The BMW 1 hatchback (I E87) was put into production in 2004, rolled off the assembly line in 2012. Today, on the used car market, these cars cost, on average, 500,000 rubles.
BMW 1 is small car. Outwardly and technically, it stands out from a number of comfortable representative German cars Bavarian production.
A little about the characteristics
The hatchback has the most sporty fit, in which even a two-meter driver will be comfortable driving a car. The seats here are with adjustable lateral support, and the steering wheel is small in diameter, with a wide rim.
As for the rear seats - they are not designed for a comfortable ride. There is little space in the back - both in height and forward.
The engine in the German "penny" is located just behind the front axle. The main feature of the hatchback is the even distribution of weight between the front and rear axles.
All this along with rear wheel drive makes driving a car close to sporty, comparable even to driving a kart. The compact car “clings” to dry asphalt quite well. But when driving at high speeds and on wet surfaces, it can feel unmanageable.
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What units are in BMW 1 (I E87)
The BMW 1 (I E87) has a huge range of petrol and diesel engines:
- BMW 116i - 1.6l, 115 hp, 5 manual transmission
- BMW 116i - 1.6l, 115 hp, 6 speed manual
- BMW 118d - 2.0L, 122 HP, 6MKPP,
- BMW 118i - 2.0L, 129 HP, 5MKPP
- BMW 118i - 2.0l, 129 hp, 6automatic transmission
- BMW 118i - 2.0L, 129 HP, 6MKPP
- BMW 120d - 2.0L, 163 HP, 6MKPP
- BMW 120d - 2.0l, 163 hp, 6automatic transmission
- BMW 120i - 2.0L, 150 HP, 6MKPP
- BMW 120i - 2.0l, 150 hp, 6automatic transmission
- BMW 130i - 3.0L, 265 HP, 6MKPP
- BMW 130i - 3.0l, 265 hp, 6automatic transmission
The most optimal of the entire line is a 122-horsepower diesel engine. It has less consumption with more vigorous performance in acceleration and speed. At the same time, it is quite reliable and does not require large investments.
notice, that gasoline engines sell better, have confidence in them Russian drivers more.
Sores of the German "one"
"Kopecks" from Germany do not tolerate the Russian winter. Often, after parking in the cold, the car does not start right away. On four-cylinder cars, 1.6 liters grab two cylinders.
On BMW 1 (I E87), doors freeze periodically - both front and rear. It is impossible to get into the car after a night on a cold street. Therefore, it is better for the German woman to spend the night in the garage.
Russian roads are another problem for the BMW 1 (I E87). She has low ground clearance. The hatchback rides very well on the highway, holds the road well. But small pits and speed bumps are already a test for a low BMW 1.
With a run of two hundred thousand km, replacement may require rear gear. The rear and front struts (the cost of one is about 8,000 rubles) also need periodic replacements.
On the "one" capricious battery. It may require replacement, which is more than 20,000 rubles + delivery and installation costs.
Finding spare parts for BMW 1 is sometimes not easy. Maintenance of Bavarian cars is expensive. But installation original spare parts on the car helps to forget about any problems for a long time.
Costs
Pennies "eat" butter. But at timely replacement, about once every 10 thousand km, delight the owners.
With their compactness, cars are quite voracious. Fuel consumption in the city on all kopecks from 10 liters per 100 thousand km.
Peculiarities
BMW 1 (I E87) has a few nuances "for an amateur". Low ground clearance is one such feature. Although, given the average condition of roads in Russia, the attitude towards this moment is formed quite unambiguously. And this is more of a disadvantage than a plus. Although the car looks more interesting due to this.
Many girls, apparently because of the size of the car, consider it feminine. They buy, and then complain that there is nowhere to put the child - there is very little space in the back. Indeed, space for rear seats no. But this is due to the technical characteristics and high maneuverability of the compact hatchback, which does not claim to be a family car.
For the same reason, there is little space in the trunk of the BMW 1. Although it is freed up due to the lack of a spare wheel in it. But this is also a problem for some. RunFlat tires solve the problem of running out of spares. But finding such tires is problematic.
