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BMW 1 Series Hatchback 118i [136] Sport 5dr

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TWIN TURBO
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1499
Trim	Sport
Price	£26,455
Engine Power - BHP	136
Acceleration	8.9
Top Speed	132 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	48.7
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	131
Length	4319 mm
Width	1799 mm
Height	1434 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	380 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1290 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
Double VANOS
Drive Performance Control
Electronic differential lock
High precision injection
Petrol Particulate Filter
VALVETRONIC engine management

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 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 bumper in Body colour with exclusive Sport air inlets finished in High gloss Black
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 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
Manual headlight beam throw control
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 bumper in Body colour with exclusive Sport design elements finished in High gloss Black
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
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
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
Storage compartment in centre console
Sun visors with vanity mirrors and insert tab
Two zone automatic air conditioning
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
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

Contrast stitching on instrument panel
Illuminated Berlin interior trim

Wheels

Reduced rolling resistance tyres

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	131
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	138
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	130
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	131
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	140
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	130
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	112
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	118
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	111
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	176
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	182
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	176
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	129
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	135
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	129

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	6 SPEED
Number of Valves	12
Transmission	MANUAL

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	48.7
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	46.3
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	49.6
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	48.7
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	46.3
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	49.6
WLTP - MPG - High	57.6
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	54.3
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	57.6
WLTP - MPG - Low	36.7
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	35.3
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	36.7
WLTP - MPG - Medium	49.6
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	47.9
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	49.6

General

Generation Mark	3
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	19E
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)	8.9
Engine Power - BHP	136
Engine Power - RPM	4500
Engine Torque - NM	220
Engine Torque - RPM	1500
Top Speed	132 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	225/45 R17
Tyre Size Rear	225/45 R17
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	DOUBLE SPOKE STYLE 549
Wheel Type	17" 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	1845 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1200 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	380 l
Max. Loading Weight	555 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1300
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	680
Minimum Kerbweight	1290 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.4 m

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