BMW 1-serie in Denmark
Key figures for the BMW 1-serie (model family) registered in Denmark today.
Passenger cars
7,717
#5 among BMW models
Driven per year
17,583
Whole fleet: 15,096 km/year
Average age
11.3 years
Leased
2.4%
Electric cars
0.0%
BMW 1-serie is a common compact hatchback in the Danish car fleet, with 7,700 registered cars today. It is a practical choice for city driving and longer commutes, and in Denmark today most are diesel rather than petrol.
The average BMW 1-serie is 11 years old and drives 17,600 km per year, above the fleet average of 15,100 km. The free plate check shows the latest syn with odometer reading, import status, leasing, and previous number plates.
There are BMW 1-serie cars registered from 2004 to 2026, with 2018 the most common first registration year. It is not an electric model in the Danish register, so the Danish fleet here is split between diesel and petrol only.
Average odometer reading at the latest inspection, by the car’s age. The first inspection is normally in year 4, so there are few readings for brand-new cars.
- BMW 1-serie
- Whole fleet
Age (years)
Show figures as a table
| Age (years) | BMW 1-serie | Whole fleet |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | 17,333 |
| 2 | — | 35,367 |
| 3 | 70,772 | 64,371 |
| 4 | 77,022 | 74,727 |
| 5 | 96,915 | 92,191 |
| 6 | 115,120 | 106,523 |
| 7 | 140,878 | 126,711 |
| 8 | 165,992 | 140,557 |
| 9 | 185,676 | 155,376 |
| 10 | 198,221 | 165,782 |
| 11 | 213,591 | 179,267 |
| 12 | 221,370 | 184,456 |
| 13 | 243,735 | 208,112 |
| 14 | 244,349 | 208,850 |
| 15 | 260,401 | 221,998 |
| 16 | 261,682 | 211,661 |
| 17 | 268,042 | 221,278 |
| 18 | 270,852 | 218,540 |
| 19 | 259,750 | 222,062 |
| 20 | 259,163 | 217,187 |
| 21 | 279,742 | 226,995 |
| 22 | — | 225,343 |
| 23 | — | 236,516 |
| 24 | — | 231,418 |
| 25 | — | 228,910 |
- Diesel 59.2%
- Petrol 40.8%
Show figures as a table
| Year | Cars |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 54 |
| 2005 | 101 |
| 2006 | 186 |
| 2007 | 267 |
| 2008 | 497 |
| 2009 | 351 |
| 2010 | 286 |
| 2011 | 413 |
| 2012 | 538 |
| 2013 | 581 |
| 2014 | 465 |
| 2015 | 412 |
| 2016 | 474 |
| 2017 | 479 |
| 2018 | 1,166 |
| 2019 | 665 |
| 2020 | 330 |
| 2021 | 165 |
| 2022 | 79 |
| 2023 | 41 |
| 2024 | 18 |
| 2025 | 23 |
| 2026 | 125 |
Before you buy a used BMW 1-serie
- 01
Check mileage against age
This model averages 17,600 km per year, with 77,000 km at 4 years, 166,000 km at 8 years and 221,000 km at 12 years. Compare the odometer reading with the car’s age and the latest syn.
- 02
Look at the latest syn result
The plate check shows the latest syn and its odometer reading. If the car has a recent omsyn, ask to see what was corrected and confirm the car passed the follow-up inspection.
- 03
Be careful with diesel use
59% of registered BMW 1-serie cars are diesel, so think about your own driving pattern. If you mainly drive short trips, check that the diesel setup suits that use before buying.
- 04
Ask about leasing and import
2.4% are leased, and the plate check can show whether a car was imported used. That can help you understand how the car entered the Danish market and which paperwork to ask for.
- 05
Check previous number plates
The plate check can show previous number plates and the VIN. Use that information to match the car to its documents and to ask the seller for earlier inspection reports at findsynsrapport.esyn.dk.
- 06
Verify service book and debt yourself
The plate check does not show service history or debt/liens. Ask the seller for the service book and invoices, and check tinglyst gæld/pant in Bilbogen at tinglysning.dk.
Questions about the BMW 1-serie
How many BMW 1-serie cars are registered in Denmark?
There are 7,700 BMW 1-serie cars registered in Denmark today. That makes it a fairly common model within BMW’s Danish range, where it ranks 5th by registrations.
How far does a BMW 1-serie drive per year in Denmark?
The average is 17,600 km per year. That is higher than the fleet average of 15,100 km per year.
How old is the average BMW 1-serie in Denmark?
The average age is 11 years. For comparison, the average age in the Danish car fleet is 10 years.
What share of BMW 1-serie cars are electric in Denmark?
The share of electric BMW 1-serie cars is 0% in the Danish register. The model is split between diesel at 59% and petrol at 41%.
Buying a used BMW 1-serie?
Look up the number plate and see that car’s data from the Motor Register.