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23 BMW 1 Series 118i [136] M Sport 5dr Step Auto [LCP]

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£999 Deposit
£399 Per month

Featured specification

Standard specification

Driver Convenience

Active guard plusAttentiveness assist
BMW Online servicesBMW Teleservices
Check Control warning system for monitoring of lights and door/luggage compartment open warningConnected eDrive Services
Eco pro modeIntegrated owners handbook
Oil sensor for level and gradeOn board computer
Optimum shift indicatorPersonal Profile
Pull away assistantSpeed limiter

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Aluminium lightweight constructionAnti roll bar front and rear
Balancer shaftDouble VANOS
Drive Performance ControlElectronic differential lock
High precision injectionM sport suspension
Petrol Particulate FilterVALVETRONIC engine management

Entertainment

Bluetooth audio streamingDAB Digital radio

Exterior Features

Auto dimming rear view mirrorAutomatic headlight beam throw control
Automatic windscreen wipers and automatic headlightBody colour door handles
Body colour mirror capsChrome 'M' logo side designation
Chrome exhaust tailpipe in single, round (Exhaust tailpipe, stainless steel - single, round)Chrome kidney grille frame with Satin Aluminium struts
Direction indicator side lights in exterior mirrorsElectric folding and anti dazzle exterior mirrors
Fading supportFollow me home headlights
Front and rear bumper system with replaceable deformation elementsFront and rear electric windows with open and close fingertip control, anti trap facility and comfort closing
Front door sill finishers in black plastic with M designation in metallic lookGreen tinted heat protection glazing
Heated, electrically adjustable exterior mirror aspheric on driver side, convex on passenger sideHigh gloss shadowline window frame, Recess cover mirror frames and B/C pillar embelisher trim
High level third brake lightLED daytime running lights
LED eyebrow turn indicatorsLED front fog lights
Lightweight engineeringMatt black air guide grilles
Model designation on right side of tailgateNearside reverse light in rear light cluster
Preparation for high beam assistantRain sensor including auto headlights activation
Rear fog lightsRear window wiper
Shark fin antennaVisible VIN plate
Welcome lighting 

Interior Features

12V power socket in centre console3 rear seat head restraints
3 spoke M sports design leather steering wheel finished in nappa leather with specific M badgeAnthracite headlining
Anthracite Velour floor matsChild seat ISOFIX attachment for two outer rear seats and front passenger seat with anchorage points
Conditioned based serviceDakota leather upholstery with perforation and contrast stitching
Driver and front passenger seat heatingFolding rear clothes hook
Four grab handles integrated in roof liningFront and rear door pockets
Front and rear door pockets with bottle holdersFront and rear side armrest integrated into door trim
Front armrest foldable with integrated storage compartmentFront sports seats with electric side bolster adjustment
Glove compartmentHeight adjustable front head restraints
Manual adjust steering wheelMulti-function controls for steering wheel
Storage compartment in centre consoleSun visors with vanity mirrors and insert tab
Two zone automatic air conditioning 

Packs

Additional interior lighting pack - 1 SeriesConnected pack professional - 1 Series
Extended storage pack - 1 SeriesInterior lights pack - 1 Series
Luggage compartment pack - 1 SeriesM Sport exterior styling aerodynamics pack - 1 Series

Passive Safety

2 tone horn3 point seatbelts on all seats, front pyrotechnic belt tensioners, stopper and belt force limiters, rear coded belt buckles
Airbags - front driver/passenger, front & rear curtain, front sideAnti lock braking system (ABS) with brake assist
BMW emergency callBrake drying
Braking readinessCrash sensor activating central locking release, hazard warning lights, fuel cut off, interior lighting + activation of safety battery terminal clamp
Driver and front passenger seat belt security checkDynamic stability control + (DSC+)
Dynamic Traction Control - DTCElectrically operated hand brake
Front and rear disc brakesFront passenger manual airbag deactivation
Seatbelt warningSide impact protection
Tyre pressure monitoring systemWarning triangle and first aid kit

Security

Automatic drive away locking facilityCentral locking switch for all doors, fuel filler cap and luggage compartment
Deadlocking function system to all doorsLocking wheel bolts
Remote control with integrated key with High-gloss Black inlay and M designation and 1 button for open/ close lock, window, open luggage compartmentStart/stop button with comfort go keyless engine start and auto start stop deactivation button
Thatcham Cat.1 alarm and immobiliser 

Trim

Contrast stitching on instrument panel 

Wheels

Reduced rolling resistance tyres
The vehicle information above was correct at time of manufacture. Please speak to the dealership for full current specification.

