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BMW 1-Series Used Car Reviews

Read reviews of the BMW 1-Series to find out more about the car before you buy it! Alternatives to the BMW 1-Series are highlighted and you are able to make an informed decision about buying a used BMW 1-Series.

 

Desperate for a BMW? BMW 1-Series Review - Car Review (2009 May)
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How badly do you want a BMW? I know someone who actually feels they have, “entered a relationship with the BMW brand.” When the BMW 3-Series Compact first came out I didn’t think it would last. It seemed to me that buying one would... Desperate for a BMW? BMW 1-Series Review
BMW 1-Series Review - Car Review (2008 Jan)
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What they said when the BMW 1-Series was new… (Aug 3 2004)  THERE'S one very good reason why car makers the world over have put their faith in front wheel drive...space. Put the engine and all the mechanical gubbins which make the wheel... BMW 1-Series Review
BMW 1-Series 130i M Sport - Car Review (2007 Jul)
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BILLED originally as BMW's baby hatch, surely the 1-Series should be re-named the Baby Beamer or even Baby Boomer!With an awesome 3.0-litre engine this five-door hatchback possesses incredible power and performance capabilities.And the M Sport specif... BMW 1-Series 130i M Sport
BMW 125i M Sport Coupe - Car Review (2008 Nov)
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WITH its mighty three-litre engine, BMW's baby hatch certainly packs a grown-up punch.The three-door coupe boasts incredible power and an altogether exhilarating ride with blistering acceleration and superb road-holding capabilities.And the M Sport s... BMW 125i M Sport Coupe
Used Eco-friendly Family Cars - Car Review (2009 Nov)
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BMW 1-Series Co2: 18-224 It feels a lot like a BMW 3-Series to drive. But it is cramped and impractical in comparison to Audi and Mercedes' entry-level cars because its more like a car and less like a bubble. Which makes it the only alternative for... Used Eco-friendly Family Cars
Fun and economy from Audi - Car Review (2010 Oct)
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NOT long ago, any petrol engine producing 120bhp was a 1.8 or a 2.0-litre. Not any more.The VW group’s 1.4 turbo has 123bhp, and in the Audi Sportback five-door hatch fitted with stop/start it is great fun to drive and immensely economical.The A3 mig... Fun and economy from Audi
RS3 is hottest hot hatch - Car Review (2011 Mar)
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AUDI has gone back to its roots with the latest barnstorming RS.Just like in the original Audi quattro rally cars, it’s a five cylinder turbo and in the RS3 five door hatch, produces what must be similar performance.It is the same 2.5-litre engine fr... RS3 is hottest hot hatch
Cut-price coupes - Car Review (2011 Jul)
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MERCEDES has just launched a rather glamorous new C-Class Coupe.Like the much bigger E-Class coupe, it’s based on the current mechanicals and shares that car’s excellent range of engines including a super-frugal 2.1 diesel and 1.6 turbo petrol that r... Cut-price coupes
Lexus CT200h SE-i Hybrid - Car Review (2011 Jul)
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THE Quiet Revolution is gaining momentum – and it doesn’t mean turning down the volume on your in-car hi-fi system.That’s because the sound of silence auto maker Lexus refers to, endorsed on screen by pop superstar Kylie, is something completely diff... Lexus CT200h SE-i Hybrid
Right Car Right Price – January sales - Car Review (2010 Jan)
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Right, every other type of shop has a January sale. Car dealers may not make it so obvious, but I think we should start the year as we mean to go on and seek out the very cheapest deals. Here are three cars where the Used Car Expert magazine’s... Right Car Right Price – January sales

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BMW 1-Series News, FAQs and Buyer's Guides

We have an archive of news and Q&A articles from our buyer's forum. Search for an article that will help guide you in the purchase of your used BMW 1-Series.

 

Desperate for a BMW? BMW 1-Series Review - Car Review (2009 May)
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How badly do you want a BMW? I know someone who actually feels they have, “entered a relationship with the BMW brand.” When the BMW 3-Series Compact first came out I didn’t think it would last. It seemed to me that buying one would... Desperate for a BMW? BMW 1-Series Review
BMW 1-Series Review - Car Review (2008 Jan)
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What they said when the BMW 1-Series was new… (Aug 3 2004)  THERE'S one very good reason why car makers the world over have put their faith in front wheel drive...space. Put the engine and all the mechanical gubbins which make the wheel... BMW 1-Series Review
BMW 1-Series 130i M Sport - Car Review (2007 Jul)
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BILLED originally as BMW's baby hatch, surely the 1-Series should be re-named the Baby Beamer or even Baby Boomer!With an awesome 3.0-litre engine this five-door hatchback possesses incredible power and performance capabilities.And the M Sport specif... BMW 1-Series 130i M Sport
BMW 125i M Sport Coupe - Car Review (2008 Nov)
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WITH its mighty three-litre engine, BMW's baby hatch certainly packs a grown-up punch.The three-door coupe boasts incredible power and an altogether exhilarating ride with blistering acceleration and superb road-holding capabilities.And the M Sport s... BMW 125i M Sport Coupe
Used Eco-friendly Family Cars - Car Review (2009 Nov)
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BMW 1-Series Co2: 18-224 It feels a lot like a BMW 3-Series to drive. But it is cramped and impractical in comparison to Audi and Mercedes' entry-level cars because its more like a car and less like a bubble. Which makes it the only alternative for... Used Eco-friendly Family Cars
Fun and economy from Audi - Car Review (2010 Oct)
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NOT long ago, any petrol engine producing 120bhp was a 1.8 or a 2.0-litre. Not any more.The VW group’s 1.4 turbo has 123bhp, and in the Audi Sportback five-door hatch fitted with stop/start it is great fun to drive and immensely economical.The A3 mig... Fun and economy from Audi
RS3 is hottest hot hatch - Car Review (2011 Mar)
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AUDI has gone back to its roots with the latest barnstorming RS.Just like in the original Audi quattro rally cars, it’s a five cylinder turbo and in the RS3 five door hatch, produces what must be similar performance.It is the same 2.5-litre engine fr... RS3 is hottest hot hatch
Cut-price coupes - Car Review (2011 Jul)
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MERCEDES has just launched a rather glamorous new C-Class Coupe.Like the much bigger E-Class coupe, it’s based on the current mechanicals and shares that car’s excellent range of engines including a super-frugal 2.1 diesel and 1.6 turbo petrol that r... Cut-price coupes
Lexus CT200h SE-i Hybrid - Car Review (2011 Jul)
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THE Quiet Revolution is gaining momentum – and it doesn’t mean turning down the volume on your in-car hi-fi system.That’s because the sound of silence auto maker Lexus refers to, endorsed on screen by pop superstar Kylie, is something completely diff... Lexus CT200h SE-i Hybrid
Right Car Right Price – January sales - Car Review (2010 Jan)
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Right, every other type of shop has a January sale. Car dealers may not make it so obvious, but I think we should start the year as we mean to go on and seek out the very cheapest deals. Here are three cars where the Used Car Expert magazine’s... Right Car Right Price – January sales

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Used BMW 1-Series Prices

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Used BMW 1-Series Fault Guide

Before you buy a used BMW 1-Series you should be aware of the common faults or wear items specific to the BMW 1-Series that you should check for. Our research amongst the experts that work on the BMW 1-Series everyday has identified the essential engine checks, interior items that you need to ensure work, wear items to spot on the BMW 1-Series suspension, areas on the bodywork to inspect, and information about official recalls of the BMW 1-Series.

Fault Guide for BMW 1-Series Faults and Checks

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