BMW 330i engine computer price snapshot
- Low
- $63
- Average
- $225
- High
- $617
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used BMW 330i engine computer?
Asking prices from 290 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 engine computer
What the engine computer does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used engine computer price guide →
Also known asECUECMPCMEngine Control ModuleEngine Control UnitPowertrain Control Module
Price summary
A used BMW 330i engine computer costs $63 to $617, with a median asking price of $220. Based on 813 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)$231
Grade B (good)$191
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$63–$617588 listings
Grade BStandard used$70–$348164 listings
Grade XUngraded$85–$40061 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $63–$617 | 588 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $70–$348 | 164 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $85–$400 | 61 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$231
Grade B$191
Ungraded$180
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $63–$617 overall range
Regional supply
Where the BMW 330i engine computer is listed
We found priced BMW 330i engine computer listings at 290 salvage yards across 38 states. California supplies the most, with 154 listings (13% of the total) from 21 yards. Location matters: yards in Georgia ask a median $150, while Michigan yards ask $245, 63% 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 | 154 | 21 | $200-9% |
| Texas | 134 | 30 | $175-20% |
| Georgia | 78 | 14 | $150-32% |
| Missouri | 74 | 9 | $244+11% |
| Michigan | 53 | 18 | $245+11% |
| North Carolina | 52 | 13 | $234+6% |
| Florida | 45 | 15 | $150-32% |
| Colorado | 44 | 4 | $158-28% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $220 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the BMW 330i engine computer replacement cost?
- Used part
- $220
- BMW 330i median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $315–$670
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for engine computer replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include programming and key relearn procedure. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full engine computer replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Electronic Control Module, ID 12145A8F928
2 listings$250$171 – $250Model-year comparison
What does a BMW 330i engine computer cost by year?
202512 listings$339$171 – $617202452 listingsFits 4 years$251$145 – $5902023188 listingsFits 6 years$200$70 – $4452022188 listingsFits 6 years$215$63 – $4952021186 listingsFits 6 years$241$70 – $495202050 listingsFits 4 years$195$80 – $3252019100 listingsFits 5 years$235$80 – $4072018100 listingsFits 4 years$234$100 – $415201750 listingsFits 3 years$150$100 – $316
Market analysis
How much does a used BMW 330i engine computer cost?
Asking prices for a used BMW 330i engine computer are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 10 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 21% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $231.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, Electronic Control Module, ID 12145A8F928, lists at a $250 median, while Electronic Control Module, ID 12145B32771 commands $271, a 8% 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 $150, while 2025 tops the table at $339. 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 96% above the Honda Accord ($112), 98% above the Honda Civic ($111), and 75% above the Hyundai Elantra ($126) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used engine computer: what to check
- Match hardware and service numbers: Ensure hardware revision codes and circuit board part numbers match exactly, as pinouts change mid-model year.
- Inspect multi-pin connector headers: Check header pins for bending, green copper oxidation, or burnt circuit board traces inside the wiring sockets.
- Verify immobilizer programming requirements: Plan for anti-theft security relearn procedures or ECU re-flashing before the replacement computer will start the engine.
- Confirm donor transmission and emissions spec: Ensure the donor vehicle used the same transmission type and regional emissions package to prevent fault codes.
- Check aluminum casing seals: Inspect housing screws and perimeter rubber gaskets for white oxidation or breaks that indicate past water intrusion.
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 engine computer prices
Engine Computercompare
HondaAccordvsBMW330i
Accord$112
330i$220
$108 diff9,018 listings
Engine ComputercompareHondaCivicvsBMW330i
Civic$111
330i$220
$109 diff8,853 listings
Engine ComputercompareHyundaiElantravsBMW330i
Elantra$126
330i$220
$94 diff8,409 listings
Engine ComputercompareHondaPilotvsBMW330i
Pilot$125
330i$220
$95 diff5,926 listings
Engine ComputercompareHyundaiTucsonvsBMW330i
Tucson$156
330i$220
$64 diff5,619 listings
Engine ComputercompareToyotaRAV4vsBMW330i
RAV4$161
330i$220
$59 diff4,969 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±167%
Acura ILX
$138median
$40$500
Acurawide ±153%
Acura Integra
$155median
$50$525
Acurawide ±219%
Acura MDX
$135median
$35$625
Acurawide ±162%
Acura RDX
$155median
$42$543
Acurawide ±208%
Acura TLX
$125median
$33$553
Audiwide ±174%
Audi A4
$175median
$35$644
BMWwide ±120%
BMW 530i
$221median
$65$595
BMWwide ±122%
BMW M3
$440median
$212$1,289
BMWwide ±251%
BMW X1
$182median
$35$949
BMWwide ±206%
BMW X3
$225median
$49$975
BMWwide ±230%
BMW X5
$250median
$49$1,200
BMWwide ±147%
BMW X7
$279median
$82$900
Common questions
BMW 330i engine computer FAQ
How much is a used engine computer for a BMW 330i?
The median asking price is $220 across 813 priced listings from 290 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $231. 2017 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $150.
How much does it cost to replace a BMW 330i engine computer?
Using a used part, a BMW 330i engine computer replacement typically runs $315–$670 all-in: the median used engine computer for this model lists at $220, and independent-shop labor for engine computer replacement typically takes 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$450). The labor figure does not include programming and key relearn procedure. 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 engine computer years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links BMW 330i engine computer 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.