Used BMW 1-Series Hatchback (2011 - 2019) Review Review by Simon McBride on 03 Aug 2011 Last Updated: 08 Feb 2016 4.5 Beauty may be in the eye of the beholder but you would have to be a bit of BMW fan to believe the original 1 Series was a good looking hatchback. In fact its long bonnet and rounded rear-end made it look as though it had been prodded a little with the ugly stick. Latest BMW 1-Series Hatchback review Summary Driving & Performance Equipment Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Owners' Reviews Also Consider Facts & Figures Road Tests (8) Gallery Better looking than the previous modelFun to driveSuperb fuel economy with diesel engines Cramped in the rearDeals will be few and far between New price range: £17,775 - £40,230 Used price range: £2,413 - £27,113 View all used prices Summary Parkers Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Test drive with BMW or request a brochure Beauty may be in the eye of the beholder but you would have to be a bit of BMW fan to believe the original 1 Series was a good looking hatchback. In fact its long bonnet and rounded rear-end made it look as though it had been prodded a little with the ugly stick. The second generation, however, looks much better. The longer and wider profile gives the car a more pleasing figure. The rear of the car looks less squashed and the rear window has been deepened to give the driver more than a letter-box aperture to see through when reversing. Much has changed inside, too. A redesigned dashboard, upgraded trim and a host of new design details make the interior feel a lot more upmarket and premium-feeling than the previous generation. Large engine rangeThere's the ever-impressive line of efficient and clean BMW diesel engines, while new petrol options offer extra pace for enthusiastic buyers. The most impressive engine in the range is the 2.0-litre diesel found in the 120d. With 184bhp it can accelerate the 1 Series from 0-62mph in 7.2 seconds, yet it’s still capable of returning a claimed average of 62.8mpg. Don’t discount the petrol engines though, as the twin-turbo petrol engines are capable of averaging 49mpg and are quick and refined. There's also been a bit of an improvement on the practicality front, something the awkward-shaped first version struggled with, and equipment levels have been improved. Plenty of kit as standard Despite being an entry level model the 1 Series comes well specified with plenty of kit, including air-con and stop/start. As you’d expect the car is available with an extensive variety of options, allowing customers to personalise and specify their car to meet their requirements. On offer are extras including upgraded stereo systems, auto-dimming mirrors, a sunroof and electric front seats. 2015 updatesThe BMW 1 Series received a mild mid-life facelift in 2015 which saw engine efficiency improved, updated styling inside and out and more equipment available as standard. The new engine range brings a reduction in fuel consumption of up to 12 per cent and meets Euro 6 emissions standard, from the ultra-efficient 116d EfficientDynamics Plus to the lively 326hp M135i, BMW is confident customers will find a model to suit.Design changes have been subtle with the latest car sporting new LED headlights, a revised grille and new tail lamps. Inside there’s new cloth fabric for the seats plus the dials, air vents and buttons in the cockpit have also been refined. New standard kit includes a SIM card embedded in the car which enables a variety of online services to be used on the move, an updated parking assist system and an expanded range of BMW EfficientDynamics features to help maximise on fuel economy. The 1 Series is still one of the most engaging cars in its class to drive, and competes strongly against rivals like the Volkswagen Golf, Ford Focus and Audi A3. So has the second iteration of the 1 Series come of age? Read the Parkers BMW 1 Series review to find out. Parkers Ratings Overall 4.5 out of 5 Performance 4.5 out of 5 Handling 4.5 out of 5 Comfort 4 out of 5 Practicality 3.5 out of 5 Behind the wheel 3.5 out of 5 Safety 4.5 out of 5 Reliability 5 out of 5 Running costs 4 out of 5 Green credentials 4 out of 5 Buying used 3.5 out of 5 Selling 4 out of 5 Equipment 4 out of 5 Parkers Recommends... Value: 116i Sport 5d What owners say... “ The boot space is helpful for shopping and golf clubs. ” 5 out of 5 Haz Altaf , 25 Jan 2016 ... read more “ I love the dipping near side mirror when selecting reverse gear (selectable) in order to help you see the distance to the kerb. Decent boot space. Best of all though has to be the economy - it never... ” 5 out of 5 Phil Drummond , 12 Nov 2015 ... read more “ Plenty of storage plus 5 doors and folding seats make it very easy to live with. ” 5 out of 5 Peter Flowers , 29 Sep 2015 ... read more See all Owners' Reviews Read the full facts and figures about this car Compare this car to other cars Next steps Test drive with BMW or request a brochure View 3,118 used BMW 1-Series Hatchbacks for sale Get an Insurance QuoteRead 33 owners' reviews Tweet Other BMW reviews Continue to: Driving & Performance Best deals on BMW 1-Series Hatchbacks Used BMW 1-Series M135i M Performance 5d Step Auto (2014/14) Price £10,990 Save £4,065 Pellon Motor Group Used BMW 1-Series M140i Shadow Edition Sport Automatic 5d (2019/19) Price £19,000 Save £5,785 Bissell Street Motors LTD Used BMW 1-Series 116d SE Business 5d (2017/67) Price £8,750 Save £2,650 Meadway Autoland Used BMW 1-Series 118i (1.5) Sport (Nav) 5d (2018/18) Price £9,995 Save £3,010 Bull Cars
“ The boot space is helpful for shopping and golf clubs. ” 5 out of 5 Haz Altaf , 25 Jan 2016 ... read more
“ I love the dipping near side mirror when selecting reverse gear (selectable) in order to help you see the distance to the kerb. Decent boot space. Best of all though has to be the economy - it never... ” 5 out of 5 Phil Drummond , 12 Nov 2015 ... read more
“ Plenty of storage plus 5 doors and folding seats make it very easy to live with. ” 5 out of 5 Peter Flowers , 29 Sep 2015 ... read more
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