2012 BMW 1 Series 1.6 116i M Sport

Overview

• Make: BMW
• Model: 1 Series
• Trim: M Sport
• Version: 1.6 116i M Sport Manual RWD Euro 5 (s/s) 5dr (134 bhp)
• Year: 2012
• Mileage: 81,000 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Hatchback, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 1.6 litres, 134 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Rear-wheel drive
• Colour: White
• CO2: 132 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 5, ULEZ compliant

About this car

With 81,000 miles on the clock, this 2012 BMW 1 Series M Sport has done roughly 4,000 fewer miles than a typical 2012 BMW 1 Series. Priced at £5,195, it is advertised £169 above the AskCar estimate of £5,026. The AskCar estimate uses 7,253 UK dealer adverts for the BMW 1 Series, with adjustments for age, mileage, trim, engine and other specifications. This car was first seen in our listings data 121 days ago. The latest recorded MOT expiry date is 22 September 2026, which has passed. Confirm its status with the dealer. According to the government's MOT record, its advertised mileage is consistent with the latest test. It is for sale at Apex Motor House in Farnham. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 5 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Fair price: £169 (3%) over the AskCar estimate of £5,026.

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 7,253 priced BMW 1 Series adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 5 November 2026.

A 2012 BMW 1 Series with the 1.6 petrol engine is typically advertised at £5,200: the median of the 41 for sale on AskCar, as of 5 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2012 BMW 1 Series has been on sale for at least 121 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 7 July 2026 at £5,195. Its asking price has not changed.

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 5 November 2026: the latest record we hold ran out on 22 September 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It failed its MOT on 20 September 2025 (nearside rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective) and passed 2 days later, on 22 September 2025.

There were no advisories at the latest test.

Mileage at that test: 76,503 miles, which matches the advertised 81,000 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 4,000 miles lower than the median mileage of a 2012 BMW 1 Series on AskCar.

Similar cars

6 other 2012 BMW 1 Series M Sport 1.6 petrol manual hatchbacks are for sale at UK dealers, from £2,695 to £5,995, as of 5 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2012 BMW 1 Series M Sport, 1.6 petrol hatchback, black. Mileage: 82,000 miles. Price: £5,495, £300 more than this car. Dealer: K-Carz in Peterborough. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-1-series-2012-7697f8f331e1
• 2012 BMW 1 Series M Sport, 1.6 petrol hatchback, blue. Mileage: 79,000 miles. Price: £5,995, £800 more than this car. Dealer: Fastlane Car Group in Chadwell Heath. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-1-series-2012-4d4e4a3accfc
• 2012 BMW 1 Series M Sport, 1.6 petrol hatchback, grey. Mileage: 85,000 miles. Price: £5,490, £295 more than this car. Dealer: One Class Auto in Sandy. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-1-series-2012-9ea057f7bf8e