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BMW car reviews

BMW is one of the world's best-known makers of prestige cars, with products that have a distinctly sporty edge. Its range is now broader than ever, starting with the VW Golf-sized 1 Series and encompassing SUVs, sports cars and convertibles. By far the mainstay of its business, though, are its saloon cars.

For a prestige brand, BMW has a very low CO2 emissions average, helped by its EfficientDynamics programme, which boosts fuel economy.

While BMW is ranked average for brand reliability, it's the highest rated German brand for sales and service with Which? members.

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11 New BMW reviews available

BMW 1 Series reviews

The rear-wheel drive BMW 1 Series is one of the sportiest small family hatchbacks around. It’s well built, with great road manners, which means you can expect residual values to remain high. The range includes the ultra-efficient 116d, which returns more than 64mpg.

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BMW 3 Series reviews

The 3 Series may not be as prestigious as it once was, but it’s still a large car to be reckoned with, offering excellent handling and refinement. In recent years the range has diversified with the 3 Series Touring, a large estate model, and the 320ed, a super-efficient eco-car.

 

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BMW 5 Series reviews

Since the BMW 5 Series launched in 1972, it's become one of the world’s most popular luxury saloons. Now that the range is bigger and better equipped than ever before, complete with innovative new models like the 5 Series GT executive hatchback, will you be tempted to join the club?

 

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BMW 6 Series reviews

The 6 Series Coupé is BMW’s answer to the Jaguar XK and Mercedes SL. Its performance claims and apparent exclusivity have certainly given it a lot to live up to, so how does the reality compare? Find out with our expert review.

BMW 7 Series reviews

The fifth version of BMW’s 7 Series may be styled more conservatively than its predecessors, but that doesn’t mean there’s anything less going on under the bonnet. Find out what our expert reviewers thought of its performance on the road.

BMW X1 reviews

BMW has already made its mark on the SUV sector with the larger X5 and X3. Now, it’s taking on the competitive compact SUV sector with the X1, a car that’s going head-to-head with the likes of Volvo’s XC60. So how does it compare? Find out here.

BMW X3 reviews

The X3 is a compact SUV based on the ever-popular BMW 3 Series. It’s got plenty of safety gear, powerful brakes, and it handles well on the road. But will you be put off by its choppy ride and lack of rearward space?

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BMW X5 reviews

The X5 is BMW’s first seven-seater vehicle, offering plenty of space and decent on-road handling. The question is, how does it fare off road? And can the X5 give the Land Rover Discovery 3 and Audi Q7 a run for their money?

BMW X6 reviews

The BMW X6 has pretty much got the 4x4 off-road coupe niche to itself. Potential rivals like the Audi Q5 and Range Rover Sport feel much more conventional than BMW's radical X6 but there's no denying it performs very well indeed. 

Used BMW reviews

10 Used BMW reviews available

  • BMW X1 reviews

    1 review available (2009 - 2012) | Used price: from £17.750

    bmw x1

    BMW has already made its mark on the SUV sector with the larger X5 and X3. Now, it’s taking on the competitive compact SUV sector with the X1, a car that’s going head-to-head with the likes of Volvo’s XC60. So how does it compare? Find out here.

  • BMW X6 reviews

    1 review available (2008 - 2010) | Used price: from £28.250

    BMW X6

    The BMW X6 has pretty much got the 4x4 off-road coupe niche to itself. Potential rivals like the Audi Q5 and Range Rover Sport feel much more conventional than BMW's radical X6 but there's no denying it performs very well indeed. 

  • BMW 1 Series reviews

    4 reviews available (2004 - 2012) | Used price: from £5.175

    BMW 1 Series 2011 1a

    The rear-wheel drive BMW 1 Series is one of the sportiest small family hatchbacks around. It’s well built, with great road manners, which means you can expect residual values to remain high. The range includes the ultra-efficient 116d, which returns more than 64mpg.

    Buying a used BMW 1 Series 1min video

     

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  • BMW X3 reviews

    2 reviews available (2004 - 2010) | Used price: from £7.675

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    The X3 is a compact SUV based on the ever-popular BMW 3 Series. It’s got plenty of safety gear, powerful brakes, and it handles well on the road. But will you be put off by its choppy ride and lack of rearward space?

    Watch the BMW X3 video review

     

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  • BMW 6 Series reviews

    2 reviews available (2004 - 2010) | Used price: from £13.550

    BMW 6 Series Coupe 2

    The 6 Series Coupé is BMW’s answer to the Jaguar XK and Mercedes SL. Its performance claims and apparent exclusivity have certainly given it a lot to live up to, so how does the reality compare? Find out with our expert review.

  • BMW Z4 reviews

    2 reviews available (2003 - 2011) | Used price: from £6.995

    BMW Z4 1

    BMW’s sporty Z4 roadster is no longer the uncompromising sports car it used to be – nowadays it offers a more luxurious, refined style. But can it really hope to compete with the likes of the Mercedes SLK and Porsche Boxster?

  • BMW 5 Series reviews

    5 reviews available (2002 - 2011) | Used price: from £4.650

    BMW-5-Series-Touring-1

    Since the BMW 5 Series launched in 1972, it's become one of the world’s most popular luxury saloons. Now that the range is bigger and better equipped than ever before, complete with innovative new models like the 5 Series GT executive hatchback, will you be tempted to join the club?

     

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  • BMW 7 Series reviews

    2 reviews available (2002 - 2008) | Used price: from £8.575

    BMW 7Series9

    The fifth version of BMW’s 7 Series may be styled more conservatively than its predecessors, but that doesn’t mean there’s anything less going on under the bonnet. Find out what our expert reviewers thought of its performance on the road.

  • BMW X5 reviews

    2 reviews available (2000 - 2010) | Used price: from £5.125

    BMW X5 1

    The X5 is BMW’s first seven-seater vehicle, offering plenty of space and decent on-road handling. The question is, how does it fare off road? And can the X5 give the Land Rover Discovery 3 and Audi Q7 a run for their money?

  • BMW 3 Series reviews

    7 reviews available (1998 - 2011) | Used price: from £2.395

    BMW 3 2012 1

    The 3 Series may not be as prestigious as it once was, but it’s still a large car to be reckoned with, offering excellent handling and refinement. In recent years the range has diversified with the 3 Series Touring, a large estate model, and the 320ed, a super-efficient eco-car.

     

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