BMW 1 Series insurance group
12–39 of 50
Fuel cost at today's prices (updated weekly)
Typical BMW 1 Series running cost for a private driver at 8,000 miles/year. Based on 52 mpg official combined, adjusted ~12% for real-world driving, at today's average pump price of 159.89p/litre petrol (updated 3 Aug 2026).
Pump prices: DESNZ weekly road fuel prices; electricity: DESNZ Quarterly Energy Prices — both Open Government Licence v3.0, updated weekly/quarterly. An estimate for comparison, not a guaranteed cost; your economy, mileage and tariff will vary.
Official MPG, CO₂ & insurance by trim
Trim-level specifications for the BMW 1-Series (Petrol, Diesel), across 800 recorded variants.
- 93–321 bhp
- Power
- 4.6s
- 0–60 mph (fastest)
- 155 mph
- Top speed
- 1,496–2,996 cc
- Engine
- 30–83 mpg
- Fuel economy
- 89–226 g/km
- CO₂
- £190
- Road tax (VED)
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- Insurance group
- 4,324 mm
- Length
- 1,984 mm
- Width
- 1,421 mm
- Height
- 2,690 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1,320 kg
- Weight
- 5
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 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:
| 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.
Annual VED (road tax) bands
| CO₂ band | Annual VED | Share of stock |
|---|---|---|
| Standard rate | £200 | 64% |
| B | £20 | 9% |
| D | £170 | 9% |
| A | £20 | 9% |
| C | £35 | 9% |
Indicative standard-rate VED. Cars over £40k list price pay an additional supplement for years 2–6.
Fuel mix in stock
Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to run a BMW 1 Series?
- The buy-in for a used BMW 1 Series starts from £8,495 cash, or from £205 per month on finance. Running costs typically include fuel, insurance, road tax, and servicing. Depreciation is also a significant factor in the overall cost of ownership.
- Is a used BMW 1 Series expensive to maintain?
- Maintenance costs for a used BMW 1 Series can vary. As with any car, older models and those with higher mileage are more likely to require attention. Costs are also influenced by whether you use main dealer servicing or independent specialists.
- How many BMW 1 Series are for sale?
- We currently have 12 used BMW 1 Series models available for sale. These range in year from 2017 to 2025.