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BMW 1 Series Hatchback M135 xDrive 5dr Step Auto [Tech+ Pack]

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TWIN TURBO
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1998
Trim	M135 [Tech+]
Price	£46,490
Engine Power - BHP	300
Acceleration	4.9
Top Speed	155 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	37.2
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	173
Length	4361 mm
Width	1800 mm
Height	1459 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	380 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1550 kg

Driver Convenience

Active guard plus
Attentiveness assist
Bluetooth / WiFi interface for wireless connection of mobile terminal devices and audio streaming
BMW ConnectedDrive online services
BMW Teleservices
Check Control warning system for monitoring of lights and door/luggage compartment open warning
Eco pro mode
Electric power steering
Electro hydraulically controlled multi-plate clutch transfers drive to rear axle and with power take-off device located on the front differential.
Energy efficient operating strategy
Flat airvents in instrument panel with adjustable slats
Front axle single joint with specific axle kinematics to minimise drive influences on steering + provide increased rigidity agile driving behaviour
Gearshift time display in manual mode
Head up Display
Integrated owners handbook
Left turn warning with brake function
M Sports steering with M135i xDrive specific settings
My modes (Personal / Efficient / Sport)
Oil sensor for level and grade
On board computer
Optimum shift indicator
Personal e-SIM
Personal Profile
Pull away assistant
Rigidly mounted rear subframe - Multi link construction with separate spring / damper configuration and excellent driving characteristics
Speed limit Info including no-overtaking indicator
Speed limiter
Sporty fast gear shifting in sport mode

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

49 litre fuel tank
Aluminium lightweight construction
Anti roll bar front and rear
Balancer shaft
Double VANOS
Drive Performance Control
Electronic differential lock
Electronic selector lever
Engine cover with M performance designation
High precision injection
Launch control
M Adaptive suspension
M135i specific heavily de-throttled engine intake air guide
M135i specific high-performance cooling package
M135i specific larger turbocharger with integrated divert-air valve
Petrol Particulate Filter
Steptronic transmission with double clutch
Twin tube gas filled shock absorbers with degressive characteristic curve
VALVETRONIC engine management
Variable, stepless and infinitely adjustable distribution of drive torque between the front and rear axles
xDrive intelligent all wheel drive with M135i specific reinforced components

Entertainment

DAB Digital radio
Harman/Kardon surround sound audio system with 12 speakers

Exterior Features

Adaptive LED headlights with high beam assist
Automatic windscreen wipers and automatic headlight
BMW Iconic glow kidney grille
Body colour door handles
Body colour roof trims
Cerium grey exterior mirror caps
Direction indicator side lights in exterior mirrors
Electrically adjustable exterior mirror with mirror adjustment switch on drivers armrest and aspheric on driver side, convex on passenger side
Exhaust tailpipe, Cerium Grey with bevelled finish - twin, round 100mm, left and right split
Fading support
Folding side mirrors with auto dimming/folding wing mirrors with auto dimming
Follow me home headlights
Front and rear bumper system with replaceable deformation elements
Front and rear electric windows with open and close fingertip control, anti trap facility and comfort closing
Front door sill finishers with M135i designation
Green tinted heat protection glazing
Heated rear window
High gloss shadowline window frame, Recess cover mirror frames and B/C pillar embelisher trim
High level third brake light
Integrated front windscreen with washer jets
Interior rear-view mirror with automatic anti-dazzle function
LED daytime running lights
LED eyebrow turn indicators
Lightweight engineering
M Performance exhaust system with valve control and minimised exhaust back pressure
M Performance specific setup
M rear spoiler in high gloss black
M sport roof spoiler
Matt black air guide grilles
Matt black wheel arch trim
Model badge on tailgate right
Nearside reverse light in rear light cluster
Preparation for high beam assistant
Rain sensor
Rear fog lights
Rear side wing doors
Rear window wiper
Reinforced crank drive, new pistons and adapted con rods
Shark fin antenna
Sun protection glass
Trailer stabilisation logic
Visible VIN plate
Welcome lighting

