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BMW 1 Series Hatchback 123 xDrive M Sport 5dr Step Auto

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TWIN TURBO
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1998
Trim	M Sport
Price	£37,540
Engine Power - BHP	204
Acceleration	6.3
Top Speed	153 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	47.9
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	135
Length	4361 mm
Width	1800 mm
Height	1459 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	300 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1530 kg

Driver Convenience

4G LTE connectivity
Attentiveness assist
Bluetooth / WiFi interface for wireless connection of mobile terminal devices and audio streaming
BMW ConnectedDrive online services
BMW Live Cockpit Plus with 10.25" instrument cluster and 10.7" display
BMW remote services
BMW Teleservices
Check Control warning system for monitoring of lights and door/luggage compartment open warning
Cruise control with braking function
Eco pro mode
Electric power steering with Servotronic steering optimised at all speed ranges
Flat airvents in instrument panel with adjustable slats
Front and rear parking sensors
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
Integrated owners handbook
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
Smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay and Android auto
Speed limiter

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

49 litre fuel tank
Aluminium lightweight construction
Anti roll bar front and rear
Balancer shaft
Double VANOS twin scroll turbocharging system
Drive Performance Control
Electronic differential lock
Electronic selector lever
High precision injection
M Adaptive suspension
Petrol Particulate Filter
Steptronic transmission with double clutch
Twin tube gas filled shock absorbers with degressive characteristic curve
VALVETRONIC engine management

Entertainment

DAB Digital radio

Exterior Features

Automatic windscreen wipers and automatic headlight
BMW radiator grille with vertical and diagonal kidney bars
Body colour door handles
Body colour roof trims
Chrome 'M' logo side designation
Chrome exhaust twin tailpipes round 90mm in left
Contoured M rear spoiler in vehicle colour with side aeroblades in high gloss black
Direction indicator side lights in exterior mirrors
Electrically adjustable door mirrors
Exterior M sport design elements
Fading support
Follow me home headlights
Front and rear electric windows with open and close fingertip control, anti trap facility and comfort closing
Front bumper panel with M specific design in vehicle colour with inserts in black high gloss
Front door sill finishers in black plastic with M designation in metallic look
Green tinted heat protection glazing
Heated rear window
High gloss black exterior mirrors
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
LED daytime running lights
LED eyebrow turn indicators
LED front fog lights
LED Headlights
Lightweight engineering
Matt black air guide grilles
Matt black wheel arch trim
Model badge on tailgate right
Nearside reverse light in rear light cluster
Power folding and heated door mirrors
Preparation for high beam assistant
Rain sensor
Rear bumper panel with M-specific design in vehicle colour with inserts in black high gloss
Rear fog lights
Rear side wing doors
Rear window wiper
Shark fin antenna
Side sill covers with M specific design in body colour
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 black walknappa M leather steering with black stitching, shift paddled boost inscription, shaped thumb rests, specific M Badge
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
Dual zone automatic air conditioning with extended contents
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 armrest integrated in door trim panel
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

Packs

Active Guard pack - 1 Series
Interior lights pack - 1 Series
Parking assistant pack - 1 Series

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, interior light, safety battery terminal
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
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
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

Reduced rolling resistance tyres
Tyre repair kit plus - tyre sealant, autonomous power supply via rechargeable battery, wheel attachment via magnets & mounting pin, auto tyre filling

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.119
HC	0.009
Noise Level dB(A)	65
NOx	0.003
Particles	0.0002
Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	135
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	143
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	135
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	133
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	115
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	191
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	130

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1998
Compression Ratio	11.1:1
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	47.9
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	44.8
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	47.9
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	47.9
WLTP - MPG - High	55.4
WLTP - MPG - Low	33.6
WLTP - MPG - Medium	49.6

General

Generation Mark	3
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	26E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	6
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	78
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	84
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	4
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	85
NCAP Safety Assist %	80
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)	6.3
Engine Power - BHP	204
Engine Power - RPM	5000
Engine Torque - NM	360
Engine Torque - RPM	1500
Top Speed	153 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	2085 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1135 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	300 l
Max. Loading Weight	555 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1300
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1530 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.7 m

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