2016 BMW 1 Series 1.5 118i SE

Overview

• Make: BMW
• Model: 1 Series
• Trim: SE
• Version: 1.5 118i SE Auto RWD Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr (134 bhp)
• Year: 2016
• Mileage: 32,000 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Hatchback, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 1.5 litres, 134 bhp
• Gearbox: Automatic
• Drive: Rear-wheel drive
• Colour: White
• CO2: 112 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 6, ULEZ compliant

About this car

At 32,000 miles, this 2016 BMW 1 Series has covered about 46,900 fewer miles than other 2016 BMW 1 Series cars. The dealer is asking £9,960, which is £92 below the AskCar estimate of £10,052. To work out the AskCar estimate, we analyse UK dealer adverts for 6,999 BMW 1 Series cars across different ages and specifications. We first saw this car advertised 25 days ago. Its asking price has since fallen by £228. We checked its advertised mileage against the government's MOT record, and they match. It is advertised by The Car Traders London in Romford. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 2 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Fair price: £92 (under 1%) under the AskCar estimate of £10,052.

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 6,999 priced BMW 1 Series adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 2 November 2026.

A 2016 BMW 1 Series with the 1.5 petrol engine is typically advertised at £7,200: the median of the 232 for sale on AskCar, as of 2 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2016 BMW 1 Series has been on sale for at least 25 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 8 October 2026 at £10,188. Its asking price is now £9,960, £228 less. The latest price cut was seen on 1 November 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 8 October 2026: £10,188
• 10 October 2026: £9,988
• 14 October 2026: £9,788
• 20 October 2026: £9,888
• 21 October 2026: £9,988
• 31 October 2026: £10,230
• 1 November 2026: £9,940
• 2 November 2026: £9,960

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 2 November 2026: valid until 20 December 2026.

It has had 9 MOTs. The latest, on 16 December 2025, passed.

Advisories at the latest test: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

Mileage at that test: 31,266 miles, which matches the advertised 32,000 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 46,900 miles lower than the median mileage of a 2016 BMW 1 Series on AskCar.

Similar cars

3 other 2016 BMW 1 Series SE 1.5 petrol automatic hatchbacks are for sale at UK dealers, from £8,840 to £9,990, as of 2 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2016 BMW 1 Series SE, 1.5 petrol hatchback, white. Mileage: 37,620 miles. Price: £9,990, the same price as this car. Dealer: Asahi Motors London in London. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-1-series-2016-1818b64ab0f4
• 2016 BMW 1 Series SE, 1.5 petrol hatchback, blue. Mileage: 49,000 miles. Price: £9,195, £765 less than this car. Dealer: S Express Car Sales in Chester. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-1-series-2016-2d99c6e2237a
• 2016 BMW 1 Series SE, 1.5 petrol hatchback, black. Mileage: 53,361 miles. Price: £8,840, £1,120 less than this car. Dealer: Harlington Motor Company in Hayes. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-1-series-2016-8d34df7f86b5