The BMW 1 SERIES (2011-15) 116D 3DR HATCHBACK 2.0 DPF SS 116 EU5 ES PROFESSIONAL MEDIA 6SPD is a compact, three-door premium hatchback, aimed at buyers wanting BMW style and a more engaging feel in a small everyday car. It sits alongside the Audi A3 and Mercedes-Benz A-Class, offering an upmarket alternative to mainstream hatchbacks. With its diesel engine and six-speed gearbox, the 116d is suited to commuting, regular longer journeys and economical everyday driving. The three-door layout is less convenient for rear passengers than a five-door, so it best suits singles, couples or small households who value smart presentation and driving enjoyment over maximum space. ES Professional Media adds useful cabin technology. mycarcheck.com has logged 23 checks across five distinct VINs, a modest sample. Checks show average recorded mileage of 95,000 and annual use of 8,000 miles; cars averaged about four previous keepers. The observed average private-sale valuation was £3,100, a guide rather than a guaranteed price for any individual used car.