BMW E90 repair costs
34 repairs that affect the E90, with real prices owners reported. Some jobs cover several chassis, so check the details on each page.
Oil Filter Housing Gasket (OFHG)
The classic BMW oil leak onto the serpentine belt.
Valve Cover / Valve Cover Gasket
Gasket-only or full plastic valve cover replacement.
Electric Water Pump + Thermostat
The electric pump that strands BMW owners without warning.
VANOS Solenoids
Intake and exhaust VANOS solenoid valves on N52/N54.
N54 High Pressure Fuel Pump & Injectors
HPFP failure and index 12 piezo injectors on the twin-turbo N54.
Oil Pan Gasket
Oil pan gasket leak; front subframe has to drop on most cars.
Front Control Arms & Thrust Arm Bushings
Worn fluid-filled thrust arm (tension strut) bushings and front arms.
Rear Main Seal
Leak between engine and transmission; the transmission comes out.
S65 Rod Bearings (E9x M3)
Preventive rod bearing replacement on the E90/E92/E93 M3 V8.
Carbon Cleaning / Walnut Blasting
Removing intake valve carbon on direct-injection engines.
E9x / F3x Clutch Replacement
Clutch, with or without the dual-mass flywheel, on manual 3 Series.
N54 Wastegate Rattle
Worn turbo wastegate bushings rattling on decel and at low load.
N55 Charge Pipe
The plastic charge pipe that cracks and puts the car in limp mode.
E9x M3 DCT Service & Reseal
Fluid, filters and pan gaskets on the M-DCT gearbox.
E90 Power Steering Hoses & Pump
Leaking power steering hoses, reservoir or pump.
Front Wheel Bearing / Hub
Humming or growling front wheel bearing.
Engine Mounts
Hydraulic engine mounts that cause idle vibration.
Alternator Replacement
"Charging malfunction" warning, alternator failure.
Radiator Replacement (E9x)
Leaking radiator end tanks on E9x 3 Series.
A/C Compressor (E9x)
Seized compressor or broken pulley; includes evacuate and recharge.
Rear Differential Fluid Change
Drain and fill of the rear axle gear oil.
Driveshaft Flex Disc (Guibo)
Rubber coupling between the transmission (or TC) and the propshaft.
Door Lock Actuator
Central locking actuator that fails to lock/unlock with the fob.
Window Regulator (Cable Type)
Cable regulator that drops the glass into the door.
Battery Replacement & Registration
AGM battery swap plus DME registration on IBS-equipped BMWs.
PDC Parking Sensor
Ultrasonic park-distance sensor in the bumper.
Adaptive Headlights / AHL Module
Adaptive xenon/LED leveling and cornering faults.
Blower Motor / Final Stage Resistor
HVAC fan dead, stuck on high, or only some speeds work.
Serpentine Belt, Tensioner & Idler
Accessory drive belt kit: belt, automatic tensioner and idler pulley.
Sunroof Drain Cleaning
Clogged panoramic / sunroof drains that leak into the cabin.
X5 35d EGR Cooler (Diesel)
Exhaust gas recirculation cooler on the X5 xDrive35d diesel.
O2 / Oxygen Sensor Replacement
Upstream (pre-cat) or downstream O2 sensor on BMW turbo engines.
Tie Rods (Inner / Outer)
Worn tie rods causing steering play; alignment needed after.
Rear Wheel Bearing
Pressed-in rear wheel bearing on RWD/xDrive 3 Series.
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