Home › Models › 1 Series › E88

BMW E88 1 Series (2004–2013): specs and known issues

The BMW E88 1 Series was produced 2004–2013, in the subcompact executive car class, per Wikipedia. We do not have repair prices for it yet.

Specs from Wikipedia (revisions listed below)

The E88 is part of the E87 1 Series generation. The facts below are that generation's.

Get real quotes for your BMW E88 1 Series
Free: we ask independent BMW shops near you.
Get free quotes

E88 at a glance

Chassis codeE88[1]
Production2004–2013[1]
Model years2005–2011 (up to 2013 for coupe and convertible)[1]
ClassSubcompact executive car (C)[1]
LayoutFront-engine, rear-wheel-drive[1]
PlatformBMW L2[1]
Wheelbase2660 mm (104.7 in)[1]
Length4227–4380 mm (166.4–172.4 in)[1]
Width1748–1803 mm (68.8–71.0 in)[1]
Height1420–1430 mm (55.9–56.3 in)[1]
Curb weight1245–1540 kg (2745–3395 lb)[1]

Engines offered

Engine pages whose Wikipedia car list names the E88. It can include markets or variants, so confirm your engine code.

N54 2006–2016N55 2009–2021N52 2004–2015N43 2007–2011N46 2004–2015N47 2007–2014
We don't have prices for the E88 yet.

If you've had work done on one, ask for quotes or share what you paid in the form on any repair page, and it becomes a data point for the next owner.

Generations and body styles

Related models

More 1 Series chassis codes: E87 · E81 · E82 · F20 · F21 · F52 · F40 · F70

Other BMWs that started in the 2000s: E90 3 Series · E60 5 Series · E61 5 Series · F10 5 Series · E63 6 Series · E64 6 Series · E65 7 Series · F01 7 Series · E84 X1 · E83 X3 · E70 X5 · E71 X6 · E72 X6 · E85 Z4 · E86 Z4 · E89 Z4 · E46 M3 · E92 M3 · E60 M5 · E63 M6 · E85 Z4 M

Common questions

When was the BMW E88 1 Series produced?

2004–2013, per Wikipedia.

Which engines were offered in the BMW E88 1 Series?

Engines whose Wikipedia articles name E88: N54, N55, N52, N43, N46, N47. Check your car's engine code before relying on this list.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia: BMW 1 Series (E87) (revision 1367554081, read 2026-10-23)

Get one big BMW repair breakdown a week

Dealer vs indy vs DIY. Free. No spam.

Embed not loading? Subscribe on beehiiv →

Need quotes from local BMW shops?Get free quotes →