Is BMW E87 reliable?

In the 2020 What Car? Reliability Survey, BMW finished a fair way above Audi, Mercedes and Volkswagen, in joint (with Mazda) 9th place out of the 31 manufacturers sampled. And the 1 Series itself also proved to be one of the more reliable cars in the family car class.

Is BMW 116 a good car?

The BMW 1 Series is one of the best premium hatchbacks on sale, offering a combination of performance, efficiency and driver thrills. The BMW 1 Series may have made the switch to front (and four) wheel drive but this change hasn’t diluted its appeal – the smallest BMW is still great to drive.

Are petrol BMW 1 Series Reliable?

Our most recent reliability survey has placed the 1 Series at the top of the family car class, whereas it more usually finishes around mid-table. Our survey said diesel-engined 1 Series models are twice as dependable as their petrol counterparts; only 5% had a fault, compared with 10% of petrols.

Is BMW 118d a good car?

Reliable and solid. I have had my 118d for about 6months now having bought it second hand. It’s got great spec with the M-Sport kit, updated alloys and more internal extras than I have time to list. It drives brilliantly, if a little bumpy at times but that’s what you get for buying a car with sports suspension.

Is the BMW 120d a good car?

It’s desirable, good to drive and surprisingly cheap to run. It has excellent performance, good ride comfort with best infotainment system in the class. The new 125d also averages 57.6mpg, while CO2 emissions of 129g/km put it in the 19% company car tax band; just one band above the 120d.

What is the fastest 1 Series BMW?

M135i
The fastest 1 Series in the range is the M135i; its 302bhp 2.0-litre engine and standard four-wheel drive are enough for a 0-62mph sprint of just 4.8 seconds – enough to give the Volkswagen Golf R a run for its money. Pick the 128ti and you’ll see 0-62mph in 6.2 seconds.

Is BMW 1 Series worth it?

So, the latest 1 Series is good to drive, comes with some great engines and is high-quality inside. If you like its new looks and aren’t outraged by its driven wheels then you’ll love it. It’s a little bit more expensive than rivals, but why not check out our BMW 1 Series deals pages to see how much you could save?

When should the timing chain be replaced on a BMW 1 Series?

Replacement Guidelines BMW and MINI use Timing Chains in almost every model of engine that they produce.It is recommended to replace your timing chain before failure as repair prices can become very high from internal engine damage. From experience the life of these timing chains are 90,000 miles or 9 years.

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When did the BMW E88 convertible come out?

The E82 was produced until August 2013. The E88 convertible models were produced from 2007 until June 2013. The model range consisted of the 118d, 118i, 120i, 120d, 123d, 125i, 128i and 135i. The E88 uses a fabric roof (unlike the E93 3 Series convertible, which uses a folding metal roof).

What was the first generation of the BMW 1 series?

The first generation of the BMW 1 Series consists of the BMW E81 (3-door hatchback), BMW E82 (coupe), BMW E87 (5-door hatchback) and BMW E88 (convertible) subcompact cars. The E81/E82/E87/E88 generation was produced from 2004 to 2013 and is sometimes collectively referred to as the E8x.

Is the BMW E82 Convertible still in production?

However, the E82/E88 coupes and convertibles remained in production until 2013, when they were replaced by the F22/F23 2 Series models. Initially, BMW considered adopting the Rover R30 design program into the upcoming 1 Series; however, it was eventually decided to develop the 1 Series alongside the E90 3 Series.

What is the gas mileage of a BMW 1 series?

The US Environmental Protection Agency official range is 151 kilometres (94 mi), with an energy consumption of 33 kW·h /100 miles, and the agency rated the ActiveE’s combined fuel economy at 2.3L/100 km (102 miles per gallon gasoline equivalent ).