The suspension on the BMW 1 may seem too rough and stiff. But the way the car drives, how it enters the turns — everything justifies.
What BMW 1 hides
BMW 1 (I E87) - not family minivan and not an executive sedan. It's a compact, nimble car that can go fast, handle tricky corners well, be agile and fun to drive for those who like to have fun behind the wheel.
That is why the hatchback often falls into the hands of young guys who are not always careful behind the wheel. And often such cars, after several years of operation, have repeatedly participated in an accident, were repaired and painted. Therefore, if you want to become the owner of a "one", first check the history of a used car through "Autocode".
In Yekaterinburg the car of 2005 release is on sale. We decided to check it out.
The report shows that the actual year of production is indicated in the ad, the car was not involved in an accident, is not in pledge or theft.
Autocode showed that this car had 11 owners. That's quite a lot. It is worth considering why the hatchback was often resold.
Another car from Yekaterinburg is a year younger.
We also checked the history of its operation through the "Autocode".
From the report, we saw that the car got into an accident, the impact fell on the side - perhaps the doors and wings of the car were damaged.
There are fines, including unpaid ones. The previous owner drove carelessly. It is likely that the racer's car will have technical issues. They can be identified with the help of on-site diagnostics.
BMW 1 is timeless German reliability. But in order not to encounter unpleasant surprises during operation, check the car before buying.
11.11.2016
BMW 1 Series) - the hatchback is not very large, but it is these cars that are increasingly gaining popularity among young motorists. And it is not surprising that many premium car manufacturers put a lot of emphasis on cars in this body type, they are in demand by buyers, which means they will sell well. In the CIS, the popularity of the hatchback from BMW is more due not to the convenience and utility of this car, but to the prestige of the brand, and the fact that the “one” is on secondary market has enough affordable price, while the emblem of a popular German manufacturer proudly flaunts on the hood.
A bit of history:
The world premiere of the BMW 1 series took place in 2004, among the people, the car immediately began to be called "Penny" or "One". Type BMW bodies the first series - rear-wheel drive five-door hatchback with a longitudinal engine, its factory index is "E87". The unit is built on a platform different models(and 3rd series).
In March 2007, the car underwent a facelift, which resulted in a slightly changed front end, a wider air intake was also added with horizontal decorative strips and integrated rectangular fog lights. At the rear, the lights were changed and added LED lamp and the rear bumper is slightly wider. The changes also affected the interior - the center console was changed. In the same year, the world premiere of a three-door version of the model with new engines took place. The debut of the BMW 1 Series coupe took place in September 2007 at the international auto show in Frankfurt, and in 2008 a compact four-seater convertible. The debut of the second generation of cars took place as part of the Frankfurt auto show in 2011.
Advantages and disadvantages of the BMW 1 series with mileage
The quality of the car body cannot but rejoice, even on the very first copies (if they did not have time to visit serious accidents), you will not find any traces of corrosion. No complaints about quality paintwork, at the "unity" it resists external influences quite well.
Power units
BMW 1 series can be equipped with both gasoline and diesel power units: gasoline 1.6 (116 and 122 hp), 2.0 (129 and 136 hp), 3.0 (265 hp), diesel 2.0 (from 115 to 207 hp). Owners of cars with the weakest engine often face the problem of starting the engine in the cold season. The fact is that during a cold start, not all cylinders are connected, as a result, difficult starting and unstable engine operation. Timing drive this motor chain, unfortunately, the first problems with it begin quite early (after 40,000 km).
The weak point is not the chain itself, but its tensioner, therefore, experienced owners, in order to avoid serious problems, it is recommended to adjust the chain tensioner every 30-40 thousand kilometers. Two-liter units are considered more reliable, although they also experience failures in systems that are responsible for lifting intake valves. If the system fails, the corresponding indicator lights up on the instrument panel. Also, this disadvantage will negatively affect the power and fuel consumption.
