2012 BMW 1 Series Coupe 128i Coupe 6AT
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- Photo: BMW 1er Coupé (E82, Facelift) – Frontansicht, 31. März 2012, Düsseldorf by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
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- Photo: BMW 1er Coupé (E82, Facelift) – Heckansicht, 31. März 2012, Düsseldorf by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
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The 2012 BMW 1 Series Coupe 128i Coupe 6AT is a 230-hp 3.0-liter coupe with a 6-speed steptronic automatic and rear-wheel drive.
It makes 230 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and 200 lb-ft of torque at 2750 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 28 mpg highway.
The 1 Series Coupe measures 171.7 inches long on a 104.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,285 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP with Destination | $33,200 ($46,995 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | N52B30 |
| Displacement | 3 L |
| Horsepower | 230 hp @ 6,500 rpm |
| Torque | 200 lb-ft @ 2750 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 24-valve inline-6, Valvetronic, Double VANOS |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed STEPTRONIC automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Highway | 28 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 14 gal |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 11.8 in (vented) |
| Rear Brake Disc | 11.8 in (vented) |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 17x7.0 |
| Wheels Rear | 17x7.0 |
| Tires Front | 205/50R17 |
| Tires Rear | 205/50R17 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 171.7 in |
| Width | 68.8 in |
| Height | 54 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in |
| Front Track | 58 in |
| Rear Track | 56 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,285 lbs |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2012 BMW 1 SERIES. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Oct 20, 2023 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2010-2012 1 Series Coupe, 1 Series Convertible, 3 Series Sedan, 3 Series Convertible, 2010-2011 3 Series Sportswagon, 3 Series Coupe, 5 Series Sedan, X3 xDrive 28i, X3 xDrive 30i, X5 xDrive30i, and Z4 sDrive30i vehicles. The aluminum bolts that secure the housing for the variable camshaft timing adjustment (VANOS) unit can loosen over time and possibly break.
Consequence: Loose or broken VANOS unit bolts can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the four VANOS bolts, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed December 18, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed June 19, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign 23V707000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2012 BMW 1 SERIES. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.