Is BMW 130i reliable?
Is BMW 130i reliable?
There’s a German magazine who ran a 130i as a long-term test, and they declared it the most reliable car they’d ever tested.
How many BMW 130i are left?
| 2021 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|
| BMW 130I LE M SPORT | 131 | 132 |
| BMW 130I M SPORT AUTO | 86 | 84 |
| BMW 130i M SPORT | 649 | 743 |
| BMW 130i SE | 60 | 71 |
Is BMW 1 Series worth it?
The BMW 1 Series is one of the best premium hatchbacks on sale, offering a combination of performance, efficiency and driver thrills. The BMW 1 Series may have made the switch to front (and four) wheel drive but this change hasn’t diluted its appeal – the smallest BMW is still great to drive.
What’s the redline on a BMW 130i M Sport?
It was a good thing we went in forewarned, as the 130i M Sport would have got more than just me into trouble. This is a car that lives by its 7,000rpm redline and brings out the devil in whoever sits behind the wheel.
What kind of engine does BMW 130i have?
In truth, the 130i is not far off. With a 3.0-litre engine and 261bhp on tap, it’s definitely got the performance credentials. Add an M Sport package, including 18-inch alloy wheels, sports seats and matching steering wheel, plus aggressive body mouldings, and it’s practically there.
What’s the rev rate on a BMW 130i?
The engine takes a deep breath at 4,000rpm, thanks to BMW’s VANOS variable valve timing, and all hell lets loose in a gnashing whirl of revs. It’s fast, brutal and takes time to truly master. The first few minutes were a Staccato mess of power, brakes and opposite lock, it takes time to smooth out progress in the buzzy little 130i.
Why is the BMW 130i so fidgety?
On open roads, it picks up well, responds precisely to throttle inputs and sounds superb. It’s a pity, then, that the stiff suspension and damping cause the 130i to be fidgety on rough roads. The car bounces and skips where other hot hatches, including the MINI, are better controlled.
