The 2008 BMW 120 E88 Cabrio is petrol-powered with a manual gearbox, driven 165,000 km, with an engine output of 125 kW (170 hp). The asking price is 9,800 €. maksimi.fi has no price estimate for this car, because there are too few comparable cars. Cars of the same brand account for 5.9 % of all cars first used in 2008 (6,364 cars), the 6th most common brand of that year. Vehicle tax is 186 € per year, insurance is estimated at approximately 370 € per year and the financing instalment is approximately 122 € per month, and the original tyre size is 205/55 R16.

Basic information

Registration number
CGT-227
Mileage
165,000 km
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Engine
2.0 l, Petrol
Model year
2008
Gearbox
Manual
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Body type
Convertible
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Colour
Black
Steering position
Left-hand
VIN number
WBAUM510X0VE90189
maksimi.fi ID
157881
Nettiauto ID
15904805

Technical details

Power
125 kW / 170 hp
Acceleration (0–100)
8.4 s
Seats
4
CO2 emissions
158 g/km
Last inspection
6/2026

Gearbox
Manual

Equipment

No notable equipment was identified from the listing.

Equipment rating

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Asking price: 9,800 €

No estimate

No price estimate — too few comparable cars.

No price changes during the tracked period.

Next inspection due around 6/2027

About 10 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 6/2026.

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The interval is derived from the model year, because the listing has no first registration date.

Failures in the same model series

792 cars of the BMW 1-sarja model series (first registered in 2008) were inspected in 2025. They recorded 535 defects leading to a failure, or 67.6 defects per 100 inspections. For cars of the same age nationwide the figure is 75.7. That is fewer defects than in cars of the same age on average.

Causes of failures, defects per 100 inspections

  • This model series
  • All cars
  1. Axles and suspension 31.3

    248 defects·All cars 27.5

    Front and rear axles, springs and dampers, tyres and wheels

  2. Brakes 21.2

    168 defects·All cars 20.9

    Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control

  3. Emissions and leaks 7.4

    59 defects·All cars 7.9

    Exhaust measurement, OBD system, oil, fluid and fuel leaks

The remaining 11.2 % of defects fall under other items. Most advisories concerned lights and electrics (282). Median mileage 219,000 km.

Figures describe the BMW 1-sarja model series first registered in 2008, not this individual car, and count defects rather than cars. Source: Traficom.

Sale periods

Private seller · Helsinki, Uusimaa 2 days for sale
6/8/20267/8/20268/8/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

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Description from the seller, in Finnish.

Huollettu ja katsastettu 6/26 Uudet renkaat vaihdettu 1/26 Moottori vaihdettu 13.000e kuitti löytyy Tästä hyvä auto pitkäksi aikaa

Frequently asked questions about this car

How much does BMW 120 E88 Cabrio cost?

BMW 120 E88 Cabrio is for sale at 9,800 €.

How long has this car been for sale?

The car has been for sale for at least 1 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 06/08/2026.

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 2008.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 165,000 km.

When is the car due for its next inspection?

Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 6/2027. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.

How often does this model fail its inspection?

In Traficom's statistics, 37.5 % of BMW 1-sarja cars first registered in 2008 failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (792 inspections, median mileage 219,000 km). Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.

How common is a 2008 BMW in Finland?

On 30/06/2026 there were 6,364 BMW passenger cars first used in 2008 in traffic use in Finland. That is 5.9 % of all cars first used that year, making it the 6th most common brand of that year among 36 brands. The most common fuel type among them is diesel (64.5 %). 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 1-sarja cars first registered in 2008, defects leading to a failure in 2025 inspections came most often from: axles and suspension, brakes, emissions and leaks. That is 67.6 defects per 100 inspections, against 75.7 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 186 € 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 120 E88 Cabrio located?

The car is located in Uusimaa (Helsinki, Uusimaa).

Where can I see this car's price history?

This page shows the changes to the car's asking price and its previous listings.