As of October 2026, CarSearch.Pro's True Value model estimates a typical BMW 1 Series (E82/E88) is actually worth $8,100 (fair range $7,100 to $9,000). Unlike the median asking price shown above, True Value is anchored to 1 recent confirmed sales, normalized for mileage, and blends auction hammer prices (grossed up for buyer's premium) with real-world asking behavior.
Sellers are currently asking a median of $9,000 — about 11% above what these cars have actually been selling for. That gap favors patient buyers: negotiate from the sold data, not the ask.
Still gathering enough sold history to call this market.
As of October 2026, the BMW 1 Series (E82/E88) market has 766 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $8,995, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $6,995 and $11,995. BMW 1 Series (E82/E88) prices have decreased 34.4% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $16,000 to $10,499.
The typical BMW 1 Series (E82/E88) on the market has 98,711 miles. Listings spend an average of 106 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 October 2026 is between $6,995 and $11,995 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $5,400 to $16,687 across 766 active listings.
Price Distribution (766 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$5,400
Budget / project cars
25th
$6,995
Below average price
Median (50th)
$8,995
Typical market price
75th
$11,995
Above average / premium
90th
$16,687
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $11,458, 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
$33,000
10,000 - 25,000 mi
11
$76,991
25,000 - 50,000 mi
52
$14,990
50,000 - 100,000 mi
325
$10,118
100,000 - 150,000 mi
294
$7,995
Over 150,000 mi
71
$6,000
BMW 1 Series (E82/E88) Price Trends
BMW 1 Series (E82/E88) prices have decreased 34.4% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q3, the median sale price was $10,499 across 2 sales, down from $16,000 in 2026-Q2.
On a year-over-year basis, BMW 1 Series (E82/E88) prices are down 91.5% ($10,499 vs. $123,750 a year ago).
BMW 1 Series (E82/E88) Quarterly Sale Prices (Historical)
Quarter
Sales
Median Price
Average Price
2014-Q1
1
$22,000
$22,000
2021-Q1
1
$75,000
$75,000
2023-Q3
1
$61,600
$61,600
2024-Q1
1
$123,750
$123,750
2024-Q4
1
$18,843
$18,843
2026-Q1
1
$15,255
$15,255
2026-Q2
3
$16,000
$19,834
2026-Q3
2
$10,499
$10,188
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 $8,380 across 146 listings. The most expensive model year is 2013 at a median of $10,570.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
2008
146
$8,380
$2,500
$26,000
2009
99
$8,995
$2,795
$24,000
2010
58
$8,500
$3,000
$22,500
2011
155
$8,950
$2,500
$106,121
2012
134
$8,625
$3,500
$44,277
2013
174
$10,570
$3,299
$35,990
BMW 1 Series (E82/E88) Price Forecast
Horizon
Direction
Probability
Regime
Past Accuracy
6 months
→ FLAT
50%
stable
insufficient history
12 months
→ FLAT
50%
stable
insufficient history
24 months
→ FLAT
50%
stable
insufficient history
These are probabilistic direction calls, not price targets. The "Past Accuracy" column is this model's real walk-forward record on the BMW 1 Series (E82/E88) — every month we re-run the forecast as if we only knew what was knowable then, and grade it against what actually happened. We publish the hit rate either way. Full methodology & track record →
Where to Buy a BMW 1 Series (E82/E88)
The highest concentration of BMW 1 Series (E82/E88) listings is in CA with 102 active listings, followed by FL (82), TX (80), WA (41), OH (38).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in FL at $7,500, while WA has the highest at $11,195. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $3,695.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
CA
102
$8,900
FL
82
$7,500
TX
80
$7,700
WA
41
$11,195
OH
38
$8,800
GA
38
$8,990
NJ
34
$8,995
IL
33
$9,990
VA
30
$9,995
NC
30
$8,999
BMW 1 Series (E82/E88) Market Velocity
BMW 1 Series (E82/E88) listings spend an average of 106 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 56 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: $6,995 to $11,995. The median is $8,995. Anything below $6,995 is a strong value; above $11,995 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending down: BMW 1 Series (E82/E88) prices have dropped 34.4% 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 $8,380, making it the most accessible entry point into BMW 1 Series (E82/E88) ownership.
Negotiate: With an average of 106 days on market, sellers are often willing to negotiate. Listings over 60 days old are especially open to offers.