The 2008 BMW 120 M-Sport E81 is petrol-powered with an automatic gearbox, driven 137,000 km, with an engine output of 125 kW (170 hp). Notable equipment includes parking sensors and leather upholstery. The asking price 7,490 € is in line with maksimi.fi's estimated market price 6,300 €, based on 51 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 approximately 178 € per year, insurance is estimated at approximately 355 € per year and the financing instalment is approximately 94 € per month, and the original tyre size is 205/55 R16.

Basic information

Registration number
BXH-940
Mileage
137,000 km
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Engine
2.0 l, Petrol
Model year
2008
Gearbox
Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Body type
Hatchback
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Colour
White
Steering position
Left-hand
VIN number
WBAUA71050VE64393
maksimi.fi ID
160903
Nettiauto ID
15907917

Technical details

Power
125 kW / 170 hp
Acceleration (0–100)
8.4 s
Top speed
222 km/h
Seats
5
Doors
3
CO2 emissions
150 g/km
Kerb weight
1,385 kg
Gross weight
1,810 kg
Max towing weight
1,200 kg
Towing weight (unbraked)
665 kg
First registration
28/07/2008
Last inspection
7/2026

Gearbox
Automatic

Equipment

  • Leather upholstery
  • Parking sensors

Equipment rating

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Asking price: 7,490 €

At market price

Market price estimate 6,300 €

Based on asking prices

Compared to 51 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

How the estimate is built

  • Base value (BMW 120, 2008) 5,590 €
  • Automatic transmission +780 €
  • Low mileage +500 €
  • Sold by a private seller −570 €
  • Market price estimate 6,300 €

No price changes during the tracked period.

Next inspection due around 7/2027

About 11 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 7/2026.

Check with Traficom

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 1 day for sale
7/8/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

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Description from the seller, in Finnish.

Juuri katsastettu ja täysin huollettu Saksasta tuotu auto. Varusteet
  • Täysi M-paketti.
  • Nahkasisustus.
  • Urheiluistuimet säädettävillä sivutuilla.
  • Musta sisäkatto.
  • Kaksialueinen automaatti-ilmastointi.
  • Monitoimiohjauspyörä.
  • Pysäköintitutkat.
  • Penkinlämmittimet.
  • M-alusta.
  • Siniset Angel Eyes -parkkivalot.
  • Xenon-ajovalot.
  • Sumuvalot.
  • Kesä- ja talvirengassarjat (molemmat hyväkuntoiset).
  • Kaksi avainta.
  • Huoltokirja.
P.S. Kaikki lisävarusteet ovat tarkistettavissa auton VIN-koodilla. Lisätietoja saa myös ottamalla yhteyttä minuun. Huollot
  • Jakoketju vaihdettu 105 000 km kohdalla.
  • Juuri vaihdettu uudet jarrulevyt ja jarrupalat. Samalla vaihdettu jarruneste sekä jarrupalojen kulumisanturit.
  • Laaja huolto tehty 131 000 km kohdalla:
  • Vaihteistoon vaihdettu öljyt, suodatin ja tiivisteet.
  • Moottori uudelleentiivistetty.
  • Moottoriin vaihdettu öljyt, öljymääräanturi, tiivisteet sekä öljy-, ilma- ja raitisilmasuodattimet.
  • Tasauspyörästön öljyt vaihdettu.
  • Asennettu uusi katalysaattori sekä uusi kuljettajan turvatyyny.
Ei vikakoodeja. Auto on siisti ja hyvässä teknisessä sekä ulkoisessa kunnossa! Lisätietoja saa mielellään WhatsAppin kautta. Hinnasta voidaan neuvotella.

Frequently asked questions about this car

How much does BMW 120 M-Sport E81 cost?

BMW 120 M-Sport E81 is for sale at 7,490 €.

Is this car well priced?

According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is at market price (estimated market price 6,300 €).

How long has this car been for sale?

The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 07/08/2026.

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 and was first registered on 28/07/2008.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 137,000 km.

When is the car due for its next inspection?

Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 7/2027. 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 automatic.

What features does the car have?

Notable features include Parking sensors, Leather upholstery. The full feature list is on this page.

How much is the car's vehicle tax?

According to maksimi.fi's calculation, vehicle tax is approximately 178 € per year. The estimate is based on the car's fuel type, CO2 emissions and gross weight.

What tyre size fits this car?

The car's original tyre size is 205/55 R16.

Where is BMW 120 M-Sport E81 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.