BMW 3 Series Maintenance Costs
A BMW 3 Series will cost about $13,230 for maintenance and repairs during its first 10 years of service.
This is more than the industry average for luxury sedan models by $1,511. There is also a 40.39% chance that a 3 Series will require a major repair during that time. This is 0.83% worse than similar vehicles in this segment. The chart below illustrates how these costs and repair probabilities will increase over time.
BMW 3 Series Maintenance Costs
Year | Major Repair Probability | Annual Costs |
---|---|---|
1 | 4.17% | $446 |
2 | 6.91% | $519 |
3 | 7.75% | $656 |
4 | 13.69% | $863 |
5 | 19.61% | $999 |
6 | 22.06% | $1,276 |
7 | 23.80% | $1,780 |
8 | 30.77% | $2,019 |
9 | 34.00% | $2,178 |
10 | 40.39% | $2,494 |
11 | 62.56% | $2,563 |
12 | 77.82% | $2,942 |

BMW 3 Series Maintenance Schedule
Mileage | Recommended Maintenance |
---|---|
16,000 | Cabin Replace Air Filter, Change Oil and Filter |
25,000 | |
30,000 | |
32,000 | Replace Air Filter, Service Battery/cables, Cabin Replace Air Filter, Change Oil and Filter |
45,000 | Spark Plugs Replacement |
48,000 | Replace Air Filter, Cabin Replace Air Filter, Change Oil and Filter |
50,000 | |
60,000 | Spark Plugs Replacement |
64,000 | Replace Air Filter, Service Battery/cables, Cabin Replace Air Filter, Change Oil and Filter |
75,000 | |
80,000 | Cabin Replace Air Filter, Change Oil and Filter |
90,000 | Spark Plugs Replacement |
96,000 | Replace Air Filter, Service Battery/cables, Cabin Replace Air Filter, Change Oil and Filter |
100,000 | Transmission Fluid Service |
112,000 | Cabin Replace Air Filter, Change Oil and Filter |
120,000 | Spark Plugs Replacement, Oxygen Sensor Replacement |
125,000 | |
128,000 | Replace Air Filter, Service Battery/cables, Cabin Replace Air Filter, Change Oil and Filter |
135,000 | Spark Plugs Replacement |
144,000 | Replace Air Filter, Cabin Replace Air Filter, Change Oil and Filter |
150,000 | Brake Pads Replacement |
Other BMW 3 Series Costs of Ownership
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