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BMW 1 Series E81, E82, E87 and E88 (2004 to 2013): specs, NZ numbers and buying checks

The BMW 1 Series E81, E82, E87 and E88 was built from 2004 to 2013 as a hatchback, coupe or convertible, with a manual or automatic gearbox, rear wheel drive and petrol or diesel power. Chassis codes: E81, E82, E87 and E88.

Key facts

Years
2004 to 2013
Chassis codes
E81, E82, E87, E88
Body types
Hatchback, Coupe, Convertible
Gearboxes
Manual, Automatic
Drive
RWD (rear wheel drive)
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel

On NZ roads

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Known weak points

Redline has not curated a buying guide for the BMW 1 Series E81, E82, E87 and E88 yet. The live buyer brief in Redline search reads the NZ register, US recall data and Redline sales for this generation and drafts the checks to make, clearly labelled.

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US recalls

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