2012 BMW 1 Series 2L M Sport 2dr — £4,999 Listing Review
Reviewed by Car-Search.ai | 28 April 2026 | Atherstone Rd, Atherstone
£4,999
84,100 miles | Diesel | Manual | Coupe
Listing Quality
50/100
Average
vs Market Average
-39%
Below Market
Value Retention
65/100
Slow Depreciation
Our Verdict
50
/100
This 2012 BMW 1 Series 2L M Sport 2dr is listed at £4,999 by Rom Motors - Prestige & Performance in Atherstone Rd. It has 84,100 miles on the clock. At 39% below the market average of £8,246, this looks competitively priced based on 36 comparable listings. Our depreciation analysis shows this vehicle is losing approximately £859/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 M Sport 2dr
Body Style
Coupe
Colour
Silver
Fuel Type
Diesel
Gearbox
Manual
Mileage
84,100 miles
Engine
2L
Doors
2
Seats
4
CO2
118 g/km
Euro Status
Euro 5
ULEZ Compliant
0
Road Tax
£35/yr
Monthly Payment
£96.38/mo
All Features & Equipment (89)
12V Power Socket - Rear of Centre Console17in Alloy Wheels - Light Double Spoke - 207MABS - Anti Lock Braking SystemAir Conditioning - Automatic with Two-Zone ControlAir MicrofilterAirbags - DriverAirbags - Driver and Front Passenger HeadAirbags - Driver and Front Passenger SideAirbags - Impact Dependent System for Driver and Front PassengerAirbags - PassengerAirbags - Passenger DeactivationAlarm System Thatcham 1 with Remote ControlArmrest - Front CentreASC - Automatic Stability ControlAutomatically Dimming Rear View MirrorAuxiliary InputBattery in Luggage CompartmentBMW Business Radio with Single CD PlayerBMW Online servicesBMW Professional Radio - Single CD and MP3BMW TeleServicesBrake Force DisplayBumpers - Body ColourCBC - Cornering Brake ControlCentral Locking SwitchChild Seat ISOFIX Attachment - Front and RearCourtesy Lights - Front and Rear with Soft On-Off DimmingCrash SensorCrash Sensor - Activating Central Locking-Hazard Warning Lights-Fuel Cut OffDBC - Dynamic Brake ControlDeformation Zones - Front and RearDoor Handles - Body ColourDoor Mirrors - Electric and HeatedDoor Sill Finishers - M DesignationDSC - Dynamic Stability Control - Stabilises the Vehicle in Extreme Situations - Controls TractionDTC - Dynamic Traction ControlEBD - Electronic Brake-Force DistributionElectric Windows - FrontExhaust Tailpipe - Twin Dark ChromeExtended LightingExterior Trim - High-Gloss ShadowlineFirst Aid KitFlashpoint Cloth - Sensatec - BlackFloor Mats - VelourFootwell Lights - FrontFront and Rear Soft LightsFront Fog LightsFuel Cut-Off and Interior LightHandbrake Lever - Gear Lever Knob and Gaiters in LeatherHead Restraints - Rear - Adjustable and RemovableHeadlining - AnthraciteHeated Windscreen Washer JetsHigh Level Third Brake LightIncorrect Fuelling Protection SystemIntelligent Alternator ControlKidney Grille with Chrome Vertical SlatsLights-On WarningLuggage Compartment - Securing Rings x2Luggage Compartment - Strap for Small ItemsM Aerodynamic BodystylingM Sport PackageM Sport SuspensionMobility Tyre Sealing SystemMultifunction Controls for Steering WheelOBC - On-Board ComputerOBD - On Board DiagnosisOutside Temperature DisplayPDC - Park Distance Control - RearPersonal ProfilePower Steering - ElectricPuddle Lights in Exterior Door HandlesReading Lights - Front and RearRear Seat Easy Access SystemRemote Control LockingRun Flat TyresSeats - 60-40 Split Folding RearSeats - Front - Manual Height AdjustmentSide Impact ProtectionSide Sills - Body ColourSmokers PackageSport Seats - FrontSteering Column with Manual Reach and Rake AdjustmentSteering Wheel - M Sport Leather MultifunctionSun Visors with Illuminated Vanity MirrorsTitanium SilverTool Kit Located in Luggage CompartmentTPWS - Tyre Pressure Warning SystemTrim - Aluminium Glacier SilverWindscreen Wipers with Adjustable Intermittent Intervals
Below MarketListed at £4,999 vs market average of £8,246 (-39%)
Market Low
£1,881
Market Average
£8,246
Market High
£16,500
Comparables
36 listings
Based on 36 comparable BMW 1 Series listings.
Age Depreciation
Slow Depreciation
£716/year
Mileage Impact
Holding Value
£71/5k mi
Combined (10k mi/yr)
Slow Depreciation
£859/yr
This Vehicle vs Model
Age-predicted: £7,224 (£-2,225)
Mileage-predicted: £11,011 (£-6,012)
Scenarios: 5k mi/yr £-788/yr | 10k mi/yr £-859/yr | 15k mi/yr £-930/yr
Based on 355 comparable listings. Slopes from smoothed depreciation curves.
50
Overall Listing Quality
Average — some areas could be improved.
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