Stage 1
BMW E81-E87 120D Stage 1 file Bosch · SW 396562
BMW E81-E87 120D Turbo Diesel 125 kW (170 HP) Stage 12007, Turbo diesel, 125 kW (170 hp)
Calibrated ECU file for (SW 396562). Checksum-corrected, ready to flash. Delivered instantly via secure download after payment.
How it works
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Read your ECU
With KESS, KTAG, AutoTuner or Flex. Keep the read: it is your way back.
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Match the numbers
Your read must show hardware 396562 and software 396562.
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Pay and download
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Write it and drive
Write it back the way you read it. Not right for your car? We correct it free.
What the car needs
Required modifications: Stage 1.
Hardware
- No hardware changes required: runs on completely stock hardware
Software / calibration
- Boost pressure optimised within factory turbo limits
- Injection timing & quantity remapped
- Smoke / EGT limiters refined
- DTCs left intact, factory safeties preserved
Stage 1 is a software-only calibration. Compatible with stock turbo, injectors, intercooler, exhaust and clutch.
Vehicle & ECU specifications
Exact vehicle, engine and ECU identifiers this calibration file is written for. Cross-check against your ECU before flashing.
| Vehicle make | BMW |
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| Vehicle model | E81 E87 120d |
| Model year | 2007 |
| Fuel / Induction | Turbo Diesel |
| Factory power | 125 kW (170 HP) |
| ECU manufacturer | Bosch |
| ECU software | 396562 |
| Calibration stage | Stage 1 |
| File format | BIN / ORI |
| Checksum | Pre-corrected (ready to flash) |
| Delivery | Instant download after payment |
About this calibration file
The Stage 1 calibration for the 2007 BMW E81 E87 120d Turbo Diesel is a drop-in remap that works on completely stock hardware — no turbo, injector, intercooler or fuel-system upgrades required. Injection timing, boost targets, rail-pressure limits and torque maps are rebalanced to extract the safe headroom the OEM leaves untouched for fleet-fuel tolerance, altitude margin and warranty buffer.
This file matches a Bosch ECU and software version 396562. Verify both identifiers in your flashing tool before writing — an ID mismatch is the most common cause of a bricked ECU. If you are unsure, upload a read of your original file via the file-request wizard and our engineers will confirm compatibility before you flash.
The file is delivered as a ready-to-flash BIN (and ORI backup where applicable) compatible with all major tools — KESS V2/V3, KTAG, AutoTuner, CMDFlash, Dimsport New Genius, MPPS, Flex, BFlash, PCMFlash, MMFlash — via OBD, bench or boot-mode as supported by your ECU family. Checksums are pre-computed and verified; no additional checksum tool is required. All files include a free revision if post-flash logs reveal a fuelling, boost or EGT issue.
Frequently asked questions
Product details
This product contains a calibrated Stage1 tuning file for BMW E81-E87 120D 2007 Turbo-Diesel 125KW with Bosch 396562. The base stock vehicle for this calibration has a factory output of around 125 kW (~170 HP). This Stage 1 calibration is designed for stock hardware, offering a safe and reliable increase in power and torque for daily use.
All ECU tuning files from TUNING-DATABASE are prepared for professional use. They are useful whenever you search by ECU ID, hardware or software number such as 396562. Use this file for diagnostics, cloning, recovery or as a base for custom remapping.
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