How many miles when your WP failed? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

thecadman99 · 11-23-2012, 09:15 AM

Just trying to get a feel for actual waterpump failure rates/time/age.

Mine is now over 6 years old and at 106k with the factory pump still running fine and giving no codes in my weekly check.

Anyone else care to chime in? I'd like to know when your pump failed OR if you are still running your pump with over 100k on it and getting any codes.

Hopefully we can get a good maintenance schedule going here.

AddictedToBavarian · 11-23-2012, 09:20 AM

No real answer. They have gone at 100, 80, 40, and even 20k.

Doc K · 11-23-2012, 09:26 AM

Where's the 75,000 and still running option?

Bimmer Barney · 11-23-2012, 09:40 AM

I was around 55000 when mine gave out. Fan was running full speed at all times and it threw the WP code. It was covered by CPO.

straightcashhomie · 11-23-2012, 09:42 AM

bought my car with 31k miles on her. On the history it says pump went out at 19. replaced by warranty and back on the road

thecadman99 · 11-23-2012, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gunners_Mate

Where's the 75,000 and still running option?

I guess I would expect it to be good for that mileage, I'm really only trying to find out how many fail at a given mileage, vs how many are still going over 100k.

Have you checked yours for codes?

Doc K · 11-23-2012, 11:58 AM

No codes. No problems.

My friend bought a 330i back in 2008 and his water pump went out as soon as he brought it home from the dealer, called them up, and flipped the f*ck out, lol.

Beamer325xi · 11-23-2012, 08:29 PM

My water pump "failed at 172,000 miles" on my 2006 325xi but not certain that's what it was. I'm here looking for help... Of anyone could give suggestions I posted a thread that reads"I need help!" Plz read and see what you could add!

GarySL · 11-23-2012, 10:02 PM

@ 42,6xx, on 101 at 65mph. 4 months outside of factory warranty...

O HELLA BMW · 11-23-2012, 10:22 PM

64,xxx miles
Covered under extended warranty

Verbatim · 11-23-2012, 10:22 PM

Need more votes!

thecadman99 · 11-23-2012, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GarySL

@ 42,6xx, on 101 at 65mph. 4 months outside of factory warranty...

Ouch!

Hisam135i · 11-24-2012, 01:29 AM

Happened at ~75k covered by cpo

raleedy · 11-24-2012, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Verbatim

Need more votes!

It's a flawed poll that lacks the right choices. For example, there is no vote choice that's right for anyone who has had no failure unless the mileage is over 140K. So non-votes = non-failures, and you might imagine that the low vote total indicates high reliability. Or lack of interest.

monkey_wrench · 11-24-2012, 12:23 PM

Started getting codes at 96K, ordered pump and T-Stat housing.

Got one orange overheat light, went off right away. Happened on way to work, 10 minutes from home. Drove back, did pump. I think 98K is when I did it.
Easy DIY.

woot335woot · 11-24-2012, 12:41 PM

2008 335i coupe, 44k miles, mods in sig. Mine failed last Friday about a mile from my house. Towed it to the dealer the next morning, got it there by 9:30am and it was all fixed under CPO by 4:30p that day. CPO saved my ass, it would have cost me $1400, but I got out for $50!

Verbatim · 11-24-2012, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raleedy

It's a flawed poll that lacks the right choices. For example, there is no vote choice that's right for anyone who has had no failure unless the mileage is over 140K. So non-votes = non-failures, and you might imagine that the low vote total indicates high reliability. Or lack of interest.

I'm looking for what mileage pumps that fail, will fail at. There's a qualifier that the pumps fail in the first place.

If you were trying to find out what age people pass away at, would you survey every single person who is still alive? No, that's another survey.

Dozhdbog · 11-24-2012, 02:22 PM

30k and fine

Saintor · 11-24-2012, 03:31 PM

On a 2006 or 335i, I would change it preventively. The water pump design was changed IIRC. Also heat seems to be a contributing factor in the case of the 335i.

