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73/24 BMW 1 Series 116d M Sport 5dr Step Auto [Live Cockpit Pro]

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£999 Deposit
£389 Per month

Featured specification

Standard specification

Driver Convenience

Active guard plusAttentiveness assist
BMW ConnectedDrive online servicesBMW Teleservices
Check Control warning system for monitoring of lights and door/luggage compartment open warningCruise control with speed limiter
Eco pro modeFront axle single joint with specific axle kinematics to minimise drive influences on steering + provide increased rigidity agile driving behaviour
Integrated owners handbookLane departure warning system
Oil sensor for level and gradeOn board computer
Optimum shift indicatorPersonal Profile
Pull away assistantRigidly mounted rear subframe - Multi link construction with separate spring / damper configuration and excellent driving characteristics
Speed limit Info including no-overtaking indicator 

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

AdBlue tankAluminium lightweight construction
Anti roll bar front and rearBalancer shaft
Diesel particulate filterDrive Performance Control
Electronic differential lockM sport suspension
Single turbo charger with variable vane geometryTwin tube gas filled shock absorbers with degressive characteristic curve

Entertainment

DAB 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 capsBody colour roof trims
Chrome 'M' logo side designationChrome exhaust twin tailpipes round 90mm in left
Chrome kidney grille frame with Satin Aluminium strutsDirection indicator side lights in exterior mirrors
Electrically adjustable exterior mirror with mirror adjustment switch on drivers armrest and aspheric on driver side, convex on passenger sideFading support
Folding side mirrors with auto dimming/folding wing mirrors with auto dimmingFollow 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
High gloss shadowline window frame, Recess cover mirror frames and B/C pillar embelisher trimHigh level third brake light
Integrated front windscreen with washer jetsLED daytime running lights
LED eyebrow turn indicatorsLED front fog lights
Lightweight engineeringMatt black air guide grilles
Matt black wheel arch trimModel designation on electric bootlid
Nearside reverse light in rear light clusterPreparation for high beam assistant
Rear fog lightsRear side wing doors
Rear window wiperShark fin antenna
Trailer stabilisation logicVisible VIN plate
Welcome lighting 

Interior Features

12V power socket in front centre console with blanking plug3 rear seat head restraints
3 seat bench in 2nd row3 spoke sports leather steering wheel with black leather and stitching, pearl chrome decorative finish, specific M Badge
Anthracite headliningBlack boot net with lashing eyes
Cargo function on 2nd seat rowChild seat ISOFIX attachment for two outer rear seats and front passenger seat with anchorage points
Conditioned based serviceDriver and front passenger backrest net on rear
Driver and front passenger seat heatingDriver side folding compartment in instrument panel
Folding rear clothes hookFour grab handles integrated in roof lining
Front and rear door pockets with bottle holdersFront and rear side armrest integrated into door trim
Front armrestFront sports seats
Glove compartmentHeight adjustable front head restraints
Luggage compartment for bag hooks on left and right, foldable luggage compartment liner and four lashing eyeletsManual adjust steering wheel
Multi-function controls for steering wheelSingle front passenger seat
Storage compartment in centre consoleStorage compartment in luggage compartment
Stowage of the parcel shelf in luggage compartment trimSun visors with vanity mirrors and insert tab
Two front centre console cupholdersTwo zone automatic air conditioning
Type C two USB ports in rear centre consoleVelour floor mats

Packs

Additional interior lighting pack - 1 SeriesBMW live cockpit professional pack- 1 Series
Connected pack professional - 1 SeriesInterior lights pack - 1 Series
M 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 and rear curtain head protection, front side, manual deactivation of front passenger airbagAnti lock braking system (ABS) with brake assist
BMW emergency callBrake drying
Braking readinessChild proof locking system in rear door
City braking functionComfort modes
Cornering brake controlCrash sensor activating of airbags,Unlocking doors,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 including automatic hold function
Front and rear disc brakesSeatbelt warning
Side impact protectionTyre pressure monitoring system
Warning triangle and first aid kit 

Security

Central locking switch for all doors, fuel filler cap and luggage compartmentDeadlocking function system to all doors
Drive away locking system on all doors and luggage compartment with de-activated in iDrive settingsIncorrect fuel protection system
Locking wheel boltsRemote 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 buttonThatcham Cat.1 alarm and immobiliser
Wheel slip limitation close to the actuator (ARB) 

