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BMW 1 Series, Price, Specs & Review

Compare every BMW 1 Series variant sold new in Australia. 3 variants, from $59,500 to $83,600 RRP. Side-by-side specs, ANCAP safety, fuel economy, towing capacity, warranty and running costs, pricing sourced from the BMW Australian website and updated weekly. This page also covers 58 previous-generation variants (sold new until 2019), kept for used-buyer research. Their prices are what those cars cost when new, not current offers.

Data checked: specs 10 Nov 2026, price 6 Sep 2026

BMW 1 Series

From $59,500 RRP

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Manufacturer image, for illustration only. Actual variant trim, wheels, paint and equipment may differ. See the specifications below for the exact features of this variant.
2026

BMW 1 Series

Hatchback · 1.5L Petrol

Data checked: specs 10 Nov 2026, price 6 Sep 2026

Recalls: None open on our record for this car (7 for other years of the Multiple). Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Petrol
4 Star ANCAP 2025
4-star ANCAP safety rating. Tested 2025. The year is the ANCAP criteria the stars were earned under, and those criteria get stricter about every three years.
115kW
~$13.44/100km est. running cost
5Seats
1,300kg Tow
~$63,460

Est. drive away (VIC)

From $59,500 RRP

RRP, before on-road costs

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Variants

Cost to own, est.

from $327/wk in VIC

Excludes insurance: No data for this car.

Made up of, per week

  • Repayment estimate$252 (≈$1,092/mo)
  • Fuel$39
  • Rego + CTP$18
  • Servicing$10
  • Tyres$8
  • InsuranceNo data

Assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at an assumed 7.5% p.a. 15,000 km a year at $2.10/L premium 98 (the site default price). VIC rego + CTP. Estimate only, not a quote or an offer of credit.

~$63,460 drive away (est. VIC)From $59,500 RRP, excl. on-road costs. Estimate incl. VIC stamp duty, rego + CTP and est. dealer delivery. Confirm with the dealer.Stamp duty rates from State Revenue Office Victoria, current as of 29 October 2026. They change each financial year; confirm with the regulator before you sign.

Repayment estimate≈$252/wk(≈$1,092/mo)

$5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at an assumed 7.5% p.a. No balloon. An estimate, not financial advice, a quote or an offer of credit.

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CarSorted Score

72/100

Excellent

Based on safety, value, performance, fuel economy, technology, reliability and practicality

Safety
84
Reliability
58
Technology
91
Fuel Economy
78
Value
78
Performance
45
Practicality
52

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Estimated running cost & resale value5-year modelled estimates

True Cost of Ownership (5 Years)

$5,466

per year to run

$86,829

total 5yr cost

$1.11

per kilometre

Where the 5-year total goes

Purchase$59,500
Fuel$10,485
Insurance$7,500
Servicing$2,470
Tyres$2,080
Rego$4,794

About $5,466/year to run, or $27,330 over 5 years including fuel, insurance, servicing, tyres and registration.

* Estimates based on your parameters. Fuel: each car's official consumption figure at 15,600 km a year and $2.10/L premium petrol. Servicing uses each manufacturer's capped-price schedule where we have it, and tyres scale with your weekly km. A guide only, not a quote.

Depreciation Analysis

48%

retained after 5 years

$28,560

estimated 5yr value

-$30,940

total depreciation

Estimated value retention: Based on your inputs the BMW 1 Series is estimated to retain 48% of its value after 5 years, worth approximately $28,560.

Depreciation estimates are modelled from typical retention curves for each vehicle type, not from recorded resale data for this specific car. Actual resale values may vary significantly based on condition, mileage, service history, market conditions, and other factors. This is not financial advice.

Tyres: 205/55 R18 front, as fitted

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Warranty, servicing & roadside

Warranty

5 yr

Unlimited

5yr capped servicing

$2,470

5-year total

Roadside assist

3 yr

fixed term

Good to know

  • Warranty transfers to the next owner (helps resale)

Terms sourced from the manufacturer (official page), last checked 24 Jul 2026.