I wouldn't do it on a 2007+ N52. I hope not to regret it! I check monthly my codes...

raleedy · 11-24-2012, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Verbatim

I'm looking for what mileage pumps that fail, will fail at. There's a qualifier that the pumps fail in the first place.

If you were trying to find out what age people pass away at, would you survey every single person who is still alive? No, that's another survey.

I understand, but you were complaining about the number of responses, and I was providing an explanation for that. Your poll won't give you any sense of the failure rate at any given mileage.

As for polling dead people, I think you are likely to get even lower response rates.

Verbatim · 11-24-2012, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raleedy

As for polling dead people, I think you are likely to get even lower response rates.

junkie90 · 11-24-2012, 05:54 PM

Voted 60k-70k with it blowing at 67k-ish FTL. She's an '06 325i.

View Poll Results: E90 Waterpump failure stats
Failed under 50k	6	22.22%
Failed at 60k-70k	6	22.22%
Failed at 70k-80k	4	14.81%
Failed at 80k-90k	0	0%
Failed at 90k-100k	2	7.41%
Failed at 100-125k	2	7.41%
Failed at 125k-150k	0	0%
Still going 100k-120k	5	18.52%
Still going 120k-140k	0	0%
Still going 140k +	2	7.41%
Voters: 27. You may not vote on this poll

11-23-2012, 09:15 AM	#1
thecadman99 First Lieutenant Drives: e90 330i 6mt spt bk/bk Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Virginia Posts: 306 iTrader: (0)	How many miles when your WP failed? Just trying to get a feel for actual waterpump failure rates/time/age. Mine is now over 6 years old and at 106k with the factory pump still running fine and giving no codes in my weekly check. Anyone else care to chime in? I'd like to know when your pump failed OR if you are still running your pump with over 100k on it and getting any codes. Hopefully we can get a good maintenance schedule going here. __________________ 06 330i 6mt Spt- Eibach Springs, BMW Perf Susp, Supersprint Exhaust, BSW Audio (all 13 OEM logic 7 speakers available!) 94 325i 5mt 4d- M3 springs/susp, Z3 wheels, Chipped, Intake, Exhaust= FUN!
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11-23-2012, 09:40 AM	#4
Bimmer Barney Private First Class Drives: 2007 335i Sedan Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 187 iTrader: (3)	I was around 55000 when mine gave out. Fan was running full speed at all times and it threw the WP code. It was covered by CPO. __________________ 2007 SGM E90 335i JB4, Mr.5 Intake, BMS C@tless DP's, ER Sport Oil Cooler, Cyba Scoops and Quad Tips

11-23-2012, 10:02 PM	#9
GarySL First Lieutenant Drives: 335xi E90 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Humboldt Co., CA Posts: 370 iTrader: (0)	@ 42,6xx, on 101 at 65mph. 4 months outside of factory warranty... __________________ '08 335xi (E90), 6MT, Arctic/Black, ZPP, ZSP (18"s), ZCW, CA, PDC, i-Pod Ordered-March 7, 2008, Shipped via Graceful Leader-March 21, 2008, Arrived Port Hueneme-April 11, 2008, Delivered-April 21, 2008

11-23-2012, 10:22 PM	#10
O HELLA BMW I <3 My E93 Drives: 08 335i vert Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: PA Posts: 2,967 iTrader: (21)	64,xxx miles Covered under extended warranty __________________ 91 BMW 325ix E30 08 BMW 335i E93

11-23-2012, 09:20 AM	#2
AddictedToBavarian My other ride is a Bianchi Infinito Drives: E92 328xi Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: North Jersey Posts: 2,602 iTrader: (0)	No real answer. They have gone at 100, 80, 40, and even 20k.

11-23-2012, 09:26 AM	#3
Doc K Fleet Admiral ★★★★★ Drives: E90 325i SG Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Woodinville Posts: 499 iTrader: (2)	Where's the 75,000 and still running option?

