Other BMW 1-Series (2004 - 2013) models:

  • Summary

    2 out of 5 2.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Not sure

    What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

    trendy, but not practical; interior quality a disappointment

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    No

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Don't know yet

  • Buying experience

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchise

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £0

    When did you buy the car?

    June 2006

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Reasonable

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    What was the dealer like?

    Efficient and friendly

  • Driving it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Ride is too firm on uneven roads

    What's it like to park?

    Easy

  • Living with it

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Nothing major, but the car has niggles, e.g. squeaks and rattles in interior; screaching sound when starting from cold; strange smell entering the cabin now and again when stopping briskly.

    What's most practical about your car?

    The car is not very practical

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?