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    2016 BMW 1 Series

    Used from

    $36,900 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Very Good

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    3.8 - 8 L / 100km

    About the BMW 1 Series

    The 2016 BMW 1 Series is a Small Luxury offered in a 5D hatchback body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $36,900 for the Sport Line variant and topping out at $62,900 for the Base.

    There are 4 variants of the 1 Series available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2016.

    Engine options include 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (160kW/310Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (110kW/320Nm), 1.6L turbo petrol direct injection (130kW/250Nm), 1.5L turbo petrol direct injection (100kW/220Nm) and 3.0L turbo petrol direct injection (240kW/450Nm). Available with 8-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    The 2016 1 Series was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    CarExpert Rating
    Very Good
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    Power to Weight
    72.71 - 161.53 kW/t
    60.54 kW/t
    182.72 kW/t
    Boot Space
    360 litres
    260 litres
    488 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    3.8 - 8 L/100km
    0.6 L/100km
    8.13 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    650 - 1,368 km
    617 km
    1,368 km
    Price
    $36,900 - $62,900
    $36,500
    $78,900
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    4 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    999,999 km
    100,000 km
    999,999 km
    Years on Sale
    21 years
    3 years
    29 years
    Service Interval
    No Data
    12 months
    12 months

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    2016 BMW 1 Series Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the BMW 1 Series

    Sport Line

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 1
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 6
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Driver Monitor
      • Pedestrian & Cyclist Avoidance System
    • Audio system
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Rigid
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Display screen
      • Number: 1
      • Screen Size (in): 6.5
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 1
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Thigh Support Type: Manual
      • Type: Sports
    • Head rests
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Halogen
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 40.1
      • Headroom Front: 1018
      • Headroom Rear (in): 38.3
      • Headroom Rear: 972
      • Hip Room Front (in): 55.1
      • Hip Room Front: 1400
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 55.8
      • Hip Room Rear: 1417
      • Leg Room Front (in): 41.5
      • Leg Room Front: 1055
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 33.0
      • Leg Room Rear: 837
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 54.6
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1386
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 53.8
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1366
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Electronic
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
      • On Dash: Piano Black
      • On Doors: Piano Black
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy Look
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 6.5
      • Traffic Info
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Automatic
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Telematics
      • Advanced Auto Collision Notification
      • Connection Type: Via Sim In Vehicle
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Navigation System
      • Includes Phone Functions
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 144
    • Warranty powertrain - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    Urban Line

    Adds to Sport Line:
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Type: Bucket
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    Removes from Sport Line:
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 1
      • Thigh Support Type: Manual
      • Type: Sports
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth

    M Sport

    Adds to Urban Line:
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Auto-dimming
      • Dipping For Reversing: Automatic
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Stability Control
      • Includes Steering
      • Includes Traction Control
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 1
      • Thigh Support Type: Manual
      • Type: Sports
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy
      • On Dash: Alloy
      • On Doors: Alloy
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
      • On Handbrake Grip: Leather
    • Power steering
      • Active Rack
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Suede
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    Removes from Urban Line:
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Type: Bucket
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
      • On Dash: Piano Black
      • On Doors: Piano Black
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy Look
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather

    Base

    Adds to M Sport:
    • Air conditioning
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Audio system
      • Digital Radio
      • In-dash Dvd
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 8.8
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Alloy
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Suspension
    • Entertainment display screen
      • Dvd
      • Screen Size (in): 8.8
    • Headlight control
      • Active High Beam
      • Directional Headlights
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Led
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Led
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Internal Memory /HD
      • Storage Capacity (gb): 20.00
    • Navigational systems
      • Screen Size (in): 8.8
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Responsive suspension
      • Driver Selectable
      • Type: Electronic
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 7
    Removes from M Sport:
    • Air conditioning
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 1
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 6.5
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Halogen
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Navigational systems
      • Screen Size (in): 6.5
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Suede
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    See all 2016 BMW 1 Series Specs

    2016 BMW 1 Series Dimensions

    1430mm
    1765mm
    4324mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2016 BMW 1 Series Dimensions

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    2016 BMW 1 Series Fuel Economy

    There are 8 different fuel economy figures for the BMW 1 Series

    The most fuel efficient BMW 1 Series is the M Sport with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 3.8L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The BMW 1 Series that uses the most amount of fuel is the Base with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 3.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 8L 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.

    See all BMW 1 Series Fuel Economy

    2016 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.

    Next Steps

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    BMW 1 Series FAQs

    The cheapest BMW 1 Series is the Sport Line that starts from $36,900.

    The most expensive BMW 1 Series is the Base that starts from $62,900.

    The best towing capacity of a BMW 1 Series is 1500 kg offered by the following variants: Sport Line, Urban Line and M Sport.

    The largest BMW 1 Series is the M Sport which measures 1765mm wide, 4329mm in length and sits 1440mm tall.

    The most powerful BMW 1 Series is the Base which has 240kW 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 Base which weighs 2015 kg (kerb weight).

    The BMW 1 Series may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes premium unleaded or diesel.