BMW 1 Series reviews

25 Sep 2024

BMW 120 (2025) review

Now in its fourth generation, can the new-look baby of the BMW range improve on the foundations laid by its predecessor?

24 Sep 2024

BMW M135 xDrive (2025) review

The sportiest version of the new BMW 1 Series is the 300hp M135 xDrive. We’ve driven it.

8 Feb 2022

BMW 128ti (2021) review

Can BMW's 1 Series hot hatch out-Golf the Golf GTI?

16 Sep 2020

BMW 128ti (2021 pre-production) review

The revival of the 'ti' name signals a return to its driving roots for BMW.

8 Jan 2020

BMW 118i petrol (2020) review

BMW’s hatchback gives in to inevitability and goes front-wheel drive. Has the chassis switch ruined the experience? Maybe not...

16 Jul 2019

BMW M135i xDrive (2020) review

To distract us from the new front-wheel-drive BMW 1 Series is this, the AWD M135i variant.

16 Jul 2019

BMW 118d diesel (2020) review

If you’re looking for a frugal premium hatch with a bit of verve, you could do a lot worse than the new BMW 118d.

20 Oct 2017

BMW M140i review

BMW puts some black on the M140i; doesn't affect how awesome a hot hatch it is.

5 Feb 2016

BMW 1 Series three-cylinder review

The biggest and best addition to the revised BMW 1 Series is the terrific new 1.5-litre three-cylinder diesel engine.