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BMW 1 Series Hatchback 116d SE 5dr

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	COMMON RAIL
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Diesel
Engine Capacity - CC	1496
Trim	SE
Price	£26,530
Engine Power - BHP	116
Acceleration	10.3
Top Speed	124 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	62.8
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	119
Length	4319 mm
Width	1799 mm
Height	1434 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	380 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1375 kg

Driver Convenience

Active guard plus
Attentiveness assist
BMW Online services
BMW Teleservices
Check Control warning system for monitoring of lights and door/luggage compartment open warning
Connected eDrive Services
Cruise control with brake assist
Eco pro mode
Electric power steering with Servotronic steering optimised at all speed ranges
Integrated owners handbook
Lane departure warning system
Oil sensor for level and grade
On board computer
Optimum shift indicator
Personal Profile
Pull away assistant
Speed limiter

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

6 speed manual transmission
Aluminium lightweight construction
Anti roll bar front and rear
Balancer shaft
Diesel particulate filter
Drive Performance Control
Electronic differential lock

Entertainment

Bluetooth audio streaming
DAB Digital radio

Exterior Features

Auto dimming rear view mirror
Automatic windscreen wipers and automatic headlight
Body colour door handles
Body colour front and rear bumpers
Body colour mirror caps
Chrome exhaust tailpipe in single, round (Exhaust tailpipe, stainless steel - single, round)
Chrome kidney grille with extra wide black, high gloss black vertical slats
Direction indicator side lights in exterior mirrors
Fading support
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 in black plastic with BMW designation
Green tinted heat protection glazing
Heated, electrically adjustable exterior mirror aspheric on driver side, convex on passenger side
High level third brake light
LED daytime running lights
LED eyebrow turn indicators
LED front fog lights
Lightweight engineering
Manual headlight beam throw control
Matt black air guide grilles
Matt black roof moulding, B pillar finisher and wheel arch trim
Matt black window frame
Model designation on right side of tailgate
Nearside reverse light in rear light cluster
Preparation for high beam assistant
Rain sensor including auto headlights activation
Rear fog lights
Rear window wiper
Shark fin antenna
Visible VIN plate
Welcome lighting

Interior Features

12V power socket in centre console
3 rear seat head restraints
3 spoke sports leather steering wheel in pearl Chrome
Automatic single zone air conditioning
Child seat ISOFIX attachment for two outer rear seats and front passenger seat with anchorage points
Conditioned based service
Folding rear clothes hook
Four grab handles integrated in roof lining
Front and rear door pockets
Front and rear door pockets with bottle holders
Front and rear side armrest integrated into door trim
Front armrest foldable with integrated storage compartment
Glove compartment
Height adjustable front head restraints
Manual adjust steering wheel
Multi-function controls for steering wheel
Storage compartment in centre console
Sun visors with vanity mirrors and insert tab
Velour floor mats

Packs

Connected pack professional - 1 Series
Extended storage pack - 1 Series
Interior lights 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 & rear curtain, front side
Anti lock braking system (ABS) with brake assist
BMW emergency call
Brake drying
Braking readiness
City braking function
Crash sensor activating central locking release, 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
Front and rear disc brakes
Front passenger manual airbag deactivation
Seatbelt warning
Side impact protection
Tyre pressure monitoring system
Warning triangle and first aid kit

Security

Automatic drive away locking facility
Central locking switch for all doors, fuel filler cap and luggage compartment
Deadlocking function system to all doors
Incorrect fuel protection system
Locking wheel bolts
Remote central locking with two Integrate key, one button for opening and closing all lock, open and close window, button for open luggage compartment
Start/stop button with comfort go keyless engine start and auto start stop deactivation button
Thatcham Cat.1 alarm and immobiliser

Trim

Quartz Silver matt interior trim

Wheels

Reduced rolling resistance tyres

Emissions - ICE

NOx	0.03
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	119
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	124
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	119
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	121
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	126
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	121
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	108
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	111
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	108
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	142
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	150
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	142
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	117
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	124
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	117

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1496
Compression Ratio	16.5:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	3
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	84
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	90
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	6 SPEED
Number of Valves	12
Transmission	MANUAL

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	62.8
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	60.1
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	62.8
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	61.4
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	58.9
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	61.4
WLTP - MPG - High	68.9
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	67.3
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	68.9
WLTP - MPG - Low	52.3
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	49.6
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	52.3
WLTP - MPG - Medium	62.8
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	60.1
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	62.8

General

AdBlue	Yes
Generation Mark	3
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	16E
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)	10.3
Engine Power - BHP	116
Engine Power - RPM	4000
Engine Torque - NM	270
Engine Torque - RPM	1750
Top Speed	124 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	205/55 R16
Tyre Size Rear	205/55 R16
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	STAR SPOKE STYLE 517
Wheel Type	16" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1434 mm
Length	4319 mm
Wheelbase	2670 mm
Width	1799 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2081 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	42
Gross Vehicle Weight	1925 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	1300
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	725
Minimum Kerbweight	1375 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.4 m

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