N52 Owners: Elec Water Pump Check-In Part Deux

3002 tii · 01-03-2014, 05:24 PM

In my original thread, I was most concerned with how many miles one could log prior to changing the water pump. What it didn't answer however was when your water pump actually failed so I'm creating a new poll and hopefully a Moderator will make this a 'sticky'

This is for N52 owners ONLY. Please vote yes IF and ONLY IF YOUR PUMP ACTUALLY FAILED. If you replaced it for precautionary (preventive maintenance) purposes, do NOT VOTE at ALL. This will skew the data. However do feel free to post details in a written response below.

If you did replace your water pump (preventive or because of failure), please also provide the following info:

a. year / model / transmission
b. did it actually fail or was this preventive maintenance?
c. how much did the repair cost (and indicate labor vs parts)?
d. was it replaced at indy or dealer?
e. was there any other damage caused as a result?
f. do you track your vehicle? (DO NOT reply if you participate in canyon carving, street racing, etc.). strictly referring to auto-x, road course, drift and drag.

mlifxs · 01-03-2014, 06:04 PM

123k+ miles still with orig pump, but you're creeping me out with that "invincible" thing lol

luskombi · 01-05-2014, 09:26 AM

a. 2007 328i 6MT

b. Failed @ 66,748 miles on 12/30/13 @ 15:35.

c. $528.79 total for pump, tstat, bolts, coolant and distilled water. Parts & materials only. (BMW parts and coolant)

d. Replaced myself.

e. No other damage that I am aware of.

f. Do not track.

Makeuwunder · 01-06-2014, 08:40 AM

06 325xi auto
135,000 miles
$536
Repaired myself
No other problems
Just normal driving.

weiln12 · 01-10-2014, 04:37 PM

A. 06 325i auto
B. Fail @ 110K
C. $1375 - Pump/t-stat/temp sensor
D. Dealer - Orem, UT
E. Nothing according to the dealer
F. I have never tracked, but I plan on it

Failed about a month after purchasing while in BFE Utah in mid-December. It was -14*. Not fun, but the BMW Dealership in Orem was able to get everything replaced in about 3 hours so I could get back on my trip to AZ.

bobchuong58 · 01-10-2014, 04:46 PM

A. 06 325I Auto.
B. Not yet fail @ 75.5K update 1/20/2019
C. N/A
D. DIY
E. NA
F. Never Track

.fLip. · 01-11-2014, 12:47 PM

a. 06 / 325 / auto
b. failed
c. parts 200 (wrecked parts car) labor free (DIY)
d. by me.
e. one hose went bad before the pump went out (30 at bmw). week later, pump went
f. nope. just a daily with occasional spirited driving

QC · 01-19-2014, 03:17 PM

You should include N51 . . . I didn't vote because it's your thread, but nothing about an N51 should be different in this area. Failed at 55,000 miles.

98RACE · 01-20-2014, 11:22 AM

A. 06 325i Manual
B. Fail @ 86000mi
C. $1200 - Pump/t-stat/temp sensor
D. Indy
E. No
F. Tracked 2 times

Silent_308 · 01-20-2014, 12:29 PM

a. year / model / transmission: 06 325xi Auto Tranny
b. did it actually fail or was this preventive maintenance?: Pump failed at 133K
c. how much did the repair cost (and indicate labor vs parts)?: Ordered pump and tstat from Tischer all in one kit for FAR less than BMW $1600, Tischer: $475
d. was it replaced at indy or dealer?: Did the wrench work myself ~4.5 hours and 6 Coronas
e. was there any other damage caused as a result?: None that I know of.. just a tow
f. do you track your vehicle? (DO NOT reply if you participate in canyon carving, street racing, etc.): No, I only drive this vehicle to work and back.. although there is a nice curvy spirited back road I like to take..

E93MAC · 01-23-2014, 09:16 PM

A) 2007 e93 328i
B) Preventive
C) $200 - Labor
$1000 - Parts (All Hoses, Valve Cover gasket, Thermo, Waterpump)
D) Dealer (a friend)

E) None
F) No...it's a 328i haha

mmurray · 02-22-2014, 05:27 PM

On mobile so forgive me if I miss any info:

- 2006 330xi 6MT
- pump failed
- around 145k miles IIRC
- around $500 for pump, tstat, bolts, and coolant from Tischer
- did it myself (job itself is a breeze, getting to it is the b****. Lift helped
- seemed to be an isolated issue
- had not tracked it previously myself, but am the 3rd owner. Hooked on autoX now, let's hope it lasts

PichaDis11 · 05-18-2014, 10:02 PM

-2008 328i, Auto
-Thermostat failed, Pump chumped in as preventative maintenance.
- Cost $532. W/p thermostat kit & VCG Kit from Tischer.
- ~96km
- FREE cuz wrencher. (PITA btw)
- By me
- No damage that I know of.
- No track but the streets of NY may qualify me in that category.

