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2012 BMW 1-Series repairs by problem area

Engine (52%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (0%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (35%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)

Other (0%)

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2012 BMW 1-Series engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (19%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (14%)

< $100 (48%)

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Chart based on 21 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

41000 mi

RPMs would drop below acceptable levels with A/C on during normal driving as car approached idle. Engine would almost stall, but ECU would blip throttle and eventually stabilize RPMs.

41000 mi

Replace water pump

75000 mi

US $2500

Complete water pump failure. 2nd time this car has left me stranded. Water pump replaced, along with thermo and some hoses. $2500. I love this car but no longer trust it *at all*.

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60000 mi	Engine overheating. Replaced water pump. Stalling while coasting in neutral at low speed with A/C on. Software update performed (SIB 12 09 12).
71000 mi	Coolant leaking from overflow tank Oil leak from oil filter housing gasket
115 mi US $2100	Oil leak repairs: Valve cover replaced; turbocharger oil drain line replaced.

42900 mi

US $2000

Oil leak, oil pan replaced

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23500 mi

My engine was self destroying itself, lower end bearings are shot. Few months out of warranty and BMW would not cover anything, I'm gonna need a a whole new engine at 20k.

12600 mi	Very rough intermittant idle at start up and occasionally at stop lights/signs.
25000 mi	Faulty electronic thermostat set off CEL.

38000 mi US $571	Replaced one elec coil
47500 mi US $800	Replaced failing coil. Second coil to fail of 6 so I replaced all remaining coils with new type. Also did spark plugs proactively since they are due in the next 5000 miles or so
65000 mi US $400	Routine service with fluid change.
67000 mi US $200	Replaced one coil for second time.
71000 mi US $1100	Replaced Vanos sensor and one coil.