2008 BMW 1-Series BMW 1-Series 2008

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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%)

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2008 BMW 1-Series suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (17%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (33%)

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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.

2008 BMW 1-Series

Engine not specified

57340 mi Once in a while I am hearing a banging noise when I drive slowly on brick pavement. The mechanic could not find the source and we left it at that. 

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2008 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD

195000 mi

US $400
Howling noise from rear passenger wheel. Replace wheel bearing. 

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2008 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe

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

40000 mi

US $700
tie-rods seized on both wheels , the shop had to replace them in order to do alignment 

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2008 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe

230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD

69700 mi Power steering pump began to fail. 
135000 mi

US $1075
Replace original front struts, front control arms, rear dampers 
161000 mi

US $375
replaced front struts and springs 

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2008 BMW 1-Series Suspension Problems

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