2021 BMW 1 Series 1.5 118i SE

Overview

• Make: BMW
• Model: 1 Series
• Trim: SE
• Version: 1.5 118i SE Manual FWD Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr (134 bhp)
• Year: 2021
• Mileage: 33,517 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Hatchback, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 1.5 litres, 134 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: White
• CO2: 130 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 6, ULEZ compliant

About this car

At 33,517 miles, this 2021 BMW 1 Series has covered about 8,600 fewer miles than other 2021 BMW 1 Series cars. Its asking price of £14,492 is £648 above the AskCar estimate of £13,844. The AskCar estimate draws on 7,261 BMW 1 Series adverts across the UK, adjusting for age, mileage, trim, engine and other specifications. Since we first spotted the advert 20 days ago, the asking price has dropped by £17. Its advertised mileage matches the government's MOT record. You can find this car at Vertu BMW Sunderland in East Boldon. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 6 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Fair price: £648 (4%) over the AskCar estimate of £13,844.

The AskCar estimate is our expected asking price for this car. It uses UK dealer asking prices, accounting for make, model, trim, version, age, mileage, fuel, gearbox, body type, driven wheels, engine size and power. It is an advertised price, not a confirmed sale price.

It draws on 7,261 priced BMW 1 Series adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 6 November 2026.

A 2021 BMW 1 Series with the 1.5 petrol engine is typically advertised at £16,200: the median of the 296 for sale on AskCar, as of 6 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2021 BMW 1 Series has been on sale for at least 20 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 17 October 2026 at £14,509. Its asking price is now £14,492, £17 less. The latest price cut was seen on 23 October 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 17 October 2026: £14,509
• 22 October 2026: £14,504
• 23 October 2026: £14,492

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 6 November 2026: valid until 14 September 2027.

It failed its MOT on 10 September 2026 (nearside front suspension arm ball joint excessively worn) and passed 5 days later, on 15 September 2026.

Advisories at the latest test: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

Mileage at that test: 33,240 miles, which matches the advertised 33,517 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 8,600 miles lower than the median mileage of a 2021 BMW 1 Series on AskCar.

Similar cars

8 other 2021 BMW 1 Series SE 1.5 petrol manual hatchbacks are for sale at UK dealers, from £9,990 to £14,400, as of 6 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2021 BMW 1 Series SE, 1.5 petrol hatchback, black. Mileage: 32,314 miles. Price: £14,400, £92 less than this car. Dealer: Carvender Ltd - London in Theydon Garnon. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-1-series-2021-a22bc2d8d0cb
• 2021 BMW 1 Series SE, 1.5 petrol hatchback, black. Mileage: 35,425 miles. Price: £13,995, £497 less than this car. Dealer: McCarthy Cars in Croydon. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-1-series-2021-92ec782acc27
• 2021 BMW 1 Series SE, 1.5 petrol hatchback, white. Mileage: 30,204 miles. Price: £13,990, £502 less than this car. Dealer: Big Motoring World Leeds in Leeds. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-1-series-2021-f6c9664737d5