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What is a 2026 BMW 1 Series worth?

Our estimate for a 0-year-old BMW 1 Series in average condition with typical mileage, on 2026 market pricing.

Retail value today
R 713 395
R 649 189 to R 777 601
Trade-in offer
R 627 788
what a dealer would pay
Cost new (est.)
R 713 395
2026 launch pricing
Value kept
100%
R 0 depreciated

The 2026 1 Series on its value curve

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The marker shows where a 2026 model sits today: 0 years in, 0% of the new price already gone. The steep part of the curve is behind it; from here it sheds value at roughly 21% a year.

If you buy it now

Fair buy price (retail)R 713 395
Worth in 1 yearR 567 006
Worth in 3 yearsR 429 562
3-year cost of ownership (depreciation)R 283 833
±Monthly financedR 12 469/m

Depreciation only; fuel, insurance and maintenance excluded.

Is one year newer worth it?

Model yearEst. retailStep up costs
2026 (this page)R 713 395
2025R 537 447+R 175 948 to newestSee value →

2026 BMW 1 Series: common questions

What is a 2026 BMW 1 Series worth in South Africa?

Around R 713 395 as a retail asking price, with clean low-mileage examples reaching R 777 601 and higher-mileage cars closer to R 649 189. A dealer trade-in offer would sit near R 627 788.

Is a 2026 BMW 1 Series a good buy now?

It has already absorbed 0% of its new-car depreciation. If you buy at R 713 395 and keep it three years, expect it to shed roughly R 283 833 more. As a premium (established) model, it holds value well for its age, so you are paying for retention you will largely get back.

What did a 2026 BMW 1 Series cost new?

About R 713 395 at launch pricing in 2026 (our estimate, deflated from today's list price). It has kept 100% of that.

What would financing a 2026 BMW 1 Series cost monthly?

At R 713 395 over 72 months at 11.75% with 10% down, roughly R 12 469 per month before fees and insurance. Shorter terms suit used cars better; run your own numbers in the value calculator.

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Estimates modelled from list pricing and our SA depreciation tiers; condition, mileage, spec and region move real prices. Not a valuation or an offer.