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BMW 1-Series Hatchback (2004 - 2011) 130i M Sport 5d Owner Review

130i M Sport 5d
BMW 2007 1-Series Hatchback

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In their own words

If you are after something different, rare and relatively unknown this ticks the box. It's a car that every time you drive turns your senses on. A true standout noughties hatchback that goes against the norm of S3's, GTI's etc. Best 7k I have ever spent and hopefully something that in a couple of years will return more than what i spent on it.

How reliable do you find the car?

Renowned N52 engine. No turbos to worry about, an incredibly well built and solid car which does not suffer from any catastrophic failures that plague some hot hatches of this era.

Does the car do everything you expected it to do?

Beautiful linear power delivery coupled with a truly unique rasp at the top of the revs. With a few e90 M3 modifications this car stops being a nearly great hot hatch and becomes one of the best ever.
  • How they rated it

  • Reliability: 5 out of 5 5.0
  • Meets Expectations: 5 out of 5 5.0
  • Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5.0
  • ALEX GREEN recommends this car

About their car

  • Fuel type Petrol
  • When purchased March 2017
  • Condition when bought Used
  • Current Mileage 98,000 miles
  • Average MPG 24 mpg