130i hatchback good runabout?

[rayyan171]

I have an XC90 to shift my family of 6 about. My wife does a 7-mile round commute to and from work. She has an E39 which we have had in the family since the mileage read 0. However, it is getting tired, leaks oil and the speedo doesn't work. Also we are getting the driveway done and I don't want oil on that. Would a 130i 55 reg be a good idea to replace it?

[rayyan171]

TBH we needed the E39's space a few years ago, when we didn't have the XC90, but now the most people her car will take is two people, so the 1 series looks like an option. However, more people may travel with us sometimes, as mostly when the whole family travel, it's the XC90.