Find a reliable used car
Set your budget and limits. We rank Britain's 150 most common models by how often they pass their MOT first time compared with other cars the same age, and how costly they are to keep running.
150 models match
Best record first · MOT data 2025 · prices are estimates
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Mazda MX-52008–2026
8.1/10 · Excellent recordThe world's favourite roadster: fun, simple and reliable.
- Guide price (estimate)
- £1,500–£33,500
- MOT first-time pass
- +11.6 pts vs average car that age
- Typical mileage
- 40k miles
- Repair & servicing costs
- Low
Best years in your range: 2011, 2012
Best version overall: ND 2.0 or rust-free NC
Versions to avoid: rusty NC
No costly known faults for these years.
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Audi TT2008–2023
7.6/10 · Excellent recordIconic sports coupé and roadster; quality and quattro.
- Guide price (estimate)
- £2,250–£29,750
- MOT first-time pass
- +11.6 pts vs average car that age
- Typical mileage
- 65k miles
- Repair & servicing costs
- Medium
Best years in your range: 2012, 2013
Best version overall: 8S 2.0 TFSI
Versions to avoid: 8J 2.0 TFSI oil burners
Costliest known fault: Oil consumption (2.0 TFSI), £1,500–£4,000
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Honda CR-V2008–2023
7.5/10 · Excellent recordOne of the most durable family SUVs.
- Guide price (estimate)
- £2,000–£27,250
- MOT first-time pass
- +9.3 pts vs average car that age
- Typical mileage
- 79k miles
- Repair & servicing costs
- Medium
Best years in your range: 2013, 2014
Best version overall: 2018+ Mk5 2.0 Hybrid or Mk4 1.6 i-DTEC
Versions to avoid: none notable
Costliest known fault: Air-con compressor failure (2.0 i-VTEC / 2.2 i-DTEC), £500–£900
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Honda Jazz2008–2026
7.4/10 · Excellent recordAmong the most durable cars in Britain: highest survival in our data.
- Guide price (estimate)
- £1,250–£26,250
- MOT first-time pass
- +8.6 pts vs average car that age
- Typical mileage
- 45k miles
- Repair & servicing costs
- Low
Best years in your range: 2011, 2012
Best version overall: 2015–2020 Mk3 1.3 i-VTEC or 2020+ e:HEV
Versions to avoid: i-SHIFT automated manual (2008–2011)
Costliest known fault: IMA battery degradation (1.3 IMA Hybrid), £1,000–£2,000
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Toyota Prius2009–2022
6.9/10 · Better than mostThe original hybrid: frugal and very reliable.
- Guide price (estimate)
- £2,000–£21,000
- MOT first-time pass
- +6.8 pts vs average car that age
- Typical mileage
- 152k miles
- Repair & servicing costs
- Low
Best years in your range: 2010, 2012
Best version overall: 2016+ XW50
Versions to avoid: high-mile XW30 with EGR/head gasket signs
Costliest known fault: Inverter coolant pump / EGR cooler (older cars) (1.8 Hybrid), £300–£900
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Honda HR-V2015–2026
6.9/10 · Better than mostPractical small SUV with Magic Seats; hybrid-only from 2022.
- Guide price (estimate)
- £4,750–£37,000
- MOT first-time pass
- +7.4 pts vs average car that age
- Typical mileage
- 43k miles
- Repair & servicing costs
- Low
Best years in your range: 2015, 2017
Best version overall: Mk3 e:HEV
Versions to avoid: none notable
No costly known faults for these years.
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Volkswagen up!2012–2023
6.8/10 · Better than mostClever, well-built city car; also the e-up! EV.
- Guide price (estimate)
- £1,500–£11,000
- MOT first-time pass
- +6.4 pts vs average car that age
- Typical mileage
- 40k miles
- Repair & servicing costs
- Low
Best years in your range: 2012, 2013
Best version overall: 1.0 MPI 75 manual or up! GTI
Versions to avoid: ASG automatic
No costly known faults for these years.
