Fair price
BMW 1 Series
2023 M135i Xdrive Auto
PetrolAutomatic19,693 mi2023
£200/yrHome delivery
Finance available on request
£26,999
cash
Anycolour Car·4.9 (154)· Barnsley
BMW 1 Series insurance group
12–39 of 50
BMW 1 Series
2019 118i M Sport Shadow Edition
PetrolManual70,912 mi2019
£200/yr
Finance available on request
£9,980
cash
Cobalt Motors·4.5 (153)· Gosforth
Fair price
BMW 1 Series
2018 118i Sport
PetrolManual61,457 mi2018
£200/yr
Finance available on request
£8,990
cash
Ezy Access·4.5 (248)· South Ruislip
Fair price
BMW 1 Series
2017 116d Sport
DieselManual80,021 mi2017
£200/yr
Finance available on request
£6,495
cash
Car-pod Ltd·4.9 (173)· North Baddesley
Fair price
BMW 1 Series
2018 118i Sport Auto
PetrolAutomatic65,879 mi2018
£200/yr
Finance available on request
£10,190
cash
Ezy Access·4.5 (248)· South Ruislip
Fair price
BMW 1 Series
2021 118i M Sport Auto
PetrolAutomatic75,815 mi2021
£200/yr
Finance available on request
£14,490
cash
Ezy Access·4.5 (248)· South Ruislip
Good price
BMW 1 Series
2019 118i M Sport Shadow Edition
PetrolManual59,222 mi2019
£200/yr
Finance available on request
£11,480
cash
Cobalt Motors·4.5 (153)· Gosforth
Fair price
BMW 1 Series
2020 118i M Sport
PetrolManual26,718 mi2020
£200/yr
Finance available on request
£16,480
cash
Cobalt Motors·4.5 (153)· Gosforth
Good price
BMW 1 Series
2018 118i M Sport Shadow Edition
PetrolManual71,310 mi2018
£200/yr
£232/mo
£9,990
cash
Ezy Access·4.5 (248)· South Ruislip
Fair price
BMW 1 Series
2020 118i M Sport Auto
PetrolAutomatic49,471 mi2020
£200/yr
£380/mo
£16,999
cash
CG Motorland·4.5 (212)· Leicester
Great price
BMW 1 Series
2016 116d Sport Auto
DieselAutomatic101,000 mi2016
Band B · £20/yr
£142/mo
£5,995
cash
Hanworth Autos Ltd·4.0 (28)· Feltham
Fair price
BMW 1 Series
2017 116d Sport Auto
DieselAutomatic43,533 mi2017
£200/yr
£226/mo
£9,999
cash
AB Dealers·4.6 (235)· Feltham
Above market
BMW 1 Series
2019 118i Sport
PetrolManual85,446 mi2019
£200/yr
£241/mo
£10,999
cash
AB Dealers·4.6 (235)· Feltham
Motoring Today score
How good is the BMW 1 Series?
63/100
Overall
Reliability62
Running costs71
Safety49
Family & practicality76
Insurance56
Reliability is from real DVSA MOT pass rates; running costs, insurance, safety and practicality from manufacturer specs (MPG/CO₂, insurance group, Euro NCAP, dimensions). Overall is a fixed weighted blend (family 17% · safety 18% · insurance 15% · reliability 25% · running cost 25%), from a sample of 83,867. A guide, not a guarantee.
Market data
BMW 1 Series market snapshot
How prices compare
35th percentile
On average, about 35% of comparable BMW 1 Series listings across the local market are cheaper, and the rest cost more. Typical market price for a comparable BMW 1 Series: £12,659.
Based on 12 of our current listings
How quickly it sells
25 days
Comparable BMW 1 Series listings typically take around 25 days to sell, based on local sold-car data.
Based on 12 of our current listings
Typical mileage
62,344 miles
Across our current BMW 1 Series stock, mileage ranges from 19,693 to 101,000 miles (median 65,879).
Across 13 of our current listings
Price and days-to-sell figures are averaged across our own live BMW 1 Series listings, each checked against MarketCheck UK's wider market data (refreshed every 24 hours). Mileage is from our current stock directly. Shown only where we have enough listings to be representative — a guide, not a valuation.
