Carsieve BMW 1er-Reihe F20/F21 facelift 118i, 136 PS, 6-speed manual, rear-wheel drive (2015–2017)
- Power
- 136 PS (100 kW)
- Engine codes
- B38B15A
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
- Production years
- 2015–2017
- Running cost per month
- €436
- Fuel
- Petrol (98)
- Median price
- €9,990
- Reliability
- 3/5
- DIY
- 2/5
Research for this car
- Generation guide BMW 1 Series F20 (2011-2019): known problems and buying guide
A workable used car with known weak spots. Prefer a 2016 or later car with a full service record, and check the timing chain and steering first.
Known issues for this car
| Issue | Affects | Typical km | Repair cost | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water in the footwell | All cars | Not stated | KFZ Dietrich gives 1,500-3,500 EUR for the damage that follows (Germany, year not stated) | Generation guide |
| Electric steering rack (EPS) | All cars | Not stated | KFZ Dietrich gives 320-1,480 EUR (Germany, year not stated) | Generation guide |
| Suspension bushings, shocks and ball joints | All cars | 50,000-140,000 km | KFZ Dietrich gives 480-820 EUR front, 540-880 EUR rear, M Sport bushings with alignment (Germany, year not stated) | Generation guide |
| B38 crankshaft thrust bearing | B38B15A (116i, 118i), manual gearbox, built before April 2015 | 30,000-100,000 km | No confirmed price | Generation guide |
Before you buy this car
From the generation guide
- Lift the floor mats and press the carpet in both front footwells. Bad result: damp carpet, a musty smell, or rust on the floor.
- Drive slowly and check the steering for stiffness, noise or play around the centre. A scanner reads the steering fault codes. Bad result: a steering warning lamp, a pull, or no record of steering work.
- Lift the car and check the joints and shocks by hand. Bad result: play in the joints, leaking shocks or knocks over bumps.
- Check the build date. Bad result: a manual B38 built before April 2015, with no proof that the crankshaft bearing was checked or replaced.
- Ask a BMW dealer to check open recall campaigns for the car's VIN. Bad result: an open campaign for the steering, starter, brake booster or seat backrest.
Running costs
| Operational | €178 |
|---|---|
| Workshop | €112 |
| Fixed costs (tax, insurance) | €146 |
| Total per month | €436 |
| 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
- 207
- 25th percentile
- €8,500
- Median price
- €9,990
- 75th percentile
- €11,790
- Median mileage
- 127,155 km
- Median first registration
- 2016
- Dealer share
- 37.2%
Check a listing
Prices by first registration
| First registration | Listings | Median price | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 59 | €10,990 | 118,000 km |
| 2016 | 101 | €9,999 | 127,155 km |
| 2015 | 47 | €8,699 | 138,996 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 | 207 | €9,990 | €8,500 – €11,790 | 127,155 km |
| Oct 2026 | 207 | €9,990 | €8,500 – €11,790 | 127,155 km |
Median asking price at the last snapshot of each month.
ADAC versions
All 10 ADAC versions
| Version | Power | Doors | Production years | Running cost per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 118i | 136 PS | 3 | 2015–2017 | €436 |
| 118i Advantage | 136 PS | 3 | 2015–2017 | €436 |
| 118i Urban Line | 136 PS | 3 | 2015–2017 | €422 |
| 118i Sport Line | 136 PS | 3 | 2015–2017 | €422 |
| 118i M Sport | 136 PS | 3 | 2015–2017 | €448 |
| 118i | 136 PS | 5 | 2015–2017 | €436 |
| 118i Advantage | 136 PS | 5 | 2015–2017 | €436 |
| 118i Urban Line | 136 PS | 5 | 2015–2017 | €422 |
| 118i Sport Line | 136 PS | 5 | 2015–2017 | €422 |
| 118i M Sport | 136 PS | 5 | 2015–2017 | €448 |