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How to Reset the Service Light on a BMW 1 Series E87

Model: BMW Serie 1 E81, E82, MK 1, E87 - Years 2004-2013
Part: Service warning light

If you have just completed the regular service on your BMW 1 Series E87 and want to manually clear the warning light that appears on the dashboard, follow this manual reset procedure. First, insert the key and turn on the ignition. Next, press and hold the button located in the lower left corner and release it as soon as the oil light appears. Press it once more to display the "Reset" option on the screen. At this point, move to the left side of the steering wheel and hold the "BC" button until the reset is complete.

Updated on 12 June 2026 by ScegliAuto

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