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: 35,425 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Hatchback, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 1.5 litres, 134 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Black
• CO2: 130 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 6, ULEZ compliant

About this car

With 35,425 miles on the clock, this 2021 BMW 1 Series has done roughly 6,800 fewer miles than a typical 2021 BMW 1 Series. The AskCar estimate for this car is £13,584. It is priced at £13,995, which is £411 above that estimate. The AskCar estimate uses UK dealer asking prices, including 7,184 BMW 1 Series adverts, and accounts for the car’s age, mileage and specification. It first appeared in our advert records 39 days ago. Its advertised mileage matches the government's MOT record. It is advertised by McCarthy Cars in Croydon. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 7 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Fair price: £411 (3%) over the AskCar estimate of £13,584.

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 7,184 priced BMW 1 Series adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 7 November 2026.

A 2021 BMW 1 Series with the 1.5 petrol engine is typically advertised at £16,100: the median of the 295 for sale on AskCar, as of 7 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2021 BMW 1 Series has been on sale for at least 39 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 29 September 2026 at £13,995. Its asking price has not changed.

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 7 November 2026: valid until 12 July 2027.

It failed its MOT on 13 July 2026 (offside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm) and passed later the same day.

Advisories at the latest test: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

Mileage at that test: 34,954 miles, which matches the advertised 35,425 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 6,800 miles lower than the median mileage of a 2021 BMW 1 Series on AskCar.

Similar cars

7 other 2021 BMW 1 Series SE 1.5 petrol manual hatchbacks are for sale at UK dealers, from £8,789 to £14,120, as of 7 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2021 BMW 1 Series SE, 1.5 petrol hatchback, white. Mileage: 30,204 miles. Price: £14,120, £125 more than this car. Dealer: Big Motoring World Leeds in Leeds. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-1-series-2021-f6c9664737d5
• 2021 BMW 1 Series SE, 1.5 petrol hatchback, grey. Mileage: 44,438 miles. Price: £12,985, £1,010 less than this car. Dealer: RN Golden in Huddersfield. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-1-series-2021-b8380b47fd1c
• 2021 BMW 1 Series SE, 1.5 petrol hatchback, black. Mileage: 45,630 miles. Price: £13,199, £796 less than this car. Dealer: Bridgend Motor Group, Ayr in Prestwick. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-1-series-2021-9db165d19dcf

• The nearest: 2021 BMW 1 Series SE, 1.5 petrol hatchback, blue, 35 miles from this car. Mileage: 100,000 miles. Price: £8,789, £5,206 less than this car. Dealer: Stevenage Motor Centre in Stevenage. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-1-series-2021-96fdbe1edeeb