BMW 330i control arm price snapshot
- Low
- $25
- Average
- $143
- High
- $528
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used BMW 330i control arm?
Asking prices from 168 salvage yards in 28 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
12 years of project management and technical operations experience. Reviews price guides for sample size, fitment accuracy, and data freshness.
Part overview
About the BMW 330i control arm
What the control arm does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used control arm price guide →
Also known asLower Control ArmA-ArmWishbone
Price summary
A used BMW 330i control arm costs $25 to $528, with a median asking price of $125. Based on 1,708 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2012–2025 (14 model years), updated Oct 10, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$135
Grade B (good)$85
Grade C (fair)$60
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$25–$5281,420 listings
Grade BStandard used$50–$248183 listings
Grade CVisible wear$60–$753 listings
Grade XUngraded$29–$150102 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $25–$528 | 1,420 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $50–$248 | 183 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $60–$75 | 3 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $29–$150 | 102 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$135
Grade B$85
Grade C$60
Ungraded$85
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $25–$528 overall range
Regional supply
Where the BMW 330i control arm is listed
We found priced BMW 330i control arm listings at 168 salvage yards across 28 states. Michigan supplies the most, with 248 listings (15% of the total) from 21 yards. Location matters: yards in Indiana ask a median $85, while New Jersey yards ask $225, 165% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 248 | 21 | $100-20% |
| California | 237 | 22 | $95-24% |
| Florida | 187 | 14 | $220+76% |
| Indiana | 139 | 11 | $85-32% |
| Illinois | 114 | 14 | $170+36% |
| Mississippi | 81 | 4 | $106-15% |
| New Jersey | 79 | 3 | $225+80% |
| Wisconsin | 77 | 14 | $100-20% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $125 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the BMW 330i control arm replacement cost?
- Used part
- $125
- BMW 330i median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $220–$575
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for control arm replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include a wheel alignment after installation. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full control arm replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
forward, RWD, w/o variable sport steering; Germany built, RH17 listingsInterchange 2019–2020$95$85 – $139
forward, RWD, w/o variable sport steering; Germany built, LH12 listingsInterchange 2019–2020$100$65 – $135
forward, RWD, w/o variable sport steering; Mexico built, LH6 listingsInterchange 2021–2023$209$109 – $248
Model-year comparison
What does a BMW 330i control arm cost by year?
2025287 listingsFits 7 years$135$25 – $4262024290 listingsFits 7 years$135$25 – $4262023287 listingsFits 7 years$135$25 – $4262022275 listingsFits 7 years$138$25 – $4262020233 listingsFits 7 years$100$25 – $2922019166 listingsFits 7 years$200$60 – $3052018156 listingsFits 9 years$75$29 – $3162017400 listingsFits 9 years$85$29 – $528
Market analysis
How much does a used BMW 330i control arm cost?
Asking prices for a used BMW 330i control arm 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 125% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $135.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, forward, AWD, variable sport steering, LH, lists at a $79 median, while rear, adaptive suspension (M suspension), RH commands $212, a 168% 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 $75, while 2019 tops the table at $200. 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 35% below the Toyota 4Runner ($193), 31% below the Mercedes S Class ($180), and 25% above the Mercedes E Class ($100) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used control arm: what to check
- Inspect ball joint boot and stud play: Check for torn rubber dust boots, cracked grease seals, or lateral movement in the ball joint stud when flexed with a pry bar.
- Check rubber bushing integrity: Look for dry-rotted, torn, or fluid-leaking hydraulic suspension bushings where the arm mounts to the subframe.
- Verify structural straightness against factory specs: Compare the arm against original dimensions to spot subtle bends caused by curb strikes or suspension impacts.
- Confirm ball joint attachment design: Determine whether the arm uses a bolt-on ball joint or an integrated press-fit socket to anticipate future maintenance needs.
- Torque bushing bolts at ride height only: Tightening subframe pivot bolts while the vehicle is raised on jacks twists rubber bushings and causes premature tearing.
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 ±178%
Axle Shaft
$196median
$46$742
10wide ±110%
Tail Light
$209median
$40$500
11wide ±123%
Steering Column
$191median
$55$524
12wide ±72%
Headlight Assembly
$1,400median
$561$2,566
Price comparisons
Compare BMW 330i control arm prices
Control Armcompare
Toyota4RunnervsBMW330i
4Runner$193
330i$125
$68 diff9,254 listings
Control ArmcompareMercedesSClassvsBMW330i
Class$180
330i$125
$55 diff8,418 listings
Control ArmcompareMercedesEClassvsBMW330i
Class$100
330i$125
$25 diff8,295 listings
Control ArmcompareFordMustangvsBMW330i
Mustang$75
330i$125
$50 diff8,263 listings
Control ArmcompareDodgeChargervsBMW330i
Charger$75
330i$125
$50 diff7,580 listings
Control ArmcompareMercedesCClassvsBMW330i
Class$120
330i$125
$5 diff7,497 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±105%
Acura ILX
$75median
$34$191
Acurawide ±151%
Acura Integra
$167median
$65$569
Acurawide ±162%
Acura MDX
$165median
$45$581
Acurawide ±127%
Acura RDX
$128median
$30$355
Acurawide ±232%
Acura TLX
$88median
$35$443
Audiwide ±179%
Audi A4
$85median
$35$339
BMWwide ±142%
BMW 530i
$125median
$45$400
BMWwide ±78%
BMW M3
$210median
$60$386
BMWwide ±270%
BMW X1
$85median
$25$484
BMWwide ±229%
BMW X3
$122median
$35$593
BMWwide ±134%
BMW X5
$183median
$40$532
BMWwide ±100%
BMW X7
$231median
$71$532
Common questions
BMW 330i control arm FAQ
How much is a used control arm for a BMW 330i?
The median asking price is $125 across 1,708 priced listings from 168 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $135. 2018 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $75.
How much does it cost to replace a BMW 330i control arm?
Using a used part, a BMW 330i control arm replacement typically runs $220–$575 all-in: the median used control arm for this model lists at $125, and independent-shop labor for control arm replacement typically takes 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$450). The labor figure does not include a wheel alignment after installation. 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, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which BMW 330i control arm years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links BMW 330i control arm 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.