BMW Série 1 2024– car dimensions: 4361 mm long, 1800 mm wide and 1459 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,500 kg. Braked towing is 1,300 kg.
The cabin has a curved dual display with 10.25-inch digital instruments and 10.7-inch touchscreen running OS 9, plus standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Automatic climate control comes as standard, with heated front seats. Driver aids include standard Driving Assistant with forward collision warning and braking, blind-spot warning, lane departure warning, and rear cross-traffic alert. Parking Assistant brings front and rear sensors plus reversing camera as standard. Active cruise and full lane-keep assist sit in higher packs.
Boot space starts at 300 litres with seats up because of the 48 V mild-hybrid battery under the floor. Fold the 60/40 rear seats and it expands to 1135 litres for larger loads.
Braked towing capacity reaches 1300 kg and unbraked 750 kg. Payload is 565 kg. No heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension is listed for this model, so it suits light towing and everyday loads rather than heavy work.
The cabin feels modern and driver-focused with the standard BMW Curved Display. Front seats are heated as standard and offer good lateral support, with sport versions on M Sport grades adding firmer bolsters that can be width-adjusted. Electric multi-way adjustment with memory is optional, as are active seats with massage. A panoramic glass roof is available as an option to open up the space. The overall feel suits daily driving with solid ergonomics but rear space remains compact.
Fuel use for the 120 is 5.3-5.8 l/100 km combined WLTP.
Euro NCAP 2025 rating is 4 stars overall.
Adult occupant protection scores 78 percent.
Child occupant protection scores 84 percent.
Standard kit includes Active Guard, centre airbag, and Parking Assistant.
The 120 mild-hybrid petrol returns 5.3 to 5.8 litres per 100 km on the WLTP combined cycle with CO2 between 121 and 130 g/km. Real-world mixed driving stays close to those figures for everyday use.
Servicing follows BMW Condition Based Service with intervals typically every two years or around 30 000 km depending on use. Optional Service Inclusive contracts cover maintenance for set periods and distances.
Euro NCAP awarded four stars in 2025. The structure stayed stable in frontal tests though chest and leg protection for the driver was weaker. Side impacts scored maximum points. Standard equipment covers autonomous emergency braking, lane support, speed assist, seatbelt reminders, and an eCall system.
Keeping the car means routine checks on brakes and tyres plus optional extended repair cover up to five years. The mild-hybrid system and solid build support straightforward ownership with dealer or independent servicing.
Length 4361 mm, Width 1800 mm, Height 1459 mm, Wheelbase 2670 mm (Série 1 2024-)
Sources: manufacturer data, bmw.fr caracteristiques-techniques-de-la-bmw-serie-1.html, largus.fr fiche-technique 116/120, automoli.com and wikipedia F70.