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BMW 1 Series Hatchback M135i xDrive 5dr Step Auto [Tech Pack]

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TWIN TURBO
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1998
Trim	[Tech Pack]
Price	£43,455
Engine Power - BHP	306
Acceleration	4.8
Top Speed	155 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	38.2
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	168
Length	4319 mm
Width	1799 mm
Height	1434 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	380 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1525 kg

Driver Convenience

Active guard plus
Attentiveness assist
BMW ConnectedDrive online services
BMW Teleservices
Check Control warning system for monitoring of lights and door/luggage compartment open warning
Cruise control with speed limiter
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
Enhanced bluetooth with wireless charging and Wi-Fi hot spot
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
Lane departure warning system
M Sports steering with M135i xDrive specific settings
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
Rigidly mounted rear subframe - Multi link construction with separate spring / damper configuration and excellent driving characteristics
Speed limit Info including no-overtaking indicator
Sporty fast gear shifting in sport mode

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Aluminium lightweight construction
Anti roll bar front and rear
Balancer shaft
Double VANOS
Drive Performance Control
Eight speed sport automatic transmission with gearshift paddle switches
Electronic differential lock
Electronic selector lever
Engine cover with M performance designation
High precision injection
Larger fuel tank capacity (50 litres)
Launch control
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
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

Exterior Features

Adaptive LED headlights with high beam assist
Auto dimming rear view mirror
Automatic headlight beam throw control
Automatic windscreen wipers and automatic headlight
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
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
Kidney grille frame in Cerium Grey with Mesh design
LED daytime running lights
LED eyebrow turn indicators
Lightweight engineering
M logo designation side in cerium grey
M Performance exhaust system with valve control and minimised exhaust back pressure
M Performance specific setup
M Sport spoiler
Matt black air guide grilles
Matt black wheel arch trim
Model designation on electric bootlid includes xDrive designation for M135i xDrive
Nearside reverse light in rear light cluster
Preparation for high beam assistant
Rear fog lights
Rear side wing doors
Rear window wiper
Reinforced crank drive, new pistons and adapted con rods
Shark fin antenna
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 sports leather steering wheel with black leather and stitching, pearl chrome decorative finish, specific M Badge
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
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
Front M sports seats
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
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
Two zone automatic air conditioning
Type C two USB ports in rear centre console
Velour floor mats

Packs

Additional interior lighting pack - 1 Series M135i
BMW live cockpit professional pack- 1 Series
Connected pack professional - 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
City braking function
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
Integrated torsen mechanical limited slip differential on front axle
M Sport brakes with blue calipers M designation in front
M Sport seatbelts
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

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

Emissions - ICE

Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	168
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	179
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	168
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	166
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	143
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	232
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	168

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	8 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	38.2
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	35.8
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	38.2
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	38.7
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	37.7
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	39.2
WLTP - MPG - High	44.8
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	44.8
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	46.3
WLTP - MPG - Low	27.4
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	26.9
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	28
WLTP - MPG - Medium	38.2
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	37.2
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	38.2

General

Generation Mark	3
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	36E
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)	4.8
Engine Power - BHP	306
Engine Power - RPM	5000
Engine Torque - NM	450
Engine Torque - RPM	1800
Top Speed	155 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

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 DOUBLE SPOKE STYLE 556M
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)	50
Gross Vehicle Weight	2085 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1200 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	380 l
Max. Loading Weight	560 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Minimum Kerbweight	1525 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.4 m

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