2012 BMW 1 SERIES — £3,494 Listing Review
Reviewed by Car-Search.ai | 28 April 2026 | Berkeley, Gloucestershire
£3,494
97,000 miles | Diesel | Manual
Listing Quality
89/100
Good
vs Market Average
-54%
Below Market
Value Retention
45/100
Moderate Depreciation
Our Verdict
89
/100
This 2012 BMW 1 SERIES is listed at £3,494 by Alisons Automotive Group in Berkeley. It has 97,000 miles on the clock. At 54% below the market average of £7,674, this looks competitively priced based on 31 comparable listings. Our depreciation analysis shows this vehicle is losing approximately £2,426/year in value. The listing quality is good, with adequate photos and specifications provided.
Year
2012
Make
BMW
Model
1 SERIES
Colour
White
Fuel Type
Diesel
Gearbox
Manual
Mileage
97,000 miles
Engine
2L
Seats
5
CO2
117 g/km
Euro Status
Euro 5
ULEZ Compliant
Non Compliant
Monthly Payment
£70.15/mo
Power
114 BHP
Torque
192 lbs/ft
Top Speed
124 mph
0-60 mph
10.3s
Cylinders
4
Gears
6
Combined MPG
62.8 mpg
Urban MPG
53.3 mpg
Extra Urban MPG
74.3 mpg
Length
4324mm
Width
1984mm
Height
1421mm
Wheelbase
2690mm
Kerb Weight
1320 kg
Highlights
JUNC 13 & 14VERY EASILY ACCESSIBLESOUTHWEST MOST COMPETITIVE CAR DEALERSHIP<< CAT N >>
All Features & Equipment (81)
JUNC 13 & 14VERY EASILY ACCESSIBLESOUTHWEST MOST COMPETITIVE CAR DEALERSHIP<< CAT N >>Sun Protection Glazing £287Sun Protection Package £290Windscreen with Grey Shade Band £70Air Conditioning - Automatic with Two-Zone Control £400Driver Comfort Package £500Extended Storage £90Headlining - Anthracite £150Interior Comfort Package £650Seats - Front 4-Way Electric Lumbar Support £200Cruise Control with Brake Function £385DAB Digital Radio £295Enhanced Bluetooth Telephone Functionality with USB Audio Interface and Voice Control £280PDC - Park Distance Control - Front and Rear £580Servotronic Steering £180Total value of factory fitted extras £4,359Top speed124 mph0 to 6010.3 secondsEngine torque (lbs/ft)192Engine power (BHP)114Extra Urban (mpg)74.3Urban (mpg)53.3Combined (mpg)62.8Cylinders - bore (mm)84TransmissionManualNumber of gears6Cylinders - stroke (mm)90CC1,995Cylinders4CO2 (g/km)117Standard Euro emissionsEuro 5Ultra Low Emission ZoneNon CompliantAir Conditioning - ManualArmrest - Front with Sliding AdjustmentCup Holders - FrontFloor Mats - VelourHead Restraints - Rear and FoldingInterior Trim - Black High GlossInterior Trim Finisher - Coral RedMultifunction Controls for Steering WheelNon Smokers PackageSeats - 60-40 Split Folding RearSport Multi-Function Leather Steering Wheel - Three SpokeSport Seats - FrontSteering Column with Manual Reach and Rake AdjustmentTrim Designation DeletionAir Conditioning - Automatic with Two-Zone ControlDriver Comfort PackageExtended StorageHeadlining - AnthraciteInterior Comfort PackageSeats - Front 4-Way Electric Lumbar Support17in Alloy Wheels - Light Star Spoke - 379Bumpers - Body ColourDoor Mirrors - Electrically AdjustableElectric Windows - Front and Rear with Open-Close Fingertip ControlMobility Tyre Sealing SystemRun Flat TyresSun Protection GlazingSun Protection PackageWindscreen with Grey Shade BandHeight1421mmHeight inclusive of roof railsmmLength4324mmWheelbase2690mmWidth1984mmWidth including mirrorsmmLuggage capacity (seats up) litresLuggage capacity (seats down) litresNumber of seats5Fuel tank capacity52 litresGross vehicle weight kgMax loading weightkgMax towing weight (braked)kgMax towing weight (unbraked)kgTurning circle (kerb to kerb) metresMax roof loadkgMinimum kerb weight1320 kg
Below MarketListed at £3,494 vs market average of £7,674 (-54%)
Market Low
£1,881
Market Average
£7,674
Market High
£16,500
Comparables
31 listings
Based on 31 comparable BMW 1 SERIES listings.
Age Depreciation
Slow Depreciation
£716/year
Mileage Impact
Moderate Depreciation
£855/5k mi
Combined (10k mi/yr)
Moderate Depreciation
£2,426/yr
This Vehicle vs Model
Age-predicted: £7,224 (£-3,730)
Mileage-predicted: £9,993 (£-6,499)
Scenarios: 5k mi/yr £-1,571/yr | 10k mi/yr £-2,426/yr | 15k mi/yr £-3,281/yr
Based on 355 comparable listings. Slopes from smoothed depreciation curves.
89
Overall Listing Quality
Good — this listing is well-presented and informative.
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