Timing · BMW 3 Series · Premium

BMW 3 Series timing chain kit cost

£1,000 – £2,730Independent garage · United Kingdom
Book time 7.5 – 15 hMain dealer £1,385 – £4,345Parts £550 – £1,380Difficulty Professionals only

By country

CountryPartsLabourIndependent garageMain dealer
France€600 – €1,500€490 – €1,350€1,090 – €2,850€1,405 – €4,050
Belgium€610 – €1,530€450 – €1,275€1,060 – €2,805€1,340 – €3,865
SwitzerlandCHF 810 – CHF 2,025CHF 825 – CHF 2,250CHF 1,635 – CHF 4,275CHF 2,055 – CHF 5,785
Germany€600 – €1,500€600 – €1,800€1,200 – €3,300€1,590 – €4,800
Austria€620 – €1,545€640 – €1,875€1,255 – €3,420€1,650 – €4,785
Spain€580 – €1,455€340 – €975€920 – €2,430€1,120 – €3,240
Italy€590 – €1,470€300 – €900€890 – €2,370€1,090 – €3,110
Portugal€580 – €1,455€265 – €750€845 – €2,205€1,045 – €3,015
Netherlands€610 – €1,530€565 – €1,575€1,175 – €3,105€1,490 – €4,240
United Kingdom£550 – £1,380£450 – £1,350£1,000 – £2,730£1,385 – £4,345

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 £910 – £2,460.

A chain has no replacement interval, but some engines are known for early stretch (VW 1.4 TSI EA111, BMW N47). A rattle on cold start is the typical sign.

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 – £1,160Clutch 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 timing chain kit bmw 3 series cost?

At an independent garage, expect £1,000 to £2,730, parts and labour included. Main dealer: £1,385 – £4,345.

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: 7.5 – 15 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.