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2008 BMW 1-Series repairs by problem area
Engine (32%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (1%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (2%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (20%)
Other (14%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 369 repairs.
2008 BMW 1-Series brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (7%)
$100 - $499 (29%)
< $100 (57%)
Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 BMW 1-Series 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual 2WD
| 17000 mi | Sign for traction control faulty. |
2008 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 50000 mi | Brake and Stability Control lights illuminated. Steering wheel crooked. Dealer reprogrammed steering angle sensor. |
| 53000 mi US $500 |
rear brake pads replaced |
2008 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 74400 mi C $135 |
Dash warning lights indicating trouble with ABS system. Diagnosed fault with ABS Hydro unit. Elected not to repair at this time as I wanted to explore reman options. After shop visit the lights went off, and have only come on a couple times since, briefly. Suspect may only be dirty electrical contacts. |
| 16000 mi | Wheel Speed Sensor failed on left front wheel. Caused ABS/DTC error message and chatter in brake pedal. |
| 16000 mi | Dealership replaced the wheel speed sensor once the part came in. No problems since repair. |
2008 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 35000 mi US $100 |
ABS Light came on. Took to dealer. Informed it needs a new DSC Hydraulic Unit, costing $3700. Seems a bit extreme at 34.5K miles. Car had been in for maintenance and full inspection one week earlier. Considering options. |
| 36000 mi | DSC Hydraulic unit previously mentioned was replaced by BMW. |
2008 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 48000 mi US $400 |
replaced rotors and pads. ATE fluid flush |
| 122500 mi US $369 |
Frozen right front brake caliper |
| 171000 mi US $58 |
Replaced left rear ABS sensor. |
2008 BMW 1-Series 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 49000 mi US $2000 |
The dealer replaced the front disc brakes, changed oil and did the general 50K maintenance. |
| 88000 mi | Replace brake pads and rotors |
2008 BMW 1-Series 2dr Convertible
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 4000 mi |
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