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Used BMW 1 Series for sale near Chelmsford

604 results
Chelmsford, East of England
2021 BMW 1 Series 1.5 118i M Sport (LCP) DCT Big Motoring World Blue Bell Hill

2021 BMW 1 Series

1.5 118i M Sport (LCP) DCT

36,984 miles

£17,700

Good Deal
Kent
27 mi away
Year:
2021
Make:
BMW
Model:
1 Series
Body type:
Hatchback
Doors:
5 doors
Drivetrain:
Front-wheel drive
Engine:
I3 Petrol
Exterior colour:
Black
Fuel type:
Petrol
Gearbox:
Automatic
Mileage:
36,984
Stock number:
202603030362332
Reg.:
WBA7K320207J94283

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2018 BMW 1 Series 1.5 118i M Sport Shadow Edition 3d

2018 BMW 1 Series

1.5 118i M Sport Shadow Edition 3d

62,847 miles

£10,990

Great Deal
Uxbridge
44 mi away
Year:
2018
Make:
BMW
Model:
1 Series
Body type:
Hatchback
Doors:
3 doors
Drivetrain:
Rear-wheel drive
Exterior colour:
Black
Gearbox:
Manual
Mileage:
62,847
Stock number:
7493960
Reg.:
WBA1P520905K39752

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2022 BMW 1 Series 1.5 118i M Sport (LCP) DCT

2022 BMW 1 Series

1.5 118i M Sport (LCP) DCT

22,238 miles

£19,700

Good Deal
Chelmsford
1 mi away
Year:
2022
Make:
BMW
Model:
1 Series
Body type:
Hatchback
Doors:
5 doors
Drivetrain:
Front-wheel drive
Engine:
I3 Petrol
Exterior colour:
Grey
Fuel type:
Petrol
Gearbox:
Automatic
Mileage:
22,238
Stock number:
202603020334299
Reg.:
WBA7K320405V11122

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2013 BMW 1 Series 1.6 116i Sport 3d Auto

2013 BMW 1 Series

1.6 116i Sport 3d Auto

117,154 miles

£4,495

Great Deal
Newham
23 mi away
Year:
2013
Make:
BMW
Model:
1 Series
Body type:
Hatchback
Doors:
3 doors
Drivetrain:
Rear-wheel drive
Exterior colour:
White
Gearbox:
Automatic
Mileage:
117,154
Stock number:
202601309555452
Reg.:
WBA1D12010J124345

2023 BMW 1 Series 1.5TD 116d Sport DCT

2023 BMW 1 Series

1.5TD 116d Sport DCT

19,887 miles

£18,850

Great Deal
Croxley Green
39 mi away
Year:
2023
Make:
BMW
Model:
1 Series
Body type:
Hatchback
Doors:
5 doors
Drivetrain:
Front-wheel drive
Engine:
I3 Diesel
Exterior colour:
Black
Fuel type:
Diesel
Gearbox:
Automatic
Mileage:
19,887
Stock number:
202602049682680
Reg.:
WBA7M720507M01489

2024 BMW 1 Series 2.0 M135i xDrive

2024 BMW 1 Series

2.0 M135i xDrive

5,252 miles

£30,798

Great Deal
Approved used
Enfield
24 mi away
Year:
2024
Make:
BMW
Model:
1 Series
Body type:
Hatchback
Doors:
5 doors
Drivetrain:
Four-wheel drive
Engine:
I4 Petrol
Exterior colour:
Grey
Fuel type:
Petrol
Gearbox:
Automatic
Mileage:
5,252
Stock number:
202602139912757
Reg.:
WBA7L120307N72449

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2017 BMW 1 Series

1.5TD 116d Eff Dyn Plus 5d

83,864 miles

£6,695

Great Deal
Luton
42 mi away
Year:
2017
Make:
BMW
Model:
1 Series
Body type:
Hatchback
Doors:
5 doors
Drivetrain:
Rear-wheel drive
Engine:
I3 Diesel
Exterior colour:
Black
Combined fuel economy:
81 MPG
Fuel type:
Diesel
Gearbox:
Manual
Mileage:
83,864
Stock number:
7732656
Reg.:
WBA1V920305J22536

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2017 BMW 1 Series

1.5TD 116d Eff Dyn Plus 5d

65,815 miles

£8,150

Great Deal
Swindon
36 mi away
Year:
2017
Make:
BMW
Model:
1 Series
Body type:
Hatchback
Doors:
5 doors
Drivetrain:
Rear-wheel drive
Engine:
I3 Diesel
Exterior colour:
Blue
Combined fuel economy:
81 MPG
Fuel type:
Diesel
Gearbox:
Manual
Mileage:
65,815
Stock number:
3731
Reg.:
WBA1V920205J22608

