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

The median asking price for a 2021 BMW 1 SeriesPetrol on the Irish used-car market is around €34,925, based on 12 live listings tracked by Carintel.ie.

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

A BMW 1 Series loses roughly 11.2% of its value per year on the Irish used-car market based on Carintel.ie's regression across active listings.

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 SeriesPetrol?

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

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Market Intelligence

BMW 1 Series2021

Petrol · 2.0L

€35,995ROI listing median

NI import est.€36,814

ROI cheaper by ~€819

40 days avg on market · Low data confidence · VRT based on C (est. ~140 g/km) (26%), Revenue uses OMSP

High DemandLimited Data

Listing price range

€36k – €36k

25th to 75th percentile

Listings

ROI active now

Updated 7h ago · ROI · Low confidence

Median listing price

€35,995

private sale ~€33,922 Pricing assumptionsAssumptions· Good condition, full service history· No outstanding finance or damage· Based on ads seen in the past 30 days

Est. trade-in

€25,197 – €30,596

15–30% below private sale

Avg mileage

75k km

typical 84k km

Days listed

40d

avg on market · demand 80/100

AI Market Summary

Nimble handling and efficient turbocharged engines make this 1 Series genuinely fun to drive; tight, modern cabin feels premium for the class.
Priced fairly at market median—stable YoY—but watch for NI imports: €5,869 cheaper before VRT, which erodes savings once tax and registration applied.
Direct-injection petrol engines prone to turbo carbon build-up, especially if serviced infrequently or driven short urban routes; rough idle and power loss reported. 1.5L turbo fuel pump failures also documented.
Request full service history and confirm oil-change intervals strictly observed; poor maintenance accelerates carbon and pump wear. Have a pre-purchase diagnostic run on the fuel system.
8-speed automatics occasionally suffer mechatronic transmission juddering at low speed—test drive thoroughly in stop-start traffic; if jerky, walk away or negotiate.

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Analysis & Insights

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Vehicle specification

Manufacturer WLTP data

Power

177 bhp

Torque

250 Nm

184 lb·ft

0–62 mph

7.4s

140 mph top

Engine

2.0L

2000 cc

Boot space

380L

1200L folded

Seats

5 doors

Fuel economy & emissions

Combined

56.5 mpg

5 L/100km

Urban

36.2 mpg

Extra urban

57.9 mpg

Fuel tank

50L

Dimensions

Length

4.32m

4319 mm

Width

1.80m

Height

1.43m

Wheelbase

2.67m

Kerb weight

1,320 kg

1,870 kg gross

Safety & ownership

Euro NCAP

★★★★★

Adult 83% · Child 87%

Insurance

Group 22E

Warranty

3 years

Reliability & Safety Recalls

BMW 1 Series 2021

Reliability

3/5

The 2021 BMW 1 Series petrol (F40 generation) is a competent premium hatchback but suffers from typical BMW complexity and costs. Petrol engines are generally robust, though turbo-charged units require quality fuel and regular servicing. Running costs and repair bills are significantly higher than mainstream rivals, and residual values have softened.

Known issues

Turbocharger carbon build-up on direct-injection petrol engines, especially with short urban journeys; can cause rough idle and power loss
High-pressure fuel pump failure on 1.5L turbocharged petrol; symptoms include difficulty starting and loss of power
Mechatronic transmission issues on 8-speed automatic models; intermittent juddering on low-speed acceleration or delayed response
Front brake wear sensors failing prematurely; false warning lights common
Panoramic sunroof rattle and squeaks from panel gaps; weathersealing degradation noted from year 2-3
Electric parking brake solenoid faults; brake not releasing reliably in cold weather

Good for

Sporty, precise handling dynamics for a hatchback; engaging driving experience in town and on twisty roads
Premium interior with good infotainment and digital displays; upmarket feel versus rivals
Refined turbocharged petrol engine with adequate power (118–140 bhp typical); responsive acceleration
Decent boot space and practicality for its class; spacious rear legroom relative to compact rivals

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