When Did Your Water Pump Fail?

buster84 · 09-18-2013, 12:47 PM

I've noticed a trend on Water Pump Failures and it seems like they happen on average of 50-70k miles and when it happens their are not warning signs. I sure their are 100,000+ 335i's roaming the streets in the USA and alot more across the world. I figured we probably only see posts about people's failures instead of people posting, "I'm at 80k on my oem water pump" ect...

I'm doing a poll to try and get some basic data together for in hopes to see if their is a trend with years, mileage ect...

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 09-18-2013, 12:56 PM

PS you can add a real poll to your first post so people can vote.

I bet the majority are in the 70-85K range. 50K would be a bit premature but definitely possible.

buster84 · 09-18-2013, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff@TopGearSolutions

PS you can add a real poll to your first post so people can vote.

I bet the majority are in the 70-85K range. 50K would be a bit premature but definitely possible.

Thanks, I was working on that. Didn't realize my post when live after it took me to the create a poll page lol.

joec500 · 09-18-2013, 01:29 PM

Mine was running strong at 68k miles. But I proactively switched it out. I think a big factor is the temps of where you live and how much stop and go traffic you experience. Freeway cruising puts a lot less stress than stop and go traffic in hot places.

Delta0311 · 09-18-2013, 01:31 PM

I had a 07 E90 that I owned from mile 1. Drove it to 93k miles and had no issues with the water pump.

buster84 · 09-18-2013, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by joec500

Mine was running strong at 68k miles. But I proactively switched it out. I think a big factor is the temps of where you live and how much stop and go traffic you experience. Freeway cruising puts a lot less stress than stop and go traffic in hot places.

Thats very true, Another factor could be the coolant. Maybe running more coolant than water would keep it protected longer? I know the average car runs 50/50 and more in colder climates, but in hotter climates people are able to run less 20/80 or even all water with super coolant. I wonder if going above 50/50 is better or maybe running more water is better 30/70 ect... (for hot places like CA,FL,HI)

Does anyone know if the water pump got revised at all through out the years 2007-2012?

I also noticed that the M3 has an upgraded Aluminum one, why did BMW leave us hanging on that one? Has anyone tried to see if they can fit that on our engine? Maybe a custom bracket to adapt around the wholes?

rays 335i · 09-18-2013, 01:54 PM

bought coupe 4s ago. failed 3 months after purchase at 50k.

_shim · 09-18-2013, 02:00 PM

08, went out a few weeks ago just over 66k

JStang · 09-18-2013, 02:03 PM

I'm at 68K miles on an 07. So far so good but I supposed I should do it soon before I am left stranded. I am in Florida and where I live stop and go traffic is an every day thing.

nOshi · 09-18-2013, 03:03 PM

07 e90, it went at 106,xxx miles.

buster84 · 09-18-2013, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by JStang

I'm at 68K miles on an 07. So far so good but I supposed I should do it soon before I am left stranded. I am in Florida and where I live stop and go traffic is an every day thing.

Hopefully it doesnt go soon on you.

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Originally Posted by nOshi

07 e90, it went at 106,xxx miles.

Wow this is promising. It makes me wonder what would cause some to last 100k and some to go at 50-60k. Strange... I'm hoping with this poll we will get enough votes to start to notice a pattern.

Randomaccess335 · 09-18-2013, 03:56 PM

Went out at 52k and no warning
R

Fun w/N54 · 09-18-2013, 06:44 PM

09 e92
54k miles
50-50 city / highway
Wisconsin

aandrew335 · 09-18-2013, 06:47 PM

08 e92, Went out at 50k with no warnings. Thank goodness i was still under warranty and maintenance.

Supra98 · 09-18-2013, 08:50 PM

Mine started going out around 78K miles, luckily i noticed the fan running at all times and took it in before it left me stranded. Didn't throw any codes but they said it had a couple of shadow codes.

OB · 09-19-2013, 12:45 AM

86k FBO E91 -07, no worries

joec500 · 09-19-2013, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JStang

I'm at 68K miles on an 07. So far so good but I supposed I should do it soon before I am left stranded. I am in Florida and where I live stop and go traffic is an every day thing.

