The BMW 1 SERIES (2007-13) 116I 5DR HATCHBACK 2.0 122 SPORT STEP AUTO is a premium-feeling five-door family hatchback, offering a more upmarket alternative to mainstream choices such as the Ford Focus and Volkswagen Golf. Compact enough for town driving, it brings BMW style and an automatic gearbox to motoring. With five doors and useful rear-seat access, it suits commuters, couples and small families wanting a comfortable daily car, while the automatic can make stop-start traffic easier. Mycarcheck.com recorded 566 look-ups across 199 different VINs, a substantial sample that gives shoppers a helpful snapshot of cars being checked in Britain. Checks show an average private-sale valuation of £2,800, recorded mileage of 74,000 miles and annual use of 5,000 miles; cars had about four previous keepers. Sport trim looks purposeful, and the 122hp petrol engine gives a relaxed drive rather than hot-hatch pace, setting this practical BMW apart in its class.