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    2006 BMW 1 Series

    New from

    $34,900 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    2 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    6.6 - 9.4 L / 100km

    About the BMW 1 Series

    Last updated Dec 04, 2025

    The new BMW 1 Series is a Small Luxury offered in a 5D Hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $34,900 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $65,800 for the Sport.

    There are 2 variants of the 1 Series available in Australia.

    Engine options include 2L multi-point injection (95kW/180Nm), 1.6L multi-point injection (85kW/150Nm), 2L turbo diesel common rail (115kW/330Nm) and 3L multi-point injection (195kW/315Nm). Available with 5-speed manual, 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    The new 2006 1 Series is offered with a 2 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    68.27 - 141.82 kW/t
    57.92 kW/t
    141.82 kW/t
    Boot Space
    330 litres
    302 litres
    544 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    6.6 - 9.4 L/100km
    5.8 L/100km
    9.7 L/100km
    Price
    $34,900 - $65,800
    $33,950
    $74,090
    Warranty (Years)
    2 - 3 years
    2 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    New this year - 1 year
    1 year
    3 years

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    All BMW 1 Series Pricing

    YearPrice From*Price To*
    2025$56,500$84,100
    2024$49,068$76,600
    2023$53,900$76,600
    2022$47,900$72,900
    2021$46,990$70,900
    *excl. on-roads
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    2006 BMW 1 Series Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the BMW 1 Series

    Base

    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Roof
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Digital Cassette Mini Disc
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • Upgraded Speakers
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Hatchback
      • Driver Location: Rhd
      • Local Body Type: Hatchback
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Non-corrosive Body Location: Part
      • Non-corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Platform Code: E87
    • Brakes
      • Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Painted
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 76
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
      • Load Restraint Type: Net
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Type: Bluetooth
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Memorized Door Mirror Position
      • Navigational Systems Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Navigational Systems Data Feed: Internal Memory/hd
      • Navigational Systems Display Type: Colour
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: Arrows And Voice
      • Number Of Memorized Driver Seat Positions: 5
      • Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
      • Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location (12v): Boot/cargo
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Reading Lights Front Location: Front
      • Reading Lights Rear Location: Rear
      • Remote Trunk Hatch Release Operation: Remote Control
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Radio Settings
      • Smart Card/smart Key Type: Manual
      • Voice Activating System Includes Air Conditioning
      • Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player
      • Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System
      • Voice Activating System Includes Phone
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1150
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 330
      • External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 35.1
      • Front Headroom (mm): 963
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1407
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1374
      • Front Track (mm): 1484
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 37.9
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 38.1
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 55.4
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 55.7
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 54.1
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 52.8
      • Overall Height (mm): 1430
      • Overall Length (mm): 4227
      • Overall Width (mm): 1751
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 967
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1414
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1342
      • Rear Track (mm): 1497
      • Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 10700
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2660
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Exterior Door Handles Color: Body Colour
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 53
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Locks
      • Anti-theft Protection Interior Monitoring
      • Anti-theft Protection Peripheral
      • Anti-theft Protection Remote Operation
      • Power Locks Includes Power Windows
      • Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.3
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 9.4
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 208
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 129
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 129
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 95
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 180
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5750
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3250
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Adult Occupant: 5
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Steering
      • Sports Steering Wheel
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Multi Function
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Type: Fixed
      • Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Strut
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Ventilation
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 1
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
      • Ventilation System Micro Filter
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Electrically Foldable Mirrors Operation: Electric
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Headlight Cleaners Type: High Pressure
      • Heat Reflective Glass Location: ?
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
      • Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 2
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 144
      • Paint Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Paint Distance (mile): Unlimited
      • Paint Duration (months): 36
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 24
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 24
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 24
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1200
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 650
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1750
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1250
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195

    Sport

    Adds to Base:
    • Audio
      • Connection External Ipod Front
      • Disc Player Boot Capacity: 6
      • Disc Player Boot Location: Boot
      • Mp3 Devices Connection
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System Disc Autochanger
      • System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
      • Wma Devices Connection
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 141.82
    • Convenience
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Number Of Memorized Driver Seat Positions: 4
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 50
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Titanium
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Titanium
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Titanium
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Bi-xenon
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 9.2
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 9.2
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 6.1
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 155
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 265
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 195
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 315
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2750
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Variable Rack
    • Visibility
      • Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 680
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1875
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1375
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 50
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225
    Removes from Base:
    • Audio
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Digital Cassette Mini Disc
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 76
    • Convenience
      • Memorized Door Mirror Position
      • Number Of Memorized Driver Seat Positions: 5
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor
      • Voice Activating System Includes Air Conditioning
      • Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player
      • Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System
      • Voice Activating System Includes Phone
    • Doors
      • Exterior Door Handles Color: Body Colour
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 53
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.3
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.3
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 9.4
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 208
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 129
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 129
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 95
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 180
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5750
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3250
    • Steering
      • Sports Steering Wheel
    • Visibility
      • Headlight Cleaners Type: High Pressure
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 650
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1750
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1250
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195
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    2006 BMW 1 Series Dimensions

    1430mm
    1751mm
    4227mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2006 BMW 1 Series Towing Capacity

    YearBraked Capacity fromBraked Capacity to
    20241300Kg1300Kg
    20231300Kg1300Kg
    20221300Kg1300Kg
    20211300Kg1300Kg
    20201300Kg1300Kg
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    2006 BMW 1 Series Fuel Economy

    There are 8 different fuel economy figures for the BMW 1 Series

    The most fuel efficient BMW 1 Series is the Base with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 6.6L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The BMW 1 Series that uses the most amount of fuel is the Sport with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3L Multi-Point Injection and uses 9.4L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the BMW 1 Series variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

    BMW 1 SeriesFuel TypeCombined
    2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded7.3 L/100km
    2L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded7.3 L/100km
    2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded7.8 L/100km
    2L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded7.4 L/100km
    2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded7.9 L/100km
    1.6L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded7.5 L/100km
    1.6L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded7.5 L/100km
    2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, RWDDiesel6.6 L/100km
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    2006 BMW 1 Series Warranty

    What is the warranty on a BMW 1 Series?

    The BMW 1 Series offers a 2 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

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    BMW 1 Series FAQs

    The cheapest BMW 1 Series is the Base that starts from $34,900.

    The most expensive BMW 1 Series is the Sport that starts from $65,800.

    The best towing capacity of a BMW 1 Series is 1200 kg offered by the following variants: Base and Sport.

    The largest BMW 1 Series is the Base which measures 1751mm wide, 4227mm in length and sits 1430mm tall.

    The most powerful BMW 1 Series is the Sport which has 195kW of power from its 3L Multi-Point Injection engine.

    The BMW 1 Series is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest BMW 1 Series is the Sport which weighs 1875 kg (kerb weight).

    The BMW 1 Series may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Diesel.