Warranty, servicing and roadside terms are as published by the manufacturer and can change or have conditions. Confirm current terms with the manufacturer or a dealer before purchase.

Servicing

Interval

No data

First service due

No data

Capped-price servicing

Yes

Scheduled cost, years 1-3

No data

Scheduled cost, years 1-5

No data

Servicing and your warranty

Servicing at any qualified mechanic keeps the warranty

Where the service follows BMW’s schedule, as BMW’s terms print it.

Terms read 28 October 2026See BMW’s terms

“You may have the normal periodic maintenance performed by an outlet not authorised by BMW. However, BMW can only recommend authorised BMW dealers, as it has control of the equipment, spare parts and training standards of those dealers. Therefore, this BMW (New Vehicle) Supplementary Warranty will not cover a claim to the extent to which it has been caused by poor servicing performed by an outlet not authorised by BMW.”
the sentence that decides it, as BMW prints it (read 28 October 2026)

What the ACCC says

“Consumers can choose an independent repairer to service and repair their vehicle knowing it's mandatory for car manufacturers to make service and repair information available.” and “Voluntary warranties cannot replace, change or take away the automatic rights consumers have.” ACCC, new and second-hand cars

On warranties, the ACCC says: “The terms and conditions of a warranty may require the consumer to do certain things in order to keep the warranty.” ACCC, warranties

Consumer-law note current as of 29 October 2026. Quoted from the ACCC's own pages. For this car's warranty, the manufacturer's booklet and terms are the authority.

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Recalls on the federal register

None open on our record · 7 for other years of the 1 Series

None open on our record for this car. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

▶7 notices for other years of the 1 Series(each prints its own year range; they do not cover this car on our record)
  • ▶REC-0065534 Mar 2026Years on the notice: 2010 - 2022Due to a manufacturing defect, the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler may develop an internal coolant leak.
    Models on the notice:
    BMW: F2x 1/2-series X3 X4
    Year range on the notice:
    2010 - 2022
    Campaign:
    0011200761
    What the notice says to do:
    Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by BMW requesting they immediately schedule an appointment with their preferred authorised BMW dealer for replacement of the EGR cooler, free of charge.
  • ▶REC-00603626 Jul 2024Years on the notice: 2004 - 2014Some vehicles may have been converted after production with steering wheel variants containing a faulty Takata inflator.
    Models on the notice:
    1 Series
    Year range on the notice:
    2004 - 2014
    Campaign:
    0032570300
    What the notice says to do:
    An online tool is available at www.recall.bmw.com.au that allows affected vehicle owners to upload photos of their VIN plate and steering wheel for checking. Owners will then be advised if the vehicle requires a further check by a BMW dealer. Alternatively: Owners of affected vehicles should contact their preferred authorised BMW dealer to schedule an appointment to have the steering wheel in their vehicle checked. If a faulty airbag inflator is found, the airbag (with centre horn pad) will be replaced free of charge. The steering wheel will not need to be replaced. All work is completed free of charge.
  • ▶REC-00014021 Jun 2018Years on the notice: 2007 - 2011Due to a possible electrical connection failure to the cars main battery power cable where it connects into the vehicles fuse box, the car may lose power to several electrical systems within the vehicle.
    Models on the notice:
    E8x 1 Series (CPA: 33113) BMW E9x 3 Series (CPA: 33767)
    Year range on the notice:
    2007 - 2011
    Campaign:
    00 61 7704 00
    What the notice says to do:
    Known owners will be contacted by BMW Group Australia Ltd or a BMW dealer. Consumers may contact an authorised BMW Service centre, or call the BMW Group Customer Interaction Centre on 1800 813 299 to arrange inspection and repair. Consumers can also contact BMW Group Australia via the BMW Group Australia website https://www.bmw.com.au. Additionally customers can go to the BMW Group Australia website, and using either their vehicle's VIN or chassis number, check to see if their vehicle has an outstanding technical action, or an outstanding safety recall: https://www.bmw.com.au/en/topics/offers-and-services/recalls.html.
  • ▶REC-00012410 Apr 2015Years on the notice: 2013 - 2014The electric fuel pump may fail due to a manufacturing defect.
    Models on the notice:
    F2X & F3X
    Year range on the notice:
    2013 - 2014
    Campaign:
    00 16 9701 00
    What the notice says to do:
    Customers should contact an authorised BMW motor vehicle service centre, or call the BMW group Australia Customer Interaction Centre on freecall: 1 800 813 299.
  • ▶REC-0001228 Aug 2013Years on the notice: 2009An internal short-circuit may occur in the area of the electric contacts of the diesel fuel filter heating unit.
    Models on the notice:
    5 series sedan & wagon x5 & x6 wagons, 1 & 7 series diesel variants
    Year range on the notice:
    2009
    Campaign:
    00 13 45 02 00
    What the notice says to do:
    Consumers should contact an authorised BMW motor vehicle service centre, or call the BMW Group Australia Customer Interaction Centre on freecall: 1 800 813 299.
  • ▶REC-00013920 Feb 2013Years on the notice: 2007 - 2011The plug-in contact of the battery-positive cable on the front power distributor (fitted behind the glove compartment) may be damaged by vehicle vibrations.
    Models on the notice:
    SERIES 1 & 3, X1 & Z4
    Year range on the notice:
    2007 - 2011
    Campaign:
    00 61 76 03 00
    What the notice says to do:
    Consumers should contact an authorised BMW motor vehicle service centre, or call the BMW Group Australia Customer Interaction Centre on freecall: 1800 813 299.
  • ▶REC-0001215 Sep 2011Years on the notice: 2008 - 2009Moisture may enter the diesel fuel filter heater at the electric contacts.
    Models on the notice:
    5, X5, X6, X3, 1 & 7 SERIES
    Year range on the notice:
    2008 - 2009
    Campaign:
    00 13 08 02 00
    What the notice says to do:
    Consumers should contact an authorised BMW motor vehicle service centre, or call the BMW Group Australia Customer Interaction Centre on freecall: 1 800 813 299.

