What BMW repairs actually cost

Real prices owners paid at the dealer, at independent shops, and doing it themselves. 387 prices across 45 common jobs, each linked to the post it came from.

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All 45 repairs

N20 Timing Chain & Guides

Timing chain, guides and oil pump chain on the 4-cyl N20/N26.

Indy shop: $2,000–$9,700 · 14 prices

Oil Filter Housing Gasket (OFHG)

The classic BMW oil leak onto the serpentine belt.

Indy shop: $350–$1,950 · 12 prices

Valve Cover / Valve Cover Gasket

Gasket-only or full plastic valve cover replacement.

Indy shop: $650–$2,000 · 13 prices

Electric Water Pump + Thermostat

The electric pump that strands BMW owners without warning.

Indy shop: $940–$2,035 · 8 prices

F30 Coolant Expansion Tank & Coolant Lines

Cracked expansion tank, coolant flange, turbo coolant line leaks.

Indy shop: $400–$1,500 · 7 prices

VANOS Solenoids

Intake and exhaust VANOS solenoid valves on N52/N54.

Dealer: $500–$750 · 6 prices

N54 High Pressure Fuel Pump & Injectors

HPFP failure and index 12 piezo injectors on the twin-turbo N54.

Indy shop: $600–$800 · 13 prices

Oil Pan Gasket

Oil pan gasket leak; front subframe has to drop on most cars.

Indy shop: $650–$3,046 · 13 prices

Front Control Arms & Thrust Arm Bushings

Worn fluid-filled thrust arm (tension strut) bushings and front arms.

Indy shop: $300–$1,200 · 9 prices

E46 Rear Subframe Reinforcement

Welded reinforcement for torn rear subframe mounts (RACP).

Indy shop: $1,100–$4,400 · 9 prices

N63 Valve Stem Seals

Oil-burning N63 V8: valve stem seal job without pulling the heads.

Indy shop: $3,000–$4,000 · 6 prices

Rear Main Seal

Leak between engine and transmission; the transmission comes out.

Indy shop: $1,700–$3,500 · 6 prices

Water Pump (N20 / B46 / B48)

Electric pump on the N20, mechanical pump and bracket on B46/B48.

Indy shop: $980–$3,600 · 8 prices

B58 / B48 Oil Filter Housing (Coolant Leak)

Cracked plastic oil filter housing leaking coolant or oil.

Indy shop: $1,500–$3,800 · 15 prices

S65 Rod Bearings (E9x M3)

Preventive rod bearing replacement on the E90/E92/E93 M3 V8.

Indy shop: $1,700–$5,165 · 13 prices

ZF 8HP Transmission Fluid Service

Pan/filter and fluid change on the 8-speed automatic.

Indy shop: $300–$1,000 · 12 prices

Carbon Cleaning / Walnut Blasting

Removing intake valve carbon on direct-injection engines.

Indy shop: $180–$1,300 · 11 prices

X5 Rear Air Suspension Bags

Sagging rear end from leaking rear air springs.

Indy shop: $497–$1,250 · 10 prices

E9x / F3x Clutch Replacement

Clutch, with or without the dual-mass flywheel, on manual 3 Series.

Indy shop: $700–$3,830 · 15 prices

Brake Pads & Rotors (Front / All Four)

Pads, rotors and wear sensors on the F3x 3/4 Series.

Indy shop: $717–$834 · 15 prices

N54 Wastegate Rattle

Worn turbo wastegate bushings rattling on decel and at low load.

Indy shop: $650–$3,100 · 5 prices

N55 Charge Pipe

The plastic charge pipe that cracks and puts the car in limp mode.

Indy shop: $500–$1,400 · 9 prices

E9x M3 DCT Service & Reseal

Fluid, filters and pan gaskets on the M-DCT gearbox.

Indy shop: $455–$2,000 · 12 prices

E90 Power Steering Hoses & Pump

Leaking power steering hoses, reservoir or pump.

Indy shop: $333–$950 · 9 prices

Front Wheel Bearing / Hub

Humming or growling front wheel bearing.

Indy shop: $350–$950 · 7 prices

Spark Plugs & Ignition Coils (N55)

60k-mile plug change, with or without new coils.

Indy shop: $250–$1,200 · 9 prices

Engine Mounts

Hydraulic engine mounts that cause idle vibration.

Indy shop: $300–$1,455 · 12 prices

Alternator Replacement

"Charging malfunction" warning, alternator failure.

Dealer: $900–$1,200 · 7 prices

Radiator Replacement (E9x)

Leaking radiator end tanks on E9x 3 Series.

Indy shop: $230–$1,000 · 6 prices

A/C Compressor (E9x)

Seized compressor or broken pulley; includes evacuate and recharge.

Indy shop: $350–$1,750 · 8 prices

S55 Crank Hub (F80/F82/F87 M)

Keyed or pinned crank hub upgrade on the twin-turbo S55.

Indy shop: $1,200–$5,000 · 13 prices

Rear Differential Fluid Change

Drain and fill of the rear axle gear oil.

Indy shop: $150–$280 · 7 prices

Front Differential Fluid (xDrive)

Drain and fill of the front axle differential on xDrive cars.

Indy shop: $150 · 3 prices

Transfer Case Fluid (xDrive)

Drain and fill of the ATC transfer case oil.

Indy shop: $400–$450 · 6 prices

Transfer Case Actuator (xDrive VTG)

External actuator / longitudinal torque module on ATC transfer cases.

Dealer: $263–$5,700 · 6 prices

Driveshaft Flex Disc (Guibo)

Rubber coupling between the transmission (or TC) and the propshaft.

Indy shop: $600 · 5 prices

N20 / N26 Turbocharger Replacement

Turbo + integrated exhaust manifold on the 4-cyl N20/N26.

Indy shop: $3,500 · 7 prices

Door Lock Actuator

Central locking actuator that fails to lock/unlock with the fob.

Indy shop: $300–$500 · 6 prices

Window Regulator (Cable Type)

Cable regulator that drops the glass into the door.

Indy shop: $300–$500 · 4 prices

Battery Replacement & Registration

AGM battery swap plus DME registration on IBS-equipped BMWs.

Indy shop: $350–$600 · 8 prices

PDC Parking Sensor

Ultrasonic park-distance sensor in the bumper.

Dealer: $661–$1,124 · 5 prices

Adaptive Headlights / AHL Module

Adaptive xenon/LED leveling and cornering faults.

Indy shop: $400–$800 · 10 prices

Blower Motor / Final Stage Resistor

HVAC fan dead, stuck on high, or only some speeds work.

Indy shop: $200–$600 · 5 prices

Serpentine Belt, Tensioner & Idler

Accessory drive belt kit: belt, automatic tensioner and idler pulley.

Indy shop: $100 · 3 prices

Sunroof Drain Cleaning

Clogged panoramic / sunroof drains that leak into the cabin.

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