Engine · BMW 1 Series · Premium

BMW 1 Series turbocharger cost

£1,035 – £2,735Independent garage · United Kingdom
Book time 3.5 – 7 hMain dealer £1,295 – £3,925Parts £830 – £2,115Difficulty Professionals only

By country

CountryPartsLabourIndependent garageMain dealer
France€900 – €2,300€225 – €620€1,125 – €2,920€1,365 – €3,955
Belgium€920 – €2,345€205 – €585€1,125 – €2,935€1,350 – €3,910
SwitzerlandCHF 1,215 – CHF 3,105CHF 380 – CHF 1,035CHF 1,595 – CHF 4,140CHF 1,915 – CHF 5,485
Germany€900 – €2,300€275 – €830€1,175 – €3,130€1,450 – €4,300
Austria€925 – €2,370€295 – €860€1,220 – €3,230€1,495 – €4,355
Spain€875 – €2,230€155 – €450€1,030 – €2,680€1,210 – €3,520
Italy€880 – €2,255€140 – €415€1,020 – €2,670€1,205 – €3,480
Portugal€875 – €2,230€120 – €345€995 – €2,575€1,175 – €3,420
Netherlands€920 – €2,345€260 – €725€1,175 – €3,070€1,420 – €4,085
United Kingdom£830 – £2,115£205 – £620£1,035 – £2,735£1,295 – £3,925

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 £1,010 – £2,655.

A failed turbo is rarely the only culprit: oil starvation, sludge, air leaks. A serious quote includes a new oil feed pipe and a root-cause check, otherwise the new turbo can fail too.

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 – £2,705Water 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 turbocharger bmw 1 series cost?

At an independent garage, expect £1,035 to £2,735, parts and labour included. Main dealer: £1,295 – £3,925.

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: 3.5 – 7 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.