Every BMW 1 Series generation in the Burbles catalogue — complete specs, rarity tiers, interactive 3D cards, and the collectors who have spotted them on the street.
Each generation deals in its rarity tier’s alloy with its engine disc, lead specs, and first spotter record. Click into any generation for full trims and market figures.
BMW's own engineers cap this hatchback's output lower in Europe than the same engine gets elsewhere.
Tick the Shadow Line trim and the Hofmeister kink on the C-pillar is shaped into the numeral 1.
The F40 came out 5 mm shorter than the car it replaced, yet front-drive packaging gave it 42 mm more front legroom.
BMW's 2021 update to the M135i retuned its springs and dampers, and turned its artificial engine sound up louder.
BMW swapped the M135i's N55 six for the B58 in 2016 and renamed it M140i without changing the body.
The N54 engine in the 1M was BMW M's second turbocharged unit ever, after the X6 M's V8.
BMW kept the F20 rear-wheel drive while every mainstream rival in its class went front-drive.
In 2012, UK thieves found they could program a blank key fob straight through the 1 Series's own OBD port and drive off — no break-in required.
BMW built a hatchback with a longitudinal engine and rear-wheel drive, a layout no other hatchback maker bothered copying.
Real BMW 1 Series cards spotted on the street by Burbles collectors. Tap any card to flip it over, inspect the collector’s binder, or follow them.
VerifiedFIRST PRINTONLY ONE IN VANCOUVERPROIn 2012, UK thieves found they could program a blank key fob straight through the 1 Series's own OBD port and drive off — no break-in required.
Lead figures across every published generation, newest to oldest. Select any generation to inspect all trims and engine options.
| Generation | Years | Tier & Rarity | Engine | Power & Torque | 0–60 mph | Weight | Trims | First Spotter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Series M Performance (F70)F70 M Performance | 2024–present | Epic | 2.0L I4 | 296 hp · 295 lb-ft | — | — | 1 trim → | Unclaimed |
| F70 1 Series (2024–present)F70 | 2024–present | Rare | 1.5L I3 | 122 hp · 170 lb-ft | — | — | 6 trims → | Unclaimed |
| F40 1 Series (2019–2024)F40 | 2019–2024 | Rare | 1.5L I3 | 107 hp · 140 lb-ft | — | — | 7 trims → | Unclaimed |
| 1 Series M Performance (F40)F40 M Performance | 2019–2024 | Epic | 2.0L I4 | 302 hp · 332 lb-ft | — | — | 1 trim → | Unclaimed |
| 1 Series M Performance (F20)F20 M Performance | 2012–2019 | Epic | 3.0L I6 | 316 hp · 332 lb-ft | — | — | 3 trims → | Unclaimed |
| 1 Series M Coupé (E82, 2011–2012)E82 1M | 2011–2012 | Epic | 3.0L I6 | 335 hp · 332 lb-ft | — | 3,296 lb | 1 trim → | Unclaimed |
| F20 1 Series (2011–2019)F20 | 2011–2019 | Rare | 1.6L I4 | 101 hp · 133 lb-ft | — | — | 18 trims → | Unclaimed |
| 1 Series (2008–2013) | 2008–2013 | Common | 3.0L I6 | 228 hp · 200 lb-ft | — | — | 15 trims → | @crown |
| E81/E82/E87/E88 1 Series (2004–2013)E87 | 2004–2013 | Rare | 1.6L I4 | 114 hp · 111 lb-ft | — | — | 18 trims → | Unclaimed |
See a BMW 1 Series on the street, point Burbles at it, and that generation’s card goes in your binder with your own photo and serial number. Own one? Add it to your garage in the app.