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2017 BMW 1 Series

1.5TD 116d Eff Dyn Plus 5d

60,883 miles

£8,000

Great Deal
Waltham Abbey
25 mi away
Year:
2017
Make:
BMW
Model:
1 Series
Body type:
Hatchback
Doors:
5 doors
Drivetrain:
Rear-wheel drive
Engine:
I3 Diesel
Exterior colour:
Black
Combined fuel economy:
81 MPG
Fuel type:
Diesel
Gearbox:
Manual
Mileage:
60,883
Stock number:
1183
Reg.:
WBA1V92020V922101

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2023 BMW 1 Series

1.5 118i M Sport (LCP) DCT

8,587 miles

£21,990

Great Deal
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51 mi away • Price includes £0 shipping Price includes £0 shipping
Year:
2023
Make:
BMW
Model:
1 Series
Body type:
Hatchback
Doors:
5 doors
Drivetrain:
Front-wheel drive
Engine:
I3 Petrol
Exterior colour:
Grey
Fuel type:
Petrol
Gearbox:
Automatic
Mileage:
8,587
Stock number:
02iQ400000ADXZtIAP
Reg.:
WBA7K320105X52751

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2016 BMW 1 Series

1.5 118i Sport 5d

85,700 miles

£5,990

Great Deal
Wennington
19 mi away
Year:
2016
Make:
BMW
Model:
1 Series
Body type:
Hatchback
Doors:
5 doors
Drivetrain:
Rear-wheel drive
Exterior colour:
Red
Gearbox:
Manual
Mileage:
85,700
Stock number:
202603130689070
Reg.:
WBA1R52020V554676

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2017 BMW 1 Series

1.5 118i Sport 5d Auto

41,000 miles

£10,840

Great Deal
Uxbridge
42 mi away
Year:
2017
Make:
BMW
Model:
1 Series
Body type:
Hatchback
Doors:
5 doors
Drivetrain:
Rear-wheel drive
Exterior colour:
White
Gearbox:
Automatic
Mileage:
41,000
Stock number:
202601299512753
Reg.:
WBA1R52050V880312

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2025 BMW 1 Series

1.5 120 M Sport (Technology Pack / Pro Pack)

5,686 miles

£26,500

Great Deal
Chelmsford
1 mi away
Year:
2025
Make:
BMW
Model:
1 Series
Body type:
Hatchback
Doors:
5 doors
Drivetrain:
Front-wheel drive
Engine:
I3 Petrol
Exterior colour:
White
Fuel type:
Petrol
Gearbox:
Automatic
Mileage:
5,686
Stock number:
202602129878003
Reg.:
WBA82GE0207S61018

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2012 BMW 1 Series

1.6 114i Sport 5d

132,872 miles

£2,500

Great Deal
Ley Hill
45 mi away
Year:
2012
Make:
BMW
Model:
1 Series
Body type:
Hatchback
Doors:
5 doors
Drivetrain:
Rear-wheel drive
Exterior colour:
Black
Gearbox:
Manual
Mileage:
132,872
Stock number:
202602230139075
Reg.:
WBA1R12060J176605

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2020 BMW 1 Series

1.5 118i M Sport (138bhp) DCT

59,768 miles

£14,981

Great Deal
Stevenage
31 mi away
Year:
2020
Make:
BMW
Model:
1 Series
Body type:
Hatchback
Doors:
5 doors
Drivetrain:
Front-wheel drive
Engine:
I3 Petrol
Exterior colour:
Blue
Fuel type:
Petrol
Gearbox:
Automatic
Mileage:
59,768
Stock number:
202601058929630
Reg.:
WBA7K320405S25108

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2011 BMW 1 Series

2.0 116i Sport 5d auto

61,000 miles

£4,495

Great Deal
Sunbury-on-Thames
44 mi away
Year:
2011
Make:
BMW
Model:
1 Series
Body type:
Hatchback
Doors:
5 doors
Drivetrain:
Rear-wheel drive
Exterior colour:
Black
Gearbox:
Automatic
Mileage:
61,000
Stock number:
10486
Reg.:
WBAUH32070E436711

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2015 BMW 1 Series

2.0TD 118d M Sport (150bhp) 3d

104,250 miles

£6,595

Great Deal
Bedford
49 mi away
Year:
2015
Make:
BMW
Model:
1 Series
Body type:
Hatchback
Doors:
3 doors
Drivetrain:
Rear-wheel drive
Exterior colour:
Silver
Gearbox:
Manual
Mileage:
104,250
Stock number:
36759
Reg.:
WBA1W52090P825178

