The BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer is a premium compact people carrier, offering a taller, more flexible alternative to a conventional family hatchback. This 2015–18 218i Sport Navigation Plus Auto6 pairs a petrol engine with an automatic gearbox, aiming for comfortable everyday travel. In the UK, it sits among practical family-focused MPVs. Its seven-seat flexibility makes it well suited to growing families, school runs and longer trips, while the compact footprint helps with town driving compared with larger SUVs. The Sport trim and Navigation Plus equipment add a more polished feel than many mainstream rivals, and automatic driving can ease busy commutes. Mycarcheck.com records 485 look-ups across 186 distinct VINs, giving a sample of buyer interest. Checks show an average private-sale value of £12,100 and average recorded mileage of 57,000; typical annual use is 8,000 miles, with around 1.7 previous keepers. As ever, check each car’s history and condition individually.