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BMW 1-Series keeps an estimated 48% of its recent market value after 5 years — #396 of 530 cars VINdown tracks. See the full depreciation curve.
Per VINdown's modeling, the BMW 1-Series retains an estimated 48% of its recent market value after five years, ranking #396 of 530 cars we track. That trails the 63% five-year average for Sports in its class by 14 points, so it depreciates faster than most rivals.
Most of the loss lands early: the BMW 1-Series sheds about 6% of its value in year one alone. From roughly $22,800 it falls to around $11,058 by year five — a five-year loss near $11,742, about $6.43 a day in depreciation.
Because the steepest drop hits around year 2, a lightly-used BMW 1-Series bought at 2 years old lets the first owner absorb the worst of the depreciation while the curve flattens — usually the value sweet spot. Explore the full year-by-year curve, trims, and true cost of ownership in the Model Lab above.
It keeps an estimated 48% of its recent market value after five years — worse than most among the 530 cars VINdown tracks (ranked #396).
From about $22,800 when new it drops to roughly $11,058 after five years — a loss near $11,742 (48% of its recent market value retained).
Around 2 years old: that is just past the steepest depreciation, so you skip the biggest drop while the value curve is flattening.