BMW 1 Series Hatchback

BMW 1 Series review

The latest BMW 1 Series is still a great family hatchback that’s built well and fine to drive, although practicality isn’t the best

In-depth reviews

6 Dec 2024

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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

Used car tests

20 Oct 2021

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BMW 118i M Sport: long-term test

Final report: our BMW 118i hatch offers the upmarket appeal and fun drive that the firm is famous for

Long-term tests

29 Apr 2020

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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

Road tests

6 Jan 2020

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BMW 1 Series (2012-2019) review

It's not the roomiest small hatch, but fun handling and efficient running make up for it

In-depth reviews

3 Oct 2019

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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?

Road tests

17 Jul 2019

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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?

Road tests

16 Jul 2019

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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?

Road tests

17 Oct 2016

BMW 1 Series Direct Water Injection - front action

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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

Road tests

2 Jul 2015

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BMW 116d EfficientDynamics review

We test the BMW 1 Series in its hyper-green EfficientDynamics Plus guise.

Road tests

1 May 2015

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BMW 1 Series xDrive diesel review

Facelift aims to keep premium hatch at the top of the class. Will it succeed?

Road tests

18 Mar 2015

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BMW 1 Series Sport review

Mid-spec BMW 1 Series Sport models could well be the pick of the range

Road tests

17 Dec 2014

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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

News

27 Jun 2014

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BMW 1 Series

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Best cars & vans

10 Oct 2013

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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

Videos

8 Mar 2013

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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?

Videos

2 Jan 2013

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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?

Car group tests

26 Nov 2012

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BMW M135i

We've been behind the wheel of the storming new BMW M135i on British roads for the first time

Road tests

3 Oct 2012

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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

Road tests

20 Sep 2012

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BMW 114d hatch announced

New additions to BMW 1 Series and BMW 3 Series model ranges

News

3 Sep 2012

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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

Road tests

18 Jul 2012

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BMW M135i

Storming 316bhp three-door 1 Series is first petrol model to emerge from M Performance brand

Road tests

5 Jul 2012

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BMW 125d M Sport

Hot diesel BMW 1 Series serves up plenty of thrills, but is it worth the extra over the 120d?

Road tests

29 Jun 2012

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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

News

14 May 2012

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BMW expands 1 Series range

BMW 1 Series gets three new engines and M Sport trim level

News

13 Jan 2012

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BMW 118d

Efficient diesel is set to be the top-selling new 1 Series – and we try it on UK roads

Road tests

17 Oct 2011

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BMW 1 Series ActiveE

All-electric version of 1 Series Coupe previews the powertrain that will be fitted to the BMW i3

Road tests

6 Oct 2011

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BMW 116i Sport

We hit British roads to see if new hatch resolves previous flaws

Road tests

28 Sep 2011

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BMW 118d Convertible

We get behind the wheel of BMW's new 60mpg soft-top

Road tests

12 Aug 2011

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BMW 120d Urban

We try the new BMW 1 Series range’s most potent diesel in trendy new spec

Road tests

27 Jul 2011

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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?

Road tests

13 Jul 2011

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BMW 1-Series M Coupé

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

Road tests

18 May 2011

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BMW 1 Series

Despite its controversial looks the BMW 1-Series has a loyal following, thanks to engaging driving dynamics and premium appeal

In-depth reviews

28 Jan 2011

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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

News

2 Nov 2009

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BMW 1 Series

In-depth reviews

26 Sep 2008