Technical specification

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro EmissionsEURO 6WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb134
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH147WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL134
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High136WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH153
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL134WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High115
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH125WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL113
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low178WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH193
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL178WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium131
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH139WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL130

Engine and Drive Train

CamshaftDOHCCatalytic ConvertorTrue
CC1499Compression Ratio11.0:1
Cylinder LayoutIN-LINECylinders3
Cylinders - Bore (mm)82Cylinders - Stroke (mm)94.6
Engine CodeB38A15M1Engine LayoutFRONT TRANSVERSE
Fuel DeliveryTWIN TURBOGears7 SPEED
Number of Valves12TransmissionSEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb5.9WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - TEH6.4
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - TEL5.9WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High6
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High - TEH6.7WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High - TEL5.9
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High5.1WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High - TEH5.5
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High - TEL5WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low8.2
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low - TEH8.5WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low - TEL8.2
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium5.8WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium - TEH6.1
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium - TEL5.8WLTP - MPG - Comb47.9
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH44.1WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL47.9
WLTP - MPG - Extra High47.1WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH42.2
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL47.9WLTP - MPG - High55.4
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH51.4WLTP - MPG - High - TEL56.5
WLTP - MPG - Low34.4WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH33.2
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL34.4WLTP - MPG - Medium48.7
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH46.3WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL48.7

General

Badge Engine CC1.5Badge Power136
Coin Descriptioni [136]Coin SeriesM Sport
Generation Mark3Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 0721E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years6Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %83NCAP Child Occupant Protection %87
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 095NCAP Pedestrian Protection %76
NCAP Safety Assist %72Service Interval Frequency - Months24
Service Interval Mileage18000Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage999999
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years3Vehicle Homologation ClassM1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)8.8Engine Power - BHP136
Engine Power - KW100Engine Power - PSTrue
Engine Power - RPM4500Engine Torque - LBS.FT162
Engine Torque - MKG22.4Engine Torque - NM220
Engine Torque - RPM1500Top Speed132

Test Cycles

Emissions Test CycleWLTPRDE Certification LevelRDE 2

Tyres

Alloys?TrueTyre Size Front225/40 R18
Tyre Size Rear225/40 R18Tyre Size SpareTYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel StyleM DOUBLE SPOKE STYLE 819MWheel Type18" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height1434Length4319
Wheelbase2670Width1799
Width (including mirrors)2081 

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)42Gross Vehicle Weight1870
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)1200Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)380
Max. Loading Weight550Max. Roof Load75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked1300Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked695
Minimum Kerbweight1320No. of Seats5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb11.4
The vehicle information above was correct at time of manufacture. Please speak to the dealership for full current specification.

Independent review

Review courtesy of Car and Driving

BMW 1 Series

The third generation 1 Series looks to establish itself as the premium hatch of choice in a hotly-contested sector. Jonathan Crouch drives it.

Ten Second Review

The MK3 version of BMW's 1 Series gets a new platform, a new drive layout and new engines. It's sleeker, lighter, safer, more practical and more efficient than before. And, the company reckons, it's still the most rewarding steer in the premium compact hatch sector. Big claims for an important car.

Background

Front wheel drive and BMW. Once, it was a phrase you'd never hear. But then the Munich maker introduced a front-driven platform into its 2 Series Active Tourer MPV. And now this layout's gone mainstream with the third generation version of the brand's smallest model, the 1 Series hatch. It's not so small these days, especially inside where the switch of drive layouts has freed up more room, particularly in the boot. But will the dynamic change of heart neutralise what has previously been this model line's greatest draw - uniquely rewarding handling? BMW says not - and provides a completely fresh range of engines to further sweeten the pill. On top of that there's a smarter cabin and upgraded safety. Sounds promising.

Driving Experience

Back at the launch of the very first 1 Series model in 2003, rear wheel drive was a non-negotiable part of BMW's engineering fabric. Yet this layout practically compromised both that MK1 model and its 2011 successor. And for what? The Munich maker's own research suggests that over 85% of 1 Series customers have no idea whether the drive wheels are front or rear. And whoever complained about the handling of a front-driven BMW-engineered MINI? If you opt for the brand's xDrive 4WD system of course, none of this will matter, but availability of that depends upon the engine you select, so let's take a look at the various powerplant options, all of them re-developed for this car. BMW expects the 150hp 118d diesel to be the big seller; for black pump variants, there's also a lesser 116hp 116d three cylinder 1.5-litre derivative and a more powerful 190hp 120d 2.0-litre model, the latter only offered with the xDrive system. That 4WD set-up is also a non-negotiable part of the top petrol M135i xDrive hot hatch variant (which offers 306hp), but most customers wanting to fuel from the green pump with this car will choose the 1.5-litre three cylinder 140hp unit powering the base 118i front-driven version. Three different transmissions are on offer, depending on variant. The 116d, the 118d and the 118i get an upgraded 6-speed manual gearbox and the two base three cylinder variants(116d and 118i) can also be ordered with an optional 7-speed Stepronic auto. At the top of the range, the brand's smooth 8-speed Steptronic Sport auto transmission is optional on the 118d and has to be had on the two top xDrive models. If you like the idea of potent 2.0-litre petrol power but find yourself happy with front wheel drive, BMW will offer you the M135i's engine in de-tuned 265hp form in the front-driven 128ti sports variant.

