Engine oil — diesel
CBS: baseline 30,000 km / 24 months
The diesel baseline differs from the petrol value. Actual remaining mileage is recalculated by CBS. Documented maximum age: 24 months.
Source [4]E87 · 2004–2007
BMW 118d E87 · 122 PS (2004–2007)
The 122 PS 118d is the entry diesel for this phase. Identify its fuel system, emissions equipment and service history before applying work specified for another 1 Series.
Choose an engine
Identify the car and prepare its maintenanceTechnical specifications
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Power
- 122 PS / 90 kW
- Displacement
- 1 995 cm³
- Torque
- 280 Nm
- Cylinders
- 4
- Period covered
- 2004–2007
- Documented market
- Europe
Transmission
- Manual · 6 speeds · 2004
Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.
Specification source : [1] BMW Group
What distinguishes this version
This 1,995 cc diesel delivers 280 Nm; its launch manual gearbox has six speeds.
Source : [1]
Documented oil quantity
BMW’s June 2004 specification table lists 5.5 l for the 118d. Check the level after servicing; this figure does not justify exceeding the vehicle’s maximum mark.
Source : [7]
Oil and diesel particulate filter
With DPF: the 2005 bulletin requires BMW Longlife-04 approval. Confirm DPF fitment; viscosity alone is insufficient.
Source : [6]
Maintenance and records
Front and rear brake pads
Wear monitored separately by axle
CBS calculates separate due distances. Inspect brake condition before ordering replacement parts.
Source [8]Cabin microfilter
CBS tracking before March 2007
24 months
The pre-facelift system calculates this separately. Do not automatically apply the later oil-service grouping. The bulletin sets a 24-month maximum.
Source [9]Engine air filter
Every 3 engine oil services
Count completed oil services. Shorten the interval in dusty conditions.
Source [10]Brake fluid
Fixed interval — before March 2007
24 months
A calendar interval, including low-mileage cars. Keep the date of the last service.
Source [5]Vehicle check
Whichever comes first
60 000 km
48 months
Separate from an oil service. Use the date and distance recorded in the vehicle’s service history.
Source [5]Diesel fuel filter
Every 3 engine oil services
Replace the main fuel filter at this service. The bulletin allows a shorter interval for poor diesel quality.
Source [10]Questions about this version
Are the 118d oil service and vehicle check due together?
CBS tracks them separately: oil servicing depends on use, with a 24-month maximum; the vehicle check is at 60,000 km or 48 months, whichever comes first.
Source : [5]
Documentary sources
- [1] BMW Série 1 — lancement 2004
BMW Group · ES · Europe · Technical data · Accessed 08/10/2026
- [2] BMW AG TIS — CBS E87, bulletin 00 01 04 (070)
BMW AG (TIS, copie archivée) · EN · Worldwide · Archive · p. 1 · update 11/2006 · Accessed 08/10/2026
- [3] BMW AG TIS — affichage et lecture du CBS
BMW AG (TIS, copie archivée) · EN · Worldwide · Archive · p. 2 · Accessed 08/10/2026
- [4] BMW AG TIS — CBS, valeurs de départ EURO
BMW AG (TIS, copie archivée) · EN · Europe · Archive · p. 4 · starting values, not fixed mileage intervals · Accessed 08/10/2026
- [5] BMW TIS — CBS: spark plugs, vehicle check, brake fluid
BMW AG — TIS (archive) · EN · Europe · SBT CBS · p. 5 · EURO · before 03/2007 · Accessed 08/10/2026
- [6] BMW TIS — BMW Quality Longlife-04
BMW AG — TIS (archive) · EN · Europe · SI 11 03 04 (156) · revision 09/2005 · Accessed 08/10/2026
- [7] BMW Media Information — 1 Series specifications, 06/2004
BMW Group · EN · Europe · PDF pp. 48–49 · European specifications, English tables · Accessed 08/10/2026
- [8] BMW AG TIS — calcul huile, microfiltre et freins
BMW AG (TIS, copie archivée) · EN · Worldwide · Archive · p. 3 · Accessed 08/10/2026
- [9] BMW TIS — CBS: microfilter and brake wear
BMW AG — TIS (archive) · EN · Europe · SBT CBS · p. 6 · before 03/2007 · Accessed 08/10/2026
- [10] BMW TIS — Oil service, diesel up to 02/2007
BMW AG — TIS (archive) · EN · Europe · RA 00 00 610 · before 03/2007 · Accessed 08/10/2026