CSBM5 · 05-19-2014, 08:39 AM

- 2006 330i (01/06 build)
- 122k miles
- original pump
- wife's daily driver since new, we ordered the 330i in order to get 6MT and options/color wanted

I suppose I should replace it as a PM item at some point. Overall, this car has been amazingly reliable since new.

Taskmaster · 09-14-2014, 06:47 PM

Car threw a code for Water pump, gathering the parts to replace it - I hope I have the time.

Whit · 09-17-2014, 09:22 AM

06 325i Auto
88,000 miles
$525
Repaired myself
No other problems
No track

deliciousE · 10-25-2014, 09:56 PM

a. 2006 / 325i / automatic
b. Failure at 76,000 miles.
c. $488/$121/$25/$330 water pump/thermostat/coolant/labor.
d. Independent BMW mechanic.
e. No.
f. No.

hassmaschine · 12-09-2014, 08:53 AM

this poll would work better if you could account for multiple cars and change your answer.

wife's finally went.

A. 06 325xi 6 speed
B. 98,000 miles
C. $531 for an overnight waterpump/tstat/bolts/coolant kit
D. I'll be replacing it, I took off the underpanels last night. doesn't look too difficult.
E. No damage, I did limp it home. temp stabilized at a rather high temp, but not really that much higher than the normal op. temp of an N52.
F. Definitely never tracked

I was planning on changing the DME to report the internal errors for the water pump as a SES light, but it failed the week before I was going to do that. So, I won't really know if that would have given us any more of a warning than basically failing suddenly. it's actually not that bothersome to me that the pump dies, it's more the mode of failure where it just stops working with zero warning. I'll be disassembling the pump as I'm curious to what fails. I've always wanted to know if they could be rebuilt.

NYCiROLL · 01-13-2015, 10:37 AM

A. 2006 330i 6 speed
B. Hasn't failed yet. 148284 miles (Has had fluid flushes every 30k)

Ordering pump before this unicorn dies.

ellinara · 01-28-2015, 01:02 AM

A) E92 328xi Auto
B) Failed 160 000km
C)600 all in (OEM parts + Indy Labour)
D)Indy
E) No
F) No

Mike93 · 02-11-2015, 08:58 PM

a. '06 330i 6spd
b. Failed at 98k, 4 miles from home, was able to drive with coolant light dropping from red to yellow after a few stops. Was also 3 degrees F..
c. $755 ($510 kit from ECStuning, labor at 'side job' rate)
d. Independent shop, local forum member
e. No
f. No

mjleamy · 02-28-2015, 04:07 PM

My water pump just went out this week. Luckily I was in my neighborhood when it happened and so I was able to drive slowly the remaining mile. The next day I drove it the few miles to the indy near my house.

a. 2006 330xi MT
b. actually failed at 102,XXX miles
c. $485 wp, $121 thermostat, $46 coolant, $10 bolts, $504 labor
d. indy
e. no other damage caused as a result
f. never tracked - I baby this car

View Poll Results: How many miles have you logged, and have you replaced your water pump yet?
Not yet, I have 60-75,000 miles	119	18.71%
Not yet, I have 75-90,000 miles	98	15.41%
Not yet, I have 90-105,000 miles	83	13.05%
Not yet, I have 105-120,000 miles	62	9.75%
Not yet, I'm invincible and have 120,000+ miles	72	11.32%
Yes, between 60-75,000 miles	36	5.66%
Yes, between 75-90,000 miles	49	7.70%
Yes, between 90-105,000 miles	46	7.23%
Yes, between 105-120,000 miles	35	5.50%
Yes, between 120,000 and xxx,xxx miles	36	5.66%
Voters: 636. You may not vote on this poll

