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BMW 1 Series vs Nissan Juke

A side-by-side comparison of the used BMW 1 Series and Nissan Juke — price, real monthly finance, running costs and MOT reliability, all from live UK stock.

Reviewed by the Motoring Today Editorial team · methodology in our editorial standards.

BMW 1 Series or Nissan Juke — which should I buy?

The Nissan Juke starts cheaper (BMW 1 Series from £8,294, Nissan Juke from £4,899), with illustrative finance from £193/mo and £118/mo respectively. On MOT reliability they score 85% and 64% first-time passes. The full spec, running-cost and deal breakdown is below.

1 Series from
£8,294
Juke from
£4,899
In stock
9 vs 15
BMW 1 Series versus Nissan Juke on price, running costs and MOT reliability, from live UK stock. The best value in each row is highlighted.
From live stock
BMW 1 Series
9 in stock · from £8,294
★ Best value overall
Nissan Juke
15 in stock · from £4,899
Cheapest in stock£8,294£4,899lowest
Median price£10,699£9,310lower
From (per month)Illustrative, from live stock£193/mo (HP, 60 months, 14.9% APR)£118/mo (HP, 60 months, 16.9% APR)lower
Road tax (VED)Typical car in stock£200/yr£200/yr
Median mileage65,753 mi34,971 milower
Median year20192019
Median CO₂121 g/kmcleaner138 g/km
Typical power134 bhpmore112 bhp
Most common fuelPetrolPetrol
Most common gearboxManualAutomatic
MOT first-time passDVSA history85%more reliable64%
Great/good deals in stockMotoring Today price rating1 / 95 / 15more
View all 9 1 SeriesView all 15 Juke

Motoring Today score

Our 0–100 vehicle-intelligence score: reliability is from real DVSA MOT pass rates, the rest from manufacturer specs (MPG/CO₂, insurance group, Euro NCAP, dimensions). Higher is better — the stronger side is highlighted.

ScoreBMW 1 SeriesNissan Juke
Overall63/10070/100
Reliability6257
Running costs7174
Safety49
Family & practicality7680
Insurance5671

A guide, not a guarantee — based on the sample of stock and MOT/spec records we hold for each model.

Specs, side by side

Manufacturer specifications across the BMW 1 Series and Nissan Juke trim range. The stronger figure is highlighted where there's a clear better/worse direction (dimensions are shown for reference only).

SpecBMW 1 SeriesNissan Juke
MPG (combined)30–83 mpg34–70 mpg
CO₂ emissions89–226 g/km104–185 g/km
Insurance group1 (cheapest) – 50Group 12–39Group 8–26
Euro NCAP safety60% pillar avg5 stars (2019)
0–60mph4.6s6.8s
Power93–321 bhp92–214 bhp
Seats55
Doors55
Length4324 mm4135 mm
Width1984 mm1974 mm
Height1421 mm1565 mm

How we compare. The “best value overall” column and the cells marked ★ are chosen from live market data, running costs, DVSA MOT history and manufacturer specs — the side that wins the most comparable rows leads. Deal ratings come from the Motoring Today price model. Our methodology →

About the finance figures

Monthly payments shown are illustrative examples drawn from real quotes on cars currently in stock — the exact rate, term and APR depend on your circumstances, the lender and a credit check. They are not an offer of finance and are not a representative example of the total cost of credit.

Motoring Today is a trading style of Motor Genius Group Ltd (FRN 960504), an appointed representative of The Compliance Guys Ltd, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 941360).

Motoring Today is a credit broker, not a lender.

Frequently asked questions

Is the BMW 1 Series or the Nissan Juke cheaper to buy?
In current stock the Nissan Juke starts lower: the BMW 1 Series is available from £8,294 (median £10,699) and the Nissan Juke from £4,899 (median £9,310).
What are the monthly finance payments on the BMW 1 Series vs the Nissan Juke?
Illustrative finance starts from £193/mo (HP, 60 months, 14.9% APR) on the BMW 1 Series and £118/mo (HP, 60 months, 16.9% APR) on the Nissan Juke. These are examples from cars currently in stock, not offers of finance — the actual rate, term and APR depend on your circumstances, the lender and a credit check.
Which is cheaper to tax, the BMW 1 Series or the Nissan Juke?
The most common annual road tax (VED) across BMW 1 Series stock is £200/yr, versus £200/yr for the Nissan Juke — so the BMW 1 Series is generally cheaper to tax.
Which is more reliable at MOT, the BMW 1 Series or the Nissan Juke?
Based on DVSA MOT history across our stock, the BMW 1 Series averages a 85% first-time pass rate and the Nissan Juke 64% — the BMW 1 Series edges it on this measure.

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