2004 BMW 3 Series
Typical repair costs
- Battery replacement $150–$320
- Cabin air filter replacement $48–$103
- Check-engine light diagnosis $100–$200
- Engine air filter replacement $30–$75
- Front brake pads $200–$350
- Front brake pads and rotors $335–$625
National guide ranges for independent shops, before tax, typical for most cars. Prices for this exact car vary. Estimate a repair for your car →
Fuel economy
| Trim | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 325ci | 13.2 | 8.8 | 11.2 L/100 km |
| 325ci | 13.8 | 9.5 | 11.9 L/100 km |
| 325ci | 12.0 | 8.1 | 10.3 L/100 km |
| 325ci Convertible | 14.2 | 9.5 | 12.1 L/100 km |
| 325ci Convertible | 14.3 | 9.7 | 12.2 L/100 km |
| 325ci Convertible | 12.8 | 8.7 | 10.9 L/100 km |
| 325i | 13.2 | 8.8 | 11.2 L/100 km |
| 325i | 13.8 | 9.5 | 11.9 L/100 km |
| 325i | 12.0 | 8.1 | 10.3 L/100 km |
| 325xi | 13.6 | 9.5 | 11.8 L/100 km |
| 325xi | 13.7 | 9.9 | 12.0 L/100 km |
| 330ci | 13.2 | 8.6 | 11.1 L/100 km |
| 330ci | 13.7 | 9.5 | 11.8 L/100 km |
| 330ci | 13.0 | 8.7 | 11.0 L/100 km |
| 330ci Convertible | 13.6 | 9.0 | 11.6 L/100 km |
| 330ci Convertible | 14.4 | 10.1 | 12.4 L/100 km |
| 330ci Convertible | 13.3 | 8.9 | 11.3 L/100 km |
| 330i | 13.2 | 8.6 | 11.1 L/100 km |
| 330i | 13.7 | 9.5 | 11.8 L/100 km |
| 330i | 13.0 | 8.7 | 11.0 L/100 km |
| 330xi | 13.3 | 8.8 | 11.3 L/100 km |
| 330xi | 14.6 | 10.2 | 12.6 L/100 km |
Official: NRCan Fuel Consumption Ratings.
Recalls
Recalls are listed by model and year and may not apply to every vehicle. Check your VIN on the official recall site.
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Airbag
Transport Canada 2020009 ·
This recall is for certain vehicles that had an airbag inflator replaced as a part of an earlier recall campaign. This recall provides a final repair. Long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the...
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Airbag
Transport Canada 2015230 ·
2023 Update - BMW has updated this recall and issued a do not drive advisory for all vehicles that that not yet been repaired. Long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in...
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Airbag
Transport Canada 2014587 ·
BMW Canada is conducting a voluntary Safety Improvement Campaign concerning the driver's airbag inflator on certain vehicles equipped with Takata airbags. BMW will replace the driver's inflator on affected vehicles. This action is not being conducted under the requirements of the...
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Airbag
Transport Canada 2014299 ·
On certain vehicles, the passenger (frontal) airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of inj...
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Lights And Instruments
Transport Canada 2011322 ·
Certain vehicles may experience the loss of one or more rear lamp functions (tail, brake, turn signal) on the portion of the rear lamp assemblies that are mounted in the body (the portion of the lamps mounted on the trunk are not affected). Failure of any rear lamp function may...
Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database; U.S. recalls from NHTSA.
Maintenance schedule
CarDoc doesn’t have the manufacturer schedule for this model yet. Follow the schedule in your owner’s manual.
Specs
- Body type
- Coupe, Sedan, Wagon
- Engines
- 2.5 L 6-cylinder, 3.0 L 6-cylinder
- Fuel
- Gas
- Transmissions
- Manual 5-spd, Automatic (S5), Automatic (S6), Manual 6-spd
- Drivetrains
- RWD, AWD