2012 BMW 1 Series 2.0 120i Exclusive Edition

Overview

• Make: BMW
• Model: 1 Series
• Trim: Exclusive Edition
• Version: 2.0 120i Exclusive Edition Manual RWD Euro 5 (s/s) 2dr (168 bhp)
• Year: 2012
• Mileage: 43,000 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Coupe, 2 doors, 4 seats
• Engine: 2.0 litres, 168 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Rear-wheel drive
• Colour: Black
• CO2: 152 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 5, ULEZ compliant

About this car

At 43,000 miles, this 2012 BMW 1 Series Exclusive Edition has covered about 42,000 fewer miles than other 2012 BMW 1 Series cars. The dealer is asking £7,995, which is £835 above the AskCar estimate of £7,160. To work out the AskCar estimate, we analyse UK dealer adverts for 7,180 BMW 1 Series cars across different ages and specifications. The dealer may accept less. This car has been on sale for at least 160 days. Its advertised mileage matches the government's MOT record. It is advertised by Southview Motors in Wickford. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 4 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Above the going rate: £835 (11%) over the AskCar estimate of £7,160.

The AskCar estimate is our expected asking price for this car. It uses UK dealer asking prices, accounting for make, model, trim, version, age, mileage, fuel, gearbox, body type, driven wheels, engine size and power. It is an advertised price, not a confirmed sale price.

It draws on 7,180 priced BMW 1 Series adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 4 November 2026.

A 2012 BMW 1 Series with the 2.0 petrol engine is typically advertised at £4,600: the median of the 79 for sale on AskCar, as of 4 November 2026.

Time on sale

The dealer may accept less. This 2012 BMW 1 Series has been on sale for at least 160 days. About half of 2012 BMW 1 Series cars are gone from sale within a month of being advertised: 88 of the 168 first advertised between 11 July 2026 and 1 October 2026.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 28 May 2026 at £7,995. Its asking price has not changed.

Price changes recorded:

• 29 May 2026: £7,995
• 18 June 2026: £7,795
• 23 June 2026: £7,695
• 3 July 2026: £7,495
• 23 July 2026: £7,295
• 4 August 2026: £7,195
• 6 August 2026: £6,995
• 29 September 2026: £6,750
• 26 October 2026: £7,995

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 4 November 2026: valid until 27 April 2027.

It has had 15 MOTs. The latest, on 28 April 2026, passed.

Advisories at the latest test: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge.

Mileage at that test: 42,210 miles, which matches the advertised 43,000 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 42,000 miles lower than the median mileage of a 2012 BMW 1 Series on AskCar.

Similar cars

1 other 2012 BMW 1 Series Exclusive Edition 2.0 petrol manual coupe is for sale at UK dealers, as of 4 November 2026.

The closest to this car in mileage:

• 2012 BMW 1 Series Exclusive Edition, 2.0 petrol coupe, silver. Mileage: 19,000 miles. Price: £9,509, £1,514 more than this car. Dealer: Z T Trading in Merton. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-1-series-2012-5ba80cbe0181