BMW 330i drive shaft price snapshot
- Low
- $76
- Average
- $272
- High
- $800
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used BMW 330i drive shaft?
Asking prices from 237 salvage yards in 38 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 drive shaft
What the drive shaft does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used drive shaft price guide →
Also known asDriveshaftPropeller ShaftProp Shaft
Price summary
A used BMW 330i drive shaft costs $76 to $800, with a median asking price of $250. Based on 734 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2017–2025 (9 model years), updated Oct 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$258
Grade B (good)$195
Grade C (fair)$76
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$85–$800621 listings
Grade BStandard used$76–$31885 listings
Grade CVisible wear$76–$761 listings
Grade XUngraded$100–$40027 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $85–$800 | 621 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $76–$318 | 85 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $76–$76 | 1 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $100–$400 | 27 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$258
Grade B$195
Grade C$76
Ungraded$145
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $76–$800 overall range
Regional supply
Where the BMW 330i drive shaft is listed
We found priced BMW 330i drive shaft listings at 237 salvage yards across 38 states. California supplies the most, with 158 listings (17% of the total) from 26 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $163, while Pennsylvania yards ask $350, 115% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 158 | 26 | $163-35% |
| Texas | 91 | 27 | $207-17% |
| New York | 79 | 17 | $188-25% |
| Florida | 61 | 12 | $258+3% |
| Michigan | 61 | 13 | $319+28% |
| Pennsylvania | 55 | 8 | $350+40% |
| Ohio | 45 | 9 | $348+39% |
| Georgia | 40 | 11 | $230-8% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $250 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the BMW 330i drive shaft replacement cost?
- Used part
- $250
- BMW 330i median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $345–$700
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for drive shaft replacement, not a quote for your vehicle. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full drive shaft replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
RWD
1 listings$521$521 – $521Model-year comparison
What does a BMW 330i drive shaft cost by year?
202549 listingsFits 4 years$234$125 – $5232024115 listingsFits 7 years$231$85 – $6082023124 listingsFits 7 years$258$85 – $6632022125 listingsFits 6 years$264$85 – $8002021122 listingsFits 6 years$262$85 – $800202050 listingsFits 3 years$296$85 – $608201988 listingsFits 6 years$205$85 – $6082018104 listingsFits 4 years$218$76 – $385201729 listingsFits 3 years$200$95 – $385
Market analysis
How much does a used BMW 330i drive shaft cost?
Asking prices for a used BMW 330i drive 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 239% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $258.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, AWD, lists at a $231 median, while RWD commands $521, a 126% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2017 units carry the lowest median at $200, while 2020 tops the table at $296. Parts from 2017–2019 are interchangeable, so if the 2017 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 3 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the BMW 330i sits 32% above the Ram 1500 ($190), 10% above the Chevy Silverado 1500 ($228), and 3% above the GMC Sierra 1500 ($243) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used drive shaft: what to check
- Flex universal joints and CV boots: Articulate each U-joint by hand to check for stiff binding, rusted needle bearings, or torn rubber constant-velocity boots.
- Inspect slip yoke splines and balance weights: Check male splines for twisting or galling, and verify that welded steel balance weights are present along the tube.
- Examine center carrier bearing rubber: Inspect two-piece driveshaft center bearings for cracked rubber mounting rings or noisy, dry support bearings.
- Measure overall compressed length: Verify flange-to-flange operating length exactly, as transmission options and wheelbase variations alter shaft dimensions.
- Index flange alignment before installation: Mark mating yokes to the differential flange before installation to prevent high-speed driveline vibration.
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 ±201%
Control Arm
$125median
$25$528
12wide ±123%
Steering Column
$191median
$55$524
Price comparisons
Compare BMW 330i drive shaft prices
Drive Shaftcompare
Ram1500vsBMW330i
1500$190
330i$250
$60 diff20,497 listings
Drive ShaftcompareChevySilverado1500vsBMW330i
1500$228
330i$250
$22 diff19,711 listings
Drive ShaftcompareGMCSierra1500vsBMW330i
1500$243
330i$250
$7 diff16,266 listings
Drive ShaftcompareFordF150vsBMW330i
F150$240
330i$250
$10 diff14,660 listings
Drive ShaftcompareFordF250vsBMW330i
F250$287
330i$250
$37 diff9,547 listings
Drive ShaftcompareRam3500vsBMW330i
3500$431
330i$250
$181 diff8,032 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±154%
Acura MDX
$232median
$75$788
Acurawide ±113%
Acura RDX
$173median
$60$450
Acurawide ±233%
Acura TLX
$209median
$60$1,036
Audiwide ±124%
Audi A4
$170median
$50$470
Audiwide ±142%
Audi A6
$180median
$54$566
Audiwide ±116%
Audi Q3
$186median
$65$495
BMWwide ±175%
BMW 530i
$250median
$70$947
BMWwide ±71%
BMW M3
$525median
$280$1,025
BMWwide ±135%
BMW X1
$140median
$60$437
BMWwide ±235%
BMW X3
$220median
$51$1,086
BMWwide ±185%
BMW X5
$301median
$55$1,170
BMWwide ±84%
BMW X7
$396median
$190$859
Common questions
BMW 330i drive shaft FAQ
How much is a used drive shaft for a BMW 330i?
The median asking price is $250 across 734 priced listings from 237 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $258. 2017 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $200.
How much does it cost to replace a BMW 330i drive shaft?
Using a used part, a BMW 330i drive shaft replacement typically runs $345–$700 all-in: the median used drive shaft for this model lists at $250, and independent-shop labor for drive shaft replacement typically takes 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$450). 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 drive shaft years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links BMW 330i drive shaft fitments across 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 9 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.