The BMW 120 is the cheapest way into a rear-drive BMW in the Kingdom, built on the turbocharged F20 hatchback generation sold from 2011 through 2019.
How much does a used BMW 120 cost in Saudi Arabia?
Condition and mileage set the price far more than the exact registration year on this car. Expect the SAR null to SAR null spread to move with whatever is currently listed rather than a fixed year-by-year curve.
Which used BMW 120 year should you buy?
2015 to 2019, the post-facelift F20, for the updated turbo engine and infotainment. Earlier 2012 to 2014 cars carry the original N20 four-cylinder, known for timing chain guide wear that shows up as a rattle on cold start — budget for it or avoid that window. The hatchback shape was replaced in 2019 by a front-wheel-drive successor, so a newer car on the old shape is worth double-checking.
How long does a BMW 120 last?
The cars we inspect in the Kingdom sit at a median of around 37,000 km, light for the age of this generation and a sign of city use rather than long-distance duty. Low mileage on a compact turbo BMW is only worth paying for if the service record backs it up.
Anything else worth knowing about the BMW 120?
At this budget you are also within range of much older flagships. A used BMW 730 brings more space and presence for similar money but carries the running costs of a bigger car. A Lexus ES250 costs more but posts a mechanical fault rate of 4% against the 15% we would expect for saloons of this age and mileage here.
What to check on a used BMW 120
- Cold-start rattle from the timing chain guides on pre-2015 engines.
- VANOS solenoids for rough idle or hesitation on throttle.
- Plastic cooling parts — thermostat housing and water pump wear on this engine family.
- Interior electronics, since infotainment and window modules age unevenly.
Book the CarSwitch inspection before you commit — the report tells you more than the odometer does.