The three-liter engine is the most reliable among gasoline power units, unfortunately, there are very few cars with such a motor on the secondary market. If we talk in general about gasoline engines, then after 100,000 km oil consumption begins to increase, and than more mileage, the higher the consumption. Diesel engines are very reliable, but when buying cars with such an engine, you need to understand that they are demanding on the quality of oil and diesel fuel, plus diesel engines needs to be serviced more often than petrol ones. And if the previous owner neglected these requirements, then you will have an expensive repair. fuel system and turbines.
Transmission
The basic version of the car is equipped with a six-speed manual transmission. A six-speed automatic with manual shifting was optional. When choosing a BMW 1 series with mileage, it is better to opt for automatic transmission. The fact is that many owners are young people who like to light up, as a result, the clutch dies very quickly, and the life of the box also significantly decreased. For the rest, mechanical box does not present unpleasant surprises. With an automatic, the most common problem is jerking when shifting in lower gears. In most cases, to fix the problem, it is enough to reflash the electronic unit control box.
Suspension reliability BMW 1 series
An aluminum MacPherson strut suspension is installed at the front, and a multi-link at the rear. Often, BMW's suspension is said to require a lot of capital investment to repair. Unfortunately, the BMW 1 Series is one of these cars, and given the quality of our roads, the need for repairs will not be long in coming. Most often, you will have to change the stabilizer struts every 30-40 thousand km, front shock absorbers rarely live up to 50,000 km. The rest of the suspension elements last a little longer: silent blocks of levers, rear shock absorbers, ball joints will ask for a replacement closer to 100,000 km. In steering, the rack is very tenacious, but the tips rarely go more than 50,000 km. The service life of the brake system is highly dependent on driving style, on average, front pads live 30,000 km, discs - 60,000 km, rear pads - 40,000 km, discs - 80,000 km. Before buying, check if the steering wheel hits when braking, if the steering wheel hits, then the disks have already led.
Salon.
The quality of the BMW 1 Series interior, traditionally for a German manufacturer, is at a high level - high-quality materials and assembly. But, it was not without a fly in the ointment, many car owners often encounter failures in the electrical equipment of the passenger compartment, most often failures occur due to souring of the connection contacts. Also, if the car is more than 5 years old, you need to pay attention to the condition of the power wires, since at this age they begin to decay and they have to be changed. There are frequent cases of failure of the steering adjustment mechanism; to fix the problem, you have to change the entire assembly. If the previous owner did not monitor the condition of the door seals, then in rainy weather water will appear in the cabin.
Outcome:
BMW 1 Series, like all used cars, has many disadvantages, but with correct selection machine, proper maintenance and careful operation, they will not make themselves felt for a very long time. In general, this car is quite reliable, but if you have a large family, then it is better to look at more spacious models of this brand.
Advantages:
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The modern interpretation of the BMW 1 Series is impressive! The popular version, while retaining its generic features - maneuverability, compactness, excellent visibility and refined handling, received a spectacular sporty design. Impeccable technical characteristics, ergonomic interior, luxurious equipment and prices, which are quite reasonable, have led to an increased competitiveness of this series.
The refined Advantage, Urban Line, Sport Line and M Sport trim lines, as well as optional BMW Genuine Accessories, are guaranteed to give vehicle absolute individuality.
Attractive design solutions
As the photos of the new BMW 1 Series show, the developers have provided these models with a special expressiveness, thanks to a confident profile, ideal proportions, and a graphically clear silhouette. Recognizability of cars is due to the presence of a branded dual radiator grille, which, due to the chrome trim, received more modern look. Sporty notes in the appearance are made by impressive air intakes, a ribbed body relief and a wing-shaped head optics, which is optionally available in LED version.
The aft part of the car is characterized by relief lines and the presence of widely spaced L-shaped lights. This arrangement allowed creating a visual impression of a wide sports model, emphasizing its stability and dynamism.
advanced technologies
New bmw model 1 Series 2017 is equipped with upgraded diesel and petrol units, which demonstrate exceptional fuel efficiency and reduced CO2 emissions.
