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2012 BMW 1-Series repairs by problem area
Engine (52%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (0%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (35%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)
Other (0%)
Chart based on 46 repairs.
2012 BMW 1-Series repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (14%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (11%)
< $100 (57%)
Chart based on 35 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 7-speed automated manual RWD
| BMW 1-Series in Tennessee, United States Nov 2014 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Sep 201541000 mi | Replace water pump | ||
| BMW 1-Series in Arizona, United States Jul 2015 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Jul 201539000 miUS $600 | Have had to take car in about 3 times now for transmission issues | ||
| BMW 1-Series in Texas, United States Jul 2011 - Aug 2013 | |||
| Dec 201220000 mi | Headlights | ||
| BMW 1-Series in California, United States Jun 2013 - Aug 2015 | |||
| Aug 201541000 mi | RPMs would drop below acceptable levels with A/C on during normal driving as car approached idle. Engine would almost stall, but ECU would blip throttle and eventually stabilize RPMs. Small section of rear bumper paint cracked (no impact, scratch, etc...). | ||
| BMW 1-Series in California, United States Nov 2015 - Oct 2019 | |||
| Feb 201660000 miUS $50 | Draw on the starter system caused car to not start. Dealer misdiagnosed as battery, car wouldn't start after battery was replaced. Covered under CPO. Dealer took slightly over 3 days to remedy. First and last service with Weatherford BMW. | ||
| Mar 201775000 miUS $2500 | Complete water pump failure. 2nd time this car has left me stranded. Water pump replaced, along with thermo and some hoses. $2500. I love this car but no longer trust it *at all*. | ||
2012 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW 1-Series in New York, United States Mar 2015 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Nov 201542900 miUS $2000 | Oil leak, oil pan replaced | ||
| BMW 1-Series in Washington, United States Mar 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 201431000 mi | Passenger seat switches broken; would not return to center position so seat would keep moving. Had to order part. Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) "Inactive" warning light comes on intermittently while driving. Dealer confirmed fault code 6059, cleared the code, checked tire pressures, and reset the system. | ||
| Jun 201435000 mi | TPMS "Inactive" warning comes on intermittently while driving. Dealer confirmed fault code 6059 and found both rear TPM sensors are not reading. Replaced both rear TPM sensors. Passenger seat switches broken; dealer replaced seat controls. | ||
| Feb 201660000 mi | Engine overheating. Replaced water pump. Stalling while coasting in neutral at low speed with A/C on. Software update performed (SIB 12 09 12). | ||
| Dec 201671000 mi | Coolant leaking from overflow tank Oil leak from oil filter housing gasket | ||
| May 2020115 miUS $2100 | Oil leak repairs: Valve cover replaced; turbocharger oil drain line replaced. | ||
| BMW 1-Series in Washington, United States Feb 2012 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Apr 20121700 mi | combox was replaced | ||
| May 201316000 mi | Replace idrive computer display | ||
| BMW 1-Series in Illinois, United States Jul 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 20113000 mi | Tail light had an electrical problem, needed to be replaced. | ||
2012 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 1-Series in Vermont, United States Dec 2015 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Apr 201623500 mi | My engine was self destroying itself, lower end bearings are shot. Few months out of warranty and BMW would not cover anything, I'm gonna need a a whole new engine at 20k. | ||
| BMW 1-Series in New Jersey, United States Nov 2011 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Nov 201212600 mi | Very rough intermittant idle at start up and occasionally at stop lights/signs. | ||
| Sep 201325000 mi | Faulty electronic thermostat set off CEL. | ||
| BMW 1-Series in Washington, United States Aug 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 201310000 mi | reset auto detect wipers. Also did first oil change and annual inspection. No other issues in first 10K miles. | ||
| Dec 201427000 mi | Brake wear indicator on dash showed service about due. Brakes were fine so computer reset. Oil change completed as well. | ||
| Mar 201638000 miUS $571 | Replaced one elec coil | ||
| Apr 201747500 miUS $800 | Replaced failing coil. Second coil to fail of 6 so I replaced all remaining coils with new type. Also did spark plugs proactively since they are due in the next 5000 miles or so | ||
| Apr 202065000 miUS $400 | Routine service with fluid change. | ||
| Aug 202067000 miUS $200 | Replaced one coil for second time. | ||
| Dec 202171000 miUS $1100 | Replaced Vanos sensor and one coil. | ||
2012 BMW 1-Series 2dr Coupe
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW 1-Series in Massachusetts, United States Jul 2011 - Nov 2015 | |||
| Mar 201315000 mi | Engine was misfiring under acceleration when extremely cold (8deg. F) a few months ago. Replaced VANOS solenoid(s) under warranty. | ||
| Sep 201431000 miUS $750 | Replaced cracked horizontal tail light, covered by per service bulletin. | ||
| Jun 201536000 mi | Radio channel selector knob had broken. Entire radio was replaced. Battery was reading low occasionally. Dealer verified that the battery was too old (at almost 4 years) and replaced it. | ||
| BMW 1-Series in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2017 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Jun 201735000 miUS $1500 | The controller to pop the trunk went bad and was replaced. | ||
| BMW 1-Series in Arizona, United States Dec 2012 - Feb 2014 | |||
| Jun 201311000 mi | driver side window operated erratically. motor replaced. rear speakers had periods of intense static. replaced radio. | ||
2012 BMW 1-Series 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 7-speed automated manual RWD
| BMW 1-Series in California, United States Oct 2012 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Jan 201422300 mi | Hesitation. Missing. Chronic problem | ||
| BMW 1-Series in Virginia, United States Oct 2015 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Oct 201746000 miUS $450 | ROTORS WARPED AND WORN. NEW OEM ROTORS AND PADS | ||
2012 BMW 1-Series 2dr Convertible
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 1-Series in Washington, United States May 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 201732630 miUS $1411 | Eccentric Shaft Position Sensor failure | ||
| BMW 1-Series in Florida, United States Feb 2015 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Jul 201628500 miUS $50 | ignition coils replaced under extended warranty | ||
| BMW 1-Series in Massachusetts, United States May 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 201532000 miUS $900 | Valve gasket cover breached | ||
| Dec 201754600 miUS $300 | Remove and replace oil filter adaptor | ||
2011.5 BMW 1-Series 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 134hp 1.6L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 1-Series in Finland Dec 2012 - Oct 2014 | |||
| May 201427320 mi€170 | Clog in the system, no parts needed. Cleaning and warning light and TSB reset. | ||
| Oct 201432240 mi€250 | Cooling liquid leak. | ||
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