Year one of the 1

onenutt · 01-22-2018, 01:06 PM

I have a 128i production date 2008-06-16 and it does not have the "Year one of the 1" on the start button bezel. Yet another 128i with a production date of 2008-02-06 has it. So looks like somewhere between February and June of 2008 BMW quite with the special bezel. Anybody have any other information?

vinylengraver · 01-22-2018, 01:16 PM

Look at the label under the hood - it will show the model year of your car. It is most likely a 2009...
My 2012 MY 135i was manufactured in May 2011.

onenutt · 01-22-2018, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by vinylengraver

Look at the label under the hood - it will show the model year of your car. It is most likely a 2009...
My 2012 MY 135i was manufactured in May 2011.

My label says 2008 MY

onenutt · 01-22-2018, 01:35 PM

I know there is a already a thread on this with conflicting information so I thought I would post up with my real life example and see if anybody else has come across the same thing.

NorthernDancer · 01-22-2018, 01:35 PM

I have a production date close to yours. I bet a PO took it and replaced with a plain one.

onenutt · 01-22-2018, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by NorthernDancer

I have a production date close to yours. I bet a PO took it and replaced with a plain one.

Kind of what I was thinking!

vinylengraver · 01-22-2018, 01:45 PM

I test drove a 2008 Sedona Red 128i 6MT at a local dealer last year and I distinctly remember it NOT having the "Year One of 1" bezel... I even asked the sales guy about it but was met with a blank stare, lol.
I am not sure what the exact production date was though...

onenutt · 01-22-2018, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by vinylengraver

I test drove a 2008 Sedona Red 128i 6MT at a local dealer last year and I distinctly remember it NOT having the "Year One of 1" bezel... I even asked the sales guy about it but was met with a blank stare, lol.
I am not sure what the exact production date was though...

I bought my 2008 Sedona Red 128i 6MT last year from BMW Langley. Same car?

Esteban · 01-22-2018, 02:26 PM

Yes, your car should have the "Year One Of The 1" bezel. I owned an '08 135i with the year one bezel.

Would be some coincidence if you guys were talking about the same car.

onenutt · 01-22-2018, 02:44 PM

Alright... now that I am convinced my car should have the bezel I have just ordered a new one. Problem solved!

p.s. I had to order the whole start/stop switch but at least I can get it. A few bucks cheaper used on eBay but I ordered new.

Esteban · 01-22-2018, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by onenutt

Alright... now that I am convinced my car should have the bezel I have just ordered a new one. Problem solved!

p.s. I had to order the whole start/stop switch but at least I can get it. A few bucks cheaper used on eBay but I ordered new.

Your car NEEDS that bezel! Adds at least 5 more hp. lol

vinylengraver · 01-22-2018, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by onenutt

I bought my 2008 Sedona Red 128i 6MT last year from BMW Langley. Same car?

One lady owner, around 89,000kms, M-sport trim, all service records?
I remember it being in a great shape save for a couple of nicks on the front bumper...
I think that is the one.
Glad you got it. It was priced well AND a 6MT!
At a time I was still trying to make up my mind if I want this or an 135i... ended up with the latter.

onenutt · 01-22-2018, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by vinylengraver

One lady owner, around 89,000kms, M-sport trim, all service records?
I remember it being in a great shape save for a couple of nicks on the front bumper...
I think that is the one.
Glad you got it. It was priced well AND a 6MT!
At a time I was still trying to make up my mind if I want this or an 135i... ended up with the latter.

Sounds like the same one! Yes front bumper is a bit rough from stone chips. Looks like she drove in back and forth to Kelowna which in the winter is really hard on a car. Sport Package with 6MT is hard to find!

1and1 · 01-23-2018, 07:35 AM

Huh...
Funny thing, I've got the opposite story. Mine is a model year '09, with all the second year goodies. But it's an early build date for the MY09, 9/2008, so it's still technically built in the first year, and came with a Y1OT1 bezel. I like to think it's the best of both...

ultimated · 01-23-2018, 07:52 AM

Mine too; built 12/2008, listed as MY2009, has year one bezel

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Originally Posted by 1and1

Huh...
Funny thing, I've got the opposite story. Mine is a model year '09, with all the second year goodies. But it's an early build date for the MY09, 9/2008, so it's still technically built in the first year, and came with a Y1OT1 bezel. I like to think it's the best of both...

desertman123 · 01-23-2018, 09:10 AM

So strange

Built July/14/2008, has the badge.

1and1 · 01-23-2018, 09:55 AM

Pretty much established that if the build date is not later than calendar year 2008 it gets the Y1ot1 bezel. Easy-peasy.

Often they got scratched or scuffed and were replaced, not always with the correct part. As we all know too well not everybody pays attention to such details, dealer techs included.

Esteban · 01-23-2018, 03:51 PM

Yeah, that year 1 bezel probably only matters to us 1ADDICTS. We know its secret powers.

chris_flies · 01-26-2018, 01:00 PM

This may be one of those classic parts in the future.

MY2009, built in Oct. 2008. Most common question about my interior is, "Why is one spelled as One and as 1 in the same sentence?"

EDIT: Someone could 3D-print off some custom 1Addicts bezels. Ooh...

1and1 · 01-26-2018, 01:14 PM

<<----- This guy being totally lazy!

