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BMW 1 Series Hatchback 128ti 5dr Step Auto [Tech/Pro Pack]

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TWIN TURBO
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1998
Trim	[Tech/Pro]
Price	£36,460
Engine Power - BHP	265
Acceleration	6.1
Top Speed	155 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	40.9
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	158
Length	4319 mm
Width	1799 mm
Height	1434 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	380 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1445 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
Electric power steering with Servotronic steering optimised at all speed ranges
Enhanced bluetooth with wireless charging
Head up Display
Integrated owners handbook
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
Eight speed sport automatic transmission with electronic selector lever
Electronic differential lock
High precision injection
Larger fuel tank capacity (50 litres)
M sport suspension
Petrol Particulate Filter
VALVETRONIC engine management

Entertainment

Bluetooth audio streaming
DAB Digital radio
Harman/Kardon loudspeaker system

Exterior Features

Air inlets in front left and right with highlight clasp in red
Auto dimming rear view mirror
Automatic headlight beam throw control
Automatic windscreen wipers and automatic headlight
Black chrome tailpipe finishers
BMW icon adaptive LED headlights
BMW individual high gloss shadow line with extended content
Body colour door handles
Body colour mirror caps
Chrome 'M' logo side designation
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 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 M designation in metallic look
Green tinted heat protection glazing
Heated, electrically adjustable exterior mirror aspheric on driver side, convex on passenger side
High beam assistant
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
Lightweight engineering
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

Interior Features

12V power socket in centre console
3 rear seat head restraints
Anthracite headlining
Centre armrest in black/red highlight including embroidered 'ti' designation in red
Child seat ISOFIX attachment for two outer rear seats and front passenger seat with anchorage points
Conditioned based service
Driver and front passenger seat heating
Floor mats with red binding
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
Instrument panel top section , door armrests and door panels in black/red highlight
Manual adjust steering wheel
Multi-function controls for steering wheel
Storage compartment in centre console
Sun visors with vanity mirrors and insert tab
Three spoke M sport design multi function leather steering wheel in unique red stitching
Two zone automatic air conditioning

Packs

Additional interior lighting pack - 1 Series
Connected pack professional - 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/passenger, front & rear curtain, front side
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 brakes with blue calipers M designation in front
M sport seatbelt
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

Wheels

BMW mobility system
Reduced rolling resistance tyres

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	158
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	170
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	157
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	155
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	168
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	153
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	135
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	146
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	133
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	225
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	234
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	224
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	157
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	167
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	156

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	40.9
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	38.2
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	40.9
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	41.5
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	38.2
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	42.2
WLTP - MPG - High	47.9
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	44.1
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	48.7
WLTP - MPG - Low	28.8
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	27.7
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	28.8
WLTP - MPG - Medium	40.9
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	38.7
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	41.5

General

Generation Mark	3
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)	6.1
Engine Power - BHP	265
Engine Power - RPM	4750
Engine Torque - NM	400
Engine Torque - RPM	1750
Top Speed	155 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	235/35 R19
Tyre Size Rear	235/35 R19
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	M DOUBLE SPOKE STYLE 552M
Wheel Type	19" 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	2000 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1200 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	380 l
Max. Loading Weight	555 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Minimum Kerbweight	1445 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.4 m

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