As of May 2026, the BMW 1 Series (E82/E88) market has 670 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $8,595, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $6,450 and $11,500. 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 103,964 miles. Listings spend an average of 152 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 May 2026 is between $6,450 and $11,500 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $3,900 to $15,940 across 670 active listings.
Price Distribution (670 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$3,900
Budget / project cars
25th
$6,450
Below average price
Median (50th)
$8,595
Typical market price
75th
$11,500
Above average / premium
90th
$15,940
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $10,390, 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
3
$6,000
10,000 - 25,000 mi
14
$11,500
25,000 - 50,000 mi
27
$13,995
50,000 - 100,000 mi
262
$9,995
100,000 - 150,000 mi
260
$7,900
Over 150,000 mi
97
$6,995
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 2010 BMW 1 Series (E82/E88) offers the best value with a median price of $7,000 across 53 listings. The most expensive model year is 2013 at a median of $10,995.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
2008
135
$7,870
$800
$100,000
2009
78
$7,500
$1,000
$21,995
2010
53
$7,000
$800
$25,000
2011
141
$8,500
$1,000
$84,998
2012
117
$8,990
$2,500
$30,000
2013
146
$10,995
$3,500
$22,000
Where to Buy a BMW 1 Series (E82/E88)
The highest concentration of BMW 1 Series (E82/E88) listings is in CA with 110 active listings, followed by TX (82), FL (82), GA (51), WA (42).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in AZ at $7,500, while MI has the highest at $11,500. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $4,000.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
CA
110
$8,495
TX
82
$7,500
FL
82
$7,998
GA
51
$8,500
WA
42
$8,000
IL
38
$8,995
MA
34
$10,286
NJ
31
$7,500
NY
24
$9,995
AZ
20
$7,500
BMW 1 Series (E82/E88) Market Velocity
BMW 1 Series (E82/E88) listings spend an average of 152 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 63 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: $6,450 to $11,500. The median is $8,595. Anything below $6,450 is a strong value; above $11,500 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 2010 model year has the lowest median price at $7,000, making it the most accessible entry point into BMW 1 Series (E82/E88) ownership.
Negotiate: With an average of 152 days on market, sellers are often willing to negotiate. Listings over 60 days old are especially open to offers.
Data sourced from 7 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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