BMW Maintenance Costs by Model
3 models tracked · Brand average $1,330/yr · ACI model estimates
BMW vehicles cost an average of $1,330 a year to maintain across the 3 models tracked by AutoCostIndex, ranging from the 3 Series at $1,241 to the X5 at $1,458. Figures are modeled estimates at 12,000 miles a year with independent-shop labor, covering scheduled maintenance and expected repairs but not fuel, insurance, or depreciation.
Known for 3 years of included factory maintenance keeps early ownership cheap. Worth watching: out-of-warranty gasket, cooling, and electronics repairs are the real cost. Every BMW we track, ranked cheapest-first by average annual maintenance cost.
| Model | Avg annual | 10-yr total | Overall rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 3 Series | $1,241 | $12,410 | #50 of 52 |
| BMW X3 | $1,290 | $12,895 | #51 of 52 |
| BMW X5 | $1,458 | $14,575 | #52 of 52 |
About these figures
Averages cover vehicle ages 1–10 at 12,000 miles a year with independent-shop pricing, from the ACI maintenance model. Open any model page for the cost-by-age curve, common service pricing, and a calculator that adapts the numbers to your driving. Full detail on the methodology page.