USED BMW 1 Series Coupe (04 - )

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3 out of 5 stars

For Drive and handling, build quality, well equipped

Against Limited rear legroom, wind- and road noise

Verdict Good, but the 3 Series Coupe offers better value.

Go for… 120d ES

Avoid… 135i M Sport

1. The problem with many coupes is that they're expensive and impractical. However, BMW's 1 Series Coupe manages to be both sensible and stylish
2. The 1 Series Coupe's biggest problem is that the BMW 3 Series Coupe does everything better and needn't cost much more to buy
3. The Coupe's range of engines pretty much follows that of the 1 Series hatchback. The emphasis is on performance, but that doesn't mean big fuel bills
4. Road tax costs are kept down, thanks to low CO2 emissions. The 118d is the cheapest producing just 119g/km of CO2, while the 120d comes in at 125g/km
5. A high rate of tyre wear can be a problem, with rear tyres sometimes lasting for fewer than 15,000 miles