2020 BMW 1 SERIES — £15,999 Listing Review
Reviewed by Car-Search.ai | 29 April 2026 | Dowlais, Merthyr Tydfil
£15,999
69,934 miles | Diesel | Automatic | Hatchback
Listing Quality
82/100
Good
vs Market Average
+22%
Above Market
Value Retention
45/100
Moderate Depreciation
Our Verdict
82
/100
This 2020 BMW 1 SERIES is listed at £15,999 by Empressive Motor Co Ltd in Dowlais. It has 69,934 miles on the clock. At 22% above the market average of £13,135, this is priced on the higher side compared to 93 similar listings. Our depreciation analysis shows this vehicle is losing approximately £2,708/year in value. The listing quality is good, with adequate photos and specifications provided.
Year
2020
Make
BMW
Model
1 SERIES
Body Style
Hatchback
Colour
White
Fuel Type
Diesel
Gearbox
Automatic
Mileage
69,934 miles
Engine
1.5L
All Features & Equipment (117)
Lumbar Support - Driver and Front Passenger £150Total value of factory fitted extras £150Top speed124 mph0 to 6010.1 secondsEngine torque (lbs/ft)162Engine power (BHP)114Combined (mpg)60.1Cylinders - bore (mm)84TransmissionAutomaticNumber of gears7Cylinders - stroke (mm)90CC1,496Cylinders3CO2 (g/km)124NOx (mg/km)0Standard Euro emissionsEuro 6Ultra Low Emission ZoneCompliantAir Conditioning Automatic with Two-Zone ControlArmrest - Front - Folding with Storage CompartmentAutomatically Dimming Rear View MirrorBMW Live Cockpit PlusCentral Locking Switch - Doors - Fuel Filler Cap - Luggage CompartmentContrast Stitching - Instrument PanelCupholders - Two Front Centre ConsoleDoor Sill Finishers in Black Plastic with Inserted M Designation in Metallic Look - Front OnlyExtended LightingExtended StorageFloor Mats in Anthracite Velour with Contrasting Colour Seam to Match Contrast Stitching on Instrument panelFront Windscreen Wipers with Integrated Washer JetsGlove Box with LightGrab Handles - Integrated in Roof Linings - FourHeadlining - AnthraciteIlluminated Boston Interior TrimInterior LightingLuggage Compartment PackageM Sport Steering WheelModel Designation on TailgateMultifunction Controls for Steering WheelPersonal ProfileRain 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 - ThreeSeat Heating for Driver and Front PassengerSide Armrests - Front and Rear Integrated into Door TrimSport Seats - FrontStart-Stop Button - Illuminated in Centre Console with Keyless Engine Start and Auto Start-Stop Deactivation ButtonSteering Column with Manual Reach and Rake AdjustmentStorage FeaturesSun Visors with Vanity Mirrors and Insert TabTwin HornsWelcome Light18in Alloy Wheels - Double-Spoke Style 819MBMW Mobility Tyre Sealing SystemDirection Indicator Side Lights Integrated in Exterior MirrorsElectric Windows - Front and Rear with Open-Close Fingertip Control - Trap Release and Child Lock FunctionExhaust Tailpipe - Chrome - Single Round 90mm - LeftExterior Mirrors - Electrically Folding with Anti DazzleExterior Parts in Body ColourExterior Trim - High Gloss ShadowlineHeat Protection Glazing with Green TintKidney Grille - Chrome Frame with Satin Aluminium StrutsLocking Wheel BoltsM Logo Designation Chrome - SideM Sport Aerodynamic PackageM Sport PackagePreparation For High-Beam AssistantReversing Light in Rear Light ClustersTyres - Reduced Rolling ResistanceHeight1434mmHeight inclusive of roof railsmmLength4319mmWheelbase2670mmWidth1799mmWidth including mirrorsmmLuggage capacity (seats up) litresLuggage capacity (seats down) litresNumber of seats5Gross vehicle weight kgMax loading weightkgMax towing weight (braked)kgMax towing weight (unbraked)kgTurning circle (kerb to kerb) metresMax roof loadkgMinimum kerb weight1385 kgActive Guard PlusAirbagsAlarm System - Thatcham 1 with Remote Control and Engine ImmobiliserAttentiveness AssistantBumper System Front and Rear - Replaceable Deformation Elements for Impacts Up to 9mphChild 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 LimiterDead-locking Function System to all DoorsDrive 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 HandbrakeFirst Aid Kit and Warning TriangleIncorrect Fuelling Protection SystemIntegrated Owners Handbook - Within iDrive MenuOBC - On-Board ComputerOil Sensor For Level and GradeOptimum Shift IndicatorPDC - Park Distance Control - Front and RearPerformance ControlRemote Control Key x2Seat Belt Security Check for Driver and Front PassengerSeat Belt Warning if Driver Starts Ignition without Putting on SeatbeltSide Impact ProtectionThree-Point Seat Belts - All SeatsTPMS - Tyre Pressure Monitoring SystemVisible VINWindscreen Wiper - Rear
Above MarketListed at £15,999 vs market average of £13,135 (+22%)
Market Low
£7,299
Market Average
£13,135
Market High
£19,490
Comparables
93 listings
Based on 93 comparable BMW 1 SERIES listings.
Age Depreciation
Slow Depreciation
£1,252/year
Mileage Impact
Moderate Depreciation
£728/5k mi
Combined (10k mi/yr)
Moderate Depreciation
£2,708/yr
This Vehicle vs Model
Age-predicted: £15,093 (+£906)
Mileage-predicted: £12,722 (+£3,277)
Scenarios: 5k mi/yr £-1,980/yr | 10k mi/yr £-2,708/yr | 15k mi/yr £-3,436/yr
Based on 355 comparable listings. Slopes from smoothed depreciation curves.
82
Overall Listing Quality
Good — this listing is well-presented and informative.
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