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BMW N55 Rear Main Seal cost
Rear Main Seal on a BMW with the N55 engine typically costs $1,800 at an independent shop or $2,400 at a BMW dealer, based on 2 real owner-reported prices.
Last updated · 2 reported prices from 2 cited sources
Leak between engine and transmission; the transmission comes out. These are only the prices reported for the N55. See the general Rear Main Seal page for every BMW model.
Limited data: 2 reported prices from 2 sources, and no DIY price found yet. Use the general repair page for more context.
The independent quote bundles the rear main seal with the oil filter housing gasket and oil pan gasket (2012 135i manual). The dealer quote is a 2012 X5 35i service advisor quote.
Typical cost
Ranges are the lowest and highest real prices in the table below. Estimates are shown but left out of the ranges. Shop prices include parts and labor unless noted.
Every N55 price we found
| Price | Where | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,800 | Indy | SoCal shop quote: rear main seal + OFHG + oil pan gasket, 2012 135i manual | [1] |
| $2,400 | Dealer | Dealer service advisor quote if the leak is the main seal ($2,400), 2012 X5 35i (N55) | [2] |
Symptoms
- Oil dripping where the engine meets the transmission
- Oil on the bellhousing or under-tray
- Burning smell if oil reaches the exhaust
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Common questions
How much does BMW N55 Rear Main Seal cost?
Rear Main Seal on a BMW with the N55 engine typically costs $1,800 at an independent shop or $2,400 at a BMW dealer, based on 2 real owner-reported prices.
How much does BMW N55 Rear Main Seal cost at a BMW dealer?
Dealer prices we found for the N55 ranged $2,400 (1 data point).
How much does an independent shop charge for BMW N55 Rear Main Seal?
Independent shop prices for the N55 ranged $1,800 (1 data point).
How long does Rear Main Seal take?
DIY: about 9 hrs without a lift on a 335xi auto; about 5 hrs with a lift and transmission jack on a 335i (source 6).
Sources
- Need your opinion on maintenance issues (n55) (1Addicts)
- Oil Pan Gasket Leak (2012 X5 35i) (Xoutpost)
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