How much is road tax on a BMW 1 Series?

A BMW 1 Series registered on or after 1 April 2017 pays the flat standard rate of £200 a year for 2026/27. Cars registered between March 2001 and March 2017 pay a CO₂-based band instead. If the car cost over £40,000 new, add the £440/yr expensive-car supplement in years 2–6.

Do electric BMW 1 Seriess pay road tax?

Yes — since 1 April 2025 zero-emission cars pay VED. A new electric car pays £10 in its first year, then the £200 standard rate; electric cars registered before April 2025 also pay £200. Electric cars registered before March 2017 pay £20.

What is the expensive-car (£40,000) supplement?

Cars with a list price over £40,000 when new pay an extra £440 a year on top of the standard rate for five years, starting from the second licence (years 2–6). For zero-emission cars registered from 1 April 2025 the threshold is £50,000. It is based on the list price when new, not the price you pay used.

How is road tax calculated for the BMW 1 Series?

For cars registered from April 2017, VED is a first-year "showroom" rate based on CO₂ emissions, then the flat £200 standard rate every year after. Older cars (2001–2017) stay on the CO₂ band system (bands A–M). You can check the exact rate for any specific car by its registration on the DVLA vehicle-tax service.

How does used-car road tax work in the UK?

For cars registered from 1 April 2017, the first year's road tax is often based on CO2 emissions, followed by a standard flat rate. Cars with a list price over £40,000 when new also incur an additional surcharge for five years. Older cars registered before this date are taxed solely on CO2 bands.

How many BMW 1 Series are currently for sale?

There are 9 BMW 1 Series models currently available for sale, spanning model years from 2014 to 2024. This stock was last updated on 25 August 2026.

BMW 1 Series road tax 2026/27: VED cost

Standard rate (year 2+)

£200/yr

Cars registered from 1 Apr 2017 (2026/27)

Most common in stock

£200/yr

92% of BMW 1 Series

Expensive-car supplement

+£440/yr

If over £40k new · years 2–6

How BMW 1 Series road tax is worked out

First-year rate by CO₂ (cars registered from 1 April 2026)
CO₂	Petrol / EV / RDE2 diesel	Non-RDE2 diesel
0 g/km	£10	£10
1–50 g/km	£115	£135
51–75 g/km	£135	£280
76–90 g/km	£280	£365
91–100 g/km	£365	£405
101–110 g/km	£405	£455
111–130 g/km	£455	£560
131–150 g/km	£560	£1,410
151–170 g/km	£1,410	£2,270
171–190 g/km	£2,270	£3,420
191–225 g/km	£3,420	£4,850
226–255 g/km	£4,850	£5,690
Over 255 g/km	£5,690	£5,690

After the first year

2026/27

£200/yr standard rate — every car registered on or after 1 April 2017, petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric.
+£440/yr expensive-car supplement in years 2–6 if the list price was over £40,000 new (£50,000 for electric cars registered from April 2025).
Electric cars pay £10 in the first year, then the £200 standard rate — the zero-emission exemption ended on 1 April 2025.
Cars registered 2001–2017 stay on the CO₂ band system (bands A–M), from £20 to £790 a year.

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Trim-by-trim specifications & road tax

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

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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 much is road tax on a BMW 1 Series?: A BMW 1 Series registered on or after 1 April 2017 pays the flat standard rate of £200 a year for 2026/27. Cars registered between March 2001 and March 2017 pay a CO₂-based band instead. If the car cost over £40,000 new, add the £440/yr expensive-car supplement in years 2–6.
Do electric BMW 1 Seriess pay road tax?: Yes — since 1 April 2025 zero-emission cars pay VED. A new electric car pays £10 in its first year, then the £200 standard rate; electric cars registered before April 2025 also pay £200. Electric cars registered before March 2017 pay £20.
What is the expensive-car (£40,000) supplement?: Cars with a list price over £40,000 when new pay an extra £440 a year on top of the standard rate for five years, starting from the second licence (years 2–6). For zero-emission cars registered from 1 April 2025 the threshold is £50,000. It is based on the list price when new, not the price you pay used.
How is road tax calculated for the BMW 1 Series?: For cars registered from April 2017, VED is a first-year "showroom" rate based on CO₂ emissions, then the flat £200 standard rate every year after. Older cars (2001–2017) stay on the CO₂ band system (bands A–M). You can check the exact rate for any specific car by its registration on the DVLA vehicle-tax service.
How does used-car road tax work in the UK?: For cars registered from 1 April 2017, the first year's road tax is often based on CO2 emissions, followed by a standard flat rate. Cars with a list price over £40,000 when new also incur an additional surcharge for five years. Older cars registered before this date are taxed solely on CO2 bands.
How many BMW 1 Series are currently for sale?: There are 9 BMW 1 Series models currently available for sale, spanning model years from 2014 to 2024. This stock was last updated on 25 August 2026.

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