01-03-2014, 05:24 PM	#1
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01-03-2014, 06:04 PM	#2
mlifxs Diamond Geezer 220 Rep 2,384 Posts Drives: Jet Black 2007 328i Saloon Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida iTrader: (6) Garage List 2016 VW Golf Sportw ... [10.00]	123k+ miles still with orig pump, but you're creeping me out with that "invincible" thing lol
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01-05-2014, 09:26 AM	#3
luskombi New Member 8 Rep 25 Posts Drives: 2018 320i, 2007 328i, 2002 325 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Finger Lakes, New York iTrader: (0)	a. 2007 328i 6MT b. Failed @ 66,748 miles on 12/30/13 @ 15:35. c. $528.79 total for pump, tstat, bolts, coolant and distilled water. Parts & materials only. (BMW parts and coolant) d. Replaced myself. e. No other damage that I am aware of. f. Do not track.
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01-06-2014, 08:40 AM	#4
Makeuwunder First Lieutenant 61 Rep 307 Posts Drives: 07 335i Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Savannah, Ga iTrader: (1)	06 325xi auto 135,000 miles $536 Repaired myself No other problems Just normal driving.
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01-10-2014, 04:37 PM	#5
weiln12 Enlisted Member 7 Rep 42 Posts Drives: 2021 x5 45e Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Phoenix, AZ iTrader: (0)	A. 06 325i auto B. Fail @ 110K C. $1375 - Pump/t-stat/temp sensor D. Dealer - Orem, UT E. Nothing according to the dealer F. I have never tracked, but I plan on it Failed about a month after purchasing while in BFE Utah in mid-December. It was -14*. Not fun, but the BMW Dealership in Orem was able to get everything replaced in about 3 hours so I could get back on my trip to AZ.
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01-10-2014, 04:46 PM	#6
bobchuong58 Private 6 Rep 56 Posts Drives: Black E90 Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Jose, ca iTrader: (0)	A. 06 325I Auto. B. Not yet fail @ 75.5K update 1/20/2019 C. N/A D. DIY E. NA F. Never Track Last edited by bobchuong58; 01-21-2019 at 02:23 AM..
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01-11-2014, 12:47 PM	#7
.fLip. no more coupe :( 20 Rep 1,030 Posts Drives: e90 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Miami iTrader: (0)	a. 06 / 325 / auto b. failed c. parts 200 (wrecked parts car) labor free (DIY) d. by me. e. one hose went bad before the pump went out (30 at bmw). week later, pump went f. nope. just a daily with occasional spirited driving
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01-19-2014, 03:17 PM	#8
QC Enlisted Member 15 Rep 35 Posts Drives: 2015 435i MSport Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	You should include N51 . . . I didn't vote because it's your thread, but nothing about an N51 should be different in this area. Failed at 55,000 miles.
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01-20-2014, 11:22 AM	#9
98RACE Enlisted Member 2 Rep 48 Posts Drives: 06 325i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Burlington, Ont iTrader: (0)	A. 06 325i Manual B. Fail @ 86000mi C. $1200 - Pump/t-stat/temp sensor D. Indy E. No F. Tracked 2 times __________________ Dave 06 325i
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01-20-2014, 12:29 PM	#10
Silent_308 Knees in the Breeze 6 Rep 22 Posts Drives: 2011 F10 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	a. year / model / transmission: 06 325xi Auto Tranny b. did it actually fail or was this preventive maintenance?: Pump failed at 133K c. how much did the repair cost (and indicate labor vs parts)?: Ordered pump and tstat from Tischer all in one kit for FAR less than BMW $1600, Tischer: $475 d. was it replaced at indy or dealer?: Did the wrench work myself ~4.5 hours and 6 Coronas e. was there any other damage caused as a result?: None that I know of.. just a tow f. do you track your vehicle? (DO NOT reply if you participate in canyon carving, street racing, etc.): No, I only drive this vehicle to work and back.. although there is a nice curvy spirited back road I like to take..
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01-23-2014, 09:16 PM	#11
E93MAC Lieutenant Colonel 241 Rep 1,588 Posts Drives: E93 328i Convertible Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: San Jose iTrader: (5)	A) 2007 e93 328i B) Preventive C) $200 - Labor $1000 - Parts (All Hoses, Valve Cover gasket, Thermo, Waterpump) D) Dealer (a friend) E) None F) No...it's a 328i haha __________________ ################[Mac's '07 E93 328i]################
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02-22-2014, 05:27 PM	#12
mmurray Second Lieutenant 35 Rep 216 Posts Drives: E90 330xi Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: South NJ, USA iTrader: (0)	On mobile so forgive me if I miss any info: - 2006 330xi 6MT - pump failed - around 145k miles IIRC - around $500 for pump, tstat, bolts, and coolant from Tischer - did it myself (job itself is a breeze, getting to it is the b**. Lift helped - seemed to be an isolated issue - had not tracked it previously myself, but am the 3rd owner. Hooked on autoX now, let's hope it lasts __________________ Keep right, except to pass.** // Mystic E90 330xi 6MT ZSP/ZPP/ZCW - SJR-SCCA
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05-18-2014, 10:02 PM	#13
