2012 BMW 1 Series 2L Sport 5dr — £4,995 Listing Review

Reviewed by Car-Search.ai | 28 April 2026 | 4 Neptune Park, Plymouth
£4,995
113,335 miles | Diesel | Manual | Hatchback
Listing Quality
50/100
Average
vs Market Average
-3%
Fair Price
Value Retention
65/100
Slow Depreciation
Our Verdict
50 /100

This 2012 BMW 1 Series 2L Sport 5dr is listed at £4,995 by Cattedown Trade Centre in 4 Neptune Park. It has 113,335 miles on the clock. Priced in line with the market average of £5,129 based on 13 comparable listings. Our depreciation analysis shows this vehicle is losing approximately £1,268/year in value. The listing quality is average — it could benefit from more photos or detailed specifications.

Year 2012
Make BMW
Model 1 Series
Trim 2L Sport 5dr
Body Style Hatchback
Colour Grey
Fuel Type Diesel
Gearbox Manual
Mileage 113,335 miles
Engine 2L
Doors 5
Seats 5
CO2 117 g/km
Euro Status Euro 5
ULEZ Compliant 0
Road Tax £35/yr
Monthly Payment £118.83/mo
All Features & Equipment (112)
12V Power Socket - Centre Console12V Power Socket - Front12V Power Socket - Passenger Footwell17in Alloy Wheels - Light Star Spoke - 379ABS - Anti Lock Braking SystemActive Differential BrakeAir Conditioning - ManualAirbags - CurtainAirbags - DriverAirbags - Knee DriverAirbags - PassengerAirbags - Passenger DeactivationAlarm System Thatcham 1 with Remote ControlAmbient Interior LightingArmrest - Front and Rear Integrated into Door TrimArmrest - Front with Sliding AdjustmentASC - Automatic Stability ControlAutomatically Dimming Rear View MirrorAuxiliary InputBluetooth Hands Free with USB Audio InterfaceBMW LiveBMW Mobility SystemBMW Online servicesBMW Professional Radio - Single CD and MP3BMW TeleServicesBrake AssistBrake DryingBrake Pad Wear IndicatorBrake ReadinessBumper - Rear with Black High Gloss FinisherBumper System Front and Rear - Replaceable Deformation Elements for Impacts Up to 9mphBumpers - Body ColourCBC - Cornering Brake ControlCentral Locking - Doors Boot Fuel Cap via Remote KeyCentral Locking SwitchChild Proof Locking System - Rear DoorsChild Seat ISOFIX Attachment - Rear x2Comfort Go Keyless Engine StartCrash Sensor - Activating Central Locking-Hazard Warning Lights-Fuel Cut OffCruise Control with Brake FunctionCup Holders - FrontDaytime Running LightsDBC - Dynamic Brake ControlDoor Handles - Body ColourDoor Mirrors - Body Coloured HousingDoor Mirrors - Electric and HeatedDoor Sill Finishers - Sport DesignationDrive Performance ControlDriver Comfort PackageDSC - Dynamic Stability Control - Stabilises the Vehicle in Extreme Situations - Controls TractionDTC - Dynamic Traction ControlDynamic Brake LightsECO PRO ModeElectric Windows - Front and Rear with Open-Close Fingertip ControlEngine ImmobiliserEnhanced Bluetooth Telephone Functionality with USB Audio Interface and Voice ControlExhaust Tailpipes - Dark ChromeExterior Parts in Body Colour - Bumpers - Door Handles - Mirror Caps - Roof MouldingsFirst Aid KitFloor Mats - VelourFollow Me Home Headlight FunctionFront Air Inlet with High-Gloss Black FinisherFront Fog LightsFull Black Panel DisplayHandbrake Lever - Gear Lever Knob and Gaiters in LeatherHead Restraints - Rear and FoldingHeadlights - Beam Throw ControlHeat Protection Glazing with Green TintHeated Windscreen Washer JetsHigh Level Third Brake LightHill Start AssistInterior LightingInterior Trim - Black High GlossInterior Trim - Brushed AluminiumInterior Trim Finisher - Black High GlossInterior Trim Finisher - Coral RedKidney Grille - Chrome Extra-Wide High-Gloss Black Vertical SlatsLocking Wheel BoltsLuggage Compartment - Lashing Eyes x2Luggage Compartment - LightMineral GreyMobility Tyre Sealing SystemModel Designation DeletionMultifunction Controls for Steering WheelNon Smokers PackageOBC - On-Board ComputerPDC - Park Distance Control - RearPersonal ProfilePower Steering - ElectricRain Sensor with Automatic Headlight ActivationRoof Mouldings - Body ColourRun Flat TyresSeats - 60-40 Split Folding RearSeats - Front - Manual Height AdjustmentServotronic SteeringSide Impact ProtectionSport Instrument ClusterSport Multi-Function Leather Steering Wheel - Three SpokeSport Seats - Driver and Front PassengerSport Seats - FrontSteering Column with Manual Reach and Rake AdjustmentSteering Wheel - Leather MultifunctionSteering Wheel - Sport - Leather - Multifunction with Red StitchingStorage Compartment - Rear Centre Console and in Door Trim - FrontSun Protection GlazingSun Protection PackageSun Visors with Vanity MirrorsTPWS - Tyre Pressure Warning SystemTrack Cloth - Anthracite/GreyTyres - Reduced Rolling ResistanceWelcome LightingWindscreen with Grey Shade Band
At MarketListed at £4,995 vs market average of £5,129 (-3%)
Market Low
£3,979
Market Average
£5,129
Market High
£6,949
Comparables
13 listings

Based on 13 comparable BMW 1 Series listings.

Age Depreciation
Slow Depreciation
£716/year
Mileage Impact
Slow Depreciation
£276/5k mi
Combined (10k mi/yr)
Slow Depreciation
£1,268/yr
This Vehicle vs Model
Age-predicted: £7,224 (£-2,229)
Mileage-predicted: £7,492 (£-2,497)
Scenarios: 5k mi/yr £-992/yr | 10k mi/yr £-1,268/yr | 15k mi/yr £-1,544/yr

Based on 355 comparable listings. Slopes from smoothed depreciation curves.

50
Overall Listing Quality
Average — some areas could be improved.
Information & Buyer Appeal
Does this listing give buyers enough information to make a decision?
25/25Good
Photos
63 photos
10/10
Features & key selling points
112 listed
8/8
Technical specifications
9 specs provided
7/7
Competitiveness
How well does this listing compete against similar vehicles for buyer attention?
25/25Good
Clear pricing
£4,995
8/8
Monthly payment shown
£118.83/mo
4/4
Visual presentation
63 photos
5/5
Key selling points
112 features highlighted
4/4
Detailed specifications
9 specs provided
4/4
SEO Quality
Page HTML not captured — scores are estimated
0/25Poor
Page HTML
Not captured — cannot analyze
0/25
AI Discoverability
How findable is this listing by ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and other AI search engines?
0/25Poor
Page HTML
Not captured — cannot analyze
0/25
How our review page compares
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About the Dealer

Cattedown Trade Centre

4 Neptune Park, Plymouth PL4 0SJ