The register does not publish whether a campaign is complete, so a listed campaign may already be fixed on your car. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au before relying on this list; a recall covers the builds the notice lists, not every car of a model.

Safety Features

49 confirmed · 12 no data
  • StandardAEB (Car‑to‑Car)
  • StandardAEB (Pedestrian)
  • StandardABS
  • StandardEBD
  • StandardEmergency Brake Assist
  • StandardAdaptive Cruise Control
  • StandardCruise Control
  • StandardPush‑Button Start
  • StandardAir Conditioning
  • StandardDrive Modes
  • StandardBlind Spot Monitor
  • StandardLane Keep Assist
  • StandardLane Departure Warning
  • StandardRear Cross Traffic Alert
  • StandardReversing Collision Avoidance
  • StandardIntersection Collision Warning
  • StandardForward Collision Warning
  • StandardPre‑Crash System
  • StandardESC
  • StandardTraction Control
  • StandardRoll Stability
  • StandardActive Yaw Control
  • StandardHill Hold Assist
  • StandardTrailer Stability Control
  • StandardReversing Camera
  • Standard360° Camera
  • StandardParking Sensors (Rear)
  • StandardAuto Park
  • StandardAdaptive Front Lighting
  • StandardAuto High Beam
  • StandardDaytime Running Lights
  • StandardFatigue Detection
  • StandardDriver Attention Monitor
  • StandardTraffic Sign Recognition
  • StandardSpeed Limiter
  • StandardTPMS
  • StandardEmergency Stop Signal
  • StandardSeatbelt Reminder
  • StandardAirbags (6)
  • StandardDriver Airbag
  • StandardPassenger Airbag
  • StandardSide Airbags (Front)
  • StandardCurtain Airbags
  • StandardCentre Airbag
  • StandardActive Head Restraints
  • StandardActive Bonnet (Pedestrian)
  • StandardISOFIX
  • StandardeCall
  • StandardV2X Communication

