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%)

Chart based on 33 repairs.
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2013 BMW 1-Series engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (9%)

$100 - $499 (18%)

< $100 (64%)

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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2013 BMW 1-Series

Engine not specified

25000 mi Car Stumbling/hesitating upon acceleration. 

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2013 BMW 1-Series 2dr Hatch

turbocharged 315hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

3500 mi MAF sensor replaced 

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2013 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe

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

19000 mi

US $1100
Oil housing was leaking. Gasket replaced 
15000 mi RPM surging at idle, throttle lag when at a rolling stop (car has DCT tranny malice keyless entry not working. Repairs consist of software updates and FOB reprogram. Still experiencing lag, but better if I drive in manual mode. 

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2013 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe

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

20200 mi Electronic interference: Car powered up upon trunk opening using the key fob. This happened only once and the dealer could not reproduce. 
29000 mi

US $660
Replaced oil filter housing gasket due to leak. 

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2013 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe

230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD

32000 mi Check engine light came on, power reduced. Light went off after car warmed up and engine power better. Dealer made repairs and reset light. Drove car home. Next time driven, check engine light returned and stayed on. 
18200 mi oil filter housing cover gasket leaking; replaced o-ring to solve problem 

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2013 BMW 1-Series 2dr Convertible

turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD

66000 mi Water pump failed. 

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2013 BMW 1-Series 2dr Convertible

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 7-speed automated manual RWD

50000 mi

US $250
Old TSB re surging idle implemented. I paid for a software upgrade. 

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2013 BMW 1-Series 2dr Convertible

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

45000 mi

US $180
Replaced spark plugs 
25000 mi Engine oil sensor defective. 

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2013 BMW 1-Series Engine Problems

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