BMW 1-Series Hatchback (2011 - 2019) Owner Reviews
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- Year/plate: 2019/19
- Bought: Used in January 2023
It’s a decent enough car the led headlights are great to look at it’s only a 1.5 3 cylinder diesel...
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- Year/plate: 2018/68
- Bought: New in October 2018
A great car for most folk - go for something bigger if it would be for family use though.In the...
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- Year/plate: 2012/12
- Bought: Used in November 2013
When all working, even the 116i would give a fun and spirited drive. It handled well and had more room...
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- Year/plate: 2015/15
- Bought: Used in November 2021
Recently purchases a 118i M sport 5 door manual version of these and I am very impressed interior feels much...
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- Year/plate: 2017/17
- Bought: Used in September 2020
So I bought my 2017 118d back in September 2021 from a well known UK dealership network and I admit...
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- Year/plate: 2012/62
- Bought: Used in July 2021
This is a really fantastic car to own and drive ,cant fault it at all , lots of power but...
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- Year/plate: 2013/13
- Bought: Used in April 2018
The F20/21 series M135i is a great car, the engine being the stand-out feature Linked to the ZF eight speed...
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- Year/plate: 2018/18
- Bought: New in April 2018
I was going to buy an F-type but got this instead. Just as quick but practical. Steering is a bit...
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- Year/plate: 2018/18
- Bought: Used in October 2020
My BMW 1 series 120d M Sport Shadow Edition is that great middle ground of sporty feel and looks without...
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- Year/plate: 2019/68
- Bought: New in April 2019
This car is a performance bargain, with an amazing 6-cyl engine, and a superb 8-speed automatic that has me fully...
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