Hi Brett. Living in Scotland I like to start the car to defrost in the mornings and run back indoors, locking it of course. At 6am the horn beeping started to piss the neighbours off. If you hold your key directly against the windscreen roughly in the position of your rear view mirror and lock it. (No beeping) 👍🏼
Not sure if someone else has mentioned this, but a lot of the features that you think are hidden, are all mentioned in the owners books. Also some of the things you have mentioned are only for the options that have been selected for the car. Best to check with something like VIN decoder to see what factory options the car has been built with, this will then let you know what extra features your car will have. This is for all ages of BMW's 👍
I wasn't expecting to get anything out of this since these sorts of vids show the same stuff, but I never knew about the stereo button mapping, appreciate that. Being able to assign buttons to all the actions in the car sounds really useful, I find myself quite often searching through the iDrive for stuff so I'm sure I'll put that to good use 👍
One you may not have known is Convince entry. Not sure if this is only on 3 doors, but double tap the open button and when you pull the door handle, the window will slide half down to assist with getting in the car in tight spaces. Also, the socket under the glove box is 12v not 9v.
Hi im trying to look for cruise control buttons on the 2017 f20 can find for other 2015 to 2010 models. Just one mod to having trouble trying to source the parts. Any ideas?
If you use the physical key to lock the doors and leave the windows slightly ajar the internal sensor is not set, the windows do not close and you can leave a dog in the car for a few minutes, only in the winter of course.
I have researched on bmw 1 series so much on youtube I know where your ideas came from hahaha. A feedback though, if you could add captions in your video to mention the points you're currently talking about it would be soooo much more helpful to the viewers (eg. 1. Hidden 9V power adapter, 2. Touch sensitive buttons, etc). Small feature but definitely helps viewers like me who wish to skip through points that I'm already aware. Good video thanks for the tips!
Your videos convinced me to get a 118D M Sport Shadow Edition. I know you don’t have this anymore but I am in love with mine. Had it about 2 weeks and can’t stop driving it ahha
Dont know what model bmw you have? but in most cases, if you look on your dashboard, sometimes its just above the start/stop button! on by default : ( but if you press the button that says A inside an omega looking pattern, it turns amber usually : ) this is to turn off this start/stop feature which is a pain : ( or sometimes like my 116i m sport it is located just below the aircon unit with a row of five buttons!! four blank ones to add additional stuff, and one with the `A` that turns the Auto sart/stop off. It is also possible on some models to have it coded to OFF all the time by default : ) hope this helps @lit2021
@@Pedro_X_MC2 yeah, I have that button (btw. model 116d), but it annoys me that I have to press it every time I start the car. I want it to be off by default.
@@lit2021 aha, 116d, cool : ) your best bet would be to ask a BMW coding shop if it`s possible to have it coded to auto stop/start funtion to be off at default? good luck, it is a pain in the arse!! nobody wants to use it that I know tbh 😔 and happy new year 2024!!
Really like the new style of filming, made the video really easy and natural to watch. I brought a 2017 4 series coupe a couple of weeks ago and after watching this I went out to check for the 9v socket under the glovebox and there was one there! Going to be ideal when I wire in my dash cam soon.. cheers! I'm also down in Cornwall so I'll be on the lookout for the white 1 series :D
I just bought a 320d shadow edition, love watching your videos for inspiration haha! Keep the videos coming! Not many real life, everyday people doing cheap mods on TH-cam!
Nice vid. I'm on my 2nd 125i and love the car. I found the 140i too much effort holding it back but 125 offers perfect balance for regular driving whilst having v decent poke when you want it. I'm due a change in a few months. I can't go for a 3rd 125 can I? Surely not...
I'm taking the mirror unfolding when reaching 25 miles per hour only happens if you've got the mod you have for them to be folded/unfolded electronically? I just bought my 1 series and it's soooo basic, it doesn't do this!
I'm pretty sure the mirror reverse trick isn't actually a stock feature. I'm pretty sure you have to have it done when programming the car. I saw it as an option when I had mine programmed so I activated it
Quickly double press the door open button on the fob. When you then open the door, the window will go down halfway. This gives you more room to get in when for example someone has parked close next to you or if you parked next to a wall. Works only on the f21 with frameless windows.
@@BrettBarnesYT I hope it works for you. Let us know. I hope it’s not only an option on cars for example The Netherlands (where I’m from). The only ‘stupid’ thing is that it’s not possible to do the other way around; when you are in the car and you want to get out in a tiny parking spot.
