The BMW 1 Series (2007-13) 116i three-door is a premium small hatchback, offering a more distinctive alternative to mainstream city and family cars. In mycarcheck.com data, this model has 282 look-ups covering 108 different VINs, a useful sample of used-car interest. The average private-sale valuation recorded is £2,500 in Britain. Its 122hp petrol engine and six-speed manual suit daily commuting, town trips and errands, while rear-wheel drive brings a lively feel uncommon among rivals such as the Audi A3 and Volkswagen Golf. With only three doors, it best suits singles, couples or households, rather than families needing regular rear-seat access. Known here as the BMW 1 SERIES (2007-13) 116I 3DR HATCHBACK 2.0 122 ES DYNAMIC 6SPD, it pairs a smart, compact shape with a more premium feel than many small hatchbacks. Check records carefully: sampled cars average 90,000 miles, 6,000 miles a year and about 4.5 previous keepers when buying.