Used BMW 1 Series Cars for Sale

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Representative example (PCP)

Borrowing £9,000 with a £1,000 deposit at a representative APR of 8.9%.

Fixed rate of interest
4.33%
36 monthly payments
£178.68
Total amount payable
£11,782.13
Cost of credit
£1,782.13
Optional final payment
£4,349.65
Annual mileage limit
10,000 miles
Excess mileage charge
6p/mile

  2. Representative example (PCP)

    Borrowing £9,000 with a £1,000 deposit at a representative APR of 8.9%.

    Fixed rate of interest
    4.33%
    36 monthly payments
    £178.68
    Total amount payable
    £11,782.13
    Cost of credit
    £1,782.13
    Optional final payment
    £4,349.65
    Annual mileage limit
    10,000 miles
    Excess mileage charge
    6p/mile

Used BMW 1 Series car buying guide

If you’re after a sharp, nippy ride, the BMW 1 Series delivers. Thanks to its accurate steering and rear-wheel drive, it’s a whole load of fun. Being responsive and economical make it the driver’s choice in the hatchback class. The BMW is also beautifully designed with clear instruments and a well laid out dashboard.

The style of the car

The BMW 1 Series is a three or five-door family hatchback which stands out from rivals thanks to its sporty stance and distinctive grille. M Sport versions add further appeal with bigger alloy wheels and special badges.

How it drives

If you like driving, the BMW 1 Series is an excellent family hatchback. Its firm suspension and excellent engines means it’s good fun and feels a little like a sports car to drive. Yet it’s as quiet and comfortable as its rivals for everyday use, with petrol and diesel engines providing power and efficiency. There is a high performance M140i hatchback, plus there are also four-wheel drive versions, identified by their xDrive badges.

The interior

The three and five-door versions are surprisingly spacious inside and have a large boot. The upmarket interior looks and feels great, while all versions come well equipped. All models feature an excellent infotainment system, known as iDrive, air con and electric windows. M Sport models add chunky sports seats and a thick three-spoke steering wheel.

Running costs and reliability

The upmarket 1 Series represents a good value used car choice. It’s extremely cost-effective to run too. Both the petrols and diesels deliver some of the best economy and lowest CO2 emissions in its class, meaning low tax bills. Many are covered by BMW’s prepaid servicing package and insurance won’t be expensive. The brand is famous for its reliability and the 1 Series also received a five star Euro NCAP safety rating.

How it compares with similar cars

The BMW 1 Series is the entry point to the BMW range, slightly smaller than the 2 Series coupe and 3 Series saloon. It’s a car that appeals to owners who enjoy driving, thanks to its rear-wheel drive layout that delivers fun on twisty roads. The 1 Series has won the prestigious German Golden Steering Wheel award, while the M140i version took the What Car Hot Hatch of the Year award.

BMW 1 Series common questions

If you love driving but also need a practical family car, then the BMW 1 Series is hard to beat. It’s cost effective to buy and run and has a wide choice of engines.

Owners rated the BMW 1 Series well above average for reliability, while its tried and tested engines are used in lots of other models.

The BMW is a premium model, but it’s affordable to run thanks to engines that are at the top of the class for fuel economy and emissions. Many 1 Series models cost less to tax than a supermini.

The five-door model leads the way for practicality, the boot is as big as a VW Golf’s, while the versatile interior has plenty of handy storage.

The BMW is slightly smaller than its main rivals. It’s just as economical, feels upmarket and comes packed with all the kit you’ll need.