Can some one please let me know is the inner side of the headlight will work or it’s just for the show in day light light. Only outer side of the bulb is working in bmw 1 series m sport 118d 2019 model
Just bought my 2016 118i, and been watching a lot of videos about it. Yours is the best so far, I would've never found out about most of those little things!
Hi Brett! I loved your new video on the car features but some people don’t know that on some bmw cars there’s a hidden torch/usb port on the inside of the glovebox but I don’t know if it’s on older BMWs or new ones
Hi there just picked up our 1series today 17 plate on the steering wheel we only have a limit switch with a paddle switch next to it but no cruise control switch ???
Hi has anyone any idea on how to turn on the digital speedometer on a 2014 116 d . I’m using the car in Ireland and wanted to be able to activate a digital km. my clocks show miles & Km
@@BrettBarnesYT - no I though perhaps you bought yours. I have standard one in my sport with red stitching but would quite like to pick up the sport version steering wheel :) Good video and thanks for sharing
Nice video! It's hard to find a good 1 Series series, so glad I found you. I'd love to see you mod a Heads up display onto your car, I'm thinking about doing it to my 1 Series. Is that a mod you've considered?
my god am i desperate for an answer someone please help me my question is simple for a bmw 1series how do i paddle shift in automatic mode(s1/s2 etc) wether my vehicle is in sport or comfort mode when i paddle shift it's only in manual mode hence it shows m1/m2 etc. i've tried everything from google search to the book manual itself and nothing is working on how to change it to automatic. thnx
Well mine bmw 120i are from 2015 and had not that much features but some are close or here... the tests stuff are, the under glove pocket is just a usb port not a entire new 9v plug... and if i remeber correctly not had in the back another plug... but... i still loving my car, i bough last week and are totally amazinh getting over 180 km/h in the road easy as gettinh 150 in my old car... plus, i loved the rear rotation stuff... i will miss that in news versions that lost the back wheels power to become the front wheels powered :/
I have 2015 118i and for some reason my electric mirrors do not fold up after locking it (pressing the lock button for 2.5 sec), does anyone know how to get that fixed?
why is your "check-engine" light on..... i have a bmw 1 series too (2016) and it also needs service this month and the light is on. Does this just means that the car needs a service soon because mine is driving very very normal with the light on! Anyway great video!!
A quick question if you do get the time to reply I’m looking at purchasing a bmw 1 series not the m sport but the same year I am needing to purchase a new car next month would you recommend buying a cheap car in the mean time so I have a bit more to save and let my insurance drop or should I spend abit more and get something that will hold most of its value and just lose a little please help me also love the vids been watching since the tech channel vids just found you again on my new TH-cam account keep it up
I have the app,didnt cost me a thing, I can lock/ unlock, turn AC on, schedule ventilation, flash lights, track car, send destinations from my phone , all for free
honestly this is my idea of a dream car!
Exactly! No point having unattainable dream cars haha
Theo Fennel well i kinda feel like it’s better to have a dream car that i actually have a chance of getting at some point in my life 😂
*186bhp! Also 12.5k isn’t cheap for a lot of people
Brett Barnes exactly :D
Make the front braces behind the kidney grills red, my mate had it in his 2 series and it looked cool
Hi Brett.
Living in Scotland I like to start the car to defrost in the mornings and run back indoors, locking it of course. At 6am the horn beeping started to piss the neighbours off. If you hold your key directly against the windscreen roughly in the position of your rear view mirror and lock it. (No beeping) 👍🏼
Literally been searching how to turn this horn feature off everywhere but massive thanks for that.
Not sure if someone else has mentioned this, but a lot of the features that you think are hidden, are all mentioned in the owners books. Also some of the things you have mentioned are only for the options that have been selected for the car. Best to check with something like VIN decoder to see what factory options the car has been built with, this will then let you know what extra features your car will have. This is for all ages of BMW's 👍
is there some website I can do the vin decoder on?
I wasn't expecting to get anything out of this since these sorts of vids show the same stuff, but I never knew about the stereo button mapping, appreciate that. Being able to assign buttons to all the actions in the car sounds really useful, I find myself quite often searching through the iDrive for stuff so I'm sure I'll put that to good use 👍
One you may not have known is Convince entry. Not sure if this is only on 3 doors, but double tap the open button and when you pull the door handle, the window will slide half down to assist with getting in the car in tight spaces. Also, the socket under the glove box is 12v not 9v.
its only with the 3-door, but nice feature
Super useful video bro, just got my 1 series 2017, gonna try everything
Yeah have a play mate! Cheers for watching
Hi im trying to look for cruise control buttons on the 2017 f20 can find for other 2015 to 2010 models. Just one mod to having trouble trying to source the parts. Any ideas?
