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Used 2019 BMW 118 for sale
M SPORT EDITION SHADOW
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Could suit you if…
- Many journeys are local or relatively short: petrol can fit that use without choosing diesel just for occasional long trips.
- You want practical access for everyday shopping and bags: the hatchback opening may suit your routine. Check actual boot space.
- You would prefer less gear changing in traffic: the recorded automatic transmission may suit. Try how this exact gearbox behaves on a test drive.
Think twice if…
- You need room for several children or extra passengers: the seat count is not recorded. Confirm this exact version's seats and child-seat fit; do not assume from the model name.
- You need certainty about this particular car: type-level advice cannot confirm its condition. Ask for service records, an insurance quote and an independent inspection.
This is general guidance about this type of car and your needs — not an inspection or approval of this individual car.
This is the post-2019 F40 1 Series (a compact 5-door hatch) that moved to a front-wheel-drive platform; don’t expect the old rear-drive feel. The 118i petrol uses BMW’s 1.5-litre turbo three-cylinder with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic — the combo is punchy and reasonably efficient but the DCT can be less smooth in low-speed city traffic and needs periodic fluid/mechatronic attention. Parts and dealer servicing cost more than a mainstream hatch, though parts are widely available in Ireland.
- DCT gearbox service history (fluid/mechatronic) and test for smooth low-speed shifts and creep behaviour
- Any low-speed clutch shudder or hesitation on pull-away (common symptom on DCTs if service is overdue)
- Turbo and intercooler hoses, oil return pipes and signs of oil leaks or excessive oil consumption
- Suspension and rear subframe bush noise over bumps (firm M-Sport setups can show wear) and check brake/tyre wear
- Infotainment, parking sensors and reversing camera operation (electrical niggles can appear on 7-year-old BMWs)
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AA Approved Cars. BMW 1-Series M Sport Shadow Edition. Comes with a fresh service, new 2 year NCT and 1 year warranty. Finance options available and trade-in welcome. Available now in Long Mile Road, Dublin 12 (D12 HE02). Stock no: 0097.