BMW 1 Series Engine Mount Replacement Parts

This depends heavily on the engine code rather than the year alone, because the 1 Series ran across two distinct generations: the E87/E81/E82/E88 (2004–2013) and the F20/F21 (2011–2019), and mounts are not interchangeable between those platforms. Within the E87 generation, mounts for the same engine code can often cross years, but the E87-to-F20 boundary is a hard break in design. Check your V5 or run a VIN check to confirm your engine code, then ask the breaker to match against that code and generation rather than year alone.

Yes, engine code is the deciding factor here — the 116d and 120d have used different engine variants across the generations, so their mounts are not automatically interchangeable even though both are diesel. On the F20 generation for example, the N47 and B47 families each have their own mounting arrangements, and a 116d and 120d may share or differ depending on the exact production year. Always supply your engine code (stamped on the engine or shown on a VIN check) to the breaker so they can pull the correct mount rather than going by badge alone.

Trim level — SE, Sport, or M Sport — does not affect which engine mount is fitted; what matters is the engine code, fuel type, and gearbox type. A 120d M Sport and a 120d SE with the same engine code on the same generation platform will use the same mount. The trim differences you will notice on a used part are cosmetic items like badging or colour, none of which affect the mechanical fitment of the mount.

The F20 generation ran from 2011 to 2019 and received a significant facelift in 2015 which coincided with engine family changes in some variants — notably the move from N-series to B-series engines in certain models. Because of that mid-generation engine change, a mount from a pre-2015 car will not necessarily suit a post-2015 car even if the badge looks the same. Confirm your exact engine code with the breaker against your registration before agreeing a purchase, as this is precisely the kind of mid-production change they will need to verify.

Yes, engine mounts exist on all variants of the BMW 1 Series; every version of the car, whether the E87/E81 generation (2004–2013) or the F20/F21 generation (2011–2019), uses engine mounts to secure the engine to the subframe regardless of drivetrain layout. The rear-wheel-drive layout of the earlier generations does not remove the need for engine mounts — it simply affects other drivetrain components like the propshaft. Supply your engine code and registration to the breaker and they will identify the correct mount for your specific variant.

Gearbox type can affect engine mount compatibility because the position and load path of the engine can differ between manual and automatic applications, and some mounts are specific to one gearbox type. It is not safe to assume they are interchangeable without checking, even on the same engine code and generation. Tell the breaker both your engine code and your gearbox type so they can confirm whether the mount from their donor vehicle matches your application.