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BMW E70 repair costs

10 repairs that affect the E70, with real prices owners reported. Some jobs cover several chassis, so check the details on each page.

N54N55N52

Oil Filter Housing Gasket (OFHG)

The classic BMW oil leak onto the serpentine belt.

Indy shop: $350–$1,950 · 12 prices
N52N55N54

Valve Cover / Valve Cover Gasket

Gasket-only or full plastic valve cover replacement.

Indy shop: $650–$2,000 · 13 prices
N52N54N55

Electric Water Pump + Thermostat

The electric pump that strands BMW owners without warning.

Indy shop: $940–$2,035 · 8 prices
N52N54

VANOS Solenoids

Intake and exhaust VANOS solenoid valves on N52/N54.

Dealer: $500–$750 · 6 prices
Limited data
N52N55

Oil Pan Gasket

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

Indy shop: $650–$3,046 · 13 prices
Limited data
N63

N63 Valve Stem Seals

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

Indy shop: $3,000–$4,000 · 6 prices
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X5 Rear Air Suspension Bags

Sagging rear end from leaking rear air springs.

Indy shop: $497–$1,250 · 10 prices
N63

N63 Turbo Coolant Lines

Leaking turbo coolant lines in the hot-V of the twin-turbo V8.

Indy shop: $1,500 · 4 prices
M57N57

X5 35d EGR Cooler (Diesel)

Exhaust gas recirculation cooler on the X5 xDrive35d diesel.

Dealer: $2,400 · 3 prices
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Tie Rods (Inner / Outer)

Worn tie rods causing steering play; alignment needed after.

Dealer: $1,500 · 2 prices
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