We’re still big fans of the BMW 1 Series, but the mid-range 118d doesn ... and dark colours don’t do it any favours, either. Our M Sport model features deeper front and rear bumpers, but ...

Don’t be fooled by the boot badge: this isn’t a 1-series with a creamy smooth six-cylinder engine under the bonnet of the sort the ‘25i’ branding would have led you to expect even a couple ...