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

Model: BMW Serie 1 E81, E82, MK 1, E87 - Years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Part: Service warning light

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In this tutorial we can see how to reset the brake service in the BMW Series 1, 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 cockpit, then insert the key and turn on the instrument panel.

Then press and hold the button located on the left side of the dashboard until the maintenance menu appears, scroll through the various available services with the selector on the left lever and reach the one related to the brakes. At this point, simply press the "BC" button once to initialize the reset, and a second time to complete it.


Posted on 21 November 2025 by ScegliAuto


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