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2010 BMW 1-Series repairs by problem area

Engine (45%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (3%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (6%)

Chart based on 33 repairs.
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2010 BMW 1-Series repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (22%)

$500 - $999 (15%)

$100 - $499 (7%)

< $100 (56%)

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Chart based on 27 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2010 BMW 1-Series 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 141hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual RWD

BMW 1-Series in Great Britain
Nov 2015 - Sep 2016
Jun 2016

37000 mi
turbo gearbox/clutch internal lighting, battery rear view mrror 

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2010 BMW 1-Series 4dr Hatch

168-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

BMW 1-Series in New South Wales, Australia
Sep 2015 - Mar 2018
Oct 2016

37820 mi

A $950
Vacuum pump ~ oil o-ring leaking and cam-cover gasket. Sympton ~ Oil fume smell in cabin. This was repaired new oil o ring and gasket. 
Mar 2017

38440 mi

A $600
Repair of oil leak coming from cam cover///not successful. stil leaking slightly. There is an vacuum pump in the same area that was leaking. 
Aug 2017

418190 mi

A $1200
The above work included Pad replacement Front & Rear discs. Front & Rear sensors 

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2010 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

BMW 1-Series in British Columbia, Canada
Mar 2013 - May 2016
Jul 2013

20740 mi
valve cover gasket leaking oil. Found Cylinder Head Cover cracked around the Oil Filled Neck. Replaced Valve Cover. 
Nov 2013

25420 mi
Car warned of exterior light failed intermittently. Brought car into shop to diagnose. Turning signal bulb was replaced. Issue returned immediately after retrieving car from service!  Return trip: Bulb and wiring replaced. 

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2010 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD

BMW 1-Series in Oregon, United States
Mar 2013 - Mar 2018
Apr 2014

69700 mi

US $1500
All 6 fuel injectors needed to be replaced 
Nov 2017

125000 mi

US $1100
Intake carbon build up required walnut-blasting. Had never been done in 125,000 miles After walnut blasting the tech test drove the car, parked it and the temp gauge began to go up: the water pump had failed. The water pump failure and replacement was not caused by the shop; the water pump had never failed prior to 125,000 miles so it was good it failed at the shop. Replaced it and the thermostat. After (a) the walnut blasting, and (b) the water pump and thermostat, then (c) the SES came on again. Kuni’s excellent service staff spent nearly 20 hours to diagnose the issue since there was not yet a code that pointed to the fuel injectors. Once a code finally popped, the fuel injectors were replaced and I asked them to replace the BMW Performance spark plugs which had not been replaced since 48,000 miles. The whole system holds together and so a cascade of events after 125,000 miles is not shock. Runs like it is brand new now..and I’m keeping it along with my new 2018 M2. 

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2010 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe

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

BMW 1-Series in Texas, United States
Mar 2013 - Feb 2016
Aug 2013

28400 mi
Power windows on driver side would occasionally stop. Shop replaced the motor. 
Sep 2014

38000 mi

US $50
Window would not reliably go up each time I attempted to close it. Motor and switch were replaced. 
BMW 1-Series in Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 2013 - Jun 2017
Mar 2015

24000 mi
fuel cap leak. replaced 
Mar 2016

27000 mi

US $50
belt tensioner 
BMW 1-Series in Ontario, Canada
Mar 2013 - Jun 2018
Jun 2016

60760 mi

C $350
Sealed AC refrigerant leak and recharged 
Jan 2018

70060 mi

C $1200
Fuel tank leak. Both fuel senders replaced. 

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2010 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe

230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD

BMW 1-Series in Maryland, United States
Mar 2010 - Jun 2018
Mar 2010

100 mi
Sirius radio would lose signal intermittently. Dealer reprogramed it (took 2 days). No other problems with the car in the two years since. 
Dec 2012

22300 mi
Not really a problem at this point but wondering if it might become one over time. Hot or cold, car used to start almost instantly. Recently, when cold, it takes 1-2 seconds. Dealer unable to duplicate cold start scenario. 
BMW 1-Series in Queensland, Australia
Mar 2013 - Jun 2022
Aug 2016

55180 mi

A $700
Replacement of battery after seven years 
Aug 2021

73160 mi

A $600
oil leak from sump gasket 

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2010 BMW 1-Series 2dr Convertible

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

BMW 1-Series in Georgia, United States
Sep 2014 - Dec 2016
Sep 2014

47000 mi
Injector was bad. Bank of 3 replaced under cpo warranty. 
Apr 2016

69800 mi

US $50
Wheel bearing replacement CPO warranty. 
BMW 1-Series in Delaware, United States
Aug 2014 - Dec 2015
May 2015

74000 mi

US $50
Right front indicator went out. Replacement of bulb and socket was unsuccessful. Diagnostic revealed bad circuit covered under warranty. All I had to cover was gas for the loaner vehicle. 

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2010 BMW 1-Series 2dr Convertible

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

BMW 1-Series in Georgia, United States
Apr 2017 - Jun 2018
Apr 2017

23000 mi

US $250
trunk mounted brake light bezel broke bad click - duplicate entry 
Dec 2017

25000 mi
replacement trunk mount brake light bezel broke - was replaced again under warranty 
BMW 1-Series in North Carolina, United States
Mar 2013 - Oct 2013
Oct 2013

65000 mi

US $1100
Thermostat Check Engine Light, replaced thermostat, during that noticed the water pump had sedimentation, replaced that while engine was apart. 
BMW 1-Series in Massachusetts, United States
Apr 2013 - Oct 2014
May 2013

29500 mi
Third brake light lens cracked 
BMW 1-Series in New Jersey, United States
Mar 2013 - Jan 2015
Dec 2013

34000 mi
The assembly with the buttons for the convertible top operation fell back into the dash, but the buttons still worked. Item was reattached. 

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