That was my thinking when I replaced mine. I knew if I got stranded on the weekend or late at night I would have wished I proactively swapped it. Once you're over 60k or so, I think it's really the role of the dice. Considering I will probably get rid of the car before 120k miles, I am ok with one waterpump during the 7+ years of ownership.

ken1137 · 09-19-2013, 07:08 AM

@ 49K miles while I was at the dealer picking up coolant.

topspin · 09-19-2013, 08:11 AM

2008 with 87K Miles on original water pump.

MMMCOOKIES55 · 09-19-2013, 01:46 PM

I don't think one 335/328 has made it out of our shop past 75k without needing a water pump.

Jklad · 09-19-2013, 02:25 PM

N54 manual. Failed at 92k. No warning.

Jim9 · 09-19-2013, 04:05 PM

This scares me to drive the 335i haha. 75k and still running....

View Poll Results: Did you Water Pump Fail On Your 335, If so When? If not Whats your mileage?
2007-2008 Bmw 40 to 60k miles Failed	11	14.10%
2007-2008 Bmw 60 to 80k miles Failed	15	19.23%
2009-2010 Bmw 40 to 60k miles Failed	2	2.56%
2009-2010 Bmw 80 to 80k miles Failed	2	2.56%
2011-2012 Bmw 40 to 60k miles Failed	0	0%
2011-2012 Bmw 60 to 80k miles Failed	0	0%
2007-2008 Bmw 80k + Failed	4	5.13%
2009-2010 Bmw 80k + Failed	0	0%
2011-2012 BMW 80k + Failed	0	0%
2007-2008 Less than 80k Still Working	22	28.21%
2007-2008 More than 80K Still working	11	14.10%
2009-2010 Less than 80k Still Working	8	10.26%
2009-2010 More than 80k Still Working	0	0%
2011-2012 More than 80k Still Working	0	0%
Any Year with Over 100k+ Still Working	3	3.85%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 78. You may not vote on this poll

