BMW 1 Series Running Costs
Overall Average Rating: 86.04%
Position in the Top 100 cars: 39th
The baby BMW is a winner on paper, with a wide range of petrol and diesel engines, as well as cabrio, two, three and five-door options.
But while it racks up some decent figures for reliability, build quality and running costs – which were good for a premium-badged car – it was let down by a hard ride and supermini practicality.
Manufacturer Verdict (Position: 8th)
It trails Lexus, but BMW will be delighted to see that it’s still ahead of Mercedes and Audi… just. The brand has fallen two places overall this year, and will look to reverse that trend in 2010.
Overall Average: 49th in Driver Power 2010
Owners who would buy a BMW 1 Series Owner Reviews Container again
64th in Driver Power 2010
Owners who would buy another BMW 1 Series again:
39th in Driver Power 2010
Running Cost: 29th in Driver Power 2010
S-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year
Excellent car (116d) overall, definatelly delivers on the purpose it was purchased for; fuel economy and decent performance. Overtaking on country roads is not the best,. but in the 0-60 mph speed spectrum it takes over faster than an average 1.6lt petrol car. At speeds over 60 mph the limiting 116hp factor begins to come into play. However, fuel economy is very good, as the average consumption indicated on the onboard computer shows 53.3mpg, which is pretty close to my own fuel economy spreadsheed register (after every topup I record miles driven, litres pumped and price paid, to calculate mpg and other figures) which currenlty shows 49.8mpg after having driven 7,200 miles in the last 7 months.
Cost: 5/5
07-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
A good solid build with never a rattle or squeak anywhere, bought when a year old with 5000 miles covered. Well polished when I picked it up from Halliwell jones bmw and £6000 cheaper than buying a new one. I found the sales and service team much better than my previous experiences at vw garages. Only needs servicing at 19000 mile intervals or two years. I haven't had a car this good since my mk2 golf gti back in the mid eighties.
Cost: 5/5
08-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
I rate the car but economy is 30% less than the published figures & I don't drive hard or particularly short distances. There has been one recall relating to the exhaust emissions sensor and a recurring fayult with the 'Staop start' sytem which the dealer says cannot be fixed but relates to the battery. the stop tart system comes on automatically when staionary and is really annoying.
Cost: 2/5
09-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year
It's proven to be exactly what we expected. It's economical, the performance is as expected although a bit more poke would be nice and the sports pack make the seats & suspension firmer so can make your bum numb after a few hours at the wheel. The standard accessories are excellent as is the comfort pack (tho' a tad expensive!)
Overall an excellent car & BMW have been very helpful
Cost: 5/5
57-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year
BMW 123d M Sport a 201 bhp engine in a 1 Series Hatch Body with all that torque and road holding on a good day Beautifull and adgile to drive so what can be wrong, No grip from the rear wheel drive on a slipery surface. Once out of warrenty any repairs would too expensive. I'm only getting 43mpg not the 56 mpg BMW say I should get
Cost: 4/5
54-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
The 1 Series proved to be economical, refined, a pleasure to drive and the running costs were exceptionally low. It far exceeded my expectations and I would heartily recommend it to anyone. All worries about it being too small proved not to be the case and it was perfectly practical for a family of four.
Cost: 5/5
54-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Lovely to drive. Nice and economical too. Would have preferred the bigger engine but budget is everything. I know that the Golf is suppoed to be better but for what I need a car for I prefer the BMW (though I readily admit the Golf is good).
Cost: 5/5
07-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Excellent car, fun to drive , great for 1-2 people. Good fuel economy and great performance. Engine is smooth.
Not so good for a family and boot space whilst ok can't fit in all the kids stuff you apparently need.
Run flat tyres expensive
Cost: 5/5
08-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Have never owned a BMW before this but when BMW brought out the 1 series coupe I fell in love with it- don't really like the 1 series saloon.
Handles like a dream, accelerates realy well & dead economical to run.
Cost: 5/5
58-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
I have the BMW 123d SE coupe and it is utterly brilliant. There is no other car on the UK market (other than the the 123d hatchback) that will accelerate 0-62 mph in 7 seconds AND have an overall mpg of 54.1.
Cost: 5/5
07-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year
Great fun to drive with good handling. Fairly practical for a family of four with the cabin not being overly spacious. Decent boot space. Build quality good, economy not great. Like the car a lot.
Cost: 3/5
08-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Very good economical car. A pity about the run flat tyres, don't like them. Wear very quickly and expensive to change if you have a puncture. The car is a little cramped on the inside.
Cost: 5/5
57-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Good car - not so sure about BMW themselves though. I have had computer changes foisted on me that aren't explained and that I don't want but have to have
Cost: 5/5
05-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
It`s a great little `sporty` car with very good performance but great economy too. Plus it`s a BMW, that says for everything.
Cost: 5/5
58-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year
A reliable and sensible car for anyone who likes a prestigious make without paying the earth with expensive running costs.
Cost: 5/5
08-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Exactly as I expected, very low emmissions & high MPG, solid and well sound proofed, brilliant to drive except in snow!
Cost: 5/5
57-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Total reliability and an ideal balance between performance and economy. The perfect car for this economic climate.
Cost: 5/5
58-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Top quality, a bit expensive but you get what you pay for.It has spoiled me for driving ordinary cars again.
Cost: 3/5
05-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year
very good so far, but dont go to the main dealer for a service, eye watering prices
Cost: 5/5
58-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Excellent. Low emmissions result in low car tax so cheap to run as a company car.
Cost: 4/5
56-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year
back wheel drive not good in snow conditions!! otherwise generally sturdy wee car
Cost: 1/5
58-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year
Good all rounder, small rear cabin, economy not as good as hoped.
Cost: 3/5
55-reg Petrol, Owner for 3 to 5 years
It has been a pleasure to drive, and lived up to my expectations
Cost: 3/5
56-reg Diesel, Owner for 3 to 5 years
Nice car but much cheaper when I bought it that it would be now
Cost: 4/5
09-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year
Lovely, cheap to run... decent performance and lots of grip
Cost: 5/5
54-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Excellent, reliable and a good economic travel companion.
Cost: 5/5
08-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year
Good car spoilt by some cheap bits and run flat tyres
Cost: 3/5
08-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Great to drive, reliable and very cheap running costs
Cost: 5/5
08-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
very good performance, very good economy, looks good
Cost: 5/5
59-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year
Love the drive, sometimes wish I was higher up
Cost: 3/5
06-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year
tailgate a little bit small but car is good
Cost: 3/5
08-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year
the best one series bmw make ( 120 msport )
Cost: 5/5
58-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Most pleasureable car I have ever owned
Cost: 5/5
57-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
A TRULY EXCELLENT DRIVING EXPERIENCE
Cost: 5/5
06-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Cost: 1/5
54-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Cost: 3/5
57-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Cost: 5/5
08-reg Petrol, Owner for
Cost: 3/5
56-reg Diesel, Owner for 3 to 5 years
Cost: 3/5
05-reg Diesel, Owner for 3 to 5 years
Cost: 5/5
08-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year
Cost: 5/5
59-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year
Cost: 5/5
57-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Cost: 5/5
59-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year
Cost: 5/5
