BMW 1 Series 2007–2011 car dimensions: 4239 mm long, 1748 mm wide and 1421 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,330 kg. Braked towing is 1,200 kg.
The cabin offers heating with microfilter as standard. Manual air conditioning is available, while automatic dual-zone climate control with sensors is optional or standard on higher models like the 130i and 123d. Cruise control is optional, often in packages. Park Distance Control sensors are optional for rear or front and rear. Navigation with a colour display and iDrive controller is optional. No factory advanced driver aids like AEB, blind spot or lane keep appear in the records. Reversing camera is listed as an accessory option in some markets.
Boot space measures 330 litres with seats up. The 60/40 split-folding rear seats expand it to 1150 litres. The load area is lined and includes a partitioning net as standard.
Braked towing capacity is 1200 kg across models, with unbraked around 650-705 kg depending on variant. Payload is typically 500 kg. A removable tow hitch with trailer stability control is optional. M Sport suspension is available as an option or in packages for firmer handling. No heavy-duty cooling is noted for work use.
The cabin uses higher-quality materials after the 2007 update with a driver-focused layout and high-bolstered front seats. Standard seats offer manual adjustment including height. Sport seats add electric backrest width adjustment for better side support. Front seat heating is optional. An electric glass sliding/vent roof is available. The 3-door offers a four-seat layout with sculpted rear seats and centre storage or a five-seat bench option. Air conditioning is available, with automatic dual-zone as an option. Rear space is tight but the long doors aid access.
EfficientDynamics package with Brake Energy Regeneration, Auto Start-Stop on manuals and electric power steering cuts fuel use by up to 24%.
Condition Based Service (CBS) is standard and calculates oil, brake pad, fluid and filter needs from driving data.
Euro NCAP 5-star adult occupant rating from 2004 tests (carried over).
Standard safety: six airbags (dual front, side and curtain), DSC with ABS/CBC/DTC, run-flat tyres and tyre defect indicator.
Brake fluid change every 24 months under CBS.
Fuel economy improved markedly with the 2007 EfficientDynamics updates. Petrol models such as the 118i and 120i use High Precision Injection. diesels use common-rail with particle filters. Official combined figures include 5.9 l/100 km for the 118i and 4.7 l/100 km for the 118d. Brake Energy Regeneration, Start-Stop and low-rolling-resistance tyres contribute. Real-world use varies with engine and driving style.
Servicing relies on Condition Based Service. Sensors track oil condition, brake pad wear and microfilter life so intervals flex with use rather than fixed mileage. Oil service is typically due around 15 000–30 000 km or two years. Brake fluid is time-based at 24 months. The system displays remaining distance or time in the instrument cluster.
Safety equipment is comprehensive for the class. Six airbags protect front and rear occupants. DSC stability control with traction functions is standard, as are run-flat tyres that allow continued driving after a puncture and a tyre pressure warning. The body uses high-strength steel and defined crumple zones. The generation earned a five-star Euro NCAP adult rating.
Keeping the car involves following CBS prompts and using correct Longlife oils. Run-flats remove the need for a spare but require replacement when damaged. Regular checks of the electric water pump and, on some engines, timing chain condition help longevity. The rear-wheel-drive layout and multi-link suspension deliver agile handling that remains enjoyable with proper maintenance.
Length 4239 mm, Width 1748 mm, Height 1421 mm, Wheelbase 2660 mm (1 Series 2007–2011)
Sources: manufacturer data, BMW technical data sheet, auto-data.net.