BMW 120d 163
Engine Tuning Chester
BMW 120d 163 in Chester. Standard and remapped figures for this exact engine.

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Remap stats
BMW 120d 163: standard vs remapped
Diesel engine. Indicative stage 1 figures, fully dyno tested.
Power
+35 bhp · +21%- Standard163 bhp
- Remapped198 bhp
Torque
+75 Nm · +22%- Standard340 Nm
- Remapped415 Nm
Tuning figures are indicative estimates, not guaranteed results. Actual results depend on the condition of the vehicle.
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Fully dyno tested | 30 day money back guarantee | Lifetime software warranty
Looking for engine tuning for your BMW 120d 163 in Chester? Standard it makes 163 bhp and 340 Nm. With a stage 1 remap our figures show 198 bhp and 415 Nm, an extra 35 bhp (21%) and 75 Nm (22%).
Figures are indicative stage 1 estimates for a healthy diesel BMW 1 Series; results vary with the condition of the vehicle.
BMW 120d 163 remap figures
- Fuel: Diesel
- Standard power: 163 bhp, remapped: 198 bhp (+35 bhp, +21%)
- Standard torque: 340 Nm, remapped: 415 Nm (+75 Nm, +22%)
- Service: stage 1 ECU remap, fully dyno tested
Diesel BMW 1 Series: what changes with a remap
The gains from remapping a diesel come from the engine management software rather than new parts: injection, boost and torque limits are re-mapped, which is why torque improves most and why the car often feels easier to drive at lower revs.
BMW 120d 163 against other 1 Series engines
Of the 5 diesel 1 Series engines in our data, this one comes 5th for power gain, which is 2 bhp below the 1 Series diesel average of 37 bhp.
Across our whole catalogue the average diesel remap adds 34 bhp and 73 Nm, so this engine's 35 bhp and 75 Nm sits at or above that benchmark.
BMW 1 Series ECU remapping in Chester
Drivers in Chester book through the Chester Remap Experts site, one of our local sites across the UK. We regularly work with drivers in Nantwich, Sandbach, Runcorn, Northwich and Knutsford and nearby areas of the North West.
You get a fully dyno tested remap, a 30 day money back guarantee and a lifetime software warranty with every job. Get your quote today on 0800 779 7864.
If you are closer to Cheshire, Merseyside and Liverpool, those neighbouring Remap Experts sites can help too.

Get a quote for your BMW 120d 163
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What we can do for your BMW 1 Series
Stage 1 ECU remap
Add power and torque and improve driveability. Software only, tailored to your engine.
ECU repair and testing
Is your engine control unit playing up? We can arrange testing and repair, and source replacement ECUs.
DPF and EGR fault repair
Persistent DPF or EGR errors diagnosed and resolved in accordance with all current road-legal standards.
Engine carbon cleaning
Fault finding and carbon cleaning for the inside of your engine, typically completed in a couple of hours.
From quote to remapped in four steps
No jargon and no pressure. Here is exactly what happens.
- 01
Find your vehicle
Choose your make, model and engine to see the standard and remapped power and torque for your car.
- 02
Request a quote
Send your details and we contact you by SMS or call back with a quote. No obligation.
- 03
Book with your local site
Your local Remap Experts site arranges the remap and answers any questions about your car.
- 04
Remapped and dyno tested
Your remap is fully dyno tested, with a 30 day money back guarantee and a lifetime software warranty.
Everything you need to know
Plain-English guides to how remapping works, what it does and what to check first.
- 6 min read
What is ECU remapping?
The engine control unit, what a remap changes, and who it suits.
Read guide - 5 min read
The benefits of ECU remapping
More torque, better driveability and the potential for better economy.
Read guide - 6 min read
How ECU remapping works, step by step
From reading the original software to the dyno test.
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