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2004 BMW 3 Series Wagon - Reliability

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2003 BMW 3 Series 325i Rwd 4dr Sport Wagon Shown View photos

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

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Reliability Rating for 2004 BMW 3 Series Wagon by Identifix

Ratings Key Minimal Problems Moderate Problems Significant Problems
  Rating Comments
Engine Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Crankcase Ventilation Valve and Pressure Regulator Assembly and Valve Cover Gasket. Failure of the Valve Cover Gasket applies to (325Ci) only.

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 Valve Cover Gasket is estimated at $34.00 for parts and $117.00 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 An 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 $294.00 for parts and $169.00 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.
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 Wagon by Identifix

  2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
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.

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