BMW M3 control arm price snapshot
- Low
- $60
- Average
- $198
- High
- $386
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used BMW M3 control arm?
Asking prices from 53 salvage yards in 20 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 M3 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 M3 control arm costs $60 to $386, with a median asking price of $210. Based on 695 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2024 (10 model years), updated Oct 18, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$211
Grade B (good)$210
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$60–$386668 listings
Grade BStandard used$210–$2206 listings
Grade XUngraded$85–$12421 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $60–$386 | 668 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $210–$220 | 6 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $85–$124 | 21 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$211
Grade B$210
Ungraded$100
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $60–$386 overall range
Regional supply
Where the BMW M3 control arm is listed
We found priced BMW M3 control arm listings at 53 salvage yards across 20 states. Florida supplies the most, with 123 listings (17% of the total) from 10 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $100, while Florida yards ask $223, 123% 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 | 123 | 10 | $223+6% |
| Michigan | 72 | 6 | $135-36% |
| Mississippi | 67 | 3 | $190-10% |
| Kentucky | 50 | 3 | $211 |
| Indiana | 44 | 2 | $212+1% |
| California | 37 | 5 | $100-52% |
| Tennessee | 32 | 1 | $197-6% |
| Wisconsin | 32 | 2 | $100-52% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $210 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the BMW M3 control arm replacement cost?
- Used part
- $210
- BMW M3 median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $305–$660
- 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
Model-year comparison
What does a BMW M3 control arm cost by year?
202418 listings$232$106 – $266202326 listings$232$106 – $306202242 listings$294$149 – $386202154 listings$294$125 – $38620192 listingsNo priced listings yet2018166 listingsFits 7 years$206$60 – $3052017166 listingsFits 7 years$202$75 – $3222016166 listingsFits 7 years$202$75 – $3052015165 listingsFits 7 years$202$75 – $322
Market analysis
How much does a used BMW M3 control arm cost?
Asking prices for a used BMW M3 control arm are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 6 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 0% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $211.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $202, while 2021 tops the table at $294. Parts from 2015–2021 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 7 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the BMW M3 sits 9% above the Toyota 4Runner ($193), 17% above the Mercedes S Class ($180), and 110% 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 M3 parts are priced?
01wide ±263%
Transmission Control Module
$110median
$19$598
02wide ±263%
Steering Wheel
$200median
$50$1,100
03wide ±95%
Headlight Assembly
$1,469median
$575$3,366
04wide ±83%
Wheels
$517median
$225$1,087
05wide ±287%
Car Radio
$169median
$29$1,000
06wide ±138%
Tail Light
$175median
$30$512
07wide ±263%
Brake Caliper
$350median
$65$1,909
08wide ±200%
Rear View Mirror
$107median
$25$454
09wide ±97%
Radiator
$272median
$115$640
10wide ±87%
Grille
$189median
$90$418
11wide ±167%
Water Pump
$100median
$35$368
12wide ±75%
Side Mirror
$631median
$300$1,250
Price comparisons
Compare BMW M3 control arm prices
Control Armcompare
Toyota4RunnervsBMWM3
4Runner$193
M3$210
$17 diff8,241 listings
Control ArmcompareMercedesSClassvsBMWM3
Class$180
M3$210
$30 diff7,405 listings
Control ArmcompareMercedesEClassvsBMWM3
Class$100
M3$210
$110 diff7,282 listings
Control ArmcompareFordMustangvsBMWM3
Mustang$75
M3$210
$135 diff7,250 listings
Control ArmcompareDodgeChargervsBMWM3
Charger$75
M3$210
$135 diff6,567 listings
Control ArmcompareMercedesCClassvsBMWM3
Class$120
M3$210
$90 diff6,484 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 ±201%
BMW 330i
$125median
$25$528
BMWwide ±142%
BMW 530i
$125median
$45$400
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 M3 control arm FAQ
How much is a used control arm for a BMW M3?
The median asking price is $210 across 695 priced listings from 53 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $211. 2017 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $202.
How much does it cost to replace a BMW M3 control arm?
Using a used part, a BMW M3 control arm replacement typically runs $305–$660 all-in: the median used control arm for this model lists at $210, 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 M3 model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which BMW M3 control arm years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links BMW M3 control arm fitments across 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. Searching all 10 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.