Servicing · BMW 3 Series · Premium

BMW 3 Series oil and filter change cost

£105 – £220Independent garage · United Kingdom
Book time 0.5 – 1 hMain dealer £140 – £335Parts £70 – £130Difficulty Manageable

By country

CountryPartsLabourIndependent garageMain dealer
France€75 – €140€40 – €90€115 – €230€145 – €320
Belgium€75 – €145€40 – €85€115 – €230€140 – €310
SwitzerlandCHF 100 – CHF 190CHF 70 – CHF 150CHF 170 – CHF 340CHF 210 – CHF 455
Germany€75 – €140€50 – €120€125 – €260€160 – €370
Austria€75 – €145€55 – €125€130 – €270€165 – €370
Spain€75 – €135€30 – €65€100 – €200€120 – €265
Italy€75 – €135€25 – €60€100 – €195€120 – €260
Portugal€75 – €135€20 – €50€95 – €185€115 – €250
Netherlands€75 – €145€45 – €105€125 – €250€155 – €335
United Kingdom£70 – £130£40 – £90£105 – £220£140 – £335

What changes the price

On the BMW 3 Series, access takes on average 25% more time than the average for its class (premium), where the range is £100 – £200.

Price mostly depends on oil volume and the grade the manufacturer requires (0W20, 5W30 C3, VW 504.00…). A diesel SUV engine can take 5.5 to 7 litres.

BMW 3 Series: other repairs

Full manufacturer service£250 – £595Front brake pads£115 – £270Front brake discs and pads£285 – £635Rear brake pads£125 – £285Timing belt kit with water pump£465 – £1,160Timing chain kit£1,000 – £2,730Clutch kit£670 – £1,615Clutch and dual-mass flywheel£1,295 – £2,740Car battery£180 – £400Alternator£410 – £1,065Starter motor£305 – £880Front shock absorbers£345 – £795EGR valve£390 – £1,085Diesel particulate filter (DPF)£940 – £2,730Turbocharger£1,055 – £2,790Water pump£215 – £690Air conditioning regas£95 – £260Head gasket£820 – £2,225Diesel injector£350 – £970Catalytic converter£625 – £2,030Spark plugs£85 – £290

Frequently asked questions

How much does a oil and filter change bmw 3 series cost?

At an independent garage, expect £105 to £220, parts and labour included. Main dealer: £140 – £335.

What is book time?

It is the reference time set for a given job. Garages bill that time even if they work faster. If a quote shows far more hours than book time, ask why. BMW 3 Series: 0.5 – 1 h.

Why is the dealer more expensive?

Dealer hourly rates run 40 to 60% higher on average, and genuine parts cost more than their original-equipment equivalents. Under EU rules, servicing outside the dealer network does not void the manufacturer warranty.

Data updated October 2026. Indicative estimate. MecaScan cannot see your vehicle: always have a diagnosis confirmed by a professional, and never work on brakes, steering or airbags without the skills.