BMW 1 SERIES HATCHBACK

Name: BMW 1 SERIES 120 M Sport Pro 5dr Step Auto
Brand: BMW 1 SERIES
SKU: 110657
Availability: InStock

120 M Sport Pro 5dr Step Auto

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Fuel Type Petrol

Co2 125.00g/km

Transmission Automatic

Top Speed 140mph

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Lease Type

Personal Business

Contract Length

Initial Rental

Annual Mileage

Maintenance

An excess mileage charge will apply if you exceed the contracted mileage. The exact charge will be confirmed on the official quotation prior to your acceptance to proceed.

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Fuel Type Petrol

Co2 125.00g/km

Transmission Automatic

Top Speed 140mph

BMW 1 SERIES Review

- Independent review from Car and Driving

Performance
7
Handling
8
Comfort
7
Space
7
Styling
7
Build
8
Value
6
Equipment
7
Economy
7
Depreciation
8
Insurance
6

The fourth 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

BMW has evolved its F40 1 Series small hatch into this fourth generation F70-series model. Changes include smarter looks, a redesigned interior and upgraded media connectivity. Plus, the company reckons, it's still the most rewarding steer in the premium compact hatch sector. Big claims for an important car.

Background

With cars, generations come and go - and some of them aren't really generations at all. Take the model we look at here, an F70-era design which BMW refers to as the 'fourth generation 1 Series'. Actually, it's merely a heavy facelift of the MK3 design that arrived in 2019, an F40 contender significant because it switched the range into line with its two most immediate rivals in the segment for compact premium-badged hatches - Audi's A3 Sportback and the Mercedes A-Class. The current versions of both of those cars have been very lightly updated in recent times; BMW hopes this more far-reaching package of changes will make the 1 Series stand out. There's smarter looks, big cabin updates and a considerable slimming down of a model range that can only now be had in petrol-powered automatic form, with a choice of just three engines. The result is the simplest 1 Series line-up we've had since this car first arrived back in 2004. Let's take a closer look.

Driving Experience

Back in 2019, this 1 Series switched to front-wheel drive, but did so in a very BMW kind of way. Well it only comes in one front-driven guise now - in the form of the base 120 model. This uses a 1.5-litre mild hybrid three cylinder petrol engine developing 170hp and 280Nm of torque and can only be had with 7-speed Steptronic dual clutch auto transmission. It's an eager enough little unit, dispatching 62mph in 7.8s en route to 140mph. The alternative 123 xDrive derivative offers 4WD and uses a four cylinder unit featuring 48V mild hybrid technology resulting in a system output of 218hp, meaning 62mph from rest in 6.3s. There's now no diesel option in the range. With this improved 1 Series, BMW says increased body structure agility, optimised kinematics, highly preloaded anti roll bar mounts and new shock absorber technology have improved drivability. And the caster of the front wheels has been increased by 20%, ensuring particularly stable directional stability and optimised steering feedback. Overall though, don't expect the drive experience to be much different, with its grippy confident sense of purpose that rivals can't quite match and precise, accurate steering. That's helped by an engineering balance that gets within a fraction of achieving perfect 50:50 front-to-rear weight distribution. The ultimate 1 Series remains the top M135 xDrive hot hatch flagship model. As with the previous generation M135i xDrive, this top variant has all-wheel drive, but now offers fractionally less power than its predecessor, though the 300hp output isn't much different, so the 4.9s 0-62mph sprint time is only a tenth slower than the old model. Top speed remains electronically limited to 155mph. The car has a more focused character than it had before, courtesy of quite a few subtle engineering tweaks. At the front, the subframe features an extra couple of bracing bars for extra steering accuracy and the electrically assisted rack features a quick ratio of 14:1 (the standard 120 model is set at 15:1). Finally, the brake master cylinder is bigger than that of a more ordinary 1 Series for better response and more consistent pedal pressure.

Design and Build

You'd clearly recognise this as an revolution of the F40 front-driven 1 Series, but the changes are undoubtedly significant. There's a sleeker nose, which sees swept-back headlights frame kidney grilles that now lose the previous colour-coded central strake, merging instead to form a single, large vertical panel. In profile, a previous owner will notice the embossed number '1' on the C-pillar incorporated within the use brand 'Hofmeister kink' over the rear wheel. And at the back, there are revised LED light clusters and a restyled bumper. The dimensions have changed a surprising amount, this 'MK4' car 42mm longer and 25mm taller than its predecessor. Even bigger changes feature inside, where the cabin gains a single piece curved infotainment display made up of a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and a 10.7-inch centre screen, the latter running the brand's latest OS9 software. This features 'Quick Select' on-screen short-cut functions, which further reduce the dashboard button count. Other changes include redesigned seats, a new Sport steering wheel and a leather-free interior; customers can specify 'Econeer' upholstery made up of recycled PET. As usual in this class, rear seat space is at a bit of a premium, but a couple of adults should fit okay on most journeys and it's far better than the pre-2019 era rear-driven versions of this car. Boot capacity is still rated at 380-litres (or 1,200-litres with the rear seat bench folded down).

