The 2008 BMW 318 E90 Sedan Business is a rear-wheel-drive sedan, diesel-powered with a manual gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 2.0 litres and an output of 105 kW (143 hp).

This car is sold via Huutokaupat.com, so the listed 2,900 € (plus a 349 € handling fee) is a starting or reference figure. The current highest bid is 20 €, with 4 bids placed. The auction ends on 15/08/2026. The price is 1,900 € (40%) below maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 4,800 €. The estimate is based on 204 comparable cars. A dealer typically sells this model in about 11 days and a private seller in about 10 days. As the asking price is clearly below the market price, this particular car will likely sell faster than average, in an estimated 10 days.

The odometer reads 280,000 km, which works out at about 15,000 km per year. There are 13 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 Saka, Vaasa.

Basic information

Registration number
SAZ-641
Mileage
280,000 km
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Engine
2.0 l, Diesel
Model year
2008
Gearbox
Manual
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Office fee
349 €
Body type
Sedan
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Colour
Beige
Tyre size
205/55 R16
Wheel size
16″
In traffic use in Finland
13 cars
Steering position
Left-hand
VIN number
WBAVG11030A569843
maksimi.fi ID
172393
Nettiauto ID
15921926

Technical details

Power
105 kW / 143 hp
Acceleration (0–100)
9.3 s
Top speed
210 km/h
Fuel consumption
5.7 l/100 km (urban)
Seats
5
Doors
4
Number of gears
6
Cylinders
4
Turbocharger
Yes
CO2 emissions
123 g/km
Kerb weight
1,505 kg
Gross weight
1,950 kg
Max towing weight
1,600 kg
Towing weight (unbraked)
745 kg
Dimensions (L × W × H)
4,520 × 1,820 × 1,420 mm
Type approval number
e1*2001/116*0308*08

Gearbox
Manual

Equipment

No notable equipment was identified from the listing.

Equipment rating

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Asking price: 2,900 €

Well below market price

Market price estimate 4,800 €

Based on asking prices

Compared to 204 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

How the estimate is built

  • Base value (BMW 318, 2008) 4,250 €
  • Sold by a dealer +550 €
  • Market price estimate 4,800 €

Without a statistically distinct effect in this group: manual transmission, fuel type: diesel.

A dealer typically sells this model in about 11 days and a private seller in about 10 days. As the asking price is clearly below the market price, this particular car will likely sell faster than average, in an estimated 10 days.

No price changes during the tracked period.

Next inspection

A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. The listing has no inspection date, so the due date cannot be estimated.

Check with Traficom

The interval is derived from the model year, because the listing has no first registration date.

Failures in the same model series

3,024 cars of the BMW 3-sarja model series (first registered in 2008) were inspected in 2025. They recorded 3,021 defects leading to a failure, or 99.9 defects per 100 inspections. For cars of the same age nationwide the figure is 75.7. That is more 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 50.6

    1,530 defects·All cars 27.5

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

  2. Brakes 24.2

    731 defects·All cars 20.9

    Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control

  3. Emissions and leaks 9.8

    297 defects·All cars 7.9

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

The remaining 15.3 % of defects fall under other items. Most advisories concerned lights and electrics (1,575). Median mileage 281,000 km.

Sale periods

Saka Finland Oy Vaasa, Pohjanmaa 1 day for sale
13/8/202614/8/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

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Frequently asked questions about this car

How much does BMW 318 E90 Sedan Business cost?

BMW 318 E90 Sedan Business is for sale at 2,900 €.

Is this car well priced?

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

How long has this car been for sale?

The car has been for sale for at least 1 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 13/08/2026.

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 280,000 km.

How often does this model fail its inspection?

In Traficom's statistics, 45.5 % of BMW 3-sarja cars first registered in 2008 failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (3,024 inspections, median mileage 281,000 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 3-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 99.9 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.

How much is the car's vehicle tax?

Vehicle tax is 553 € 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 318 E90 Sedan Business located?

The car is located in Pohjanmaa (Vaasa, 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.