Timing · BMW 1 Series · Premium

BMW 1 Series timing chain kit cost

£965 – £2,620Independent garage · United Kingdom
Book time 7 – 14 hMain dealer £1,325 – £4,140Parts £550 – £1,380Difficulty Professionals only

By country

CountryPartsLabourIndependent garageMain dealer
France€600 – €1,500€450 – €1,240€1,050 – €2,740€1,345 – €3,880
Belgium€610 – €1,530€415 – €1,175€1,025 – €2,705€1,290 – €3,715
SwitzerlandCHF 810 – CHF 2,025CHF 760 – CHF 2,070CHF 1,570 – CHF 4,095CHF 1,965 – CHF 5,530
Germany€600 – €1,500€550 – €1,655€1,150 – €3,155€1,520 – €4,570
Austria€620 – €1,545€585 – €1,725€1,205 – €3,270€1,575 – €4,560
Spain€580 – €1,455€310 – €895€895 – €2,350€1,085 – €3,135
Italy€590 – €1,470€275 – €830€865 – €2,300€1,055 – €3,015
Portugal€580 – €1,455€240 – €690€825 – €2,145€1,015 – €2,925
Netherlands€610 – €1,530€520 – €1,450€1,130 – €2,980€1,430 – €4,060
United Kingdom£550 – £1,380£415 – £1,240£965 – £2,620£1,325 – £4,140

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 £910 – £2,460.

A chain has no replacement interval, but some engines are known for early stretch (VW 1.4 TSI EA111, BMW N47). A rattle on cold start is the typical sign.

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 – £1,115Clutch 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 – £950Catalytic converter£620 – £2,005Spark plugs£85 – £280

Frequently asked questions

How much does a timing chain kit bmw 1 series cost?

At an independent garage, expect £965 to £2,620, parts and labour included. Main dealer: £1,325 – £4,140.

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: 7 – 14 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.