BMW 1 SERIES HATCHBACK

Name: BMW 1 SERIES M135 xDrive 5dr Step Auto
Brand: BMW 1 SERIES
SKU: 106191
Availability: InStock

M135 xDrive 5dr Step Auto

12-14 Week Delivery

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Fuel Type Petrol

Mileage 41.50mpg

Co2 173.00g/km

Transmission Automatic

Top Speed 155mph

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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

Mileage 41.50mpg

Co2 173.00g/km

Transmission Automatic

Top Speed 155mph

BMW 1 SERIES Review

- Independent review from Car and Driving

Performance
8
Handling
7
Comfort
7
Space
7
Styling
7
Build
8
Value
5
Equipment
8
Economy
6
Depreciation
5
Insurance
5

BMW's M135 xDrive sharpens up its act in F70 form. Jonathan Crouch drives it.

Ten Second Review

BMW's fourth generation F70-era 1 Series line-up is topped by this potent M135 xDrive hot hatch model. There's a sharper exterior look and a redesigned front-of-cabin experience, but otherwise, things are much as with the previous F40-series version of this model. Which means around 300hp, all-wheel drive and a more mature drive experience than old-school rear-driven 1 Series hot hatches served up.

Background

Once upon a time, a BMW 1 Series hot hatch was a rather unique hot hatch confection, rear driven with a howling straight six engine - a car for the hot hatch cognoscenti. The sort of model a race track instructor would use as his day-to-day drive. But then in 2019 with the introduction of the mainly front-driven F40 version of this car, everything changed. Out went rear wheel drive; in came xDrive AWD and a four cylinder 2.0-litre powerplant for what was then called the 'M135i xDrive'. The replacement F70-era version of this car retains that mechanical set-up, but loses the 'i' from its name (that letter now used to designate BMW's EVs). More importantly, it gains a sharper look and redesigned screen tech. Let's take a closer look.

Driving Experience

As with the previous generation M135i xDrive, this top variant has all-wheel drive, but its 2.0-litre four cylinder engine now offers fractionally less power (6hp less) 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. Oh and when you select 'Sport', the added fake 'Iconic Sound' soundtrack is remarkably satisfying and sporty. It sounds rather less appealing if you turn off the synthesised speaker accompaniment. Like the previous F40 M135i model, this F70 car has Launch Control and a mechanical Torsen limited slip differential to get its grip to the gravel. Which is much the same kind of approach that's on offer from obvious rivals like the Golf R and the Audi S3. There's not the same challenge in driving it that characterised the last decade's pre-2019-era F20 six cylinder model - but then, you might have expected that. This F70 M135 xDrive, like its F40 predecessor, differs from lesser 1 Series variants with its stiffer suspension set-up, which in combination with the 10mm-lower ride height does in truth make the ride somewhat over-firm for our country's terrible tarmac. That's despite the standard inclusion of M Adaptive suspension, which doesn't help much and is only controllable via use of the different drive modes. In our view, you'd be unwise to make the ride even stiffer by paying extra for BMW's 'M Dynamic Pack', which gives you a more focused 'Dynamic Chassis' set-up that the brand says can unlock 'a new character' for this fast hatch. In some ways, even in this standard form, it's already got 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

As you might expect, the top M135 xDrive variant has its own unique 'M Performance' look. There's an M radiator grille with horizontal bars, M exterior mirror caps and four exhaust tailpipes to make this variant instantly recognisable as the top-of-the- range model. This F70-era model gets 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 steering wheel and a leather-free interior; customers can specify 'Econeer' upholstery made up of recycled PET. As before, this M135's interior is set apart by M seat belts and M sports seats. Otherwise, the recipe is as with the base 120 model. This car has the cabin feel of a larger, more luxurious product. Some of that's down to cabin quality - soft-touch surfaces and the sold feel of all the fixtures and fittings matched on a plusher model like this one by things like contrast stitching and intricate 'Extended lighting' door panel strips. Two adults can comfortably fit on the back seats without having to squash in their knees. And out back, there's a decently-sized 380-litre boot (or 1,200-litres with the rear seat bench folded down).

Market and Model

BMW wants around £45,500 for an M135 xDrive. That's £11,000 more than a 120 M Sport - but then you're getting a lot more power and 4WD for that. This M135, as you'd expect, gets all the features you'd find on an ordinary 'M Sport' 1 Series, plus a few more. There's an M rear spoiler, blue M Sport brake calipers and sun protection glass, plus drivers will be pleased to note the inclusion of M adaptive Suspension and an M Quad exhaust system. The M135 can be had with an optional 'M Dynamic Pack', which gives you 19-inch M Forged Y-Spoke wheels, a Dynamic Chassis Set-Up, M Compound Brakes with grey calipers and M Sport seats. As for other 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. On to safety. As well as all the usual airbags, standard 'Active Guard' camera 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. Most of the more sophisticated camera safety features though, cost extra, a few of them in the 'Driving Assistant Plus' pack (£700 more) but most of them in the 'Driving Assistant Professional Pack' (£1,700 more).

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 this 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. Routine maintenance is dictated by 'Condition Based Servicing' that monitors oil level and engine wear, taking into account how long it's been and how far the car has travelled since its previous garage visit. You can check all of this using menus in the 'iDrive' centre-dash display; the centre-dash screen's 'Car' section tells you engine oil level, service requirements and (on a diesel model) your AdBlue level. Plus the car will give you four weeks' notice of when a check-up is needed so you have plenty of time to book it. A TeleServices' feature comes as part of the BMW 'ConnectedDrive' services you can also access through the iDrive infotainment system. Via this, before each service appointment is due, your 1 Series can automatically put in a 'TeleServices' call to your nominated BMW service centre, complete with detailed information on vehicle condition. You'll then get a call to arrange a service appointment, something you'll already have budgeted for if, at the point of original purchase, you opted for one of the two fixed cost 'Service Inclusive' or 'Service Inclusive Plus' packages which cover you for five years or 50,000 miles.

