Fair price
BMW 1 Series
2014 120d M Sport
DieselManual47,000 mi2014
Band C · £35/yr
£205/mo
£8,500
cash
Vantage Autohouse·5.0 (17)· Newport
BMW 1 Series insurance group
12–39 of 50
Above market
BMW 1 Series
2019 116d Se
DieselManual65,753 mi2019
£200/yr
£216/mo
£10,297
cash
SWS Car Sales Ltd·3.8 (120)· Cobham
Fair price
BMW 1 Series
2017 118i M Sport Shadow Edition
PetrolManual98,165 mi2017
£200/yr
£193/mo
£8,294
cash
Cobalt Motors·4.5 (143)· West Allotment
Above market
BMW 1 Series
2019 118i Sport
PetrolManual85,460 mi2019
£200/yr
£241/mo
£10,999
cash
AB Dealers·4.6 (196)· Feltham
Fair price
BMW 1 Series
2017 116d Sport Auto
DieselAutomatic43,529 mi2017
£200/yr
£241/mo
£10,699
cash
AB Dealers·4.6 (196)· Feltham
Good price
BMW 1 Series
2020 118i M Sport Auto
PetrolAutomatic29,967 mi2020
£200/yr
£372/mo
£16,999
cash
AB Dealers·4.6 (196)· Feltham
Fair price
BMW 1 Series
2024 128ti Auto
PetrolAutomatic12,013 mi2024
£200/yrHome delivery
£557/mo
£25,999
cash
Anycolour Car·4.9 (148)· Barnsley
Fair price
BMW 1 Series
2021 118i M Sport Auto
PetrolAutomatic75,815 mi2021
£200/yr
£339/mo
£15,190
cash
Ezy Access·4.5 (207)· Ruislip
Fair price
BMW 1 Series
2018 118i Sport
PetrolManual70,766 mi2018
£200/yr
£207/mo
£8,995
cash
Oaktree Motor Company·4.7 (193)· Torfaen
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
40th percentile
On average, about 40% 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: £12,815.
Based on 9 of our current listings
How quickly it sells
29 days
Comparable BMW 1 Series listings typically take around 29 days to sell, based on local sold-car data.
Based on 9 of our current listings
Typical mileage
58,719 miles
Across our current BMW 1 Series stock, mileage ranges from 12,013 to 98,165 miles (median 65,753).
Across 9 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 9 BMW 1 Series models currently available on Motoring Today. This stock count was last updated on 23 August 2026.
- What is the cheapest BMW 1 Series available?
- The cheapest BMW 1 Series is a 2017 model with 98,165 miles, priced at £8,294. A representative finance example shows this could be £193 per month.
- What should I check when buying a used BMW 1 Series?
- Always inspect for signs of neglect, listen for any unusual engine noises, and check for a full service history. Additionally, carefully review the MOT advisory notes on any listing for potential issues.
- Is the BMW 1 Series ULEZ compliant?
- Yes, 1 out of 9 BMW 1 Series models currently for sale are ULEZ compliant. Generally, petrol cars meeting Euro 4 (2006 onwards) and diesel cars meeting Euro 6 (2015 onwards) are compliant.
- What finance options are available for a BMW 1 Series?
- Motoring Today offers Hire Purchase (HP) where you own the car after all payments, or Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) which offers lower monthly payments but typically requires a balloon payment or return of the car at the end. A representative example for an HP agreement is available with a £0 deposit over 60 months, with a representative APR of 13% – finance is subject to status.
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