Trim

Contrast stitching on instrument panel 

Wheels

18" Burnished M double spoke bi-colour alloy wheels finished in orbit grey - style 819MElectrically powered 12V compressor
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

NOx0.03Standard Euro EmissionsEURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb125WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH140
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL125WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High129
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High108WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low157
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium125 

Engine and Drive Train

CamshaftDOHCCatalytic ConvertorTrue
CC1496Compression Ratio16.5:1
Cylinder LayoutIN-LINECylinders3
Cylinders - Bore (mm)84Cylinders - Stroke (mm)90
Engine CodeB37C15U1Engine LayoutFRONT TRANSVERSE
Fuel DeliveryCOMMON RAILGears7 SPEED
Number of Valves12TransmissionSEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb4.8WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - TEH5.3
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - TEL4.8WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High4.9
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High4.1WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low6
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium4.8WLTP - MPG - Comb58.9
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH53.3WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL58.9
WLTP - MPG - Extra High57.6WLTP - MPG - High68.9
WLTP - MPG - Low47.1WLTP - MPG - Medium58.9

General

AdBlueTrueBadge Engine CC1.5
Badge Power116Coin Descriptiond
Coin SeriesM Sport [LCP]Generation Mark3
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 0717EManufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years6
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years3NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %83
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %87NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 095
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %76NCAP Safety Assist %72
Service Interval Frequency - Months24Service Interval Mileage15000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage999999Standard manufacturers warranty - Years3
Vehicle Homologation ClassM1 

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)10.1Engine Power - BHP116
Engine Power - KW85Engine Power - PSTrue
Engine Power - RPM4000Engine Torque - LBS.FT199
Engine Torque - MKG27.5Engine Torque - NM270
Engine Torque - RPM1750Top Speed124

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 Weight1940
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)1200Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)380
Max. Loading Weight555Max. Roof Load75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked1300Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked730
Minimum Kerbweight1385No. 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 fourth generation 1 Series looks to establish itself as the premium hatch of choice in a hotly-contested sector. Jonathan Crouch takes a look.

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 two 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 form now, following the decision to ditch diesel and restrict the mainstream 1 Series line-up to just a single '120' variant (note the lack of an 'i', that letter now deleted because these days, 'i' in BMW-speak designates electric tech). This base variant uses a 1.5-litre mild hybrid three cylinder petrol engine developing 170hp and 280Nm of torque and can now 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. 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 only other 1 Series variant to have survived the cull of derivatives is the top M135 xDrive hot hatch flagship model. As previously, this has all-wheel drive, but now offers fractionally less power than before, 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.

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 under £30,000 for the 120: you'll need around £41,000 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. The optional 'Tech Plus Package' includes the 'BMW Live Cockpit Professional' package with a BMW Head-Up Display and Augmented View on the Control Display as well as the useful 'Parking Assistant Plus' feature. The 'Tech Package' includes a wireless charging mat, 'Comfort Access' keyless entry, logo projection from the exterior mirrors, an automatic dimming interior mirror and adaptive LED headlights. Further optional equipment choices also include 2-zone automatic air conditioning, a panoramic glass roof and the Harman Kardon sound system which is standard on the BMW M135 xDrive. 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. The three cylinder 48V mild hybrid petrol engine used by the 120 model is from the latest generation of BMW Group modular engines and delivers up to 53.2mpg on the combined cycle and up to 135g/km of CO2 emissions. As usual with mild hybrid tech, 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. The M135 records up to 37.1mpg on the combined cycle and up to 174g/km of CO2. 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. On to the warranty package. BMW's warranty only lasts for three years but it includes an Emergency breakdown service and at least it isn't mileage limited - unlike the comparable package you'd get as standard with a rival Audi. You can of course extent the warranty with either monthly or annual payments. There's a three year paintwork warranty and the usual 12 year anti-corrosion warranty.

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 version of this car first arrived back in 2019 - but the market seems well used to that now. Whether the dramatically slimmed-down 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.

Performance
70%
Handling
80%
Comfort
70%
Space
70%
Styling
70%
Build
80%
Value
60%
Equipment
70%
Economy
70%
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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48 monthly payments of£389
Deposit£999
Total amount payable£32,397
Fixed interest rate4.5%
Representative APR8.9%
Cash price£25,898
Credit amount£24,899
Contract mileage32,000
Excess mileage charge9.75p per mile
Optional final payment£12,726
Term (months)49

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