BMW F10 repair costs
9 repairs that affect the F10, 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
N52N55
Oil Pan Gasket
Oil pan gasket leak; front subframe has to drop on most cars.
Indy shop: $650–$3,046 · 13 prices
Limited data
N63
N63 Valve Stem Seals
Oil-burning N63 V8: valve stem seal job without pulling the heads.
Indy shop: $3,000–$4,000 · 6 prices
Limited data
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
ZF 8HP Transmission Fluid Service
Pan/filter and fluid change on the 8-speed automatic.
Indy shop: $300–$1,000 · 12 prices
Limited data
N54N55N20
Carbon Cleaning / Walnut Blasting
Removing intake valve carbon on direct-injection engines.
Indy shop: $180–$1,300 · 11 prices
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