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Where is the fuse box located 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: Fuse box

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In this guide, discover where the fuses are located in the BMW 1 Series E87, the first generation of the Bavarian manufacturer's three-volume model. To access the fuse box, enter the cabin from the passenger side and open the glove compartment.

Now, remove the felt panel located at the back of the glove compartment. In front of you, you will find the cabin air filter cover on one side and the fuse box clearly visible on the other.

On the cover, there will be a small sheet that illustrates the fuse diagram of the car, including the relevant amperages and their positions.


Updated on 30 May 2026 by ScegliAuto


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