09-18-2013, 12:47 PM	#1
buster84 Major 339 Rep 1,185 Posts Drives: 2009 335I X-Drive E90 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Orlando iTrader: (2)	When Did Your Water Pump Fail? I've noticed a trend on Water Pump Failures and it seems like they happen on average of 50-70k miles and when it happens their are not warning signs. I sure their are 100,000+ 335i's roaming the streets in the USA and alot more across the world. I figured we probably only see posts about people's failures instead of people posting, "I'm at 80k on my oem water pump" ect... I'm doing a poll to try and get some basic data together for in hopes to see if their is a trend with years, mileage ect... __________________ 2015 BMW M4 F83 2009 335i X-Drive \| GC 2.0 Turbos (sold) 2009 335i e93 (Sold) 2007 Bmw X5 (Sold)
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09-18-2013, 12:56 PM	#2
Jeff@TopGearSolutions 3441 Rep 79,212 Posts Drives: C6 Z06, 09 335i, 10 335xi Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: www.TopGearSolutions.com iTrader: (37)	PS you can add a real poll to your first post so people can vote. I bet the majority are in the 70-85K range. 50K would be a bit premature but definitely possible.
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09-18-2013, 01:29 PM	#4
joec500 Brigadier General 125 Rep 3,004 Posts Drives: it has 4 wheels Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (10)	Mine was running strong at 68k miles. But I proactively switched it out. I think a big factor is the temps of where you live and how much stop and go traffic you experience. Freeway cruising puts a lot less stress than stop and go traffic in hot places. __________________ 2007 E92 6MT SGM: MusicarNW Level 2, Procede Rev 2.5, FFTEC/Vishnu LPFP with Flexfuel Sensor and Flash, M3 Offset V701's, WaveTrac LSD, Michelin PSS, Downpipes, M3 Control Arms, TCKline D/A Suspension, LCI Tail lights, Lux AE's, ER Charge Pipe, DCI's, Mtech Front and Rear, M3 Sideskirts, HPF Stage 1 Clutch
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09-18-2013, 01:31 PM	#5
Delta0311 Banned 7478 Rep 10,120 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 335xi E92 2016 228xi Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	I had a 07 E90 that I owned from mile 1. Drove it to 93k miles and had no issues with the water pump.
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09-18-2013, 01:54 PM	#7
rays 335i Enlisted Member 0 Rep 40 Posts Drives: 07 335 coupe auto jb4 E85 dmi Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: virginia beach va. iTrader: (0)	bought coupe 4s ago. failed 3 months after purchase at 50k.
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09-18-2013, 02:00 PM	#8
_shim Major General 147 Rep 6,380 Posts Drives: an e90 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: 718 iTrader: (5)	08, went out a few weeks ago just over 66k __________________ •◡ •
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09-18-2013, 02:03 PM	#9
JStang Brigadier General 562 Rep 3,625 Posts Drives: FDB M3 CS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: St. Petersburg, FL iTrader: (9)	I'm at 68K miles on an 07. So far so good but I supposed I should do it soon before I am left stranded. I am in Florida and where I live stop and go traffic is an every day thing.
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09-18-2013, 03:03 PM	#10
nOshi Second Lieutenant 22 Rep 251 Posts Drives: TiAg E90 335i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Central FL iTrader: (4)	07 e90, it went at 106,xxx miles.
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09-18-2013, 03:56 PM	#12
Randomaccess335 Captain 69 Rep 868 Posts Drives: 07' 335I Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: boynton beach, Fl iTrader: (11)	Went out at 52k and no warning R __________________ JB4 G5 ISO , AR DP's, DO Meth kit Trunk Mount, ETS 5" Intercooler, M6 Rims, ER Charge Pipe, Fordged DV's, MMp relocated inlets, Ebay 4" chrome Tips, Lux Angel Eyes ********11.910 @ 117.091.851 60'*********
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09-18-2013, 06:44 PM	#13
Fun w/N54 Lieutenant 39 Rep 592 Posts Drives: '11 E92 335is AW/CR/DCT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: WI iTrader: (2)	09 e92 54k miles 50-50 city / highway Wisconsin __________________ Evolution Racewerks FMIC and Charge Pipe with TIAL-Q. Wedge Tuned 93 Oct, K&N Panel, Conti DWS 245/275.
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09-18-2013, 06:47 PM	#14
aandrew335 Lieutenant 25 Rep 473 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: 818 iTrader: (2)	08 e92, Went out at 50k with no warnings. Thank goodness i was still under warranty and maintenance. __________________
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09-18-2013, 08:50 PM	#15
Supra98 Private First Class 1 Rep 141 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ohio iTrader: (1)	Mine started going out around 78K miles, luckily i noticed the fan running at all times and took it in before it left me stranded. Didn't throw any codes but they said it had a couple of shadow codes.
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09-19-2013, 12:45 AM	#16
OB Lieutenant 37 Rep 433 Posts Drives: 335i wagon, Pure Stage 2+PI... Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Sweden iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i E91 ( ... [8.90]	86k FBO E91 -07, no worries
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09-19-2013, 07:08 AM	#18
ken1137 Brigadier General 89 Rep 3,732 Posts Drives: BMW S1000XR Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Gilbert, AZ iTrader: (7) Garage List 2009 e90 335i [6.40]	@ 49K miles while I was at the dealer picking up coolant. __________________ BMWCCA member
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09-19-2013, 08:11 AM	#19
topspin Private First Class 3 Rep 177 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Chattanooga, TN iTrader: (1)	2008 with 87K Miles on original water pump. 2008 with 87K Miles on original water pump. __________________ 2008 E90 335i \| PROcede Rev 2.5 \| PWM Meth \| CP-E FMIC + OC \| AR catless ceramic DP \| BMS DCI \| Wavetrac LSD \| MORR MonoForged VS8.2 \| Michelin PSS
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09-19-2013, 01:46 PM	#20
MMMCOOKIES55 Major 350 Rep 1,376 Posts Drives: '17 M3 ZCP/ '16 ATS-V Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Apex, NC iTrader: (3)	I don't think one 335/328 has made it out of our shop past 75k without needing a water pump.
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09-19-2013, 02:25 PM	#21
Jklad Lieutenant Colonel 421 Rep 1,643 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Coupe Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Palatine, IL iTrader: (0)	N54 manual. Failed at 92k. No warning. __________________ 2007 E92 335i MT
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09-19-2013, 04:05 PM	#22
Jim9 Enlisted Member 0 Rep 35 Posts Drives: 335i Alpine Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Minnesota iTrader: (0)	This scares me to drive the 335i haha. 75k and still running....
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