2021 BMW 1 Series
VEHICLE HIGHLIGHTS
This 2021 1 Series 118i SPORTLINE presents with 61,262 km on the clock and the clean specification SPORTLINE treatment; service history is not stated. It’s offered as a compact, well-equipped hatchback that suits buyers looking for a premium-feel small car. BMW 1 Series ownership generally rewards neat servicing and cautious running.
Mechanically this example is the 1.5-litre 118i petrol with 136 hp and Steptronic automatic, the seller claims an economy figure of 4.9 L/100 km — a useful number for keeping fuel and insurance costs down. Five doors and five seats make daily usability straightforward, and the brisk automatic gearbox makes urban driving and parking easy for a first-car buyer.
Located in Harmelia, Kempton Park, Gauteng. If you’re searching for a used 1 Series for sale or specifically a 1 Series 118i SPORTLINE A/T (F40) petrol hatchback in Gauteng, enquire to book a viewing or a test drive and compare similar listings on Auto.co.za.
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BMW 1 Series safety rating
Rated 5 out of 5 stars for adult occupant protection — ANCAP, 2019 (rating has expired).
Australian-market RHD rating — indicative for SA only where the SA derivative matches the tested safety spec (airbags/ESC/AEB).
BMW 1 Series
BMW’s 1 Series has always stirred up debate among South African hatchback fans, mostly because of the rear-wheel-drive F20 versus front-wheel-drive F40 argument. That’s not just pub talk — it genuinely shifts the driving feel, especially if you care about how your car handles on the N1 when it’s wet or snaking through Melville. Petrol and diesel options are both around, plus you get to pick your gearbox (manual, auto, or a halfway-house). Scan the market right now and you’ll spot about 30 used examples, nothing new, and prices are wild — from a wallet-friendly R69,500 to a "did they mean that?" R1,888,888. Most buyers should zero in around the R297,200 median, because that’s where the condition and value intersect for normal folk. On paper at least, the 118i M Sport grabs all the showroom attention. Four examples, priced R369,900 to R599,900, and the F40 models always cost more than the F20s. Makes sense — you’re getting a sharper cabin, a better infotainment screen, and the kind of physical controls you won’t need to squint at midsummer. If you pack smart, the older F20 118i auto at R179,900 gets you in the door without fuss, while the F40 118d M Sport sits temptingly at R449,900–R486,500 for commuters racking up kilos. Expect to see average mileage of 120,310 km, with models stretching from 2008 to 2024, so don’t skip that thorough inspection. Ultimately, those who skip the A-Class and pick the 1 Series do it because they want to actually enjoy the drive — and that's the point.
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2021 BMW 1 Series
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Harmelia, Kempton Park, Gauteng
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