The 2008 BMW 118 is a rear-wheel-drive hatchback, diesel-powered with a manual gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 2.0 litres and an output of 105 kW (143 hp).
The asking price is 2,990 €. That is 1,410 € (32%) below maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 4,400 €. The estimate is based on 48 comparable cars. The asking price has been reduced once, by 510 € from the original 3,500 €. Cars of this model typically sell in about 10 days whether the seller is a dealer or a private seller. As the asking price is clearly below the market price, this particular car will likely sell faster than average, in an estimated 9 days.
The odometer reads 183,000 km, which works out at about 10,000 km per year. The car was inspected 7/2026, and the next inspection is due an estimated 7/2027.
- Tow bar
- Parking sensors
Running the car costs an estimated:
- Vehicle tax 628 € per year
- Insurance 510 € per year
- Financing instalment 63 € per month
Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 1,140 € per year.
The original tyre size is 195/55 R16. The seller is a private individual, Eura.
Basic information
- Registration number
- BVV-817
- Mileage
- 183,000 km
Verify mileage authenticity - Engine
- 2.0 l, Diesel
- Model year
- 2008
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel drive
- Body type
- Hatchback
- Vehicle type
- Passenger car
- Colour
- Silver
- Steering position
- Left-hand
- maksimi.fi ID
- 162316
- Nettiauto ID
- 15920864
Technical details
- Power
- 105 kW / 143 hp
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Kerb weight
- 1,395 kg
- Dimensions (L × W × H)
- 4,240 × 1,750 × 1,421 mm
- Last inspection
- 7/2026
- Gearbox
- Manual
Equipment
- Parking sensors
- Tow bar
Equipment rating
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Asking price: 2,990 €
Cars of this model typically sell in about 10 days whether the seller is a dealer or a private seller. As the asking price is clearly below the market price, this particular car will likely sell faster than average, in an estimated 9 days.
- Private seller · 8/8/–11/8/2026
- Private seller · 13/8/2026
| Date | Price | Change | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/08/2026 | 3,500 € | – | Private seller |
| 11/08/2026 | 2,990 € | −510 € | Private seller |
| 13/08/2026 | 2,990 € | – | Private seller |
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 TraficomThe 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
- Axles and suspension 31.3
Front and rear axles, springs and dampers, tyres and wheels
- Brakes 21.2
Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control
- Emissions and leaks 7.4
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.
Sale periods
sale
Sales
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Time on market | Seller |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/08/2026 | 2,990 € from 3,500 € (−510 €) | 183,000 km | 2 days | Private seller, Rauma, Satakunta |
Listing changes
| Date | What | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 13/08/2026 | Seller changed | Private seller, Rauma, Satakunta → Private seller, Eura, Satakunta |
| 11/08/2026 | Asking price | 3,500 € → 2,990 € |
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 carVerticalListing – Private seller, tracked since 13/08/2026
Description from the seller, in Finnish.
Source: Nettiauto
Frequently asked questions about this car
How much does BMW 118 cost?
BMW 118 is for sale at 2,990 €.
Is this car well priced?
According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is well below market price (estimated market price 4,400 €).
How long has this car been for sale?
The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 13/08/2026.
Has the price been reduced?
Yes. The asking price is 510 € below the original listing price.
Has this car been on the market before?
Yes: this car has one earlier completed sale on record. It was last sold on 11/08/2026 for 2,990 €.
What model year is the car?
The car is model year 2008.
How many kilometres has the car covered?
The car's mileage is 183,000 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 diesel and the gearbox is manual.
What features does the car have?
Notable features include Tow bar, Parking sensors. The full feature list is on this page.
How much is the car's vehicle tax?
Vehicle tax is 628 € 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 195/55 R16.
Where is BMW 118 located?
The car is located in Satakunta (Eura, Satakunta).
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.