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BMW 1 Series depreciation
The BMW 1 Series loses about 35% of its value in its first three years. From a list price of £37,000, a 2023 example with around 27,500 miles on the clock is worth about £18,500 today. The year-by-year table below values every age of 1 Series at its typical mileage, from the same model behind its full profile.
Value by registration year
What a used 1 Series is worth, year by year
Each row values that year's 1 Series at its typical mileage (9,233 miles a year). The headline is the midpoint of a private sale and a dealer forecourt price; the range reflects condition and history.
| Reg year | Age | Typical miles | Est. value | Likely range | Of new price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | <1 yr | 4,500 | £32,300 | £29,550–£35,050 | 87% |
| 2025 | 1 yr | 9,000 | £26,200 | £23,900–£28,550 | 74% |
| 2024 | 2 yrs | 18,500 | £22,000 | £19,950–£24,050 | 65% |
| 2023 | 3 yrs | 27,500 | £18,500 | £16,700–£20,300 | 57% |
| 2022 | 4 yrs | 37,000 | £16,400 | £14,750–£18,050 | 54% |
| 2021 | 5 yrs | 46,000 | £15,100 | £13,500–£16,650 | 53% |
| 2020 | 6 yrs | 55,500 | £12,950 | £11,550–£14,350 | 48% |
| 2019 | 7 yrs | 64,500 | £11,000 | £9,750–£12,200 | 43% |
| 2018 | 8 yrs | 74,000 | £9,350 | £8,250–£10,450 | 39% |
Values are the Forecourt model's estimate at each age's typical mileage, not offers. For a specific mileage, trim and region, use the full 1 Series profile →
The depreciation curve
Share of original value retained by age (to 8 years). The same curve drives the interactive chart on the profile.
Best time to buy or sell
Buy — Past the steep drop — most of the depreciation is behind it
- Loses about 5% a year around 3 years old
- Steepest losses are over by about 3 years
- UK numbers steady (-0.5% year on year)
- Reliability 75/100
1 Series depreciation — quick answers
How much does a BMW 1 Series depreciate?
The BMW 1 Series loses about 35% of its value in the first three years. A 2023 example with around 27,500 miles is worth about £18,500 today.
What is a 2023 BMW 1 Series worth?
A 2023 BMW 1 Series at a typical 27,500 miles is worth about £18,500 — likely between £16,700 and £20,300 depending on condition and history.
When is the best time to buy or sell a BMW 1 Series?
Past the steep drop — most of the depreciation is behind it. It loses about 5.4% a year around 3 years old, with the steepest losses over by roughly 3 years.