118 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 134 HP engine (2010.12–)
5000 rpm5000 rpm5000 rpm
120 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP engine (2011.1–)
5000 rpm5000 rpm5000 rpm
120 d xDrive with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 181 HP engine (2012.2–)
5000 rpm5000 rpm5000 rpm
120 d xDrive with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 197 HP engine (2011.1–)
5000 rpm5000 rpm5000 rpm
125 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 208 HP engine (2011.8–)
5000 rpm5000 rpm5000 rpm
All other modifications
3700–4300 rpm3700–4300 rpm3700–4300 rpm
Maximum K-value
0.5 1/m0.5 1/m0.5 1/m
Measuring mode
B
Measuring sensor
1
Measuring time
0.5 s0.5 s0.5 s
Minimum coolant temperature at AU
176°F176°F80°C
Stoppage time
1 s1 s1 s
expand_moreGeneral exhaust gas values
Diagnostic socket location
The diagnostic socket is located on the driver's side in the footwell at the A column.
expand_moreIdling speed with automatic gearbox
116 i with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 134 HP engine (2010.12–)
700–840 rpm700–840 rpm700–840 rpm
118 i with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 168 HP engine (2010.11–)
700–840 rpm700–840 rpm700–840 rpm
All other modifications
680–880 rpm680–880 rpm680–880 rpm
expand_moreIdling speed with manual gearbox
114 i with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 101 HP engine (2011.11–)
740–840 rpm740–840 rpm740–840 rpm
116 d with diesel straight-4 1.6 L 114 HP engine (2012.11–)
680–880 rpm680–880 rpm680–880 rpm
116 i with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 134 HP engine (2010.12–)
700–840 rpm700–840 rpm700–840 rpm
118 i with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 168 HP engine (2010.11–)
700–840 rpm700–840 rpm700–840 rpm
125 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 215 HP engine (2011.8–)
680–880 rpm680–880 rpm680–880 rpm
All other modifications
730–930 rpm730–930 rpm730–930 rpm
Minimum engine oil temperature at VET
140°F140°F60°C
expand_morePetrol exhaust gas values
CO content at idling speed
0–0.2 %0–0.2 %0–0.2 %
CO content at increased idling speed
0–0.2 %0–0.2 %0–0.2 %
Increased idling speed
2300–2700 rpm2300–2700 rpm2300–2700 rpm
Lambda sensor design
wideband sensor
Lambda value
0.97–1.03 λ0.97–1.03 λ0.97–1.03 λ
Maximum HC content at idling
150 ppm150 ppm150 ppm
expand_moreTest speed for lambda sensor signal
114 i with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 101 HP engine (2011.11–)
700–840 rpm700–840 rpm700–840 rpm
116 i with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 134 HP engine (2010.12–)
700–840 rpm700–840 rpm700–840 rpm
118 i with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 168 HP engine (2010.11–)
700–840 rpm700–840 rpm700–840 rpm
125 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 215 HP engine (2011.8–)
680–880 rpm680–880 rpm680–880 rpm
To reduce environment impact and pass government inspections keep emission parameters at the level prescribed by BMW.
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.
Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and BMW warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.
DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow BMW 1 Series 5-door Hatchback service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.
Doing basic service for your 2012 BMW 1 Series 5-door Hatchback you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
BMW 1 Series 5-door Hatchback Second generation model years