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BMW 1 Series by year
The 1 Series is a small car sold from 2008–2013 with engines including 3.0L 6-cyl. NHTSA lists 45 recalls and 429 owner complaints across these years.
| Year | Engines | Combined MPG | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 1 Series | 3.0L 6-cyl | 20–22 | 8 | 87 |
| 2009 1 Series | 3.0L 6-cyl | 20–22 | 7 | 78 |
| 2010 1 Series | 3.0L 6-cyl | 20–22 | 9 | 45 |
| 2011 1 Series | 3.0L 6-cyl | 20–23 | 10 | 121 |
| 2012 1 Series | 3.0L 6-cyl | 20–23 | 8 | 50 |
| 2013 1 Series | 3.0L 6-cyl | 20–23 | 3 | 48 |
Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.
Most common BMW 1 Series problems
Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your 1 Series, it can still be sold as-is.
Selling a BMW 1 Series: questions
How much is a junk BMW 1 Series worth?
It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete 1 Seriess with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.
Do you buy BMW 1 Seriess that don't run?
Yes, from every model year we list (2008–2013), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.
Which BMW 1 Series year has the most complaints?
Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2011 1 Series (121). Across all years, the most-reported components were air bags, engine and electrical system.
Which BMW 1 Series year has the most recalls?
The 2011 1 Series has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 10. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.
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