Interior Features

12V power socket in front centre console with blanking plug
3 rear seat head restraints
3 seat bench in 2nd row
3 spoke Walknappa leather steering wheel, decorative stitching, badge, pearl chrome finish, thumbnails, red centre and black/red high gloss paddles
Anthracite front and rear floor mats
Anthracite headlining
Black boot net with lashing eyes
Cargo function on 2nd seat row
Child seat ISOFIX attachment for two outer rear seats and front passenger seat with anchorage points
Conditioned based service
Driver and front passenger backrest net on rear
Driver and front passenger seat heating
Driver side folding compartment in instrument panel
Folding rear clothes hook
Footrest and pedals in black plastic
Four grab handles integrated in roof lining
Front and rear door pockets with bottle holders
Front and rear side armrest integrated into door trim
Front armrest with storage compartment
Glove compartment
Height adjustable front head restraints
Luggage compartment for bag hooks on left and right, foldable luggage compartment liner and four lashing eyelets
Manual adjust steering wheel
Multi-function controls for steering wheel
Rear seat backrest with manual 60:40 split folding with 3 top tether clips integrated on rear of seat panels
Single front passenger seat
Storage compartment in centre console
Storage compartment in luggage compartment
Stowage of the parcel shelf in luggage compartment trim
Sun visors with vanity mirrors and insert tab
Two front centre console cupholders
Type C two USB ports in rear centre console
Upper retaining strap integrated into backrest rear panels
Wireless charging tray

Packs

BMW live cockpit professional pack- 1 Series
Connected pack professional - 1 Series
Interior and exterior mirror package - 1 Series
Interior lights pack - 1 Series
M Sport exterior styling aerodynamics pack - 1 Series 135i

Passive Safety

2 tone horn
3 point seatbelts on all seats, front pyrotechnic belt tensioners, stopper and belt force limiters, rear coded belt buckles
Airbags - Front driver/passenger, front and rear curtain head protection, front side, manual deactivation of front passenger airbag
Anti lock braking system (ABS) with brake assist
BMW emergency call
Brake drying
Braking readiness
Child proof locking system in rear door
Comfort modes
Cornering brake control
Crash sensor activating of airbags,Unlocking doors,hazard warning lights,fuel cut off,interior lighting+activation of safety battery terminal clamp
Driver and front passenger seat belt security check
Dynamic stability control + (DSC+)
Dynamic Traction Control - DTC
Electrically operated hand brake including automatic hold function
Front and rear disc brakes
Integrated torsen mechanical limited slip differential on front axle
M Sport brakes with blue calipers M designation in front
Seatbelt warning
Side impact protection
Tyre pressure monitoring system
Warning triangle and first aid kit

Security

Central locking switch for all doors, fuel filler cap and luggage compartment
Comfort access system
Deadlocking function system to all doors
Drive away locking system on all doors and luggage compartment with de-activated in iDrive settings
Locking wheel bolts
Remote control with integrated key with High-gloss Black inlay and M designation and 1 button for open/ close lock, window, open luggage compartment
Start/stop button illuminated in centre console with keyless engine start and auto start stop deactivation button
Thatcham Cat.1 alarm and immobiliser
Wheel slip limitation close to the actuator (ARB)

Trim

Contrast stitching on instrument panel

Wheels

BMW mobility system
Electrically powered 12V compressor
Reduced rolling resistance tyres

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	173
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	188
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	173
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	169
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	148
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	246
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	171

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1998
Compression Ratio	9.5:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	82
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	94.6
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	7 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	37.2
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	34.8
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	37.2
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	38.2
WLTP - MPG - High	42.8
WLTP - MPG - Low	25.9
WLTP - MPG - Medium	37.2

General

Generation Mark	3
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	29E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	6
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	83
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	87
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	76
NCAP Safety Assist %	72
Service Interval Frequency - Months	24
Service Interval Mileage	18000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	Unlimited
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	4.9
Engine Power - BHP	300
Engine Power - RPM	5750
Engine Torque - NM	400
Engine Torque - RPM	2000
Top Speed	155 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	225/45 R18
Tyre Size Rear	225/45 R18
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	Y-SPOKE STYLE 975
Wheel Type	18" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1459 mm
Length	4361 mm
Wheelbase	2670 mm
Width	1800 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2072 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	49
Gross Vehicle Weight	2100 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1200 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	380 l
Max. Loading Weight	550 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	750
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1550 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.7 m

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