2011 BMW 1-Series BMW 1-Series 2011

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2011 BMW 1-Series repairs by problem area

Engine (36%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (4%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (16%)

Other (5%)

Chart based on 148 repairs.
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2011 BMW 1-Series other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (100%)

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Chart based on 6 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe

turbocharged 335hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD

38000 mi

US $80
Window washer system lines clogged. 

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2011 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 7-speed automated manual RWD

3000 mi Seat Back Remote Release Secured 

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2011 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD

10000 mi Trunk lid tail light cracked and popped out of trunk lid. Common problem on 128/135 BMWs. 
46000 mi Third brakelight broken again. Light pops out of trunk lid and will eventually come out if not repaired. This is 3rd brake light they have replaced under warranty 

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2011 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe

230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

4954 mi Bug in the right rear tail light. 
23500 mi Drivers side seat belt jammed. Entire assembly was replaced under warranty. 

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2011 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe

230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD

6800 mi Tail light unit failed 

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2011 BMW 1-Series Other Problems

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