MSRP: $31,200 - $44,100
Invoice: $28,705 - $40,570
MPG: 18 City / 28 Hwy
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BMW 1-Series Recalls & Reliability

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Overall: 2012 BMW 1-Series U.S. News Best Cars 8.0
Critics' Rating: 8.4
Performance: 9.1
Interior: 6.8
Safety: N/A
Reliability:
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Pros & Cons

  • Abundant power from both engines
  • Luxurious interior
  • Agile handling
  • Pricey features
  • Second row is a squeeze
  • Expensive for class
  • Poor fuel economy

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Review Last Updated: 4/26/13

Recalls

There have been no safety recalls issued from NHTSA.

Reliability

Our reliability score is based on the J.D. Power and Associates Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) rating or, if unavailable, the J.D. Power Predicted Reliability rating.

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Warranty

The 2012 BMW 1-Series has a four-year/50,000-mile new vehicle warranty and a 12-year/unlimited-mileage warranty that protects against rust perforation. All 1-Series models are covered by the BMW Ultimate Service program, which includes Roadside Assistance and the new vehicle limited warranty. This program also covers the brake pads and rotors for four years or 50,000 miles, which means you can get scheduled inspections, oil changes, brake pads, new wiper blade inserts and other items for free.

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