This has become such an epic car 🔥
If you use the physical key to lock the doors and leave the windows slightly ajar the internal sensor is not set, the windows do not close and you can leave a dog in the car for a few minutes, only in the winter of course.
just bought my first BMW, thanks for the video, just waiting for it to arrive before trying all of these features out
Sweet! What model did you go for ?
@@BrettBarnesYT I went for the f21 2.5 ltr diesel in white :)
I have researched on bmw 1 series so much on youtube I know where your ideas came from hahaha. A feedback though, if you could add captions in your video to mention the points you're currently talking about it would be soooo much more helpful to the viewers (eg. 1. Hidden 9V power adapter, 2. Touch sensitive buttons, etc). Small feature but definitely helps viewers like me who wish to skip through points that I'm already aware.
Good video thanks for the tips!
Cool idea
The extra 12v sockets (where would you got 9v from In a car?!) are part of an option called storage package.
Your videos convinced me to get a 118D M Sport Shadow Edition. I know you don’t have this anymore but I am in love with mine. Had it about 2 weeks and can’t stop driving it ahha
How’s it been ? looking at this vehicle this week. Thanks
how do you turn off auto start-stop by default? it's turned on by default and it's driving me crazy
Dont know what model bmw you have? but in most cases, if you look on your dashboard, sometimes its just above the start/stop button! on by default : ( but if you press the button that says A inside an omega looking pattern, it turns amber usually : ) this is to turn off this start/stop feature which is a pain : ( or sometimes like my 116i m sport it is located just below the aircon unit with a row of five buttons!! four blank ones to add additional stuff, and one with the `A` that turns the Auto sart/stop off. It is also possible on some models to have it coded to OFF all the time by default : ) hope this helps @lit2021
@@Pedro_X_MC2 yeah, I have that button (btw. model 116d), but it annoys me that I have to press it every time I start the car. I want it to be off by default.
@@lit2021 aha, 116d, cool : ) your best bet would be to ask a BMW coding shop if it`s possible to have it coded to auto stop/start funtion to be off at default? good luck, it is a pain in the arse!! nobody wants to use it that I know tbh 😔 and happy new year 2024!!
@@Pedro_X_MC2thanks! will do! :D happy new year!
Picking my 1 series up soon so I'm glad i found this video
Great video just about to buy my first BMW 1 series 120d it's took me 30 years to get one and can't wait cheers 👍
You’ll love it!
How was the car? Looking at getting a 120d 16/17plate
Really like the new style of filming, made the video really easy and natural to watch. I brought a 2017 4 series coupe a couple of weeks ago and after watching this I went out to check for the 9v socket under the glovebox and there was one there! Going to be ideal when I wire in my dash cam soon.. cheers! I'm also down in Cornwall so I'll be on the lookout for the white 1 series :D
Ah nice haaha! Thanks for watching man! And yeah keep an eye out as I’m always driving around ahah
I just bought a 320d shadow edition, love watching your videos for inspiration haha! Keep the videos coming! Not many real life, everyday people doing cheap mods on TH-cam!
Exactly!! Too many people doing stuff on mental cars! I’m keeping it realistic
Nice vid. I'm on my 2nd 125i and love the car. I found the 140i too much effort holding it back but 125 offers perfect balance for regular driving whilst having v decent poke when you want it. I'm due a change in a few months. I can't go for a 3rd 125 can I? Surely not...
2:12 lets drump into the car😂
😂😂😂
Drumping! 😂
🤣🤣🤣
Ive seen hidden bits and bobs but never any awesome ones like this. Proper hidden easter eggs. Niice one man. Keep the vids coming!!
Awesome man! Glad you learned something
I'm taking the mirror unfolding when reaching 25 miles per hour only happens if you've got the mod you have for them to be folded/unfolded electronically? I just bought my 1 series and it's soooo basic, it doesn't do this!
i have a bmw 1 series 120d 2017 and i love it
Love this video, definitely helping me deciding to get a 1 series. Thank you
Omg I didn't know these features at all thank you 😊 I definitely didn't know my wing mirrors went in
Thank you for your videos. I got my f21 120d last week and it's quite an awesome machine, and your videos help me quite a lot. Thanks!