BMW 1 Series by model year

2026 BMW 1 Series · F70 (2024-)

3 variants · from $59,500–$83,600

2022 BMW 1 Series · F40 (2019-2024)

4 variants

2017 BMW 1 Series · F20 (2011-2019)

5 variants

2015 BMW 1 Series · F20 (2011-2019)

5 variants

2014 BMW 1 Series · F20 (2011-2019)

3 variants

2013 BMW 1 Series · F20 (2011-2019)

6 variants

2012 BMW 1 Series

15 variants

2011 BMW 1 Series

12 variants

2010 BMW 1 Series

8 variants

Full Specifications

Engine & Drivetrain9 itemsEngine Size 1.5L · Cylinders 3 · Engine Layout Inline
Engine Size1.5L
Cylinders3
Engine LayoutInline
Power115 kW
Torque230 Nm
TransmissionAuto
Drive TypeFWD
0-100 km/h8.5s
Top Speed208 km/h
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Dimensions & Weights11 itemsLength 4,361 mm · Width 1,799 mm · Height 1,459 mm
Length4,361 mm
Width1,799 mm
Height1,459 mm
Wheelbase2,670 mm
Ground Clearance140 mm
Turning Circle10.8 m
Seats5
Boot (seats up)380L
Kerb Weight1,395 kg
GVM1,820 kg
Payload425 kg
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Towing & Load4 itemsTowing (Braked) 1,300 kg · Towing (Unbraked) 750 kg · Towball Download 100 kg
Towing (Braked)1,300 kg
Towing (Unbraked)750 kg
Towball Download100 kg
GCM2,820 kg
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Fuel & Economy6 itemsCombined 6.4 L/100km · City 8.2 L/100km · Highway 5.3 L/100km
Combined6.4 L/100km
City8.2 L/100km
Highway5.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank49L
Minimum RONRON 98
CO2 Emissions145 g/km
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Technology & Connectivity14 itemsTouchscreen Size 10.7" · Digital Cluster Size 10.3" · Apple CarPlay
Touchscreen Size10.7"
Digital Cluster Size10.3"
Apple CarPlayYes
Android AutoYes
Wireless CarPlay/AAYes
Wireless Phone ChargingYes
Digital InstrumentsYes
Satellite NavigationYes
Digital Radio (DAB+)Yes
Voice RecognitionYes
BluetoothYes
Keyless EntryYes
Tyre Pressure MonitoringYes
Reconfigurable Digital ClusterYes

15 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.

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Driver Assistance & Safety13 itemsAutonomous Emergency Braking · Adaptive Cruise Control · Cruise Control
Autonomous Emergency BrakingYes
Adaptive Cruise ControlYes
Cruise ControlYes
Push-Button StartYes
Air ConditioningYes
Drive ModesYes
Lane Keep AssistYes
Lane Departure WarningYes
Blind Spot MonitorYes
Rear Cross Traffic AlertYes
Traffic Sign RecognitionYes
Driver Attention MonitorYes
Auto ParkYes

20 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.

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Cameras & Parking4 itemsReversing Camera · 360-Degree Camera · Rear Parking Sensors
Reversing CameraYes
360-Degree CameraYes
Rear Parking SensorsYes
Auto ParkYes

4 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.

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Audio System3 itemsSpeakers 8 speakers · Digital Radio (DAB+) · Bluetooth Audio
Speakers8 speakers
Digital Radio (DAB+)Yes
Bluetooth AudioYes

2 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.

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Comfort & Convenience7 itemsSeat Material Sensatec synthetic leather · Dual Zone Climate · Leather Steering Wheel
Dual Zone ClimateYes
Leather Steering WheelYes
Seat MaterialSensatec synthetic leather
Heated Front SeatsYes
Electric Driver SeatYes
Power TailgateYes
Keyless EntryYes

40 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.

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Wheels, Tyres & Brakes6 itemsWheel Size 18" · Wheel Material Alloy · Tyre Setup Front size only
Wheel Size18"
Wheel MaterialAlloy
Tyre SetupFront size only
Front Tyres205/55 R18
Spare WheelNone
Electric Park BrakeYes

3 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.

