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Latest reviews

We have 3 reviews of recent BMW 1-Series models:

  • Posh hatchback is good to drive but has minimal interior space

    Parkers rating: 4 out of 5 4.0
    New price: £36,125 - £40,950

    PROS

    • More enjoyable than rivals
    • Superb interior quality
    • Impressive technology

    CONS

    • Small boot
    • Suspension is too firm
    • Limited engine choice
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  • Blisteringly fast, yet disappointingly sterile.

    Parkers rating: 3.8 out of 5 3.8
    New price: £43,000 - £47,825

    PROS

    • Good grief, it’s quick
    • Unshakable handling
    • Great build quality

    CONS

    • Dreary engine note
    • Uninspiring to drive
    • Limited rear space
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  • Supremely competent, fast and great to own

    Parkers rating: 3.6 out of 5 3.6
    Used price: £17,990 - £34,320

    PROS

    • Usable daily performance
    • Unshakable handling
    • Class-leading interior

    CONS

    • Lacks entertainment
    • Uninspiring engine
    • Rear passenger space
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Older reviews

Hatchback (3 reviews)

2019 - 2024

  • BMW's smallest model is a brilliant all-rounder

    Parkers rating: 4.3 out of 5 4.3
    Used price: £11,165 - £32,340
    PROS
    • Superb refinement 
    • Loads of gadgets 
    • Strong performance
    CONS
    • Rear-seat headroom could still be better 
    • Disappointing digital dashboard 
    • M135i xDrive should be more exciting
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2011 - 2019

  • A great all-rounder if you don't need masses of space

    Parkers rating: 4.5 out of 5 4.5
    Used price: £1,235 - £25,272
    PROS
    • Some versions engaging to drive
    • Superb diesel economy
    • M140i is great fun
    • Impressive material quality
    CONS
    • Cramped, especially in the rear
    • Styling can be divisive
    • Luggage capacity not the greatest
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2004 - 2013

  • BMW's first 1 Series can make a cracking used buy - but choose carefully

    Parkers rating:not rated yet
    Used price: £634 - £5,267
    PROS
    • Great to drive
    • Excellent diesels
    • Later cars come with EfficientDynamics
    CONS
    • Space in the rear is tight
    • Styling not to everyones taste
    • Plenty of poor examples around
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Coupe (2 reviews)

2004 - 2013

Convertible (1 review)

2004 - 2013

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