Market and Model

Prices open at just over £32,500 for the 120: you'll need around £45,500 for the M135 xDrive. That's a bit of a price jump from before, but automatic transmission's now standard and you do get more equipment. This includes automatic air conditioning, an alarm system, electrically folding exterior mirrors, LED headlights, heated front seats and the 'BMW Live Cockpit Plus' package including the BMW Maps cloud-based navigation system across all models. The 120 'M Sport' and M135 xDrive models also benefit from Sport seats, Adaptive suspension and 18-inch alloy wheels alongside a wide range of other features. As for options, well your dealer is going to want you to add the 'Technology Pack' which gets you Adaptive LED headlights with a High-beam assistant, 'Comfort Access' keyless entry, an anti-dazzle rear view mirror and a wireless charging mat. The 'Technology Plus Pack' gives you all this, along with a Head-up display, the upgraded BMW Live Cockpit Professional cabin screen system and a 'Parking Assistant Plus' set-up that'll automatically park the car for you. Further optional equipment choices also include 2-zone automatic air conditioning, a panoramic glass roof and a Harman Kardon sound system. Standard drive assist features include the 'Driving Assistant' package with front collision warning, Lane Departure Warning, Exit Warning and Traffic Sign Recognition, as well as the brand's 'Parking Assistant with Reversing Assistant' package. Extra cost assist features include Steering and Lane Control Assist, Automatic Speed Limit Assist and route guidance when using Active Cruise Control with its Stop & Go function. The 'Parking Assistant Professional' package is also available, allowing parking and manoeuvring to be controlled by smartphone.

Cost of Ownership

BMW isn't developing any more combustion engines but it's doing its best to improve efficiency on the fossil-fuelled units it already has. Even the top M135 xDrive manages up to 37.1mpg on the combined cycle and up to 174g/km of CO2; which is vastly better than what you'd get from a rival Audi S3 or Mercedes A 35. If you can't quite stretch to an M135, the 123 xDrive is worth a look, fast but notably more frugal, managing up to 47.9mpg and up to 135g/km. The big 1 Series business for BMW will be done with the base 120. Its three cylinder 48V mild hybrid petrol engine is from the latest generation of BMW Group modular engines and delivers up to 53.2mpg on the combined cycle and up to 121g/km of CO2 emissions. To give you some class perspective, that exactly matches the returns of a rival Audi A3 Sportback 35TFSI (which has 20hp less) and is about 10% better than you'd get from a rival Mercedes A 200. All these cars use mild hybrid tech for their petrol engines, it's all relatively ineffectual and it all works much the same way; there's a tiny battery that stores energy from regenerative braking, which is then used to aid acceleration and run the engine stop start system.

Summary

This enhanced 1 Series will be more difficult to ignore for those who might otherwise have chosen an Audi or Mercedes in this segment. The cabin's far smarter than it was. And this model is certainly far better prepared than its predecessor in terms of media connectivity and camera-driven safety provision. Now, you'd be able to down-size into it far more easily if it was necessary to do so from a larger BMW model. That would probably mean a switch from rear wheel drive to the front-driven format that seemed so different when the earlier F40 version of this car first arrived back in 2019 - but the market seems well used to that now. Whether the dramatically slimmed-down F70 1 Series model range will go down quite as well is another question. Overall though, 'der Einzer' has become a whole lot more competitive in this guise. About to choose a Mercedes A-Class, an Audi A3 or even a plusher VW Golf? You really ought to try one of these too. You might be surprised just how much you like it.