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Lighting & Visibility7 itemsLED Headlights · LED Daytime Running Lights · Auto High Beam
LED HeadlightsYes
LED Daytime Running LightsYes
Auto High BeamYes
LED Tail LightsYes
Automatic HeadlightsYes
Rain-Sensing WipersYes
Auto-Dimming Rear-View MirrorYes

12 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.

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Off-Road Capability1 itemGround Clearance 140mm
Ground Clearance140mm

14 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.

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Warranty & Servicing4 itemsNew Vehicle Warranty 5 years / Unlimited · Roadside Assistance 3 years · Capped Servicing (5yr total) $2,470
New Vehicle Warranty5 years / Unlimited
Roadside Assistance3 years
Capped Servicing (5yr total)$2,470
Service Interval
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Price tracker

Standing price

$59,500 RRP before on-road costs

We check the manufacturer's published price regularly and record every change here.

RRP before on-road costs, as published by the manufacturer.

Overview

The 2026 BMW 1 Series 118 is a five-seat petrol hatchback with front-wheel drive and an automatic, making 115kW and 230Nm. It's priced from $59,500 RRP, which is the recommended retail price before on-road costs like rego and stamp duty get added. BMW claims fuel use of 6.4L/100km combined, the boot holds 380 litres with the seats up, and it can tow 1,300kg braked. One thing to weigh up is that it carries a 4-star ANCAP rating from 2025 rather than the full five. It suits someone after a compact, easy-to-park hatch for city and suburban driving who still wants a usable boot.

Quick Insights

How this car rates on what Australian buyers care about most

Safety
4/5 ANCAPtested 2025
Running Cost
$13.44/100km
Warranty
5 years
Boot, seats up
380L
Value
Premium

Economy & Emissions

Combined

6.4 L/100km

Cost per 100km

~$13.44

City

8.2 L/100km

Highway

5.3 L/100km

CO2 Emissions

145 g/km

Minimum RON

RON 98

Fuel Tank

49L

Est. Range

~766 km

Autonomous and advanced safety

Auto Park
Driver Attention Monitor

Range in the real world

How far a tank really takes you once speed, load and towing are counted, not just the lab figure
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Towing and load

The 4WD and load hardware this variant lists, the rig calculator, the load plans and the cost to tow
140mm Ground Clearance
1300kg Towing (Braked)

Cost to tow

The real fuel/energy cost once you hitch up. Pick a trailer and trip.

Not towing
6.4 L/100km
Towing
18 L/100km
500km cost
$61 → $171
+$110 from towing

Estimate only: consumption rises as range falls; real use varies with terrain, wind and load.

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Child seats and anchors

5 seats

RowISOFIXTop tether
2nd row23

ISOFIX lower anchors clip a compatible child seat straight to the car's frame.

Top tether straps stop a forward-facing seat pitching in a crash. Australian law requires a tether on every forward-facing child seat.

2+35 seats
frontITTITrear
ISOFIX Top tether Both None on record
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Dimensions and capacity

Length

4,361 mm

Width

1799 mm

Height

1459 mm

Wheelbase

2670 mm

Kerb Weight

1395 kg

GVM

1,820 kg

Payload

425 kg

Boot (seats up)

380L

Ground Clearance

140 mm

Towing (Braked)

1,300 kg

Turning Circle

10.8 m

AU Licence

Car licence (C class) ✓

Built for quietness

  • Acoustic glassNo data
  • Active noise cancellationNo data
  • Taller-sidewall tyres (55)

Indicators from the manufacturer's equipment list and the car's own specification. CarSorted has not measured this car's cabin noise.

Specifications

Year

2026

Body Style

Hatchback

Fuel Type

Petrol

Powertrain

ICE

Transmission

Auto

Drive Type

FWD

Seats

5

ANCAP Rating

4/5 (2025)

Tyre & Sidewall Comparison

BMW 1 Series 118

113mm wall

205/55 R18

205mm wide · 18" rim · 683mm OD

55-profile · Balanced profile

Front size. No data on the rear size for this variant.

