BMW E87 1 Series HONEST OWNERS REVIEW (1 Year) - 2007 BMW 120d 

Thank you very much!! It is a great car and I am glad that I have managed to sort of do it justice!

Hey Matthew, thats going to be awesome!!! 😁😁😁 you definitely deserve and upgrade!;)

ABS would do little for you on ice anyway. You'll need to pump the pedal like with cars with no ABS.

"taking a wall and a tree out" ... sounds like a battle tank, lol

@@X3RUBIM Exactly my thoughts lol

Good choice!

I turn 17 next month, I’m going to look at a 116i e87 m sport for my first car too

I’m 21, I own a 120d. Honestly this car has character for a diesel and it’s extremely fun to drive when you obviously put your foot down. Everything is perfect. It has stiff clutch and geatbox. I love that about it. Only bad about it is the no cup holders tbh

@@joeclarke7540 yea im 17 next month looking at the 116i. insurance isnt all bad for them where i am too. its actually such a nice change from the typical corsas

@@zoomin3636 First time driver here. I have a 2011 116i. I'm 24, have pass plus, a year as a named driver and live in a B rated postcode and my car is kept in a locked garage. My insurance is £3000 a year. Certainly not cheap even under good circumstances.

Thanks man appreciate it! They are great cars and great value for money with good ones available from £3000!! Thanks for watching! TBG

Don't buy one close or above 100K. They're unreliable after 100k. And near enough every repair is £1000. Turbo, DMF & clutch then the dreaded timing chain failure on this model, especially if it hasn't had full service oil changes. Rev them to 1500RPM's and listen for a slapping or clinging noise, if you hear it the chain is gone.

Thanks for the correction! I applied the logic that the 125d f series was a 4 cylinder so took a stab in the dark 😂

@@drivelife.channel No worries, great video. I decided on a 120d after all (auto) that I'm picking up tomorrow for what I think to be a very good deal - if it's all as it's been talked about :)

excellent choice! I sometimes wish I had got an auto because the n47s suffer from a juddery clutch sometimes towards the end of the clutch life which is really annoying in traffic!😂 enjoy the car you will love it! it's good performance with over 50mpg which you can't go wrong with! any questions about it just comment or let me know!

@@drivelife.channel Absolutely mate. Many thx! [SUB] :)

Thanks for the support!!

Thanks mate! I appreciate it!! glad to hear you are getting back into it! Really its just the timing chain issue, glow plug relay and abs issue! you will experience one of the last 2 at some point guaranteed but they aren't too bad to get sorted 😁

@@drivelife.channel I really appreciate that! I'm hopefully off to view it this weekend, so we'll see! No car since has given me quite the same feel of my old BMW, here's hoping I can recreate some of it at least! Thanks mate!

I have sort of started a series where I am addressing each of these issues! Made this video quite a while ago now and since then have practiced working on it enough times for it to be comfortable:)

@@drivelife.channel haha series... Get it 1 series? Nope? ight imma head out :(

So i want to buy that car in march next year and im readimg that typs of cars are bad because

@@reltihfloda7419 I have E87 118i 2,0 motor 2006 model no probs no it drives so well. Not buy 116 but 120 its even better then;)

What abaut parts those their brake often beacause i have ti drive every day 40 km

@@reltihfloda7419 I dont know beause I just have the car a over a litle moth now.

Apart from the timing chain issue and abs issue it should be pretty good :)

Got one recently, is tuned to 190hp 380nm for a year already, no issues

Compared to my volvo the bmw seats are awful 🤣

@@drivelife.channel crazy that a ‘drivers’ car can be so uncomfortable. Might end up in a Volvo myself at this rate 😆

Very true 🤣 it seems a basic thing that most manufacturers can't get right!

I'm 6'2 and wss very comfortable! just don't expect anyone to sit behind you 🤣

Hey man, it can vary but usually it should take only a few minutes :) if yours is taking a long time it may be that your car requires a new thermostat :)

The BMW Guy the thermostat was changed not long ago couple of weeks what about a cabin filter?