An expanded set of innovations that have been implemented in the creation of engines for this series leads to improved power, dynamics and throttle response. Developers concern BMW, which is one of the world leaders in the field of engine building, ensured the introduction of advanced EfficientDynamics technology, the latest injection system, Valvetronic functions for stepless control of valve travel, and the latest generation of turbocharging.
The first series is an attempt by the Bavarian manufacturer to get its share in one of the most popular, at the moment, segments of the automotive market. It is worth noting that the designers approached this issue quite categorically and tried to transfer all the family features of older brothers in model line on a more compact scale. Every year, tough rules dictated automotive market, more and more diminish this categoricalness, as a result of which even such automotive giants have to reconsider their principles. In the last days of May 2019, it was announced absolutely new BMW 1 series, radically different from its predecessors. These changes are immediately noticeable. The third generation, which received the F40 index, has completely different proportions. The hood has become taller and noticeably shorter, the front overhang has increased, and the front wheels have moved closer to the pillars. In general, the model began to look more like a second series with a lower roof.
Dimensions
The BMW of the first series is a compact golf class car, now available in the format of a five-door hatchback. After the generation change, the car is 4319mm long, 1799mm wide, 1434mm high and 2670mm between wheelsets. Ground clearance average, by the standards of this class, and is 153 millimeters. The development of the car lasted 5 years, as a result of which, he moved to the FAAR front-wheel drive platform, which is the result of the modernization of the UKL2 base. From now on, under the hood of the first series, the engine will stand transversely. Thanks to this arrangement and the absence of a driveline under the bottom, the cabin has become noticeably more comfortable. The size of the trunk has also grown. When the backs of the rear sofa are raised, the car can hold up to 380 liters, and when folded, 1200. The suspension has received a completely independent layout. There will be McPherson struts in front, and a multi-link in the back. It is noteworthy that such an arrangement will be common to all configurations, even the weakest versions will not be equipped with a cheaper and simpler torsion beam.
specifications
Under the hood of the BMW 1 Series, a total of five different powertrains will be located. The gasoline line will be composed of three-cylinder 1.5-liter engines for 140 Horse power and a two-liter four with 306 horsepower. A six-speed manual or a seven-speed robot is mated to the 1.5-liter units, and an exclusively eight-speed hydromechanical automatic machine and the proprietary xDrive all-wheel drive system are mated to the four. The diesel range is somewhat richer. It is also based on 1.5-liter engines with 3 cylinders. On the heavy fuel, they develop 116 forces. For a more dynamic ride, you can order a two-liter four. It is available in two versions - 150 and 190 hp. Such a motor works with mechanics and automatic, four-wheel drive offered exclusively for the 190-horsepower version.
Equipment
Like most competitors, the BMW 1 Series is equipped with a modern security system. It has an advanced parking assistant in its arsenal to help maneuver in reverse, blind spot monitoring, an automatic braking system capable of detecting cyclists and pedestrians, active radar cruise control, as well as a lane control system that can keep the car in the lane. Among other things, it is worth noting fully LED adaptive headlights, panoramic roof, ambient interior lighting, as well as a projection on the glass and a fully virtual dashboard.
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Specifications BMW 1 series
hatchback 5-door
city car
- width 1 799mm
- length 4 319mm
- height 1 434mm
- ground clearance 153mm
- places 5
| Engine | Name | Price | Fuel | Drive unit | Consumption | Up to a hundred |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5D MT (116 HP) | 116d | DT | Front | 3,5 / 4,5 | 10.3 s | |
| 1.5D AMT (116 HP) | 116d | DT | Front | 3,5 / 4,5 | 10.1 s | |
| 1.5 MT (140 HP) | 118i | AI-95 | Front | 4,3 / 7 | 8.5 s | |
| 1.5 AMT (140 HP) | 118i | AI-95 | Front | 4,3 / 7 | 8.5 s | |
| 2.0D MT (150 HP) | 118d | DT | Front | 3,8 / 4,8 | 8.5 s | |
| 2.0DAT (150 HP) | 118d | DT | Front | 3,8 / 4,8 | 8.4 s | |
| 2.0D AT AWD (190 HP) | 120dxDrive | DT | Full | 4,1 / 5,1 | 7 s | |
| 2.0AT AWD (306 HP) | M135ixDrive | AI-95 | Full | 6 / 8,2 | 4.8 s |
After the Bavarians analyzed the demand for the BMW E36 / 5 and E46 Compact, it was clear that compact 3-door hatchbacks were of interest to a certain part of the brand's fans. As a result, as a separate series, in 2004 the manufacturer launches new BMW 1 series is the most compact and most affordable model range of the Bavarian automaker.
