It’s taken the latest, front-wheel-drive-based 1-series, with its wonky ... technical director at BMW specialist Birds, to buy a late-model BMW M140i. Frustrated by the direction in which ...

The BMW 1 Series has the maximum five-star ANCAP rating, but this was awarded in 2011 and a lot has changed since then – particularly expected levels of safety. For child seats you’ll find two ISOFIX ...

Since the retirement of the glorious second-generation F20 BMW M140i, with its magnificent B58 straight-six turbo and rear-wheel drive configuration, many ...

Unlike the BMW 128ti, a direct rival for the Golf GTI, the M140i is rear-wheel drive. Combined with 50:50 weight distribution, it has an engaging, well-balanced feel. A 3.0-litre straight-six mill ...

The 125i’s official fuel consumption is also 5.9L/100km. It’s not surprising that the M140i, with its 3.0-litre six-cylinder turbo-petrol engine, is the least fuel efficient but its official figure of ...

The successor to the impressive M135i and M235i now has more power, more torque and is called the M140i and M240i ... goes just as quick as the automatic 1 series, but the automatic M240i ...

The BMW 1 Series is a striking luxury hatch with a sporty twist, setting the tone for the wider BMW brand beyond. Available with punchy turbocharged engines, and front- or all-wheel drive ...

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Is the BMW 1 Series a good car? The BMW 1 Series remains a solid entry in the premium hatchback segment thanks to its dynamic driving experience, well-built cabin and strong efficiency.