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BMW 1M: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.

MakeBMW
Model years (US)2011
New registrations (EU)2011–2012
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
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Generations and technical specifications

BMW 1 Series (E87) – BMW 1 Series2004–2013
BMW 1 Series (E87) – BMW 1 Series
SpecificationValue
Model codeE81 (3-door hatchback) / E82 (coupe) / E87 (5-door hatchback) / E88 (convertible)
Production2004–2013
Model years2005–2011 (up to 2013 for coupe and convertible)
Body styles2-door coupe
2-door convertible
3-door hatchback
5-door hatchback
LayoutFront-engine, rear-wheel-drive
PlatformBMW L2
EnginesPetrol
1.6-2.0 L N43/N45/N46 I4
3.0 L N52 I6
3.0 L N54/N55 I6 turbo
Diesel
2.0 L M47/N47 I4 turbo-diesel
Transmissions5-speed Manual
6-speed Manual
6-speed ZF 6HP Automatic
6-speed GM 6L45 automatic
7-speed Magna 7DCI600 M-DCT dual-clutch
Wheelbase2,660 mm
Length4,227–4,380 mm
Width1,748–1,803 mm
Height1,420–1,430 mm
Kerb weight1,245–1,540 kg
ClassSubcompact executive car (C)
AssemblyGermany: Leipzig; Regensburg
DesignerPeter Gabath, Marc Michael Markefka (E82)
Chris Chapman (E87)

EU type-approval data

YearsPowertrainEnginePowerMassCO₂
2011–2012Petrol2979 cm³250 kW (340 PS)1570 kg224 g/km (NEDC)

Years are registration years. Each range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the values reported for new registrations; it is not an average. Mass is the mass in running order. For electric cars the power is the type-approval net power, which can be lower than the peak power in brochures.

Key specifications

Key specifications
SpecificationValue
Powertrains (EU)Petrol
Engine displacement (EU)2,979 cm³
Power (EU)250 kW (340 PS)
Mass in running order (EU)1,570 kg
Wheelbase (EU)2,660 mm

Years and markets

Years and markets
SpecificationValue
Model years (US)2011
New registrations (EU)2011–2012

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