The 2008 BMW 120 BMW e81 is a rear-wheel-drive coupé, petrol-powered with a manual gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 2.0 litres and an output of 125 kW (170 hp).

The asking price is 5,000 €. That is 1,800 € (26%) below maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 6,800 €. The estimate is based on 53 comparable cars. The chance this car sells within the next 30 days is about 85%.

A dealer typically sells this model in about 11 days and a private seller in about 17 days. As the asking price is clearly below the market price, this particular car will likely sell faster than average, in an estimated 15 days.

The odometer reads 187,700 km, which works out at about 10,000 km per year. The car was inspected 7/2026, and the next inspection is due 29/07/2027.

Notable equipment:

  • Parking sensors

Running the car costs an estimated:

Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 730 € per year.

The original tyre size is 205/55 R16.

The seller is a private individual, Pieksämäki.

The car has been for sale for 2 days since 15/08/2026.

Basic information

Registration number
YLS-413
Mileage
187,700 km
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Engine
2.0 l, Petrol
Model year
2008
Gearbox
Manual
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Body type
Coupé
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Colour
Black
Tyre size
205/55 R16
Wheel size
16″
In traffic use in Finland
1 cars
Steering position
Left-hand
VIN number
WBAUA71070VE62869
maksimi.fi ID
175573
Nettiauto ID
15925666

Technical details

Power
125 kW / 170 hp
Acceleration (0–100)
7.7 s
Fuel consumption
12 l/100 km (urban)
Seats
5
Doors
3
Number of gears
6
Cylinders
4
Turbocharger
No
CO2 emissions
152 g/km
Kerb weight
1,370 kg
Gross weight
1,790 kg
Dimensions (L × W × H)
4,239 × 1,748 × 1,421 mm
Last inspection
7/2026
Type approval number
e1*2001/116*0287*12

Gearbox
Manual

Equipment

  • Parking sensors

Equipment rating

Asking price: 5,000 €

Well below market price

Market price estimate 6,800 €

Based on asking prices

Compared to 53 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

How the estimate is built

  • Base value (BMW 120, 2008) 5,790 €
  • Body type: Coupé +1,330 €
  • Sold by a private seller −320 €
  • Market price estimate 6,800 €

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

As the asking price is clearly below the market price, this particular car will likely sell faster than average, in an estimated 15 days.

No price changes during the tracked period.

Next inspection due 29/07/2027

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.

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The due date comes from the listing description, not from the inspection interval. The 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
  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.

Sale periods

Private seller, Pieksämäki, Etelä-Savo 2 days for sale
15/8/202616/8/202617/8/202618/8/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

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Vehicle tax under the tax tables in force in 2026.

  • Base tax 180 €/yr
  • Driving power tax 0 €/yr
  • Total vehicle tax 180 €/yr

Base tax is based on CO₂ emissions (NEDC), 152 g/km.

Estimated annual insurance cost (liability + comprehensive).

Driver's age 45 yrs
  • Liability insurance240 €/yr
  • Comprehensive310 €/yr
  • Total insurance550 €/yr

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Remember to check tyre condition with the seller.

BMW 1-serie (2007–2009) · 120i. E81 3dr (125kW)

Tyre sizes for this car

  • 205/55 R16 Original
  • 225/35 R19 Recommended
  • 225/40 R18 Recommended
  • 225/45 R17 Recommended
  • 215/55 R16 Recommended

Wheel sizes for this car

16″
17″
18″
19″

Original wheel size: 16″

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Frequently asked questions about this car

Which car has the registration YLS-413?

YLS-413 is a 2008 BMW 120 BMW e81 with 187,700 km on the odometer. It is for sale at 5,000 €.

How much does BMW 120 BMW e81 cost?

BMW 120 BMW e81 is for sale at 5,000 €.

Is this car well priced?

According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is well below market price (estimated market price 6,800 €).

How long has this car been for sale?

The car has been for sale for at least 2 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 15/08/2026.

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 187,700 km.

When is the car due for its next inspection?

According to the listing, the next inspection is due 29/07/2027. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.

How often does this model fail its inspection?

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 a 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 manual.

What features does the car have?

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

How much is the car's vehicle tax?

Vehicle tax is 180 € per year. It consists of the base tax, determined by CO₂ emissions or gross weight, and the driving power 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 120 BMW e81 located?

The car is located in Etelä-Savo (Pieksämäki, Etelä-Savo).

How much does the car cost to keep per year?

The estimate is 730 € per year: vehicle tax 180 €, insurance 550 €. Insurance and energy are estimates; vehicle tax is calculated from the car's own data.

Who is selling this car?

The seller is Private seller (Pieksämäki).

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.