For A smart bodykit and tweaked suspension make this version of the 1 Series Convertible look less dumpy than the cheaper version, and it's also more fun to drive. Thanks to its brilliant engine it combines sportiness with incredibly low running costs.

Against Performance is fine, but for this kind of money you might reasonably expect more than 141bhp. M Sport suspension makes the ride rather firm (unless you specify the regular suspension) and the rear seats are cramped.

BMW 1 Series Convertible

What Car? says

3 out of 5 stars

In M-Sport trim the 1 Series looks every inch the sporting premium convertible, yet running costs are more in line with a supermini's. The initial price is high, however, and rear seat space is limited.

What Car? readers say

4.75
Calculate equipment options
Comfort
Electric steering adjust Not Available
Electric Sunroof Not Available
Manual sunroof Not Available
Air conditioning Not Available
Cruise control £220
Electric mirrors Standard
Heated mirrors Standard
Electric windows front Standard
Electric windows rear Standard
Seat height adjustment Standard
Climate Control Standard
Power Steering Standard
Steering adjustment reach Standard
Steering adjustment rake Standard
Power Seats £910
Heated Seats £265
Panoramic sunroof Not Available
Electric Panoramic Sunroof Not Available
Power Folding Mirror £175
Engine & Transmission
Auto £1,490
CVT Not Available
Tiptronic Not Available
Particulate filter Standard
Entertainment
Radio/Cassette Not Available
RDS Radio/Cassette Not Available
CD Standard
Multi CD £300
MP3/iPod Connection Standard
DVD Player Not Available
MP3 CD Player Standard
RDS CD Standard
Hard Drive Not Available
Exterior
Metallic paint £515
Alloy wheels Standard
Front Foglights Standard
Powered sliding doors Not Available
Interior
Hands Free Phone Kit £545
Satellite navigation £1,550
Leather Seats £1,010
Split/fold seats Not Available
Bluetooth £400
7 seat pack Not Available
Safety
Passenger airbag Standard
Side airbags Standard
ABS Standard
3 Point centre belt Not Available
Driver's airbag Standard
Belt pretensioners Standard
Isofix Standard
Side Impact Bars Standard
Traction control Standard
Curtain Airbag Not Available
Rear Parking Sensor Standard
Electronic stability programme Standard
On/Off Passenger Airbag Standard
Driver's knee airbag Not Available
Reversing Camera Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers £90
Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available
Lane Departure Warning Not Available
Front Parking Sensor £215
Passenger Knee Airbag Not Available
Security
Alarm Standard
Immobiliser Standard
Deadlocks Standard
Central locking Standard
Remote locking Standard
Unique fit stereo Standard
Marked Parts Standard
Etched Windows Not Available
Locking Wheel nuts Standard
Visible VIN Standard
Secure spare wheel Not Available
Satellite tracking £219
Laminated Glass Not Available
Options calculator Price
Cruise control £220
Power Seats £910
Heated Seats £265
Power Folding Mirror £175
Auto £1,490
Multi CD £300
Metallic paint £515
Hands Free Phone Kit £545
Satellite navigation £1,550
Leather Seats £1,010
Bluetooth £400
Rain Sensing Wipers £90
Front Parking Sensor £215
Satellite tracking £219
Total Price: £28,450
Running costs
Town mpg 49.6
Out of town mpg 65.7
Average mpg 58.9
Tank capacity (litres) 53
CO2 Rating (g/km) 127
Carbon offset cost £18
Green rating D
Insurance group 25
Typical insurance £700.00
% Value retained (3yrs/36000 miles) 45%
Typical contract hire £371.00
Pence per mile 55
Servicing costs - 3 years £880.00
Service intervals Variable
Warranty period 3yr/UL + 3yr Paint + 12yr Perforation + 3yr Breakdown
Three-year cost£20,760
Company car tax
Percentage charge 19
Benefit in kind £5,395.00
Tax payable 20% £1,079.00
Tax payable 40% £2,158.00

Performance and measurements

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Body type Open
Number of doors 2
Number of seats 4
Engine (cc/type) 1995/4
Number of Valves 16
Fuel type Diesel
Max power (bhp) 141
Pulling power (lb/ft) 221
Engine position F
Driven wheels Rear
Length (mm) 4360
Width (mm) 1748
Height (mm) 1411
Front headroom (mm) 930
Front legroom (mm) 1090
Rear headroom (mm) 880
Rear kneeroom (mm) 610
Boot space (min ltr) 260
Boot space (max ltr) 305
Turning circle (m) 10.7
Towing weight (kg) 1200
Kerb weight (kg) 1585
Manufacturers figures
0-60 mph (secs) 9.5
Max speed (mph) 129
Euro NCAP Test Scores
Adult protection Unavailable
Child protection Unavailable
Pedestrian protection Unavailable

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