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    BMW 120i Problems

    Are you having problems with your BMW 120i? Let our team of motoring experts keep you up to date with all of the latest BMW 120i issues & faults. We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the BMW 120i in one spot to help you decide if it's a smart buy.

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    Does the BMW 120i have a timing chain or timing belt?
    Answered by Iain Kelly · 2 November 2018

    The B4820 two-litre four-cylinder engine in BMW's current F20-generation 120i uses a timing chain.

    What is the top speed of a BMW 120i?
    Answered by Iain Kelly · 2 November 2018

    BMW has claimed the F20-series 120i hatch will top-out at 230km/h.

    Does the BMW 120i have good fuel consumption?
    Answered by Iain Kelly · 2 November 2018

    The current F20-series BMW 120i is rated on a combined cycle as using 5.9-litres of unleaded fuel per-100km. While it isn't as good as other small hatchbacks in the class it would still be considered good fuel consumption, especially given most large family cars would consume 10-12-litres per-100km.

    How fast can a BMW 120i go from 0-100?
    Answered by Iain Kelly · 2 November 2018

    BMW's 120i hatchback can reach 100km/h from a standstill in a handy 7.1 seconds.

    Does the BMW 120i have a timing chain or timing belt?
    Answered by Iain Kelly · 19 September 2018

    BMW's F20-series 120i runs a timing chain on the B48B20 two-litre four-cylinder engine.

    What is the top speed of a BMW 120i?
    Answered by Iain Kelly · 19 September 2018

    BMW claim a top speed of 230km/h for the F20-series 120i.

    How fast can a BMW 120i go from 0-100?
    Answered by Iain Kelly · 19 September 2018

     A 2018 BMW 120i Msport model can do 0-100km/h in 7.1 seconds.

    Does the BMW 120i have good fuel consumption?
    Answered by Iain Kelly · 19 September 2018

    The official fuel consumption figures for BMW's 120i on a combined cycle is 5.8L per-100km driven.

    I would certainly consider this good consumption as many large cars use nearly twice as much fuel per-100km.

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