E81, E82, E87, E88 (2004-2011)
Find out more about the BMW 1 Series E81, E82, E87, E88.
Manufactured from 2004 to 2011
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F45, F46 (2014 - tbd)
Find out more about the BMW 2 Series F45 & F46
The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer F45 (2014-)
The BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer F46 (2015-)
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BMW Problems
Got a problem with your BMW 1 Series? Post your car problems here and seek advice from fellow car owners.
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BMW OEM Options & Accessories
Can't decide on what factory or dealer options to go with?
Not sure what a specific option does?
Post your thoughts in here
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In Car Entertainment, Communication & Sat Nav
Check here to find out more about ICE, Satellite Navigation, Telecoms etc.
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How To's
This section shows how to carry out modifications to your 1 Series. Please remember that if you are modifying your car to take photo's at each step and document the mod in here.
Please read the announcement at the top of the section before posting.
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Tyres/Wheels
Fed up with your run flats? Fancy a change of rubber?
Looking a new set of wheels? Get all your tyre/alloys info in here
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Interior/Exterior Lighting
Fancy some Angel Eyes, want to get rid of that yellow glow, want info on LED's, got a problem with your headlights, get your answers here
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Coding/Software
Information about coding your BMW
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Engine Remapping/Tuning/Chipping
Get more out of your engine by remapping, tuning & chipping
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Aftermarket modifications
All other aftermarket mods
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Cotswold BMW
As one of the UK’s leading BMW/Mini Approved Retail Centres and a babybmw sponsor for over 6 years, we offer discounts and advice to forum members for all genuine BMW/Mini parts and accessories, with our parts advisors having over 40 years combined BMW experience.
Check our “Special Offers” section for some amazing deals.
For all price requests (no matter how large or small) and information, please start a new thread, or email us directly at partsgloucester@cotswoldgroup.com with your registration or chassis number.
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BM Autosport
We are based on the south coast and was established in 2002. We specialise in supplying alloy wheels for German makes of cars including BMW, Audi, Mercedes and VW.
We are authorised dealers for many top wheel brands including 3SDM, AXE, Cades, Ispiri, OEMS, Quantum44, Zito and more. We also stock a large variety of used, original equipment wheels, most of which have been fully refurbished.
Discounts available to forum members.
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Motech Performance Software
Motech is a well established and trusted performance tuner. They provide remaps for all modern BMWs and currently are the preferred supplier for performance software to many Audi/VW main dealers! In addition to remaps they offer other performance products like Scorpion exhausts + more...
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Chris Knott Insurance
Chris Knott Insurance specialises in looking after the insurance needs of a number of the UK's leading car owners clubs. More information can be found inside. Remember to quote BBM – 96 when dealing with them.
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Sky Insurance
Sky Insurance specialise in performance car and modified car insurance, a 20% discount is offered to babybmw.net members. For a quotation please visit the Sky Insurance website: http://www.skyinsurance.co.uk/car-club-insurance.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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AmD Tuning
AmD currently specialise in performance tuning and upgrades for all European vehicles using leading performance products from Milltek (exhausts), Forge Motorsport (hardware), KW, Weitec, AP (suspension), EBC, Compbrake, Brembo, Ferodo, Zimmerman (brakes), Dunlop (tyres).
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Euro Car Parts
Euro Car Parts is the UK's leading distributor of parts for all makes of cars and light commercial vehicles
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Exclusive Car Care
Exclusive Car Care are a well established detailing company who offer an unrivalled range of detailing and paint correction services designed to meet the needs of discerning customers throughout the UK who want the very best in car care lavished on their vehicles. Discount available to forum members
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CleanDetail
CleanDetail are the Yorkshire Based Detailing Specialist. Being the Uk’s ONLY Sytner BMW & Mini approved detailing company, you can be rest assured we know our BMW’s inside out. CleanDetail go above & beyond the expectations of normal Detailing & stand by the results.
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DNA Tuning
DNA Tuning offer performance, economy and race remapping for BMW’s, we can also offer DPF and EGR delete software, we can cover all the latest “tuner protected” ECU’s
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NV Motorsport
NV Motorsport are based in the Midlands offering Automotive Performance solutions to the European Tuning Market. We are specialists in the german tuning sector, concentrating on FULL DPF removal and engine remapping. All mapping is done in house and DPF work is guaranteed for life. We can supply and fit the greatest performance parts for your vehicle. Call us or E-mail: sales@nvmotorsport.com
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Performance Torque
Performance Torque are tuning specialists based in the West Midlands. We offer various tuning and performance upgrades for almost all vehicles. Performance Torque has been established since 2003 specialising in ECU tuning and performance upgrades
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Mstyle
MStyle are specialists in BMW, and Mini - offering a wide range of body styling, interior and performance accessories.
We can ship out the products that you order as they are - or, you can opt to have certain products painted to match your vehicle before we send them.
We also have a modern workshop and a bodyshop at our premises where you can arrange to have our products professionally fitted.
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Ecotune
Welcome to ecotune, home of the economy and performance remap. At ecotune we specialise in performance and economy upgrades for cars and commercial vehicles.
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Wagner Tuning
Providing market leading CAD / FEM optimized intercooler, manifold and downpipe upgrades. Proven on road and track since 1992.
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Prestige Keep Moving Insurance Scheme
We are part of a very large organisation called The Allen & Allen Group Ltd. The administrators of this forum have linked up with us so that we can offer you competitive car insurance quotes.

We have a fantastic car insurance scheme for people on car club forums.
