BMW 1 Series service intervals and major service checklist

BMW 1 Series maintenance schedule, checklist, guides and tips

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BMW 1 Series service intervals and maintenance recommendations

Maintenance schedule and service intervals for BMW 1 Series

Each recommendation includes repair and inspection intervals based on mileage or date

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Replacement intervals
Air Filter
Engine Oil
Oil Filter
Filter, cabin air
Fuel Filter
Brake Fluid
Spark Plug
Water Pump & Timing Belt Kit
Timing Belt Kit
Starter Battery
BMW 1 Series maintenance: detailed step-by-step instructions and video tutorials
Follow your BMW 1 Series maintenance schedule using our PDF instructions and video guides.

Tips and tricks for BMW 1 Series maintenance

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Brake Discs
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Spark Plug
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Air Filter
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Fuel Filter
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Pollen Filter
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Owners Manual
Maintenance schedules for BMW 1 Series models
    • Manuf. year (from - to): (11/2010 - 06/2019)
    • Car body type: Hatchback
    • Power (HP): 95 - 340
    • Power (KW): 70 - 250
    • Type of drive: All-wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
    • Engine type: Diesel, Petrol Engine
    • Manuf. year (from - to): (02/2003 - 01/2013)
    • Car body type: Hatchback
    • Power (HP): 90 - 320
    • Power (KW): 66 - 235
    • Type of drive: Rear-Wheel Drive
    • Engine type: Diesel, Petrol Engine
    • Manuf. year (from - to): (12/2011 - 12/2019)
    • Car body type: Hatchback
    • Power (HP): 95 - 340
    • Power (KW): 70 - 250
    • Type of drive: All-wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
    • Engine type: Diesel, Petrol Engine
  • 1 Hatchback (F40) service schedule
    • Manuf. year (from - to): (07/2019 - ...)
    • Car body type: Hatchback
    • Power (HP): 109 - 306
    • Power (KW): 80 - 225
    • Type of drive: All-wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
    • Engine type: Diesel, Petrol Engine
    • Manuf. year (from - to): (10/2006 - 10/2013)
    • Car body type: Coupe
    • Power (HP): 136 - 340
    • Power (KW): 100 - 250
    • Type of drive: Rear-Wheel Drive
    • Engine type: Diesel, Petrol Engine
    • Manuf. year (from - to): (09/2006 - 12/2011)
    • Car body type: Hatchback
    • Power (HP): 90 - 305
    • Power (KW): 66 - 224
    • Type of drive: Rear-Wheel Drive
    • Engine type: Diesel, Petrol Engine
    • Manuf. year (from - to): (03/2008 - 12/2013)
    • Car body type: Convertible
    • Power (HP): 136 - 326
    • Power (KW): 100 - 240
    • Type of drive: Rear-Wheel Drive
    • Engine type: Diesel, Petrol Engine
  • 1 Hatchback (F70) service schedule
    • Manuf. year (from - to): (07/2024 - ...)
    • Car body type: Hatchback
    • Power (HP): 122 - 300
    • Power (KW): 90 - 221
    • Type of drive: All-wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
    • Engine type: Diesel, Mild Hybrid, Petrol Engine
  • 1 Saloon (F52) service schedule
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