Exhaust and emissions · BMW 1 Series · Premium

BMW 1 Series catalytic converter cost

£620 – £2,005Independent garage · United Kingdom
Book time 1 – 3 hMain dealer £750 – £2,760Parts £550 – £1,750Difficulty Hard

By country

CountryPartsLabourIndependent garageMain dealer
France€600 – €1,900€75 – €260€675 – €2,160€800 – €2,875
Belgium€610 – €1,940€70 – €245€680 – €2,180€800 – €2,880
SwitzerlandCHF 810 – CHF 2,565CHF 125 – CHF 430CHF 935 – CHF 2,995CHF 1,105 – CHF 3,940
Germany€600 – €1,900€90 – €345€690 – €2,245€830 – €3,015
Austria€620 – €1,955€100 – €360€715 – €2,315€855 – €3,075
Spain€580 – €1,845€50 – €185€635 – €2,030€740 – €2,655
Italy€590 – €1,860€45 – €175€635 – €2,035€740 – €2,650
Portugal€580 – €1,845€40 – €145€620 – €1,985€725 – €2,610
Netherlands€610 – €1,940€85 – €300€700 – €2,240€825 – €2,950
United Kingdom£550 – £1,750£70 – £260£620 – £2,005£750 – £2,760

What changes the price

On the BMW 1 Series, access takes on average 15% more time than the average for its class (premium), where the range is £610 – £1,975.

BMW 1 Series: other repairs

Oil and filter change£105 – £210Full manufacturer service£245 – £575Front brake pads£115 – £260Front brake discs and pads£280 – £620Rear brake pads£120 – £275Timing belt kit with water pump£450 – £1,115Timing chain kit£965 – £2,620Clutch kit£645 – £1,555Clutch and dual-mass flywheel£1,265 – £2,670Car battery£180 – £395Alternator£405 – £1,040Starter motor£300 – £855Front shock absorbers£335 – £775EGR valve£380 – £1,050Diesel particulate filter (DPF)£930 – £2,705Turbocharger£1,035 – £2,735Water pump£205 – £655Air conditioning regas£90 – £250Head gasket£780 – £2,115Diesel injector£345 – £950Spark plugs£85 – £280

Frequently asked questions

How much does a catalytic converter bmw 1 series cost?

At an independent garage, expect £620 to £2,005, parts and labour included. Main dealer: £750 – £2,760.

What is book time?

It is the reference time set for a given job. Garages bill that time even if they work faster. If a quote shows far more hours than book time, ask why. BMW 1 Series: 1 – 3 h.

Why is the dealer more expensive?

Dealer hourly rates run 40 to 60% higher on average, and genuine parts cost more than their original-equipment equivalents. Under EU rules, servicing outside the dealer network does not void the manufacturer warranty.

Data updated October 2026. Indicative estimate. MecaScan cannot see your vehicle: always have a diagnosis confirmed by a professional, and never work on brakes, steering or airbags without the skills.