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Used BMW 1 Series for sale near Leighton Buzzard

627 results
Leighton Buzzard, East of England
2023 BMW 1 Series 1.5 118i SE Luton Trade Centre

2023 BMW 1 Series

1.5 118i SE

37,070 miles

£15,995

Great Deal
Luton
8 mi away
Year:
2023
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:
Manual
Mileage:
37,070
Stock number:
7731333
Reg.:
WBA7K320007M63025

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2012 BMW 1 Series 1.6TD 116d EfficientDynamics

2012 BMW 1 Series

1.6TD 116d EfficientDynamics

112,000 miles

£3,395

Good Deal
Ripley
44 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:
112,000
Stock number:
202603180797305
Reg.:
WBA1C92080J427138

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2016 BMW 1 Series 1.5 118i Sport 3d

2016 BMW 1 Series

1.5 118i Sport 3d

72,400 miles

£7,150

Great Deal
Harefield
25 mi away
Year:
2016
Make:
BMW
Model:
1 Series
Body type:
Hatchback
Doors:
3 doors
Drivetrain:
Rear-wheel drive
Exterior colour:
Black
Gearbox:
Manual
Mileage:
72,400
Stock number:
202604011222900
Reg.:
WBA1P52060P807704

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2016 BMW 1 Series 1.5 118i Sport 5d

2016 BMW 1 Series

1.5 118i Sport 5d

58,729 miles

£8,250

Great Deal
Swindon
27 mi away
Year:
2016
Make:
BMW
Model:
1 Series
Body type:
Hatchback
Doors:
5 doors
Drivetrain:
Rear-wheel drive
Exterior colour:
White
Gearbox:
Manual
Mileage:
58,729
Stock number:
3715
Reg.:
WBA1R52010V552787

2012 BMW 1 Series 1.6 116i Sport Hatchback 5d auto

2012 BMW 1 Series

1.6 116i Sport Hatchback 5d auto

67,423 miles

£4,990

Great Deal
London
32 mi away
Year:
2012
Make:
BMW
Model:
1 Series
Body type:
Hatchback
Doors:
5 doors
Drivetrain:
Rear-wheel drive
Exterior colour:
Silver
Gearbox:
Automatic
Mileage:
67,423
Stock number:
14493
Reg.:
WBA1A12020J202205

2016 BMW 1 Series 2.0TD 118d Sport 5d

2016 BMW 1 Series

2.0TD 118d Sport 5d

86,570 miles

£6,795

Great Deal
Luton
8 mi away
Year:
2016
Make:
BMW
Model:
1 Series
Body type:
Hatchback
Doors:
5 doors
Drivetrain:
Rear-wheel drive
Exterior colour:
Grey
Gearbox:
Manual
Mileage:
86,570
Stock number:
7810869
Reg.:
WBA1S52090V680389

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2020 BMW 1 Series

2.0TD 118d Sport Auto

111,000 miles

£11,475

Great Deal
Booker
22 mi away
Year:
2020
Make:
BMW
Model:
1 Series
Body type:
Hatchback
Doors:
5 doors
Drivetrain:
Front-wheel drive
Engine:
I4 Diesel
Exterior colour:
Blue
Fuel type:
Diesel
Gearbox:
Automatic
Mileage:
111,000
Stock number:
AETV10621720
Reg.:
WBA7M920405R16278

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2018 BMW 1 Series

1.5TD 116d M Sport (116bhp) 5d

37,000 miles

£12,490

Great Deal
Carshalton
44 mi away
Year:
2018
Make:
BMW
Model:
1 Series
Body type:
Hatchback
Doors:
5 doors
Drivetrain:
Rear-wheel drive
Engine:
I3 Diesel
Exterior colour:
Grey
Combined fuel economy:
63 MPG
Fuel type:
Diesel
Gearbox:
Manual
Mileage:
37,000
Stock number:
1654052
Reg.:
WBA1V72020V920241

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2018 BMW 1 Series

1.5 118i SE 5d

34,639 miles

£10,630

Great Deal
Coventry
49 mi away
Year:
2018
Make:
BMW
Model:
1 Series
Body type:
Hatchback
Doors:
5 doors
Drivetrain:
Rear-wheel drive
Engine:
I3 Petrol
Exterior colour:
Black
Combined fuel economy:
46 MPG
Fuel type:
Petrol
Gearbox:
Manual
Mileage:
34,639
Stock number:
75051861
Reg.:
WBA1R520507D13380

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2013 BMW 1 Series

1.6 116i Sport 3d

106,092 miles

£3,499

Great Deal
Hounslow
33 mi away
Year:
2013
Make:
BMW
Model:
1 Series
Body type:
Hatchback
Doors:
3 doors
Drivetrain:
Rear-wheel drive
Exterior colour:
White
Gearbox:
Manual
Mileage:
106,092
Stock number:
10032
Reg.:
WBA1D12000J862427

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2023 BMW 1 Series

1.5TD 116d Sport DCT

19,887 miles

£18,650

Great Deal
Croxley Green
21 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

