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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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TopBMW 135i 3l twin turbo

$20,000Negotiable
Caboolture, QLD

29/04/2024

Top2017 BMW 1 M140i 8 SP AUTOMATIC 5D HATCHBACK

$32,000Negotiable
North Wollongong, NSW

30/04/2024

Top2016 BMW 1 25i SPORT LINE 8 SP AUTOMATIC 5D HATCHBACK

  • 70150 km
  • Hatchback
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

***I will only consider offers after a personal inspection*** truly superb car that really stands out in a crowd. Protect you and your family with these features: This BMW 1 Series 2016 has forward collision alert/warning. Park assist. 6 airbags. This car has brake assist, lane departure warning, driver airbag, driver attention detection, ABS brakes and front parking sensors. Finally this car has passenger airbag, rear view camera and side airbags. EXCITING FEATURES - Remote central locking -

$25,700
Oyster Bay, NSW

Yesterday

2016 BMW 1 25i SPORT LINE 8 SP AUTOMATIC 5D HATCHBACK

  • 70150 km
  • Hatchback
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

***I will only consider offers after a personal inspection*** truly superb car that really stands out in a crowd. Protect you and your family with these features: This BMW 1 Series 2016 has forward collision alert/warning. Park assist. 6 airbags. This car has brake assist, lane departure warning, driver airbag, driver attention detection, ABS brakes and front parking sensors. Finally this car has passenger airbag, rear view camera and side airbags. EXCITING FEATURES - Remote central locking -

$25,700
Oyster Bay, NSW

Yesterday

2017 BMW 1 M140i 8 SP AUTOMATIC 5D HATCHBACK

$32,000Negotiable
North Wollongong, NSW

30/04/2024

BMW 135i 3l twin turbo

$20,000Negotiable
Caboolture, QLD

29/04/2024

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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.