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How to reset the brake service on the BMW 1 Series?

Model: BMW Serie 1 MK 2, F20, F21 - Years 2011-2019
Part: Service warning light

In this tutorial we can see how to reset the brake service in the BMW 1 Series, an extremely simple and fast operation, to be carried out only once all scheduled maintenance work has been completed. Let's start by going inside the cabin, then insert the key and turn on the instrument panel. Then press and hold the button on the left side of the dashboard until the maintenance menu appears, scroll through the various available services and reach the one to be reset. At this point, all that remains is to press the button again once to initialize the reset, and a second time to complete it.

Posted on 18 November 2025 by ScegliAuto

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