BMW X3 transmission control module price snapshot
- Low
- $24
- Average
- $146
- High
- $749
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used BMW X3 transmission control module?
Asking prices from 476 salvage yards in 42 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 X3 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 X3 transmission control module costs $24 to $749, with a median asking price of $129. Based on 8,267 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2009–2026 (18 model years), updated Sep 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$136
Grade B (good)$125
Grade C (fair)$75
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$24–$7497,245 listings
Grade BStandard used$30–$561676 listings
Grade CVisible wear$50–$27927 listings
Grade XUngraded$25–$300319 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $24–$749 | 7,245 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $30–$561 | 676 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $50–$279 | 27 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $25–$300 | 319 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$136
Grade B$125
Grade C$75
Ungraded$75
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $24–$749 overall range
Regional supply
Where the BMW X3 transmission control module is listed
We found priced BMW X3 transmission control module listings at 476 salvage yards across 42 states. Michigan supplies the most, with 1,525 listings (18% of the total) from 52 yards. Location matters: yards in Illinois ask a median $75, while Kentucky yards ask $202, 169% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 1,525 | 52 | $191+48% |
| Illinois | 1,079 | 29 | $75-42% |
| California | 765 | 51 | $95-26% |
| Florida | 680 | 25 | $179+39% |
| Indiana | 675 | 20 | $130+1% |
| Wisconsin | 429 | 23 | $100-22% |
| Arizona | 408 | 14 | $82-36% |
| Kentucky | 342 | 14 | $202+57% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $129 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the BMW X3 transmission control module replacement cost?
- Used part
- $129
- BMW X3 median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$300
- 1–2 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $225–$430
- 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 X3 transmission control module cost by year?
2025837 listingsFits 17 years$171$29 – $7492024423 listingsFits 16 years$101$28 – $4502023768 listingsFits 17 years$158$28 – $6502022440 listingsFits 16 years$131$25 – $61220211,018 listingsFits 15 years$153$25 – $5872020431 listingsFits 14 years$140$30 – $58720191,034 listingsFits 14 years$101$25 – $5612018927 listingsFits 15 years$156$30 – $56120171,304 listingsFits 15 years$125$24 – $5132016926 listingsFits 13 years$77$25 – $33420151,416 listingsFits 15 years$120$24 – $491
Market analysis
How much does a used BMW X3 transmission control module cost?
Asking prices for a used BMW X3 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 81% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $136.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, Lamps, (daytime running lights module), lists at a $71 median, while Driver Assist, surround view camera control commands $336, a 373% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2016 units carry the lowest median at $77, while 2025 tops the table at $171. Parts from 2009–2021 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 13 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the BMW X3 sits 4% below the Mercedes S Class ($135), 21% above the Mercedes E Class ($107), and 11% 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 X3 parts are priced?
01wide ±223%
Wheels
$250median
$49$1,162
02wide ±183%
Side Mirror
$495median
$82$1,894
03wide ±272%
Axle Shaft
$204median
$34$1,144
04wide ±169%
Tail Light
$195median
$40$699
05wide ±265%
Grille
$120median
$25$661
06wide ±129%
Headlight Assembly
$1,280median
$425$3,735
07wide ±166%
Strut
$205median
$44$725
08wide ±213%
Transmission
$943median
$159$4,175
09wide ±281%
Radiator
$183median
$40$1,069
10wide ±171%
Engine
$3,438median
$900$12,625
11wide ±219%
Starter
$116median
$35$544
12wide ±188%
Alternator
$130median
$35$524
Price comparisons
Compare BMW X3 transmission control module prices
Transmission Control Modulecompare
MercedesSClassvsBMWX3
Class$135
X3$129
$6 diff40,479 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareMercedesGLEClassvsBMWX3
Class$145
X3$129
$16 diff32,989 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareToyotaRAV4vsBMWX3
RAV4$125
X3$129
$4 diff24,000 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareFordF250vsBMWX3
F250$190
X3$129
$61 diff22,226 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareFordEscapevsBMWX3
Escape$100
X3$129
$29 diff20,631 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareChevyTahoevsBMWX3
Tahoe$119
X3$129
$10 diff20,165 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 ±263%
BMW M3
$110median
$19$598
BMWwide ±274%
BMW X1
$116median
$20$656
BMWwide ±271%
BMW X5
$136median
$23$760
BMWwide ±233%
BMW X7
$156median
$29$757
Common questions
BMW X3 transmission control module FAQ
How much is a used transmission control module for a BMW X3?
The median asking price is $129 across 8,267 priced listings from 476 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $136. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $77.
How much does it cost to replace a BMW X3 transmission control module?
Using a used part, a BMW X3 transmission control module replacement typically runs $225–$430 all-in: the median used transmission control module for this model lists at $129, 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 X3 model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which BMW X3 transmission control module years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links BMW X3 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.