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BMW X1 repairs by problem area

Engine (47%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (8%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (4%)

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BMW X1 brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (33%)

$500 - $999 (22%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (11%)

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Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2020 BMW X1 4dr SUV

turbocharged 228hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

20000 mi

US $1200
new disks, pads 

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2017 BMW X1 4dr SUV

turbocharged 228hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic FWD

10000 mi Brake pedal feel is very long, soft/spongy and then grabby. BMW dlr tech and Service person both drove it and said 'it is normal' and 'the nature of this car'. I drove another loaner from lot: same crappy brake feel. This X1 has The Worst brake pedal feel in 55+ years of my driving all kinds of cars and motorcycles. Our 17 yr old X5 brakes like it hit a wall of Jello; this 2017 X1 has really inferior braking feel, though it does brake well/short distance under very hard braking from higher speeds. Unacceptable, imo. 

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2014 BMW X1 4dr SUV

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

61000 mi

US $1000
New F & R rear brake pads and rotors 

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2014 BMW X1 4dr SUV

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

54000 mi

US $157
Check engine light appeared. Brake system monitor sensor replaced. 

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2014 BMW X1 4dr SUV

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

66643 mi

US $2300
parking brake did not hold, needed adjustment replaced rear brake pads and rotors 

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2013 BMW X1 4dr SUV

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

83000 mi

US $660
Rotors, Pads, and brake hardware replaced. 
523000 mi

US $250
Car computer said brake fluid needed replacing. 
85000 mi

US $538
Brakes throbbing, replaced rotors and pads 
89000 mi

US $217
Wear sensor replaced by dealer; not done at time of previous brake job to save $. Owners decision, not thought through though. 

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BMW X1 Brake Problems

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