BMW 1-Series Hatchback 116i SE 5d (2005/54) BMW 1-Series Hatchback 116i SE 5d (2005/54) - Owner Review Very solid feel. Not very good in snow - skidded everywhere. 3 Want to know everything there is to know about this car? Download an Information Pack now for full facts and figures, prices, pictures and buying dos and don'ts. Get a Car Information Pack Tweet Value 1 out of 5 Paid a high price for extras which come as standard on most other cars. Costs 1 out of 5 Petrol Guzzler! Avg. 32mpg. The petrol light seems to be forever coming on. Expensive Insurance for young drivers. Driving 3 out of 5 Very solid feel. Not very good in snow - skidded everywhere. Performance 2 out of 5 Sluggish. You have to go over 3000 revs for higher gear changes to get it to respond. Reliability 3 out of 5 Did have an engine and gearbox problem. Image 5 out of 5 It was the looks that drew me to buy it but overall disappointed with the car. Comfort 3 out of 5 Driver's position is comfortable and you feel safe. Rear passengers don't like it on speed humps. Get an Insurance Quote We've gathered the biggest companies on the market in one place to save you money. Insurance group: 17 Get quote > Security 4 out of 5 Alarm and Keyless Entry. Service 4 out of 5 Not very efficient at selling stage but once you told it in with a problem all too efficient. Problems Bodywork Entire new bumper when the reverse sensors 'popped' out. Engine Started it one afternoon and it told me it had lost power. Seems it was a faulty part in the engine electrics. Gearbox Gearbox failed with the above. Other Someone drove into the back of me and the reverse parking sensors 'popped' out. Ownership Did you buy the car new? Yes Would you buy the same model again? No Did you buy from the same manufacturer again? No Help buying the BMW 1-Series Hatchback Read the Parkers review View the facts and figures Get a finance quote Compare cars costs Get a Car Information Pack