Common BMW OBD Codes
BMW vehicles frequently experience VANOS (variable valve timing) faults, oxygen sensor failures, and EVAP leak codes. As mileage increases, misfire codes from aging ignition coils and intake air leaks are very common across the 3 Series and 5 Series.
Most Common BMW Diagnostic Codes
System Too Lean (Bank 1)
Typical cost: $75 - $1200
System Too Lean (Bank 2)
Typical cost: $75 - $1200
Intake Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced (Bank 1)
Typical cost: $50 - $2000
Intake Camshaft Position Timing Over-Retarded (Bank 1)
Typical cost: $50 - $1800
Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold
Typical cost: $200 - $2500
Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
Typical cost: $100 - $2500
Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
Typical cost: $50 - $1200
Cylinder 2 Misfire Detected
Typical cost: $50 - $1200
Evaporative Emission Control System Very Small Leak Detected
Typical cost: $15 - $500
Oxygen Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction (Bank 1, Sensor 1)
Typical cost: $100 - $350
Oxygen Sensor Slow Response (Bank 1, Sensor 1)
Typical cost: $100 - $400
Popular BMW Models
The codes listed above are commonly reported across these BMW models. Actual codes may vary by model year and engine type.
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