BMW 2-Series BMW 2-Series

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BMW 2-Series repairs by problem area

Engine (14%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (7%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (20%)

Other (12%)

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BMW 2-Series body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (7%)

< $100 (93%)

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Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2019 BMW 2-Series 2dr Coupe

turbocharged 405hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD

12000 mi Rear tail light replaced for moisture issue on sealant. All spark plugs replaced, quoted $1.5K for job. Filter replacement, quoted $445. Oil replacement, quoted $175. Was able to purchase extended BMW service plan for $900 which covered these three items and will cover future services on them for two years. 

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2017 BMW 2-Series 2dr Coupe

turbocharged 335hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD

8400 mi Window trim replaced and wheel repair, trim replaced, defective, wheel repaired, damaged by me, have wheel repair policy 

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2016 BMW 2-Series 2dr Coupe

turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD

Dash rattle at drivers side cowl 
29000 mi Rattle driver's side cowl and glove box 

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2016 BMW 2-Series 2dr Convertible

turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

11000 mi Convertible roof was repaired. The inner liner had caught and torn in the linkage/folding mechanism for the convertible roof. The inner liner was replaced under recall. 

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2015 BMW 2-Series 2dr Coupe

turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

15000 mi Rattle on passenger side trim 

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2015 BMW 2-Series 2dr Coupe

turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

4000 mi

US $110
Front passenger side wheel center cap was missing. They refused to fix it under warranty even though the wheels have never been off the car (so could not have been caused by previous work on the car). 
6510 mi Rattle from driver window side and also from driver seatbelt anchor 
21000 mi and interior trim not flush (carbon fiber). took a few days to get the carbon fiber trim in. 

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2015 BMW 2-Series 2dr Coupe

turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD

1500 mi Wind noise from driver side. Seal was reseated and noise is gone. 
8300 mi Minor creak in the drivers seat 

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2015 BMW 2-Series 2dr Convertible

turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Rattle with seat belt cover, window against convertible top 
21500 mi Lots and lots of rattling. Dealer did nothing. Top wear / creaks when going over bumps. No fix, probably needs replacement soon due to regular use. 
44000 mi Rattle from convertible top mechanism. Dealer replaced some little plastic bits. 

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2014 BMW 2-Series

Engine not specified

44000 mi Headlights were oxidizing and we're replaced. 

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2014 BMW 2-Series 2dr Coupe

turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD

28000 mi

US $50
Blank plastic panel disappeared into the dashboard and rattled. 

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BMW 2-Series Body Problems

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