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Volkswagen Golf2008–2026
6.6/10 · Better than mostThe benchmark family hatch; Mk7 with EA211/EA288 engines is the sweet spot.
- Guide price (estimate)
- £1,750–£34,750
- MOT first-time pass
- +5.9 pts vs average car that age
- Typical mileage
- 79k miles
- Repair & servicing costs
- Medium
Best years in your range: 2014, 2015
Best version overall: 2013–2020 Mk7/7.5 1.4/1.5 TSI or 2.0 TDI manual
Versions to avoid: Mk6 1.4 TSI 160 twincharger; DSG DQ200 without history
Costliest known fault: Piston / ring failure on 160ps twincharger (1.4 TSI 122/160ps), £2,000–£4,000
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MINI Hatch2008–2024
6.6/10 · Better than mostFun and stylish; the 2014+ F56 with B38/B48 engines fixed most R56 problems.
- Guide price (estimate)
- £1,250–£20,250
- MOT first-time pass
- +5.8 pts vs average car that age
- Typical mileage
- 63k miles
- Repair & servicing costs
- Medium
Best years in your range: 2014, 2015
Best version overall: 2014+ F56 Cooper 1.5 (B38) manual
Versions to avoid: 2007–2010 R56 Cooper S (N14) without chain/turbo history
Costliest known fault: Timing chain, carbon build-up, turbo oil feed (1.6 Turbo Cooper S), £800–£3,000
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Toyota RAV42008–2026
6.6/10 · Better than mostPioneering SUV; latest hybrids are very reliable and frugal.
- Guide price (estimate)
- £2,000–£44,250
- MOT first-time pass
- +6 pts vs average car that age
- Typical mileage
- 80k miles
- Repair & servicing costs
- Medium
Best years in your range: 2013, 2014
Best version overall: 2019+ XA50 2.5 Hybrid
Versions to avoid: 2.2 D-4D with head gasket signs
Costliest known fault: Head gasket failure (2AD) (2.2 D-4D), £1,500–£3,000
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Audi Q22016–2026
6.6/10 · Better than mostSmall premium crossover; Polo-sized with Audi quality.
- Guide price (estimate)
- £4,750–£32,250
- MOT first-time pass
- +6.1 pts vs average car that age
- Typical mileage
- 43k miles
- Repair & servicing costs
- Medium
Best years in your range: 2016, 2017
Best version overall: 35 TFSI manual
Versions to avoid: early 1.6 TDI used for short trips
Costliest known fault: EGR and DPF faults on short trips (1.6 TDI), £300–£1,200
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Smart Fortwo2008–2024
6.6/10 · Better than mostTiny two-seater city car; parks anywhere.
- Guide price (estimate)
- £750–£12,500
- MOT first-time pass
- +5.3 pts vs average car that age
- Typical mileage
- 67k miles
- Repair & servicing costs
- Low
Best years in your range: 2011, 2012
Best version overall: 453 EQ fortwo for city use
Versions to avoid: neglected 451 with jerky gearbox
Costliest known fault: Engine wear on neglected cars (1.0 / 1.0 Turbo), £1,500–£3,000
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Land Rover Freelander2008–2014
6.5/10 · Better than mostCompact 4x4; capable but reliability varies.
- Guide price (estimate)
- £2,250–£8,750
- MOT first-time pass
- +6.4 pts vs average car that age
- Typical mileage
- 118k miles
- Repair & servicing costs
- Medium
Best years in your range: 2011, 2014
Best version overall: 2011–2014 SD4
Versions to avoid: cars with Haldex/rear-diff noise
Costliest known fault: Rear diff / Haldex coupling failure (2.2 TD4 / SD4), £600–£2,000
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Audi A32008–2026
6.4/10 · Better than mostPremium Golf; 8V (2012–2020) is the best used generation.
