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BMW 1 Series For Sale - Used BMW 1 Series
If you want an upmarket hatchback that's also great to drive, look no further. For a sporty car the BMW 1 Series is exceptionally economical and cheap to run, especially if you go for a diesel. It's cramped in the back and the ride is firm. Otherwise there's a lot to like about the 1 Series.
Most popular BMW 1 Series models
Latest cars
BMW 1 Series 120d Sport 5dr -- 2006 '56'
- Diesel Manual
- 42,723 miles
- Colour: Blue
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Our price
£12,241
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- Finance From £237 per month
BMW 1 Series 120d M Sport 5dr -- 2007 '07'
- Diesel Manual
- 87,367 miles
- Colour: Grey
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Our price
£11,941
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- Finance From £231 per month
BMW 1 Series 118d SE 5dr -- 2006 '56'
- Diesel Manual
- 66,755 miles
- Colour: Black
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Our price
£9,599
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- Finance From £186 per month
BMW 1 Series 118d Sport 5dr -- 2007 '56'
- Diesel Manual
- 51,617 miles
- Colour: Black
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Our price
£10,438
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You save £48-£508
- Finance From £202 per month
BMW 1 Series 120d SE 5dr Step Auto -- 2007 '57'
- Diesel Automatic
- 29,354 miles
- Colour: Blue
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Our price
£14,512
(+£99
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- Finance From £280 per month
Review
For:Fun to drive, brilliant engines, upmarket image
Against:Expensive compared to mainstream rivals
Autoquake.com verdict: star
Why buy one?
A used BMW 1 Series is about as fun as small hatchbacks get. If you don't grin after a back-roads drive in a 1 Series, there's something wrong with your mouth.
Sports car-like handling is matched with a fine range of engines. The smaller petrol cars, such as the 115bhp BMW 116i, are the best value used buys. The diesel cars cost a little more but offer exceptional fuel economy and strong performance.
Why think twice?
A second-hand BMW 1 Series might corner like a sports car, but it rides like one, too. You'll feel lumps and bumps in the road, especially at low speeds.
Drivers with a growing family will find the back seats rather cramped, and the boot is on the small side, too. Because the 1 Series is so desirable, used prices are strong, so you'll pay more for one than a more mainstream model of a similar type and age, like a VW Golf or a Ford Focus.
How safe?
Crash test experts Euro NCAP awarded five out of five stars when the BMW 1 Series was tested in 2004. Most models come with a full range of airbags, traction control and stability control.
What might go wrong?
Don't expect any big headaches with a used 1 Series. It performs well in reliability surveys, and finished a respectable 41st out of 101 models in the 2009 JD Power Customer Satisfaction Survey.
What do the experts say?
'The sharpest driving car in its class.' Whatcar.com
Anything else I should know?
There are several clubs for BMW owners. Take a look at www.bmwcarclubgb.co.uk or www.bmw-club.org.uk.
Which one should I buy?
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