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BMW E92 repair costs

25 repairs that affect the E92, 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
N54

N54 High Pressure Fuel Pump & Injectors

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

Indy shop: $600–$800 · 13 prices
Limited data

Front Control Arms & Thrust Arm Bushings

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

Indy shop: $300–$1,200 · 9 prices
Limited data
S65

S65 Rod Bearings (E9x M3)

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

Indy shop: $1,700–$5,165 · 13 prices
N54N55N20

Carbon Cleaning / Walnut Blasting

Removing intake valve carbon on direct-injection engines.

Indy shop: $180–$1,300 · 11 prices
Limited data
N52N54N55

E9x / F3x Clutch Replacement

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

Indy shop: $700–$3,830 · 15 prices
Limited data
N54

N54 Wastegate Rattle

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

Indy shop: $650–$3,100 · 5 prices
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S65

E9x M3 DCT Service & Reseal

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

Indy shop: $455–$2,000 · 12 prices
N52N54S65

E90 Power Steering Hoses & Pump

Leaking power steering hoses, reservoir or pump.

Indy shop: $333–$950 · 9 prices
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Front Wheel Bearing / Hub

Humming or growling front wheel bearing.

Indy shop: $350–$950 · 7 prices
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N52N54N55

Engine Mounts

Hydraulic engine mounts that cause idle vibration.

Indy shop: $300–$1,455 · 12 prices
N20N52N54

Alternator Replacement

"Charging malfunction" warning, alternator failure.

Dealer: $900–$1,200 · 7 prices
Limited data
N51N52N54

Radiator Replacement (E9x)

Leaking radiator end tanks on E9x 3 Series.

Indy shop: $230–$1,000 · 6 prices
Limited data
N52N54

A/C Compressor (E9x)

Seized compressor or broken pulley; includes evacuate and recharge.

Indy shop: $350–$1,750 · 8 prices

Rear Differential Fluid Change

Drain and fill of the rear axle gear oil.

Indy shop: $150–$280 · 7 prices
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Driveshaft Flex Disc (Guibo)

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

Indy shop: $600 · 5 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
Limited data
N52N54N55

Serpentine Belt, Tensioner & Idler

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

Indy shop: $100 · 3 prices
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Sunroof Drain Cleaning

Clogged panoramic / sunroof drains that leak into the cabin.

Limited data
N54N55

O2 / Oxygen Sensor Replacement

Upstream (pre-cat) or downstream O2 sensor on BMW turbo engines.

Indy shop: $200 · 4 prices
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Rear Wheel Bearing

Pressed-in rear wheel bearing on RWD/xDrive 3 Series.

Indy shop: $414–$491 · 4 prices

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