About the BMW 1 Series
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2012 BMW 1 Series is a Small Luxury offered in 5D hatchback, 2D coupe and 2D convertible body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $36,900 for the Base variant and topping out at $99,900 for the M.
There are 9 variants of the 1 Series available in Australia and this generation went on sale in October of 2011.
Engine options include 1.6L turbo petrol direct injection (125kW/250Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (105kW/320Nm), 3.0L petrol direct injection (160kW/270Nm), 2.0L petrol direct injection (115kW/200Nm), 3.0L turbo petrol direct injection (225kW/400Nm) and 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (160kW/310Nm). Available with 8-speed automatic, 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic or manual transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
The 2012 1 Series was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
2012 BMW 1 Series Price
Sport Line
M Sport
Urban Line
M Sport Innovations Pack
Innovations Pack
M Sport Plus
Base
Sport
Configuration | Price From* |
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3.0L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $82,500 |
3.0L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $85,465 |
M
Configuration | Price From* |
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3.0L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $99,900 |
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2012 BMW 1 Series Specs
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2012 BMW 1 Series Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2012 BMW 1 Series Fuel Economy
There are 18 different fuel economy figures for the BMW 1 Series
The most fuel efficient BMW 1 Series is the Sport Line with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 4.5L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The BMW 1 Series that uses the most amount of fuel is the M with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 3.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 9.6L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the BMW 1 Series variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
BMW 1 Series | Fuel Type | Combined |
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1.6L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 5.9 L/100km |
2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, RWD | Diesel | 4.5 L/100km |
1.6L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 5.9 L/100km |
2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 6.6 L/100km |
2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 6.6 L/100km |
2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, RWD | Diesel | 4.5 L/100km |
2012 BMW 1 Series Warranty
What is the warranty on a BMW 1 Series?
The BMW 1 Series offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
BMW 1 Series FAQs
The cheapest BMW 1 Series is the Base that starts from $36,900.
The most expensive BMW 1 Series is the M that starts from $99,900.
The best towing capacity of a BMW 1 Series is 1200 kg offered by the following variants: Base, M Sport Plus, M Sport, Innovations Pack and M Sport Innovations Pack.
The largest BMW 1 Series is the M which measures 1803mm wide, 4380mm in length and sits 1420mm tall.
The most powerful BMW 1 Series is the M which has 250kW of power from its 3.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.
The BMW 1 Series is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest BMW 1 Series is the Sport which weighs 2040 kg (kerb weight).
The BMW 1 Series may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes premium unleaded or diesel.