2010 BMW 1-Series BMW 1-Series 2010

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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%)

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2010 BMW 1-Series electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (13%)

< $100 (75%)

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2010 BMW 1-Series 4dr Hatch

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

37000 mi internal lighting, battery 

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2010 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe

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

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

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

28400 mi Power windows on driver side would occasionally stop. Shop replaced the motor. 
38000 mi

US $50
Window would not reliably go up each time I attempted to close it. Motor and switch were replaced. 
60760 mi

C $350
Sealed AC refrigerant leak and recharged 

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2010 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe

230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD

55180 mi

A $700
Replacement of battery after seven years 
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. 

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2010 BMW 1-Series 2dr Convertible

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

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 Electrical Problems

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