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BMW 1-Series Hatchback boot space, practicality and safety

2004 - 2011 (change model)

Written by Parkers Published: 8 February 2022

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BMW 1 Series 2004-2011 side view, blue, practicality
BMW 1 Series 2004-2011 side view, blue, practicality

The small BMW received a top five-star crash test rating from Euro NCAP and systems used on larger BMWs were included in the 1-Series. These include ABS brakes, Dynamic Stability Control, Dynamic Traction Control, Dynamic Brake Control and Cornering Brake Control. All cars got six airbags and run flat tyres, so there was no need to stop to change the wheel if you got a puncture.

A keyless entry system recognises the key in driver’s pocket and automatically opens the door.

Customers could choose from three-door (from 2007) or five-door body styles. The rear-wheel-drive layout eats into boot space and the suspension intrudes quite a lot, however, there’s a 60/40 split to the folding rear seats. People do not typically choose the 1 Series for its practicality though.

Euro NCAP rating

What is Euro NCAP?
Adult Occupant: 5 out of 5
Child Occupant: 3 out of 5
Vulnerable Road User: 1 out of 5

Equipment and options

Each trim level will have different equipment offerings.
Basic equipment (16)
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • ABS
  • Alarm
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • Driver`s airbag
  • Electric mirrors
  • Front electric windows
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • PAS
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Remote locking
  • Side airbags
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
  • Traction control
Standard Equipment
Optional Equipment
Standard Trim Standard Equipment (3)
  • CD
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Service indicator
Standard Trim Optional Equipment (4)
  • Front fog lights
  • Rear electric windows
  • Sports seats
  • Steel wheels
(Dynamic) Standard Equipment (6)
  • CD
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Front fog lights
  • Rear electric windows
  • Service indicator
  • Sports seats
(Dynamic) Optional Equipment
  • n/a
Edition ES Standard Equipment (8)
  • Air conditioning
  • Alloy wheels
  • Audio remote
  • CD
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Front fog lights
  • Service indicator
  • Sports seats
Edition ES Optional Equipment (1)
  • Rear electric windows
ES Standard Equipment (4)
  • Air conditioning
  • CD
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Service indicator
ES Optional Equipment (3)
  • Front fog lights
  • Rear electric windows
  • Sports seats
M Sport Standard Equipment (7)
  • Audio remote
  • CD
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Front fog lights
  • Parking sensors
  • Service indicator
  • Sports seats
M Sport Optional Equipment (5)
  • Air conditioning
  • Alloy wheels
  • Climate control
  • Heated mirrors
  • Rear electric windows
M Sport LE Standard Equipment (13)
  • Alloy wheels
  • Audio remote
  • Climate control
  • Electric driver`s seat
  • Electric passenger`s seat
  • Front fog lights
  • Headlight washers
  • Heated mirrors
  • Leather seat trim
  • Parking sensors
  • Sat Nav
  • Service indicator
  • Sports seats
M Sport LE Optional Equipment (4)
  • Air conditioning
  • CD
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Rear electric windows
Performance Edition Standard Equipment (7)
  • Air conditioning
  • Alloy wheels
  • Audio remote
  • CD
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Front fog lights
  • Sports seats
Performance Edition Optional Equipment (2)
  • Rear electric windows
  • Service indicator
SE Standard Equipment (5)
  • CD
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Front fog lights
  • Parking sensors
  • Service indicator
SE Optional Equipment (7)
  • Air conditioning
  • Alloy wheels
  • Audio remote
  • Climate control
  • Heated mirrors
  • Rear electric windows
  • Sports seats
Sport Standard Equipment (5)
  • CD
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Front fog lights
  • Service indicator
  • Sports seats
Sport Optional Equipment (6)
  • Air conditioning
  • Alloy wheels
  • Audio remote
  • Climate control
  • Heated mirrors
  • Rear electric windows

Dimensions

Length 4227mm - 4239mm
Width 1933mm - 1934mm
Height 1421mm - 1430mm
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