2012 BMW 1 Series 5-door Hatchback chassis specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreCamber front

expand_more120 d xDrive with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 181 HP engine (2012.2–)

expand_moreWith standard chassis


Setting	-0°14'+0°25'-0°25'
Test value	-0°14'+0°30'-0°30'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30'

expand_moreWith sports suspension


Setting	-0°20'+0°25'-0°25'
Test value	-0°20'+0°30'-0°30'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30'

expand_more120 d xDrive with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP engine (2011.1–)

expand_moreWith standard chassis


Setting	-0°14'+0°25'-0°25'
Test value	-0°14'+0°30'-0°30'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30'

expand_moreWith sports suspension


Setting	-0°20'+0°25'-0°25'
Test value	-0°20'+0°30'-0°30'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30'

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreWith standard chassis


Setting	-0°20'+0°25'-0°25'
Test value	-0°20'+0°30'-0°30'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30'

expand_moreWith sports suspension


Setting	-0°29'+0°25'-0°25'
Test value	-0°29'+0°30'-0°30'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30'

expand_moreCamber rear

expand_moreWith standard chassis


Setting	-1°30'+0°05'-0°05'
Test value	-1°30'+0°25'-0°25'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30'

expand_moreWith sports suspension


Setting	-1°45'+0°05'-0°05'
Test value	-1°45'+0°25'-0°25'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30'


Conditions for axle measurement	2 x 68 Kg on front seats, 1 x 68 Kg on rear seat, 1 x 21 Kg in boot, with full fuel tank.

expand_moreFront axle unloaded weight position

expand_more120 d xDrive with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 181 HP engine (2012.2–)

expand_moreWith standard chassis


With 16" rims	1.87–1.93 ft1.87–1.93 ft569–589 mm
With 17" rims	1.92–1.98 ft1.92–1.98 ft584–604 mm
With 18" rims	1.96–2.02 ft1.96–2.02 ft597–617 mm
With 19" rims	2–2.07 ft2–2.07 ft610–630 mm

expand_moreWith sports suspension


With 16" rims	1.84–1.91 ft1.84–1.91 ft561–581 mm
With 17" rims	1.89–1.96 ft1.89–1.96 ft576–596 mm
With 18" rims	1.93–2 ft1.93–2 ft589–609 mm
With 19" rims	1.98–2.04 ft1.98–2.04 ft602–622 mm

expand_more120 d xDrive with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP engine (2011.1–)

expand_moreWith standard chassis


With 16" rims	1.87–1.93 ft1.87–1.93 ft569–589 mm
With 17" rims	1.92–1.98 ft1.92–1.98 ft584–604 mm
With 18" rims	1.96–2.02 ft1.96–2.02 ft597–617 mm
With 19" rims	2–2.07 ft2–2.07 ft610–630 mm

expand_moreWith sports suspension


With 16" rims	1.84–1.91 ft1.84–1.91 ft561–581 mm
With 17" rims	1.89–1.96 ft1.89–1.96 ft576–596 mm
With 18" rims	1.93–2 ft1.93–2 ft589–609 mm
With 19" rims	1.98–2.04 ft1.98–2.04 ft602–622 mm

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreWith standard chassis


With 16" rims	1.87–1.93 ft1.87–1.93 ft569–589 mm
With 17" rims	1.92–1.98 ft1.92–1.98 ft584–604 mm
With 18" rims	1.96–2.02 ft1.96–2.02 ft597–617 mm
With 19" rims	2–2.07 ft2–2.07 ft610–630 mm

expand_moreWith sports suspension


With 16" rims	1.83–1.9 ft1.83–1.9 ft559–579 mm
With 17" rims	1.88–1.95 ft1.88–1.95 ft574–594 mm
With 18" rims	1.93–1.99 ft1.93–1.99 ft587–607 mm
With 19" rims	1.97–2.03 ft1.97–2.03 ft599–619 mm


