2012 BMW 1 SERIES — £4,295 Listing Review
Reviewed by Car-Search.ai | 28 April 2026 | 70 Spital St, Dartford
£4,295
110,000 miles | Diesel | Automatic | Convertible
Listing Quality
84/100
Good
vs Market Average
-30%
Below Market
Value Retention
65/100
Slow Depreciation
Our Verdict
84
/100
This 2012 BMW 1 SERIES is listed at £4,295 by Gillman Motors in 70 Spital St. It has 110,000 miles on the clock. At 30% below the market average of £6,167, this looks competitively priced based on 17 comparable listings. Our depreciation analysis shows this vehicle is losing approximately £1,268/year in value. The listing quality is good, with adequate photos and specifications provided.
Year
2012
Make
BMW
Model
1 SERIES
Body Style
Convertible
Colour
Black
Fuel Type
Diesel
Gearbox
Automatic
Mileage
110,000 miles
Engine
2L
All Features & Equipment (122)
18in Alloy Wheels - Light Double Spoke - 261M £435Boston Leather - Coral Red £1,010Carbon Black £515Comfort Package £676Door Mirrors - Electric Folding £175Door Mirrors - Folding - Automatically Dimming - Aspheric - Heated - Electric Adjustment £250Enhanced Bluetooth Hands-Free Functionality with USB Audio Interface £250Enhanced Bluetooth Telephone Functionality with USB Audio Interface £425Extended Storage £90Internet Access £95Media Package - BMW Professional Multimedia £1,995Navigation System - BMW Professional Multimedia £2,041PDC - Park Distance Control - Front and Rear £215Rain Sensor with Automatic Headlight Activation £90Trim - Light Walnut Wood £75USB Audio Interface £210Voice Control - Phone £231Total value of factory fitted extras £8,780Top speed129 mph0 to 609.6 secondsEngine torque (lbs/ft)258Engine power (BHP)141Extra Urban (mpg)60.1Urban (mpg)40.9Combined (mpg)51.4Cylinders - bore (mm)84TransmissionAutomaticNumber of gears6Cylinders - stroke (mm)90CC1,995Cylinders4CO2 (g/km)145Ultra Low Emission ZoneTBCAir Conditioning - Automatic with Two-Zone ControlAir MicrofilterArmrest - Front CentreAutomatically Dimming Rear View MirrorCourtesy Lights - Front and Rear with Soft On-Off DimmingDDE - Digital Diesel ElectronicsDoor Sill Finishers - M DesignationExtended LightingFloor Mats - VelourFootwell Lights - FrontFront and Rear Soft LightsHandbrake Lever - Gear Lever Knob and Gaiters in LeatherInterior Trim - Fineline Anthracite WoodLuggage Compartment - Strap for Small ItemsMultifunction Controls for Steering WheelPersonal ProfileReading Lights - Front and RearRear Seat Easy Access SystemSeats - Front - Manual Height AdjustmentSecuring Rings in Luggage Compartment x4Smokers PackageSport Seats - FrontSteering Column with Manual Reach and Rake AdjustmentSteering Wheel - M Sport Leather MultifunctionStorage Tray in Rear Seat SupportSun Visors with Illuminated Vanity MirrorsTool Kit Located in Luggage CompartmentTrim - Aluminium Glacier Silver17in Alloy Wheels - Light Double Spoke - 207MBumpers - Body ColourDoor Handles - Body ColourDoor Mirrors - Electric and HeatedElectric Windows - FrontExhaust Tailpipe - Single-ChromeExterior Parts in Body Colour - Bumpers - Door Handles - Mirror Caps - Roof MouldingsExterior Trim - High-Gloss ShadowlineHeated Windscreen Washer JetsKidney Grille - Chrome with Black Vertical SlatsM Aerodynamic BodystylingM Sport PackageRun Flat TyresSide Sills - Body ColourSoft-Top - BlackWindscreen Wipers with Adjustable Intermittent IntervalsHeight1411mmHeight inclusive of roof railsmmLength4360mmWheelbase2660mmWidth1748mmWidth including mirrorsmmLuggage capacity (seats up) litresLuggage capacity (seats down) litresGross vehicle weight kgMax loading weightkgTurning circle (kerb to kerb) metresMax roof loadkgMinimum kerb weight1575 kgABS - Anti Lock Braking SystemAirbags - DriverAirbags - Driver and Front Passenger HeadAirbags - Driver and Front Passenger SideAirbags - Impact Dependent System for Driver and Front PassengerAirbags - PassengerAlarm System Thatcham 1 with Remote ControlASC - Automatic Stability ControlBrake Force DisplayCBC - Cornering Brake ControlCentral Locking SwitchChild Seat ISOFIX Attachment - Front and RearCrash SensorCrash Sensor - Activating Central Locking-Hazard Warning Lights-Fuel Cut OffDBC - Dynamic Brake ControlDeformation Zones - Front and RearDSC - Dynamic Stability Control - Stabilises the Vehicle in Extreme Situations - Controls TractionDTC - Dynamic Traction ControlEBD - Electronic Brake-Force DistributionEngine ImmobiliserFirst Aid KitFuel Cut-Off and Interior LightHead Restraints - Rear - Adjustable and RemovableIncorrect Fuelling Protection SystemLights-On WarningOBC - On-Board ComputerOBD - On Board DiagnosisPDC - Park Distance Control - RearRemote Control LockingRollover Protection SystemSide Impact ProtectionTPWS - Tyre Pressure Warning System
Below MarketListed at £4,295 vs market average of £6,167 (-30%)
Market Low
£3,494
Market Average
£6,167
Market High
£10,990
Comparables
17 listings
Based on 17 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 (£-2,929)
Mileage-predicted: £7,492 (£-3,197)
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.
84
Overall Listing Quality
Good — this listing is well-presented and informative.
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