BMW 1er-Reihe E87 116i, 115 PS, 5-speed manual, rear-wheel drive (2004–2007)

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.

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

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.

Operational	€233
Workshop	€117
Fixed costs (tax, insurance)	€116
Total per month	€466
New-car depreciation (not included)	€47

ADAC figures for 15,000 km a year over 60 months

Listings on mobile.de in this generation with this fuel, gearbox and power.

First registration	Listings	Median price	Median mileage
2007	15	€3,500	174,983 km
2006	146	€2,650	190,000 km
2005	133	€2,455	200,000 km
2004	24	€2,250	187,000 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.

Month	Listings	Median price	Middle half	Median mileage
Nov 2026	318	€2,500	€1,888 – €3,249	192,155 km
Oct 2026	318	€2,500	€1,888 – €3,249	192,155 km

Median asking price at the last snapshot of each month.

All 1 ADAC versions

Version	Power	Production years	Running cost per month
116i	115 PS	2004–2007	€466