Description
For sale is a highly maintained, immaculate 2012 BMW 116i Sport 6-speed manual. It currently sits at 108,000 miles, but drives, shifts, and pulls like a car with half that mileage.
If you are looking at 1 Series BMWs of this era, you already know they suffer from expensive, common faults: timing chain failure, reverse gear issues, and persistent oil/coolant leaks.
You do not have to worry about any of them with this car. Every major preventative and corrective job has been professionally completed within the last 18,000 miles.
It is completely bone-dry underneath, handles beautifully, and needs absolutely zero investment from its next owner.
Also Last owner of 4 years looked after by the same garages.
Major Work Carried Out (Within Last 18k Miles):Engine & Preventive:
Brand new Timing Chain Kit fitted (eliminating the notorious N13 rattle completely), fresh Rocker Cover Gasket, new Vacuum Pump, and a new Oil Pipe.
Gearbox & Drivetrain: Full Reverse Gear Repair utilizing a genuine BMW reverse hub and synchro, finished with fresh premium Gearbox Oil.
Leaks Sealed: Rear Main Oil Seal replaced to future-proof the engine blocks.
Cooling System: Brand new Radiator installed with fresh coolant.
Brakes & Safety: Brand new Brake Discs and Pads all around, complete with new Brake Wear Sensors.
Bodywork: very good for its age, had stage 3 machine polish, small dent on drivers door that can easily be removed price has been reflected.
Vehicle Specification:1.6L TwinPower Turbo Petrol (136 bhp) - excellent fuel economy with snappy performance
Sport Trim: Sport seats, Sport/Eco driving modes, and classic BMW handling 6-speed manual gearbox
108,000 miles, Full proof and receipts of the extensive work are available. First to see and drive will buy.
Cheapest on the market for a completely sorted car and group 18 insurance so good for new drivers.