BMW 540i Repair & Maintenance Costs
A guide to repairs, service, and maintenance costs for your BMW 540i
The annual maintenance cost of a BMW 540i is $798. Repair and maintenance costs vary depending on age, mileage, location and shop.
Most Common BMW 540i Problems
BMW 540i vehicles have 17 reported problems.The most commonly reported BMW 540i problem is: Valve Cover, Intake Manifold, PCV Plate Oil Leaks
Engine oil leaks commonly develop from both valve cover gaskets, intake manifold, and pcv plate after about 60,000...
Leaks are known to develop in the cooling system. it is common to see more than one part recommended for...
BMW 540i Repairs and Prices
BMW 540i
Air Filter Replacement
$117 - $171
BMW 540i
Alternator Replacement
$1,610 - $2,040
BMW 540i
Blower Motor Replacement
$953 - $1,158
BMW 540i
Ignition Switch Replacement
$235 - $300
BMW 540i
Timing Chain Tensioner Replacement
$434 - $489
BMW 540i
Windshield Washer Pump Replacement
$199 - $303
BMW 540i
Oxygen Sensor Replacement
$756 - $1,028
BMW 540i
Control Arm Replacement
$3,089 - $3,765
BMW 540i
Air Bag Occupant Sensor Replacement
$737 - $996
BMW 540i
Backup Warning System Sensor Replacement
$1,105 - $1,298
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Average
The BMW Reliability Rating is 2.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 30th out of 32 for all car brands. This rating is based on an average across 345 unique models. The average annual repair cost for a BMW is $968, which means it has average ownership costs. The other factors that contribute to BMW reliability include an average of 0.9 visits to a repair shop per year and a 15% probability of a repair being severe.
Most Common BMW 540i Questions
There are 243 related questions for BMW 540i vehicles. RepairPal's professional community answers hundreds of questions each day. Below are the most commonly asked BMW 540i questions.
Wondering if i should use bars leaks repair coolant leaks formula for my 97 e39 540i radiator leak. seems to be...
Started about 3 years ago. dealer could not find a cause so they upgraded software. that seemed to fix the issue for...
BMW 540i Recalls
BMW 540i vehicles have 26 known recalls. The most common recall is: Driver's Front Air Bag Defective.
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