Used BMW 1 Series cars for sale or finance at 10.9% APR

Why buy a used BMW 1 Series?

The cheapest and easiest to park BMW is a top choice if you’re after a premium-feeling hatchback. Lower-powered engines are very efficient and affordable to run, or there are several high-performance options that take the daily commute to the next level. You’ll typically find big screens, comfy sports seats and much of the technology from larger and more expensive BMW models.

Popular BMW 1 Series trims for sale at Motorpoint

BMW’s M Sport trim is a popular choice with 1 Series buyers, giving the car a sporty look that suits its driving experience. Beneath that are SE and Sport trims, which are still well kitted out. Above M Sport, you get to the performance models: the fun 128ti and the ferociously fast M135i.

BMW 1 Series safety features

1 Series models built from 2024 onwards – F70 versions for the chassis-code nerds – received a respectable four-star safety rating from Euro NCAP. Those tests were conducted under NCAP's stringent 2025 rules.

Older 'F40' models built from 2019 to 2024 earned a full five-star rating under slightly more lenient 2019 testing rules.

All 1 Series models since 2019 have a suite of active safety aids. This includes automatic emergency braking, lane-keep assist and speed limit assist.

Owning a used BMW 1 Series

The BMW 1 Series gives you the feel of a premium car without the running costs of one. The regular petrol engines return over 45mpg, while diesel versions get close to 60mpg on a long run. For most models, insurance and road tax is perfectly reasonable. The 1 Series feels well built and should be utterly reliable, although an extended warranty can give you additional peace of mind.

Read our BMW 1 Series review to learn more about owning and driving this model.

Other models you may be interested in

The 1 Series’ main rivals are the Audi A3 and Mercedes A-Class – they follow a very similar recipe to the BMW. You might also consider the Volkswagen Golf, Mazda 3 and Cupra Leon.

Read our latest BMW 1 Series alternative and comparison guides:

• Top 10 BMW 1 Series alternatives
• BMW 1 Series vs Audi A3 – which is best?
• Mercedes A-Class vs BMW 1 Series – which is best?
• BMW 128ti vs M135i – which is best?
• BMW M135i vs M140i – which is best?

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• Quality – all cars thoroughly inspected to the Motorpoint Quality Standard
• Finance – flexible monthly finance packages to suit your needs
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