BMW F30 3 Series repair costs
2012–2019 · 320i/328i/330i/335i/340i, RWD and xDrive (N20, N26, N55, B46/B48, B58)
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10 jobs we price for the F30
| N20 timing chain replacement Covers: N20/N26: 2012–15 328i/428i/528i/X3 28i |
N20 / N26 | $3,416–$4,858 owners paid $3,550–$5,000 | $2,769–$3,101 owners paid $2,375–$2,832 | $406–$738 parts only | 8 |
| B58 / B48 oil filter housing (coolant leak) Covers: B58/B48: 2016+ 340i/540i/X3 M40i/X5 40i, 330i |
B58 and B46/B48 | $2,465–$4,010 owners paid $2,825–$3,950 | $1,225–$2,101 owners paid $1,800–$3,300 | $350–$715 parts only | 21 |
| N55 oil filter housing gasket (OFHG) Covers: N55: 2011–18 335i/435i/535i/X3/X5 35i |
N55 | $1,492–$1,970 | $610–$760 owners paid $648–$763 | $50–$200 parts only | 15 |
| N55 valve cover / valve cover gasket (PCV) Covers: N55: 2011–18 335i/435i/535i/X5 35i |
N55 | $2,017–$2,557 owners paid $1,450–$2,076 | $1,225–$1,547 owners paid $930–$1,625 | $350–$672 parts only | 14 |
| B58 valve cover / PCV failure Covers: B58: 2016+ 340i/440i/540i/X3 M40i/X5 40i |
B58; one B46/B48 point included and labeled | $3,128–$5,052 owners paid $3,049–$4,450 | $1,248–$2,352 | $198–$672 parts only | 4 |
| N52 / N54 / N55 electric water pump + thermostat Covers: N55 (2015 F30 335i basis); N52/N54 similar |
N52, N54, N55 | $1,841–$2,250 | $758–$1,259 | $478–$923 parts only | 8 |
| N55 oil pan gasket Covers: N55 RWD: 335i/435i/535i (xDrive estimated separately below) / xDrive (AWD) 335i/435i |
N55 | $1,705–$2,900 | $1,066–$2,020 owners paid $1,588–$1,900 | $76–$120 parts only | 7 |
| VANOS solenoids (intake / exhaust) Covers: N55 (pair, intake + exhaust) |
N20, N52, N54, N55, B46/B48, B58 | $973–$1,199 | $549–$703 | $374–$493 parts only | 1 |
| Front control arms / thrust arms (F30/F32 3 & 4 Series) Covers: F30/F32: all 4 front arms (lower + thrust) / xDrive |
All F30/F31/F32/F34/F36 | $2,714–$3,874 | $1,145–$1,816 | $400–$700 parts only | 2 |
| Engine mounts (F30 335i N55) Covers: F30 335i RWD (xDrive below) / 335i xDrive |
N55, F30 335i RWD and xDrive | $1,556–$2,483 | $780–$1,295 | $272–$644 parts only | 3 |
Dealer and indie columns are estimates for your area (national average until you enter a ZIP), across every model and drivetrain version we price. "Owners paid" is the middle 50% of sourced owner prices where we have at least 3. DIY is parts only. Tap a column header to sort.
Where a job's price differs by model or drivetrain, the range spans the versions that fit the F30 (see "Covers"). Some jobs also apply to other chassis, so check the details on each job page.
Maintenance prices for the F30
Oil service: typical dealer prices by engine size, published BMW Value Service prices from 16 US dealers, and indie and DIY estimates. Most F30 models: 4- and 6-cylinder $119.99 tier; 328d diesel "Other" (most common published prices; check your VIN).
BMW Value Service prices: published dealer prices for brakes and spark plugs, by dealer and region.
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