Carsieve BMW 1er-Reihe E81/E87/E82/E88 facelift 116i, 115 PS, 6-speed manual, rear-wheel drive (2007)
- Power
- 115 PS (85 kW)
- Engine codes
- N45B16A
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
- Production years
- 2007
- Running cost per month
- €479
- Fuel
- Petrol (98)
- Median price
- €2,950
- Reliability
- 3/5
- DIY
- 2/5
Research for this car
- Generation guide BMW 1 Series E87 (2004-2013): known problems and buying guide
A workable small hatch. Buy only with proof of timing chain work, recall repairs and a cold-start check.
Known issues for this car
| Issue | Affects | Typical km | Repair cost | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N45 and N46 timing chain | N45 and N46 petrol, to 2007 | Not stated | 1,200-1,800 EUR incl. labour (Germany, year not stated) | Generation guide |
Before you buy this car
From the generation guide
- On N45 and N46 cars built to 2007, listen for a cold rattle. Ask for chain, tensioner and guide rail work done together. Chain work costs 1,200-1,800 EUR.
- Check the oil change record. Oil should be changed every 7,000-15,000 km with LL-04 oil.
Running costs
| Operational | €242 |
|---|---|
| Workshop | €121 |
| Fixed costs (tax, insurance) | €116 |
| Total per month | €479 |
| New-car depreciation (not included) | €48 |
ADAC figures for 15,000 km a year over 60 months
Market
Listings on mobile.de in this generation with this fuel, gearbox and power.
- Listings
- 57
- 25th percentile
- €2,300
- Median price
- €2,950
- 75th percentile
- €4,000
- Median mileage
- 190,000 km
- Median first registration
- 2007
- Dealer share
- 12.3%
Check a listing
Prices by first registration
| First registration | Listings | Median price | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | – | – |
| 2010 | 5 | €2,950 | 178,920 km |
| 2009 | 4 | – | – |
| 2008 | 5 | €1,700 | 176,000 km |
| 2007 | 42 | €2,850 | 190,000 km |
Medians only for years with at least 5 listings. Many cars are first registered after production ends, so years can run past the build years.
Price history
| Month | Listings | Median price | Middle half | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | 57 | €2,950 | €2,300 – €4,000 | 190,000 km |
| Oct 2026 | 57 | €2,950 | €2,300 – €4,000 | 190,000 km |
Median asking price at the last snapshot of each month.
ADAC versions
All 1 ADAC versions
| Version | Power | Production years | Running cost per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 116i | 115 PS | 2007 | €479 |