The BMW 1 SERIES (2007-13) 116I 5DR HATCHBACK 2.0 122 DYNAMIC STEP AUTO is a premium five-door compact hatchback: a manageable town car with BMW appeal. It sits above mainstream small hatchbacks for badge prestige, yet offers a practical alternative to larger family cars. With five doors and an automatic gearbox, it suits commuting, errands and small households, and may appeal to first-time premium-car buyers. Its compact size eases parking, while its driving feel and upmarket image distinguish it from rivals such as the Volkswagen Golf and Audi A3. Compare age, condition and running costs. mycarcheck.com data includes six checks across three distinct VINs, a small sample, so treat it as a snapshot. Average recorded mileage is 84,000, annual mileage 5,000 and private-sale value £2,600. The cars averaged just over five previous keepers, making a full history and careful condition check especially worthwhile when considering this BMW 1 Series automatic today.