BMW 1-Series Hatchback (2011 - 2019) 118i M Sport Shadow Edition 5d Owner Review

118i M Sport Shadow Edition 5d
Parkers Awards 2020 - Runner Up - Best Used Car

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In their own words

A great car for most folk - go for something bigger if it would be for family use though.

In the early days luckily the warranty saved me from expensive work as there was a software issue and then an issue with a headlight but BMW promptly fixed these things and I was on my way.

Running costs are very good. Shop around for your servicing needs though as BMW can be expensive.

The 118i engine and gearbox is very good but I would have liked another 20-30bhp to make it that bit more fun to drive. The BMW iDrive is very good easy to use.

I do not regret buying this car at all and have no intention to sell yet as i approach 5 years of ownership from new.

  • How they rated it

  • Reliability: 4 out of 5 4.0
  • Meets Expectations: 4 out of 5 4.0
  • Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4.0
  • Lee Bennett recommends this car

About their car

  • Fuel type Petrol
  • When purchased October 2018
  • Condition when bought New
  • Current Mileage 20,000 miles
  • Average MPG 37 mpg