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2008 model and the waterpump failed. | 178 | 14.00% | |
2008 model and the waterpump is ok. | 196 | 15.42% | |
2009 model and the waterpump failed. | 67 | 5.27% | |
2009 model and the waterpump is ok. | 196 | 15.42% | |
2010 model and the waterpump failed. | 18 | 1.42% | |
2010 model and the waterpump is ok. | 87 | 6.85% | |
2011 model and the waterpump failed. | 75 | 5.90% | |
2011 model and the waterpump is ok. | 177 | 13.93% | |
2012 model and the waterpump failed. | 53 | 4.17% | |
2012 model and the waterpump is ok. | 103 | 8.10% | |
2013 model and the waterpump failed. | 25 | 1.97% | |
2013 model and the waterpump is ok. | 96 | 7.55% | |
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02-03-2013, 02:04 PM | #45 |
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02-03-2013, 09:19 PM | #46 | |
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02-05-2013, 07:40 PM | #50 |
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2009 135i....55K miles...original pump. No issues yet!
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02-05-2013, 08:23 PM | #51 |
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April 2008 build, 66K miles and my water pump is fine. Tuned since about 20K miles. Progressively been adding mods over time, last one was meth since about 50-55K miles.
I've always heard to expect the water pump to fail by 100K miles, usually around 80K based on older generation models and friends who have had them. Knocking on wood for mine... though I got the warranty extended to 100K so I'm kinda hoping it just fails by then so I can just replace it already.
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02-07-2013, 06:22 PM | #52 |
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Can anyone comment on this? I'm trying to decide if having my local garage mechanic pro-actively replace the water pump and thermostat is safer and more cost effective. Rather not have this fail in the middle of driving, tow the car and be without it while BMW fixes it and rips my wallet a new one if it can be prevented. What are you guys planning on doing?
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02-08-2013, 07:43 AM | #53 |
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2009 135 with about 110K (crazy huh?). My pump hasn't gone bad yet (knock on wood). Is there a DIY around here? Something I could do? I've come up short using the search button.
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02-08-2013, 08:37 AM | #54 | |
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02-08-2013, 10:00 AM | #55 | |
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Btw... you can buy a new BMW (dealer)pump & thermostat from one of our forum sponsors for under $500 for both! That is a much better price than $1,200 that some have paid stranded at a dealer in Timbuktu. I am almost at the right miles to start thinking about doing a waterpump replacement as well. Humm.... Dack
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02-10-2013, 04:18 PM | #56 | |
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02-10-2013, 05:42 PM | #57 |
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It would be nice in this poll to know the engine and if the car is modded. A modified/tuned 135i is going to dump a lot more heat than something else.
Does anyone know the mode of failure? Is it an impeller? Electronics? Given the temps these engines run, I can understand why there may be early failures. |
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02-19-2013, 11:29 AM | #62 |
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So far we're averaging a 12.5% failure rate(all models). By far most are 2008 model years. Keep up voting guys!
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02-19-2013, 11:35 AM | #63 |
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I have just under 10k miles on my 2011 1M, no failure.
I had just under 30k miles on my old 2011 N51 128i before I sold that, and there had yet to be a water pump failure. Give it time lol.
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02-19-2013, 12:18 PM | #64 |
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Mine just failed at 106,000kms... It also had the dinan tune for most of its life
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02-26-2013, 10:01 AM | #66 |
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I was at my dealer today picking up some brake rotors for my e39... I asked them how long the electric water pumps last. I told them a friend of mine with an early ('08 or '09) 335i just had his water pump die at 90K miles. And they said... of course... at anything over 60K miles and your on borrowed time. So.... I think 60K or 70K is gonna be when I change mine.
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