BMW 1 Series
WBAUE120Stock varies — page stays liveThe E87 LCI (facelift) 120i 5-door hatchback, utilizing the direct-injection N43 naturally aspirated engine to yield better fuel economy and reduced emissions over its predecessor.
Engine
N43B20A Direct-Injection I4
Displacement
1,995 cc
Drive
2WD (FR)
Gearbox
6MT / 6AT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Hatchback
BMW 1 Series — representative 1st Gen LCI (E87) imageWBAUE120 in stock now● 3 in stock now
View all in stockChassis variants of the 1 Series
ChassisEngineDisplacementDriveGearbox
WBAUE120N43B20A Direct-Injection I41,995 ccFR6MT / 6AT
WBAUF120N46B20 Valvetronic I41,995 ccFR6MT / 6ATWBA1A120N13B16 TwinPower Turbo I41,598 ccFR6MT / 8ATWBAUF320N46B20 Valvetronic I4 (118i)1,995 ccFR5MT / 6MT / 6ATDimensions & shipping volume
Length
4,239 mm
Width
1,748 mm
Height
1,421 mm
Weight
1,375 kg
Shipping volume
10.53 M³
Manufacture year vs. registration year
Japanese paperwork shows the first registration date, but African customs count age from the month of manufacture. Verify with the chassis serial before purchase:
Serial prefixProduction periodSeries
WBAUE12XXXXXXMar 2007 – Jun 2011E87 LCI 120i
Import eligibility by country
Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This WBAUE120 was produced 2007–2011; the statuses below are checked against Jul 2026.
KenyaNot eligible
8-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.UgandaNot eligible
15-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.TanzaniaEligible
No age ban; vehicles over 10 years pay additional excise duty.ZambiaEligible
No age limit; surtax applies to vehicles older than 5 years.MalawiEligible
No age limit; duty calculated on cc and age band.Common questions about the WBAUE120
What is the main upgrade of the UE12 over the UF12?
The UE12 features the direct-injection N43 engine, replacing the older N46 engine, offering better efficiency and a slight power bump.