Free BMW 1 Series (F20) VIN Decoder
Look up available BMW 1 Series (F20) 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. 22 listed variants. Free, no registration.
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Checking your BMW 1 Series (F20) identification
F20 catalog; do not merge every 1 Series body
Choose the right specification
BMW offered three-door and five-door versions in this 1 Series era. This page is the F20 catalog. A 1 Series family result should not make an F21 or another generation’s specifications look like the fitted configuration of an F20.
- Compare the door count and the documented chassis with this page.
- Check the actual engine and transmission, especially when the advert gives only an equipment-line name.
Model references are linked below. Code examples describe this tool’s coverage and are not manufacturer certification.
Find the VIN, then select the matching manual
BMW USA identifies the windscreen and driver’s door jamb as places to read the VIN. Its digital manual service accepts all 17 characters and supports selected model years. For an imported car, use the manual for its original market; the US illustration is not a promise about every BMW body or right-hand-drive version.
Reference checked . Follow the edition and market stated for each source.
BMW 1 Series (F20) specs by variant
All 22 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 5 variants
| Variant | Listed years | Fuel | Engine | Power | Gearbox | Drive | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M135i 6MT RWD (320 HP) | 2011–? | Petrol | 3.0 L | 316 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | RWD | — |
| 125i 6MT RWD (218 HP) | 2011–? | Petrol | 2.0 L | 215 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | RWD | — |
| 118i 6MT RWD (170 HP) | 2011–? | Petrol | 1.6 L | 170 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | RWD | — |
| 116i 6MT RWD (136 HP) | 2011–? | Petrol | 1.6 L | 134 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | RWD | — |
| 114i 6MT RWD (102 HP) | 2011–? | Petrol | 1.6 L | 101 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | RWD | — |
Petrol · AUTOMATIC 5 variants
| Variant | Listed years | Fuel | Engine | Power | Gearbox | Drive | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M135i 8AT RWD (320 HP) | 2011–? | Petrol | 3.0 L | 316 bhp | AUTOMATIC 8sp | RWD | — |
| M135i xDrive 8AT AWD (320 HP) | 2011–? | Petrol | 3.0 L | 316 bhp | AUTOMATIC 8sp | — | — |
| 125i 8AT RWD (218 HP) | 2011–? | Petrol | 2.0 L | 215 bhp | AUTOMATIC | RWD | — |
| 118i 8AT RWD (170 HP) | 2011–? | Petrol | 1.6 L | 170 bhp | AUTOMATIC | RWD | — |
| 116i 8AT RWD (136 HP) | 2011–? | Petrol | 1.6 L | 134 bhp | AUTOMATIC | RWD | — |
Diesel · MANUAL 8 variants
| Variant | Listed years | Fuel | Engine | Power | Gearbox | Drive | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 125d 6MT RWD (218 HP) | 2011–? | Diesel | 2.0 L | 215 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | RWD | — |
| 120d 6MT RWD (185) | 2011–? | Diesel | 2.0 L | 182 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | RWD | — |
| 120d xDrive 6MT AWD (184 HP) | 2011–? | Diesel | 2.0 L | 182 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | — | — |
| 118d 6MT RWD (143 HP) | 2011–? | Diesel | 2.0 L | 141 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | RWD | — |
| 118d xDrive 6MT AWD (143 HP) | 2011–? | Diesel | 2.0 L | 141 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | — | — |
| 116d 6MT EfficientDynamics RWD (114 HP) | 2011–? | Diesel | 1.6 L | 114 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | RWD | — |
| 116d 6MT RWD (114 HP) | 2011–? | Diesel | 1.6 L | 114 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | RWD | — |
| 114d 6MT RWD (95 HP) | 2011–? | Diesel | 1.6 L | 94 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | RWD | — |
Diesel · AUTOMATIC 4 variants
| Variant | Listed years | Fuel | Engine | Power | Gearbox | Drive | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 125d 8AT RWD (218 HP) | 2011–? | Diesel | 2.0 L | 215 bhp | AUTOMATIC | RWD | — |
| 120d 8AT RWD (184 HP) | 2011–? | Diesel | 2.0 L | 181 bhp | AUTOMATIC | RWD | — |
| 118d 8AT RWD (143 HP) | 2011–? | Diesel | 2.0 L | 141 bhp | AUTOMATIC | RWD | — |
| 116d AT RWD (116 HP) | 2011–? | Diesel | 1.6 L | 114 bhp | AUTOMATIC | 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 (F20) 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.
| Code | Model family | Mapped generation |
|---|---|---|
| 1A | 1 Series | F20 |
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 (F20) 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 generations and versions
The same nameplate across body styles and chassis generations.
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