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2014 BMW 1 Series

1.6TD 116d EfficientDynamics Business (s/s) Sports Hatch

93,000 miles

£4,890

Great Deal
Brogborough
12 mi away
Year:
2014
Make:
BMW
Model:
1 Series
Body type:
Hatchback
Doors:
5 doors
Drivetrain:
Rear-wheel drive
Exterior colour:
Silver
Gearbox:
Manual
Mileage:
93,000
Stock number:
14166
Reg.:
WBA1C92040P878709

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2017 BMW 1 Series

1.5 118i M Sport 3d

98,000 miles

£7,390

Great Deal
Reading
37 mi away
Year:
2017
Make:
BMW
Model:
1 Series
Body type:
Hatchback
Doors:
3 doors
Drivetrain:
Rear-wheel drive
Engine:
I3 Petrol
Exterior colour:
White
Combined fuel economy:
50 MPG
Fuel type:
Petrol
Gearbox:
Manual
Mileage:
98,000
Stock number:
202603311163165
Reg.:
WBA1P520805G04067

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2023 BMW 1 Series

1.5 118i M Sport (LCP) DCT

15,679 miles

£20,489

Great Deal
Bletchley
7 mi away
Year:
2023
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:
15,679
Stock number:
7549039
Reg.:
WBA7K320407N19757

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2016 BMW 1 Series

1.5TD 116d Eff Dyn Plus (114bhp) 5d

103,000 miles

£4,889

Great Deal
Wembley
31 mi away
Year:
2016
Make:
BMW
Model:
1 Series
Body type:
Hatchback
Doors:
5 doors
Drivetrain:
Rear-wheel drive
Engine:
I3 Diesel
Exterior colour:
White
Combined fuel economy:
81 MPG
Fuel type:
Diesel
Gearbox:
Manual
Mileage:
103,000
Stock number:
202602240165421
Reg.:
WBA1V920005E58650

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2017 BMW 1 Series

1.5TD 116d SE Business 5d

65,000 miles

£8,100

Great Deal
New Malden
40 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:
76 MPG
Fuel type:
Diesel
Gearbox:
Manual
Mileage:
65,000
Stock number:
U469
Reg.:
WBA1V72060V919173

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2015 BMW 1 Series

1.6 118i Sport (136bhp) 5d

111,412 miles

£4,490

Great Deal
Hitchin
17 mi away
Year:
2015
Make:
BMW
Model:
1 Series
Body type:
Hatchback
Doors:
5 doors
Drivetrain:
Rear-wheel drive
Exterior colour:
Black
Gearbox:
Manual
Mileage:
111,412
Stock number:
202603020338257
Reg.:
WBA2R320X0P976336

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2010 BMW 1 Series

2.0 118i SE Hatchback 3d auto

62,000 miles

£4,000

Great Deal
London
30 mi away
Year:
2010
Make:
BMW
Model:
1 Series
Body type:
Hatchback
Doors:
3 doors
Drivetrain:
Rear-wheel drive
Exterior colour:
Grey
Gearbox:
Automatic
Mileage:
62,000
Stock number:
202311244256440
Reg.:
WBAUB92020VF02394

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2023 BMW 1 Series

1.5 118i SE DCT

60,209 miles

£14,895

Great Deal
Northampton
24 mi away
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:
60,209
Stock number:
16646321
Reg.:
WBA7K320207L98324

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2019 BMW 1 Series

1.5TD 116d SE (114bhp) 5d

27,551 miles

£13,000

Great Deal
Waltham Cross
31 mi away
Year:
2019
Make:
BMW
Model:
1 Series
Body type:
Hatchback
Doors:
5 doors
Drivetrain:
Front-wheel drive
Engine:
I3 Diesel
Exterior colour:
Silver
Combined fuel economy:
71 MPG
Fuel type:
Diesel
Gearbox:
Manual
Mileage:
27,551
Stock number:
202603170761825
Reg.:
WBA7M720207F18627

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2013 BMW 1 Series

1.6 116i Sport 3d

110,484 miles

£3,500

Great Deal
Baylham
44 mi away
Year:
2013
Make:
BMW
Model:
1 Series
Body type:
Hatchback
Doors:
3 doors
Drivetrain:
Rear-wheel drive
Exterior colour:
Grey
Gearbox:
Manual
Mileage:
110,484
Stock number:
7803717
Reg.:
WBA1D12060J862772

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2012 BMW 1 Series

1.6 114i Sport 5d

132,872 miles

£2,500

Great Deal
Ley Hill
15 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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2024 BMW 1 Series

1.5 118i M Sport (LCP) DCT

29,133 miles

£20,200

Good Deal
Royston
29 mi away
Year:
2024
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:
29,133
Stock number:
75052862
Reg.:
WBA7K320307P06309

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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.

4.4 Overall rating

(11 reviews)
Anonymous
4.0
Reviewed a 2016 BMW 1 Series on Jan 21, 2026

Looks good and works well in general. The scoring is inconsistent and the sort order is not always correct with cars outside of the filter sometimes returned.

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.

BMW 1 Series FAQs

How much does the BMW 1 Series cost in Leighton Buzzard?

The average BMW 1 Series costs about £14,821.44. The average price has decreased by -12.8% since last year. The 626 for sale near Leighton Buzzard on CarGurus, range from £985 to £60,000 in price.

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

607 out of 626 for sale near Leighton Buzzard have no reported accidents or damage.

What fuel types are available?

Diesel, Petrol engines are available.

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