The 2008 BMW 125 A E88 Cabrio is a rear-wheel-drive convertible, petrol-powered with an automatic gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 3.0 litres and an output of 160 kW (218 hp).
The asking price is 12,500 €. maksimi.fi has no price estimate for this car, because there are too few comparable cars.
The odometer reads 186,000 km, which works out at about 10,000 km per year. The car was inspected 4/2026, and the next inspection is due an estimated 4/2027. There are 1 cars of this model variant in traffic use in Finland (Traficom vehicle register).
Running the car costs an estimated:
- Vehicle tax 279 € per year
- Insurance 710 € per year
- Financing instalment 143 € per month
Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 990 € per year.
The original tyre size is 205/50 R17. The seller is a private individual, Seinäjoki.
Basic information
- Registration number
- CGT-246
- Mileage
- 186,000 km
Verify mileage authenticity - Engine
- 3.0 l, Petrol
- Model year
- 2008
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel drive
- Body type
- Convertible
- Vehicle type
- Passenger car
- In traffic use in Finland
- 1 cars
- Steering position
- Left-hand
- VIN number
- WBAUL910X0VF71705
- maksimi.fi ID
- 168026
- Nettiauto ID
- 15913563
Technical details
- Power
- 160 kW / 218 hp
- Torque
- 270 Nm
- Acceleration (0–100)
- 7.4 s
- Seats
- 4
- Doors
- 2
- Number of gears
- 6
- Cylinders
- 6
- Turbocharger
- No
- CO2 emissions
- 195 g/km
- Kerb weight
- 1,615 kg
- Dimensions (L × W × H)
- 4,360 × 1,748 × 1,411 mm
- Last inspection
- 4/2026
- Type approval number
- e1*2001/116*0352*02
- Gearbox
- Automatic
Equipment
No notable equipment was identified from the listing.
Equipment rating
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Asking price: 12,500 €
No price changes during the tracked period.
Next inspection due around 4/2027
About 8 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 4/2026.
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.
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
Sales
No previous sales.
See detailed history data from carVertical: the report covers the car's mileage records, possible damage, previous owners and registrations.
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Frequently asked questions about this car
How much does BMW 125 A E88 Cabrio cost?
BMW 125 A E88 Cabrio is for sale at 12,500 €.
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 2008.
How many kilometres has the car covered?
The car's mileage is 186,000 km.
When is the car due for its next inspection?
Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 4/2027. 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.
How much is the car's vehicle tax?
Vehicle tax is 279 € 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 205/50 R17.
Where is BMW 125 A E88 Cabrio located?
The car is located in Etelä-Pohjanmaa (Seinäjoki, Etelä-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.