BMW M3 transmission control module price snapshot
- Low
- $19
- Average
- $134
- High
- $598
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used BMW M3 transmission control module?
Asking prices from 288 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 M3 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 M3 transmission control module costs $19 to $598, with a median asking price of $110. Based on 2,570 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2009–2025 (17 model years), updated Oct 15, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$125
Grade B (good)$110
Grade C (fair)$40
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$20–$5982,153 listings
Grade BStandard used$40–$30893 listings
Grade CVisible wear$19–$805 listings
Grade XUngraded$24–$169319 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $20–$598 | 2,153 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $40–$308 | 93 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $19–$80 | 5 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $24–$169 | 319 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$125
Grade B$110
Grade C$40
Ungraded$70
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $19–$598 overall range
Regional supply
Where the BMW M3 transmission control module is listed
We found priced BMW M3 transmission control module listings at 288 salvage yards across 38 states. Florida supplies the most, with 901 listings (35% of the total) from 42 yards. Location matters: yards in Texas ask a median $80, while Indiana yards ask $159, 99% 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 | 901 | 42 | $129+17% |
| Texas | 306 | 20 | $80-27% |
| Michigan | 296 | 26 | $136+24% |
| Illinois | 163 | 22 | $89-19% |
| Indiana | 155 | 13 | $159+45% |
| North Carolina | 118 | 27 | $120+9% |
| Georgia | 90 | 15 | $101-8% |
| South Carolina | 82 | 9 | $133+21% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $110 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the BMW M3 transmission control module replacement cost?
- Used part
- $110
- BMW M3 median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$300
- 1–2 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $205–$410
- 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 M3 transmission control module cost by year?
20252 listingsNo priced listings yet2024100 listings$212$42 – $4772023100 listings$180$40 – $477202294 listings$275$60 – $598202186 listings$186$45 – $4662018458 listingsFits 15 years$82$38 – $5002017936 listingsFits 15 years$120$19 – $4912016466 listingsFits 15 years$104$25 – $47320151,091 listingsFits 15 years$104$24 – $474
Market analysis
How much does a used BMW M3 transmission control module cost?
Asking prices for a used BMW M3 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 213% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $125.
Model year matters too: 2018 units carry the lowest median at $82, while 2022 tops the table at $275. Parts from 2009–2024 are interchangeable, so if the 2018 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 15 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the BMW M3 sits 19% below the Mercedes S Class ($135), 3% above the Mercedes E Class ($107), and 24% below 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 M3 parts are priced?
01wide ±263%
Steering Wheel
$200median
$50$1,100
02wide ±95%
Headlight Assembly
$1,469median
$575$3,366
03wide ±83%
Wheels
$517median
$225$1,087
04wide ±287%
Car Radio
$169median
$29$1,000
05wide ±78%
Control Arm
$210median
$60$386
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 transmission control module prices
Transmission Control Modulecompare
MercedesSClassvsBMWM3
Class$135
M3$110
$25 diff34,782 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareMercedesEClassvsBMWM3
Class$107
M3$110
$3 diff30,273 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareMercedesGLEClassvsBMWM3
Class$145
M3$110
$35 diff27,292 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareFordF150vsBMWM3
F150$156
M3$110
$46 diff23,656 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareMercedesCClassvsBMWM3
Class$100
M3$110
$10 diff19,898 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareToyotaRAV4vsBMWM3
RAV4$125
M3$110
$15 diff18,303 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 ±219%
BMW 530i
$145median
$32$667
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 M3 transmission control module FAQ
How much is a used transmission control module for a BMW M3?
The median asking price is $110 across 2,570 priced listings from 288 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $125. 2018 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $82.
How much does it cost to replace a BMW M3 transmission control module?
Using a used part, a BMW M3 transmission control module replacement typically runs $205–$410 all-in: the median used transmission control module for this model lists at $110, 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 M3 model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which BMW M3 transmission control module years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links BMW M3 transmission control module fitments across 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 17 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.