2021 BMW 1 Series 1.5L Se 5dr — £13,695 Listing Review

Reviewed by Car-Search.ai | 29 April 2026 | Derby Way, Bury
£13,695
31,120 miles | Petrol | Manual | Hatchback
Listing Quality
48/100
Average
vs Market Average
-23%
Below Market
Value Retention
25/100
Steep Depreciation
Our Verdict
48 /100

This 2021 BMW 1 Series 1.5L Se 5dr is listed at £13,695 by MotorTrust UK Bury in Derby Way. It has 31,120 miles on the clock. At 23% below the market average of £17,896, this looks competitively priced based on 71 comparable listings. Our depreciation analysis shows this vehicle is losing approximately £3,345/year in value. The listing quality is average — it could benefit from more photos or detailed specifications.

Year 2021
Make BMW
Model 1 Series
Trim 1.5L Se 5dr
Body Style Hatchback
Colour White
Fuel Type Petrol
Gearbox Manual
Mileage 31,120 miles
Engine 1.5L
Doors 5
Seats 5
CO2 130 g/km
Euro Status Euro 6
ULEZ Compliant Yes
Road Tax £195/yr
Monthly Payment £178.11/mo
All Features & Equipment (94)
12V Power Socket in Centre Console Front with Blanking Plug16in Alloy Wheels - Star-Spoke Style 517Active Guard PlusAir Conditioning - Automatic - Single ZoneAirbagsAlarm System - Thatcham 1 with Remote Control and Engine ImmobiliserAlpine WhiteArmrest - Front - Folding with Storage CompartmentAttentiveness AssistantAutomatically Dimming Rear View MirrorBluetooth - Audio Streaming - with Compatible DevicesBluetooth Hands Free with USB Audio InterfaceBMW Connected Package ProfessionalBMW ConnectedDrive Online ServicesBMW Emergency CallBMW Live Cockpit PlusBMW Mobility Tyre Sealing SystemBMW TeleServicesBumper System Front and Rear - Replaceable Deformation Elements for Impacts Up to 9mphCentral Locking Switch - Doors - Fuel Filler Cap - Luggage CompartmentCheck Control Warning System for Monitoring of Lights and Door-Luggage Compartment Open WarningChild Seat ISOFIX Attachment For The Two Outer Rear Seats And Front Passenger SeatChildproof Locking System - Rear Doors and Electric WindowsCondition Based ServiceCrash SensorCruise Control with Brake Function and Speed LimiterCupholders - Two Front Centre ConsoleDAB Digital RadioDead-locking Function System to all DoorsDirection Indicator Side Lights Integrated in Exterior MirrorsDoor Sill Finishers in Black Plastic with BMW Designation - Front OnlyDrive Performance Control with ECO PRO and Comfort ModesDrive-Away Locking System on All Doors-Luggage Compartment - Can Be De-Activated in iDrive SettingsDSC - Dynamic Stability Control PlusECO PRO ModeElectric HandbrakeElectric Windows - Front and Rear with Open-Close Fingertip Control - Trap Release and Child Lock FunctionEPS - Electric Power SteeringExhaust Tailpipe - Chrome - Single Round 90mm - LeftExtended StorageExterior Mirrors - Heated - Electrically AdjustableExterior Parts in Body ColourExterior Parts in Matt BlackFirst Aid Kit and Warning TriangleFloor Mats - VelourFront Windscreen Wipers with Integrated Washer JetsGlove Box with LightGrab Handles - Integrated in Roof Linings - FourGrid Cloth - AnthraciteHeat Protection Glazing with Green TintHigh Level Third Brake LightIntegrated Owners Handbook - Within iDrive MenuInterior LightingKidney Grille - Chrome Frame with 14 High-gloss Black Verticle BarsLED Fog Lights - FrontLED HeadlightsLocking Wheel BoltsModel Designation on TailgateMultifunction Controls for Steering WheelOBC - On-Board ComputerOil Sensor For Level and GradeOptimum Shift IndicatorPDC - Park Distance Control - Front and RearPerformance ControlPersonal ProfilePreparation For High-Beam AssistantQuartz Silver Matt Interior TrimRain Sensor with Automatic Headlight ActivationRear Fog LightRear Seat Backrest with Manual 60-40 Split Folding with 3 Top Tether Clips Integrated on Rear of Seat PanelsRear Seat Headrests - ThreeRemote Control Key x2Reversing Light in Rear Light ClustersSeat Belt Security Check for Driver and Front PassengerSeat Belt Warning if Driver Starts Ignition without Putting on SeatbeltServotronic SteeringShark FinSide Armrests - Front and Rear Integrated into Door TrimSide Impact ProtectionSport Multi-Function Leather Steering Wheel - Three SpokeStandard Seat for Driver and Passenger with Manual AdjustmentStart-Stop Button - Illuminated in Centre Console with Keyless Engine Start and Auto Start-Stop Deactivation ButtonSteering Column with Manual Reach and Rake AdjustmentStereo Speaker SystemStorage FeaturesSun Visors with Vanity Mirrors and Insert TabSuspensionThree-Point Seat Belts - All SeatsTPMS - Tyre Pressure Monitoring SystemTwin HornsTyres - Reduced Rolling ResistanceVisible VINWelcome LightWindscreen Wiper - Rear
Below MarketListed at £13,695 vs market average of £17,896 (-23%)
Market Low
£11,494
Market Average
£17,896
Market High
£29,475
Comparables
71 listings

Based on 71 comparable BMW 1 Series listings.

Age Depreciation
Moderate Depreciation
£1,584/year
Mileage Impact
Moderate Depreciation
£881/5k mi
Combined (10k mi/yr)
Steep Depreciation
£3,345/yr
This Vehicle vs Model
Age-predicted: £16,400 (£-2,705)
Mileage-predicted: £16,390 (£-2,695)
Scenarios: 5k mi/yr £-2,464/yr | 10k mi/yr £-3,345/yr | 15k mi/yr £-4,226/yr

Based on 355 comparable listings. Slopes from smoothed depreciation curves.

48
Overall Listing Quality
Average — some areas could be improved.
Information & Buyer Appeal
Does this listing give buyers enough information to make a decision?
23/25Good
Photos
15 photos
8/10
Features & key selling points
94 listed
8/8
Technical specifications
9 specs provided
7/7
Competitiveness
How well does this listing compete against similar vehicles for buyer attention?
25/25Good
Clear pricing
£13,695
8/8
Monthly payment shown
£178.11/mo
4/4
Visual presentation
15 photos
5/5
Key selling points
94 features highlighted
4/4
Detailed specifications
9 specs provided
4/4
SEO Quality
Page HTML not captured — scores are estimated
0/25Poor
Page HTML
Not captured — cannot analyze
0/25
AI Discoverability
How findable is this listing by ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and other AI search engines?
0/25Poor
Page HTML
Not captured — cannot analyze
0/25
How our review page compares
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About the Dealer

MotorTrust UK Bury

Derby Way, Bury BL9 0NJ