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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%)
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Chart based on 845 repairs.
BMW 1-Series suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (17%)
$500 - $999 (4%)
$100 - $499 (35%)
< $100 (43%)
Chart based on 23 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 2dr Hatch
turbocharged 315hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 24600 mi £200 |
Stiffness and odd steering feel traced to a U/S joint in the steering column. Rod and joint in column replaced. |
2013 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 7-speed automated manual RWD
| 34000 mi | Power steering pump. Impeller disintegrated. System flushed for fragments, pump replaced. Work performed under warranty. |
2011 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 7-speed automated manual RWD
| 53000 mi US $1500 |
Sway bar bushings needed to be replaced. Front sway bar links replaced |
| 64000 mi | Suspension replaced all arounmd |
2011 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 3720 mi | Power steering hose failed, possibly damaged by dealer during performance suspension install. Replaced under warranty, but significant delay as part was ordered from Germany. |
| 82000 mi US $150 |
Front tension arms |
2011 BMW 1-Series 2dr Convertible
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 67000 mi US $1500 |
Wheel bearings replaced. |
2010 BMW 1-Series 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 69800 mi US $50 |
Wheel bearing replacement CPO warranty. |
2009 BMW 1-Series 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 141hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual RWD
| 148180 mi | rear shock absorbers replaced |
2009 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 58072 mi US $1689 |
Replace wheel speed sensor |
| 67022 mi US $520 |
Replace front tension struts |
2009 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 26000 mi | Wheel bearing worn out. Dealer claimed the problem on increased camber settings, but finally decided to replace under warranty "as a one time thing" |
| 59000 mi US $100 |
Replaced rear shocks, noticed a lot of rear end moment over bumps |
| 63000 mi US $50 |
Front shocks were worn out, bouncy ride. |
2009 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 80000 mi | Both read bearings noisy. Discovered that too rusty and could not be removed Suggested replacement of axle shafts. |
2009 BMW 1-Series 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 67877 mi C $100 |
air filter, cabin filter, oil change, passenger front tire leak/repair. Front bump stops damaged |
| 73110 mi C $157 |
wheel alignment (Z3 spec) |
2009 BMW 1-Series 2dr Convertible
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 49000 mi US $250 |
Shop tightened all nuts and bolts to address noises over bumps and cornering. |
2008 BMW 1-Series
Engine not specified
| 57340 mi | Once in a while I am hearing a banging noise when I drive slowly on brick pavement. The mechanic could not find the source and we left it at that. |
2008 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 195000 mi US $400 |
Howling noise from rear passenger wheel. Replace wheel bearing. |
2008 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 40000 mi US $700 |
tie-rods seized on both wheels , the shop had to replace them in order to do alignment |
2008 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 135000 mi US $1075 |
Replace original front struts, front control arms, rear dampers |
| 161000 mi US $375 |
replaced front struts and springs |
| 69700 mi | Power steering pump began to fail. |
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