Crash Test
Not Tested
Source NHTSA
MPG (up to)
City / HWY
Horsepower
230 -320
Seats
4
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Yvonne M
Luxury sport style comfort mobile.
Heated steering wheel, heated seats, quiet ride, solid frame, superb stereo system. Good gas mileage and excellent power level of acceleration. Large trunk area for travel and shopping and extended safety features as in auto locked doors and automatic unlock system for entry.
accountCircle Cj H
Car is fast, sporty and fun to drive.
So far no problem. The car is fast and sporty the only thing I would recommend is having a spare tire even though the tires are run flats. I still had a flat on the interstate and had to call for a tow truck and the fuse box could be easier to access.
accountCircle John H
Easy and intuitive driving
It is a very easy car to drive, gear changes are made very easy and so pedal control comes as second nature. Has very comfortable leather seats which can be heated in the winter.
accountCircle Natasha B
It has really nice anti theft features.
I like the push start feature but I do not like the backup camera sometimes it is not always accurate.
accountCircle Vicky D
It is very good vehicle steering is good and smooth to drive.
It's very good vehicle mileage is very good seating arrangement is also good black color of my vehicle is looking awesome seat belt and airbag is available tayer is very good and soft for driving long travelling this vehicle is very good and comfortable wiper and steering is very good working.
accountCircle Mich R
Cool car. Durability and quality is awesome. So comfortable to use.
The car is fast and durable. The performance is good. Reliability is okay. Comfort and features of the car is awesome. Good for adventure! Really have to try it. It is good for family too. If you guys is looking for a car for adventure I totally recommend this one. Perfect for a family!
accountCircle William B
That it is a well built vehicle that maintains it's worth.
It is a very safe car. Well built with high quality. Fabulous suspension for good ride. Very Trendy looking and stylish. Very dependable car.
accountCircle Akib S
You have to love your car and adore it
It's very lovely. I love the sound that it makes when it turns on. It's very fast

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Amy B
My Bluetooth is incompatible and outdated technology.
Breaks down constantly; every two months I am in the shop. This car was originally a status symbol of success but has drained me financially. I will never own a BMW again. The parts are triple the cost, the labor then at least doubles and the warranties are technicalities.
accountCircle Blake S
I love BMW. Always go with BMW 10/10 recommended.
Works great and love it a lot. Always have to recommend BMW to anyone who wants to buy a car they last forever. Wish I got a bigger one but oh well. Make sure to think about the colors when choosing a car it affects more than u think. My favorite color is a light grey on a car. Always looks so sleek.
accountCircle Kelly Y
Old car that I no longer love.
It is old and expensive to run. Not a fan of the color and its outdated now. Would prefer a newer model and it failed its last nct test. The oil needs to be changed every couple months and the battery doesn't last more than a week anymore. Can't wait to sell it and upgrade.
accountCircle Robert
Not All Good
Bought with 80000 km and had $4000 in repairs at 100000 km. No help from BMW!
accountCircle Adrianna M
It is black and shiny and it is a big car.
Does not drive smooth and has squeaky brakes. It needs to have break check all the time and is always going into the shop. Sometimes it makes weird noises when we turn corners. The inside is nice though. It has a lot of space. The trunk is big too. Has nice big wheel.
accountCircle Julie B
The vehicle is amazing, has great performance, very reliable, and comfortable
The performance is great in my BMW, I would say the reliability is poorly made and manufactured. The comfort of the vehicle is amazing. The car also have small features that are great and useful! The look of the car and overall is amazing. Other than the negative points it's a good car. The
accountCircle Kimberly J
Very nice car. Drives really smooth and it also has multiple gears
Very efficient on gas, the interior is very nice. Smooth nice leather seats except for in the summer , they're a pain because it gets so hot. I haven't had to perform any maintenance yet but it is overall a good car. The engine is nice and it is a very reliable car.

BMW 1 Series Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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128i
230 HP 4 Seats
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135is
320 HP 4 Seats
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135i
300 HP 4 Seats
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2013 BMW 1 Series Owner Reviews

4.34
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5 stars 61%
4 stars 23%
3 stars 7%
2 stars 7%
1 star 2%
accountCircle Judy M on February 27, 2021
It's a good looking car and you will look good in it.
I love my BMW because its classy, stylish and has leather seat which heat up by a push of a button. Also has a retracting roof. Goes fast smoothly and looks good. Only complaint is the charge for service and parts when needed
accountCircle Lee K on February 16, 2021
Its has much more features than any other vehicles in this price range.
I am very comfortable with my car. It's much flexible and easier to drive. It has much more features than any other vehicles in this price range. And most importantly, it looks so good. I would suggest anyone to buy this car, for a cheaper deal, it's an outstanding deal I think.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Natalie C.

Strong engine an the Shar handling makes it very easy to drive, There is plenty of plenty of sitting room in the front seats of the vehicle. The interior is very sleek and simple, the heated seats are a nice touch in the front two seats as well. And the surround sound system sound very nice, it's not obnoxious unlike some cars tend to be.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Natalie C.

The car does not have the best gas mileage., And there's is limited trunk space. So if you tend to move a lot it might be an inconvenience. And the back seats tend to have limited head space for those who tend to be on the taller side.

Ranks #13 Luxury Small Cars by Owners

The 2013 BMW 1 Series has an average owner rating of 4.43 out of 5 which ranks it #13 of 17 other Luxury Small Cars.

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Is The 2013 BMW 1 Series A Good Car?

It is hands down the best car I have ever owned. I just paid It off and I have no plans of trading it in any time soon.
Ashley W.

How Reliable Is The 2013 BMW 1 Series?

Completely reliable. I have had not one issue with it and it has almost 100,000 miles on it. Regular maintenance is all I've had to do
Elise C.

Is The 2013 BMW 1 Series A Good Value?

I paid $45,000 for it and think it is an excellent value considering it never breaks down and also doesn't require the most expensive gasoline
Margarita S.

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