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2008 model and the waterpump failed. 175 13.99%
2008 model and the waterpump is ok. 194 15.51%
2009 model and the waterpump failed. 65 5.20%
2009 model and the waterpump is ok. 194 15.51%
2010 model and the waterpump failed. 18 1.44%
2010 model and the waterpump is ok. 87 6.95%
2011 model and the waterpump failed. 73 5.84%
2011 model and the waterpump is ok. 172 13.75%
2012 model and the waterpump failed. 52 4.16%
2012 model and the waterpump is ok. 103 8.23%
2013 model and the waterpump failed. 23 1.84%
2013 model and the waterpump is ok. 95 7.59%
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      06-30-2014, 01:17 PM   #199
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Water Pump Fail

At 83,000 miles (2009 135) the water pump failed and left me stranded on the side of the road 60 miles out of town. $1350 for independent garage to replace. The brand new replacement BMW water pump failed (plastic cracked) when mechanic went for test drive. Have to wait one more day for second new water pump.
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      07-04-2014, 12:00 PM   #200
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I already voted in here so I don't know how to change my vote, but mine just crapped out on me yesterday.

March 2008 build N54 135i, just under 60K miles on it. Towed to an indy but will know tomorrow if they're supplying parts or I am, b/c I can get everything from ECS for $567 shipped (including Tstat kit, coolant). Their labor rate is $96/hr, if it's a 4hr job then $384 + $567 (parts) = $951 total.
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      07-16-2014, 01:16 PM   #201
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Water pump failed on me this past weekend (7/5/2014):

2008 135i N54
58,900 miles
Covered under CPO warranty

Cruising down the highway and the yellow temp warning light popped on, then almost immediately the yellow light went to red and car went into limp mode. The warranty ends in September, so I guess I'm lucky it went out now.
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      07-30-2014, 12:20 AM   #202
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The brand new replacement BMW water pump failed (plastic cracked) when mechanic went for test drive. .

Those things are slippery and can break pretty easily when you drop them.


08' 135i
70k miles
Replaced under platinum extended warranty.


If you've actually made it past 75k on your stock waterpump just change it so you don't end up stranded.
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      08-15-2014, 10:08 PM   #203
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2008 N54 just failed on the way home from work this evening. I was lucky enough to catch it on a side street at about 10MPH and idled into a parking space within a few seconds.

Just under 60K Miles.
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      08-25-2014, 04:01 PM   #204
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2008 82k on the odo. Waterpump failed and left me on the side of the road. Had it towed to an indy shop that I trust, will cost me $1000
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      09-08-2014, 09:02 AM   #205
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2009 wih a tad over 76,000 miles. Failed while on the track. Getting it done soon. Dismantling the car today.
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      09-13-2014, 11:05 AM   #206
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2008 135 with 78K miles. Failed on wednesday
Purchased the following to do the DIY
Water pump: $372
http://parts.bmwofbridgewater.com/p/...517632426.html
Thermostat: $48.50
http://www.am-autoparts.com/2008/BMW...85/675358.html

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      09-13-2014, 03:07 PM   #207
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2008 135 with 78K miles. Failed on wednesday
Purchased the following to do the DIY
Water pump: $372
http://parts.bmwofbridgewater.com/p/...517632426.html
Thermostat: $48.50
http://www.am-autoparts.com/2008/BMW...85/675358.html
WoW! That's a good price! Sorry your pump failed. But at least you are getting a deal on the parts. Let us know about the replacement parts quality. ?

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      09-17-2014, 04:54 PM   #208
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2009 wih a tad over 76,000 miles. Failed while on the track. Getting it done soon. Dismantling the car today.
Sorry to hear your pump failed Nic.


On the lighter/funnier side... a picture our friend took of Nic's misfortune.


ADAC Gelbe Engel(yellow angels)...
Name:  Nics broken waterpump  10710512_10152270784731971_2428097444918266900_o.jpg
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and a little bit later...
Name:  Nic  10552476_10204180791616328_6338177389966121567_n.jpg
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      09-18-2014, 06:37 AM   #209
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WoW! That's a good price! Sorry your pump failed. But at least you are getting a deal on the parts. Let us know about the replacement parts quality. ?

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Part quality was Spot On. No issues at all with fitment. Took about 4 hours to do the whole job... That was only because I didn't have drive on ramps, a lift and my Jack doesn't/didnt fit under the car's Jack points. Once it was up it was Cake draining the coolent and removing the first few bolts...

