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: 99,800 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Hatchback, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 1.6 litres, 134 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Rear-wheel drive
• Colour: Blue
• CO2: 132 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 5, ULEZ compliant

About this car

This 2012 BMW 1 Series M Sport has covered 99,800 miles, around 14,800 more miles than is typical for its age. Priced at £4,750, it is advertised £383 above the AskCar estimate of £4,367. To work out the AskCar estimate, we analyse UK dealer adverts for 7,253 BMW 1 Series cars across different ages and specifications. This car was first seen in our listings data 161 days ago. Our records show an MOT expiry date of 23 October 2026, which has passed. Ask the dealer for an update. The government's MOT record matches its advertised mileage. You can find this car at Automotive HQ in Bedford. 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

Above the going rate: £383 (8%) over the AskCar estimate of £4,367.

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 161 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 28 May 2026 at £4,750. 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 23 October 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It failed its MOT on 13 October 2025 (emissions unable to be completed) and passed later the same day.

Advisories at the latest test: offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

Mileage at that test: 95,510 miles, which matches the advertised 99,800 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 14,800 miles higher 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, grey. Mileage: 85,000 miles. Price: £5,490, £740 more than this car. Dealer: One Class Auto in Sandy. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-1-series-2012-9ea057f7bf8e
• 2012 BMW 1 Series M Sport, 1.6 petrol hatchback, black. Mileage: 82,000 miles. Price: £5,495, £745 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, white. Mileage: 81,000 miles. Price: £5,195, £445 more than this car. Dealer: Apex Motor House in Farnham. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-1-series-2012-13c34b0597e6