BMW X1 Spark plug replacement Cost
2009–2012 · Engine, Fuel & Emissions system
Typical range
$118–$516
Parts + labour
Labour hours
0.5–1.5h
At a typical garage
Spark plugs ignite the air–fuel mixture; worn plugs cause misfires, rough idle, poor fuel economy and difficulty starting. Most modern engines use iridium or platinum plugs with 60,000–100,000-mile intervals. BMW X1 spark plug replacement costs $118–$516.
Typical parts included
- Spark plug
- Spark plug
What affects the price
- Copper vs iridium vs platinum plugs (iridium lasts longest)
- Number of cylinders
- Accessibility—some engines require intake manifold removal, adding significant labour
Common questions
How long does this repair take?
Spark plug replacement on a BMW X1 typically takes 0.5–1.5 hours at a garage.
How often does this need to be done?
For a BMW X1, this is typically needed every 30,000 miles for copper plugs; every 60,000–100,000 miles for iridium or platinum plugs.
Other engine, fuel & emissions system repairs on the BMW X1
- ABS hydraulic unit replacement$425–$765
- ABS sensor replacement$175–$315
- ABS system bleeding$140–$252
- AC compressor clutch replacement$350–$630
- AC compressor replacement$375–$675
Spark plug replacement cost on similar cars
- MERCEDES BENZ G-Klasse$110–$198
- VOLVO XC90$110–$198
- AUDI Q5$90–$165
- LAND ROVER Range Rover Sport$120–$216
- JAGUAR F-Pace$100–$180
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