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BMW E90 3 Series Water Pump & Thermostat Replacement cost
Water Pump & Thermostat Replacement on a BMW E90 3 Series typically costs $940–$2,035 at an independent shop, $3,199 at a BMW dealer, or $600–$800 in parts DIY, based on 5 real owner-reported prices.
Last updated · 5 reported prices from 2 cited sources
The electric pump that strands BMW owners without warning. These are only the prices reported for the E90 3 Series (325i, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 335i, 335d). See the general Electric Water Pump + Thermostat page for every BMW model.
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 E90 3 Series price we found
| Price | Where | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3,199 | Dealer | BMW dealer quote, 2008 E90 | [1] |
| $2,035 | Indy | Shop quote incl. hoses and bolts, 2007 E93 | [1] |
| $940 | Indy | Paid at indy, N55 335i, parts + 2 hrs labor (GA) | [1] |
| $1,000 | Indy | N52: ~$500 FCP kit + hoses, $500 indy install (SoCal, 2020) | [1] |
| $600–$800 | DIY | Parts, E90 325xi (N52); owner calls it "a huge PITA" | [2] |
Symptoms
- Engine overheating warning / reduced power
- Electric fan running at full speed
- Coolant temperature climbing in traffic
- Pump fault codes (e.g. 2E81-2E85 on N5x)
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Common questions
How much does BMW E90 3 Series Water Pump & Thermostat Replacement cost?
Water Pump & Thermostat Replacement on a BMW E90 3 Series typically costs $940–$2,035 at an independent shop, $3,199 at a BMW dealer, or $600–$800 in parts DIY, based on 5 real owner-reported prices.
Does this cover the 325i, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 335i, 335d?
These are prices reported for the E90 3 Series, sold as the 325i, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 335i, 335d. Each row in the table names the car when the poster did, so check that it matches yours.
How much does BMW E90 3 Series Water Pump & Thermostat Replacement cost at a BMW dealer?
Dealer prices we found for the E90 3 Series ranged $3,199 (1 data point).
How much does an independent shop charge for BMW E90 3 Series Water Pump & Thermostat Replacement?
Independent shop prices for the E90 3 Series ranged $940 to $2,035 (3 data points).
Can I do Water Pump & Thermostat Replacement on my E90 3 Series myself?
Owners who did it themselves or bought parts reported $600 to $800.
Electric Water Pump + Thermostat on other models and engines
Sources
- $2,035 for a waterpump/thermostat replacement?? (Reddit r/E90)
- Mechanic quoted me $1200 for waterpump and thermostat change. Is this reasonable? (Reddit r/BmwTech)
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