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Standard Equipment

Technical Data

Options

Driver Convenience

4G LTE connectivity
Attentiveness assist
Bluetooth / WiFi interface for wireless connection of mobile terminal devices and audio streaming
BMW ConnectedDrive online services
BMW Live Cockpit Plus with 10.25" instrument cluster and 10.7" display
BMW remote services
BMW Teleservices
Check Control warning system for monitoring of lights and door/luggage compartment open warning
Cruise control with braking function
Eco pro mode
Electric power steering with Servotronic steering optimised at all speed ranges
Flat airvents in instrument panel with adjustable slats
Front and rear parking sensors
Front axle single joint with specific axle kinematics to minimise drive influences on steering + provide increased rigidity agile driving behaviour
Gearshift time display in manual mode
Integrated owners handbook
My modes (Personal / Efficient / Sport)
Oil sensor for level and grade
On board computer
Optimum shift indicator
Personal e-SIM
Personal Profile
Pull away assistant
Rigidly mounted rear subframe - Multi link construction with separate spring / damper configuration and excellent driving characteristics
Smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay and Android auto
Speed limiter

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

49 litre fuel tank
Aluminium lightweight construction
Anti roll bar front and rear
Balancer shaft
Double VANOS twin scroll turbocharging system
Drive Performance Control
Electronic differential lock
Electronic selector lever
High precision injection
M Adaptive suspension
Petrol Particulate Filter
Steptronic transmission with double clutch
Twin tube gas filled shock absorbers with degressive characteristic curve
VALVETRONIC engine management

Entertainment

DAB Digital radio

Exterior Features

Aluminium inserts with M inscription
Automatic windscreen wipers and automatic headlight
BMW individual high gloss shadow line with extended content
BMW radiator grille with vertical and diagonal kidney bars
Body colour door handles
Body colour roof trims
Chrome 'M' logo side designation
Chrome exhaust twin tailpipes round 90mm in left
Direction indicator side lights in exterior mirrors
Electrically adjustable door mirrors
Exterior M sport design elements
Fading support
Follow me home headlights
Front and rear electric windows with open and close fingertip control, anti trap facility and comfort closing
Front bumper panel with M specific design in vehicle colour with inserts in black high gloss
Front door sill finishers in black plastic with M designation in metallic look
Green tinted heat protection glazing
Heated rear window
High gloss black exterior mirrors
High gloss shadowline window frame, Recess cover mirror frames and B/C pillar embelisher trim
High level third brake light
Integrated front windscreen with washer jets
LED daytime running lights
LED eyebrow turn indicators
LED front fog lights
LED Headlights
Lightweight engineering
M light shadowline - Dark design of selected elements of the headlight and rear lights
M rear roof spoiler
Matt black air guide grilles
Matt black wheel arch trim
Model badge on tailgate right
Nearside reverse light in rear light cluster
Power folding and heated door mirrors
Preparation for high beam assistant
Rain sensor
Rear bumper panel with M-specific design in vehicle colour with inserts in black high gloss
Rear fog lights
Rear side wing doors
Rear window wiper
Shark fin antenna
Side sill covers with M specific design in body colour
Sun protection glass
Trailer stabilisation logic
Visible VIN plate
Welcome lighting

Interior Features

12V power socket in front centre console with blanking plug
3 rear seat head restraints
3 seat bench in 2nd row
3 spoke black walknappa M leather steering with black stitching, shift paddled boost inscription, shaped thumb rests, specific M Badge
Anthracite front and rear floor mats
Anthracite headlining
Black boot net with lashing eyes
Cargo function on 2nd seat row
Child seat ISOFIX attachment for two outer rear seats and front passenger seat with anchorage points
Conditioned based service
Driver and front passenger backrest net on rear
Driver and front passenger seat heating
Driver side folding compartment in instrument panel
Dual zone automatic air conditioning with extended contents
Folding rear clothes hook
Footrest and pedals in black plastic
Four grab handles integrated in roof lining
Front and rear door pockets with bottle holders
Front and rear side armrest integrated into door trim
Front armrest with storage compartment
Glove compartment
Height adjustable front head restraints
Luggage compartment for bag hooks on left and right, foldable luggage compartment liner and four lashing eyelets
Manual adjust steering wheel
Multi-function controls for steering wheel
Rear armrest integrated in door trim panel
Rear seat backrest with manual 60:40 split folding with 3 top tether clips integrated on rear of seat panels
Single front passenger seat
Storage compartment in centre console
Storage compartment in luggage compartment
Stowage of the parcel shelf in luggage compartment trim
Sun visors with vanity mirrors and insert tab
Two front centre console cupholders
Type C two USB ports in rear centre console
Upper retaining strap integrated into backrest rear panels

Packs

Active Guard pack - 1 Series
Interior lights pack - 1 Series
Parking assistant pack - 1 Series