$580–$1,440est. fitted set of 4, front sizeMid tier

Drawn at a shared scale across the compared cars and across both ends of a staggered car, so a bigger tyre is genuinely bigger. Sidewall view shows wall height (profile); tread view shows width. Price band is an indicative fitted cost, budget brand (low) to premium brand (high), for four of the one size or for two fronts plus two rears where the car is staggered, unless a verified set price is on file. Actual prices vary by brand, retailer and fitting.

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Factory size (this car)

205/55R18

Geometry from nominal sizes. Ride height is the axle centre, not guard clearance. VSB14 class: passenger car (+15mm / -26mm); check your placard and a certifier before fitting.

Performance

1.5LI3Petrol
Power115 kW / 154 hp
Torque230 Nm

How quick is it?

0-100 km/h8.5s

0-100 times as published and held in our records. Counts cover on-sale cars with a figure and refresh daily.

Technology & Connectivity

9 confirmed · 11 no data
  • StandardApple CarPlay
  • StandardAndroid Auto
  • StandardWireless CarPlay/Android Auto
  • StandardWireless Charging
  • StandardHeated Seats (Front)
  • Standard360‑Degree Camera
  • StandardDual Zone Climate
  • StandardKeyless Entry
  • StandardDigital Instruments

Audio System

Speakers

8

Body Type

Hatchback

Compact body with rear hatch door opening to cargo area. Versatile and easy to manoeuvre in urban environments.

5

Seats

380L

Boot

1,300kg

Towing

Best For

  • City driving
  • Easy parking
  • Budget-friendly
  • First-time buyers

Considerations

  • Limited rear legroom
  • Less highway refinement
  • Smaller boot than sedan

Fuel & Powertrain

Fuel Type

Petrol

What the car runs on

Powertrain

Internal Combustion

Propulsion technology

Petrol

Petrol engine. Standard internal combustion engine running on unleaded fuel.

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Pricing disclaimer: Displayed prices are based on the manufacturer's recommended retail price (MRRP) and estimated drive-away price, which includes delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, and applicable road taxes based on a Melbourne, VIC location. Prices may vary between states and territories. Additional costs such as compulsory third party (CTP) insurance, dealer delivery fees, and optional extras are not included. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers. Always confirm final pricing with your local authorised dealer.

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Specifications sourced from manufacturer data and may contain errors. Always verify with your dealer before purchase.

BMW 1 Series: price, running costs, warranty, safety and size by grade

Every figure below is read off BMW’s Australian documents for the 3 grades on this page, and each one says which grades it covers. Running costs are estimates and carry their assumptions; anything we do not hold says so.

Price band of each powertrain

PowertrainGradesPrice band
Petrol3$59,500 to $83,600RRP

Petrol: 118, 120 and M135 xDrive

Fuel or energy a year, estimated

  • Petrol: about $2,100 to $2,560 a yearEstimate: 15,600 km a year, $2.10/L premium petrol

Fuel or energy only. Servicing, rego, insurance and tyres are not in these figures, and your driving and prices will differ.

Warranty and servicing

New-car warranty
5yr / unlimited km
Service interval
No data
Capped-price servicing
Published for 3 of 3 grades.

ANCAP, by exact grade

  • 4/5 (2025)

A rating belongs to the exact variant ANCAP tested and is never carried across to a grade or a build year it does not cover. A rating older than six years is marked expired because ANCAP’s own test has moved on.

Safety recalls on the BMW 1 Series

None of the recall notices we have verified is matched to the grades listed here. That is a statement about our register, not a clearance: check a specific car by VIN on the government’s Product Safety Australia recalls register before you buy.

