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BMW1 Series (2019-)

Available new
Medium
Petrol/Diesel/Mild hybrid

£30,306Typical price

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First introduced in 2004, the 1 Series is BMW’s answer to premium hatchback rivals from Audi and Mercedes. Traditionally it upheld BMW’s driver-focused ethos, with rear-wheel drive and a sporty driving experience. Now in its third generation, this all-new model radically changes the 1 Series recipe in the quest for greater practicality and everyday usability. Has it succeeded? Find out in our full BMW 1 Series review.

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KEY TEST RESULTS
Comfort and practicality
Model reliability 0-4 years
Brand reliability 0-4 years

Nov 2023Last checked by Which?
Oct 2020First reviewed by Which?
Sept 2019Released

The overall Which? test score is made up of the following star ratings, all determined by our rigorous lab tests.

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Ease of driving

Overall
Visibility
Smoothness of power delivery
Driving stability
Cabin layout

How we test ease of driving

To find out how easy a car is to drive, we assess cars across a number of areas from visibility and handling to the layout of the cabin and how smoothly the engine delivers its power.

Performance

Overall
In-gear acceleration
Brakes

How we test performance

We test braking distances and whether the effectivess of the brakes fade with repeat use. Performanc is based on in-gear acceleration.

Comfort and practicality

Overall
Entry and exit
Seat comfort
Ride quality
Quietness
Seat space
Boot space (small SUVs and medium cars)

How we test comfort and practicality

Comfort and practicality includes how easy it is, or not, to get in and out of the car and the maximum height of occupants. We also measure road, wind and engine noise and assess how well the car deals with bumps from large potholes to jittery surfaces like cobble stones.

Euro NCAP

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Any car that receives a rating of three stars or less from Euro NCAP is made a Don't Buy. If a car has been available for more than four years and has not been tested by Euro NCAP, it cannot be a Best Buy.

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Model reliability 0-4 years

Overall
Petrol reliability
Diesel reliability

How we test model reliability 0-4 years

How reliable this car is, based on the real life feedback of current owners as collected in our annual Which? car survey. We divide all reliability feedback into three age groups: cars aged up to four years, five to nine years, and 10 to 15 years.

Brand reliability 0-4 years

Overall
Electric car reliability
Plug-in hybrid reliability
Petrol reliability
Diesel reliability

How we test brand reliability 0-4 years

Our reliability ratings are based on the feedback from tens of thousands of UK motorists, as collected in our annual Which? car survey. We divide all reliability feedback into three age groups: cars aged up to four years, five to nine years, and 10 to 15 years.

Brand reliability 5-9 years

Overall
Plug-in hybrid reliability
Diesel reliability

Brand reliability 10-15 years

Overall
Petrol reliability
Diesel reliability

General
Class	Medium
Luxury	No
Convertible	No
Availability	Available new
New price	£30,306 - £46,650
Fuel type	Petrol/Diesel/Mild hybrid
Tested fuel efficiency	42.2 to 52.3mpg
Length	4,319mm
Width (excluding wing mirrors)	1,799mm
Width (including wing mirrors)	2,090mm
Height	1,434mm
Driver max height
Second row passenger max height
Boot space with seats up
Boot space with seats down
Number of seats	5
Folding rear seats	Yes
Isofix attachments	Yes
Turning circle	11.6 m
On sale date	30 September 2019
Lowest pence per mile cost	£13.02

Latest tested engine
Engine name	118i Sportline Steptronic DCT
Fuel type	Petrol
Capacity and power	1.5-litre (140hp)
Transmission	7-speed dual-clutch automatic
Driven wheels	Front-wheel-drive (FWD)
Fuel tank capacity	42 litres
Tested fuel economy: City / Out of town / Motorway (mpg)
Tested fuel economy: Combined (mpg)
Cost per mile	15.59p per mile
Cost of filling tank	£61
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
NOx level	Extremely Low (trace)
CO level	Low
CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km)	158
Well-to-wheel (WTW) CO2 (g/km)	186
Official fuel economy: WLTP	43.5 to 45.6
Official Euro emission level	Euro 6d-Temp
Braked tow load (KG)	1300kg
Unbraked tow load (KG)	695kg
Engine test date	11 August 2020
Test programme	2017

Engine two
Engine name	118d sport line steptronic
Fuel	Diesel
Capacity and power	2-litre (150hp)
Transmission	8-speed automatic
Driven wheels	Front-wheel-drive (FWD)
Fuel tank capacity	42 litres
Tested fuel economy: City / Out of town / Motorway
Tested fuel economy: combined mpg
Cost per mile	13.02p per mile
Cost of filling tank	£63
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
NOx level	Extremely Low (trace)
CO level	Extremely Low (trace)
CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km)	143
Well-to-wheel (WTW) CO2 (g/km)	172
Official fuel economy: WLTP	54.3 to 57.6
Official Euro emission level	Euro 6d-Temp
Braked tow load (KG)	1300kg
Unbraked tow load (KG)	750kg
Engine test date	20 November 2019
Car test programme	2017

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