BMW 1 series
BMW 1 series technical data
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Is BMW 1 series a reliable car?
Overall, the reliability of the BMW 1 series is average. The number of defects found on the BMW 1 series during the annual technical checkups is about average for a car of its age.
Based on these reviews, the highest reliability scores were demonstrated by BMW 1 series generation from 2019 , while the models produced from 2015 to 2017 had the lowest reliability ratings.
Most BMW 1 series engines utilize a timing chain drive, which is widely regarded as more dependable compared to engines with a timing belt drive.
BMW 1 series reviews
Total 8 BMW 1 series owner reviews
Pros: Quite comfortable and stable car for city, quite economical, in one year I've driven 30 thousand and haven't made any repairs, just oil change.
Cons: On highway at 200 km / h stability is not as good as it would be for larger car.
| Purchase year: | 2017 age of car 4 years) | Owned for | 30`000 kilometers (1 year) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 4.7 litres per 100km (80% urban driving) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: The occasional car. Relatively cheap replacement parts.
Cons: It's not a family car.
| Purchase year: | 2014 age of car 6 years) | Owned for | 50`000 kilometers (2 years) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average fuel consumption: | 5.5 litres per 100km (60% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 111 $ (~ 55 $ per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
| Purchase year: | 2015 age of car 11 years) | Owned for | 10`000 kilometers (1 year) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 6.8 litres per 100km (50% urban driving) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Alive, quick, small dimensions
| Purchase year: | 2017 age of car 4 years) | Owned for | 35`000 kilometers (1 year) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 6.5 litres per 100km (50% urban driving) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: The ideal car
| Purchase year: | 2007 age of car 1 year) | Owned for | 104`000 kilometers (14 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 7.5 litres per 100km (70% urban driving) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
| Purchase year: | 2019 age of car 14 years) | Owned for | 65`000 kilometers (3 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 6.0 litres per 100km (70% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 1831.5 $ (~ 610 $ per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend