BMW 2er-Reihe Active/Gran Tourer F45/F46 facelift 218i Gran Tourer, 140 PS, 6-speed manual (2018–2020)
- Power
- 140 PS (103 kW)
- Engine codes
- B38A15A
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
- Production years
- 2018–2020
- Running cost per month
- €474
- Fuel
- Petrol (98)
- Median price
- €14,310
- Reliability
- 2/5
- DIY
- 2/5
Research for this car
- Generation guide BMW 2 Series Active Tourer F45 and Gran Tourer F46 (2014-2022): known problems and buying guide
A roomy family MPV with real weak spots, so prefer a well-serviced car and check the petrol timing chain, the diesel EGR system and the gearbox first.
Known issues for this car
| Issue | Affects | Typical km | Repair cost | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timing chain (B38, B48 and B47) | B38A15A/B38A15F, B48A20A/B48A20B, B47C20B | B38/B48 from 100,000 km; B47 from 200,000 km | 1,450-1,890 EUR (B38), 1,690-2,190 EUR (B48), 1,890-2,490 EUR (B47); diagnosis 89-149 EUR (Germany, 2026, KFZ Dietrich) | Generation guide |
Before you buy this car
From the generation guide
- Cold start: listen for a metallic rattle. A BMW-capable scanner reads the chain adaptation and codes P0008, P0016, P0017, P0341. Bad result: a rattle, a chain check overdue after 100,000 km, or no chain record.
- Ask a BMW dealer to check open campaigns for the VIN. Bad result: an open campaign.
Running costs
| Operational | €220 |
|---|---|
| Workshop | €103 |
| Fixed costs (tax, insurance) | €151 |
| Total per month | €474 |
| New-car depreciation (not included) | €74 |
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
- 81
- 25th percentile
- €12,600
- Median price
- €14,310
- 75th percentile
- €15,750
- Median mileage
- 86,000 km
- Median first registration
- 2019
- Dealer share
- 79%
Check a listing
Prices by first registration
| First registration | Listings | Median price | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | – | – |
| 2020 | 19 | €15,500 | 75,000 km |
| 2019 | 36 | €13,990 | 87,740 km |
| 2018 | 25 | €12,990 | 88,900 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 | 81 | €14,310 | €12,600 – €15,750 | 86,000 km |
| Oct 2026 | 81 | €14,310 | €12,600 – €15,750 | 86,000 km |
Median asking price at the last snapshot of each month.
ADAC versions
All 20 ADAC versions
| Version | Power | Production years | Running cost per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 218i Active Tourer | 140 PS | 2018–2019 | €474 |
| 218i Active Tourer Advantage | 140 PS | 2018–2019 | €477 |
| 218i Active Tourer Sport Line | 140 PS | 2018–2019 | €470 |
| 218i Active Tourer Luxury Line | 140 PS | 2018–2019 | €470 |
| 218i Active Tourer M Sport | 140 PS | 2018–2019 | €473 |
| 218i Active Tourer | 140 PS | 2019–2020 | €474 |
| 218i Active Tourer Advantage | 140 PS | 2019–2020 | €477 |
| 218i Active Tourer Sport Line | 140 PS | 2019–2020 | €470 |
| 218i Active Tourer Luxury Line | 140 PS | 2019–2020 | €470 |
| 218i Active Tourer M Sport | 140 PS | 2019–2020 | €473 |
| 218i Gran Tourer Advantage | 140 PS | 2018–2019 | €484 |
| 218i Gran Tourer Sport Line | 140 PS | 2018–2019 | €480 |
| 218i Gran Tourer Luxury Line | 140 PS | 2018–2019 | €480 |
| 218i Gran Tourer M Sport | 140 PS | 2018–2019 | €480 |
| 218i Gran Tourer | 140 PS | 2018–2019 | €484 |
| 218i Gran Tourer | 140 PS | 2019–2020 | €484 |
| 218i Gran Tourer Advantage | 140 PS | 2019–2020 | €484 |
| 218i Gran Tourer Sport Line | 140 PS | 2019–2020 | €480 |
| 218i Gran Tourer Luxury Line | 140 PS | 2019–2020 | €480 |
| 218i Gran Tourer M Sport | 140 PS | 2019–2020 | €480 |