Change Car Shock Absorbers BMW 1-Series

Change Car Shock Absorbers

Easy 4h00–5h00 ~400–500£
Estimated time 4h00–5h00
Estimated labour cost ~400–500£
Difficulty Easy
Vehicles
1-Series 2004-2013 28
  • 116d Diesel (N47D20A)
  • 116d Diesel (N47D20C)
  • 116i Petrol (N43B16A)
  • 116i Petrol (N43B20A)
  • 116i, -LPG LPG,Petrol (N45B16A)
  • 118d Diesel (M47D20TU2)
  • 118d Diesel (N47D20A)
  • 118d Diesel (N47D20C)
  • 118i Petrol (N43B20A)
  • 118i Petrol (N46B20B)
  • 118i, -LPG LPG,Petrol (N46B20B)
  • 120d Diesel (M47D20TU2OL)
  • 120d Diesel (N47D20A)
  • 120d Diesel (N47D20C)
  • 120d M Performance Diesel (N47D20A)
  • 120d M Performance Diesel (N47D20C)
  • 120i Petrol (N43B20A)
  • 120i Petrol (N46B20B)
  • 120i, -LPG LPG,Petrol (N46B20B)
  • 123d Diesel (N47D20B)
  • 123d Diesel (N47D20D)
  • 125i Petrol (N52B30A)
  • 130i Petrol (N52B30A)
  • 130i Petrol (N52B30A)
  • 135i Petrol (N54B30A)
  • 135i Petrol (N55B30A)
  • 135is Petrol (N54B30A)
  • M Coupe Petrol (N54B30A)
1-Series 2011-2019 30
  • 114d Diesel (B37D15A)
  • 114d Diesel (N47D16A)
  • 114i Petrol (N13B16A)
  • 116d Diesel (B37D15A)
  • 116d Diesel (N47D20C)
  • 116d EfficientDynamics Diesel (B37D15A)
  • 116d EfficientDynamics Diesel (N47D16A)
  • 116i Petrol (B38B15A)
  • 116i Petrol (N13B16A)
  • 118d Diesel (B47D20A)
  • 118d Diesel (N47D20C)
  • 118d, -xDrive Diesel (B47D20A)
  • 118d, -xDrive Diesel (N47D20C)
  • 118i Petrol (B38B15A)
  • 118i Petrol (N13B16A)
  • 118i Petrol (N13B16A)
  • 120d Diesel (B47D20A)
  • 120d Diesel (N47D20C)
  • 120d, -xDrive Diesel (B47D20A)
  • 120d, -xDrive Diesel (N47D20C)
  • 120d, -xDrive M Performance Diesel (N47D20C)
  • 120i Petrol (B48B20A)
  • 120i Petrol (N13B16A)
  • 125d Diesel (N47D20D)
  • 125i M Performance Petrol (N20B20A)
  • 125i Petrol (B48B20B)
  • 125i Petrol (N20B20A)
  • M135i, -xDrive Petrol (N55B30A)
  • M135i, -xDrive Petrol (N55B30A)
  • M140i, -xDrive Petrol (B58B30A)
Renew both front shock absorbers 4h00–5h00
Renew both rear shock absorbers (Hatchback, Coupe) 2h00
Renew both rear shock absorbers 1h30–2h00
Renew both rear shock absorbers Convertible 2h30

What is the function of BMW 1-Series shock absorbers?

The shock absorber controls the relative movement between the wheel and the vehicle body. This control is essential for good road holding, preventing loss of grip between the tyres and the road surface, and ensuring passenger comfort.

When should you change the BMW 1-Series shock absorbers?

Shock absorber wear is gradual. Warning symptoms include: vehicle sensitive to crosswinds, increased braking distance, difficulty maintaining trajectory in curves, vehicle bouncing excessively over bumps, uneven tyre wear. Replace between 80,000 and 150,000 km. Always replace in pairs.

Is it difficult to change BMW 1-Series shock absorbers?

Difficulty level 2/5: technically easy but requires specific tools (spring compressors for McPherson struts, torque wrench). A wheel alignment is recommended after the work.

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3 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
1-Series 2004-2013 2004-2013 116d Diesel (N47D20A), 116d Diesel (N47D20C), 116i Petrol (N43B16A), 116i Petrol (N43B20A), 116i, -LPG LPG,Petrol (N45B16A), 118d Diesel (M47D20TU2), 118d Diesel (N47D20A), 118d Diesel (N47D20C), 118i Petrol (N43B20A), 118i Petrol (N46B20B), 118i, -LPG LPG,Petrol (N46B20B), 120d… Diesel, LPG, Petrol
1-Series 2011-2019 2011-2019 114d Diesel (B37D15A), 114d Diesel (N47D16A), 114i Petrol (N13B16A), 116d Diesel (B37D15A), 116d Diesel (N47D20C), 116d EfficientDynamics Diesel (B37D15A), 116d EfficientDynamics Diesel (N47D16A), 116i Petrol (B38B15A), 116i Petrol (N13B16A), 118d Diesel (B47D20A), 118d Diesel (… Diesel, Petrol
1-Series 2019-2025 2019-2025 116d Diesel (B37C15A), 116i Petrol (B38A15A), 118d Diesel (B47C20B), 118i Petrol (B38A15A), 118i Petrol (B38A15F), 120d xDrive Diesel (B47C20B), 120i Petrol (B48A20A), 128ti Petrol (B48A20E), M135i xDrive Petrol (B48A20E) Diesel, Petrol

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