BMW 1 Series: mileage, repairs and prices in Korea
What the inspection records of cars in South Korea show about this model.
Inspections from October 22, 2014 to November 3, 2026
- Inspected cars
- 5 706
- Typical mileage per year
- 11 500 km
- Outer panels repaired or replaced
- 35%
- Frame repairs
- 5.7%
- Typical asking prices
- ₩6 500 000 – ₩37 500 000
- ≈ $4 836 – $27 900
Mileage by age
Odometer readings at inspection, by the car's age in years. Half of the cars fall within the range shown.
| Age, years | Model year | Typical mileage | Half of the cars | Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2026 | 4 700 km | 3 000 – 6 900 | 120 |
| 1 | 2025 | 9 900 km | 5 800 – 16 100 | 368 |
| 2 | 2024 | 23 300 km | 14 400 – 37 200 | 479 |
| 3 | 2023 | 39 600 km | 25 600 – 55 200 | 698 |
| 4 | 2022 | 53 700 km | 36 900 – 74 600 | 820 |
| 5 | 2021 | 67 800 km | 48 900 – 90 800 | 799 |
| 6 | 2020 | 80 200 km | 60 500 – 103 800 | 668 |
| 7 | 2019 | 90 500 km | 69 600 – 112 800 | 626 |
| 8 | 2018 | 100 100 km | 75 100 – 128 100 | 532 |
| 9 | 2017 | 112 900 km | 85 600 – 144 300 | 472 |
| 10 | 2016 | 120 600 km | 96 400 – 156 300 | 320 |
| 11 | 2015 | 135 500 km | 105 300 – 171 900 | 240 |
| 12 | 2014 | 144 900 km | 109 200 – 177 600 | 151 |
| 13 | 2013 | 146 400 km | 110 600 – 192 600 | 79 |
| 14 | 2012 | 159 600 km | 129 800 – 194 100 | 34 |
Is this mileage normal?
Compare a car's odometer reading with other BMW 1 Series cars of the same age.
Body repairs found at inspection
Korean inspections record replaced or repaired outer panels (doors, fenders, hood, trunk lid) separately from frame repairs. Only frame damage counts as an accident in Korea.
| Car age | Outer panels | Frame | Cars |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 3 years | 15% | 4.1% | 979 |
| 4–7 years | 33% | 5.5% | 1 783 |
| 8–11 years | 47% | 6.4% | 1 230 |
| 12 years and older | 61% | 9.4% | 256 |
| All ages | 35% | 5.7% | 4 248 |
What inspectors find most often
Share of inspected cars with the problem. Leaks include minor seepage.
| Problem | All ages | Up to 3 years | 4–7 years | 8–11 years | 12 years and older |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil leak | 3.7%Leaking, not just seepage: 0.3% | 0.2% | 3.6% | 6.4% | 9.4% |
Asking prices in Korea
Asking prices of cars listed for sale in South Korea over the last year, before shipping and customs.
| Model year | Typical price | Half of the cars | Cars |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ₩37 500 000≈ $27 900 | ₩35 000 000 – ₩43 850 000≈ $26 040 – $32 624 | 35 |
| 2024 | ₩32 000 000≈ $23 808 | ₩28 990 000 – ₩34 580 000≈ $21 569 – $25 728 | 70 |
| 2023 | ₩28 000 000≈ $20 832 | ₩25 300 000 – ₩29 900 000≈ $18 823 – $22 246 | 125 |
| 2022 | ₩25 500 000≈ $18 972 | ₩22 450 000 – ₩27 940 000≈ $16 703 – $20 787 | 155 |
| 2021 | ₩23 900 000≈ $17 782 | ₩20 900 000 – ₩26 920 000≈ $15 550 – $20 028 | 208 |
| 2020 | ₩21 200 000≈ $15 773 | ₩18 990 000 – ₩23 000 000≈ $14 129 – $17 112 | 73 |
| 2019 | ₩15 490 000≈ $11 525 | ₩13 690 000 – ₩18 300 000≈ $10 185 – $13 615 | 33 |
| 2018 | ₩15 800 000≈ $11 755 | ₩12 940 000 – ₩18 500 000≈ $9 627 – $13 764 | 119 |
| 2017 | ₩13 300 000≈ $9 895 | ₩11 000 000 – ₩14 500 000≈ $8 184 – $10 788 | 145 |
| 2016 | ₩12 000 000≈ $8 928 | ₩9 900 000 – ₩13 500 000≈ $7 366 – $10 044 | 138 |
| 2015 | ₩9 850 000≈ $7 328 | ₩7 900 000 – ₩11 750 000≈ $5 878 – $8 742 | 118 |
| 2014 | ₩6 500 000≈ $4 836 | ₩5 300 000 – ₩8 280 000≈ $3 943 – $6 160 | 78 |
| 2013 | ₩6 990 000≈ $5 201 | ₩5 900 000 – ₩8 650 000≈ $4 390 – $6 436 | 43 |
BMW 1 Series: questions and answers
- What mileage is normal for a 2022 BMW 1 Series?
- Cars of this age typically show about 53 700 km at inspection; half of them have between 36 900 and 74 600 km.
- How often does a used BMW 1 Series have body repairs?
- 35% of the inspected cars had replaced or repaired outer panels, and 5.7% had frame repairs.
- How much does a used BMW 1 Series cost in Korea?
- Over the last year, a 2021 BMW 1 Series was typically listed for ₩23 900 000 (≈ $17 782); half of these cars were listed between ₩20 900 000 (≈ $15 550) and ₩26 920 000 (≈ $20 028).
- What problems do inspectors find on a BMW 1 Series?
- Most often: Engine oil leak (3.7%).
Other BMW models
- 5 SeriesInspected cars: 44 325 · 2004–2026
- 3 SeriesInspected cars: 22 776 · 2004–2026
- 7 SeriesInspected cars: 8 392 · 2004–2026
- X5Inspected cars: 7 887 · 2006–2026
- X6Inspected cars: 6 424 · 2009–2026
- X3Inspected cars: 6 239 · 2011–2026
- 4 SeriesInspected cars: 5 501 · 2014–2026
- X4Inspected cars: 5 219 · 2015–2025
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Statistics from vehicle inspection records in South Korea, one record per car. Updated weekly; last update: November 4, 2026