BMW 1 Series Hatchback
BMW 1 Series review

BMW 1 Series review
The BMW 1 Series is one of the best premium hatchbacks on sale, offering a combination of performance, efficiency and driver thrills
20 Apr 2022
Used BMW 1 Series (Mk2, 2011-2019) review

Used BMW 1 Series (Mk2, 2011-2019) review
The Mk2 BMW 1 Series is not the roomiest small hatchback, but fun handling and efficient running make up for it
20 Oct 2021
BMW 118i M Sport: long-term test review

BMW 118i M Sport: long-term test review
Final report: our BMW 118i hatch offers the upmarket appeal and fun drive that the firm is famous for
29 Apr 2020
New BMW 1 Series 2019 review

New BMW 1 Series 2019 review
The new BMW 1 Series has switched to front-wheel drive, but it feels more sophisticated than ever from behind the wheel
6 Jan 2020
BMW 1 Series (2012-2019) review

BMW 1 Series (2012-2019) review
It's not the roomiest small hatch, but fun handling and efficient running make up for it
3 Oct 2019
New BMW M135i 2019 review

New BMW M135i 2019 review
BMW's M135i 1 Series hot hatch moves to XDrive all-wheel drive in its latest all-new form. What's it like on the road?
17 Jul 2019
New BMW 118d Sport 2019 review

New BMW 118d Sport 2019 review
BMW's 1 Series family hatch has gone front-wheel drive. What does that mean for its rivalry with the A3 and A-Class?
16 Jul 2019
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New BMW M140i review

New BMW M140i review
The BMW 1 Series hatch is hotter than ever in M140i guise with 335bhp pumping through those rear wheels. But is it any good?
17 Oct 2016
BMW 1 Series Direct Water Injection prototype review

BMW 1 Series Direct Water Injection prototype review
BMW's DWI water injection tech can deliver 8% efficiency and 10% power boosts to the 1 Series' petrol engine
2 Jul 2015
BMW 116d EfficientDynamics review

BMW 116d EfficientDynamics review
We test the BMW 1 Series in its hyper-green EfficientDynamics Plus guise.
1 May 2015
BMW 1 Series xDrive diesel review 

BMW 1 Series xDrive diesel review
Facelift aims to keep premium hatch at the top of the class. Will it succeed?
18 Mar 2015
BMW 1 Series Sport review

BMW 1 Series Sport review
Mid-spec BMW 1 Series Sport models could well be the pick of the range
17 Dec 2014
New BMW 1 Series facelift spotted out in the open

New BMW 1 Series facelift spotted out in the open
BMW 1 Series is getting a mid-life facelift, shown here on the range-topping M135i, ahead of its debut in autumn
27 Jun 2014
New Volkswagen Golf vs rivals

New Volkswagen Golf vs rivals
We pit the Mk7 Volkswagen Golf against its premium rivals, the Audi A3, BMW 1 Series and Mercedes A-Class
8 Mar 2013
BMW M135i vs Subaru WRX STi track test

BMW M135i vs Subaru WRX STi track test
The BMW M135i and Subaru WRX STi both have 316bhp and 450Nm of torque, but which is fastest on track?
2 Jan 2013
BMW M135i vs Subaru WRX STi 320R

BMW M135i vs Subaru WRX STi 320R
Storming new 316bhp BMW M135i takes on the muscular four-wheel-drive Subaru WRX STi. Which is more fun?
26 Nov 2012
BMW M135i

BMW M135i
We've been behind the wheel of the storming new BMW M135i on British roads for the first time
3 Oct 2012
BMW 1 Series three-cylinder prototype

BMW 1 Series three-cylinder prototype
We try the new three-cylinder engine that will power the BMW Concept Active Tourer MPV - and a whole lot more
20 Sep 2012
BMW 114d hatch announced

BMW 114d hatch announced
New additions to BMW 1 Series and BMW 3 Series model ranges
3 Sep 2012
BMW 125i M Sport 

BMW 125i M Sport
We drive the BMW 125i - a 215bhp hot-hatch version of the 1 Series with a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine
18 Jul 2012
BMW M135i

BMW M135i
Storming 316bhp three-door 1 Series is first petrol model to emerge from M Performance brand
5 Jul 2012
BMW 125d M Sport

BMW 125d M Sport
Hot diesel BMW 1 Series serves up plenty of thrills, but is it worth the extra over the 120d?
29 Jun 2012
BMW 1 Series three-door

BMW 1 Series three-door
Pictures and details of the new three-door BMW 1 Series have been released, ahead of first deliveries in September
14 May 2012
BMW expands 1 Series range

BMW expands 1 Series range
BMW 1 Series gets three new engines and M Sport trim level
13 Jan 2012
BMW 118d

BMW 118d
Efficient diesel is set to be the top-selling new 1 Series – and we try it on UK roads
17 Oct 2011
BMW 1 Series ActiveE

BMW 1 Series ActiveE
All-electric version of 1 Series Coupe previews the powertrain that will be fitted to the BMW i3
6 Oct 2011
BMW 116i Sport

BMW 116i Sport
We hit British roads to see if new hatch resolves previous flaws
28 Sep 2011
BMW 118d Convertible

BMW 118d Convertible
We get behind the wheel of BMW's new 60mpg soft-top
12 Aug 2011
BMW 120d Urban

BMW 120d Urban
We try the new BMW 1 Series range’s most potent diesel in trendy new spec
27 Jul 2011
BMW 1 Series

BMW 1 Series
We drive BMW's new compact executive. Has it got what it takes to beat the upcoming new Audi A3 and Mercedes A-Class?
13 Jul 2011
BMW 1-Series M Coupé

BMW 1-Series M Coupé
Few cars can match the thrills on offer from the stunning BMW 1-Series M Coupé.
18 May 2011
BMW 1 Series

BMW 1 Series
Despite its controversial looks the BMW 1-Series has a loyal following, thanks to engaging driving dynamics and premium appeal
28 Jan 2011
BMW’s new baby zeroes in on Fiesta

BMW’s new baby zeroes in on Fiesta
Sub-1-Series model sets sights on Ford and front-wheel drive will be most frugal BMW
2 Nov 2009