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BMW F30 3 Series Water Pump Replacement cost

Water Pump Replacement on a BMW F30 3 Series typically costs $1,200 at an independent shop, $1,339 at a BMW dealer, or about $165 in parts DIY, based on 3 real owner-reported prices.

Last updated October 20, 2026 · 3 reported prices from 2 cited sources

Electric pump on the N20, mechanical pump and bracket on B46/B48. These are only the prices reported for the F30 3 Series (320i, 328i, 328d, 330i, 335i, 340i). See the general Water Pump (N20 / B46 / B48) page for every BMW model.

F30 F31 F34

Limited data: 3 reported prices from 2 sources. Use the general repair page for more context.

Typical cost

BMW dealer

$1,339

Median $1,339 · 1 data point

Independent shop

$1,200

Median $1,200 · 1 data point

DIY (parts/tools)

$165

Median $165 · 1 data point

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 F30 3 Series price we found

Price	Where	Details	Source
$1,339	Dealer	Dealer LABOR only, 4.4 hrs ($1,338.92), B46/B48 mechanical pump	[1]
$1,200	Indy	Indy, F30 328i, Pierburg pump, incl. tax and supplies	[2]
$165	DIY	OEM pump from FCP Euro (B4x mechanical)	[1]

Symptoms

Overheating warning
Coolant leak at the front of the engine (B48 pump/bracket)
Low coolant message
Electric fan running hard

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Common questions

How much does BMW F30 3 Series Water Pump Replacement cost?

Water Pump Replacement on a BMW F30 3 Series typically costs $1,200 at an independent shop, $1,339 at a BMW dealer, or about $165 in parts DIY, based on 3 real owner-reported prices.

Does this cover the 320i, 328i, 328d, 330i, 335i, 340i?

These are prices reported for the F30 3 Series, sold as the 320i, 328i, 328d, 330i, 335i, 340i. Each row in the table names the car when the poster did, so check that it matches yours.

How much does BMW F30 3 Series Water Pump Replacement cost at a BMW dealer?

Dealer prices we found for the F30 3 Series ranged $1,339 (1 data point).

How much does an independent shop charge for BMW F30 3 Series Water Pump Replacement?

Independent shop prices for the F30 3 Series ranged $1,200 (1 data point).

Can I do Water Pump Replacement on my F30 3 Series myself?

Owners who did it themselves or bought parts reported $165.

Water Pump (N20 / B46 / B48) on other models and engines

BMW N20

2 reported prices

BMW B46/B48