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Performance Developments Ltd
New Burger Motorsports dealer in UK
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Evolve
ECU Tuning | Premium Performance Parts | Dyno Dynamics Rolling Road
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TRL @ Berry Heathrow BMW
Home of our Tame Sales Manager .... and his great deals
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Opie Oils
OPIE OILS specialises in the distribution of quality oils, lubricants & fluids selling the most comprehensive ranges of quality engine oils and automotive lubricants available anywhere in the UK & Europe, Plus a huge range automotive products. Babybmw.net members get 10% discount, simply use discount voucher BABYB.
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BCS Automotive Limited
New sponsor coming soon.............
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GapInsurance.co.uk
Independently Rated 5-Star Invoice & Replacement GAP insurance at prices up to 85% LESS than from a Motor Dealer.
Forum members call 01943 850999 for 10% discount!
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MeisterR Ltd
MeisterR is founded by car enthusiasts with more than 20 years of experiences in performance aftermarket products.
We believe in providing high quality products at reasonable prices whilst incorporating the latest technology.
Our philosophy is that- We would only sell a product that we would buy & use ourselves.
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Charged Motorsport
We are a small independant company that offers an exclusive range of BMW styling packages, interior upgrades and performance accessories at greatly discounted prices for enthusiasts.
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ABC Detailing
ABC Detailing is the leading detailing and car care specialist based in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire. We are approved by Auto Finesse and AMDetails, as well as authorised detailing supplier to Dick Lovett and Inchcape Group.

We can Prepare your vehicle to the highest standards anywhere in the UK.
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BW Chiptune
BWchiptune is the oldest and 1st BMW tuner to offer tuning to BabyBMW forum members from its earliest days when the forum started. We custom-tune BMW cars in house on our Dyno Dynamics rolling road. With over 30 years of experience on BMW’s servicing & repairs, coding & programming, EWS immobilizer removal, we are the 1st in the UK to refurbish BMW DME & DDE ECUs up to the newest cars. West London’s independent BMW specialist, UB3 1BB, call us on 02085611818 0r 07831103030
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Auto Glanz
Car Care & Detailing Products | Detailing Equipment | Detailing & Car Care Advice | Trade Discounts | Reseller Opportunity’s | Competitive Prices | Bespoke Detailing Products
http://auto-glanz.co.uk
https://www.facebook.com/AutoGlanzuk/
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OverDench
At OverDench Customs & Classics our aim is to offer you a service that goes above and beyond.
From our fully equipped workshop, OverDench has been delivering a quality service in Harlow, Essex for many years and our team are skilled and dedicated. We provide specialised services in all aspects of car body customisation, classic car restoration and body repairs. However unique, unusual or exceptional your requirements, contact us today and see why we believe service counts. Your project is our pride.
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BR Diagnostics & Retrofits
E and F series coding & Diagnostics, performed on site and remotely.
Cable sales -- Loan cables – Cruise control retrofit options for all 1 & 2 series cars.
Coding options for all BMW cars and competitive prices.
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Funktion Audio Installs
Here at Funktion, we specialise in Car Audio upgrades and installation.
From simple speaker upgrades to full Audio system/visual upgrades, we have it covered!
Custom fit speaker systems for BMW available. DAB Solutions/Double Din Conversions/Sat Nav/CarPlay and much more!
Come see our section for the latest promotions and offers!
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DreamScience
Vehicle dynamometer diagnostics and automotive tuning products
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Pure Turbos
Pure Turbos is coming to Europe, Offering BMW Turbo upgrades and associated tuning packages to make your BMW amongst the fastest in Europe. Operating from Belgium. Can do parts or whole package. Aside from Turbo's we also offer Fuel-IT, BMS and PTF BM3 tuning service!
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AP Automotive
AP Automotive BMW Performance Specialist West Midlands. Maintenance, Repairs, Performance.
Ecotune Remapping – Burger motorsport – Bilstein – Eventuri – Scorpion – AWE Tuning
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Bimmer Masterpieces
Exclusive interior parts for BMW M2 and 1& 2 series
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UK
Post any BMW meetings that are taking place in the UK here. Feel free to link to maps and photos.
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Europe
Post any BMW meetings that are taking place in Europe here. Feel free to link to maps and photos
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Others
Post any BMW meetings that are taking place elsewhere. Feel free to link to maps and photos
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The Cruise Aftermath....
The section is to be used for general chat related to cruises/meets that have already taken place
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General Chit Chat (Off Topic)
Start and join discussions that are not related to BMW. Talk about anything that takes your fancy: jokes, cars, music, anything......
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Other Cars
Post your comments, thoughts, pictures etc of non BMW 1 Series cars here.....
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Forum Ideas & Suggestions
Offer ideas and suggestions on how you think this forum can be improved.
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Forum Upgrades
This section contains details of any upgrades being performed on the forum. IT IS NOT a discussion section on "I would like to have..." features
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Spotted.....
Spotted another 1 series or 2 series, discuss here....
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Members Cars
Post pictures of your new baby in here. Please read the rules first though or your picture will be badly photo-chopped!!!!
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Monthly Photo Competition
Want to show off your pride and joy? Post your photo here in the monthly photo competition and see if you can win the poll
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Links to interesting sites
This area contains links to useful sites: online shopping retailers, useful maps, interesting articles etc. Its NOT a discussion area
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Cleaning Products for your car
Bring back that shine to your BMW.
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Cleaning & detailing your car
How to look after your paintwork
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Links to tests & reviews
This section holds links and reviews of the BMW from the media and other websites.
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Members reviews
This section holds reviews of Babybmw members own reviews
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