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BMW 1 Series rear window replacement — booked online.
Instant quote across BMW 1 Series rear window variants, fitted by approved fitters — booked in under two minutes.
Prices from £467 to £576
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BMW 1 Series rear window price, by year
Pricing varies based on generation, antenna specification, and whether your model includes integrated features like privacy tinting, heating elements, or brake-light integration. Earlier models without these additions are typically more affordable, while variants with antenna systems, heated glass, or encapsulated trim edges carry higher costs due to sourcing and fitment complexity.
| Year | Price range | Variants | Quote |
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| 2026 | £472 — £472 | 1 variant | Price my 2026 |
| 2025 | £472 — £472 | 1 variant | Price my 2025 |
| 2024 | £472 — £472 | 1 variant | Price my 2024 |
| 2023 | £472 — £472 | 1 variant | Price my 2023 |
| 2022 | £472 — £472 | 1 variant | Price my 2022 |
| 2021 | £472 — £472 | 1 variant | Price my 2021 |
| 2020 | £472 — £472 | 1 variant | Price my 2020 |
| 2019 | £472 — £472 | 1 variant | Price my 2019 |
| 2018 | £467 — £576 | 2 variants | Price my 2018 |
| 2017 | £467 — £576 | 2 variants | Price my 2017 |
| 2016 | £467 — £576 | 2 variants | Price my 2016 |
| 2015 | £467 — £576 | 2 variants | Price my 2015 |
| 2014 | £467 — £576 | 2 variants | Price my 2014 |
| 2013 | £467 — £576 | 2 variants | Price my 2013 |
| 2012 | £467 — £576 | 2 variants | Price my 2012 |
| 2011 | £467 — £576 | 5 variants | Price my 2011 |
| 2010 | £470 — £521 | 3 variants | Price my 2010 |
| 2009 | £470 — £521 | 3 variants | Price my 2009 |
| 2008 | £470 — £521 | 3 variants | Price my 2008 |
| 2007 | £470 — £521 | 3 variants | Price my 2007 |
| 2006 | £470 — £521 | 2 variants | Price my 2006 |
| 2005 | £470 — £521 | 2 variants | Price my 2005 |
| 2004 | £470 — £521 | 2 variants | Price my 2004 |
The displayed range is an indicator — the final price is produced by the quote form after you confirm your variant. Older 1 Seriess can still be booked.
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What to expect during your BMW 1 Series rear window replacement
Replacing your rear window is straightforward — here's how the process unfolds.
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You'll answer a quick online quiz about your 1 Series to identify your exact variant and rear-window specification.
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Our parts-check team confirms your glass's features — antenna type, tinting, heating elements — before matching you with a fitter.
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A local technician near you is selected based on their expertise and availability.
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On the fitting day, your fitter removes the shattered glass, clears accessible shards, and installs your replacement — typically 30–60 minutes of their time.
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Your fitter confirms the drive-away time with you before completing the job.
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You'll receive a two-year warranty on workmanship and glass quality; we recommend a professional valet afterwards to address any shards in hard-to-reach places.
From online quote to fitted replacement, you're supported by our network of trusted local technicians and covered by a two-year warranty.
Mobile fitting or workshop visit for your 1 Series?
Most 1 Series rear-window replacements are completed at your address via mobile fitting. However, the 1 Series does not typically require ADAS calibration for rear-window replacement — calibration applies only to windscreen jobs.
If your model's rear window includes integrated features like antennas, heating elements, or brake lights, fitting at a workshop may occasionally be preferred to ensure proper electrical reconnection in a controlled environment. Your fitter will advise during the booking.
We confirm the specific answer for your vehicle when you book.
What features does your 1 Series have?
Tap a feature to see what it is, how to spot it on your car, and how it affects glass replacement. We confirm the exact match for your vehicle when you book.
Antenna6
2004–2026An aerial laminated into the windscreen or rear window restores radio, DAB or TV reception without a roof-mounted mast.
What it means
An antenna is a conductive print laminated into the glass during manufacture, typically used for radio, DAB (digital audio broadcasting) or television reception. It replaces the traditional roof-mounted aerial mast found on older vehicles. The antenna is integrated into the glass interlayer and connected to the vehicle's receiver unit via a connector embedded in the glass edge. This design offers a cleaner aesthetic, reduces wind noise, and eliminates the vulnerability of a protruding mast to damage or theft.
