2012 BMW 1 Series 2.0 120i SE

Overview

• Make: BMW
• Model: 1 Series
• Trim: SE
• Version: 2.0 120i SE Manual RWD Euro 5 2dr (167 bhp)
• Year: 2012
• Mileage: 48,000 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Coupe, 2 doors, 4 seats
• Engine: 2.0 litres, 167 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Rear-wheel drive
• Colour: Black
• CO2: 152 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 5, ULEZ compliant

About this car

This 2012 BMW 1 Series has covered 48,000 miles, around 37,500 fewer miles than is typical for its age. Priced at £3,499, this car is advertised £2,812 below the AskCar estimate of £6,311. This is a large price difference, so check the price and vehicle details with the dealer. The AskCar estimate uses UK dealer asking prices, including 7,138 BMW 1 Series adverts, and accounts for the car’s age, mileage and specification. This car was first seen in our listings data 48 days ago. Our latest MOT record expired on 28 April 2025. Check the current position with the dealer. The government's MOT record matches its advertised mileage. It is for sale at Phoenix Way Car Dealership in Egham. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 8 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Far below the going rate: £2,812 (44%) under the AskCar estimate of £6,311. 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 7,138 priced BMW 1 Series adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 8 November 2026.

A 2012 BMW 1 Series with the 2.0 petrol engine is typically advertised at £4,500: the median of the 76 for sale on AskCar, as of 8 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2012 BMW 1 Series has been on sale for at least 48 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 21 September 2026 at £3,499. 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 8 November 2026: the latest record we hold ran out on 28 April 2025; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It failed its MOT on 11 April 2024 (supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault; offside front direction indicator not working; nearside front tyre has ply or cords exposed; and 2 more) and passed 18 days later, on 29 April 2024.

Advisories at the latest test: front bumper insecure; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

Mileage at that test: 46,822 miles, which matches the advertised 48,000 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 37,500 miles lower than the median mileage of a 2012 BMW 1 Series on AskCar.

Similar cars

1 other 2012 BMW 1 Series SE 2.0 petrol manual coupe is for sale at UK dealers, as of 8 November 2026.

The closest to this car in mileage:

• 2012 BMW 1 Series SE, 2.0 petrol coupe, black. Mileage: 49,840 miles. Price: £7,490, £3,991 more than this car. Dealer: Obtain Automotive in Appleby Magna. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-1-series-2012-caff0dc4220d