2017 BMW 120i - OEM Factory Repair Manual
Get the manufacturer’s repair information for your 2017 BMW 120i, including factory service procedures, diagnostics, technical illustrations, and wiring diagrams—in one digital manual made for your exact vehicle. Understand your vehicle. Approach repairs with confidence.
About the BMW 120i
The BMW 120i is a 1 Series model with a petrol engine, built from 2004 to 2022 as a 5-door hatchback, 3-door hatchback, coupe, convertible and sedan. Over the years it used the N46, N43 and B48 engines, with 150 to 192 hp.
2017 BMW 120i technical details
- Generation: F20 5-door hatchback, F21 3-door hatchback, F52 Sedan
- Engine: F20/F21: B48 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbo, 184 hp (135 kW) and 270 Nm; F52: B48 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbo, 192 hp (141 kW) and 280 Nm
- Transmission: F20/F21: 6-speed manual or 8-speed Steptronic automatic; F52: 7-speed Steptronic dual-clutch
- Drive: front-wheel drive / rear-wheel drive
- Emissions: Euro 6; China 6 / Euro 6
- Model-year changes: second facelift (LCI) in mid-2017 with a refreshed interior and iDrive 6.0; long-wheelbase 1 Series Sedan (F52) launched for China and Mexico
Made for your car, by VIN
The same model can differ by engine, transmission, body, and trim. That’s why we don’t sell a generic file: after payment, you give us your vehicle’s VIN, and we save the matching service information directly from the manufacturer’s official technical information website. You get the information that applies to your car—no guessing between years, engines, or versions.
Factory information you can put to work
- Review repair procedures before starting a job (from routine maintenance to major repairs)
- Understand component layouts with technical illustrations (procedures are explained step by step)
- Follow electrical connections using wiring diagrams
- Plan your work and discuss recommended repairs with your mechanic (or double-check a quote)
Illustrations and diagrams keep the original image quality supplied by the manufacturer. The PDF has bookmarks, an index, and working links, so you can go straight to the section you need.
Permanent ownership with no recurring subscription fees—the manual is yours to keep.
How delivery works
- Place your order and pay. We create your account automatically.
- Enter your 17-character VIN—right after payment or later, from your account.
- We prepare your manual within 12–48 hours after we receive your VIN.
- Download the PDF from your account.
This is a digital product, easy to use on any PC, laptop, MacBook, or even phone. No printed book or physical disc is shipped.
See what’s inside
Explore the screenshots below for examples of the manual’s layout, technical information, and image detail.
Wiring Diagrams sample:
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About the 2017 BMW 120i
Check the model year on your VIN: on a 2017 vehicle the 10th character of the 17-digit VIN is “H”. Vehicles built for North America always carry the model year in that position; on some European or Australian vehicles it may be left unused, so in that case go by the registration papers or the build plate.
At about 9 years old, a 2017 vehicle often needs work on the cooling system, timing components, suspension bushings, motor mounts and corroded electrical connectors, all jobs where the exact factory procedure and torque values save time.
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