How to tell
Check your vehicle's roof — if there is no visible aerial mast, your car likely has a laminated antenna. You can also ask your dealer or service centre whether your windscreen or rear window carries an antenna print. The connector may be visible on the glass edge or inside the door frame trim.
Replacement impact
When replacing glass with a laminated antenna, the replacement must carry the matching antenna print and connector to restore reception immediately on fitting. Aftermarket or original-equipment glass with the correct antenna specification is essential; a plain replacement will leave you without radio or DAB signal. Our fitters verify the antenna specification during booking and source the correct variant before the appointment.
Heated Rear Windscreen6
2004–2026Heated rear windscreen with integrated wires clears mist and ice when you switch on the demister.
What it means
A heated rear windscreen contains fine heating wires embedded within the glass. When you activate the rear demister, an electrical current passes through these wires, warming the glass and melting ice or condensation. This feature is particularly useful in cold or damp weather, improving rear visibility quickly. The heating grid is integral to the glass and connected to your vehicle's electrical circuit via connectors at the base of the windscreen.
How to tell
Look at the rear windscreen from inside the vehicle — you will see a fine grid of horizontal lines across the glass, typically bronze or copper in colour. On the dashboard or steering wheel stalk, there will be a dedicated rear-demist button, usually marked with a windscreen symbol and heating lines. If in doubt, ask your vehicle's service centre or consult your handbook.
Replacement impact
Replacement rear windscreens with heated grids are widely available as original-equipment aftermarket or dealership parts. The new glass must include the factory heating grid and electrical connectors intact. The technician will reconnect the heating circuit to your vehicle's rear-demist switch. Heated rear windscreens are bonded glass, so adhesive cure time applies; drive-away time will be confirmed by the fitter on the day.
TV Antenna4
2004–2018A TV-reception aerial printed into the rear window, typically for in-car entertainment systems.
What it means
A TV antenna is an aerial pattern laminated into the rear windscreen or rear side window to receive broadcast television signals. It's a separate system from the vehicle's radio or mobile antenna and is typically found in vehicles equipped with rear-seat entertainment systems. The antenna is printed directly onto or into the glass during manufacture, so when the glass is replaced, the antenna pattern must be reproduced on the replacement to maintain reception quality.
How to tell
Check your vehicle's specification sheet or handbook for rear-seat entertainment or TV tuner capability. If your car has a rear-seat entertainment system with a TV tuner, the rear window will have a TV antenna. You can also ask your dealer or service centre to confirm whether your vehicle has this feature.
Replacement impact
When the rear window is replaced, the replacement glass must include the matching TV antenna print to preserve reception. OEM (original equipment manufacturer) glass is typically required to ensure the antenna pattern is identical. The antenna is passive and requires no calibration or specialist procedures after fitting. Cure time for bonded rear glass is required; the fitter will confirm the drive-away time on the day.
Green3
2004–2018Green tint reduces glare and improves visual comfort by filtering certain light wavelengths.
What it means
Green tint is a light-filtering coating applied to the glass during manufacture. It absorbs and reduces transmission of certain wavelengths of light, primarily to cut glare from sunlight and reflections. The tint is subtle — often barely visible to the naked eye — but measurably improves visual comfort during prolonged driving, particularly in bright conditions. It's a factory specification chosen by the vehicle manufacturer to balance daylight comfort with interior visibility and aesthetic consistency across all glass in the vehicle.
How to tell
The easiest way to check is to roll your side window halfway down and hold a piece of white paper behind it. Look carefully for a tint cast — green tint will appear as a subtle green hue compared to clear glass. Your windscreen will have the same tint as your side windows. You can also ask your vehicle's dealership or service centre — they'll have the original specification on file.
Replacement impact
Green-tinted replacement glass must match the original tint specification to maintain visual consistency across all windows and preserve the vehicle's interior aesthetics. Aftermarket OE-equivalent (OEE) green-tinted glass is widely available, though some vehicles may require original equipment (OEM) dealership glass if the tint specification is proprietary. Tint does not affect calibration, cure time, or installation procedure — it's a cosmetic and functional specification only.
