Is It Worth Reconditioning a BMW Turbocharger or Buying a Used Replacement?
Image: BMW 6 series complete twin turbo, turbocharger at MT Auto Parts A failed turbocharger is one of those repair bills that makes you sit down for a minute. The part itself isn't cheap. The labour to remove and refit it is substantial. And then there's the question every BMW owner ends up asking: should I recondition the old one, buy a used BMW turbocharger , or just go new? The honest answer is that it depends on the age of your car, the cause of the failure, the mileage on the engine, and how long you plan to keep the vehicle. This guide breaks all of that down in plain English so you can make the right call rather than the expensive one. First: Why Do BMW Turbos Fail? Before deciding what to do with a failed turbocharger, it's worth understanding why it failed. Because if you replace it without addressing the underlying cause, the replacement will go the same way, sometimes within weeks. The vast majority of BMW turbocharger failures come down to one of three thing...
