Fair price
BMW 1 Series
2017 118i Sport Auto
PetrolAutomatic71,724 mi2017
ULEZ ✓£200/yr
Finance available on request
£9,099
cash
AB Dealers·4.6 (235)· Feltham
BMW 1 Series insurance group
12–39 of 50
Fair price
BMW 1 Series
2021 118i M Sport Auto
PetrolAutomatic75,815 mi2021
ULEZ ✓£200/yr
Finance available on request
£14,690
cash
Ezy Access·4.5 (248)· South Ruislip
Good price
BMW 1 Series
2018 118i M Sport Shadow Edition
PetrolManual71,310 mi2018
£200/yr
Finance available on request
£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
Finance available on request
£16,999
cash
CG Motorland·4.5 (210)· 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
Above market
BMW 1 Series
2013 116d Sport
DieselManual109,983 mi2013
Band C · £35/yr
Finance available on request
£3,495
cash
Car-pod Ltd·4.9 (172)· North Baddesley
Good price
BMW 1 Series
2019 118i M Sport Shadow Edition
PetrolManual70,912 mi2019
£200/yr
£241/mo
£10,480
cash
Cobalt Motors·4.5 (153)· Gosforth
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
31th percentile
On average, about 31% 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: £11,741.
Based on 9 of our current listings
How quickly it sells
24 days
Comparable BMW 1 Series listings typically take around 24 days to sell, based on local sold-car data.
Based on 10 of our current listings
Typical mileage
74,077 miles
Across our current BMW 1 Series stock, mileage ranges from 43,533 to 109,983 miles (median 71,517).
Across 10 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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