- Guide price (estimate)
- £1,750–£37,000
- MOT first-time pass
- +5.3 pts vs average car that age
- Typical mileage
- 82k miles
- Repair & servicing costs
- Medium
Best years in your range: 2014, 2015
Best version overall: 2012–2020 8V 1.4/1.5 TFSI or 2.0 TDI
Versions to avoid: 8P 1.8 TFSI oil burners; S tronic without mechatronic history
Costliest known fault: Oil consumption (piston rings) on 1.8/2.0 TFSI (1.4 TFSI / 1.8 TFSI), £1,500–£3,500
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Volkswagen T-Roc2017–2026
6.4/10 · Better than mostGolf-based small SUV with sharp styling; very popular since 2017.
- Guide price (estimate)
- £5,500–£33,500
- MOT first-time pass
- +5.3 pts vs average car that age
- Typical mileage
- 37k miles
- Repair & servicing costs
- Medium
Best years in your range: 2018, 2019
Best version overall: 2018+ 1.5 TSI manual
Versions to avoid: early DSG with judder
Costliest known fault: DPF blockage on short trips (2.0 TDI 150), £300–£1,500
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Skoda Citigo2012–2020
6.3/10 · Better than mostWell-built city car; twin of the VW up!.
- Guide price (estimate)
- £1,250–£6,500
- MOT first-time pass
- +4.8 pts vs average car that age
- Typical mileage
- 52k miles
- Repair & servicing costs
- Low
Best years in your range: 2012, 2013
Best version overall: 1.0 MPI 75 manual
Versions to avoid: ASG automatic
No costly known faults for these years.
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Toyota Auris2008–2019
6.2/10 · Better than mostReliable family hatch; the hybrid is the one to have.
- Guide price (estimate)
- £1,500–£11,250
- MOT first-time pass
- +4.1 pts vs average car that age
- Typical mileage
- 83k miles
- Repair & servicing costs
- Low
Best years in your range: 2013, 2014
Best version overall: 2013–2019 1.8 Hybrid
Versions to avoid: high-mile 1ZR with oil use
Costliest known fault: Inverter coolant pump / EGR cooler (older cars) (1.8 Hybrid), £300–£900
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Mini Countryman2010–2024
6.2/10 · Better than mostThe bigger, five-door Mini crossover; premium feel, mixed reliability.
- Guide price (estimate)
- £2,250–£26,500
- MOT first-time pass
- +6.4 pts vs average car that age
- Typical mileage
- 54k miles
- Repair & servicing costs
- Medium
Best years in your range: 2013, 2015
Best version overall: 2017+ F60 Cooper 1.5 or Cooper S
Versions to avoid: R60 diesels without chain records
Costliest known fault: Timing chain stretch (Cooper D / SD), £1,500–£3,000
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Peugeot 1082014–2022
6.2/10 · Better than mostSmall, reliable city car; triplet of Aygo and C1.
- Guide price (estimate)
- £1,750–£8,500
- MOT first-time pass
- +4.5 pts vs average car that age
- Typical mileage
- 32k miles
- Repair & servicing costs
- Low
Best years in your range: 2014, 2016
Best version overall: 1.0 manual
Versions to avoid: ETG automatic
Costliest known fault: Clutch wear in town (1.0 VTi 68), £300–£500
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Skoda Yeti2009–2017
6.2/10 · Better than mostQuirky, practical small SUV with a cult following.
- Guide price (estimate)
- £1,750–£9,000
- MOT first-time pass
- +4.1 pts vs average car that age
- Typical mileage
- 88k miles
- Repair & servicing costs
- Low
Best years in your range: 2011, 2013
Best version overall: 2.0 TDI 4x4 or post-2015 1.4 TSI
Versions to avoid: 1.2 TSI with chain noise
Costliest known fault: Timing chain stretch (1.2 TSI), £600–£1,200
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SEAT Ateca2016–2026
6.2/10 · Better than mostSharp family SUV with VW engines.