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2021 BMW 1 Series

1.5 118i M Sport (LCP) DCT

40,231 miles

£17,000

Great Deal
Grays
20 mi away
Year:
2021
Make:
BMW
Model:
1 Series
Body type:
Hatchback
Doors:
5 doors
Drivetrain:
Front-wheel drive
Engine:
I3 Petrol
Exterior colour:
White
Fuel type:
Petrol
Gearbox:
Automatic
Mileage:
40,231
Stock number:
7727011
Reg.:
WBA7K320X07K23769

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2012 BMW 1 Series

1.6 116i Sport Hatchback 5d

77,000 miles

£3,990

Great Deal
Ilford
21 mi away
Year:
2012
Make:
BMW
Model:
1 Series
Body type:
Hatchback
Doors:
5 doors
Drivetrain:
Rear-wheel drive
Exterior colour:
Red
Gearbox:
Manual
Mileage:
77,000
Stock number:
11031
Reg.:
WBA1A12030E690282

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2023 BMW 1 Series

2.0 M135i xDrive (Pro Pack)

32,389 miles

£24,800

Great Deal
Kent
27 mi away
Year:
2023
Make:
BMW
Model:
1 Series
Body type:
Hatchback
Doors:
5 doors
Drivetrain:
Four-wheel drive
Engine:
I4 Petrol
Exterior colour:
White
Fuel type:
Petrol
Gearbox:
Automatic
Mileage:
32,389
Stock number:
202601229339196
Reg.:
WBA7L120907L96507

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2014 BMW 1 Series

51,000 miles

£7,295

Great Deal
Harlington
43 mi away
Year:
2014
Make:
BMW
Model:
1 Series
Body type:
Convertible
Exterior colour:
Silver
Gearbox:
Automatic
Mileage:
51,000
Stock number:
10196
Reg.:
WBA1A12030VZ07491

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2020 BMW 1 Series

1.5 118i M Sport (138bhp)

42,000 miles

£14,995

Great Deal
Redhill
45 mi away
Year:
2020
Make:
BMW
Model:
1 Series
Body type:
Hatchback
Doors:
5 doors
Drivetrain:
Front-wheel drive
Engine:
I3 Petrol
Exterior colour:
Grey
Fuel type:
Petrol
Gearbox:
Manual
Mileage:
42,000
Stock number:
10156
Reg.:
WBA7K320805R73523

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2019 BMW 1 Series

3.0 M140i Shadow Edition 5d

46,459 miles

£20,800

Good Deal
Rainham
19 mi away
Year:
2019
Make:
BMW
Model:
1 Series
Body type:
Hatchback
Doors:
5 doors
Drivetrain:
Rear-wheel drive
Engine:
I6 Petrol
Exterior colour:
Blue
Fuel type:
Petrol
Gearbox:
Automatic
Mileage:
46,459
Stock number:
7716188
Reg.:
WBA1S92090VD59690

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BMW 1 Series: CarGurus Buyer Insights

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CarGurus expert rating: 4 out of 5
CarGurus user rating: 4.2 out of 5
Percentage of good/great deals available on CarGurus: 38.4%
Overall CarGurus rating:* 4.4 out of 5
Available Listings: Around 2,600
Average Price: Around £15,000

BMW 1 Series (2011-2019) Pros and Cons

Pros Cons
Fantastic rear-wheel-drive handling balance Not very roomy in the back
Classy and well-built cabin Timing chain wear can lead to a big bill
The ED diesel is very efficient Three-door models are less practical and harder to sell


Quick Summary

The BMW 1 Series (2011-2019), known as the F20, is an engaging and upmarket compact hatchback that delivers the responsive driving experience BMW is renowned for. Rear-wheel drive gives it a unique advantage in its class, with sharp steering and crisp handling that rivals can't match. The cabin feels classy and well-built with intelligent layout, though rear legroom is tighter than competitors like the Audi A3. Boot space is reasonable at 360 litres, and the range includes various trim levels, with the M Sport favoured for sporty styling, though its stiffer suspension may compromise ride comfort.

Running costs are competitive, with the 116d EfficientDynamics achieving around 60mpg and the 114i petrol around 55mpg in real-world driving. The 116d ED emits just 99g/km CO2, meaning zero annual tax. All engines feature timing chains, which theoretically last the car's lifetime, though some examples have experienced costly timing chain issues. Condition-based servicing means no fixed schedules, with services typically every 10,000 miles. BMW servicing costs slightly less than rivals, though no reduced-price scheme exists for older cars. Key to ownership is finding a regularly serviced example from professional garages to avoid potential timing chain problems.

Best for: Drivers seeking an upmarket, engaging hatchback with premium badge appeal, those prioritising responsive handling and rear-wheel-drive dynamics, and buyers wanting efficient diesel or petrol options.

Not ideal for: Families needing maximum rear legroom, those concerned about potential timing chain issues, or buyers seeking the most spacious compact hatchback in the class.


