Electrical · BMW 3 Series · Premium

BMW 3 Series starter motor cost

£305 – £880Independent garage · United Kingdom
Book time 1.5 – 3 hMain dealer £390 – £1,310Parts £230 – £600Difficulty Hard

By country

CountryPartsLabourIndependent garageMain dealer
France€250 – €650€80 – €280€330 – €930€405 – €1,285
Belgium€255 – €665€75 – €265€330 – €930€400 – €1,255
SwitzerlandCHF 340 – CHF 880CHF 140 – CHF 470CHF 475 – CHF 1,345CHF 575 – CHF 1,795
Germany€250 – €650€100 – €375€350 – €1,025€440 – €1,440
Austria€260 – €670€105 – €390€365 – €1,060€450 – €1,450
Spain€245 – €630€55 – €205€300 – €835€355 – €1,100
Italy€245 – €635€50 – €190€295 – €825€350 – €1,080
Portugal€245 – €630€45 – €155€285 – €785€340 – €1,055
Netherlands€255 – €665€95 – €330€350 – €990€425 – €1,330
United Kingdom£230 – £600£75 – £280£305 – £880£390 – £1,310

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 £290 – £825.

BMW 3 Series: other repairs

Oil and filter change£105 – £220Full 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 – £1,065Front 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 starter motor bmw 3 series cost?

At an independent garage, expect £305 to £880, parts and labour included. Main dealer: £390 – £1,310.

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: 1.5 – 3 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.