How much is a 2020 BMW 1 SeriesDiesel worth in Ireland?

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How much does a 2020 BMW 1 Series depreciate per year?

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Is it cheaper to import a 2020 BMW 1 Series from Northern Ireland?

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What are the running costs of a 2020 BMW 1 SeriesDiesel?

This page estimates annual running costs for a 2020 BMW 1 SeriesDiesel using WLTP consumption data, current Irish fuel and electricity prices, and Irish motor tax bands.

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Source:ROI All NI

Market Intelligence

BMW 1 Series2020

Diesel · 1.5L

€21,750ROI listing median

NI import est.€25,810

ROI cheaper by ~€4,060

43 days avg on market · Low data confidence · VRT based on A8 (106–110 g/km) (17%), Revenue uses OMSP

High DemandMedium Confidence

Listing price range

€20k – €22k

middle 50% of listings

Listings

ROI active now

Updated 6h ago · ROI · Low confidence

Expected price

€21,750

retail ~€21,750 · private ~€20,323 Pricing assumptionsAssumptions· Good condition, full service history· No outstanding finance or damage· Based on ads seen in the past 30 days

Est. trade-in

€14,226 – €17,275

Avg mileage

111k km

typical 115k km

Days listed

43d

avg on market · demand 68/100

Analysis & Insights

Price Analysis Costs Import Recalls & Info

Vehicle specification

Manufacturer WLTP data

Power

148 bhp

Torque

350 Nm

258 lb·ft

0–62 mph

8.4s

134 mph top

Engine

1.5L

1500 cc

Boot space

380L

1200L folded

Seats

5 doors

Fuel economy & emissions

Combined

67.3 mpg

4.2 L/100km

Urban

56.5 mpg

Extra urban

76.3 mpg

CO₂

106 g/km

EURO 6

Fuel tank

50L

Dimensions

Length

4.32m

4319 mm

Width

1.80m

Height

1.43m

Wheelbase

2.67m

Kerb weight

1,430 kg

1,980 kg gross

Safety & ownership

Euro NCAP

★★★★★

Adult 83% · Child 87%

Insurance

Group 28E

Warranty

3 years

Reliability & Safety Recalls

BMW 1 Series 2020

Reliability

3/5

The 2020 BMW 1 Series diesel is a competent compact car with solid build quality, but the B47 diesel engine and ZF 8-speed automatic carry known durability concerns. Real-world ownership can be costly due to emissions control complexity and turbo issues. Good residual value initially, but repair costs quickly erode value-for-money advantage over petrol rivals.

Known issues

B47 diesel engine: injector carbon fouling and difficulty starting in cold weather, especially on poor-quality fuel
Turbocharger wastegate actuator failure leading to reduced boost and limp mode
DPF regeneration problems and premature clogging, often triggered by short urban journeys; can require expensive forced regeneration
ZF 8-speed automatic transmission: harsh downshifts, delayed engagement on cold starts, and occasional limp-home mode without fault codes
EGR valve carbon accumulation and potential failure; costly to access and clean/replace
12V battery discharge and charging issues; battery management system faults common, especially in winter

Good for

Motorway cruising efficiency—strong mid-range torque and quiet at sustained speeds; real-world combined economy 45–50 mpg achievable on A-roads
Premium cabin materials and intuitive infotainment (iDrive 7.0) with good ergonomics
Agile handling and tight build quality typical of BMW; responsive steering and composed cornering
Low CO₂ emissions and tax-efficient in 2020 (post-WLTP, still rated ~120 g/km)

Years to avoid: 2020, 2021

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