The 1997 BMW 316 i Compact 1,6 is a rear-wheel-drive hatchback, petrol-powered with a manual gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 1.6 litres and an output of 75 kW (102 hp).
The asking price is 2,850 €. That is in line with maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 3,100 €. The estimate is based on 43 comparable cars. The asking price has been reduced once, by 150 € from the original 3,000 €. A dealer typically sells this model in about 8 days and a private seller in about 7 days.
The odometer reads 387,000 km, which works out at about 13,000 km per year. The car was inspected 11/2025, and the next inspection is due an estimated 11/2026.
- Keyless entry and start
Running the car costs an estimated:
- Vehicle tax 233 € per year
- Insurance 480 € per year
- Financing instalment 60 € per month
Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 710 € per year.
The original tyre size is 185/65 R15. The seller is a private individual, Tampere.
Basic information
- Registration number
- ZGR-302
- Mileage
- 387,000 km
Verify mileage authenticity - Engine
- 1.6 l, Petrol
- Model year
- 1997
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel drive
- Body type
- Hatchback
- Vehicle type
- Passenger car
- Colour
- Blue
- Tyre size
- 185/65 R15
- Steering position
- Left-hand
- maksimi.fi ID
- 153091
- Nettiauto ID
- 15899028
Technical details
- Power
- 75 kW / 102 hp
- Torque
- 150 Nm
- Fuel consumption
- 6 l/100 km (combined)
- Seats
- 5
- Kerb weight
- 1,250 kg
- Gross weight
- 1,635 kg
- Dimensions (L × W × H)
- 4,210 × 1,700 × 1,390 mm
- Last inspection
- 11/2025
- Gearbox
- Manual
Equipment
- Keyless entry and start
Equipment rating
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Asking price: 2,850 €
A dealer typically sells this model in about 8 days and a private seller in about 7 days.
| Date | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 03/08/2026 | 3,000 € | – |
| 12/08/2026 | 2,850 € | −150 € |
Next inspection due around 11/2026
About 3 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 11/2025.
Check with TraficomThe interval is derived from the model year, because the listing has no first registration date.
Failure rate among cars of the same age
Of at least 25-year-old petrol passenger cars, 40.4% failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (185,386 inspections, median mileage 254,000 km).
Sale periods
Sales
No previous sales.
Listing changes
| Date | What | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 12/08/2026 | Asking price | 3,000 € → 2,850 € |
See detailed history data from carVertical: the report covers the car's mileage records, possible damage, previous owners and registrations.
View history reportMAKSIMI −20% off the report carVerticalDescription from the seller, in Finnish.
Source: Nettiauto
Frequently asked questions about this car
How much does BMW 316 i Compact 1,6 cost?
BMW 316 i Compact 1,6 is for sale at 2,850 €.
Is this car well priced?
According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is at market price (estimated market price 3,100 €).
How long has this car been for sale?
The car has been for sale for at least 10 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 03/08/2026.
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 1997.
How many kilometres has the car covered?
The car's mileage is 387,000 km.
When is the car due for its next inspection?
Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 11/2026. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.
How common is a 1997 BMW in Finland?
On 30/06/2026 there were 735 BMW passenger cars first used in 1997 in traffic use in Finland. That is 4.9 % of all cars first used that year, making it the 6th most common brand of that year among 25 brands. The most common fuel type among them is petrol (97.8 %). The figure is Traficom's snapshot of the whole fleet, not the number of cars for sale.
What fuel type and gearbox does the car have?
The fuel type is petrol and the gearbox is manual.
What features does the car have?
Notable features include Keyless entry and start. The full feature list is on this page.
How much is the car's vehicle tax?
Vehicle tax is 233 € 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 185/65 R15.
Where is BMW 316 i Compact 1,6 located?
The car is located in Pirkanmaa (Tampere, Pirkanmaa).
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.