What causes oil leakage in a BMW 3 Series?

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Anna Smith 3 weeks ago

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What causes oil leakage in a BMW 3 Series?

I noticed that there is a small puddle of oil under my BMW 3 Series every time I park it. What could be causing this and how can I fix it?

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**John Williams** · Answer 1 · 2025-06-11T20:25:12+00:00

There are several common reasons why your BMW 3 Series could be leaking oil. It could be due to a faulty oil filter, valve cover gasket, oil pan gasket, or even a cracked engine block.