BMW 3 Series Fuel Gauge Inaccurate — Sender Unit
BMW
3 Series
2005
All E90
⚡ Quick Summary
Severity Level
Low
Safe to Drive?
✅ Safe to Drive
Safety Impact
No direct safety impact reported by owners
Urgency Level
🟢 Low Priority
An inaccurate fuel gauge on BMW E90 that reads empty when the tank is part full indicates a failed in-tank fuel level sender. The sender float corrodes or the resistor track wears. Replacement sender costs £80-180; in-tank access required.
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