2003 BMW 3 Series Reliability

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325i Sedan (2.5L 6-cyl. 5-speed Manual)

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Reliability Rating for 2003 BMW 3 Series by Identifix

Ratings Key

Minimal Problems

Moderate Problems

Significant Problems

	Rating	Comments
Engine		An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Ignition Coils, and a periodic problem is failure of the Crankcase Ventilation Valve and Pressure Regulator Assembly. The cost to repair the Crankcase Ventilation Valve and Pressure Regulator Assembly is estimated at $350.00 for parts and $295.00 for labor. The cost to repair the Ignition Coils is estimated at $480.00 for parts and $65.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension		A occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Front Control Arm Mounts. The cost to repair the Front Control Arm Mounts is estimated at $157.00 for parts and $143.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall		4 out of 5

Reliability Ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overviewed bellow.

Reliability History for BMW 3 Series by Identifix

	2001	2002	2003	2004	2005
Engine
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall

Reliability Ratings by Identifix is based from repair shop-reported issues. Though this data may be for years prior to model you are researching, it exposes how reliable this model platform has been historically.