The 2005 BMW 116 116i 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 85 kW (116 hp).

The asking price is 2,300 €. That is 1,100 € (32%) below maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 3,400 €. The estimate is based on 55 comparable cars. A dealer typically sells this model in about 10 days and a private seller in about 7 days. As the asking price is clearly below the market price, this particular car will likely sell faster than average, in an estimated 6 days.

The odometer reads 190,700 km. The car was inspected 7/2026, and the next inspection is due an estimated 7/2027. There are 43 cars of this model variant in traffic use in Finland (Traficom vehicle register).

Notable equipment:

  • Tow bar

Running the car costs an estimated:

Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 710 € per year.

The original tyre size is 195/55 R16. The seller is a private individual, Oulu.

Basic information

Registration number
HNF-872
Mileage
190,700 km
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Engine
1.6 l, Petrol
Model year
2005
Gearbox
Manual
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Body type
Hatchback
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Colour
Blue
In traffic use in Finland
43 cars
Steering position
Left-hand
VIN number
WBAUF11070PT51674
maksimi.fi ID
167537
Nettiauto ID
15914607

Technical details

Power
85 kW / 116 hp
Seats
5
Doors
4
Number of gears
5
Cylinders
4
Turbocharger
No
Kerb weight
1,320 kg
Gross weight
1,745 kg
Dimensions (L × W × H)
4,230 × 1,750 × 1,430 mm
First registration
27/05/2025
Last inspection
7/2026
Type approval number
e1*2001/116*0287*09

Gearbox
Manual

Equipment

  • Tow bar

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Asking price: 2,300 €

Well below market price

Market price estimate 3,400 €

Based on asking prices

Compared to 55 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

How the estimate is built

  • Base value (BMW 116, 2005) 3,660 €
  • Sold by a private seller −260 €
  • Market price estimate 3,400 €

A dealer typically sells this model in about 10 days and a private seller in about 7 days. As the asking price is clearly below the market price, this particular car will likely sell faster than average, in an estimated 6 days.

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

The car was registered in Finland later than its model year, which is typical of an imported car. The inspection interval runs from the original date of first use, so it is derived from the model year.

Failures in the same model series

471 cars of the BMW 1-sarja model series (first registered in 2005) were inspected in 2025. They recorded 435 defects leading to a failure, or 92.4 defects per 100 inspections. For cars of the same age nationwide the figure is 93. That is about as many defects as in cars of the same age on average.

Causes of failures, defects per 100 inspections

  • This model series
  • All cars
  1. Axles and suspension 34.6

    163 defects·All cars 27.6

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

  2. Brakes 30.8

    145 defects·All cars 27.7

    Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control

  3. Emissions and leaks 9.6

    45 defects·All cars 12.8

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

The remaining 18.9 % of defects fall under other items. Most advisories concerned lights and electrics (229). Median mileage 254,000 km.

Figures describe the BMW 1-sarja model series first registered in 2005, not this individual car, and count defects rather than cars. Source: Traficom.

Sale periods

Private seller, Oulu, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa 1 day for sale
11/8/202612/8/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

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Description from the seller, in Finnish.

Juuri katsastettu, siistikuntoinen 1-sarjan bemari. Kahdet renkaat, kesärenkailla ajaa vielä tämän kesän, hyväkuntoiset talvirenkaat. Jakopää huollettu 180tkm, tuoreeltaan korjattu VANOS. Lämpimänä vaikuttaa savuttavan, ei aiheuttanut merkintöjä katsastuksessa. Vaihtoja voi ehdottaa käsivaihteisiin neliovisiin bensalla kulkeviin.

Frequently asked questions about this car

How much does BMW 116 116i cost?

BMW 116 116i is for sale at 2,300 €.

Is this car well priced?

According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is well below market price (estimated market price 3,400 €).

How long has this car been for sale?

The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 11/08/2026.

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 2005 and was first registered on 27/05/2025.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 190,700 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, 47.1 % of BMW 1-sarja cars first registered in 2005 failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (471 inspections, median mileage 254,000 km). Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.

How common is a 2005 BMW in Finland?

On 30/06/2026 there were 3,490 BMW passenger cars first used in 2005 in traffic use in Finland. That is 3.8 % of all cars first used that year, making it the 9th most common brand of that year among 34 brands. The most common fuel type among them is petrol (53.7 %). 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 2005, defects leading to a failure in 2025 inspections came most often from: axles and suspension, brakes, emissions and leaks. That is 92.4 defects per 100 inspections, against 93 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.

What features does the car have?

Notable features include Tow bar. 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 195/55 R16.

Where is BMW 116 116i located?

The car is located in Pohjois-Pohjanmaa (Oulu, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa).

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.