Carsieve BMW 1er-Reihe E81/E87/E82/E88 facelift 120i, 170 PS, 6-speed manual, rear-wheel drive (2007–2012)
- Power
- 170 PS (125 kW)
- Engine codes
- N43B20A
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
- Production years
- 2007–2012
- Running cost per month
- €459
- Fuel
- Petrol (98)
- Median price
- €5,100
- 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 | €216 |
|---|---|
| Workshop | €112 |
| Fixed costs (tax, insurance) | €131 |
| Total per month | €459 |
| New-car depreciation (not included) | €67 |
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
- 59
- 25th percentile
- €4,200
- Median price
- €5,100
- 75th percentile
- €6,500
- Median mileage
- 166,670 km
- Median first registration
- 2009
- Dealer share
- 28.8%
Check a listing
Prices by first registration
| First registration | Listings | Median price | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 4 | – | – |
| 2010 | 24 | €6,500 | 157,033 km |
| 2009 | 9 | €5,000 | 186,819 km |
| 2008 | 10 | €4,990 | 135,000 km |
| 2007 | 12 | €4,300 | 179,000 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 | 59 | €5,100 | €4,200 – €6,500 | 166,670 km |
| Oct 2026 | 59 | €5,100 | €4,200 – €6,500 | 166,670 km |
Median asking price at the last snapshot of each month.
ADAC versions
All 9 ADAC versions
| Version | Power | Body | Doors | Production years | Running cost per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120i | 170 PS | Hatchback | 5 | 2007–2009 | €460 |
| 120i | 170 PS | Hatchback | 3 | 2007–2009 | €460 |
| 120i | 170 PS | Hatchback | 3 | 2009–2012 | €453 |
| 120i | 170 PS | Hatchback | 5 | 2009–2011 | €451 |
| 120i Edition Lifestyle | 170 PS | Hatchback | 3 | 2009–2012 | €461 |
| 120i Edition Sport | 170 PS | Hatchback | 3 | 2009–2012 | €459 |
| 120i Edition Lifestyle | 170 PS | Hatchback | 5 | 2009–2011 | €459 |
| 120i Edition Sport | 170 PS | Hatchback | 5 | 2009–2011 | €457 |
| 120i Coupé | 170 PS | Coupé | 2 | 2009–2011 | €451 |