PichaDis11 Colonel 296 Rep 2,214 Posts Drives: E90 N52 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: NY iTrader: (3)	-2008 328i, Auto -Thermostat failed, Pump chumped in as preventative maintenance. - Cost $532. W/p thermostat kit & VCG Kit from Tischer. - ~96km - FREE cuz wrencher. (PITA btw) - By me - No damage that I know of. - No track but the streets of NY may qualify me in that category. __________________ Retrofits: 322, 609, 6FL, 6NR, 6VC, 2TB.. Upgrades: Bilstein B8 Eibach Spring kit
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05-19-2014, 08:39 AM	#14
CSBM5 Brigadier General 2862 Rep 3,446 Posts Drives: 2019 M2 Comp, 2011 M3, etc Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Greenville, SC iTrader: (2)	- 2006 330i (01/06 build) - 122k miles - original pump - wife's daily driver since new, we ordered the 330i in order to get 6MT and options/color wanted I suppose I should replace it as a PM item at some point. Overall, this car has been amazingly reliable since new. __________________ Current Stable: 2024 G20 M340i Melbourne Red/Cognac 2019 F87 M2 Competition 6MT, LBB, slicktop, exec pkg 2007 E91 328i Silver, slushbox, Eibach fr/E93 M3 rear sway bars, ARC-8
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09-14-2014, 06:47 PM	#15
Taskmaster Banned 2473 Rep 9,004 Posts Drives: M235i 6MT / E92 328 Msport 6MT Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Florida iTrader: (6)	Car threw a code for Water pump, gathering the parts to replace it - I hope I have the time.
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09-17-2014, 09:22 AM	#16
Whit Private 1 Rep 86 Posts Drives: 06' 325i, 09' X5 30i, 67' 912 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Nor Cal iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 BMW 325i [0.00]	06 325i Auto 88,000 miles $525 Repaired myself No other problems No track __________________ Whit Northern Nor Cal
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10-25-2014, 09:56 PM	#17
deliciousE New Member 0 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 2006 325i 2015 X5 35d Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0)	a. 2006 / 325i / automatic b. Failure at 76,000 miles. c. $488/$121/$25/$330 water pump/thermostat/coolant/labor. d. Independent BMW mechanic. e. No. f. No.
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12-09-2014, 08:53 AM	#18
hassmaschine Major General 3985 Rep 7,212 Posts Drives: "NBO" 330i Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: earth iTrader: (0)	this poll would work better if you could account for multiple cars and change your answer. wife's finally went. A. 06 325xi 6 speed B. 98,000 miles C. $531 for an overnight waterpump/tstat/bolts/coolant kit D. I'll be replacing it, I took off the underpanels last night. doesn't look too difficult. E. No damage, I did limp it home. temp stabilized at a rather high temp, but not really that much higher than the normal op. temp of an N52. F. Definitely never tracked I was planning on changing the DME to report the internal errors for the water pump as a SES light, but it failed the week before I was going to do that. So, I won't really know if that would have given us any more of a warning than basically failing suddenly. it's actually not that bothersome to me that the pump dies, it's more the mode of failure where it just stops working with zero warning. I'll be disassembling the pump as I'm curious to what fails. I've always wanted to know if they could be rebuilt.
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01-13-2015, 10:37 AM	#19
NYCiROLL Enlisted Member 38 Rep 47 Posts Drives: MSport E91 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	A. 2006 330i 6 speed B. Hasn't failed yet. 148284 miles (Has had fluid flushes every 30k) Ordering pump before this unicorn dies. Last edited by NYCiROLL; 01-14-2015 at 01:37 PM.. Reason: Mileage was higher than I posted.
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01-28-2015, 01:02 AM	#20
ellinara Enlisted Member 13 Rep 41 Posts Drives: 08 E92 335i/08 R56 Cooper S Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Toronto, Ontario iTrader: (0)	A) E92 328xi Auto B) Failed 160 000km C)600 all in (OEM parts + Indy Labour) D)Indy E) No F) No
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02-11-2015, 08:58 PM	#21
Mike93 New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: '06 330i Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Buffalo, NY iTrader: (0)	a. '06 330i 6spd b. Failed at 98k, 4 miles from home, was able to drive with coolant light dropping from red to yellow after a few stops. Was also 3 degrees F.. c. $755 ($510 kit from ECStuning, labor at 'side job' rate) d. Independent shop, local forum member e. No f. No
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02-28-2015, 04:07 PM	#22
mjleamy Private 8 Rep 88 Posts Drives: 2006 330xi 6MT Monaco, Terra Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	My water pump just went out this week. Luckily I was in my neighborhood when it happened and so I was able to drive slowly the remaining mile. The next day I drove it the few miles to the indy near my house. a. 2006 330xi MT b. actually failed at 102,XXX miles c. $485 wp, $121 thermostat, $46 coolant, $10 bolts, $504 labor d. indy e. no other damage caused as a result f. never tracked - I baby this car
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