Bilstein B6 Sport Front Left Shock Absorber Damper Strut for BMW 1 Series M Coupe E82 2011-2012 (1M) Non-EDC Non-Adaptive Nearside NSF LH Passenger Side UK OE Replacement Uprated Performance Monotube Gas Pressure Fast Road

Bilstein B6 Sport Uprated Front Nearside Strut for BMW 1 Series M Coupe E82 2011 to 2012

Give your 1 Series M the front-end control it deserves with this Bilstein B6 Sport front nearside strut. It is a premium, bolt-on upgrade that keeps factory ride height while delivering tighter body control, crisper steering response and reassuring stability on fast road drives. Designed to work perfectly with original springs, this OE-spec replacement offers serious performance without compromising everyday comfort.

Compatibility note: fits E82 1 Series M Coupe built 2011 to 2012. For cars without adaptive damping only. Not suitable for vehicles with Electronic Damper Control or any electronic suspension system.

Why this B6 Sport front left unit is a standout choice

• Monotube gas pressure design for consistent damping and confidence under hard use
• Vehicle-specific valving tailored to the 1 Series M for precise control and feedback
• Direct-fit OE-spec strut that retains standard ride height and comfort
• Works with stock or OE-equivalent coil springs for a true plug-and-play install
• Sharper turn in, reduced roll and less dive under braking for a more composed drive

Key details

• Position: front left, also known as nearside front or NSF in the UK
• Sold individually
• Non-EDC only. Excludes cars with electronic damping control
• Ideal fast-road upgrade for 1 Series M owners seeking OE reliability with extra control

What you will feel

• More immediate steering response and better front-end bite
• Flatter cornering with reduced body movement
• Improved high-speed stability and confidence on B-roads and motorway

Installation and pairing

This unit replaces the original front left strut on non-adaptive suspension cars. For balanced handling, pair it with the matching offside front B6 Sport unit.

Professional fitting available at MJ Modifications in Warwickshire. Request a quote: info@mjmodifications.co.uk.

Proven on our builds

We run B6 Sport on our own road cars and customer projects. Feedback is consistently positive, praising the transformation in control and stability while keeping the day-to-day ride civilised. It is a trusted, go-to upgrade for the 1 Series M.

Search-friendly terms customers use

BMW 1 Series M E82 front nearside strut, 1M front left shock, BMW 1M NSF shock absorber, Bilstein B6 sport strut E82 1M, front passenger side damper UK, non adaptive suspension shock BMW 1M, E82 1M front strut replacement, uprated front shock 1 Series M, gas pressure monotube strut BMW 1M, OE spec performance strut 1M, front LH damper 1 Series M, without EDC shock BMW 1M.