Service and repair manuals for 14 model years of the BMW 120i, 2005 to 2021. Each manual is matched to one exact year — the specifications and procedure sequences are the ones BMW published for that year's engine and trim, not values carried across the whole production run.
Engines across the range: 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC · 1.6L I4 — 97 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged · 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged.
01 / Model yearsChoose your 120i year
| Year | Price | Recalls | Engines | Trims | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $40.99 | — | 2.0L I4 | M Sport Sedan 4-Door | select |
| 2020 | $40.99 | — | 2.0L I4 | M Sport Sedan 4-Door | select |
| 2019 | $40.99 | — | 2.0L I4 | Sport Line Hatchback 2-Door · M Sport Hatchback 4-Door · M Sport Hatchback 2-Door · Sport Line Hatchback 4-Door +1 | select |
| 2018 | $40.99 | — | 2.0L I4 | Sport Line Hatchback 2-Door · M Sport Hatchback 4-Door · M Sport Hatchback 2-Door · Sport Line Hatchback 4-Door | select |
| 2017 | $40.99 | — | 2.0L I4 | Urban Line Hatchback 2-Door · Sport Line Hatchback 2-Door · Urban Line Hatchback 4-Door · Base Hatchback 4-Door +4 | select |
| 2016 | $40.99 | — | 1.6L I4 | Urban Line Hatchback 2-Door · Sport Line Hatchback 2-Door · Urban Line Hatchback 4-Door · Base Hatchback 4-Door +4 | select |
| 2012 | $40.99 | — | 2.0L I4 | Dynamic Hatchback 2-Door · Base Hatchback 4-Door · Dynamic Hatchback 4-Door · Style Hatchback 4-Door +5 | select |
| 2011 | $40.99 | — | 2.0L I4 | M Sport · Dynamic · Dynamic Hatchback 2-Door · Base Hatchback 4-Door +4 | select |
| 2010 | $40.99 | — | 2.0L I4 | Dynamic Hatchback 2-Door · Base Hatchback 4-Door · Style Hatchback 4-Door · Dynamic Hatchback 4-Door +4 | select |
| 2009 | $40.99 | — | 2.0L I4 | Dynamic Hatchback 2-Door · Base Hatchback 4-Door · Dynamic Hatchback 4-Door · Style Hatchback 4-Door +4 | select |
| 2008 | $40.99 | — | 2.0L I4 | Dynamic Hatchback 2-Door · Base Hatchback 4-Door · Dynamic Hatchback 4-Door · Style Hatchback 4-Door +4 | select |
| 2007 | $40.99 | — | 2.0L I4 | Dynamic Hatchback 2-Door · Base Hatchback 4-Door · Style Hatchback 4-Door · Dynamic Hatchback 4-Door +4 | select |
| 2006 | $40.99 | — | 2.0L I4 | Dynamic Hatchback 2-Door · Base Hatchback 4-Door · Dynamic Hatchback 4-Door · Style Hatchback 4-Door +2 | select |
| 2005 | $40.99 | — | 2.0L I4 | Dynamic Hatchback 2-Door · Sport Hatchback 4-Door · Business Hatchback 2-Door · Base Hatchback 4-Door +6 | select |
02 / Other yearsOther 120i years
2021 BMW 120i · $40.99 select →
Engines: 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged. Trims: M Sport Sedan 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2021 120i.
2020 BMW 120i · $40.99 select →
Engines: 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged. Trims: M Sport Sedan 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2020 120i.
2019 BMW 120i · $40.99 select →
Engines: 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged. Trims: Sport Line Hatchback 2-Door · M Sport Hatchback 4-Door · M Sport Hatchback 2-Door · Sport Line Hatchback 4-Door · Sport Line Sedan 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2019 120i.
2018 BMW 120i · $40.99 select →
Engines: 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged. Trims: Sport Line Hatchback 2-Door · M Sport Hatchback 4-Door · M Sport Hatchback 2-Door · Sport Line Hatchback 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2018 120i.
2017 BMW 120i · $40.99 select →
Engines: 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged. Trims: Urban Line Hatchback 2-Door · Sport Line Hatchback 2-Door · Urban Line Hatchback 4-Door · Base Hatchback 4-Door · M Sport Hatchback 4-Door · M Sport Hatchback 2-Door · Sport Line Hatchback 4-Door · Base Hatchback 2-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2017 120i.