- Guide price (estimate)
- £5,000–£34,750
- MOT first-time pass
- +4.6 pts vs average car that age
- Typical mileage
- 47k miles
- Repair & servicing costs
- Low
Best years in your range: 2016, 2017
Best version overall: 1.5 TSI manual
Versions to avoid: early DSG with judder
Costliest known fault: DPF blockage on short trips (2.0 TDI 150), £300–£1,500
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Toyota Yaris2008–2026
6.1/10 · Better than mostOne of the most reliable cars on UK roads; hybrids are a top used buy.
- Guide price (estimate)
- £1,250–£26,250
- MOT first-time pass
- +3.7 pts vs average car that age
- Typical mileage
- 56k miles
- Repair & servicing costs
- Low
Best years in your range: 2011, 2015
Best version overall: 2012–2020 1.5 Hybrid or 2020+ 1.5 Hybrid
Versions to avoid: MMT automated manual (2008–2011)
Costliest known fault: Hybrid battery ages after 10+ years (1.5 Hybrid), £1,000–£2,500
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Ford Puma2019–2026
6.1/10 · Better than mostFun, practical small SUV; same 1.0 EcoBoost care as the Fiesta.
- Guide price (estimate)
- £6,500–£30,000
- MOT first-time pass
- +4.1 pts vs average car that age
- Typical mileage
- 28k miles
- Repair & servicing costs
- Low
Best years in your range: 2021, 2022
Best version overall: 2020+ 1.0 EcoBoost mHEV 125 manual
Versions to avoid: none major; check belt/oil history
Costliest known fault: Wet timing belt (oil-bathed) wear; oil pump belt (1.0 EcoBoost (100/125/140ps)), £700–£1,100
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Skoda Karoq2017–2026
6.1/10 · Better than mostPractical family SUV with clever VarioFlex seats.
- Guide price (estimate)
- £6,000–£36,000
- MOT first-time pass
- +4 pts vs average car that age
- Typical mileage
- 38k miles
- Repair & servicing costs
- Low
Best years in your range: 2018, 2019
Best version overall: 1.5 TSI
Versions to avoid: early DSG with judder
Costliest known fault: DPF blockage on short trips (2.0 TDI 150), £300–£1,500
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Suzuki SX4 S-Cross2013–2026
6.1/10 · Better than mostLight, practical crossover with optional AllGrip 4x4.
- Guide price (estimate)
- £3,000–£32,250
- MOT first-time pass
- +4.2 pts vs average car that age
- Typical mileage
- 27k miles
- Repair & servicing costs
- Low
Best years in your range: 2020, 2022
Best version overall: 1.4 BoosterJet AllGrip
Versions to avoid: none notable
No costly known faults for these years.
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BMW 3 Series2008–2026
6.0/10 · Better than mostThe default executive saloon; 2015+ B-series engines are the safe bet.
- Guide price (estimate)
- £2,250–£47,750
- MOT first-time pass
- +6.3 pts vs average car that age
- Typical mileage
- 93k miles
- Repair & servicing costs
- Medium
Best years in your range: 2008, 2009
Best version overall: 2015–2019 F30 320d (B47) or 2019+ G20 320d
Versions to avoid: 2008–2015 N47 diesels without timing-chain evidence
Costliest known fault: Timing chain (rear-mounted) stretch / failure — engine-out job (320d / 318d 2.0 diesel), £1,500–£3,500
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Toyota Aygo2008–2026
6.0/10 · Better than mostTiny, cheap and nearly unbreakable; perfect first car.
- Guide price (estimate)
- £1,000–£19,250
- MOT first-time pass
- +3.3 pts vs average car that age
- Typical mileage
- 52k miles
- Repair & servicing costs
- Low
Best years in your range: 2015, 2016
Best version overall: 2014–2022 Mk2 1.0 manual
Versions to avoid: x-shift automated manual
Costliest known fault: Clutch wear (city use) (1.0 VVT-i 68ps), £300–£500
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BMW 4 Series2013–2026
6.0/10 · Better than mostCoupé, Convertible and Gran Coupé versions of the 3 Series.
