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Look up available BMW 1 Series 5-door (F20) LCI vehicle details and compare engine, transmission and body variants. The results depend on the VIN and market; the catalog does not confirm a car’s exact factory equipment. 23 listed variants. Free, no registration.

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2015–? 23 variants Hatchback PetrolDiesel
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Model-family illustration. Body style and generation may differ. Photo: Wikimedia Commons, via Wikimedia Commons

BMW 1 Series 5-door (F20) LCI specs by variant

All 23 listed variants, grouped by fuel and gearbox. Open a group and compare the listed years, engine, power and emissions. On a small screen, scroll the table sideways.

Petrol · MANUAL 6 variants
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
M140i 6MT RWD (340 HP) 2015–? Petrol 3.0 L 335 bhp MANUAL 6sp RWD —
M135i 6MT RWD (326 HP) 2015–? Petrol 3.0 L 322 bhp MANUAL 6sp RWD —
125i 6MT RWD (218 HP) 2015–? Petrol 2.0 L 215 bhp MANUAL 6sp RWD —
120i 6MT RWD (177 HP) 2015–? Petrol 1.6 L 174 bhp MANUAL 6sp RWD —
118i 6MT RWD (136 HP) 2015–? Petrol 1.6 L 134 bhp MANUAL 6sp RWD —
116i 6MT RWD (109 HP) 2015–? Petrol 1.5 L 107 bhp MANUAL 6sp RWD —
Petrol · AUTOMATIC 7 variants
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
M140i 8AT RWD (340 HP) 2015–? Petrol 3.0 L 335 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp RWD —
M140i xDrive 8AT AWD (340 HP) 2015–? Petrol 3.0 L 335 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp — —
M135i 8AT RWD (326 HP) 2015–? Petrol 3.0 L 322 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp RWD —
M135i xDrive 8AT AWD (326 HP) 2015–? Petrol 3.0 L 322 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp — —
125i 8AT RWD (218 HP) 2015–? Petrol 2.0 L 215 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp RWD —
120i 8AT RWD (177 HP) 2015–? Petrol 1.6 L 174 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp RWD —
118i 8AT RWD (136 HP) 2015–? Petrol 1.6 L 134 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp RWD —
Diesel · AUTOMATIC 5 variants
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
125d 8AT RWD (224 HP) 2015–? Diesel 2.0 L 221 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp RWD —
120d 8AT RWD (190 HP) 2015–? Diesel 2.0 L 186 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp RWD —
120d xDrive 8AT AWD (190 HP) 2015–? Diesel 2.0 L 186 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp — —
118d 8AT RWD (150 HP) 2015–? Diesel 2.0 L 148 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp RWD —
116d 8AT RWD (116 HP) 2015–? Diesel 1.5 L 114 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp RWD —
Diesel · MANUAL 5 variants
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
120d 6MT RWD (190 HP) 2015–? Diesel 2.0 L 186 bhp MANUAL 6sp RWD —
118d 6MT RWD (150 HP) 2015–? Diesel 2.0 L 148 bhp MANUAL 6sp RWD —
118d xDrive 6MT AWD (150 HP) 2015–? Diesel 2.0 L 148 bhp MANUAL 6sp — —
116d 6MT RWD (116 HP) 2015–? Diesel 1.5 L 114 bhp MANUAL 6sp RWD —
116d Efficient Dinamics 6MT RWD (116 HP) 2015–? Diesel 1.5 L 114 bhp MANUAL 6sp RWD —

Specification reference from cardata.wiki. A question mark means a year boundary is missing from the source, not that production continues. An empty field means the source did not provide that value. Confirm the fitted engine, transmission and equipment against the car’s documents. How specification matching works.

Reading your BMW 1 Series 5-door (F20) LCI result

These model-code examples apply to BMW VINs beginning WBA, WBS, WBX or WBY. Other formats are checked against the available source data.

A model code can identify a family

For the supported European BMW format, characters 4–5 identify a model family in our decoder. Some codes also narrow the chassis generation. A family match does not identify every engine, gearbox or factory option.

A generation is not a build year

Our decoder does not read position 10 as a year for WBA, WBS, WBX and WBY VINs. If the exact year is missing, use the registration document or build label to select the right year in Refine. North American formats, including 5UX, use a different year rule.

Check the body style before choosing specifications

A 3 Series sedan, Touring and Gran Turismo can share a model-family name while using different bodies and specifications. Match the chassis and body to your car before using a variant from the catalog. The listed variants are alternatives, not your vehicle’s equipment list.

Examples recognized by this decoder, VIN positions 4–5
CodeModel familyMapped generation
1A1 SeriesF20

These are supported pattern examples, not a complete list of VIN formats or a manufacturer build record. A matching model family does not confirm an individual car’s trim.

How we match sources and handle missing data. For US-market vehicles, compare NHTSA’s VIN decoder and VIN-specific recall lookup. For other markets, confirm campaigns with the manufacturer or an authorised repairer.

Using the BMW 1 Series 5-door (F20) LCI specifications

Start with the car’s year, body and engine, then compare the matching row. Several variants may share a model name while differing in power, transmission or drive layout. If the advert conflicts with the registration or manufacturer documents, resolve the mismatch before relying on the specifications. A VIN lookup can help narrow the comparison, but does not replace a build record or inspection.

Other 1 Series 5-door generations and versions

The same nameplate across body styles and chassis generations.

1 Series1 Series (F20)1 Series 5-door (E87) LCI

Other BMW models

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BMW 1 Series 5-door (F20) LCI VIN FAQ

What can a BMW 1 Series 5-door (F20) LCI VIN lookup show?+
It can return available vehicle details and related model data. A catalog variant list does not prove the exact engine, gearbox or factory equipment fitted to your car. Recall campaigns are model-level matches, not confirmation of an outstanding repair for your VIN.
Where should I check the BMW 1 Series 5-door (F20) LCI identification number?+
Compare the number on the registration document with the vehicle’s identification markings. Common locations on modern vehicles include the windscreen base and a door-jamb label, but the owner’s manual is the reference for the correct location on your version.
What do the BMW 1 Series 5-door (F20) LCI dates in this catalog mean?+
The source lists years 2015–? across 23 variants. A question mark means a year boundary was not supplied. These are catalog dates, not a verified production history or an individual vehicle’s build date.
Is the BMW 1 Series 5-door (F20) LCI VIN check free?+
Yes. The available decode, specifications and model-level results are free without an account. An optional paid history report may contain additional records depending on the car and market.

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