The 2004 BMW 318 318i is a rear-wheel-drive sedan, petrol-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 1,700 €. That is 1,100 € (39%) below maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 2,800 €. The estimate is based on 94 comparable cars. The chance this car sells within the next 30 days is about 80%.

Cars of this model typically sell in about 11 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 10 days.

The odometer reads 278,000 km, which works out at about 13,000 km per year. The car was inspected 11/2025, and the next inspection is due an estimated 11/2026.

Notable equipment:

  • Fuel-operated parking heater

Running the car costs an estimated:

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

The original tyre size is 205/55 R16.

The seller is a private individual, Oulu.

The car has been for sale for 1 day since 18/08/2026.

Basic information

Registration number
VRG-870
Mileage
278,000 km
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Engine
2.0 l, Petrol
Model year
2004
Gearbox
Manual
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Body type
Sedan
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Colour
Blue
Tyre size
205/55 R16
Wheel size
16″
Keys
1
In traffic use in Finland
1 cars
Steering position
Left-hand
VIN number
WBAEY71060KS56618
maksimi.fi ID
179148
Nettiauto ID
15930043

Technical details

Power
105 kW / 143 hp
Fuel consumption
10.4 l/100 km (urban)
Seats
5
Doors
4
Cylinders
4
Turbocharger
No
CO2 emissions
180 g/km
Kerb weight
1,395 kg
Gross weight
1,820 kg
Max towing weight
1,400 kg
Towing weight (unbraked)
680 kg
Dimensions (L × W × H)
4,470 × 1,740 × 1,420 mm
First registration
06/08/2004
Last inspection
11/2025
Type approval number
e1*98/14*0097*16

Gearbox
Manual

Equipment

  • Fuel-operated parking heater

Equipment rating

Asking price: 1,700 €

Well below market price

Market price estimate 2,800 €

Based on asking prices

Compared to 94 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

How the estimate is built

  • Base value (BMW 318, 2004) 2,880 €
  • Sold by a private seller −80 €
  • Market price estimate 2,800 €

Without a statistically distinct effect in this group: manual transmission.

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 due around 11/2026

About 3 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 11/2025.

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Failure rate among cars of the same age

Of 21-year-old petrol passenger cars, 45.6% failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (74,373 inspections, median mileage 251,000 km).

Sale periods

Private seller, Oulu, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa 1 day for sale
18/8/202619/8/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

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Vehicle tax under the tax tables in force in 2026.

  • Base tax 222 €/yr
  • Driving power tax 0 €/yr
  • Total vehicle tax 222 €/yr

Base tax is based on CO₂ emissions (NEDC), 180 g/km.

Estimated annual insurance cost (liability + comprehensive).

Driver's age 45 yrs
  • Liability insurance230 €/yr
  • Comprehensive260 €/yr
  • Total insurance490 €/yr

≈ 41 €/mo

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Remember to check tyre condition with the seller.

BMW 3-serie (1998–2007) · 318i. E46 sedan (105kW)

Tyre sizes for this car

  • 205/55 R16 Original
  • 285/25 R20 Recommended
  • 235/30 R20 Recommended
  • 265/30 R19 Recommended
  • 235/35 R19 Recommended
  • 255/35 R18 Recommended
  • 225/40 R18 Recommended
  • 245/40 R17 Recommended
  • 225/45 R17 Recommended
  • 205/50 R17 Recommended
  • 195/65 R15 Recommended

Wheel sizes for this car

15″
16″
17″
18″
19″
20″

Original wheel size: 16″

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Frequently asked questions about this car

Which car has the registration VRG-870?

VRG-870 is a 2004 BMW 318 318i with 278,000 km on the odometer. It is for sale at 1,700 €.

How much does BMW 318 318i cost?

BMW 318 318i is for sale at 1,700 €.

Is this car well priced?

According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is well below market price (estimated market price 2,800 €).

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 18/08/2026.

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 2004 and was first registered on 06/08/2004.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 278,000 km.

When is the car due for its next inspection?

Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 11/2026. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.

How common is a 2004 BMW in Finland?

On 30/06/2026 there were 2,667 BMW passenger cars first used in 2004 in traffic use in Finland. That is 3.5 % of all cars first used that year, making it the 10th most common brand of that year among 34 brands. The most common fuel type among them is petrol (58.6 %). The figure is a snapshot of the whole fleet, not the number of cars for sale.

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 Fuel-operated parking heater. The full feature list is on this page.

How much is the car's vehicle tax?

Vehicle tax is 222 € 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 318 318i located?

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

How much does the car cost to keep per year?

The estimate is 712 € per year: vehicle tax 222 €, insurance 490 €. 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 (Oulu).

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.