BMW 1 Series I (E87)

BMW 1 Series I (E87) — Wheel Fitment & Specs

By Torque, AIWheelTech vehicle & fitment specialist · 2004–2013
TL;DR — The BMW 1 Series I (E87) (2004–2013) uses a 5x120 bolt pattern, 72.6 mm centre bore, M12 x 1.5 bolts torqued to ~120 Nm. It accepts ~5.5J–7.5J wheels at ET19–ET45 front; staggered setups run 7J–8.5J rear (ET33–ET45).

Overview

The BMW E87 (2004–2007) is part of the first generation of the BMW 1 Series compact executive car, replacing the 3 Series Compact as an entry-level model. Produced in Germany at Leipzig and Regensburg plants, it features a rear-wheel drive layout with a longitudinally-mounted engine for a balanced weight distribution. Available engines include four-cylinder turbo-diesel, naturally aspirated petrol, six-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol, and six-cylinder turbocharged petrol (for coupes and convertibles). The E87 was launched in September 2004 at the Paris Motor Show.

Wheel fitment

Bolt pattern (PCD)5x120
Centre bore72.6 mm
Bolt / threadM12 x 1.5 (bolts)
Wheel-bolt torque120 Nm
Seat typetapered
Factory setupstaggered
TPMSnone

Aftermarket wheel sizes — read per position:

PositionWidthOffset
Front5.5J–7.5JET19–ET45
Rear (staggered)7J–8.5JET33–ET45

As a rule, each extra 1J of width wants roughly +8–10 ET to keep the wheel tucked. The exact offset and any spacer are confirmed by the fit-check.

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UK popularity & demand

~397,465 BMW 1 Series licensed on UK roads — top 1% of models by volume.

Based on DfT VEH0124 vehicle-parc data (2025), there are approximately 397,465 BMW 1 Series on UK roads, placing it in the top 1% of car models by volume across our fitment database. That makes its wheel fitment a high-demand size to keep in stock — one reason we track its exact spec here.

Source: DfT/DVLA licensed-vehicle statistics (VEH0124), matched to the AIWheelTech fitment database.

Engines & drivetrain

VariantEngineFuelPowerDrive
1M Coupe3.0L BMW N54B30TO I6 turbopetrol250 hpRWD
135is3.0L BMW N55 I6 turbopetrol239 hpRWD
135i (late)3.0L BMW N55 I6 turbopetrol225 hpRWD
135i (early)3.0L BMW N54 I6 turbopetrol225 hpRWD
130i (early)3.0L BMW N52 I6petrol195 hpRWD
130i (late)3.0L BMW N52 I6petrol190 hpRWD
128i3.0L BMW N52 I6petrol170 hpRWD
125i3.0L BMW N52 I6petrol160 hpRWD
120i (late)2.0L BMW N46N I4petrol125 hpRWD
120i (mid)2.0L BMW N43 I4petrol125 hpRWD
120i (early)2.0L BMW N46 I4petrol110 hpRWD
118i (mid)2.0L BMW N43 I4petrol105 hpRWD
118i (early)2.0L BMW N46 I4petrol95 hpRWD
116i (late)2.0L BMW N43 I4petrol95 hpRWD
118i (late)2.0L BMW N43 I4petrol90 hpRWD
116i (mid)1.6L BMW N43 I4petrol90 hpRWD
116i (early)1.6L BMW N45 I4petrol85 hpRWD

Performance

VariantPower0–62 mphTop speed
135i306 hp

Dimensions

Length4227 mm
Width1748 mm
Height1420 mm
Wheelbase2660 mm
Kerb weight1245 kg

Body styles & production

Body styles5-door hatchback
Produced2004–2013

Trim levels

116i116d118i118d120i120d123d130i

Factory colours

Estoril BlueBlack Sapphire MetallicAlpinweissAlpine White IIIArctic Silver MetallicTitanium Silver MetallicStahlblau MetallicLemans Blue MetallicCarbon Black MetallicElectric RedBluewater MetallicJet BlackHavanna MetallicQuartz Blue MetallicSydney Blau MetallicNauticblauSparkling Graphite MetallicSonora MetallicArctic MetallicMonaco Blue Metallic

History & notable variants

The development of the BMW E87 began alongside the E90 3 Series, sharing approximately 60% components. It debuted as a five-door hatchback at the 2004 Paris Motor Show and received a facelift in 2007 with improved fuel economy and revised bumpers. Notable variants include the high-performance M Coupé (E82) introduced in 2007, which was powered by a turbocharged inline-six engine.

Reliability & owner notes