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BMW 1 Series Hatchback 118i M Sport 5dr Step Auto [Tech 1/Plus Pack]

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TWIN TURBO
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1499
Trim	M Sport [Tech1/Plus]
Price	£32,510
Engine Power - BHP	140
Acceleration	8.5
Top Speed	132 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	43.5
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	148
Length	4319 mm
Width	1799 mm
Height	1434 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	380 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1320 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
Eco pro mode
Enhanced bluetooth with wireless charging
Head up Display
Integrated owners handbook
M Sports steering
Oil sensor for level and grade
On board computer
Optimum shift indicator
Park assist including reversing assistant, lateral parking aid and reversing assist camera
Personal Profile
Pull away assistant
Speed limiter
Wifi hotspot preparation

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Aluminium lightweight construction
Anti roll bar front and rear
Balancer shaft
Double VANOS
Drive Performance Control
Electronic differential lock
High precision injection
M sports suspension + self levelling
Petrol Particulate Filter
VALVETRONIC engine management

Entertainment

Bluetooth audio streaming
DAB Digital radio

Exterior Features

Auto dimming rear view mirror
Automatic headlight beam throw control
BMW icon adaptive LED headlights
Body colour door handles
Body colour mirror caps
Chrome 'M' logo side designation
Chrome exhaust tailpipe in single, round (Exhaust tailpipe, stainless steel - single, round)
Chrome kidney grille frame with Satin Aluminium struts
Direction indicator side lights in exterior mirrors
Electric folding and anti dazzle exterior mirrors
Fading support
Follow me home headlights
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 beam assistant
High gloss shadow line exterior trim
High gloss shadowline window frame, Recess cover mirror frames and B/C pillar embelisher trim
High level third brake light
LED daytime running lights
LED eyebrow turn indicators
LED front fog lights
Lightweight engineering
M rear spoiler
Matt black air guide grilles
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
Sun protection glass
Visible VIN plate
Welcome lighting
Windscreen wipers with integrated washing jets

Interior Features

12V power socket in centre console
2 cupholders in front centre console
3 rear seat head restraints
3 spoke M sports design leather steering wheel finished in nappa leather with specific M badge
Anthracite headlining
Anthracite Velour floor mats
Child seat ISOFIX attachment for two outer rear seats and front passenger seat with anchorage points
Conditioned based service
Dakota leather upholstery with perforation and contrast stitching
Driver and front passenger seat heating
Driver side folding compartment in instrument panel
Folding rear clothes hook
Folding rear seats
Four grab handles integrated in roof lining
Front and rear door pockets
Front and rear side armrest integrated into door trim
Front armrest foldable with integrated storage compartment
Front sports seats with electric side bolster adjustment
Glove compartment
Height adjustable front head restraints
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
Storage compartment in centre console
Sun visors with vanity mirrors and insert tab
Two zone automatic air conditioning

Packs

Connected pack professional - 1 Series
Extended Lighting pack - 1 Series
Extended storage pack - 1 Series
Interior lights pack - 1 Series
Luggage compartment pack - 1 Series
M Sport exterior styling aerodynamics 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 and passenger, front and rear head, front side, curtain head protection
Anti lock braking system (ABS) with brake assist
BMW emergency call
Brake drying
Braking readiness
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
M Sport braking system
M sport seatbelt
Rear child proof door locks
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
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 with comfort go keyless engine start and auto start stop deactivation button
Thatcham Cat.1 alarm and immobiliser

Trim

Contrast stitching on instrument panel

Wheels

BMW mobility system
Reduced rolling resistance tyres

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	148
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	156
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	144
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	149
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	159
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	144
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	124
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	132
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	122
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	204
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	212
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	203
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	143
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	151
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	142

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1499
Compression Ratio	11.0:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	3
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	82
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	94.6
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	7 SPEED
Number of Valves	12
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	43.5
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	40.9
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	44.1
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	42.8
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	40.4
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	44.8
WLTP - MPG - High	51.4
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	48.7
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	52.3
WLTP - MPG - Low	31.4
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	30.4
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	31.7
WLTP - MPG - Medium	44.8
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	42.8
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	44.8

General

Generation Mark	3
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	22E
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)	8.5
Engine Power - BHP	140
Engine Power - RPM	4600
Engine Torque - NM	220
Engine Torque - RPM	1480
Top Speed	132 mph

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	225/40 R18
Tyre Size Rear	225/40 R18
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	M V SPOKE STYLE 554M
Wheel Type	18" 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	1870 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	695
Minimum Kerbweight	1320 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.4 m

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