What does a BMW 1 Series cost per month?
A 2023 BMW 1 Series costs about SEK 3,468 a month, all in.

Monthly cost by model year
| Model year | Version in the calculation | Price | Per month | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 120 170, Sport | SEK 383,800 | SEK 4,866 | C |
| 2023 | 118i 136, Sport | SEK 245,000 | SEK 3,468 | B |
| 2020 | 118i 136, Sport | SEK 199,000 | SEK 3,531 | B |
Based on 5 years of ownership and 12,500 km a year, with fuel prices from 2026-10-22. The monthly cost includes depreciation, fuel, servicing and repairs, insurance and road tax.
How the cost splits for a 2023 car
- Depreciation: SEK 950/mo
- Fuel: SEK 1,293/mo
- Servicing and repairs: SEK 602/mo
- Insurance: SEK 542/mo
- Road tax: SEK 82/mo
Lease or buy new?
BMW Privatleasing offers the BMW 120 from SEK 3,695 a month for 36 months and 10,000 km a year. Here is what that costs compared with buying the same car new for SEK 383,800 and selling it after 36 months, at 12,500 km a year and 5 percent interest.
Leasing is cheaper SEK 923 less a month, SEK 33,228 over 36 months.
| Per month | Lease | Buy |
|---|---|---|
| Lease payment, 12,500 km a year | SEK 3,821 | – |
| Set-up and invoice fees | SEK 72 | – |
| Depreciation | – | SEK 3,068 |
| Interest on the money, 5% | – | SEK 1,369 |
| Servicing and repairs | included | SEK 378 |
| Fuel | SEK 1,185 | SEK 1,185 |
| Insurance | SEK 661 | SEK 661 |
| Road tax | SEK 504 | SEK 504 |
| Total per month | SEK 6,243 | SEK 7,166 |
| Total over 36 months | SEK 224,748 | SEK 257,976 |
You drive 2,500 km more per year than the offer assumes. Estimated price for the extra distance: SEK 126 a month. BMW Privatleasing: BMW 120, 36 months, 10,000 km a year, servicing included, variable payment that follows interest rates. Set-up fee SEK 595 and invoice fee SEK 55 a month. Source: bmw.se, read on 26 October 2026, valid until 31 October 2026.
Buying: SEK 383,800 for a new car in the same version, and SEK 273,348 back when you sell it after 3 years. The residual value is based on ad prices for 3-year-old cars, adjusted because you drive 37,500 km in 3 years instead of the typical 49,000 km. The interest is what the money costs: interest on a car loan, or the interest you miss on savings. Fuel, insurance and tax are the same either way. Excess mileage and abnormal wear are charged when you hand back a leased car, and trading in a car you own at a dealer usually gets you less than the ad price.
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Used prices in ads
| Model year | Median price | Ads | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | SEK 309,900 | 24 | 17,000 km |
| 2025 | SEK 314,900 | 13 | 16,000 km |
| 2024 | SEK 299,900 | 11 | 28,000 km |
| 2023 | SEK 259,000 | 7 | 47,000 km |
| 2022 | SEK 237,000 | 10 | 63,000 km |
| 2021 | SEK 239,000 | 14 | 75,000 km |
| 2020 | SEK 221,000 | 17 | 95,000 km |
The median price in Swedish ads by model year in October 2026 (source: Blocket). Ad prices are asking prices, and the final price may be lower.
Engines and versions
| Engine | Fuel | Power | 0–100 km/h | Consumption (WLTP) | Range | Model years | Extra cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 170 | Petrol | 170 hp | 7.8 s | 5.5 l/100 km | – | 2024– | – |
| 118i 136 | Petrol | 136 hp | 8.5 s | 6 l/100 km | – | 2020–2024 | −SEK 49,800 |
| 118d 150 | Diesel | 150 hp | 8.4 s | 4.7 l/100 km | – | 2020–2022 | −SEK 23,700 |
| 120i 178 | Petrol | 178 hp | 7.1 s | 6.3 l/100 km | – | 2020–2022 | +SEK 4,000 |
| 120d 190 | Diesel | 190 hp | 7.1 s | 4.8 l/100 km | – | 2020–2024 | +SEK 23,100 |
| 120d xDrive 190 | Diesel | 190 hp | 7 s | 4.9 l/100 km | – | 2020–2024 | +SEK 40,300 |
| 128ti 265 | Petrol | 265 hp | 6.1 s | 6.8 l/100 km | – | 2020–2022 | +SEK 66,000 |
| M135i xDrive 306 | Petrol | 306 hp | 4.8 s | 7.8 l/100 km | – | 2020–2024 | +SEK 145,900 |
| M135 xDrive 300 | Petrol | 300 hp | 4.9 s | 7.5 l/100 km | – | 2024– | +SEK 189,000 |
| 118 156 | Petrol | 156 hp | 8.5 s | 6.4 l/100 km | – | 2025– | −SEK 20,000 |
- Trim: Sport, M Sport (+SEK 35,000)
Facts
- Body
- Hatchback
- Model years
- 2020–
- New from
- SEK 364,000
- Boot
- 380 litres
- Euro NCAP
- 5 of 5 stars
- New-car warranty
- 3 years
- Reliability
- 5 of 5
- Comprehensive insurance, estimate
- SEK 8,200/yr
- Servicing, estimate
- SEK 4,400/yr
Common faults to watch for
- Oil leaks (valve cover, oil filter housing), repair about SEK 5,000
- EGR cooler and particulate filter (diesel), repair about SEK 9,000
The faults apply to some engines and model years. The calculator works out the risk for the exact version you choose.
Pros and cons
Pro
Sporty premium hatchback with good handling.
Con
Expensive servicing and insurance.
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Updated 2026-10-29 · ad data Oct 2026