| Model | Generation | Body style | Boot behind rear seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 1 Series | Fourth generation (F70, 2024-present) | Premium family hatchback | 380 L |
| BMW 3 Series | Seventh generation (G20/G21, 2019-present) | Executive saloon | 480 L |
The UK does not require an emergency kit in a private BMW 1 Series, which is why so many drivers do not carry one. Then the M6 shuts, the wind picks up and the temperature drops.
Read the full BMW 1 Series emergency car tool kits guide →The BMW 3 Series gives an emergency kit 480 L of boot on the Saloon, but the 330e plug-in hybrid gives up about 105 L to its battery pack on the Saloon and 125 L on the Touring. If yours is a 330e, pick a slim kit and keep the jump pack and warning triangle within reach rather than buried under luggage.
Read the full BMW 3 Series emergency car tool kits guide →Three products we would look at first in this category. Fit for your BMW still comes first: check the compatibility list on the listing against your exact model and year, and read the model guide above.
1000A lithium jump starter for petrol engines up to 6.0 L.
NOCO Boost Plus GB40 Jump Starter: see the price on Amazon →Warning triangle, hi-vis vest, tow rope, booster cables and a mini inflator.
AA Breakdown & Safety Kit Plus with Tyre Inflator: see the price on Amazon →4000A peak, also covers large diesel engines.
GOOLOO GP4000 Jump Starter: see the price on Amazon →Affiliate links: as an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Prices are set by Amazon.
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The generation, body style and boot figures above draw from these public references. See how we write these guides for the wider methodology.