11-23-2012, 09:42 AM	#5
straightcashhomie First Lieutenant Drives: 335i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: home Posts: 386 iTrader: (1)	bought my car with 31k miles on her. On the history it says pump went out at 19. replaced by warranty and back on the road

11-23-2012, 11:58 AM	#7
Doc K Fleet Admiral ★★★★★ Drives: E90 325i SG Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Woodinville Posts: 499 iTrader: (2)	No codes. No problems. My friend bought a 330i back in 2008 and his water pump went out as soon as he brought it home from the dealer, called them up, and flipped the f*ck out, lol.

11-23-2012, 08:29 PM	#8
Beamer325xi Private First Class Drives: 2006 325xi Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 161 iTrader: (0)	My water pump "failed at 172,000 miles" on my 2006 325xi but not certain that's what it was. I'm here looking for help... Of anyone could give suggestions I posted a thread that reads"I need help!" Plz read and see what you could add!

11-23-2012, 10:22 PM	#11
Verbatim Colonel Drives: 2008 335i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Santa Clarita Posts: 2,554 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i [5.00]	Need more votes! __________________ 2008 BMW 335i Sedan \| Sparkling Graphite \| Sport \| Premium \| Navigation \| Comfort Access \| Logic7 Golf Tee \| M3 Trunk Spoiler \| LED Angel Eyes \| 5000k Fogs \| Resonator Delete \| Black Kidney Grills \| Black Finisher Rods \| 35%/18% Tint \| Sealer Lip \| 12mm/20mm (F/R) Spacers \| White Wheels \| Black Lines

11-24-2012, 01:29 AM	#13
Hisam135i Major Drives: 335i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 1,105 iTrader: (0)	Happened at ~75k covered by cpo __________________ 2008 Monaco Blue 335i \| Terracotta \| Premium \| Auto \| Comfort Access \| Matte-black Grills \| Carbon Fiber Splitters \| 20% Tint \| 1- point E9x Picture Game \| Staggered 19' VMR V701 \| Legal Disclaimer: My posts on this website cannot be held against me in any issues, such as warranty claims. \|

11-24-2012, 12:23 PM	#15
monkey_wrench Caught the Bimmer-Bug Drives: '06 330i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 607 iTrader: (7) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Started getting codes at 96K, ordered pump and T-Stat housing. Got one orange overheat light, went off right away. Happened on way to work, 10 minutes from home. Drove back, did pump. I think 98K is when I did it. Easy DIY.

11-24-2012, 12:41 PM	#16
woot335woot Second Lieutenant Drives: 2008 E92 335i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 248 iTrader: (0)	2008 335i coupe, 44k miles, mods in sig. Mine failed last Friday about a mile from my house. Towed it to the dealer the next morning, got it there by 9:30am and it was all fixed under CPO by 4:30p that day. CPO saved my ass, it would have cost me $1400, but I got out for $50! __________________

11-24-2012, 02:22 PM	#18
Dozhdbog Major Drives: 2011 335i Sedan Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Hollywood Posts: 1,008 iTrader: (0)	30k and fine __________________ 2011 E90 / Premium Package / Stage 2 PPK / Performance Suspension

11-24-2012, 03:31 PM	#19
Saintor Colonel Drives: E90 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: MTL, Canada Posts: 2,241 iTrader: (1)	On a 2006 or 335i, I would change it preventively. The water pump design was changed IIRC. Also heat seems to be a contributing factor in the case of the 335i. I wouldn't do it on a 2007+ N52. I hope not to regret it! I check monthly my codes... __________________ 2007 E90 AW 323i Step \| Lowered 1.25"/1" \| BMW Performance Exhaust \| PBX \| Debadged \| Scangauge II \| Style 162 18" & 161 17" wheels & rear 15mm spacers

11-24-2012, 05:54 PM	#22
junkie90 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: daily Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 1,707 iTrader: (8)	Voted 60k-70k with it blowing at 67k-ish FTL. She's an '06 325i. __________________ Betty For sale:PM me! http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...6#post14058156

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