Passive Safety

2 tone horn
3 point seatbelts on all seats, front pyrotechnic belt tensioners, stopper and belt force limiters, rear coded belt buckles
Airbags - Front driver/passenger, front and rear curtain head protection, front side, manual deactivation of front passenger airbag
Anti lock braking system (ABS) with brake assist
BMW emergency call
Brake drying
Braking readiness
Child proof locking system in rear door
Comfort modes
Cornering brake control
Crash sensor activating of airbags, Unlocking doors, hazard warning lights, interior light, safety battery terminal
Driver and front passenger seat belt security check
Dynamic stability control + (DSC+)
Dynamic Traction Control - DTC
Electrically operated hand brake including automatic hold function
Front and rear disc brakes
M Seatbelts
Seatbelt warning
Side impact protection
Tyre pressure monitoring system
Warning triangle and first aid kit

Security

Central locking switch for all doors, fuel filler cap and luggage compartment
Deadlocking function system to all doors
Drive away locking system on all doors and luggage compartment with de-activated in iDrive settings
Locking 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 compartment
Start/stop button illuminated in centre console with keyless engine start and auto start stop deactivation button
Thatcham Cat.1 alarm and immobiliser
Wheel slip limitation close to the actuator (ARB)

Trim

Contrast stitching on instrument panel

Wheels

Reduced rolling resistance tyres
Tyre repair kit plus - tyre sealant, autonomous power supply via rechargeable battery, wheel attachment via magnets & mounting pin, auto tyre filling

Emissions - ICE

CO

0.124
HC

0.005
HC+NOx

Not Available
Noise Level dB(A)

67
NOx

0.004
Particles

0.0002
Standard Emissions

EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb

127
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH

130
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL

125
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High

130
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High

109
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low

171
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium

119

Engine and Drive Train

Camshaft

DOHC
Catalytic Convertor

Yes
CC

1499
Compression Ratio

11.1:1
Cylinder Layout

IN-LINE
Cylinders

3
Cylinders - Bore (mm)

82
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)

94.6
Engine Code

B38A15M2
Engine Layout

FRONT TRANSVERSE
Fuel Delivery

TWIN TURBO
Gears

7 SPEED
Number of Valves

12
Transmission

SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

EC Directive 1999/100/EC Applies

No
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb

5.6
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - TEH

5.8
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - TEL

5.5
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High

5.8
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High

4.8
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low

7.5
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium

5.2
WLTP - MPG - Comb

50.4
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH

48.7
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL

51.4
WLTP - MPG - Extra High

48.7
WLTP - MPG - High

58.9
WLTP - MPG - Low

37.7
WLTP - MPG - Medium

54.3

General

Alternative Fuel Qualifying

Yes
Badge Engine CC

1.5
Badge Power

156
Based On ID

Not Available
Coin Description

Not Available
Coin Series

M Sport Pro
Generation Mark

3
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07

22E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years

6
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years

3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %

78
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %

84
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09

4
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %

85
NCAP Safety Assist %

80
Did at least one aspect of this vehicle's safety give cause for concern?

No
Service Interval Frequency - Months

24
Service Interval Mileage

18000
Special Edition

No
Special Order

No
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage

Unlimited
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years

3
Timing Belt Interval Frequency - Months

Not Available
Timing Belt Interval Mileage

Not Available
Vehicle Homologation Class

M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)

7.8
Engine Power - BHP

156
Engine Power - KW

115
Engine Power - RPM

5000
Engine Torque - LBS.FT

207
Engine Torque - MKG

28.6
Engine Torque - NM

280
Engine Torque - RPM

1500
Top Speed

140

Test Cycles

Emissions Test Cycle

WLTP
RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Alloys?

Yes
Space Saver?

No
Tyre Size Front

225/40 R19
Tyre Size Rear

225/40 R19
Tyre Size Spare

TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style

Y-SPOKE STYLE 976
Wheel Type

19" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height

1459
Height (including roof rails)

Not Available
Length

4361
Wheelbase

2670
Width

1800
Width (including mirrors)

2072

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

49
Gross Vehicle Weight

1990
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)

1135
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)

300
Max. Loading Weight

565
Max. Roof Load

75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked

1300
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked

750
Minimum Kerbweight

1425
No. of Seats

5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb

11.7

Company car tax calculator

Tax Year	BIK	BIK Value	Tax Payable at 20%	Tax Payable at 40%
2026/27	31%	£956.61	£191.32	£382.64
2027/28	31%	£956.61	£191.32	£382.64
2028/29	32%	£987.47	£197.49	£394.99
2029/30	33%	£1018.33	£203.67	£407.33

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