2016 BMW 120i · $40.99 select →
Engines: 1.6L I4 — 97 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged. Trims: Urban Line Hatchback 2-Door · Sport Line Hatchback 2-Door · Urban Line Hatchback 4-Door · Base Hatchback 4-Door · M Sport Hatchback 4-Door · M Sport Hatchback 2-Door · Sport Line Hatchback 4-Door · Base Hatchback 2-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2016 120i.
2012 BMW 120i · $40.99 select →
Engines: 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC. Trims: Dynamic Hatchback 2-Door · Base Hatchback 4-Door · Dynamic Hatchback 4-Door · Style Hatchback 4-Door · M Sport Hatchback 4-Door · M Sport Coupe 2-Door · Style Hatchback 2-Door · M Sport Hatchback 2-Door · Base Hatchback 2-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2012 120i.
2011 BMW 120i · $40.99 select →
Engines: 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC. Trims: M Sport · Dynamic · Dynamic Hatchback 2-Door · Base Hatchback 4-Door · Dynamic Hatchback 4-Door · Style · Base · Base Hatchback 2-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2011 120i.
2010 BMW 120i · $40.99 select →
Engines: 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC. Trims: Dynamic Hatchback 2-Door · Base Hatchback 4-Door · Style Hatchback 4-Door · Dynamic Hatchback 4-Door · M Sport Hatchback 4-Door · Style Hatchback 2-Door · M Sport Hatchback 2-Door · Base Hatchback 2-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2010 120i.
2009 BMW 120i · $40.99 select →
Engines: 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC. Trims: Dynamic Hatchback 2-Door · Base Hatchback 4-Door · Dynamic Hatchback 4-Door · Style Hatchback 4-Door · M Sport Hatchback 4-Door · Style Hatchback 2-Door · M Sport Hatchback 2-Door · Base Hatchback 2-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2009 120i.
2008 BMW 120i · $40.99 select →
Engines: 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC. Trims: Dynamic Hatchback 2-Door · Base Hatchback 4-Door · Dynamic Hatchback 4-Door · Style Hatchback 4-Door · M Sport Hatchback 4-Door · Style Hatchback 2-Door · M Sport Hatchback 2-Door · Base Hatchback 2-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2008 120i.
2007 BMW 120i · $40.99 select →
Engines: 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC. Trims: Dynamic Hatchback 2-Door · Base Hatchback 4-Door · Style Hatchback 4-Door · Dynamic Hatchback 4-Door · M Sport Hatchback 4-Door · Style Hatchback 2-Door · M Sport Hatchback 2-Door · Base Hatchback 2-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2007 120i.
2006 BMW 120i · $40.99 select →
Engines: 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC. Trims: Dynamic Hatchback 2-Door · Base Hatchback 4-Door · Dynamic Hatchback 4-Door · Style Hatchback 4-Door · Style Hatchback 2-Door · Base Hatchback 2-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2006 120i.
2005 BMW 120i · $40.99 select →
Engines: 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC. Trims: Dynamic Hatchback 2-Door · Sport Hatchback 4-Door · Business Hatchback 2-Door · Base Hatchback 4-Door · Style Hatchback 4-Door · Dynamic Hatchback 4-Door · Style Hatchback 2-Door · Business Hatchback 4-Door · Base Hatchback 2-Door · Sport Hatchback 2-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2005 120i.
03 / OwnershipOwn it — don't rent it
| Option | What you pay | After a year |
|---|---|---|
| eManualStore 120i manual | $40.99 once | Still yours |
| Per-vehicle online subscription | from $29 / year, renewing | Pay again or lose access |
| Library membership services | $33 / month, capped | $396 spent, nothing kept |
| Professional shop databases | $499–$2,388 / year | Renew or lose access |
Competitor figures as published on their sites, August 2026.
FAQQuestions about the 120i manual
Which 120i years does this manual cover?
Every year from 2005 to 2021 — 14 separate manuals, one per model year. Pick your year in the selector; the manual you receive is matched to that exact year, engine and trim.
Is this the OEM BMW 120i manual or an aftermarket guide?
The OEM version. It carries the procedures, specifications, torque values and wiring diagrams BMW published for the 120i, organized by system — not a condensed aftermarket summary.
Does it include 120i wiring diagrams?
Yes. Full wiring diagrams are part of every 120i manual, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostic information.
Why do some 120i years cost more?
Every 120i year is $40.99.
Is this a subscription?
No. One payment, and the manual is yours to keep — unlike per-vehicle subscriptions that renew every year.
How do I get the manual after purchase?
It is a digital manual — nothing ships. Access details arrive by email right after checkout, and you can use it on any device.
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