BMW 330i axle shaft price snapshot
- Low
- $46
- Average
- $213
- High
- $742
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used BMW 330i axle shaft?
Asking prices from 267 salvage yards in 32 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
Co-Founder & CTO, Part Price Guide
Built the pricing pipeline that collects and normalizes used OEM part listings from salvage yards and online marketplaces across the US.
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Ambika Sharma
Co-Founder & COO, Part Price Guide
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Part overview
About the BMW 330i axle shaft
What the axle shaft does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used axle shaft price guide →
Also known asCV AxleCV ShaftDrive AxleHalf ShaftAxle AssemblyCovers front CV axles and rear axle shafts.
Price summary
A used BMW 330i axle shaft costs $46 to $742, with a median asking price of $196. Based on 2,417 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2012–2025 (14 model years), updated Oct 14, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$199
Grade B (good)$215
Grade C (fair)$50
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$46–$7421,857 listings
Grade BStandard used$51–$470502 listings
Grade CVisible wear$50–$503 listings
Grade XUngraded$50–$25055 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $46–$742 | 1,857 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $51–$470 | 502 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $50–$50 | 3 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $50–$250 | 55 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$199
Grade B$215
Grade C$50
Ungraded$100
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $46–$742 overall range
Regional supply
Where the BMW 330i axle shaft is listed
We found priced BMW 330i axle shaft listings at 267 salvage yards across 32 states. Florida supplies the most, with 473 listings (20% of the total) from 39 yards. Location matters: yards in Florida ask a median $122, while New Jersey yards ask $325, 166% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.
| State | Listings | Yards | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 473 | 39 | $122-38% |
| New York | 208 | 21 | $200+2% |
| Michigan | 186 | 22 | $225+15% |
| Georgia | 170 | 15 | $188-4% |
| New Jersey | 147 | 10 | $325+66% |
| Illinois | 130 | 16 | $185-6% |
| North Carolina | 126 | 15 | $277+41% |
| Texas | 117 | 14 | $180-8% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $196 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the BMW 330i axle shaft replacement cost?
- Used part
- $196
- BMW 330i median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$375
- 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $290–$570
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for axle shaft replacement, not a quote for your vehicle. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. How we price
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a BMW 330i axle shaft cost by year?
2025236 listingsFits 7 years$240$69 – $4902024426 listingsFits 7 years$240$71 – $7422023170 listingsFits 7 years$229$86 – $6022022140 listingsFits 7 years$200$75 – $4252021410 listingsFits 7 years$240$86 – $7422020277 listingsFits 6 years$209$59 – $4702019477 listingsFits 12 years$182$50 – $5012018400 listingsFits 9 years$100$46 – $3152017238 listingsFits 9 years$102$50 – $315
Market analysis
How much does a used BMW 330i axle shaft cost?
Asking prices for a used BMW 330i axle shaft are unusually spread out: the top listing asks more than ten times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 298% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $199.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, rear axle, RH, lists at a $175 median, while front axle, Germany built, LH commands $350, a 100% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2018 units carry the lowest median at $100, while 2021 tops the table at $240. Parts from 2012–2020 are interchangeable, so if the 2018 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 9 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the BMW 330i sits 32% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($287), 3% below the Mercedes C Class ($202), and 9% below the Mercedes E Class ($215) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used axle shaft: what to check
- Inspect CV boots for cracks. A torn boot means the joint has likely ingested grit.
- Confirm ABS ring compatibility with your sensor setup.
- Left and right shafts usually differ in length, so verify the side.
- Spin the joints through full articulation and listen for clicking.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other BMW 330i parts are priced?
01wide ±234%
Transmission Control Module
$141median
$25$686
02wide ±155%
Steering Wheel
$261median
$50$857
03wide ±266%
Wheels
$255median
$45$1,400
04wide ±261%
Side Mirror
$250median
$45$1,350
05wide ±302%
Brake Caliper
$193median
$35$1,200
06wide ±265%
Car Radio
$185median
$35$1,014
07wide ±149%
Front Seat
$211median
$70$700
08wide ±200%
Air Bag
$269median
$70$1,144
09wide ±110%
Tail Light
$209median
$40$500
10wide ±201%
Control Arm
$125median
$25$528
11wide ±123%
Steering Column
$191median
$55$524
12wide ±72%
Headlight Assembly
$1,400median
$561$2,566
Price comparisons
Compare BMW 330i axle shaft prices
Axle Shaftcompare
MercedesGLEClassvsBMW330i
Class$287
330i$196
$91 diff13,208 listings
Axle ShaftcompareMercedesCClassvsBMW330i
Class$202
330i$196
$6 diff11,762 listings
Axle ShaftcompareMercedesEClassvsBMW330i
Class$215
330i$196
$19 diff10,882 listings
Axle ShaftcompareJeepCherokeevsBMW330i
Cherokee$96
330i$196
$100 diff10,570 listings
Axle ShaftcompareHyundaiSantaFevsBMW330i
Fe$126
330i$196
$70 diff10,083 listings
Axle ShaftcompareJeepGrandCherokeevsBMW330i
Cherokee$150
330i$196
$46 diff9,903 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±268%
BMW X3
$206median
$40$1,144
BMWwide ±174%
BMW X5
$225median
$40$823
Chevywide ±210%
Chevy Equinox
$110median
$32$493
Chevywide ±214%
Chevy Malibu
$90median
$30$415
Chevywide ±131%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$160median
$50$468
Chevywide ±159%
Chevy Tahoe
$139median
$50$493
Chevywide ±171%
Chevy Traverse
$137median
$25$493
Dodgewide ±237%
Dodge Challenger
$190median
$35$937
Dodgewide ±252%
Dodge Charger
$155median
$30$812
Dodgewide ±228%
Dodge Durango
$127median
$30$609
Fordwide ±166%
Ford Edge
$110median
$35$400
Fordwide ±171%
Ford Escape
$114median
$25$415
Common questions
BMW 330i axle shaft FAQ
How much is a used axle shaft for a BMW 330i?
The median asking price is $196 across 2,417 priced listings from 267 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $199. 2018 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $100.
How much does it cost to replace a BMW 330i axle shaft?
Using a used part, a BMW 330i axle shaft replacement typically runs $290–$570 all-in: the median used axle shaft for this model lists at $196, and independent-shop labor for axle shaft replacement typically takes 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$375). Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which BMW 330i model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which BMW 330i axle shaft years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links BMW 330i axle shaft fitments across 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 14 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.