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2011 BMW 1-Series repairs by problem area
Engine (36%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (4%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (16%)
Other (5%)
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 148 repairs.
2011 BMW 1-Series body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (100%)
Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2011 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 7-speed automated manual RWD
| 2480 mi | rear seat tray rattle |
| 6820 mi | rear seat tray rattle still present when sold |
| 7000 mi | Fixed pass. side mirror squeak when using the power folding feature. |
| 10540 mi | Third brake light assembly, lense cracked then broke off. Repaired no cost . Informed "common problem" |
2011 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 11000 mi | 3rd brake light, common issue that dealer did acknowledge, even had it in stock it was so common. No questions asked, easy repair. |
| 20000 mi | Broken 3rd brake light. Replaced |
| 620 mi | Wind noise near B-pillar at about door handle level. Adjusted window to reduce wind noise (but not completely eliminate). |
| 2480 mi | Wind noise again. Not willing to replace door seals, and no further adjustment of window pressure available. Will have to live with minor (or normal?) wind noise. Center console squeak / rattle. Dealer acknowledged problem, but didn't correct as I didn't want the console torn apart. Will consider at year-end oil change visit. |
| 3100 mi | Replaced center armrest due to creaking diagnosed in Oct 2011. |
| 7440 mi C $70 |
Creaking at base of windshield |
| 7840 mi | Continuing rattles and creaks at base of windshield. |
2011 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 27000 mi | The air vents turned white very suddenly. I have never seen this happen in a car before. Dealer recommended I park it in the sun but the change was to sudden to be fading from the sun. Very weird. |
| 2141 mi | Sunroof glass delaminating-Dealer replaced the glass. |
| 7933 mi | Rattle in passenger sie A Pillar. Fix was to replace missing felt pad at base of A Pillar. |
| 45900 mi | front center console losing color. Dealer replaced it |
| 21200 mi | Raised carpet on passenger side door trim, aluminum trim on dash front loose, both repaired. |
2011 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 17700 mi | Third trip to dealer to try to repair clunking noise at low speeds. |
2011 BMW 1-Series 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 2600 mi | Cracked 3rd tail light. |
| 8000 mi | Center tail light cracked |
2011 BMW 1-Series 2dr Convertible
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 20200 mi | One fog light was loose and there was a small rattle in the rear. Both fixed. |
2011 BMW 1-Series 2dr Convertible
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 25000 mi | Convertible top was leaking. Gasket starting to wear out so they inserted foam to fill the gap. Problem solved. |
| 33000 mi | Convertible top liner connector broke off on front driver's side (near windshield) after regularly getting caught on side frame during top mechanised movement. Liner replaced under warranty by BMW. |
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