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How do you open the rear hatch of the BMW 1 Series?

Model: BMW Serie 1 F21, MK 2, F20 - Years: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Part: Car door

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The opening of the rear tailgate of the BMW 1 Series, to be clear the luggage compartment, is very convenient, in fact being a loading compartment, it allows us to not leave the objects to be loaded on the ground in order to open it, but with extreme comfort we activate the remote opening.

As visible in the video, it happens through the car remote control, we will press the appropriate button, so that the tailgate will open and lift up. Usually this function is already present at the time of purchase, but if not, it can be requested and enabled, even at a later time if desired.


Posted on 21 July 2025 by ScegliAuto


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