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BMW F30 repair costs

43 repairs that affect the F30, with real prices owners reported. Some jobs cover several chassis, so check the details on each page.

N20

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
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
N20N55B46

F30 Coolant Expansion Tank & Coolant Lines

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

Indy shop: $400–$1,500 · 7 prices
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N52N55

Oil Pan Gasket

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

Indy shop: $650–$3,046 · 13 prices
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Front Control Arms & Thrust Arm Bushings

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

Indy shop: $300–$1,200 · 9 prices
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N52N54N55

Rear Main Seal

Leak between engine and transmission; the transmission comes out.

Indy shop: $1,700–$3,500 · 6 prices
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N20B46B48

Water Pump (N20 / B46 / B48)

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

Indy shop: $980–$3,600 · 8 prices
B58B48

B58 / B48 Oil Filter Housing (Coolant Leak)

Cracked plastic oil filter housing leaking coolant or oil.

Indy shop: $1,500–$3,800 · 15 prices

ZF 8HP Transmission Fluid Service

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

Indy shop: $300–$1,000 · 12 prices
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N54N55N20

Carbon Cleaning / Walnut Blasting

Removing intake valve carbon on direct-injection engines.

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

E9x / F3x Clutch Replacement

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

Indy shop: $700–$3,830 · 15 prices
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Brake Pads & Rotors (Front / All Four)

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

Indy shop: $717–$834 · 15 prices
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N55N20

N55 Charge Pipe

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

Indy shop: $500–$1,400 · 9 prices
N55

Spark Plugs & Ignition Coils (N55)

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

Indy shop: $250–$1,200 · 9 prices
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N20N52N54

Alternator Replacement

"Charging malfunction" warning, alternator failure.

Dealer: $900–$1,200 · 7 prices
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Rear Differential Fluid Change

Drain and fill of the rear axle gear oil.

Indy shop: $150–$280 · 7 prices
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Front Differential Fluid (xDrive)

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

Indy shop: $150 · 3 prices
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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
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Driveshaft Flex Disc (Guibo)

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

Indy shop: $600 · 5 prices
N20N26

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
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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
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Adaptive Headlights / AHL Module

Adaptive xenon/LED leveling and cornering faults.

Indy shop: $400–$800 · 10 prices
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Blower Motor / Final Stage Resistor

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

Indy shop: $200–$600 · 5 prices
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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.

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B48B46B58

Oil Change / Oil Service

Engine oil and filter service on modern BMWs (dealer, indy, DIY).

Indy shop: $100–$120 · 8 prices

Brake Fluid Flush / Service

The every-2-years brake fluid service BMW reminds you about.

Indy shop: $175–$250 · 15 prices

Coolant Flush / Coolant Service

Drain, fill and bleed of BMW coolant.

Dealer: $185–$300 · 3 prices
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B58

B58 Water Pump (Coolant Pump)

Mechanical coolant pump and support on the 3.0L B58 six.

Indy shop: $1,200–$2,300 · 5 prices
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B58

B58 Valve Cover Replacement

Leaking plastic valve cover / gasket on the B58 inline-six.

Indy shop: $1,500–$3,500 · 5 prices
B58B48B46

Spark Plugs & Ignition Coils (B58 / B48)

Plug change, with or without coils, on G-series and late F-series cars.

Dealer: $950–$1,000 · 3 prices
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N20N55B46

Low Pressure Fuel Pump (In-Tank)

The in-tank pump that causes stalling and limp mode on F30s and others.

Dealer: $1,200 · 3 prices
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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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A/C Condenser Replacement

Leaking or rock-damaged condenser at the front of the car.

Indy shop: $1,700 · 2 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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Rear Wheel Bearing

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

Indy shop: $414–$491 · 4 prices

xDrive Front CV Axles

Front axle shafts on xDrive 2/3/4 Series and X models.

Indy shop: $4,500 · 3 prices
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