Specifications & dimensions
Trim-level specifications for the BMW 1-Series (Petrol, Diesel), across 800 recorded variants.
Performance
- 93–321 bhp
- Power
- 4.6s
- 0–60 mph (fastest)
- 155 mph
- Top speed
- 1,496–2,996 cc
- Engine
Economy & running costs
- 30–83 mpg
- Fuel economy
- 89–226 g/km
- CO₂
- £190
- Road tax (VED)
- 12–39 of 50
- Insurance group
Dimensions & practicality
- 4,324 mm
- Length
- 1,984 mm
- Width
- 1,421 mm
- Height
- 2,690 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1,320 kg
- Weight
- 5
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
Euro NCAP safety
- 5★
- Adult
- 3★
- Child
- 1★
- Pedestrian
The BMW 1-Series Hatchback (04-11) was tested by Euro NCAP in and received the following safety ratings:
Manual · Automatic 5 seats New from £17,775
| Trim | Fuel | Power | MPG | CO₂ | Ins. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 123 xDrive M Sport 5dr Step AutoAutomatic | Petrol | 201 bhp | 44.8 - 47.9 mpg | 135 | 26 |
| 120 Sport 5dr Step Auto [Tech+ Pack]Automatic | Petrol | 153 bhp | 47 - 53.2 mpg | 121 | 21 |
| 118d M Sport 5dr [Live Cockpit Pro/Tech pk]Manual | Diesel | 147 bhp | 54.3 - 58.9 mpg | 125 | 23 |
| 118i [136] SE 5dr Step Auto [Live Cockpit Pro]Automatic | Petrol | 134 bhp | 47.9 - 49.6 mpg | 129 | 19 |
| 116d M Sport 5dr Step Auto [Live Cockpit Pro]Automatic | Diesel | 114 bhp | 53.3 - 58.9 mpg | 125 | 17 |
| 128ti 5dr Step AutoAutomatic | Petrol | 261 bhp | 38.2 - 40.9 mpg | 157 | — |
| 120d xDrive M Sport 5dr Step Auto [Tech/Pro Pack]Automatic | Diesel | 187 bhp | 48.7 - 52.3 mpg | 142 | 28 |
| 120d Sport Automatic 5dAutomatic | Diesel | 187 bhp | 54.3 - 57.6 mpg | 129 | 27 |
| 118i [136] Sport 5drManual | Petrol | 134 bhp | 46.3 - 49.6 mpg | 130 | 19 |
| M135i xDrive Sport Automatic 5dAutomatic | Petrol | 301 bhp | 35.8 - 38.2 mpg | 168 | 36 |
| M135i xDrive M Sport (Plus Pack) Sport Automatic 5dAutomatic | Petrol | 301 bhp | 35.3 - 36.2 mpg | 177 | 36 |
| 118d SE 5dManual | Diesel | 147 bhp | 57.6 - 60.1 mpg | 123 | 23 |
Manufacturer specifications aggregated across recorded trims; individual cars vary by options and age. Figures are a guide — confirm exact spec with the seller.
Frequently asked questions
- How many BMW 1 Series cars are currently for sale on Motoring Today?
- There are 10 BMW 1 Series models available for sale right now. Our stock was last updated on 22 September 2026.
- What is the cheapest BMW 1 Series available?
- The most affordable BMW 1 Series is a 2014 model with 68,000 miles, priced at £5,595. A representative finance example on this car is £125 per month.
- What should I check when buying a used BMW 1 Series?
- Always inspect the car's service history for regular maintenance and check for any MOT advisories on Motoring Today's listings. Pay attention to the condition of suspension components and look for oil leaks, as these can sometimes be areas of concern on used BMWs.
- Are BMW 1 Series models ULEZ compliant?
- Most petrol BMW 1 Series from 2006 onwards and diesel models from September 2015 onwards are typically ULEZ compliant due to meeting Euro 4 and Euro 6 emission standards, respectively. Always confirm the specific car's Euro standard if available, or check with the seller.
- What finance options are available for a BMW 1 Series?
- You can typically choose between Hire Purchase (HP) or Personal Contract Purchase (PCP). HP involves fixed monthly payments to own the car outright, while PCP offers lower monthly payments with a final balloon payment or return option. A representative finance example on some models has a £0 deposit over 60 months.
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