Brake Light2
2004–2011A brake light integrated into the rear window glass itself, requiring a matching replacement to reconnect the original lighting circuit.
What it means
A brake light integrated into the rear window glass is a lighting element built directly into the glass panel during manufacturing. Rather than using a separate lamp cluster mounted to the vehicle body, the light circuit is routed through conductive elements — typically a silkscreen pattern, wire network, or bracket assembly — embedded in or bonded to the glass itself. When you brake, this integrated light illuminates to warn following traffic. It combines functionality with design integration, reducing the number of separate components on the rear of the vehicle.
How to tell
Check your vehicle's rear window for a visible pattern of fine lines or wires running across the glass, usually near the top edge or spanning the upper portion. Look at your vehicle's manual or contact your dealer's service centre — they can confirm whether your rear window carries an integrated brake light. If you see a separate brake-light cluster mounted to the bodywork instead, your vehicle does not have this feature.
Replacement impact
The replacement rear window must carry the identical integrated brake-light pattern so the original lighting circuit reconnects without modification. The conductive elements — whether silkscreen, wiring, or bracket fittings — must align precisely with the vehicle's electrical connections. Using a standard rear window without this pattern would disable the brake light. We source the correct OE-specification glass to ensure a seamless fit and restore full functionality.
Grey Privacy2
2011–2026Dark grey tint on rear windows provides privacy and reduces interior heat and glare.
What it means
Dark grey tint, formally known as privacy glass, is a factory-applied tint created through a deep-dipping process during glass manufacture. The pigment is infused into the inner surface of the glass, darkening the rear windows (and sometimes rear doors) significantly more than the front. This reduces heat transmission, minimises glare, and obscures the interior from outside view. It's standard on the rear half of many modern vehicles.
How to tell
Compare the rear side windows and rear window (backlight) to the front side windows — the rear glass will be noticeably darker. Check your vehicle documents or ask your dealership service centre if you're unsure whether your car left the factory with privacy glass.
Replacement impact
Dark grey tinted glass must be sourced from the Original Equipment Equivalent (OEE) or dealership to ensure colour and transmission match your vehicle's existing rear glass. The tint is integral to the glass itself, not a surface coating, so aftermarket non-tinted glass will look visibly mismatched. Replacement does not require any calibration and follows standard bonded-glass cure times for rear windows.
Dark Green1
2004–2011Dark green tinted rear and side glass that's noticeably darker than the front windscreen but still see-through in daylight.
What it means
Dark green tint is a factory-applied colour to the rear window and side windows on some vehicles. It serves both aesthetic and functional purposes: it reduces glare and heat from sunlight, provides a degree of privacy without completely obscuring the interior, and contributes to the vehicle's overall design. Unlike privacy glass (which is much darker and difficult to see through from outside), dark green tint maintains reasonable transparency while still offering a tinted appearance.
How to tell
Look at your rear window and rear side windows in daylight. If they appear noticeably darker and greenish in tone compared to your front windscreen, you have dark green tint. The tint will be clearly visible when you look at the vehicle from outside, but you'll still be able to see through to the interior in normal daylight. Check your vehicle documentation or ask your dealership if you're uncertain.
Replacement impact
Replacement glass must match the original dark green tint specification to maintain the vehicle's appearance and light-control properties. We source OEM or OE-equivalent tinted glass to the correct colour specification. Tinted glass is available from stock for most common vehicles, though lead times may occasionally be slightly longer than untinted variants. Installation and cure procedures are identical to standard glass; tint does not affect fitting time or drive-away windows.
About the BMW 1 Series
The BMW 1 Series has evolved through multiple generations since 2004, each with distinct rear-window specifications. Earlier models carry straightforward toughened glass, while many variants from the mid-2010s onwards feature integrated antennas for radio and DAB reception — a replacement must preserve these elements so your vehicle's reception remains uninterrupted.
Some 1 Series models also include privacy tinting on the rear window, creating a darker appearance than the windscreen. Later variants may carry brake-light integration or heating elements, depending on trim and specification. All of these features must be matched during replacement to ensure your car functions as originally designed.
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