- Guide price (estimate)
- £5,000–£53,750
- MOT first-time pass
- +6.1 pts vs average car that age
- Typical mileage
- 65k miles
- Repair & servicing costs
- Medium
Best years in your range: 2013, 2014
Best version overall: 2016–2020 420d/420i Gran Coupé
Versions to avoid: 2013–2014 N47 420d
Costliest known fault: Timing chain stretch (rear-mounted, engine-out) (420d (2013–2014)), £1,500–£3,500
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BMW X12009–2026
6.0/10 · Better than mostPremium compact SUV; front-drive from 2015.
- Guide price (estimate)
- £2,500–£44,250
- MOT first-time pass
- +5.8 pts vs average car that age
- Typical mileage
- 77k miles
- Repair & servicing costs
- Medium
Best years in your range: 2010, 2011
Best version overall: 2016+ F48 18d/20d
Versions to avoid: E84 N47 diesels
Costliest known fault: Timing chain stretch (rear-mounted, engine-out) (18d / 20d), £1,500–£3,500
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Suzuki Vitara2015–2026
6.0/10 · Better than mostLight, frugal small SUV with optional 4x4.
- Guide price (estimate)
- £3,750–£28,750
- MOT first-time pass
- +4 pts vs average car that age
- Typical mileage
- 48k miles
- Repair & servicing costs
- Low
Best years in your range: 2015, 2021
Best version overall: 1.4 BoosterJet AllGrip
Versions to avoid: none notable
No costly known faults for these years.
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Audi Q32011–2026
5.8/10 · About averageCompact premium SUV; dependable with diesel 2.0 TDI.
- Guide price (estimate)
- £3,000–£43,000
- MOT first-time pass
- +4.9 pts vs average car that age
- Typical mileage
- 60k miles
- Repair & servicing costs
- Medium
Best years in your range: 2011, 2019
Best version overall: 2015–2018 8U 2.0 TDI or 2019+ F3
Versions to avoid: none major; S tronic service history
Costliest known fault: DPF / EGR (2.0 TDI), £300–£1,200
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Audi A52008–2024
5.8/10 · About averageStylish coupé, Sportback and cabriolet based on the A4.
- Guide price (estimate)
- £2,500–£37,250
- MOT first-time pass
- +5.3 pts vs average car that age
- Typical mileage
- 87k miles
- Repair & servicing costs
- Medium
Best years in your range: 2008, 2009
Best version overall: 2017+ F5 Sportback 40 TDI
Versions to avoid: 8T Multitronic CVT
Costliest known fault: Piston rings → oil burning (2.0 TFSI), £1,500–£4,000
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Toyota Corolla2019–2026
5.8/10 · About averageVery reliable hybrid family hatch, estate and saloon.
- Guide price (estimate)
- £8,000–£36,000
- MOT first-time pass
- +2.9 pts vs average car that age
- Typical mileage
- 37k miles
- Repair & servicing costs
- Low
Best years in your range: 2019, 2020
Best version overall: 1.8 or 2.0 Hybrid
Versions to avoid: cars in cat-theft areas without protection
Costliest known fault: Inverter coolant pump / EGR cooler (older cars) (1.8 Hybrid), £300–£900
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Skoda Kodiaq2017–2026
5.8/10 · About averageSpacious seven-seat SUV; great value.
- Guide price (estimate)
- £7,250–£43,000
- MOT first-time pass
- +3 pts vs average car that age
- Typical mileage
- 44k miles
- Repair & servicing costs
- Medium
Best years in your range: 2017, 2018
Best version overall: 2.0 TDI 150 DSG
Versions to avoid: high-mile ex-fleet without DSG service
Costliest known fault: DPF blockage on short trips (2.0 TDI 150), £300–£1,500
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Kia Stonic2017–2026
5.8/10 · About averageRio-based small SUV with a seven-year warranty.