Hi. Help. My left rear door lock does not work on my 1 series. How does one fix this diy
Hey mate do you have to have folding mirrors for the tilt mirror
When I keep hold of the lock button on my 1 series (116d 16 reg), the wing mirrors dont fold in :( but the windows do go up and down
Reset your profile and try again
Not every 1 series has automatic wing mirrors....
not every bmw 1 series has it mine is too from 2016
Ahh okay
I'm pretty sure the mirror reverse trick isn't actually a stock feature. I'm pretty sure you have to have it done when programming the car. I saw it as an option when I had mine programmed so I activated it
Quickly double press the door open button on the fob. When you then open the door, the window will go down halfway. This gives you more room to get in when for example someone has parked close next to you or if you parked next to a wall. Works only on the f21 with frameless windows.
Oh wow! Didn’t know this, I’ll try it! Cheers mate
@@BrettBarnesYT I hope it works for you. Let us know. I hope it’s not only an option on cars for example The Netherlands (where I’m from). The only ‘stupid’ thing is that it’s not possible to do the other way around; when you are in the car and you want to get out in a tiny parking spot.
Gotta love a bit of smooth radio!
Can some one please let me know is the inner side of the headlight will work or it’s just for the show in day light light. Only outer side of the bulb is working in bmw 1 series m sport 118d 2019 model
Just bought my 2016 118i, and been watching a lot of videos about it. Yours is the best so far, I would've never found out about most of those little things!
Where did you buy that phone holder? One that stick on your air vent
Hi Brett! I loved your new video on the car features but some people don’t know that on some bmw cars there’s a hidden torch/usb port on the inside of the glovebox but I don’t know if it’s on older BMWs or new ones
Great video and to be honest I'm thinking of getting a BMW 1 series manual what are they like to drive in your opinion
wonderfull smooth, resilient, strong and ever lasting. i have one. from 09. bateery lasted 12 years!
Great vid Brett! should do a video with Mia and the top things she likes on the car!
Cool ideal!
hey which model is your 1 series? mine is a 2012 f20 but I don't have the temp gauge?
Super cool video Brett ! Thanks a lot, cheers from France !
I have a BMW series 1 from 2015, I still have the 6.5" iDrive system and I want the 8.5". How much did it cost you to replace it?
I want to know the same thing.
Since this the face lift model, I’d be interested in, what you think of the pre-facelift F20/F21? Some people say, it’s not a real bmw
My f20 from 2012 don't do half that 😅
Just bought a 2013 m sport 1 series for 4,500 thought it was a steal for a good car, I can’t wait mate
That was a bargain lad!
Hi there just picked up our 1series today 17 plate on the steering wheel we only have a limit switch with a paddle switch next to it but no cruise control switch ???
Never replied 😢
Great video, just bought one so handy to learn some things I wasn’t told
Does it come with satnav?
Hi has anyone any idea on how to turn on the digital speedometer on a 2014 116 d . I’m using the car in Ireland and wanted to be able to activate a digital km. my clocks show miles & Km
Hi sorry to worry I wanted to know how does your car have the indicator light on the mirror that moves like the newer indicators ?
I love your BMW ! It looks awesome
Where would you recommend picking up the sports steering wheel?
As in a custom one? Mine came with that wheel from factory
@@BrettBarnesYT - no I though perhaps you bought yours. I have standard one in my sport with red stitching but would quite like to pick up the sport version steering wheel :) Good video and thanks for sharing
how have you pulled that
Bro...hoho GOD bless me with this ride for my first car
I just bought a 19 plate m sport shadow edition. Thank you for the hacks!
Nice video! It's hard to find a good 1 Series series, so glad I found you. I'd love to see you mod a Heads up display onto your car, I'm thinking about doing it to my 1 Series. Is that a mod you've considered?
Hi mate! Thanks for your kind comment! And no I’ve never considered that!
@@BrettBarnesYT no of course- credit where credits due! You should look into it, even the OEM BMW HUDs look amazing up in front of the windscreen
Hi can I install a front lip to it?
Mi a fene azaz mpg 80,30,20,15?
Hi, love your videos, very useful. If you could tell me which app are you using to connect your phone with the car? Thank you 💫
Top vid mate, just subbed, looking to get a nice 1 series, very helpful content, big thumbs up.
my god am i desperate for an answer someone please help me
my question is simple for a bmw 1series how do i paddle shift in automatic mode(s1/s2 etc) wether my vehicle is in sport or comfort mode when i paddle shift it's only in manual mode hence it shows m1/m2 etc. i've tried everything from google search to the book manual itself and nothing is working on how to change it to automatic. thnx
Can the audible Peep also activated with Carly or only with Bimmercode?
