The BMW 1 SERIES (2007-13) 120I 2DR CONVERTIBLE 2.0 170 M SPORT AUTO6 is a compact, premium four-seat convertible, offering open-air motoring in a smaller package than a traditional family car. It sits in the UK’s stylish compact-car market, with a sporty M Sport look and an automatic gearbox for easier everyday driving. mycarcheck.com has recorded 232 look-ups covering 108 distinct VINs, a sample of cars shoppers have researched. Those checks show an average private-sale valuation of £4,000, 78,000 miles and around 4,000 miles driven annually. Cars averaged 4.4 previous keepers, suggesting ownership histories deserve a careful check. Best suited to couples or small households wanting a distinctive commuter and weekend car, it brings a premium feel compared with mainstream compact convertibles such as the Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet. The 120i’s petrol power and automatic transmission suit relaxed cruising; its folding roof is the appeal, while rear-seat and luggage space are compromises.