Under the hood, petrol and diesel engines with twin turbocharging, and in addition to powerful models, an efficient 116-horsepower EfficientDynamics Edition was offered with 99 grams of CO2 emissions at an average consumption of 3.8 liters.
New generation, earlier than many other manufacturers in compact segment significantly advanced with the intelligent systems BMW Internet Connected, BMW ConnectedDrive and numerous driver assistance systems.
third generation
In 2019, despite the traditions, the company is launching mass production the first BMW 1 Series hatchback with a front F40 body, optionally available with . Previously, such a solution was used in the BMW Active Tourer F45, but the front-wheel drive minivan 2 series does not have any popularity, especially for fans of the “old school” brand, who do not at all take a front-wheel drive car for a “Bavarian”.
However, the BMW F40 is a unique and innovative hatchback equipped with various modern features and technologies.
Specifications
| E81 | E82 | E87 | E88 | F20 | F21 | F40 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| dimensions in mm / volume in liters / average consumption l/100 km | |||||||
| Length | 4239 | 4360 | 4239 | 4360 | 4324 | 4319 | |
| Width | 1934 | 1765 | 1799 | ||||
| Height | 1421 | 1423 | 1421 | 1411 | 1421 | 1434 | |
| Wheelbase | 2660 | 2690 | 2670 | ||||
| Clearance | 145 | 147 | 145 | 140 | 153 | ||
| Trunk volume | 330-1150 | 370 | 330-1150 | 260-305 | 360-1200 | 380-1200 | |
| Fuel consumption | 4.5-8.3 | 4.5-8.5 | 4.5-9.2 | 4.9-9.4 | 4.1-7.5 | 3.8-7.1 | |
Equipment
Depending on the generation and modification, the equipment of the BMW 1 Series differs significantly due to the absence or presence of any functions, sensors, basic or premium security / driver assistance systems, interior and exterior trim.
For example, in the second generation, the BMW 1 F20 has pretty good standard equipment:
- 16" wheels (optional up to 18")
- Servotronic;
- Cruise control with braking function;
- Speakerphone with USB interface;
Sports BMW versions The 1 series is generally more generously equipped, and is available as standard with features that are available on the basic versions at an additional cost. In most cases, these include elements emphasizing the sporty character and dynamic capabilities of the car:
- Radiator grille with frame in high-gloss black or chrome and specially designed longitudinal bars, usually in black high-gloss;
- Exhaust pipe in black chrome;
- Door linings with an inscription;
- Sports seats in leather instead of cloth;
It is worth noting that in every generation and with every update model range, v standard equipment equipment can be added, previously only available as an option.
restyling
Restyling (Facelift) - external and internal redesign, technical change and refinement, retrofitting with new functions, expanding the model range and adding new engines.
In the first generation, changes are not immediately noticeable. The main changes inside, namely the addition of new features and the expansion of the model range with the addition of a new body 
In the second generation external changes are more visible, thanks to which the design of the car better emphasizes the sporty character of the car. In addition, the company introduced the 3-cylinder engine for the first time, expanded the equipment and equipped the hatchback with intelligent communication and entertainment functions from BMW ConnectedDrive, which revolutionized the interface between individual mobility and everyday activities.
Competitors
In the compact class, in the price category with premium BMW brands 1 series competes with the Audi A3, mercedes a-class, Lexus CT and Volvo V40. Cheaper competitors include the VW Golf, Ford Focus, Kia Ceed, Mazda 3 and Renault Megane.
Each of the brands, including 1 series, has its pros and cons technically, constructively, bundled, in cost, convenience and comfort.
