanic reset engine and transmission computers/sensors and had computer relearn correct program. Car repaired after reset. |
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