MYRModel Year Report

2007 BMW 1 Series

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2007 BMW 1 Series
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:55:25.801Z

Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, BMW 1 Series Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2007 highlighted. 2000: 1 complaints 2000 2001: 1 complaints 2002: 1 complaints 2002 2003: 1 complaints 2004: 3 complaints 2004 2005: 3 complaints 2006: 5 complaints 2006 2007: 6 complaints 2007 2008: 18 complaints 2008 2009: 18 complaints 2010: 8 complaints 2010 2011: 33 complaints 2012: 0 complaints 2012
2007: 6 complaints
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YearComplaints
20001
20011
20021
20031
20043
20053
20065
20076
200818
200918
20108
201133
20120

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 6 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 of 6 total reports mention: electrical system.

STRUCTURE

1 of 6 total reports mentions: structure.

CRASH
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ACTUALLY, AFTER THE LIGHT SIGNAL BECAME GREEN LIGHT THEN I MOVED AND EVERY CAR MOVING NORMALLY I TOOK THE LEFT LANE THEN SUDDENLY I SAW A LAND CRUISER STOPPED ON MY LANE , I DON'T HAVE ANY OPTION SO I TREADED THE BRAKE ONE LONG TREAD , BUT...

NHTSA ODI report, 20150105

STEERING

1 of 6 total reports mentions: steering.

SERVICE BRAKES

1 of 6 total reports mentions: service brakes.

CRASH
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ACTUALLY, AFTER THE LIGHT SIGNAL BECAME GREEN LIGHT THEN I MOVED AND EVERY CAR MOVING NORMALLY I TOOK THE LEFT LANE THEN SUDDENLY I SAW A LAND CRUISER STOPPED ON MY LANE , I DON'T HAVE ANY OPTION SO I TREADED THE BRAKE ONE LONG TREAD , BUT...

NHTSA ODI report, 20150105

POWER TRAIN

1 of 6 total reports mentions: power train.

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BMW 120I AUTO WAS BOUGHT IN 2007/11. AFTER A FEW MONTHS 'ENGINE MALFUNCTION, REDUCE POWER' MESSAGE CAME UP. CAR WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP AND THE VALVETRONIC WAS REPLACED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20090226

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2007 BMW 1 Series — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2007 BMW 1 Series reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2007 BMW 1 Series?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2007 BMW 1 Series have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.