- Guide price (estimate)
- £4,250–£25,000
- MOT first-time pass
- +2.9 pts vs average car that age
- Typical mileage
- 38k miles
- Repair & servicing costs
- Low
Best years in your range: 2017, 2018
Best version overall: 1.0 T-GDi 120 mild hybrid
Versions to avoid: none notable
No costly known faults for these years.
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Ford Kuga2008–2026
5.7/10 · About averageGood to drive; diesel Mk2 and PHEV Mk3 are the picks.
- Guide price (estimate)
- £2,000–£39,500
- MOT first-time pass
- +2.4 pts vs average car that age
- Typical mileage
- 80k miles
- Repair & servicing costs
- Medium
Best years in your range: 2008, 2013
Best version overall: 2013–2019 Mk2 2.0 TDCi manual; 2020+ FHEV
Versions to avoid: Mk2 1.5 EcoBoost without coolant records
Costliest known fault: 1.5 EcoBoost cylinder-head coolant leak (1.5 / 1.6 EcoBoost), £1,500–£4,000
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Honda Civic2008–2026
5.7/10 · About averageVery durable hatch; strong survival in DfT data.
- Guide price (estimate)
- £1,750–£37,000
- MOT first-time pass
- +2.2 pts vs average car that age
- Typical mileage
- 75k miles
- Repair & servicing costs
- Low
Best years in your range: 2014, 2015
Best version overall: 2012–2017 Mk9 1.8 i-VTEC or 1.6 i-DTEC; 2022+ e:HEV
Versions to avoid: Mk8 i-SHIFT; rear-subframe rot on older cars
Costliest known fault: Clutch / DMF (2.2 i-CTDi), £700–£1,200
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Audi A62011–2026
5.7/10 · About averageExecutive saloon and Avant; superb on motorways.
- Guide price (estimate)
- £4,250–£59,750
- MOT first-time pass
- +8.7 pts vs average car that age
- Typical mileage
- 80k miles
- Repair & servicing costs
- High
Best years in your range: 2012, 2013
Best version overall: 2015–2018 C7 2.0 TDI Ultra
Versions to avoid: early C8 with unresolved mild-hybrid faults
Costliest known fault: EGR / DPF (2.0 TDI / 3.0 TDI), £400–£1,500
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Mercedes-Benz B-Class2012–2026
5.7/10 · About averagePractical premium compact MPV.
- Guide price (estimate)
- £3,250–£40,750
- MOT first-time pass
- +4.1 pts vs average car that age
- Typical mileage
- 51k miles
- Repair & servicing costs
- Medium
Best years in your range: 2012, 2019
Best version overall: 2019+ W247 B200d
Versions to avoid: W246 with harsh DCT
Costliest known fault: Timing chain stretch (B180d / B200d), £1,000–£2,000
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BMW 1 Series2008–2026
5.6/10 · About averageRear-drive premium hatch until 2019; check the engine code.
- Guide price (estimate)
- £1,750–£36,000
- MOT first-time pass
- +4.4 pts vs average car that age
- Typical mileage
- 82k miles
- Repair & servicing costs
- Medium
Best years in your range: 2008, 2010
Best version overall: 2015–2019 F20 118i (B38) or 118d (B47)
Versions to avoid: 2008–2015 N47 diesels without chain history
Costliest known fault: N47 timing chain (118d / 120d), £1,500–£3,500
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How we rank
- MOT record: each model and year's first-time MOT pass rate from DVSA's 2025 test results, compared with all cars of the same age. That makes a 2014 car fair to compare with a 2020 one.
- Running costs: models with expensive servicing or very costly known faults lose points, even if they pass MOTs well.
- Guide prices are estimates from list price and typical depreciation, not live market data. Use the AutoTrader link to see real prices.
- A good model can still be a bad car. Always check the specific car before you buy.