Cheap BMW 1 Series Glove Box

The BMW 1 Series ran across two main generations — the E87/E81/E82/E88 (2004–2013) and the F20/F21 (2011–2019, facelift 2015) — and glove boxes are not interchangeable between these generations as the interior architecture is completely different. Within the same generation, fitment is generally consistent, but you should confirm the exact part number with the breaker against your registration to be sure. Never assume a part from one generation will drop into another.

Within the F20/F21 generation (2011–2019), the facelift arrived in 2015 and brought interior trim updates that can affect the appearance and fitment of interior components including the glove box. A pre-facelift glove box may not align or finish correctly in a post-2015 car, so it's worth telling the breaker both your build year and the donor car's build year. Confirm compatibility against your registration before purchasing.

On the BMW 1 Series, trim levels such as SE, Sport, M Sport, and M135i can influence interior finishes and materials, so the glove box surround or lid finish may look different between trims even within the same generation. The core fitment and mounting points are generally the same within a generation, but you may end up with a cosmetic mismatch if the trim levels differ. Ask the breaker to confirm the trim of the donor vehicle if appearance is important to you.

The glove box sits in the dashboard on the passenger side and is not affected by whether the car has 3 or 5 doors. You should focus on matching the generation and trim level rather than door count when sourcing this part. Confirm with your breaker against your registration to make sure the part is from the correct generation.

No — the glove box is a purely interior trim component and is not affected by which engine is fitted, so whether your car is a petrol, diesel, or even the M135i, this makes no difference to glove box fitment. What matters is the generation and trim level of the donor car. Focus on matching those factors and confirm with the breaker against your registration.

The E87/E81 generation ran until 2013, and the F20/F21 generation began in 2011 — meaning a 2013 car could be either generation depending on when exactly it was built. A 2014 car will be F20/F21, but if your 2013 car is an E87/E81 the parts will not interchange as the interiors are completely different. Check your registration with the breaker to confirm exactly which generation your car is before ordering.