BMW M3 window regulator price snapshot
- Low
- $30
- Average
- $122
- High
- $271
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used BMW M3 window regulator?
Asking prices from 69 salvage yards in 7 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
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Part overview
About the BMW M3 window regulator
What the window regulator does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used window regulator price guide →
Also known asWindow MotorWindow Regulator Motor
Price summary
A used BMW M3 window regulator costs $30 to $271, with a median asking price of $125. Based on 227 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2012–2022 (9 model years), updated Oct 17, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$100
Grade B (good)$152
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$30–$254182 listings
Grade BStandard used$70–$2715 listings
Grade XUngraded$45–$15040 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $30–$254 | 182 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $70–$271 | 5 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $45–$150 | 40 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$100
Grade B$152
Ungraded$150
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $30–$271 overall range
Regional supply
Where the BMW M3 window regulator is listed
We found priced BMW M3 window regulator listings at 69 salvage yards across 7 states. California supplies the most, with 88 listings (39% of the total) from 14 yards. Location matters: yards in Florida ask a median $51, while Michigan yards ask $193, 278% 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 | 88 | 14 | $150+20% |
| Michigan | 36 | 14 | $193+54% |
| Indiana | 32 | 10 | $129+3% |
| Illinois | 29 | 12 | $75-40% |
| Wisconsin | 19 | 9 | $65-48% |
| Florida | 19 | 9 | $51-59% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $125 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the BMW M3 window regulator replacement cost?
- Used part
- $125
- BMW M3 median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$375
- 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $220–$500
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for window regulator replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include door panel removal and reassembly; window motor may need replacement if integrated. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full window regulator replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Non-Interchange search using BMW M3 and similar models
1 listings$119$119 – $119Non-Interchange search using only BMW M3
1 listings$119$119 – $119Model-year comparison
What does a BMW M3 window regulator cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used BMW M3 window regulator cost?
Asking prices for a used BMW M3 window regulator are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 9 times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median.
Model year matters too: 2018 units carry the lowest median at $51, while 2021 tops the table at $175. Parts from 2012–2018 are interchangeable, so if the 2018 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 7 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the BMW M3 sits 4% above the Ram 1500 ($120), 25% below the Ram 2500 ($166), and 17% below the GMC Sierra 1500 ($150) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used window regulator: what to check
- Inspect drive cable for fraying and alignment: Check steel tension cables for rust, loose strands, or jump-off tracks around plastic corner pulley wheels.
- Verify plastic slide block tab integrity: Examine glass carrier channel sliders for cracked or brittle plastic clips that snap off under window glass weight.
- Test electric motor gear movement under power: Apply twelve volts to motor connector pins to confirm quiet gear rotation without grinding or thermal cutouts.
- Confirm scissor arm pivot rivet play: On mechanical scissor-style regulators, check central pivot rivets for slop that causes window glass tilting in track channels.
- Lube window guide tracks during installation: Clean door glass side channels and lubricate rubber weatherstrips to reduce strain on the regulator motor.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other BMW M3 parts are priced?
01wide ±263%
Transmission Control Module
$110median
$19$598
02wide ±263%
Steering Wheel
$200median
$50$1,100
03wide ±95%
Headlight Assembly
$1,469median
$575$3,366
04wide ±83%
Wheels
$517median
$225$1,087
05wide ±287%
Car Radio
$169median
$29$1,000
06wide ±78%
Control Arm
$210median
$60$386
07wide ±138%
Tail Light
$175median
$30$512
08wide ±263%
Brake Caliper
$350median
$65$1,909
09wide ±200%
Rear View Mirror
$107median
$25$454
10wide ±97%
Radiator
$272median
$115$640
11wide ±87%
Grille
$189median
$90$418
12wide ±167%
Water Pump
$100median
$35$368
Price comparisons
Compare BMW M3 window regulator prices
Window Regulatorcompare
Ram1500vsBMWM3
1500$120
M3$125
$5 diff3,627 listings
Window RegulatorcompareRam2500vsBMWM3
2500$166
M3$125
$41 diff3,541 listings
Window RegulatorcompareGMCSierra1500vsBMWM3
1500$150
M3$125
$25 diff3,334 listings
Window RegulatorcompareRam3500vsBMWM3
3500$166
M3$125
$41 diff3,254 listings
Window RegulatorcompareChevySilverado1500vsBMWM3
1500$121
M3$125
$4 diff3,223 listings
Window RegulatorcompareMercedesCClassvsBMWM3
Class$144
M3$125
$19 diff2,425 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±94%
Acura ILX
$75median
$40$181
Acurawide ±153%
Acura Integra
$99median
$35$338
Acurawide ±130%
Acura MDX
$115median
$35$334
Acurawide ±130%
Acura RDX
$101median
$35$297
Acurawide ±146%
Acura TLX
$99median
$30$320
Audiwide ±64%
Audi A4
$80median
$50$153
BMWwide ±109%
BMW 330i
$125median
$40$313
BMWwide ±112%
BMW 530i
$135median
$40$343
BMWwide ±103%
BMW X1
$111median
$40$268
BMWwide ±210%
BMW X3
$120median
$40$544
BMWwide ±153%
BMW X5
$156median
$47$525
BMWwide ±100%
BMW X7
$222median
$81$525
Common questions
BMW M3 window regulator FAQ
How much is a used window regulator for a BMW M3?
The median asking price is $125 across 227 priced listings from 69 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $100. 2018 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $51.
How much does it cost to replace a BMW M3 window regulator?
Using a used part, a BMW M3 window regulator replacement typically runs $220–$500 all-in: the median used window regulator for this model lists at $125, and independent-shop labor for window regulator replacement typically takes 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$375). The labor figure does not include door panel removal and reassembly; window motor may need replacement if integrated. 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 2022, 2021, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which BMW M3 window regulator years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links BMW M3 window regulator fitments across 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2022. 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.