Quote:

Originally Posted by onenutt

Alright... now that I am convinced my car should have the bezel I have just ordered a new one. Problem solved!

p.s. I had to order the whole start/stop switch but at least I can get it. A few bucks cheaper used on eBay but I ordered new.

Just out of curiosity... Would you share the part number and cost for that new 1 of the 1 bezel?

onenutt · 01-29-2018, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 1and1

<<----- This guy being totally lazy!

Just out of curiosity... Would you share the part number and cost for that new 1 of the 1 bezel?

As mentioned above it is not just the bezel but rather the whole start/stop switch.
Part number is available from RealOem 61319187015.

Cost from ECS is $81.70

onenutt · 01-31-2018, 01:53 PM

Just to complete the post I am showing the finished product.

First picture shows the incorrect power sucking switch next to the beautiful correct one. The second picture shows it installed in my car.

I have no idea why my 2008 did not have the correct bezel but this travesty has been corrected!

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onenutt Private 24 Rep 86 Posts Drives: 2008 128i Sedona Red 6MT Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Vancouver BC iTrader: (0)	Year one of the 1 I have a 128i production date 2008-06-16 and it does not have the "Year one of the 1" on the start button bezel. Yet another 128i with a production date of 2008-02-06 has it. So looks like somewhere between February and June of 2008 BMW quite with the special bezel. Anybody have any other information?
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vinylengraver First Lieutenant 379 Rep 317 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW 135i Join Date: May 2017 Location: Langley, BC iTrader: (0)	Look at the label under the hood - it will show the model year of your car. It is most likely a 2009... My 2012 MY 135i was manufactured in May 2011.
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onenutt Private 24 Rep 86 Posts Drives: 2008 128i Sedona Red 6MT Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Vancouver BC iTrader: (0)	I know there is a already a thread on this with conflicting information so I thought I would post up with my real life example and see if anybody else has come across the same thing.
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NorthernDancer Colonel 848 Rep 2,276 Posts Drives: 08 Sedona 128 & 06 330xiT 6MT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ottawa On Canada iTrader: (3)	I have a production date close to yours. I bet a PO took it and replaced with a plain one.
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vinylengraver First Lieutenant 379 Rep 317 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW 135i Join Date: May 2017 Location: Langley, BC iTrader: (0)	I test drove a 2008 Sedona Red 128i 6MT at a local dealer last year and I distinctly remember it NOT having the "Year One of 1" bezel... I even asked the sales guy about it but was met with a blank stare, lol. I am not sure what the exact production date was though...
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Esteban Major General 43583 Rep 7,224 Posts Drives: a slow car fast Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Yes, your car should have the "Year One Of The 1" bezel. I owned an '08 135i with the year one bezel. Would be some coincidence if you guys were talking about the same car. __________________
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onenutt Private 24 Rep 86 Posts Drives: 2008 128i Sedona Red 6MT Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Vancouver BC iTrader: (0)	Problem Solved Alright... now that I am convinced my car should have the bezel I have just ordered a new one. Problem solved! p.s. I had to order the whole start/stop switch but at least I can get it. A few bucks cheaper used on eBay but I ordered new.
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1and1 Loves me some MHD! 1858 Rep 1,719 Posts Drives: faster than he should... Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Tally, FL iTrader: (2) Garage List '09 135i [10.00]	Huh... Funny thing, I've got the opposite story. Mine is a model year '09, with all the second year goodies. But it's an early build date for the MY09, 9/2008, so it's still technically built in the first year, and came with a Y1OT1 bezel. I like to think it's the best of both... __________________ 1and1 135i - E82.N54 2009 BSM - MHD / xHP / DCI, PR CP & 7.5" Race IC / N55 mid & Borla . . WL RSFI, Koni, Eibach & Dinan CP's, M3 CA's / EBC Red's & Firehawk 500's X1 - E84.N20 2013 MGM - JB4 - The Wife's, now with new turbo & ewg
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1and1 Loves me some MHD! 1858 Rep 1,719 Posts Drives: faster than he should... Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Tally, FL iTrader: (2) Garage List '09 135i [10.00]	Pretty much established that if the build date is not later than calendar year 2008 it gets the Y1ot1 bezel. Easy-peasy. Often they got scratched or scuffed and were replaced, not always with the correct part. As we all know too well not everybody pays attention to such details, dealer techs included. __________________ 1and1 135i - E82.N54 2009 BSM - MHD / xHP / DCI, PR CP & 7.5" Race IC / N55 mid & Borla . . WL RSFI, Koni, Eibach & Dinan CP's, M3 CA's / EBC Red's & Firehawk 500's X1 - E84.N20 2013 MGM - JB4 - The Wife's, now with new turbo & ewg
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Esteban Major General 43583 Rep 7,224 Posts Drives: a slow car fast Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Yeah, that year 1 bezel probably only matters to us 1ADDICTS. We know its secret powers. __________________
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onenutt Private 24 Rep 86 Posts Drives: 2008 128i Sedona Red 6MT Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Vancouver BC iTrader: (0)	Travesty corrected! Just to complete the post I am showing the finished product. First picture shows the incorrect power sucking switch next to the beautiful correct one. The second picture shows it installed in my car. I have no idea why my 2008 did not have the correct bezel but this travesty has been corrected! Attached Images
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