BMW 1 Series Registrations by Year
There are 97,716 BMW 1 Series registrations on record in the UK. Choose a registration year below to browse its number plates, or check any plate for its full MOT history, mileage and vehicle details.
There are 97,716 BMW 1 Series registrations on UK roads, spanning model years 1973 to 2026.
More were registered in 2013 than any other year (18,242 vehicles).
MOT pass rates range from 76.7% for 2004 cars up to 89.8% for 2020 cars — worth weighing up when choosing a year to buy.
82.6%
MOT pass rate
97,716
On UK roads
59,662
Median mileage
22 yr
Typical lifespan
Browse BMW 1 Series registrations by year
37 registration years. Each year shows how many are on the road, the MOT pass rate and typical mileage for that age.
2026 BMW 1 Series
40 plates
2025 BMW 1 Series
25 plates
2024 BMW 1 Series
26 plates
2023 BMW 1 Series
55 plates
2022 BMW 1 Series
66 plates
2021 BMW 1 Series
69 plates
2020 BMW 1 Series
80 plates
89.8% pass
29,126 mi
2019 BMW 1 Series
15,524 plates
88.7% pass
35,228 mi
2018 BMW 1 Series
13,034 plates
89.1% pass
39,784 mi
2017 BMW 1 Series
8,217 plates
89.6% pass
42,428 mi
2016 BMW 1 Series
3,113 plates
89.7% pass
43,833 mi
2015 BMW 1 Series
1,860 plates
88.9% pass
48,306 mi
2014 BMW 1 Series
2,450 plates
86.8% pass
54,432 mi
2013 BMW 1 Series
18,242 plates
81.6% pass
65,681 mi
2012 BMW 1 Series
16,154 plates
80.3% pass
67,597 mi
2011 BMW 1 Series
3,162 plates
81.5% pass
68,378 mi
2010 BMW 1 Series
3,021 plates
79.7% pass
74,132 mi
2009 BMW 1 Series
2,855 plates
79.8% pass
75,077 mi
2008 BMW 1 Series
2,779 plates
79.1% pass
78,657 mi
2007 BMW 1 Series
2,171 plates
78.1% pass
80,116 mi
2006 BMW 1 Series
1,562 plates
77.8% pass
88,298 mi
2005 BMW 1 Series
2,317 plates
77.0% pass
86,385 mi
2004 BMW 1 Series
866 plates
76.7% pass
82,797 mi
2003 BMW 1 Series
3 plates
2002 BMW 1 Series
3 plates
2001 BMW 1 Series
1 plates
2000 BMW 1 Series
3 plates
1999 BMW 1 Series
3 plates
1991 BMW 1 Series
1 plates
1990 BMW 1 Series
1 plates
1989 BMW 1 Series
1 plates
1986 BMW 1 Series
1 plates
1983 BMW 1 Series
1 plates
1981 BMW 1 Series
2 plates
1980 BMW 1 Series
4 plates
1976 BMW 1 Series
1 plates
1973 BMW 1 Series
3 plates
BMW 1 Series registrations — frequently asked questions
How many BMW 1 Seriess are there in the UK?
There are 97,716 BMW 1 Series registrations on record across model years 1973 to 2026.
Which year had the most BMW 1 Seriess registered?
2013 — 18,242 BMW 1 Seriess were registered that year, more than any other.
What is the average mileage of a BMW 1 Series?
The typical BMW 1 Series has covered around 59,662 miles.
Which BMW 1 Series year is most reliable?
Based on MOT data, the 2020 BMW 1 Series has the highest pass rate at 89.8%.