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BMW 1 Series buying guide (Ireland, 2026)
What a used BMW 1 Series costs in Ireland, how it does at the NCT, what goes wrong and what it costs to fix. Based on 583 for sale right now.
Our take on the BMW 1 Series
A 2023 BMW 1 Series typically advertises at €29,950 and a 2018 one at €16,000, so it loses roughly 12% of its value a year at that age. At the NCT, the 2007–2021 cars do better than other cars the same year. The 2.0 diesel is the most common engine (35% of those with a known engine), and it usually lasts around 320k km.
Check a BMW 1 Series's priceNCT pass rate by year
Used BMW 1 Series prices by year
Typical asking price by registration year, and typical mileage. Private sellers usually take 5–10% less than asking; expect dealers to be a little dearer.
| Year | Typical price | Typical mileage | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | €43,000 | 4k km | 39 |
| 2024 | €33,600 | 39k km | 18 |
| 2023 | €29,950 | 36k km | 13 |
| 2022 | €26,000 | 75k km | 29 |
| 2021 | €24,950 | 68k km | 52 |
| 2020 | €23,900 | 60k km | 47 |
| 2019 | €18,950 | 90k km | 27 |
| 2018 | €16,000 | 94k km | 58 |
| 2017 | €15,750 | 84k km | 96 |
| 2016 | €13,500 | 97k km | 59 |
| 2015 | €11,000 | 120k km | 55 |
| 2014 | €10,000 | 92k km | 35 |
| 2013 | €9,950 | 124k km | 26 |
| 2012 | €8,950 | 130k km | 10 |
BMW 1 Series NCT pass rate
How often BMW 1 Series pass their NCT first time, compared with other cars the same year (Road Safety Authority (RSA), NCT make & model data 2025, initial tests).
| Year | Pass first time | Other cars, same year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 83% | 80% | |
| 2020 | 76% | 75% | |
| 2019 | 79% | 74% | |
| 2018 | 75% | 67% | |
| 2017 | 72% | 64% | |
| 2016 | 66% | 55% | |
| 2015 | 66% | 53% | |
| 2014 | 62% | 51% | |
| 2013 | 56% | 46% | |
| 2012 | 51% | 42% | |
| 2011 | 47% | 38% | |
| 2010 | 40% | 34% | |
| 2009 | 39% | 31% | |
| 2008 | 37% | 30% | |
| 2007 | 40% | 31% |
Most common reasons a 2017 BMW 1 Series fails: wheels & tyres (11.7% of tests, more than most cars), headlight aim (6.7% of tests, more than most cars), safety equipment (6.3% of tests, more than most cars), lights & electrics (4.9% of tests).
Common BMW 1 Series problems
Known weak spots to check before you buy, with typical Irish garage costs if the problem is there.
Automatic gearbox health · €300–€2,500
Make sure the gear changes are smooth when warm, check for a gearbox warning light and ask if the gearbox oil was ever changed.
Engines and how long they last
| Engine | Usually lasts | Motor tax / year | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 Diesel | ~320k km | ~€270 | 124 |
| 1.5 Petrol | ~280k km | ~€400 | 90 |
| 1.5 Diesel | ~320k km | ~€200 | 68 |
| 1.6 Petrol | ~280k km | ~€400 | 54 |
| 1.5 Hybrid | ~280k km | ~€190 | 18 |
"Usually lasts" is the mileage these engines commonly reach before major work; service history matters more than the number.
Parts for the BMW 1 Series
Parts from AUTODOC Ireland: pick your car on the parts page to get the right fit.
Brake discsBrake padsClutch kitsTiming chain kitsShock absorbersWheel bearingsTrack rod endsFiltersWiper bladesHeadlight bulbsGlow plugsEGR valves
Quick bits on Amazon
Faster delivery for small things.
Wiper bladesBulbsBatteryOBD2 fault code readerJump starter
Before you buy a used BMW 1 Series
Run a history check on the reg (write-off, finance owing, mileage), ask when the last service was done and for receipts, and start it from cold yourself. The used car checklist takes you through a viewing step by step.
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