How much is a 2021 BMW 1 SeriesDiesel worth in Ireland?

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How much does a 2021 BMW 1 Series depreciate per year?

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Is it cheaper to import a 2021 BMW 1 Series from Northern Ireland?

It depends on spec, mileage and CO2. Carintel.ie compares ROI median prices against Northern Ireland listings' landed cost, including VRT, NOx levy and registration fees, so you can see the saving at a glance on this page.

What are the running costs of a 2021 BMW 1 SeriesDiesel?

This page estimates annual running costs for a 2021 BMW 1 SeriesDiesel using WLTP consumption data, current Irish fuel and electricity prices, and Irish motor tax bands.

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Switch powertrain:Diesel · 38 Petrol · 21 Overview

Engine:All engines 1.5L · 24 2.0L · 14

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Trim:All M Sport · 1 Unknown · 2

Source:ROI All NI

Market Intelligence

BMW 1 Series2021

Diesel

35 days avg on market · Low data confidence

Normal DemandLimited Data

No ROI listings currently available

There are 14 NI listings for this model. Switch to "All" or "NI" source filter above to see pricing data.

Updated 2h ago · ROI · Low confidence

Expected price

€23,880

retail ~€23,880 · private ~€22,505 Pricing assumptionsAssumptions· Good condition, full service history· No outstanding finance or damage· Based on ads seen in the past 30 days

Est. trade-in

€15,753 – €19,129

Avg mileage

96k km

typical 97k km

Days listed

35d

avg on market · demand 40/100

Price drops

21.1%

4 of 19 ads, avg €1,625 reduction

AI Market Summary

**Fuel efficiency and tax appeal.** Diesel 1 Series delivers strong real-world MPG and lower CO₂-based motor tax versus equivalent petrol rivals.
**Mileage sits above Irish average.** At 120k km median, this car has done heavier-than-typical use; expect higher consumables wear and service costs ahead.
**DPF and injector faults are real risks.** Short-journey driving accelerates DPF clogging; fuel injector carbon build-up is documented on 1.5L engines—budget for potential cleaning or replacement.
**Before purchase, obtain full service history and request DPF/injector diagnostics.** A pre-buy inspection by a BMW-savvy mechanic is essential given known emission-control weaknesses.
**Pricing flat year-on-year despite three active listings.** Market is stable but not rising; no rush to buy, so negotiate hard and insist on mechanical checks.

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Total cost of ownership

2021 BMW 1 Series · Diesel · per year

Estimated annual cost

€4,574/yr

Per month

€381/mo

Depreciation

€2,937

64% of total

Fuel / electricity

€1,017

22% of total

Maintenance

€620

14% of total

Assumptions: Depreciation based on €23,880 current market median at 12.3%/yr (regression from 24 listings across multiple years). Fuel cost assumes 16,000 km/yr (CSO Ireland average), NI fuel prices. Maintenance is an AI estimate based on typical independent garage rates for this model.

Annual running cost

16,000 km/yr · NI rates

BMW 1 Series 2021, all powertrain variants

Market-level estimate

All available fuel types sorted cheapest to run · WLTP figures where available · current market highlighted

DieselDieselthis marketcheapest to run

−14%€1,017/yr

4.1 L/100 km, diesel

Fuel €1,017/yr

median €25,195

PetrolPetrol

€1,184/yr

5.0 L/100 km, petrol

Fuel €1,184/yr

median €30,936

Assumptions: 16,000 km/yr (CSO Ireland average). Fuel: petrol £1.48/L, diesel £1.55/L. EV: night rate £0.085/kWh (80%), day £0.235/kWh (20%). PHEV split: 45% electric, 55% petrol. WLTP consumption figures used where available; real-world usage is typically 10-20% higher.

Annual maintenance

AI estimate · Irish independent garage rates

Maintenance costs

€620

estimated per year

2021 diesel 1-Series maintenance is moderately costly due to DPF complexity, tighter emissions controls, and labour-intensive filter replacements; independent garages in Ireland charge €80–110/hour, making diesel servicing ~20% pricier than equivalent petrol.

Annual serviceOil and filter change (5.2 L 0W-30 synthetic), air filter, cabin filter; diesel engines require more labour for filter access

€220/yr

Tyres (amortised)Pirelli/Michelin at €420–480 per set; expect replacement every 35–40k miles

€140/yr

Brakes (amortised)Front pads c. €180–250; rear €150–200; discs €280–380 per axle over 5 years

€80/yr

NCT (amortised)€55 every 2 years; diesel models face stricter NOx/particulate limits in 2021+ NCT

€28/yr

ConsumablesSpark plugs N/A; DPF servicing every 40–60k miles (€150–300 if chemical clean required); cabin air filter refresh (€45–70)

€152/yr

AI-generated estimate · costs vary by usage and service history · not a financial forecast