2012 BMW 1 Series 1.6 116d ED Efficientdynamics

Overview

• Make: BMW
• Model: 1 Series
• Trim: Efficientdynamics
• Version: 1.6 116d ED Efficientdynamics Manual RWD Euro 5 (s/s) (114 bhp)
• Year: 2012
• Mileage: 112,500 miles
• Fuel: Diesel
• Body: Hatchback, 5 seats
• Engine: 1.6 litres, 114 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Rear-wheel drive
• Colour: Black
• CO2: 99 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 5

About this car

This 2012 BMW 1 Series Efficientdynamics is advertised with 112,500 miles, approximately 27,500 above the typical mileage for its age. The AskCar estimate for this car is £3,467. It is priced at £4,290, which is £823 above that estimate. The AskCar estimate uses UK dealer asking prices, including 7,180 BMW 1 Series adverts, and accounts for the car’s age, mileage and specification. We first recorded this car for sale 35 days ago. The recorded MOT expired on 8 September 2026, so ask the dealer whether it has been renewed. According to the government's MOT record, its advertised mileage is consistent with the latest test. You can find this car at Ascot Vehicle Range in Derby. 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: £823 (23%) over the AskCar estimate of £3,467.

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 1.6 diesel engine is typically advertised at £5,200: the median of the 41 for sale on AskCar, as of 4 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2012 BMW 1 Series has been on sale for at least 35 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 30 September 2026 at £4,290. 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 4 November 2026: the latest record we hold ran out on 8 September 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It has had 12 MOTs. The latest, on 9 September 2025, passed.

There were no advisories at the latest test.

Mileage at that test: 110,511 miles, which matches the advertised 112,500 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 27,500 miles higher than the median mileage of a 2012 BMW 1 Series on AskCar.

Similar cars

2 other 2012 BMW 1 Series Efficientdynamics 1.6 diesel manual hatchbacks are for sale at UK dealers, from £2,499 to £2,995, as of 4 November 2026.

The 2 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2012 BMW 1 Series Efficientdynamics, 1.6 diesel hatchback, blue. Mileage: 114,627 miles. Price: £2,499, £1,791 less than this car. Dealer: BINCA in Milton Keynes. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-1-series-2012-b0393182d857
• 2012 BMW 1 Series Efficientdynamics, 1.6 diesel hatchback, white. Mileage: 119,000 miles. Price: £2,995, £1,295 less than this car. Dealer: RSS Autos in Eastleigh. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-1-series-2012-5b8b8f0bd642