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  1. Car Parts & Accessories
    N52 M Performance backbox. Hard to put a price on this item. Happy to hear any offers via pm Can post or collection UB3, Heathrow. I have lots of other M performance items that will be listed soon.
    £850 GBP
  2. Cars & Vehicles
    Full picture library: BMW 130i Pics - Google Drive Full and comprehensive service history. 4 previous owners. 1 year MOT no advisories. 12 service stamps. Last serviced (major) at Absolute BM Worcester in 06/2023. In past year: Waterpump replaced with genuine item at specialist (January 2024)...
    £6,995 GBP
  3. 1st Gen. 1 Series (2004-2013 | E81, E82, E87, E88)
    You can purchase this full issue of Car Mechanics for digital download or print here: December 2023 - Car Mechanics | Kelsey Media Lights, arms, action! by Peter Clayton For the fusspots among us, nothing quite ruins driving engagement like having a wonky steering wheel. My 2006 BMW 130i...
  4. Introduce Yourself
    Hi All, Made an account here as I am looking at buying a BMW 130i
  5. Cars & Vehicles
    2006 BMW 1 Series 130i M Sport 5dr Petrol Manual Keyless entry, Heated seats, ULEZ Free I’ve owned this car for 1 year and 10 months. Excellent runner and well-maintained. Bodywork is in excellent condition. Top Spec with lots of factory options. Mileage: 164,802 MOT valid until 26 July 2024...
    £3,000 GBP
  6. 1st Gen. 1 Series (2004-2013 | E81, E82, E87, E88)
    You can purchase this full issue of Car Mechanics for digital download or print here: October 2023 - Car Mechanics | Kelsey Media Good Gears Galore by Peter Clayton This 2006 BMW 130i M-Sport has been quite the attention seeker ever since I bought it last year. A seized spark plug, dead...
  7. 1st Gen. 1 Series (2004-2013 | E81, E82, E87, E88)
    You can purchase this full issue of Car Mechanics for digital download or print here: September 2023 - Car Mechanics | Kelsey Media Odd Jobs by Peter Clayton When you thought there couldn’t be any more problems left on my 2006 BMW 130i M-Sport you’d be quite mistaken! Safe to say I have...
  8. 1st Gen. 1 Series (2004-2013 | E81, E82, E87, E88)
    You can purchase this full issue of Car Mechanics for digital download or print here: August 2023 - Car Mechanics | Kelsey Media Gearbox Gamble by Peter Clayton Progress had been made on my recently acquired 2006 BMW 130i M-Sport, but a niggle remained with the Getrag six-speed manual...
  9. 1st Gen. 1 Series (2004-2013 | E81, E82, E87, E88)
    Hi guys, I’m new on here, I just wanted to ask if anyone knows how you find out what number my 130i LE is? Cheers
  10. 1st Gen. 1 Series (2004-2013 | E81, E82, E87, E88)
    Hey everyone! The time has come for new discs and pads all round, believe this car is still on factory discs and pads so got pretty good use out of them! That said it spends a lot of time on motorways not actually using the brakes. I’ve never changed brakes before though so I was wondering: 1...
  11. 1st Gen. 1 Series (2004-2013 | E81, E82, E87, E88)
    You can purchase this full issue of Car Mechanics for digital download or print here: July 2023 - Car Mechanics | Kelsey Media BMW 130i M-Sport Service by Peter Clayton Following the less-than-perfect purchase of my 2006 BMW 130i M-Sport last summer, I had a list of jobs that needed...
  12. Car Parts & Accessories
    Price dropped. After this it's going on eBay. This is a BRAND NEW BMW exhaust. Had the intention of modifying it for my 130i as it's the sought-after N55 backbox (part number 18307599744). My exhaust fabricator wanted to make their own stainless version instead as they didn't fancy chopping...
    £300 GBP
  13. 1st Gen. 1 Series (2004-2013 | E81, E82, E87, E88)
    Am thinking what's the best way to clean the K&N filter? I've heard you've got to be careful with K&N filters and the 130i because of the MAF sensor, so any guides to properly cleaning the K&N filter without ruining the MAF specifically for the 130i? Appreciate the advice!
  14. 1st Gen. 1 Series (2004-2013 | E81, E82, E87, E88)
    Apologies if this is quite difficult to see but I believe I may have developed a bit of an oil leak that’s collecting a tiny bit just next to the exhaust manifold. There is a bit of dampness on the undertray below the metal too. Could this be that the valve cover gasket needs replacing? Car is...
  15. 1st Gen. 1 Series (2004-2013 | E81, E82, E87, E88)
    Hey there folks, Found Mannol 7908 5w-30 "energy premium" oil that states on the back it's suitable for engines which require BMW LL-04 for sale for much much cheaper than the castrol edge 5w-30 LL variant. Was wondering if it's worth the purchase and will I notice any difference between the...
  16. 1st Gen. 1 Series (2004-2013 | E81, E82, E87, E88)
    I'd like to get an 130i, but I'm struggling to find it manual since less than the half available are autos and there are not many for sale in my country. I really love the involvement of the manual transmission at fun driving on weekends. Is there a huge difference bettween auto and manual...
  17. Nyxeris' E81 130i

    As she looks right now: Here's a gallery:
  18. Engine & Gearbox Tuning
    I recently bought a 2011 130i with the auto gearbox, which is most likely the GM 6L45 (I don't know how to identify it, but it has the "regular" paddle shifters, so upshifts are with the right paddle and downshifts are with the left paddle, so no thumb pressing for downshifting). As expected...
  19. 1st Gen. 1 Series (2004-2013 | E81, E82, E87, E88)
    I'm trying to figure out if it would be a good idea to get rid of my 2016 Volkswagen Polo (in my country it's named Vento, but it's essentially a sedan Polo with a 1.6 Liter L4 engine that produces 105hp) for buying a 130i. The obvious answer would be that it's worth it. But in terms of...
  20. 1st Gen. 1 Series (2004-2013 | E81, E82, E87, E88)
    Hi! I have two questions. 1. My 130i has front end higher than a rear. Rear end is sitting bit low (20-30mm) comparing to front. I put new rear springs but nothing changed. Is it really factory setting? Car has sport suspenion package. 2. The car really likes the low weight (can feel it when...
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