The BMW 1 SERIES 5DR SPORTS HATCH (2017-19) 116D 5DR SPORTS HATCH 1.5 DPF SS 116 EU6 SE BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL MEDIA AUTO8 is a premium five-door hatchback, offering a more upmarket alternative to mainstream family hatchbacks. Compact enough for town driving, with rear doors and boot space for commuters and smaller households. Mycarcheck.com records 303 checks covering 159 different VINs, a useful ownership-history sample. Across those checks, the average private-sale valuation was £11,600, while the most recent recorded mileage averaged 53,000 miles and annual use 11,000 miles. Cars averaged about 1.3 previous keepers, suggesting relatively modest ownership histories in the checks reviewed. The BMW 116d’s 1.5-litre diesel and automatic gearbox offer relaxed, economical commuting and longer motorway journeys, while SE Business Professional Media equipment adds convenience. It suits drivers wanting premium-badge comfort without moving to a larger car, and competes with Audi A3 and Mercedes A-Class hatchbacks, prioritising comfort over outright sportiness.