Yes mate I've had over 140 out of it 😁 great fun to take down a backroad!

DriveLife what about the 116i mate have you tried one of them ?

No mate never tried one of them, I have heard that the petrols are miles behind the diesel models

Petrols accelerate faster! They're much better in my opinion. However I've also been driving a 116d and it's quite nice for what it is!! The feeling is awesome and they are quite a lot of fun!

Never be scared of mileage! a well maintained car can go more than 200,000 miles :)

Got one with 139k and its mint with a full BMW service history. Its been very reliable. Just one rear shock needed.

Thanks for the encouraging feedback xD

@@drivelife.channel That's OK. Although said in jest....... , I've never particularly bought in to this thing about BMW engineering excellence, or great reliability. It's more of a carefully nurtured marketing exercise. ( I've owned 2 BM's ). When things go wrong, just 2 of which I mentioned above.., the costs seem to be eye watering.

Yeah I get what you mean! I feel your pain! they are great cars to own with a warranty! that being said, my 1 series hasnt let me down... yet.....(touches wood)!!!

Yes I have a few OEM BMW modifications that allow the engine to breath a little more. All BMW parts available from a dealer.

What parts are those mate? I've just got my coupe with 68k on the clock

BMW Performance Control Unit. 600W Engine Cooling Fan. Additional Air Pipe. Larger Air Coolerand Associated Components. was a £1,000 dealer fit pack :)

It depends what you want from the car, I went for the facelift because it is slightly better on fuel, has more power and looks better :)

I never had any issues with oil I'm affraid :/

@@g-nice_pimp I solved this, problem was last time when chain was replaced engine seal was not replaced and leaking oil, new seal replaced and no oil consumption thanks

I had a similar issue on a 2003 520i BMW, the oil just simply disappeared!! No visible leaking nor anything, you just filled it and in a few thousand km it was almost gone! Didn't care much to fix it tho, we sold the car :)

Hi Tom, your car will be fitted with the N43B16 engine which is a fairly reliable engine. It is in an engine that will stay reliable provided it is well maintained, yours sounds like it has been! there are just regular 1 series issues to look out for and I have covered this in a video on my channel. Here are a list of possible engine issues however:) 1. Engine vibration. This problem is one of the most common in N43. You need to change injectors. 2. Misfire and rough idling on N43. The problem is mainly connected with ignition coils. You should check them and replace in case of necessity. Vacuum pump starts leaking after 40,000-50,000 miles (60,000-80,000 km) of mileage. The only way to solve this problem is to change pump. Don’t forget to check conditions of your cooling system in order to prevent it from overheating. N43 is rather demanding when it comes to motor oil and its quality. Operating temperature of the engine is rather high. It means that low quality oil may lead negative consequences for the engine. That is why you need to use motor oil that is recommended by BMW brand. but dont let any of these scare you, with the right Maintenance then you should have no issues :)

How did it go?

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Why?

Data4664 allegedly to enable it to have bigger boot space to rival the Golf 😴

If we wanted a golf we would buy a golf! 😂

Hey im thinking buying one.. was it a good option?

Daniel Cordunianu didn’t buy it mate

@@Kingpenguin94 why not? It seems a great selling price, and more for that mileage!! Was it one of those too good to be true?

Just bought my 2011 116i with 80k miles and a fresh timing chain for £3000. Absolutely pristine and runs sweet as a nut.

The insurance will be high for a 120d, but a 116d or 116i will be good!!

The BMW Guy thank you

The BMW Guy how much do you think the insurance will be for a 116d

Should be fairly reasonable depending on area etc I would expect less than £1500

I am 20 years old I live in London I have a 116d my insurance with 2 year no claim bonus is £2417 a year without black box

Yes:) only one though!

I think the standard sound system I excellent for what it is, it's got good dynamic range and I have never had a complaint about it! thanks for watching the channel!

The way forward 🤣

It’s near the gear u knob ed

definitely not a garage queen ;)