Carsieve BMW 1er-Reihe F40 118i, 140 PS, 6-speed manual (2019–2020)
- Power
- 140 PS (103 kW)
- Engine codes
- B38A15A
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
- Production years
- 2019–2020
- Running cost per month
- €455
- Fuel
- Petrol (98)
- Median price
- €16,900
- Reliability
- 3/5
- DIY
- 2/5
Research for this car
- Generation guide BMW 1 Series F40 (2019-2024): known problems and buying guide
Average risk. Check the timing chain and the 7-speed DCT take-up before you pay.
Known issues for this car
| Issue | Affects | Typical km | Repair cost | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timing chain (B38, B48 and B47) | B38A15A, B38A15F, B48A20A, B48A20E, B47C20B | From about 100,000 km (garage check point) | 1,450-1,890 EUR (B38), 1,690-2,190 EUR (B48), 1,890-2,490 EUR (B47); Germany, 2026, one garage (KFZ Dietrich) | Generation guide |
| B38 petrol carbon build-up | B38A15A, B38A15F | Not stated | No confirmed price | Generation guide |
| Creaks and loose door seals | All F40 | Not stated | No confirmed price | Generation guide |
Before you buy this car
From the generation guide
- Listen for a metallic rattle in the first seconds after a cold start. A BMW-capable scanner reads codes P0008, P0016, P0017 and P0341. Bad result: a rattle, those codes, or no chain history after 100,000 km.
- Check for rough idle and misfire on a cold and a warm start. Ask for fuel and oil history. Bad result: rough idle, misfire or power loss.
- Open and close the rear doors and listen on a bumpy road. Bad result: a creak from the rear passenger area, or seals that come loose.
- Ask a BMW dealer to check open recall campaigns for this VIN. Bad result: an open airbag campaign on a 2020 build.
Running costs
| Operational | €201 |
|---|---|
| Workshop | €110 |
| Fixed costs (tax, insurance) | €144 |
| Total per month | €455 |
| New-car depreciation (not included) | €90 |
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
- 183
- 25th percentile
- €14,999
- Median price
- €16,900
- 75th percentile
- €18,295
- Median mileage
- 71,250 km
- Median first registration
- 2020
- Dealer share
- 62.8%
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Prices by first registration
| First registration | Listings | Median price | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | – | – |
| 2023 | 2 | – | – |
| 2022 | 1 | – | – |
| 2021 | 14 | €17,800 | 47,038 km |
| 2020 | 124 | €16,900 | 72,000 km |
| 2019 | 41 | €16,460 | 77,600 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 | 183 | €16,900 | €14,999 – €18,295 | 71,250 km |
| Oct 2026 | 183 | €16,900 | €14,999 – €18,295 | 71,250 km |
Median asking price at the last snapshot of each month.
ADAC versions
All 5 ADAC versions
| Version | Power | Production years | Running cost per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 118i | 140 PS | 2019–2020 | €450 |
| 118i Advantage | 140 PS | 2019–2020 | €450 |
| 118i Sport Line | 140 PS | 2019–2020 | €455 |
| 118i Luxury Line | 140 PS | 2019–2020 | €455 |
| 118i M Sport | 140 PS | 2019–2020 | €455 |