For This is the cheapest way into a BMW convertible, but you're not shortchanged for either equipment or power. Running costs are low thanks a very efficient engine and the ride and handling are good.

Against The price, driving manners and low running costs are appealing, but this version of the 1 Series Convertible might fall short of some buyers' expectations for performance and rear seat space.

BMW 1 Series Convertible

What Car? says

2 out of 5 stars

This is one of our favourite versions of the 1 Series thanks to its low running costs and decent level of kit, but it falls a little short for fun.

What Car? readers say

4.75
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Comfort
Electric steering adjust Not Available
Electric Sunroof Not Available
Manual sunroof Not Available
Air conditioning Standard
Cruise control £220
Electric mirrors Standard
Heated mirrors Not Available
Electric windows front Standard
Electric windows rear Standard
Seat height adjustment Standard
Climate Control £400
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 Not Available
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 £150
Powered sliding doors Not Available
Interior
Hands Free Phone Kit £545
Satellite navigation Not Available
Leather Seats £1,115
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 £350
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 Pack Only
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
Climate Control £400
Power Seats £910
Heated Seats £265
Power Folding Mirror £175
Auto £1,490
Multi CD £300
Metallic paint £515
Front Foglights £150
Hands Free Phone Kit £545
Leather Seats £1,115
Bluetooth £400
Rear Parking Sensor £350
Rain Sensing Wipers £90
Satellite tracking £219
Total Price: £24,600
Running costs
Town mpg 33.6
Out of town mpg 52.3
Average mpg 43.5
Tank capacity (litres) 53
CO2 Rating (g/km) 152
Carbon offset cost £22
Green rating G
Insurance group 24
Typical insurance £685.00
% Value retained (3yrs/36000 miles) 45%
Typical contract hire £347.00
Pence per mile 56
Servicing costs - 3 years £734.00
Service intervals Variable
Warranty period 3yr/UL + 3yr Paint + 12yr Perforation + 3yr Breakdown
Three-year cost£19,970
Company car tax
Percentage charge 21
Benefit in kind £5,118.00
Tax payable 20% £1,024.00
Tax payable 40% £2,047.00

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 Unleaded
Max power (bhp/rpm) 141/6000
Pulling power (lb/ft) 140
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) 1480
Manufacturers figures
0-60 mph (secs) 9.3
Max speed (mph) 130
Euro NCAP Test Scores
Adult protection Unavailable
Child protection Unavailable
Pedestrian protection Unavailable

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