You'll find a range of used and nearly new BMW 1 Series cars for sale below market prices at Big Motoring World, but why go for a second-hand 1 Series in the first place?

Engaging drive

A manufacturer lauded for the driving experience it provides before anything else, the 1 Series is no exception to the rest of the BMW family when it comes to the fun factor. Up until 2019, the 1 Series was exclusively rear-wheel drive, with front and four-wheel-drive options coming in with the new release that year.

As the only rear-wheel-drive option in the segment, you won't find a better handling, more performance-oriented driving experience in a class that features the more sensible Audi A3 and tech-heavy Mercedes-Benz A-Class.

Great standard equipment

Regardless of the model or trim level you go for, you'll find your used 1 Series comes generously equipped.

The entry-level SE trim is kitted out with plenty of high-tech standard equipment like a sat-nav, rear parking sensors and a 7-inch infotainment system. Further style and comfort features like 16-inch alloys and single-zone climate control mean the 1 Series ticks a lot of boxes without having to move up the trim levels.

Model upgrades available

If you do want to explore more premium trim options, however, there's plenty to look forward to. The 1 Series Sport trim ramps up the aesthetics with its sleek high-gloss Shadowline exterior, featuring a dark chrome exhaust pipe and 17” double-spoke light alloy wheels. It features multiple drive modes, Servotronic power steering, and comprehensive safety features.

The M Sport trim brings 18” alloy wheels and firmer suspension for improved handling, as well as a sharper design aesthetic with greater detailing. It offers a larger fuel tank, and its 2.0-litre M135i model engine can kick out a powerful 302bhp.