Yes it can.
Buttons that are touch-sensitive? Wow, that's crazy.
You should paint the front braces behind the grills red
Where do you get it coded ?? Good viewing
Well mine bmw 120i are from 2015 and had not that much features but some are close or here... the tests stuff are, the under glove pocket is just a usb port not a entire new 9v plug... and if i remeber correctly not had in the back another plug... but... i still loving my car, i bough last week and are totally amazinh getting over 180 km/h in the road easy as gettinh 150 in my old car... plus, i loved the rear rotation stuff... i will miss that in news versions that lost the back wheels power to become the front wheels powered :/
I have 2015 118i and for some reason my electric mirrors do not fold up after locking it (pressing the lock button for 2.5 sec), does anyone know how to get that fixed?
Usually you have to get that feature coded in. Really easy to do via BimmerCode
Think it’s for models with mirror folding button like his
Did your car have parking sensors
Really good- instructive.
Great video, I've never noticed half of these! Any news of the setup series?
wht year of dis m1
Liked the first bit of the video nice editing Brett.
Thank you!
What’s the app called
Great video, did not know the flat key fob battery thing. Many thanks.
Awesome man! Cheers
Would you say 114i is a good first car? ( 18 years old living at home )
And if not what would be a good first car and for how long
Yeah very good mate!!
Because people were telling me to get corsa first car because if I'm going to scratch it alot.
But I want a 1 series what shall i do
What was your first car and did you have these problems
Good videos mate just got myself the 2017 m sport 1 series in white, been stealing a few of your ideas 😂
Good man ahahah! Glad you like the videos
why is your "check-engine" light on..... i have a bmw 1 series too (2016) and it also needs service this month and the light is on. Does this just means that the car needs a service soon because mine is driving very very normal with the light on! Anyway great video!!
My engine light isn’t on man!
@@BrettBarnesYT Ahh okay
What is vim number and where do you find it. Pretty cool all this. Why do they hide stuff man
A quick question if you do get the time to reply I’m looking at purchasing a bmw 1 series not the m sport but the same year I am needing to purchase a new car next month would you recommend buying a cheap car in the mean time so I have a bit more to save and let my insurance drop or should I spend abit more and get something that will hold most of its value and just lose a little please help me also love the vids been watching since the tech channel vids just found you again on my new TH-cam account keep it up
Hey man! I’d get something a bit more expensive and newer as you’ll spend less money on doing it up etc if anything goes wrong with it
Please get the M-Sport
Are all these features on the bmw 114i 2012 plate ?
Yeah most should be mate!
0:46 what a beautiful view. Girl go away, I mean the car!
Hey man, awesome vid, just curious is this a 118i?
Yeah man
Getting there bud
Does Coding your BMW void manufactures warranty?
No too sure! Mines out of warranty soon anyway
Haw to change the language??
What is the app’s name?
You should add a bmw logo light under the door it’s cheap and easy
Mines not got door lights man!
Did you activate any coding for the DAB + radio or was your car already born like this?
P.S.
I really appreciate your videos, keep it up! 🔝
Yeah already had it mate
What model is thix
BMW 118i M Sport
I wish we had the 2 door hatchback in the states
Never seen boot open with fob before
Custom
I have the app,didnt cost me a thing, I can lock/ unlock, turn AC on, schedule ventilation, flash lights, track car, send destinations from my phone , all for free
Whats the app
Connected Drive
WOW thxns very much!
Which ones didn’t you know mate?
@@BrettBarnesYT number 2 I think but I have BMW 1 series from 2006 118i and I know many hiddes features now.
Is that a 125i or 130i? 2016?
118i
First thing I coded out was the horn on lock with engine running. Totally irritating feature.
Pahah! I quite like it but I hardly ever do it anyway
How did you do this, mine never did it until bmw did a software update and its so frustrating
I’d be looking for Mia’s hidden features instead of your car’s ! Wow. 😂
Great vid. Thanks. You do know that it's actually illegal to leave your car running unattended?
Number 8 calls my gates lol
Ahahha nice man
'Hidden' features. Users manual 'Am I a joke to you?'
I knew pretty much all these... Because i own one since 2014
OROIT! MAKIN A VIDEO OF ME CARR... YA hahahahaa great video thanks man
Cars looking great Brett 😆
Cheers Lauren! Thanks for your continued support