Carsieve BMW 1er-Reihe E81/E87/E82/E88 facelift 118i Cabrio, 143 PS, 6-speed manual, rear-wheel drive, convertible (2008–2011)
- Power
- 143 PS (105 kW)
- Engine codes
- N43B20A
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
- Production years
- 2008–2011
- Running cost per month
- €432
- Fuel
- Petrol (98)
- Median price
- €6,450
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N43 ignition coils and injectors | N43 petrol, from 2007 | Not stated | 1,600-2,400 EUR for four injectors (Germany, year not stated) | Generation guide |
| VANOS bolts | Petrol, 2009-2012 builds | Not stated | Not stated | Generation guide |
Before you buy this car
From the generation guide
- Ask for injector and coil work on N43 cars. Misfires or power loss are a warning. Four injectors cost 1,600-2,400 EUR.
- Ask whether the VANOS bolt campaign (REC-005810 in Australia) was done on 2009-2012 petrol cars.
- Check the oil change record. Oil should be changed every 7,000-15,000 km with LL-04 oil.
Running costs
| Operational | €211 |
|---|---|
| Workshop | €115 |
| Fixed costs (tax, insurance) | €106 |
| Total per month | €432 |
| New-car depreciation (not included) | €70 |
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
- 211
- 25th percentile
- €5,000
- Median price
- €6,450
- 75th percentile
- €7,590
- Median mileage
- 157,690 km
- Median first registration
- 2009
- Dealer share
- 36.5%
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Prices by first registration
| First registration | Listings | Median price | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 4 | – | – |
| 2010 | 49 | €6,950 | 130,500 km |
| 2009 | 84 | €6,390 | 157,388 km |
| 2008 | 73 | €6,000 | 165,000 km |
| 2007 | 1 | – | – |
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 | 211 | €6,450 | €5,000 – €7,590 | 157,690 km |
| Oct 2026 | 211 | €6,450 | €5,000 – €7,590 | 157,690 km |
Median asking price at the last snapshot of each month.
ADAC versions
All 2 ADAC versions
| Version | Power | Production years | Running cost per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 118i Cabrio | 143 PS | 2008–2009 | €437 |
| 118i Cabrio | 143 PS | 2009–2011 | €429 |