BMW 1-Series Hatchback (2011 - 2019) M135i M Performance 5d Step Auto Owner Review

The F20/21 series M135i is a great car, the engine being the stand-out feature Linked to the ZF eight speed auto is can be a quiet cruiser or a full-on very hot hatchback Practical and, with a few extras, well equipped it can be a practical everyday car Driven carefully on longer journeys the economy can approach 40 mpg I get around 30 mpg as I drive mainly short distances and use the performance Reliability has been good but watch official BMW dealers as they are expensive compared to independent BMW brand specialists Boot space is fine but reduced if you go for a space-saver spare wheel as it has to be stored in the boot itself Build quality is good, I would recommend finding one with the adaptive suspension option and check that premium quality trades are fitted, they’re not too expensive and indicate the previous owner has taken care of the car