Comparison vs Key Rivals


VehicleCarGurus Expert RatingCarGurus User RatingGood/Great deals %Overall CarGurus Rating
BMW 1 Series4/54.2/538.4%4.4/5
Audi A34/54.4/534.2%4.4/5
Mercedes-Benz A-Class3/54.2/534.8%4.2/5
Volkswagen Golf4/54.7/531.9%4.4/5


The Verdict

You should buy the 1 Series if: You seek an upmarket, engaging hatchback with premium badge appeal, prioritise responsive handling and rear-wheel-drive dynamics, or want efficient diesel or petrol options.

Consider alternatives if: You need maximum rear legroom, are concerned about potential timing chain issues, or require the most spacious compact hatchback in the class.

Competitive Position: The BMW 1 Series (2011-2019) stands out in the premium compact hatchback segment with its unique rear-wheel-drive handling and classy cabin. Whilst the Audi A3 offers more space and the Volkswagen Golf provides excellent user ratings, the 1 Series delivers a more engaging and responsive driving experience. Its efficient engines, particularly the ED diesel, offer competitive running costs, and good-deal availability at 38.4% is strong. However, potential timing chain issues require careful inspection. For buyers prioritising driving dynamics and premium feel over maximum practicality, the 1 Series remains an excellent choice, though regular professional servicing is essential.

Read our full BMW 1 Series Review

*The Overall CarGurus rating: that informs these recommendations is based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from March 2026, CarGurus expert reviews, and CarGurus user reviews.

4.3 Overall rating

(33 reviews)
Leanne H
5.0
Reviewed a 2017 BMW 1 Series on Aug 14, 2023

Love my 1 series sport. Fairly nippy and a lovely smooth drive. Rear parking sensors are a god send. Good on diesel, especially on long motorway journeys. Only thing missing is heated front seats. I know you can get them in some models but would be nice to have as standard when your paying top dollar. Otherwise would highly recommend to anyone looking for a nice smooth drive with good MPG.

RICHARD G
4.0
Reviewed a 2010 BMW 1 Series on Dec 22, 2022

Excellent features and great condition, everything was like new, previous owners have taken great care both, inside and out. I have looked at several other 1 series and this one knocks them out of the water. The car is just missing the weather!!

David T
4.0
Reviewed a 2011 BMW 1 Series on Jun 14, 2021

great car, quite responsive engine a diesel with this horse power. Good feel from steering. Good handling, goes just were you want it as quick as you want . solid well built car with its own style.

Anonymous
4.0
Reviewed a 2023 BMW 1.5TD 116d M Sport DCT on Feb 27, 2024

The car pricing is average to its competitors, with the driving experience, being comfortable and the car grips and moves really well, ride height and comfort is really good, it is a BMW after-all, plenty of storage space and functions available, the car price is spot on. I have all available packages on my variant 116D M Sport Pro, the only two extras i didnt have installed were the towbar and panoramic roof. The car features and used daily by myself are the HUD (heads up display) which is superb, and easy, to use, heated steering wheel and heated seats are easy and fast reacting, and just the right temperature. Electric memory seats work really well with forward/backward, upward/downward support along with back lumber support and leg support, all easily adjustable and has profile saving available. Cruise control and media function buttons on the steering wheel are really easy and simple to use, the response from the buttons in general is quick and shows no delay. The infotainment screen is as big as you could possibly need it, its responsive and has a circular dial scroll and multiple buttons to easily navigate, the menu is simple to use ,understand and get around. Theres buttons for simple and easy temperature control along with multiple auto control features. Door pocket storage is really good and two cup holders with wireless charging is really well manufactured with plenty of space. I dont know if its possible for a 1 series to have, but this car would benefit from heated mirrors and next lane control assistance. It has lane control which works really well and easily adjustable for whats in front of you. Automatic boot opening feature is really responsive and works great, multiple ways to use this feature whether its by key press, button by drivers seat, or swiping your foot under the rear bumper, with button for auto closing and you can set up how much to open the door for when in tight spaces. The car comes with some ambient lighting internally which works great and has different functions, easy to adjust, but would benefit with a full scale trim lighting rather than the current set up of half dash board and doors only.

Neil B
5.0
Reviewed a 2017 BMW 1 Series on Apr 13, 2022

Great characterful engine which is economical too! Handles well as a bonus.

BMW 1 Series FAQs

How much does the BMW 1 Series cost in Chelmsford?

The average BMW 1 Series costs about £14,506.13. The average price has decreased by -11.9% since last year. The 604 for sale near Chelmsford on CarGurus, range from £1,390 to £60,000 in price.

How many BMW 1 Series vehicles in Chelmsford have no reported accidents or damage?

586 out of 604 for sale near Chelmsford have no reported accidents or damage.

What fuel types are available?

Diesel, Petrol engines are available.

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