BMW 1 Series third generation

BMW 1 Series third generation
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The BMW 1 Series third generation (2019–2024): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 50 versions in the European Union.

Model codes: F40 · Sold in: European Union, France, and United Kingdom

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationEuropeWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,320–4,330 mm RDW4,319 mm
Width1,770–1,800 mm RDW1,799 mm
Height1,420–1,430 mm RDW1,434 mm
Wheelbase2,670–2,690 mm RDW2,670 mm
Front track1,535–1,589 mm ASTRA–
Rear track1,554–1,588 mm ASTRA–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight1,265–1,420 kg RDW1,290–1,600 kg
Mass in running order1,365–1,520 kg RDW–
Gross vehicle weight1,845–2,000 kg RDW–
Towing, braked trailer1,200–1,300 kg RDW–
Towing, unbraked trailer650–730 kg RDW–
Seats and space
Seats5 RDW–
Doors4 RDW–
Performance
Top speed200–250 km/h RDW200–250 km/h
Torque220–450 Nm ASTRA190–450 Nm

Tyre sizes (most common first): 225/40R18, 225/45R17, 205/55R16, 205/45R18, 195/55R17, 195/60R16

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia (en, de, fr), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at testPass rateUK averageTests
3 years92.9% (92.6–93.1)92.2%40,625
4–5 years92.9% (92.6–93.3)91.0%22,932

What the MOT finds

AreaThis modelUK average, same ages
Tyres25.1%21.9%
Brakes7.2%12.4%
Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers)3.2%5.9%
Lights and electrics1.5%4.4%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

All 50 versions of the BMW 1 Series third generation

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European Union 50 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelConsumption (combined)CO₂EU registrations
2021–20241.5 L100 kW (136 PS)Petrol5.7–5.8 L/100 km WLTP132–133 g/km115,299
2021–20241.5 L80 kW (109 PS)Petrol5.7–5.8 L/100 km WLTP133–134 g/km35,188
2021–20241.5 L85 kW (116 PS)Diesel4.4–4.7 L/100 km WLTP122 g/km53,656
2021–20242.0 L110 kW (150 PS)Diesel4.7–5.0 L/100 km WLTP129–131 g/km52,713
20241.5 L115 kW (156 PS)Hybrid5.5 L/100 km WLTP123 g/km8,132
20242.0 L110 kW (150 PS)Hybrid4.4 L/100 km WLTP115 g/km2,667
2021–20242.0 L131 kW (178 PS)Petrol6.2–6.3 L/100 km WLTP143–144 g/km19,166
2021–20242.0 L195 kW (265 PS)Petrol6.8–7.1 L/100 km WLTP161–162 g/km7,753
2021–20242.0 L140 kW (190 PS)Diesel5.1–5.3 L/100 km WLTP137–139 g/km13,223
2021–20242.0 L225 kW (306 PS)Petrol7.3–7.6 L/100 km WLTP170–172 g/km10,724
20242.0 L221 kW (300 PS)Petrol7.8 L/100 km WLTP176 g/km981
20241.5 L90 kW (122 PS)Petrol6.0 L/100 km WLTP135 g/km771
20241.5 L115 kW (156 PS)Petrol5.4 L/100 km WLTP124 g/km250
20242.0 L150 kW (204 PS)Hybrid6.1 L/100 km WLTP138 g/km185
2021–20242.0 L100 kW (136 PS)Diesel4.5–4.8 L/100 km WLTP124 g/km186
20231.5 L115 kW (156 PS)Petrol–155 g/km63
20231.5 L67 kW (91 PS)Petrol–130 g/km41
20232.0 L150 kW (204 PS)Petrol–163 g/km22
20231.5 L110 kW (150 PS)Petrol–130 g/km18
20232.0 L110 kW (150 PS)Petrol–147 g/km10
20221.5 L206 kW (280 PS)Petrol–131 g/km51
20221.5 L115 kW (156 PS)Petrol––12
20222.0 L150 kW (204 PS)Petrol––12
20211.5 L103 kW (140 PS)Petrol6.1 L/100 km WLTP142 g/km2,135
20212.0 L225 kW (306 PS)Petrol––34
20211.5 L110 kW (150 PS)Petrol5.9 L/100 km WLTP135 g/km12
20211.5 L160 kW (218 PS)Petrol5.9 L/100 km WLTP135 g/km11
20201.5 L103 kW (140 PS)Petrol–116 g/km100,936
2019–20201.5 L85 kW (116 PS)Diesel–100–110 g/km73,539
20202.0 L110 kW (150 PS)Diesel–110 g/km34,940
20202.0 L225 kW (306 PS)Petrol–154 g/km14,250
2019–20201.5 L100 kW (136 PS)Petrol–119–132 g/km81,635
2019–20202.0 L135 kW (184 PS)Petrol–137 g/km11,459
20202.0 L140 kW (190 PS)Diesel–117 g/km9,781
2019–20201.5 L80 kW (109 PS)Petrol–121–134 g/km12,203
20202.0 L195 kW (265 PS)Petrol–142 g/km602
20202.0 L131 kW (178 PS)Petrol–126 g/km558
2019–20202.0 L100 kW (136 PS)Diesel–108–115 g/km269
2019–20202.0 L225 kW (306 PS)Petrol–142 g/km92
2019–20203.0 L250 kW (340 PS)Petrol–171–172 g/km10,974
2019–20202.0 L141 kW (192 PS)Petrol–112 g/km36
20202.0 L195 kW (265 PS)Petrol–122 g/km30
2019–20201.5 L70 kW (95 PS)Diesel–107–110 g/km1,638
20192.0 L110 kW (150 PS)Diesel13.1 kWh/100 km NEDC116 g/km32,204
20191.5 L103 kW (140 PS)Petrol13.9 kWh/100 km NEDC117 g/km26,631
20192.0 L140 kW (190 PS)Diesel14.0 kWh/100 km NEDC124 g/km9,434
20192.0 L225 kW (306 PS)Petrol14.0 kWh/100 km NEDC157 g/km3,383
20192.0 L165 kW (224 PS)Petrol–140 g/km1,438
20192.0 L165 kW (224 PS)Diesel–126 g/km447
20192.0 L120 kW (163 PS)Diesel–121 g/km14

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.