2016 BMW 1 Series 1.5 118i M Sport

Price: £12,250. Fair price: £265 (2%) over the AskCar estimate of £11,985, our expected asking price for this car from its model, age, mileage and specification, drawing on 6,999 priced BMW 1 Series adverts on AskCar as of 2 November 2026.

AskCar lists 7,294 used BMW 1 Series from 2,704 UK dealerships, as of 2 November 2026.

Overview

  • Make: BMW
  • Model: 1 Series
  • Trim: M Sport
  • Version: 1.5 118i M Sport Manual RWD Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr (134 bhp)
  • Year: 2016
  • Mileage: 24,000 miles
  • Fuel: Petrol
  • Body: Hatchback, 5 doors, 5 seats
  • Engine: 1.5 litres, 134 bhp
  • Gearbox: Manual
  • Drive: Rear-wheel drive
  • Colour: White
  • CO2: 126 g/km
  • Emissions standard: Euro 6, ULEZ compliant

About this car

This 2016 BMW 1 Series M Sport has covered 24,000 miles. The AskCar estimate for this car is £11,985. It is priced at £12,250, which is £265 above that estimate. The AskCar estimate uses UK dealer asking prices, including 6,999 BMW 1 Series adverts, and accounts for the car’s age, mileage and specification. We first recorded this advert 90 days ago, and its asking price has since fallen by £450. The last MOT shows 24,680 miles, more than the advert. This is worth checking with the dealer. The latest recorded MOT expires on 13 May 2027. It is for sale at Next Motors in Chertsey. 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: £265 (2%) over the AskCar estimate of £11,985.

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 90 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 4 August 2026 at £12,700. Its asking price is now £12,250, £450 less. The latest price cut was seen on 16 October 2026.

Price changes recorded:

  • 4 August 2026: £12,700
  • 10 August 2026: £12,720
  • 20 August 2026: £12,600
  • 28 August 2026: £12,550
  • 11 September 2026: £12,500
  • 16 September 2026: £12,450
  • 25 September 2026: £12,400
  • 4 October 2026: £12,350
  • 16 October 2026: £12,250

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 2 November 2026: valid until 13 May 2027.

It has had 9 MOTs. The latest, on 14 May 2026, passed.

Advisories at the latest test: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

Mileage at that test: 24,680 miles. The advert says 24,000 miles, fewer than the MOT record, so ask the dealer which is right.

Advertised mileage is about 54,900 miles lower than the median mileage of a 2016 BMW 1 Series on AskCar.

Similar cars

22 other 2016 BMW 1 Series M Sport 1.5 petrol manual hatchbacks are for sale at UK dealers, from £6,400 to £15,450, as of 2 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

  • 2016 BMW 1 Series M Sport, 1.5 petrol hatchback, black. Mileage: 28,622 miles. Price: £11,595, £655 less than this car. Dealer: North West Trade Centre in Morecambe. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-1-series-2016-f1997a089e72
  • 2016 BMW 1 Series M Sport, 1.5 petrol hatchback, white. Mileage: 39,085 miles. Price: £10,795, £1,455 less than this car. Dealer: Rainton Bridge Motors in Houghton-le-Spring. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-1-series-2016-32b718b1cc2f
  • 2016 BMW 1 Series M Sport, 1.5 petrol hatchback, grey. Mileage: 41,914 miles. Price: £11,450, £800 less than this car. Dealer: MINI UK at Cotswold Hereford in Hereford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-1-series-2016-6f0b44b95203
  • The nearest: 2016 BMW 1 Series M Sport, 1.5 petrol hatchback, blue, 32 miles from this car. Mileage: 89,000 miles. Price: £7,995, £4,255 less than this car. Dealer: Fastlane Car Group in Chadwell Heath. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-1-series-2016-4869ec11abf0

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