Depreciation & used values · Hatchback
BMW 1 Series depreciation
The BMW 1 Series loses about 36% 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.
How this curve is built — the level is pinned to a researched used-market price for this model (AutoTrader median, 2023 at 30k miles). The curve shape itself is a segment-level model shared with similar cars, not a per-model measurement, so treat the year-on-year pattern as indicative and the anchored year as the firm point.
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 | £32,650 | £29,850–£35,400 | 88% |
| 2025 | 1 yr | 9,000 | £25,400 | £23,150–£27,650 | 72% |
| 2024 | 2 yrs | 18,500 | £21,650 | £19,600–£23,650 | 64% |
| 2023 | 3 yrs | 27,500 | £18,500 | £16,700–£20,300 | 57% |
| 2022 | 4 yrs | 37,000 | £15,800 | £14,200–£17,350 | 52% |
| 2021 | 5 yrs | 46,000 | £13,500 | £12,050–£14,900 | 47% |
| 2020 | 6 yrs | 55,500 | £11,500 | £10,250–£12,750 | 43% |
| 2019 | 7 yrs | 64,500 | £9,850 | £8,700–£10,950 | 39% |
| 2018 | 8 yrs | 74,000 | £8,400 | £7,400–£9,350 | 35% |
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
Hold — Fair value — depreciation is moderating
- Loses about 9% a year around 3 years old
- UK numbers steady (-0.5% year on year)
- Reliability 78/100
1 Series depreciation — quick answers
How much does a BMW 1 Series depreciate?
The BMW 1 Series loses about 36% 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?
Fair value — depreciation is moderating. It loses about 8.9% a year around 3 years old.