BMW 1 Series III (F40)

BMW 1 Series III (F40) — Wheel Fitment & Specs

By Torque, AIWheelTech vehicle & fitment specialist · 2019–2024
TL;DR — The BMW 1 Series III (F40) (2019–2024) uses a 5x112 bolt pattern, 66.6 mm centre bore, M14 x 1.25 bolts torqued to ~140 Nm. It accepts ~6J–8J wheels at ET22–ET45 front; staggered setups run 7J–9J rear (ET33–ET50).

Overview

The BMW 1 Series III (F40) is the third generation of subcompact executive hatchback cars, introduced on September 28, 2019 at the Frankfurt Auto Show. Built on the UKL2 platform and produced until 2024 in Leipzig and Regensburg, Germany, it marks a shift from rear-wheel drive to front-wheel drive with optional all-wheel drive (xDrive). Compared to its predecessor, the F40 is shorter but wider and taller, offering improved interior space and reduced weight due to increased aluminum use. It features petrol and diesel engines meeting Euro 6d-TEMP standards.

Wheel fitment

Bolt pattern (PCD)5x112
Centre bore66.6 mm
Bolt / threadM14 x 1.25 (bolts)
Wheel-bolt torque140 Nm
Seat typetapered
Factory setupstaggered
TPMSdirect

Aftermarket wheel sizes — read per position:

PositionWidthOffset
Front6J–8JET22–ET45
Rear (staggered)7J–9JET33–ET50

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
M135i xDrive2.0L B48A20 turbo petrolpetrol302 hpxDrive
128ti2.0L B48A20 turbo petrolpetrol259 hpxDrive
120d2.0L B47D20 turbo dieseldiesel188 hpxDrive
120i2.0L B48A20 turbo petrolpetrol176 hpFWD
118d2.0L B47D20 turbo dieseldiesel148 hpFWD
118i1.5L B38A15 turbo petrolpetrol137 hpFWD
116d1.5L B37C15U0 turbo dieseldiesel114 hpFWD
116i1.5L B38A15 turbo petrolpetrol109 hpFWD

Performance

VariantPower0–62 mphTop speed
116i109 hp8.5 s
118i137 hp8.5 s
120i176 hp7.1 s
128ti259 hp6.1 s
M135i xDrive302 hp4.8 s
116d114 hp10.3 s
118d148 hp8.5 s
120d188 hp7 s

Dimensions

Length4319 mm
Width1799 mm
Height1434 mm
Wheelbase2670 mm
Kerb weight1290 kg

Body styles & production

Body stylesHatchback
Produced2019–2024

Trim levels

AdvantageLuxurySportM Sport

Factory colours

Alpine White IIIStahlblau MetallicCarbon Black MetallicBlack Sapphire MetallicJet BlackSpace Gray MetallicCashmere Silver MetallicMelbourne Red MetallicDeep Sea Blue MetallicGlaciersilber II MetallicMineral White PearlMidnight Blue MetallicMineralgrau MetallicLiquid Blue MetallicSingapore Gray MetallicEstorilblau II MetallicSparkling Brown MetallicPlatinum Silver MetallicAtlantic Gray MetallicMediterranean Blue Metallic

History & notable variants

The F40 was unveiled at the Frankfurt Auto Show in September 2019 and launched shortly after. In October 2021, an updated M135i variant was introduced with retuned suspension components for enhanced performance.

Reliability & owner notes