Dropped the Sway bar, Unscrewed the Power steering hose and moved it out of the way, removed all of the bolts except the one on the side of the radiator. drained fluid from the bottom pump hose. Pulled off last bolt(took Forever because i didn't have a socket joint.. had to borrow one)... pulled apart, put back together then ran the process to purge the system twice. started her up and good to go. Drove her to work this morning.
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      09-18-2014, 07:50 AM   #210
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Thanks for the update @pattielipp

My buddy Nic(above) said the same thing about that upper water pump bolt. What a PITA is was. I would also re-check your coolant level in a day or two. I am sure the system might need a little bit more. Check it when the engine is cold.

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      09-24-2014, 02:07 AM   #211
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Sorry to hear your pump failed Nic.


On the lighter/funnier side... a picture our friend took of Nic's misfortune.


ADAC Gelbe Engel(yellow angels)...
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and a little bit later...
Attachment 1092285
Where's the love.........lol
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      10-01-2014, 12:13 PM   #212
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Change my vote!!

2008, 82K failed on way to work. Guess I'm one of the lucky ones.
local shop, former BMW master tech, oem parts (pump, thermo, bolts) 1200 out the door + 37 on Hyuandai Sonata rental.

Could be worse. Could be this guy below


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2009 wih a tad over 76,000 miles. Failed while on the track. Getting it done soon. Dismantling the car today.
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      10-01-2014, 02:39 PM   #213
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Change my vote!!

2008, 82K failed on way to work. Guess I'm one of the lucky ones.
local shop, former BMW master tech, oem parts (pump, thermo, bolts) 1200 out the door + 37 on Hyuandai Sonata rental.

Could be worse. Could be this guy below
LMAO!!!!!!!!!!! Good one Uber.

I paid $560 for parts (german conversion from 460 euros) and did it myself. No need for rental, took the wife's SUV ;-) . No damage to the engine since it immediately went to limp mode and shut down.

In fact, going back to the 'Ring this Sunday. Car has been running fine for over a week now.
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LMAO!!!!!!!!!!! Good one Uber.

I paid $560 for parts (german conversion from 460 euros) and did it myself. No need for rental, took the wife's SUV ;-) . No damage to the engine since it immediately went to limp mode and shut down.

In fact, going back to the 'ring this Sunday. Car has been running fine for over a week now.
My worst nightmare. Being on the track, having a great day and then having the car take a dump. Worse yet all the tracks I go to a long way from home.

Picked my car up this afternoon, so quick turn around and I saved a vacation day.
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      10-09-2014, 07:50 AM   #215
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08 135i
Water pump failed at 57k miles
I was omw to court as this happened, I was late and my car broke down. Bad day for me.
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      10-13-2014, 08:56 PM   #216
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failed, no warning. 57,000km (35,000 miles)

2008, n54.
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      10-18-2014, 03:42 PM   #217
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08 135i N54 / Build date 6/08

Water pump failed at around 57k miles.

No sign of it failing before hand. Luckily was only around 3 miles from home so was able to limp it home after letting it cool for several hours.

About $500 in parts to repair.
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      10-19-2014, 10:13 AM   #218
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My car only has 12,400 miles on it, so it doesn't say much about when one might expect a failure.

Someone might do some arithmetic and find out what is the average failure rate in miles by year and then overall.

A problem is BMW might have upgraded the pump to a different design, so averages might be worthless. Another consideration is driving habits. The pumps of aggressive drivers will be worked harder.

Besides the water pump, I wonder how long the timing chain, VANOS solenoids, and plugs are good for?
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      10-29-2014, 10:48 PM   #219
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Still no 128i failures............hmmmmmmmm
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well it finally decided to crap out on me..

08 135i with 77,7xx miles.

Ran fine on the 2-3 mile drive to work today. Otw home right before i got to my house I hear my engine fan was blowing full force. Obviously knew something wasn't right. Ran codes and had p2e81 and p2e82. Cleared them then went on a test drive which I didn't make it 500 feet down the road and noticed a quick spike in engine temp. I hurried and turned around then pulled up and ran codes again and had the same thing.

Monday was b12 kit install
tuesday was professional detail
this weekend is blue angels in FL.

Had to cancel appointments and hopefully i can get it fixed before the weekend.
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