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BMW 1 Series · Parking sensors
BMW 1 Series parking sensors installation, generation by generation.
Radio King does parking sensor installation on every BMW 1 Series generation we see: E81 / E87 (2004–2013): Front or rear sensors colour-matched to the bumper with a factory-style tone; distance display on the Android screen where fitted; F20 / F21 (2011–2019): Rear PDC added to cars that came without it, coded into iDrive with the factory display; front sensors where the bumper allows; F40 (2019–2024): Front PDC added to cars with rear sensors only, coded into ID7. From €199. Send your reg and we confirm the route and the price the same day.
- Reversing camera
- CarPlay
- Car radio
- Ambient lighting
- Speakers
- Parking sensors
- Dash cam
- Subwoofer
- Soundproofing
By generation
Parking sensors on each 1 Series: how we do it.
Find your years in the first two columns. The factory system decides the route, and the route decides the price — send the reg if you are not sure which one you have.
| Generation | Years | Factory system | How we do it | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E81 / E87 | 2004–2013 | Business CD radio without a screen, or Professional navigation with CCC iDrive to 2008 and CIC iDrive from 2009 | Front or rear sensors colour-matched to the bumper with a factory-style tone; distance display on the Android screen where fitted | from €199 |
| F20 / F21 | 2011–2019 | Business radio with a 6.5-inch screen, CIC iDrive on early cars, NBT from 2013 and NBT Evo (ID5/ID6) from 2017 | Rear PDC added to cars that came without it, coded into iDrive with the factory display; front sensors where the bumper allows | from €199 |
| F40 | 2019–2024 | iDrive 7 (ID7) with an 8.8 or 10.25-inch touchscreen; CarPlay and Android Auto from the factory | Front PDC added to cars with rear sensors only, coded into ID7 | from €199 |
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Book the parking sensors install, let us photograph the finished car for a case study, and you get a discount on the fitting. Every 1 Series owner after you gets a real example to look at.
BMW case studies
Recent BMW installs.
1 Series parking sensors first, then other BMW work from the Dublin 11 workshop: what was fitted and what changed on the dash.
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BMW units in the shop
Supply-only with delivery across Ireland, or fitted at our Dublin 11 workshop with the fitting booked at checkout.
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CarPlay Activation
BMW ID6 Apple CarPlay Activation
€250
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CarPlay Activation
BMW ID7 CarPlay, Region Change & Maps Conversion
€450
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JDM Conversions
BMW 2014–2024 EU FM Radio Coding
€80
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Car Radios
BMW 5 Series (F10) Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Radio
€700
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CarPlay Boxes
BMW i3 Wireless Apple CarPlay Box (2014–2017)
€350
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CarPlay Activation
BMW ID4 to ID6 Upgrade with Apple CarPlay
€450
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CarPlay Activation
BMW ID5 Apple CarPlay Activation
€250
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CarPlay Activation
BMW ID8 CarPlay, Region Change & Maps Conversion
€500
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CarPlay Boxes
BMW X5 (E53 / E70) Wireless Apple CarPlay Box (2005–2008)
€350
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Car Radios
BMW X5 Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Radio
€700
More for your 1 Series
Other 1 Series services.
Generation-by-generation guides first, then everything else the workshop does on a BMW.
FAQ
BMW 1 Series parking sensors: questions people ask.
Answers for 1 Series owners. Something else? Message us on WhatsApp — we usually reply in under 5 minutes.
Ask on WhatsAppHow much does parking sensors cost on a BMW 1 Series?
It depends on the generation. E81 / E87 (2004–2013): from €199; F20 / F21 (2011–2019): from €199; F40 (2019–2024): from €199. Fitting is done at our Dublin 11 workshop — send the reg and we confirm the exact price before you book.
Which BMW 1 Series years can have parking sensors?
E81 / E87, built 2004–2013 (Business CD radio without a screen, or Professional navigation with CCC iDrive to 2008 and CIC iDrive from 2009): Front or rear sensors colour-matched to the bumper with a factory-style tone; distance display on the Android screen where fitted. F20 / F21, built 2011–2019 (Business radio with a 6.5-inch screen, CIC iDrive on early cars, NBT from 2013 and NBT Evo (ID5/ID6) from 2017): Rear PDC added to cars that came without it, coded into iDrive with the factory display; front sensors where the bumper allows. F40, built 2019–2024 (iDrive 7 (ID7) with an 8.8 or 10.25-inch touchscreen; CarPlay and Android Auto from the factory): Front PDC added to cars with rear sensors only, coded into ID7.
How long does parking sensors take on a BMW 1 Series?
Two to three hours for one end, about half a day for front and rear on the BMW 1 Series E81, F20 and F40. You can wait at the workshop or drop the car in the morning and collect it the same day.
What stays factory when you fit parking sensors on a BMW 1 Series?
On every 1 Series we work on — E81, F20 and F40 — sensors are colour-matched to the bumper and use a factory-style tone; where the car supports it they are coded into the display.
Do I need to book parking sensors for my BMW 1 Series, and is there a warranty?
Yes — send the reg or the year and generation (E81, F20 and F40) on WhatsApp or the form below, and we confirm the route, the price and the next free slot. The work carries a one-year warranty, and the workshop is in Rosemount Business Park, Dublin 11, Monday to Saturday.
Related pages
Parking sensors around the 1 Series.
The same job on other BMW series, the make hub and the guides that go with this page.
- Service Parking sensors
- This car Everything we fit on a BMW 1 Series
- Also on this car BMW 1 Series reversing camera
- Same service Parking sensors on the BMW 3 Series
- Same service Parking sensors on the BMW X1
- Same service Parking sensors on the BMW X5
- Same service Parking sensors on the BMW i3
- Guide Choosing the Perfect Reversing Camera for Your Vehicle
- Quote Get a quote for your BMW 1 Series
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Tell us the year — we'll confirm the generation, the route, the price and the next free slot.