1 Series (F20/F21)
2011–2019 · Hatchback · 12 engines
Problems, reviews and reliability for every engine in the 1 Series (F20/F21). Pick an engine below to see common faults, fault codes and what to check before buying.
116i 1.6 Turbo (N13)2011–2015 · petrol
Problematic
118i 1.6 Turbo (N13)2011–2015 · petrol
Problematic
116d 2.0d (N47)2011–2012 · diesel
History-Dependent
118d / 518d 2.0d (B47)2015–2019 · diesel
Maint. Sensitive
118i 1.5 Turbo (B38)2015–2019 · petrol
Reliable
218i / 220i / 230i (B38 / B48 turbo)2016–2019 · petrol
Maint. Sensitive
116d 1.5d (B37)2015–2019 · diesel
Maint. Sensitive
M135i 3.0 Turbo (N55)2012–2015 · petrol
Maint. Sensitive
118d / 518d 2.0d (N47)2011–2015 · diesel
History-Dependent
116d 1.6d (N47D16)2012–2015 · diesel
History-Dependent
18d / 20d / 23d (N47 diesel)2011–2015 · diesel
Problematic
216d / 218d / 220d (B37 / B47 diesel)2015–2019 · diesel
Maint. Sensitive