2009 BMW 1-Series BMW 1-Series 2009

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2009 BMW 1-Series repairs by problem area

Engine (33%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (5%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (31%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (14%)

Other (11%)

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2009 BMW 1-Series brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (22%)

$100 - $499 (44%)

< $100 (33%)

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2009 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe

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

45200 mi

US $250
Replaced wheel speed sensor which was causing ABS failure indication. 
67022 mi

US $296
Replace front wheel speed sensors 

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2009 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD

72000 mi

US $30
Front passenger ABS wheel speed sensor replaced 
80000 mi

US $200
broken sensor 
35000 mi

US $250
Brake pedal pressure unusually difficult after cold start. Had repair shop check brake fluids, brake booster valve. Nothing found, problem continues. 

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2009 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe

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

51000 mi

US $750
front pads and rotors 
66000 mi

US $800
[ABS] Sensors needed replacing. 

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2009 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe

230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD

76000 mi

US $300
Wheel speed sensor failure. The Shop diagnosed two warning lights that were lit on the dash and determined the left rear wheel speed sensor was defective and needed replacement. 

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2009 BMW 1-Series 2dr Convertible

230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD

23000 mi The third brake light, the one on the trunk, fell off. The dealer replaced it and washed the car in about an hour. 

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2009 BMW 1-Series Brake Problems

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