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BMW 1 SERIES Used Car Review

Pros

Cons

  • Driver-pleasing rear-wheel-drive dynamics
  • Good (turbo) engines from base model upwards
  • Styling and value have both improved with updates
  • M135i/M140i models are modern performance bargains
  • Interior design could be more inspired
  • Exterior design still rather frumpy
  • Rear-seat space compromised by rear-drive set-up
  • Faster hatches available for less money in the case of many variants
This is general information and should not be relied on as purchasing advice.
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2012 BMW 125i F20 Black 6 Speed Manual Hatchback

  • 112787 km
  • Hatchback
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

2012 BMW 125i 2.0L Rare 6 Speed Manual * Low kilometres * Service history * Rare 6 Speed manual * Keyless entry * Bluetooth * Cruise control * Front and rear sensors * Factory M-Sport * Push button start * USB audio input Brighton Prestige - Shop with confidence - Family owned for 30 years - We deliver Australia wide - Finance options available - Warranty available www.brightonprestige.com.au

$22,490 Excl. Gov. Charges
Bentleigh, VIC

Dealer used
19 hours ago

2011 BMW 1 20i

  • 97106 km
  • Coupe (2 door)
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

LH Side Impact damage Repairable Write-Off Runs and drives. Call Motown Auto Wholesale

$9,800 Excl. Gov. Charges
East Victoria Park, WA

Dealer used
04/05/2024

2012 BMW 118i F20 Sport Line Black 8 Speed Automatic Hatchback

  • 194832 km
  • Hatchback
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 1.6L

2012 BMW 118i SPORT LINE TURBO F20 TURBO AUTOMATIC PETROL LEATHER INTERIOR WITH RED STICHING ELECTRIC SUNROOF REVERSE CAMERA NAVIGATION BLUETOOTH FRONT REAR PARKING SENSORS KEYLESS ENTRY AND START ENGINE START BUTTON AUTOMATIC STOP START SYSTEM AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS Dual Front Airbags Package Anti-lock Braking Auto Climate Control with Dual Temp Zones Adjustable Steering Wheel - Tilt & Telescopic 17 Inch Alloy Wheels Brake Assist Cruise Control Central Locking Remote Control Cloth Trim Dynami

$10,995 Excl. Gov. Charges
Granville, NSW

Dealer used
04/05/2024

2012 BMW 116i F20 116i Black 8 Speed Sports Automatic Hatchback

  • 44998 km
  • Hatchback
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 1.6L

Buy Today - Pickup Tomorrow from Australia's #1 Car Marketplace. * Over 800 vehicles in stock. * 6 months of Free Roadside Assistance. * Trade-ins welcomed. * Queensland's Largest Fixed Price Dealership. * 5-year warranties available with all vehicles. * After-hours appointments available on request. * 140-point safety checks on all vehicles. * Tailored finance packages. * Delivery Australia-Wide. Visit our showroom, conveniently located off the Bridge, 10 mins from the CBD and 5 mins from Br

$19,880 Excl. Gov. Charges
Pinkenba, QLD

Dealer used
04/05/2024

Overview of the Bmw 1

Overview of the Bmw 1

BMW 1 SERIES GENERATIONS

2004-2011

2011 onwards

RUNNING COSTS

Fuel Consumption

2.0L 4-cylinder turbo diesel: 4.2 to 4.3 litres per 100km

1.5L 3-cylinder turbo: 5.2 to 5.4 litres per 100km

2.0L 4-cylinder turbo: 5.9 to 6.6 litres per 100km

3.0L 6-cylinder turbo: 7.1 to 7.8 litres per 100km

= Highly economical.

= Good economy.

= Average fuel use.

= Heavy consumption.

Servicing

SIMILAR MODELS TO BMW 1 SERIES

WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR: BMW 1 SERIES (2011 ON)

This version of the 1 Series came along just after BMW's problems with timing-chain stretch on its 1.6-litre engine. So, these cars shouldn't exhibit this trait.

That said, BMW messed around with anything up to four different camchain-tensioner designs to solve the problem, so we'd still be having a close listen for a rattling noise on start-up.

Check the vacuum pump has been sufficiently lubricated, which supplies the assistance to the car's braking. If not, the pump could fail, leaving the car with no brake-booster. The brakes would still work, but the pedal would need an awfully big push from the driver to pull things up quickly in an emergency.

The other thing to check with the little BMW is that all the electrical accessories and do-dads work properly. That includes the sunroof and the cruise control. And make sure the air-conditioner blows icy cold.