Design and Build

The rather dumpy styling that characterised earlier 1 Series models is all forgotten now; this third generation model is much sleeker, with a more wedged shaped silhouette and a pronounced 'shark nose'. At the front, the BMW kidney grille is larger and, for the first time in this model range, the kidneys merge in the middle. The car features a shorter bonnet and significantly more space than before within a footprint almost identical to that of its predecessor. At 4,319 millimetres, the MK3 1 Series is 5mm shorter, 34mm wider and 13mm higher. The 2,670mm wheelbase meanwhile, is 20 millimetres shorter but despite that, thanks to the switch of drive layouts, there's significantly more cabin space than before. Passenger access is easier, particularly in the rear where there's an extra 33mm of knee room, 13mm more elbow room and 19mm more head room. The luggage compartment capacity rises by 20-litres to 380-litres (or 1,200-litres with the rear seat bench folded down). The minimum width of the luggage compartment has also increased by 67mm. Up-front, BMW's latest 'Live Cockpit Plus' infotainment package is standard giving you an 8.8-inch centre-dash screen and a 5.7-inch instrument cluster display. This set-up includes features such as a Touch Controller, a navigation system, two USB ports for data transfer and a WiFi interface.

Market and Model

Prices open at just over £28,000 and there's only a single five-door body style. For the 118d diesel variant many will want, think from just under £30,000. The top M135i xDrive flagship is priced from just under £41,500 and gets its own specific trim package. If you can't quite stretch to that, try the sporty 128ti, with 265hp, priced at around £37,000. For most other variants, you'll choose between the brand's familiar 'SE', 'Sport' and 'M Sport' designations. As you'd hope given the premium pricing, even the base 'SE' comes with plenty - 16-inch light-alloy wheels for instance. But you'll probably want to upgrade yourself at least to a mid-range 'Sport' model, recognisable by its high-gloss black air inlets and chrome-framed front kidney grille. The 'M Sport' versions feature aerodynamic body styling as well as satin aluminium struts in the kidney grille whilst at this level in the range, the seat upholstery is in Dakota leather with contrast stitching. Across the range, infotainment technology has been boosted by the adoption of the brand's "Hey BMW' 'Intelligent Personal Assistant' which will allow you to operate many of the car's major functions by merely speaking a command. A Head-up display is now optional and extra camera safety kit includes 'Collision & Pedestrian Warning with City Braking' and 'Lane Departure warning' with steering impulse.

Cost of Ownership

The engine changes have been virtually all about improving efficiency. As a result, the volume 118d diesel can return up to 60.1mpg on the WLTP cycle and up to 122g/km of WLTP-rated CO2. For the three cylinder 116d diesel, the figures are up to 61.4mpg and 120g/km. And for the 120d xDrive, you're looking at up to 55.4mpg and up to 135g/km. As for petrol power, well the base three cylinder 118i manages up to 49.6mpg and up to 130g/km, while the top M135i xDrive hot hatch delivers up to 38.2mpg and up to 168g/km. Specify auto transmission and this car can be particularly efficient thanks to intelligent connectivity that enables the two auto gearboxes to adapt their shift strategy according to the planned route and driving situation. If the BMW 1 Series is equipped with Active Cruise Control, both transmissions will factor in the data from this system and the standard Navigation, to avoid unnecessary gear changes in a quick succession of bends. Across the range, efficiency is also aided by coasting and Auto Start Stop functions that take their cue from the data supplied by the navigation system, the front-mounted camera and the sensors for the optional driving assistance systems. The coasting function de-couples the powertrain from the transmission at cruising speeds when the car is running in either its 'Comfort' or 'ECO PRO' driving modes.

Summary

We can't help feeling a little disappointed that BMW's MK3 1 Series has abandoned its unique rear-driven selling point. But at the same time, we can't help being impressed by the way that the Munich maker has managed to retain so much of this car's eager, dynamic character, despite the fundamental engineering changes visited upon it. Sales will also be boosted by the fact that this is the first 1 Series with really sleek looks, proper rear passenger space and a decent boot. And it's far better prepared than its predecessor in terms of media connectivity and camera-driven safety provision. About to choose a Mercedes A-Class or an Audi A3? You really ought to try one of these too. You might be surprised just how much you like it.

Performance
80%
Handling
80%
Comfort
70%
Space
70%
Styling
70%
Build
80%
Value
60%
Equipment
70%
Economy
80%
Depreciation
80%
Insurance
60%

* Depending on the age of the vehicle, MPG and CO2 may be quoted using either NEDC or WLTP testing standards.  Find out more

Figures are provided for comparison purposes. Fuel consumption under real world driving conditions and the CO2 produced will depend upon a number of factors, including any accessories fitted after registration, variations in driving styles, weather conditions and vehicle load.

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47 monthly payments of£399
Deposit£999
Total amount payable£35,058
Fixed interest rate4.5%
Representative APR8.9%
Cash price£27,498
Credit amount£26,499
Contract mileage32,000
Excess mileage charge11.36p per mile
Optional final payment£14,907
Term (months)48

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