As of August 2026, CarSearch.Pro's True Value model estimates a typical BMW 1 Series (E82/E88) is actually worth $8,000 (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 13% 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 August 2026, the BMW 1 Series (E82/E88) market has 820 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $8,995, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $6,900 and $12,000. BMW 1 Series (E82/E88) prices have increased 126.2% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $15,255 to $34,507.
The typical BMW 1 Series (E82/E88) on the market has 103,352 miles. Listings spend an average of 118 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 August 2026 is between $6,900 and $12,000 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $5,000 to $16,937 across 820 active listings.
Price Distribution (820 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$5,000
Budget / project cars
25th
$6,900
Below average price
Median (50th)
$8,995
Typical market price
75th
$12,000
Above average / premium
90th
$16,937
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $11,015, 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
7
$25,500
10,000 - 25,000 mi
8
$24,972
25,000 - 50,000 mi
30
$15,995
50,000 - 100,000 mi
337
$10,599
100,000 - 150,000 mi
339
$7,988
Over 150,000 mi
97
$6,200
BMW 1 Series (E82/E88) Price Trends
BMW 1 Series (E82/E88) prices have increased 126.2% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q2, the median sale price was $34,507 across 2 sales, up from $15,255 in 2026-Q1.
On a year-over-year basis, BMW 1 Series (E82/E88) prices are down 44.0% ($34,507 vs. $61,600 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
2
$34,507
$25,254
Best Value BMW 1 Series (E82/E88) by Model Year
The 2010 BMW 1 Series (E82/E88) offers the best value with a median price of $7,923 across 58 listings. The most expensive model year is 2013 at a median of $10,700.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
2008
162
$8,490
$2,500
$20,000
2009
108
$8,995
$2,700
$28,500
2010
58
$7,923
$3,200
$28,000
2011
171
$8,700
$3,000
$106,121
2012
153
$8,999
$4,450
$19,800
2013
168
$10,700
$3,500
$28,000
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 139 active listings, followed by FL (90), TX (82), GA (58), WA (50).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in PA at $6,995, while MA has the highest at $11,000. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $4,005.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
CA
139
$8,999
FL
90
$7,900
TX
82
$7,500
GA
58
$9,000
WA
50
$9,680
IL
42
$9,600
NJ
42
$9,499
NC
36
$8,945
MA
33
$11,000
CO
28
$10,800
BMW 1 Series (E82/E88) Market Velocity
BMW 1 Series (E82/E88) listings spend an average of 118 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 51 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: $6,900 to $12,000. The median is $8,995. Anything below $6,900 is a strong value; above $12,000 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending up: BMW 1 Series (E82/E88) prices have risen 126.2% recently. Buying sooner may save money if the trend continues.
Best value year: The 2010 model year has the lowest median price at $7,923, making it the most accessible entry point into BMW 1 Series (E82/E88) ownership.
Negotiate: With an average of 118 days on market, sellers are often willing to negotiate. Listings over 60 days old are especially open to offers.