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BMW 1-Series repairs by problem area
Engine (35%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (3%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (16%)
Other (10%)
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 845 repairs.
BMW 1-Series brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (9%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (48%)
Chart based on 33 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2015 BMW 1-Series 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 101hp 1.4L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| 42470 mi €250 |
Replace front and rear pads, sensors and anti-rattle clips. |
2013 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 7-speed automated manual RWD
| 17000 mi | Brake wear transducer broken. Replaced at no charge |
2013 BMW 1-Series 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 51000 mi | Parking brake squeal if car smove back after being parked. |
2013 BMW 1-Series 2dr Convertible
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 25000 mi | Brake system sensor defective. Discovered by Tech while scanning the computer for an unrelated sensor warning. |
2012 BMW 1-Series 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 7-speed automated manual RWD
| 46000 mi US $450 |
ROTORS WARPED AND WORN. NEW OEM ROTORS AND PADS |
2011 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 7-speed automated manual RWD
| 68000 mi US $400 |
Passenger side wheel speed sensor replaced |
2011 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 61000 mi US $85 |
Both sensors broke |
2011 BMW 1-Series 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 20000 mi US $50 |
Rear ABS sensors failed throwing codes. |
2011 BMW 1-Series 2dr Convertible
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 67000 mi US $1500 |
When rear wheel bearings were replaced brake pads were noted to almost be worn out so changed them at same time. |
2010 BMW 1-Series 4dr Hatch
168-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 418190 mi A $1200 |
The above work included Pad replacement Front & Rear discs. Front & Rear sensors |
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 |
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 |
| 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. |
| 80000 mi US $200 |
broken sensor |
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. |
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. |
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. |
2008 BMW 1-Series 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual 2WD
| 17000 mi | Sign for traction control faulty. |
2008 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 50000 mi | Brake and Stability Control lights illuminated. Steering wheel crooked. Dealer reprogrammed steering angle sensor. |
| 53000 mi US $500 |
rear brake pads replaced |
2008 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 74400 mi C $135 |
Dash warning lights indicating trouble with ABS system. Diagnosed fault with ABS Hydro unit. Elected not to repair at this time as I wanted to explore reman options. After shop visit the lights went off, and have only come on a couple times since, briefly. Suspect may only be dirty electrical contacts. |
| 16000 mi | Wheel Speed Sensor failed on left front wheel. Caused ABS/DTC error message and chatter in brake pedal. |
| 16000 mi | Dealership replaced the wheel speed sensor once the part came in. No problems since repair. |
2008 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 35000 mi US $100 |
ABS Light came on. Took to dealer. Informed it needs a new DSC Hydraulic Unit, costing $3700. Seems a bit extreme at 34.5K miles. Car had been in for maintenance and full inspection one week earlier. Considering options. |
| 36000 mi | DSC Hydraulic unit previously mentioned was replaced by BMW. |
2008 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 48000 mi US $400 |
replaced rotors and pads. ATE fluid flush |
| 122500 mi US $369 |
Frozen right front brake caliper |
| 171000 mi US $58 |
Replaced left rear ABS sensor. |
2008 BMW 1-Series 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 49000 mi US $2000 |
The dealer replaced the front disc brakes, changed oil and did the general 50K maintenance. |
| 88000 mi | Replace brake pads and rotors |
2008 BMW 1-Series 2dr Convertible
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 4000 mi |
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