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2008 – 2013 · 2 body styles available

E88 / E82

Body styles
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How guides rank risk

Four severity levels

CriticalDeal-breakers
MajorCostly soon
CautionKeep an eye on
OKLow concern

Every Squeezed guide sorts findings from Critical to OK, so you see the deal-breakers on the 1 Series before anything else.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What generations of the BMW 1 Series are there?

E88 / E82 (2008 to 2013).

Should I get a pre-purchase inspection on a used BMW 1 Series?

Yes. A Squeezed guide is the triage before the inspection: it shows what to check and what to ask the seller, so you know which listings are worth a mechanic's time.