As of April 2026, the BMW 1 Series (E82/E88) market has 371 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $9,499, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $7,870 and $11,991. BMW 1 Series (E82/E88) prices have decreased 69.4% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $61,600 to $18,843.
The typical BMW 1 Series (E82/E88) on the market has 95,305 miles. Listings spend an average of 151 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current BMW 1 Series (E82/E88) Pricing
A fair price for a BMW 1 Series (E82/E88) in April 2026 is between $7,870 and $11,991 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $5,999 to $15,999 across 371 active listings.
Price Distribution (371 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$5,999
Budget / project cars
25th
$7,870
Below average price
Median (50th)
$9,499
Typical market price
75th
$11,991
Above average / premium
90th
$15,999
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $12,418, which is higher than the median, indicating that high-priced outliers (rare specifications, very low mileage, or concours-quality examples) pull the average up.
Price by Mileage
Mileage Range
Listings
Median Price
Under 10,000 mi
8
$85,950
10,000 - 25,000 mi
2
$33,924
25,000 - 50,000 mi
26
$14,995
50,000 - 100,000 mi
180
$10,495
100,000 - 150,000 mi
129
$7,995
Over 150,000 mi
25
$5,995
BMW 1 Series (E82/E88) Price Trends
BMW 1 Series (E82/E88) prices have decreased 69.4% over the past quarter. In 2024-Q4, the median sale price was $18,843 across 1 sales, down from $61,600 in 2023-Q3.
BMW 1 Series (E82/E88) Quarterly Sale Prices (Historical)
Quarter
Sales
Median Price
Average Price
2021-Q1
1
$75,000
$75,000
2023-Q3
1
$61,600
$61,600
2024-Q4
1
$18,843
$18,843
Best Value BMW 1 Series (E82/E88) by Model Year
The 2008 BMW 1 Series (E82/E88) offers the best value with a median price of $8,500 across 48 listings. The most expensive model year is 2013 at a median of $10,997.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
2008
48
$8,500
$3,500
$13,700
2009
36
$8,993
$3,900
$17,000
2010
32
$8,995
$5,481
$19,995
2011
94
$8,995
$1,000
$85,950
2012
69
$10,450
$4,900
$19,990
2013
92
$10,997
$1,700
$33,924
Where to Buy a BMW 1 Series (E82/E88)
The highest concentration of BMW 1 Series (E82/E88) listings is in CA with 59 active listings, followed by FL (48), TX (25), GA (24), VA (22).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in SC at $6,950, while OK has the highest at $85,950. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $79,000.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
CA
59
$9,995
FL
48
$8,000
TX
25
$8,750
GA
24
$9,995
VA
22
$8,495
WA
18
$10,299
IL
15
$10,995
PA
14
$9,500
OH
12
$8,995
NC
12
$9,395
BMW 1 Series (E82/E88) Market Velocity
BMW 1 Series (E82/E88) listings spend an average of 151 days on market. This is a slow-moving market. Listings tend to sit for extended periods, giving buyers significant negotiating power. Sellers should be realistic on pricing and patient.
The median time on market is 76 days. The lower median suggests most cars sell relatively quickly, while a smaller number of overpriced listings drag up the average.
BMW 1 Series (E82/E88) Buyer's Guide Summary
Fair price range: $7,870 to $11,991. The median is $9,499. Anything below $7,870 is a strong value; above $11,991 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending down: BMW 1 Series (E82/E88) prices have dropped 69.4% recently. Patient buyers may benefit from waiting, but desirable examples still sell quickly.
Best value year: The 2008 model year has the lowest median price at $8,500, making it the most accessible entry point into BMW 1 Series (E82/E88) ownership.
Negotiate: With an average of 151 days on market, sellers are often willing to negotiate. Listings over 60 days old are especially open to offers.
Data sourced from 8 marketplaces including eBay Motors, Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids,
AutoTrader, CarGurus, Cars.com, Facebook Marketplace, Classic.com, and Hagerty Marketplace.
Updated daily by CarSearch.Pro's automated pipeline.
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