7 more verified notices are matched to other BMW 1 Series rows we hold, not to the grades above(show)
  • Due to a manufacturing defect, the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler may develop an internal coolant leak. Year range on the notice: 2010 - 2022. REC-006553 on the government register
  • Some vehicles may have been converted after production with steering wheel variants containing a faulty Takata inflator. Year range on the notice: 2004 - 2014. REC-006036 on the government register
  • Due to a possible electrical connection failure to the cars main battery power cable where it connects into the vehicles fuse box, the car may lose power to several electrical systems within the vehicle. Year range on the notice: 2007 - 2011. REC-000140 on the government register
  • The electric fuel pump may fail due to a manufacturing defect. Year range on the notice: 2013 - 2014. REC-000124 on the government register
  • An internal short-circuit may occur in the area of the electric contacts of the diesel fuel filter heating unit. Year range on the notice: 2009. REC-000122 on the government register
  • The plug-in contact of the battery-positive cable on the front power distributor (fitted behind the glove compartment) may be damaged by vehicle vibrations. Year range on the notice: 2007 - 2011. REC-000139 on the government register
  • Moisture may enter the diesel fuel filter heater at the electric contacts. Year range on the notice: 2008 - 2009. REC-000121 on the government register

Size, capacity and weights across the grades

FigureAcross the gradesGrades holding it
Length4,361 mm3 of 3
Width1,799 mm3 of 3
Height1,459 mm3 of 3
Wheelbase2,670 mm3 of 3
Ground clearance140 mm3 of 3
Kerb weight1,395 to 1,565 kg3 of 3
Boot space380 L3 of 3
Fuel tank49 L3 of 3

What BMW's spec sheet does not print

We read the document and it does not carry these figures. That is a finished question, not a gap we have not looked at.

  • service interval (distance) · 3 grades, read 6 Nov 2026 · bmw.com.au

Every BMW 1 Series variant in Australia, compared

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1182026$59,500

BMW 1 Series 118

Power
115kW
Torque
230Nm
0–100
8.5s
Fuel use
6.4L/100km
Gearbox
Auto
Drive
FWD
Seats
5
Towing
1,300kg
ANCAP
4-star (2025)

The 2026 BMW 1 Series 118 is a five-seat petrol hatchback with front-wheel drive and an automatic, making 115kW and 230Nm. It's priced from $59,500 RRP, which is the recommended retail price before on-road costs like rego and stamp duty get added. BMW claims fuel use of 6.4L/100km combined, the boot holds 380 litres with the seats up, and it can tow 1,300kg braked. One thing to weigh up is that it carries a 4-star ANCAP rating from 2025 rather than the full five. It suits someone after a compact, easy-to-park hatch for city and suburban driving who still wants a usable boot.

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1202026$62,500

BMW 1 Series 120

Power
150kW
Torque
300Nm
0–100
7.2s
Fuel use
6.7L/100km
Gearbox
Auto
Drive
FWD
Seats
5
Towing
1,300kg
ANCAP
4-star (2025)

The 2026 BMW 1 Series 120 is $62,500 RRP, which is the recommended retail price, before on-road costs. For that you get a five-seat petrol hatchback with an automatic gearbox, driving the front wheels. It uses 6.7L/100km on the combined cycle, has a 49-litre fuel tank and offers 380 litres of boot space with the seats up. Braked towing is rated at 1,300kg, and the ANCAP result is 4 stars (tested 2025) rather than the full mark. It suits someone after a compact petrol hatch that can still pull a small trailer or camper.

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M135 xDrive2026$83,600

BMW 1 Series M135 xDrive

Power
233kW
Torque
400Nm
0–100
4.9s
Fuel use
7.8L/100km
Gearbox
Auto
Drive
AWD
Seats
5
Towing
750kg
ANCAP
4-star (2025)

There's 380 litres of boot space with the rear seats up in the 2026 BMW 1 Series M135 xDrive, a five-seat petrol hatchback with all-wheel drive and an automatic. It's priced at $83,600 RRP, which is the recommended retail price, before on-road costs. Fuel use is 7.8L/100km on the combined cycle, drawn from a 49-litre fuel tank. The engine makes 233kW and 400Nm, with a claimed 0-100km/h time of 4.9 seconds. It carries a 4-star ANCAP rating from 2025, and it suits someone who wants a quick hatch that still takes the shopping and four mates.

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