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Does a BMW 125i have a turbo?

James Sullivan

The BMW 125i gets a turbocharged four-cylinder engine.

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Is the 2015 BMW 1 Series rear wheel drive?

Is the BMW 1 Series (2015-2019) a good car? The BMW 1 Series has rear-wheel drive, which makes it feel sportier to drive than most of its alternatives. However, sending drive from the engine to the back robs it of space inside, and as such adults will find the rear seats quite cramped compared with other hatches.

Are BMW 1 Series diesels reliable?

Our most recent reliability survey has placed the 1 Series at the top of the family car class, whereas it more usually finishes around mid-table. Our survey said it had a near-perfect score of 98.7%.

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Is BMW 1 reliable?

Reliability Survey, BMW finished in joint ninth place (with Mazda) out of 30 manufacturers, a fair way above Audi, Mercedes and Volkswagen. In petrol form, the 1 Series itself was one of the more reliable cars in the family car class, coming third. The previous BMW 1 Series (2011-19) did even better, topping the table.

Is the 125i fast?

With 221 BHP, the turbocharged 2 Litre 16v Inline 4 petrol engine (BMW B48B20) accelerates this 125i to 62 mph in 6.1 seconds and on to a maximum speed of 151 mph. Having a kerb weight of 1400 kg, it achieves 49.6 mpg on average and can travel 567 miles before requiring a refill of its 52 litre capacity fuel tank.

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Is BMW 125i worthwhile?

The 125i is kind of a sweet spot of the range. It’s loaded up with useful things if you’re a fan of the driving experience over the toys. It’s priced a fair way over the Golf GTI and a bit over the RenaultSport Megane, but it might be worth seeing if you could afford the extra for the delights of RWD and a BMW chassis.

Is the BMW 1 Series Reliable?

In the 2021 What Car? Reliability Survey, BMW finished in joint ninth place (with Mazda) out of 30 manufacturers, a fair way above Audi, Mercedes and Volkswagen. In petrol form, the 1 Series itself was one of the more reliable cars in the family car class, coming third.

What are the problems with BMW 1 Series?

What are the most common problems with a used BMW 1 Series hatchback?

  • Limp home mode activating while driving. Screws in the variable camshaft timing (VANOS system) may loosen over time on some models and potentially break off.
  • The propshaft universal joint may fail.
  • Power steering failure.