2016 BMW 1 Series 1.5L Se 5dr — £6,999 Listing Review

Reviewed by Car-Search.ai | 28 April 2026 | Watford
£6,999
98,571 miles | Petrol | Automatic | Hatchback
Listing Quality
50/100
Average
vs Market Average
-28%
Below Market
Value Retention
45/100
Moderate Depreciation
Our Verdict
50 /100

This 2016 BMW 1 Series 1.5L Se 5dr is listed at £6,999 by SCS Autos Ltd in Watford. It has 98,571 miles on the clock. At 28% below the market average of £9,741, this looks competitively priced based on 55 comparable listings. Our depreciation analysis shows this vehicle is losing approximately £2,811/year in value. The listing quality is average — it could benefit from more photos or detailed specifications.

Year 2016
Make BMW
Model 1 Series
Trim 1.5L Se 5dr
Body Style Hatchback
Colour White
Fuel Type Petrol
Gearbox Automatic
Mileage 98,571 miles
Engine 1.5L
Doors 5
Seats 5
CO2 112 g/km
Euro Status Euro 6
ULEZ Compliant Yes
Road Tax £35/yr
Monthly Payment £144.08/mo
All Features & Equipment (112)
12V Power Socket - Centre Console12V Power Socket - Passenger Footwell12V Power Socket - Rear of Centre Console16in Alloy Wheels - Light Star Spoke - 6546.5in Colour Display ScreenABS - Anti Lock Braking SystemADB Sport - Active Differential BrakeAir Conditioning - Automatic - Single ZoneAirbags - Curtain Head Protection systemAirbags - DriverAirbags - Front SideAirbags - PassengerAirbags - Passenger DeactivationAlarm System Thatcham 1 with Remote ControlAlpine WhiteArmrest - Front and Rear Integrated into Door TrimArmrest - Front with Sliding AdjustmentASC - Automatic Stability ControlAuxiliary InputBattery Safety Cut OffBluetooth Hands Free FacilityBMW Emergency CallBMW Mobility SystemBMW Navigation SystemBMW Professional Radio - Single CD and MP3BMW TeleServicesBrake AssistBrake DryingBrake Pad Wear IndicatorBumpers - Body ColourCBC - Cornering Brake ControlCentral Locking - RemoteCheck Control Warning SystemChild Proof Locking System - Rear DoorsChild Seat ISOFIX Attachment - RearCrash Sensor - Activating Central Locking-Hazard Warning Lights-Fuel Cut OffCup Holders x2DAB Digital RadioDaytime Running LightsDBC - Dynamic Brake ControlDoor Handles - Body ColourDoor Mirrors - Body ColouredDoor Mirrors - Electric and HeatedDoor Mirrors - Integrated Indicator Side RepeatersDoor Pockets on Rear DoorsDoor Sill Finishers - BMW Designation - BlackDrive Performance Control with ECO PRO - Comfort and Sport ModesDriver Comfort PackageDSC - Dynamic Stability Control PlusDTC - Dynamic Traction ControlDynamic Brake LightsElectric Windows - Front and Rear with Open-Close Fingertip ControlEngine ImmobiliserEnhanced Bluetooth Telephone Preparation with USB Audio InterfaceExhaust Tailpipe - Chrome - Single - RoundExtended StorageFirst Aid KitFloor Mats - VelourFollow Me Home Headlight FunctionFront Fog LightsGear Knob - LeatherGlove CompartmentGlove Compartment - Opener with Chrome TrimGrab Handles - in Roof Lining x4Halogen HeadlightsHandbrake - LeatherHead Restraints - Rear and FoldingHeadlights - Automatic ActivationHeadlights - Beam Throw ControlHeat Protection Glazing with Green TintHeated Windscreen Washer JetsHigh Level Third Brake LightHill Start AssistiDrive Controller - 8 Favourite ButtonsIndicator Lenses - ClearInterior Lighting - Front and Rear CentreInterior Trim - Satin SilverKidney Grille - Chrome with Black Vertical SlatsLights-on Audio WarningLocking Wheel BoltsLuggage Compartment - Lashing Eyes x2Luggage Compartment - LightMove Cloth - Anthracite with Black InteriorMultifunction Controls for Steering WheelNon Smokers PackageOBC - On-Board ComputerOutside Temperature DisplayPersonal ProfilePower Socket - 12V in Luggage CompartmentPower Steering - ElectricRain SensorRoof Mouldings - Body ColourRun Flat TyresSeats - Driver Manual AdjustmentSeats - Passenger Manual AdjustmentSeats - Split Rear 60-40Shark Fin AerialSpeakers x6Start-Stop Button with Comfort Go Keyless Engine StartSteering Column with Manual Reach and Rake AdjustmentSteering Wheel - 3-Spoke LeatherStorage - Compartment in Instrument Panel on Drivers Side with Folding CoverStorage Compartment in Rear Centre ConsoleStorage Net in the Right Side of the Luggage CompartmentStorage Nets on Seat BackrestsSun Visors with Vanity Mirrors and Ticket HolderTMC - Traffic Information for Lifetime of VehicleTPMS - Tyre Pressure Monitoring SystemUSB Audio InterfaceVersatile NetWarning TriangleWelcome Lighting
Below MarketListed at £6,999 vs market average of £9,741 (-28%)
Market Low
£1,881
Market Average
£9,741
Market High
£17,499
Comparables
55 listings

Based on 55 comparable BMW 1 Series listings.

Age Depreciation
Slow Depreciation
£1,101/year
Mileage Impact
Moderate Depreciation
£855/5k mi
Combined (10k mi/yr)
Moderate Depreciation
£2,811/yr
This Vehicle vs Model
Age-predicted: £11,410 (£-4,411)
Mileage-predicted: £9,993 (£-2,994)
Scenarios: 5k mi/yr £-1,956/yr | 10k mi/yr £-2,811/yr | 15k mi/yr £-3,666/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
26 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
£6,999
8/8
Monthly payment shown
£144.08/mo
4/4
Visual presentation
26 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

SCS Autos Ltd

Watford WD18 8UA