Carsieve BMW 1er-Reihe E87 118i, 129 PS, 5-speed manual, rear-wheel drive (2004–2007)
- Power
- 129 PS (95 kW)
- Engine codes
- N46B20B
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
- Production years
- 2004–2007
- Running cost per month
- €468
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Median price
- €2,690
- 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 |
| N46 oil leaks | N46 petrol, 118i and 120i to 2007 | Not stated | 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.
- Look under the valve cover and oil pan of N46 cars for wet oil. Any leak is a repair item.
- Check the oil change record. Oil should be changed every 7,000-15,000 km with LL-04 oil.
Running costs
| Operational | €227 |
|---|---|
| Workshop | €117 |
| Fixed costs (tax, insurance) | €124 |
| Total per month | €468 |
| New-car depreciation (not included) | €50 |
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
- 90
- 25th percentile
- €1,990
- Median price
- €2,690
- 75th percentile
- €3,490
- Median mileage
- 195,000 km
- Median first registration
- 2006
- Dealer share
- 21.1%
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Prices by first registration
| First registration | Listings | Median price | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 3 | – | – |
| 2007 | 14 | €2,650 | 185,000 km |
| 2006 | 46 | €2,800 | 206,000 km |
| 2005 | 27 | €2,300 | 192,000 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 | 90 | €2,690 | €1,990 – €3,490 | 195,000 km |
| Oct 2026 | 90 | €2,690 | €1,990 – €3,490 | 195,000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 118i | 129 PS | 2004–2007 | €468 |