2012 BMW 1 Series 3.0 M135i

Overview

• Make: BMW
• Model: 1 Series
• Version: 3.0 M135i Auto RWD Euro 5 (s/s) 3dr (316 bhp)
• Year: 2012
• Mileage: 95,000 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Hatchback, 3 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 3.0 litres, 316 bhp
• Gearbox: Automatic
• Drive: Rear-wheel drive
• Colour: White
• CO2: 175 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 5, ULEZ compliant

About this car

This 2012 BMW 1 Series has covered 95,000 miles. The dealer is asking £7,995, which is £1,170 above the AskCar estimate of £6,825. To work out the AskCar estimate, we analyse UK dealer adverts for 7,157 BMW 1 Series cars across different ages and specifications. It first appeared in our advert records 165 days ago. The last MOT shows 95,895 miles, more than the advert. This is worth checking with the dealer. The recorded MOT expired on 21 October 2026, so ask the dealer whether it has been renewed. It is for sale at Carman 4X4 in Derby. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 9 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Above the going rate: £1,170 (17%) over the AskCar estimate of £6,825.

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 7,157 priced BMW 1 Series adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 9 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2012 BMW 1 Series has been on sale for at least 165 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 28 May 2026 at £7,995. Its asking price has not changed.

Price changes recorded:

• 28 May 2026: £7,995
• 5 August 2026: £8,495
• 30 October 2026: £7,995

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 9 November 2026: the latest record we hold ran out on 21 October 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It has had 9 MOTs. The latest, on 22 October 2025, passed.

Advisories at the latest test: parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Mileage at that test: 95,895 miles. The advert says 95,000 miles, fewer than the MOT record, so ask the dealer which is right.

Advertised mileage is about 8,600 miles higher than the median mileage of a 2012 BMW 1 Series on AskCar.