2007 BMW 1 Series Problems & Complaints

Better than average63% fewer complaints than a typical year of the 1 Series at the same age

Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2007 BMW 1 Series with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is 63% fewer than a typical 1 Series model year at the same age, making the 2007 one of the better 1 Series years. The most reported problem area is the electrical system (2 complaints, typically around 146,000 miles).

6complaints
0recalls
1crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2007 BMW 1 Series problems

  • Electrical system~146,000 miles
    233%
  • Other / not specified~137,000 miles
    233%
  • Transmission & drivetrain~4,000 miles
    117%
  • Brakes~115,000 miles
    117%
  • Body & structure~115,000 miles
    117%
  • Lights~115,000 miles
    117%
  • Steering~146,000 miles
    117%

Share of the 6 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

BMW 1 Series complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, BMW 1 Series. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best 1 Series years: 2006, 2007, 2010. Years to avoid: 2011, 2009, 2008. Compare all years →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2007 BMW 1 Series a good car?

Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2007 1 Series rates better than average: 63% fewer complaints than a typical year of the 1 Series at the same age. It is one of the best 1 Series years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2007 BMW 1 Series?

The electrical system — 2 complaints, 33% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the transmission & drivetrain (1) and brakes (1).

How many recalls does the 2007 BMW 1 Series have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2007 BMW 1 Series. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the BMW 1 Series?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2006, 2007 and 2010. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2011, 2009 and 2008. See the full BMW 1 Series years comparison.

At what mileage do 2007 BMW 1 Series problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 115,000 miles; 50% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.