Front tire pressure	2.27 atm.2.3 bar2.3 bar
Additionally observe tire inflation pressure in the operating instructions or on the sticker for tire inflation pressure (on the vehicle)!

expand_moreRear axle unloaded weight position

expand_more120 d xDrive with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 181 HP engine (2012.2–)

expand_moreWith standard chassis


With 16" rims	1.85–1.92 ft1.85–1.92 ft564–584 mm
With 17" rims	1.9–1.97 ft1.9–1.97 ft579–599 mm
With 18" rims	1.94–2.01 ft1.94–2.01 ft592–612 mm
With 19" rims	1.98–2.05 ft1.98–2.05 ft604–625 mm

expand_moreWith sports suspension


With 16" rims	1.82–1.89 ft1.82–1.89 ft555–575 mm
With 17" rims	1.87–1.94 ft1.87–1.94 ft571–591 mm
With 18" rims	1.91–1.98 ft1.91–1.98 ft583–603 mm
With 19" rims	1.96–2.02 ft1.96–2.02 ft596–616 mm

expand_more120 d xDrive with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP engine (2011.1–)

expand_moreWith standard chassis


With 16" rims	1.85–1.92 ft1.85–1.92 ft564–584 mm
With 17" rims	1.9–1.97 ft1.9–1.97 ft579–599 mm
With 18" rims	1.94–2.01 ft1.94–2.01 ft592–612 mm
With 19" rims	1.98–2.05 ft1.98–2.05 ft604–625 mm

expand_moreWith sports suspension


With 16" rims	1.82–1.89 ft1.82–1.89 ft555–575 mm
With 17" rims	1.87–1.94 ft1.87–1.94 ft571–591 mm
With 18" rims	1.91–1.98 ft1.91–1.98 ft583–603 mm
With 19" rims	1.96–2.02 ft1.96–2.02 ft596–616 mm

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreWith standard chassis


With 16" rims	1.85–1.92 ft1.85–1.92 ft564–584 mm
With 17" rims	1.9–1.97 ft1.9–1.97 ft579–599 mm
With 18" rims	1.94–2.01 ft1.94–2.01 ft592–612 mm
With 19" rims	1.98–2.05 ft1.98–2.05 ft605–625 mm

expand_moreWith sports suspension


With 16" rims	1.81–1.88 ft1.81–1.88 ft553–573 mm
With 17" rims	1.87–1.93 ft1.87–1.93 ft569–589 mm
With 18" rims	1.91–1.97 ft1.91–1.97 ft581–601 mm
With 19" rims	1.95–2.01 ft1.95–2.01 ft594–614 mm


Rear tire pressure	2.27 atm.2.3 bar2.3 bar
Additionally observe tire inflation pressure in the operating instructions or on the sticker for tire inflation pressure (on the vehicle)!

expand_moreToe-in front (total toe)


Setting	0°14'+0°04'-0°04'
Test value	0°14'+0°12'-0°12'

expand_moreToe-in rear


Setting	0°18'+0°04'-0°04'
Test value	0°18'+0°12'-0°12'


Tread front	4.96–5.04 ft4.96–5.04 ft1512–1537 mm
Tread rear	5.02–5.16 ft5.02–5.16 ft1530–1572 mm
Wheel base	8.83 ft8.83 ft2690 mm
Wheel steering angle inner wheel (relative steering angle)	20°00'+0°00'-0°00'

expand_moreWheel steering angle outer wheel (relative steering angle)

expand_more120 d xDrive with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 181 HP engine (2012.2–)


With standard chassis	18°20'+0°30'-0°30'

expand_more120 d xDrive with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP engine (2011.1–)


With standard chassis	18°20'+0°30'-0°30'


All other modifications	18°27'+0°30'-0°30'

Chassis specifications will help to do body work on your 2012 BMW 1 Series 5-door Hatchback.

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2012 BMW 1 Series 5-door Hatchback user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

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2012 BMW 1 Series 5-door Hatchback Second generation Chassis Specifications

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