The 2009 BMW 118 is a rear-wheel-drive hatchback, 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 4,250 €. That is in line with maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 4,400 €. The estimate is based on 50 comparable cars. Cars of this model typically sell in about 10 days whether the seller is a dealer or a private seller.

The odometer reads 309,000 km, which works out at about 18,000 km per year. The estimated inspection deadline of 6/2026 has already passed.

Notable equipment:

  • Leather upholstery

Running the car costs an estimated:

Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 790 € per year.

The original tyre size is 195/55 R16. The seller is Auto-Lahti, Lahti.

Basic information

Registration number
FLY-415
Mileage
309,000 km
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Engine
2.0 l, Petrol
Model year
2009
Gearbox
Manual
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Body type
Hatchback
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Colour
Grey
Steering position
Left-hand
maksimi.fi ID
34099
Nettiauto ID
15428876

Technical details

Power
105 kW / 143 hp
Seats
5
Doors
5
First registration
14/01/2009
Last inspection
6/2025

Gearbox
Manual

Equipment

  • Leather upholstery

Equipment rating

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Asking price: 4,250 €

At market price

Market price estimate 4,400 €

Based on asking prices

Compared to 50 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

How the estimate is built

  • Base value (BMW 118, 2009) 3,310 €
  • Fuel type: Petrol +810 €
  • Sold by a dealer +280 €
  • Market price estimate 4,400 €

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

Cars of this model typically sell in about 10 days whether the seller is a dealer or a private seller.

0 €2,000 €4,000 €6,000 €6/7/202619/7/202631/7/202612/8/2026
DatePriceChange
06/07/20260 €
05/08/20264,250 €+4,250 €

The inspection period appears to have expired

The estimated due date was 6/2026, about 2 months ago. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 6/2025.

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The car may have been inspected after the listing was posted, or taken off the road, in which case the inspection requirement does not run.

Failures in the same model series

590 cars of the BMW 1-sarja model series (first registered in 2009) were inspected in 2025. They recorded 424 defects leading to a failure, or 71.9 defects per 100 inspections. For cars of the same age nationwide the figure is 64.3. 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 38.3

    226 defects·All cars 25.4

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

  2. Brakes 19.8

    117 defects·All cars 17.8

    Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control

  3. Emissions and leaks 5.1

    30 defects·All cars 6

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

The remaining 12 % of defects fall under other items. Most advisories concerned lights and electrics (222). Median mileage 224,000 km.

Figures describe the BMW 1-sarja model series first registered in 2009, not this individual car, and count defects rather than cars. Source: Traficom.

Sale periods

Auto-Lahti Ky, Lahti, Päijät-Häme 39 days for sale
4/7/202617/7/202630/7/202612/8/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

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Description from the seller, in Finnish.

TÄSTÄ PIENILLÄ KK-ERILLÄ LUOTTOKELPOISELLE. AJOLTAAN LÄHES TÄYDELLINEN, EI MITÄÄN HUOMAUTTAMISTA, TÄYSIN RUOSTEENTON SEKÄ SIISTI SISÄLTÄKIN. KESÄRENKAAT HYVÄKUNTOISET ALUILLA JA TALVEKSI KITKARENKAAT KOHTUU KUNTOISET ALUILLA. EI VAIHDETTAVAA JAKOHIHNAA, KETJUKONE. UUSITTU PUOLAT, JOSTA ON KUITTI JA TULPAT UUSITTU ITSE. VENTTIILIKOPPA JA TIIVISTE ON UUSITTU, HUOHOTIN ON KIINTEÄNÄ KOPASSA, JOSTA ON KUITTI! ILMASTOINTI VAATII HUOLLON, JÄRJESTELMÄSSÄ OLI IHAN VÄHÄN PAINETTA, EI TOIMI KUN VAATII NOIN 7kg PAINETTA. AKKU ON UUSITTU 10/2025, ÖLJYPISTE HIRSIMETSÄNTIE. OLLUT EDELLISELLÄ N. 5 VUOTTA. KATSASTUS ON VOIMASSA 4.8.2027 ASTI. TUOTU MUUTTOAUTONA 2016 VUONNA HOLLANNISTA.

Source: Nettiauto

Frequently asked questions about this car

How much does BMW 118 cost?

BMW 118 is for sale at 4,250 €.

Is this car well priced?

According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is at market price (estimated market price 4,400 €).

How long has this car been for sale?

The car has been for sale for at least 39 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 04/07/2026.

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 2009 and was first registered on 14/01/2009.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 309,000 km.

When is the car due for its next inspection?

Based on the listing data, the inspection period ended around 6/2026. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.

How often does this model fail its inspection?

In Traficom's statistics, 37.3 % of BMW 1-sarja cars first registered in 2009 failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (590 inspections, median mileage 224,000 km). Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.

How common is a 2009 BMW in Finland?

On 30/06/2026 there were 4,284 BMW passenger cars first used in 2009 in traffic use in Finland. That is 5.4 % of all cars first used that year, making it the 7th most common brand of that year among 33 brands. The most common fuel type among them is diesel (70.4 %). 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 2009, defects leading to a failure in 2025 inspections came most often from: axles and suspension, brakes, emissions and leaks. That is 71.9 defects per 100 inspections, against 64.3 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 Leather upholstery. The full feature list is on this page.

How much is the car's vehicle tax?

Vehicle tax is 247 € 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 118 located?

The car is located in Päijät-Häme (Lahti, Päijät-Häme).

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.