2012 BMW 1 Series 1.6 116i Sport

Overview

• Make: BMW
• Model: 1 Series
• Trim: Sport
• Version: 1.6 116i Sport Manual RWD Euro 5 (s/s) 5dr (134 bhp)
• Year: 2012
• Mileage: 116,761 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

This 2012 BMW 1 Series Sport has covered 116,761 miles, around 31,800 more miles than is typical for its age. Priced at £1,000, this car is advertised £2,418 below the AskCar estimate of £3,418. This is a large price difference, so check the price and vehicle details with the dealer. The AskCar estimate draws on 7,253 BMW 1 Series adverts across the UK, adjusting for age, mileage, trim, engine and other specifications. We first saw this car advertised 161 days ago. Its asking price has since fallen by £500. Our latest MOT record expired on 8 September 2026. Check the current position with the dealer. We checked its advertised mileage against the government's MOT record, and they match. The seller is Claydon Autos, based in Ipswich. 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

Far below the going rate: £2,418 (70%) under the AskCar estimate of £3,418. Worth asking the dealer why.

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 £1,500. Its asking price is now £1,000, £500 less. The latest price cut was seen on 31 May 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 29 May 2026: £1,500
• 31 May 2026: £1,000

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 8 September 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It has had 12 MOTs. The latest, on 28 August 2025, passed.

Advisories at the latest test: oil leak, but not excessive; all four shock covers detached; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm; and 1 more.

Mileage at that test: 114,047 miles, which matches the advertised 116,761 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 31,800 miles higher than the median mileage of a 2012 BMW 1 Series on AskCar.

Similar cars

8 other 2012 BMW 1 Series Sport 1.6 petrol manual hatchbacks are for sale at UK dealers, from £3,490 to £6,995, as of 5 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2012 BMW 1 Series Sport, 1.6 petrol hatchback, black. Mileage: 113,000 miles. Price: £3,995, £2,995 more than this car. Dealer: AutoMart Car Sales in Sunbury-on-Thames. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-1-series-2012-6be389dc1161
• 2012 BMW 1 Series Sport, 1.6 petrol hatchback, white. Mileage: 124,249 miles. Price: £3,490, £2,490 more than this car. Dealer: HMC in Chesham. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-1-series-2012-5968de27c2c0
• 2012 BMW 1 Series Sport, 1.6 petrol hatchback, silver. Mileage: 90,331 miles. Price: £3,495, £2,495 more than this car. Dealer: Smith and Clarks in Andover. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-1-series-2012-58d8a2af6940