Summary

What you think of the M135 xDrive depends largely on the expectations you approach it with. If what you want is something track-tamed, like a Honda Civic Type-R or the old Hyundai i30N, then you'll probably find it a bit too repressed and buttoned-up for its own good. If, on the other hand, your shopping list in this segment includes AWD models like the Audi S3 or its similarly-engineered cousins, the Volkswagen Golf R or the top version of the CUPRA Leon (all of which share a more powerful 333PS 2.0-litre turbo engine), then you might well find this BMW an admirable alternative. True, compelling isn't the first word that springs to mind when considering the drive experience this car serves up, but it's undeniably impressive. You might, like us, find the ride a little over-firm, but traction out of corners, that thing you had to fight for in the old pre-2019 F20-era 1 Series rear-driven hot hatch model on damp roads, is superb. Plus the four cylinder petrol powerplant is a willing thing and sounds good with its synthesised accompaniment. In summary, the M135 may not be a unique confection. But these days, it's an undeniably more complete one.

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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
Electro hydraulically controlled multi-plate clutch transfers drive to rear axle and with power take-off device located on the front differential.
Energy efficient operating strategy
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
M Sports steering with M135i xDrive specific settings
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
Sporty fast gear shifting in sport mode

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

49 litre fuel tank
Aluminium lightweight construction
Anti roll bar front and rear
Balancer shaft
Double VANOS
Drive Performance Control
Electronic differential lock
Electronic selector lever
Engine cover with M performance designation
High precision injection
Launch control
M Adaptive suspension
M135i specific heavily de-throttled engine intake air guide
M135i specific high-performance cooling package
M135i specific larger turbocharger with integrated divert-air valve
Petrol Particulate Filter
Steptronic transmission with double clutch
Twin tube gas filled shock absorbers with degressive characteristic curve
VALVETRONIC engine management
Variable, stepless and infinitely adjustable distribution of drive torque between the front and rear axles
xDrive intelligent all wheel drive with M135i specific reinforced components

Entertainment

DAB Digital radio
Harman/Kardon surround sound audio system with 12 speakers

Exterior Features

Aluminium inserts with M inscription
Automatic windscreen wipers and automatic headlight
BMW radiator grille with vertical and diagonal kidney bars
Body colour door handles
Body colour roof trims
Cerium grey exterior mirror caps
Direction indicator side lights in exterior mirrors
Electrically adjustable door mirrors
Exhaust tailpipe, Cerium Grey with bevelled finish - twin, round 100mm, left and right split
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 with M135i designation
Green tinted heat protection glazing
Heated rear window
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 Headlights
Lightweight engineering
M Performance specific setup
M rear roof spoiler in high gloss black
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
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 Walknappa leather steering wheel, decorative stitching, badge, pearl chrome finish, thumbnails, red centre and black/red high gloss paddles
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
Pedal covers in stainless steel look
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
Integrated torsen mechanical limited slip differential on front axle
M Sport brakes with blue calipers M designation in front
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

0.104
CO2 (g/km)

154
HC

0.009
HC+NOx

Not Available
Noise Level dB(A)

67
NOx

0.008
Particles

0.0005
Standard Emissions

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

173
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH

185
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL

173
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High

168
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High

148
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low

246
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium

171

Engine and Drive Train

Camshaft

DOHC
Catalytic Convertor

Yes
CC

1998
Compression Ratio

9.5:1
Cylinder Layout

IN-LINE
Cylinders

4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)

82
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)

94.6
Engine Code

B48A20T2
Engine Layout

FRONT TRANSVERSE
Fuel Delivery

TWIN TURBO
Gears

7 SPEED
Number of Valves

16
Transmission

SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

EC Combined (mpg)

41.5
EC Directive 1999/100/EC Applies

No
EC Extra Urban (mpg)

47.1
EC Urban (mpg)

34.4
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb

7.6
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - TEH

8.2
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - TEL

7.6
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High

7.4
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High

6.5
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low

10.8
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium

7.5
WLTP - MPG - Comb

37.2
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH

34.4
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL

37.2
WLTP - MPG - Extra High

38.2
WLTP - MPG - High

43.5
WLTP - MPG - Low

26.2
WLTP - MPG - Medium

37.7

General

Alternative Fuel Qualifying

No
Badge Engine CC

2.0
Badge Power

300
Based On ID

Not Available
Coin Description

xDrive
Coin Series

M135 xDrive
Generation Mark

3
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07

29E
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)

4.9
Engine Power - BHP

300
Engine Power - KW

221
Engine Power - RPM

5750
Engine Torque - LBS.FT

295
Engine Torque - MKG

40.8
Engine Torque - NM

400
Engine Torque - RPM

2000
Top Speed

155

Test Cycles

Emissions Test Cycle

WLTP
RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Alloys?

Yes
Space Saver?

No
Tyre Size Front

225/45 R18
Tyre Size Rear

225/45 R18
Tyre Size Spare

TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style

Y-SPOKE STYLE 975
Wheel Type

18" 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

2100
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)

1200
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)

380
Max. Loading Weight

550
Max. Roof Load

75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked

750
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked

750
Minimum Kerbweight

1550
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	37%	£1335.24	£267.05	£534.10
2027/28	37%	£1335.24	£267.05	£534.10
2028/29	38%	£1371.33	£274.27	£548.53
2029/30	39%	£1407.41	£281.48	£562.97

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