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Decode your BMW 1 Series 5 doors (E87) VIN number free for full specifications, engine, power, transmission and body, plus recalls and safety ratings. Covers 10 variants (2004+). No registration.

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BMW 1 Series 5 doors (E87)
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BMW 1 Series 5 doors (E87) specs by variant

Engine, power, transmission and emissions for each 1 Series 5 doors (E87) variant in our database.

VariantYearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
130i 6AT RWD (265 HP) 2004 Petrol 3.0 L 261 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp RWD —
130i 6MT RWD (265 HP) 2004 Petrol 3.0 L 261 bhp MANUAL 6sp RWD —
120d 6AT RWD (163 HP) 2004 Diesel 2.0 L 161 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp RWD —
120d 6MT RWD (163 HP) 2004 Diesel 2.0 L 161 bhp MANUAL 6sp RWD —
120i 6AT RWD (150 HP) 2004 Petrol 2.0 L 148 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp RWD —
120i 6MT RWD (150 HP) 2004 Petrol 2.0 L 148 bhp MANUAL 6sp RWD —
118i 6AT RWD (129 HP) 2004 Petrol 2.0 L 127 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp RWD —
118i 6MT RWD (129 HP) 2004 Petrol 2.0 L 127 bhp MANUAL 6sp RWD —
118d 6MT RWD (122 HP) 2004 Diesel 2.0 L 119 bhp MANUAL 6sp RWD —
116i 5MT RWD (115 HP) 2004 Petrol 1.6 L 114 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —

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The same nameplate across body styles and chassis generations.

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BMW 1 Series 5 doors (E87) VIN FAQ

What does a BMW 1 Series 5 doors (E87) VIN tell you?+
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Where is the VIN on a BMW 1 Series 5 doors (E87)?+
Look at the base of the windscreen on the driver's side, on the driver's door-jamb sticker, and on the vehicle registration document (V5C / title).
What years was the BMW 1 Series 5 doors (E87) made?+
Our database covers the BMW 1 Series 5 doors (E87) for model years 2004+, across 10 variants.
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