The 2012 BMW 118 F20 N47 is a rear-wheel-drive hatchback, diesel-powered with a manual gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 2.0 litres.

The asking price is 4,750 €. That is in line with maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 4,800 €. The estimate is based on 47 comparable cars. Cars of this model typically sell in about 10 days whether the seller is a dealer or a private seller.

The odometer reads 299,100 km, which works out at about 20,000 km per year. The car was inspected 11/2025, and the next inspection is due an estimated 11/2026. There are 20 cars of this model variant in traffic use in Finland (Traficom vehicle register).

Running the car costs an estimated:

Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 1,060 € per year.

The original tyre size is 205/55 R16. The seller is a private individual, Janakkala.

Basic information

Registration number
YII-773
Mileage
299,100 km
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Engine
2.0 l, Diesel
Model year
2012
Gearbox
Manual
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Body type
Hatchback
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Colour
Blue
In traffic use in Finland
20 cars
Steering position
Left-hand
VIN number
WBA1C11080E865346
maksimi.fi ID
158456
Nettiauto ID
15906076

Technical details

Power
105 kW / 143 hp
Seats
5
Doors
5
Number of gears
6
Cylinders
4
Turbocharger
Yes
CO2 emissions
118 g/km (NEDC)
Kerb weight
1,395 kg
Gross weight
1,850 kg
Dimensions (L × W × H)
4,324 × 1,765 × 1,421 mm
First registration
04/11/2011
Last inspection
11/2025
Type approval number
e1*2007/46*0283*11

Gearbox
Manual

Equipment

No notable equipment was identified from the listing.

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Asking price: 4,750 €

At market price

Market price estimate 4,800 €

Based on asking prices

Compared to 47 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

How the estimate is built

  • Base value (BMW 118, 2012) 4,970 €
  • Sold by a private seller −170 €
  • Market price estimate 4,800 €

Cars of this model typically sell in about 10 days whether the seller is a dealer or a private seller.

No price changes during the tracked period.

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.

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Failures in the same model series

931 cars of the BMW 1-sarja model series (first registered in 2012) were inspected in 2025. They recorded 332 defects leading to a failure, or 35.7 defects per 100 inspections. For cars of the same age nationwide the figure is 41.9. 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 15.8

    147 defects·All cars 19

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

  2. Brakes 12

    112 defects·All cars 11.8

    Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control

  3. Emissions and leaks 3

    28 defects·All cars 3.3

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

The remaining 13.6 % of defects fall under other items. Most advisories concerned lights and electrics (367). Median mileage 191,000 km.

Figures describe the BMW 1-sarja model series first registered in 2012, not this individual car, and count defects rather than cars. Source: Traficom.

Sale periods

Private seller, Janakkala, Kanta-Häme 6 days for sale
6/8/20268/8/202611/8/202613/8/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

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Description from the seller, in Finnish.

Asiallisessa kunnossa.Soita ja tuu koeajolle.

Source: Nettiauto

Frequently asked questions about this car

How much does BMW 118 F20 N47 cost?

BMW 118 F20 N47 is for sale at 4,750 €.

Is this car well priced?

According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is at market price (estimated market price 4,800 €).

How long has this car been for sale?

The car has been for sale for at least 6 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 2012 and was first registered on 04/11/2011.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 299,100 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 often does this model fail its inspection?

In Traficom's statistics, 24.3 % of BMW 1-sarja cars first registered in 2012 failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (931 inspections, median mileage 191,000 km). Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.

How common is a 2012 BMW in Finland?

On 30/06/2026 there were 6,140 BMW passenger cars first used in 2012 in traffic use in Finland. That is 5.6 % of all cars first used that year, making it the 9th most common brand of that year among 32 brands. The most common fuel type among them is diesel (78.8 %). 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 2012, defects leading to a failure in 2025 inspections came most often from: axles and suspension, brakes, emissions and leaks. That is 35.7 defects per 100 inspections, against 41.9 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 diesel and the gearbox is manual.

How much is the car's vehicle tax?

Vehicle tax is 527 € 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 118 F20 N47 located?

The car is located in Kanta-Häme (Janakkala, Kanta-Häme).

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.