BMW 1 Series

BMW 1 Series
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The BMW 1 Series Sedan (F52) is a subcompact executive sedan developed and produced for the Chinese market, unlike the other variations of the 1 Series, which are manufactured in BMW's plants in Leipzig and Regensburg. This vehicle is manufactured by BMW Brilliance, a joint venture between BMW and Brilliance Auto.

Technical data
ManufacturerBMW Brilliance

Engine variants

Different engine versions of the BMW 1 Series (from registration data). 3 variants.

Engine variants for BMW 1 Series
EngineFuelTransmissionTop speedEconomyModel year
1.5 l · 3-cyl208 km/h
1.6 l · 4-cyl206 km/h
2.0 l · 4-cyl209 km/h

Source: RDW (NL). European engine variants.

Other BMW models

Recalls & safety

4 recalls recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) for the BMW 1 Series. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2023-12-15

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2024-10-11

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    This could lead to the back rest failing to lock adequately, increasing the risk of injury in the event of an accident.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2018-02-23

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (France)

    The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2023-09-01

Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all BMW recalls.