Engine · BMW 3 Series · Premium

BMW 3 Series turbocharger cost

£1,055 – £2,790Independent garage · United Kingdom
Book time 4 – 7.5 hMain dealer £1,325 – £4,025Parts £830 – £2,115Difficulty Professionals only

By country

CountryPartsLabourIndependent garageMain dealer
France€900 – €2,300€245 – €675€1,145 – €2,975€1,390 – €4,040
Belgium€920 – €2,345€225 – €640€1,145 – €2,985€1,375 – €3,985
SwitzerlandCHF 1,215 – CHF 3,105CHF 415 – CHF 1,125CHF 1,630 – CHF 4,230CHF 1,960 – CHF 5,610
Germany€900 – €2,300€300 – €900€1,200 – €3,200€1,485 – €4,415
Austria€925 – €2,370€320 – €940€1,245 – €3,305€1,535 – €4,465
Spain€875 – €2,230€170 – €490€1,040 – €2,720€1,230 – €3,575
Italy€880 – €2,255€150 – €450€1,030 – €2,705€1,220 – €3,530
Portugal€875 – €2,230€130 – €375€1,005 – €2,605€1,190 – €3,465
Netherlands€920 – €2,345€280 – €790€1,200 – €3,135€1,450 – €4,175
United Kingdom£830 – £2,115£225 – £675£1,055 – £2,790£1,325 – £4,025

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 £1,010 – £2,655.

A failed turbo is rarely the only culprit: oil starvation, sludge, air leaks. A serious quote includes a new oil feed pipe and a root-cause check, otherwise the new turbo can fail too.

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 – £1,065Starter motor£305 – £880Front shock absorbers£345 – £795EGR valve£390 – £1,085Diesel particulate filter (DPF)£940 – £2,730Water 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 turbocharger bmw 3 series cost?

At an independent garage, expect £1,055 to £2,790, parts and labour included. Main dealer: £1,325 – £4,025.

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: 4 – 7.5 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.