The 2005 BMW 318 i Sedan is a rear-wheel-drive sedan, petrol-powered with a manual gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 2.0 litres and an output of 95 kW (129 hp).
The asking price is 3,350 €. That is 850 € (34%) above maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 2,500 €. The estimate is based on 142 comparable cars. The asking price has been reduced once, by 150 € from the original 3,500 €. A dealer typically sells this model in about 8 days and a private seller in about 10 days.
The odometer reads 343,688 km, which works out at about 16,000 km per year.
Running the car costs an estimated:
- Vehicle tax 203 € per year
- Insurance 510 € per year
- Financing instalment 69 € per month
Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 710 € per year.
The original tyre size is 205/55 R16. The seller is a private individual, Vaasa.
Basic information
- Registration number
- EEF-483
- Mileage
- 343,688 km
Verify mileage authenticity - Engine
- 2.0 l, Petrol
- Model year
- 2005
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel drive
- Body type
- Sedan
- Vehicle type
- Passenger car
- Colour
- Blue
- Tyre size
- 205/55 R16
- Steering position
- Left-hand
- maksimi.fi ID
- 152341
- Nettiauto ID
- 15897996
Technical details
- Power
- 95 kW / 129 hp
- Torque
- 180 Nm
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- CO2 emissions
- 175 g/km
- Kerb weight
- 1,435 kg
- Gross weight
- 1,880 kg
- Dimensions (L × W × H)
- 4,520 × 1,820 × 1,420 mm
- Gearbox
- Manual
Equipment
No notable equipment was identified from the listing.
Equipment rating
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Asking price: 3,350 €
A dealer typically sells this model in about 8 days and a private seller in about 10 days.
| Date | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 02/08/2026 | 3,500 € | – |
| 13/08/2026 | 3,350 € | −150 € |
Next inspection
A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. The listing has no inspection date, so the due date cannot be estimated.
Check with TraficomThe interval is derived from the model year, because the listing has no first registration date.
Failures in the same model series
1,669 cars of the BMW 3-sarja model series (first registered in 2005) were inspected in 2025. They recorded 2,358 defects leading to a failure, or 141.3 defects per 100 inspections. For cars of the same age nationwide the figure is 93. That is clearly more defects than in cars of the same age on average.
Causes of failures, defects per 100 inspections
- This model series
- All cars
- Axles and suspension 53.6
Front and rear axles, springs and dampers, tyres and wheels
- Brakes 36.8
Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control
- Emissions and leaks 21.4
Exhaust measurement, OBD system, oil, fluid and fuel leaks
The remaining 20.9 % of defects fall under other items. Most advisories concerned lights and electrics (1,294). Median mileage 302,000 km.
Sale periods
Sales
No previous sales.
Listing changes
| Date | What | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 13/08/2026 | Asking price | 3,500 € → 3,350 € |
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How much does BMW 318 i Sedan cost?
BMW 318 i Sedan is for sale at 3,350 €.
Is this car well priced?
According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is above market price (estimated market price 2,500 €).
How long has this car been for sale?
The car has been for sale for at least 11 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 02/08/2026.
Has the price been reduced?
Yes. The asking price is 150 € below the original listing price.
Has this car been on the market before?
No earlier completed sales are on record for this car.
What model year is the car?
The car is model year 2005.
How many kilometres has the car covered?
The car's mileage is 343,688 km.
How often does this model fail its inspection?
In Traficom's statistics, 54.5 % of BMW 3-sarja cars first registered in 2005 failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (1,669 inspections, median mileage 302,000 km). Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.
How common is a 2005 BMW in Finland?
On 30/06/2026 there were 3,490 BMW passenger cars first used in 2005 in traffic use in Finland. That is 3.8 % of all cars first used that year, making it the 9th most common brand of that year among 34 brands. The most common fuel type among them is petrol (53.7 %). The figure is Traficom's snapshot of the whole fleet, not the number of cars for sale.
What causes inspection failures for this model year?
For BMW 3-sarja cars first registered in 2005, defects leading to a failure in 2025 inspections came most often from: axles and suspension, brakes, emissions and leaks. That is 141.3 defects per 100 inspections, against 93 for cars of the same age nationwide. Figures count defects, not cars, and describe the model series rather than this individual car.
What fuel type and gearbox does the car have?
The fuel type is petrol and the gearbox is manual.
How much is the car's vehicle tax?
Vehicle tax is 203 € per year. It consists of the base tax, determined by CO₂ emissions or gross weight, and the fuel tax, charged on fuels other than petrol.
What tyre size fits this car?
The car's original tyre size is 205/55 R16.
Where is BMW 318 i Sedan located?
The car is located in Pohjanmaa (Vaasa, Pohjanmaa).
Where can I see this car's price history?
This page shows the changes to the car's asking price, its sale periods and the edits made to the listing.