2013 BMW 1-Series BMW 1-Series 2013

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2013 BMW 1-Series repairs by problem area

Engine (36%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (9%)

Suspension and Steering (6%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (12%)

Other (0%)

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2013 BMW 1-Series electrical repair cost distribution

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$1000 - $2499 (0%)

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$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (100%)

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2013 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe

turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 7-speed automated manual RWD

19900 mi the sport button light stopped working; dealer replaced under warranty. 
15200 mi Navigation system not calculating long routes properly - routing 100's of miles out of the way. 
32000 mi

US $50
window regulator 

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2013 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe

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

32000 mi Air compressor went out and had to be replaced. I am still under warranty. However, the shop said it would have cost $2800 if it had not been under warranty. 

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2013 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe

230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD

32000 mi Drivers window, in 1 out of every 15 or so times closing it, would go up halfway and then auto reverses and go down again. Fm radio should switch from hd to regular when signal is weak. Instead, hd signal cuts out for several seconds, returns, cuts out, etc. Becuase dealer is in city they could not replicate weak signal. Same prob reported by other yokels. 
32000 mi Airbags replaced due to recall 

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2013 BMW 1-Series 2dr Convertible

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

16000 mi Update and retrofit of the cellular systems 
23200 mi Electric door lock module for drivers door was replaced due to intermittent failure 
27000 mi Air bag recall replacement 

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2013 BMW 1-Series Electrical Problems

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