New 2019 BMW 1-series unveiled, including a hot Golf R-rival![M135i header](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--75LM4M_t--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1559763216/evo/2019/05/p90349565_highres.jpg)
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New 2019 BMW 1-series unveiled, including a hot Golf R-rival
The new 1-series has made the transition to front-wheel drive – welcome to the mainstream
28 May 2019
2019 BMW 1-series spied![2020 BMW 1 Series teaser](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--8JBu1i93--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1559762196/evo/2019/05/d6rq1lexyaeeoqm.jpg)
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2019 BMW 1-series spied
BMW’s next 1-series hatchback adopts front-wheel drive – for better or worse
17 May 2019
BMW 1-series saloon spied testing in Germany![BMW 1-series saloon - front quarter](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--SC2iFhNs--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1556221784/evo/2018/11/bmw-1-series-sedan-facelift-003.jpg)
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BMW 1-series saloon spied testing in Germany
The BMW 1-series is about to go through big changes, not least its move to FWD
8 Nov 2018
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Special editions and range updates for BMW 1 and 3-series![](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--OrzypxmD--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1556216571/evo/2017/05/p90258065_highres.jpg)
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Special editions and range updates for BMW 1 and 3-series
Cosmetic tweaks and some shadowy special editions upgrade the 1-series and 3-series ranges for 2017
11 May 2017
BMW 1-series 3-dr hatch available from September![Advertorial 1-series](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--S0OjvTlU--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1556225983/evo/images/dir_1096/car_photo_548068.jpg)
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BMW 1-series 3-dr hatch available from September
Continuing the expansion of the BMW 1 Series range, the brand new 3 Door Sports Hatch hits the roads in September
30 Aug 2012
BMW E30 M3 v 123d![Evolutions: BMW E30 M3 v 123d](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--kD8QTMQL--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1556263201/evo/images/dir_991/car_photo_495724.jpg)
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BMW E30 M3 v 123d
The original M3 is our favourite M-car, but it’s now 25 years old and, on paper, a 123d is every bit as fast. We find out the truth...
18 Jan 2012
BMW 135i![BMW 135i](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--rho6UG3v--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1556260753/evo/images/dir_688/car_photo_344125.jpg)
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BMW 135i
The weather conspired against a new Bedford track time, but the car feels sharper than the 20bhp increase suggests, so expect a fast lap when it's fin…
1 Dec 2009
BMW 135i![BMW 135i](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--1KUt9cJ6--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1556260674/evo/images/dir_679/car_photo_339739.jpg)
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BMW 135i
We've improved the feel of the car on road and track but not the lap time
15 Nov 2009
BMW 135i![BMW 135i](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--vZFZ-skG--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1556260527/evo/images/dir_663/car_photo_331723.jpg)
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BMW 135i
Uprated spring rates and a lower ride height have noticeably improved our 135i's handling
1 Nov 2009
BMW 135i![BMW 135i](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--uYYOvsa1--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1556260416/evo/images/dir_653/car_photo_326845.jpg)
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BMW 135i
Original wheels are fine, but would some BMW Performance items be even better on our 135i?
15 Oct 2009
BMW 135i![BMW 135i](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--cg66XBE9--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1556260306/evo/images/dir_643/car_photo_321781.jpg)
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BMW 135i
Master plan is to transform our BMW 135i into a sharp trackday tool capable of rivalling the M3's Bedford lap time
1 Oct 2009
BMW's pocket racer![](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--gKIq5_ru--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1556258374/evo/images/dir_458/car_photo_229314.jpg)
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BMW's pocket racer
Uncompromising 1-Series TII concept influenced by classic ’70S BMWs
14 Nov 2007
BMW 130i M Sport![](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--B7r9m9Ze--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1556257866/evo/images/dir_418/car_photo_209084.jpg)
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BMW 130i M Sport
A superb drive, but £31K's an awful lot of money, regardless of how well it goes, looks and feels
5 Oct 2006
BMW 130i M Sport![](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s---0j78iJ7--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1556258747/evo/images/dir_52/car_photo_26223.jpg)
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BMW 130i M Sport
The 130i made its trackday debut at the end of March when the evoactive circus arrived at Snetterton. Having never visited the Norfolk circuit before,…
1 Jun 2006
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BMW 130i M Sport
It's not every day you get an empty track to play with, so when the boys at the Bedford Autodrome waved me out onto the circuit, I was determined to m…
30 Mar 2006
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BMW 130i M Sport
The Christmas break meant a jaunt to Wales to see the folks, and the chance to really get to know the 130.
6 Feb 2006