BMW 530i transmission control module price snapshot
- Low
- $32
- Average
- $166
- High
- $667
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used BMW 530i transmission control module?
Asking prices from 321 salvage yards in 39 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
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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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Part overview
About the BMW 530i transmission control module
What the transmission control module does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used transmission control module price guide →
Also known asTCMTransmission ComputerTransmission ModuleTCU
Price summary
A used BMW 530i transmission control module costs $32 to $667, with a median asking price of $145. Based on 4,046 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2009–2026 (18 model years), updated Oct 13, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$156
Grade B (good)$111
Grade C (fair)$75
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$32–$6673,255 listings
Grade BStandard used$35–$405499 listings
Grade CVisible wear$56–$1003 listings
Grade XUngraded$35–$300289 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $32–$667 | 3,255 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $35–$405 | 499 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $56–$100 | 3 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $35–$300 | 289 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$156
Grade B$111
Grade C$75
Ungraded$86
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $32–$667 overall range
Regional supply
Where the BMW 530i transmission control module is listed
We found priced BMW 530i transmission control module listings at 321 salvage yards across 39 states. Florida supplies the most, with 1,322 listings (33% of the total) from 34 yards. Location matters: yards in Texas ask a median $96, while North Carolina yards ask $216, 125% 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 | 1,322 | 34 | $166+14% |
| Texas | 720 | 31 | $96-34% |
| California | 334 | 35 | $100-31% |
| South Carolina | 297 | 8 | $186+28% |
| Georgia | 243 | 14 | $154+6% |
| North Carolina | 179 | 23 | $216+49% |
| Tennessee | 106 | 11 | $132-9% |
| Alabama | 82 | 5 | $126-13% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $145 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the BMW 530i transmission control module replacement cost?
- Used part
- $145
- BMW 530i median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$300
- 1–2 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $240–$445
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for transmission control module replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include programming and adaptive relearn procedure. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full transmission control module replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a BMW 530i transmission control module cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used BMW 530i transmission control module cost?
Asking prices for a used BMW 530i transmission control module 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 108% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $156.
Model year matters too: 2023 units carry the lowest median at $103, while 2024 tops the table at $343. Year-level pages linked in the table above break each one down by grade and variant.
Against comparable vehicles, the BMW 530i sits 7% above the Mercedes S Class ($135), 36% above the Mercedes E Class ($107), and level with the Mercedes GLE Class ($145) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used transmission control module: what to check
- Match exact part numbers and software flash codes: Verify hardware numbers and firmware revision suffix letters, as valve body solenoid drivers vary between sub-models.
- Inspect connector pins for fluid wicking: Check harness plug sockets for fluid intrusion, as failing transmission harness seals push ATF into the TCM pins.
- Verify donor axle ratio and tire size match: Ensure donor vehicle axle ratios and tire sizes match to prevent shifting fault codes and limp-mode triggers.
- Confirm internal circuit board casing integrity: Check plastic housings for cracked mounting ears, housing cracks, or rattling components inside the module casing.
- Perform adaptive shift learn routine after install: Clear existing TCM adaptive tables using a scan tool so the module relearns your transmission's clutch pack wear.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other BMW 530i parts are priced?
01wide ±187%
Wheels
$350median
$90$1,400
02wide ±97%
Steering Wheel
$408median
$125$914
03wide ±277%
Air Bag
$266median
$70$1,544
04wide ±290%
Grille
$125median
$25$749
05wide ±95%
Headlight Assembly
$1,736median
$680$3,989
06wide ±142%
Control Arm
$125median
$45$400
07wide ±214%
Brake Caliper
$200median
$40$896
08wide ±119%
Front Seat
$221median
$90$614
09wide ±289%
Car Radio
$226median
$45$1,350
10wide ±152%
Axle Shaft
$228median
$50$743
11wide ±176%
Strut
$166median
$57$640
12wide ±101%
Side Mirror
$502median
$210$1,222
Price comparisons
Compare BMW 530i transmission control module prices
Transmission Control Modulecompare
MercedesSClassvsBMW530i
Class$135
530i$145
$10 diff36,258 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareMercedesEClassvsBMW530i
Class$107
530i$145
$38 diff31,749 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareMercedesGLEClassvsBMW530i
Class$145
530i$145
$0 diff28,768 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareFordF150vsBMW530i
F150$156
530i$145
$11 diff25,132 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareMercedesCClassvsBMW530i
Class$100
530i$145
$45 diff21,374 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareToyotaRAV4vsBMW530i
RAV4$125
530i$145
$20 diff19,779 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±183%
Acura ILX
$109median
$35$435
Acurawide ±218%
Acura Integra
$125median
$25$569
Acurawide ±232%
Acura MDX
$111median
$30$544
Acurawide ±203%
Acura RDX
$108median
$35$474
Acurawide ±212%
Acura TLX
$101median
$25$454
Audiwide ±253%
Audi A4
$123median
$22$644
BMWwide ±234%
BMW 330i
$141median
$25$686
BMWwide ±263%
BMW M3
$110median
$19$598
BMWwide ±274%
BMW X1
$116median
$20$656
BMWwide ±281%
BMW X3
$129median
$24$749
BMWwide ±271%
BMW X5
$136median
$23$760
BMWwide ±233%
BMW X7
$156median
$29$757
Common questions
BMW 530i transmission control module FAQ
How much is a used transmission control module for a BMW 530i?
The median asking price is $145 across 4,046 priced listings from 321 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $156. 2023 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $103.
How much does it cost to replace a BMW 530i transmission control module?
Using a used part, a BMW 530i transmission control module replacement typically runs $240–$445 all-in: the median used transmission control module for this model lists at $145, and independent-shop labor for transmission control module replacement typically takes 1–2 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$300). The labor figure does not include programming and adaptive relearn procedure. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which BMW 530i 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 530i transmission control module years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links BMW 530i transmission control module fitments across 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Searching all 18 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.