The BMW 1 SERIES (2007-13) 120I 3DR HATCHBACK 2.0 170 STEP AUTO is a premium compact car: smaller and easier to park than a family hatch, but more upmarket in feel than mainstream alternatives. Its 2.0-litre petrol engine and automatic gearbox make this version a distinctive choice in the used BMW 1 Series range. mycarcheck.com has recorded 25 look-ups covering 11 VINs, a sample rather than a picture of every car. In those checks, the average private-sale valuation was £1,600 and average latest recorded mileage was 87,000 miles; average annual mileage was 5,000. Cars had an average of just over five previous keepers, so checking the history and condition of an individual example is worthwhile. With three doors, it suits couples and solo commuters seeking a comfortable, engaging everyday car, though rear access is less convenient than in five-door rivals. Its rear-wheel-drive character sets it apart from mainstream hatchbacks.