Carsieve BMW 3er-Reihe E90/E91/E92/E93 318i, 129 PS, 6-speed manual, rear-wheel drive (2005–2007)
- Power
- 129 PS (95 kW)
- Engine codes
- N46B20B
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
- Production years
- 2005–2007
- Running cost per month
- €478
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Median price
- €3,300
- Reliability
- 2/5
- DIY
- 1/5
Research for this car
- Generation guide BMW 3 Series E90 (2005-2013): known problems and buying guide
Buy only with engine records. Check the N47 timing chain, N43 injectors and oil use before paying.
Known issues for this car
| Issue | Affects | Typical km | Repair cost | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual clutch and dual-mass flywheel | 6-speed manual | 100,000-250,000 km | 400-600 EUR (Germany, year not stated) | Generation guide |
| N46 valve stem seals and oil burning | N46 petrol | About 80,000 km | From 31,600 RUB (Moscow, 2026, approximate) | Generation guide |
| Valvetronic valve lift | N46, N52 and N55 petrol | About 100,000 km | No confirmed price | Generation guide |
| Suspension arms and bushings | All, rear-drive chassis | 70,000-200,000 km | No confirmed price | Generation guide |
Before you buy this car
From the generation guide
- On the test drive, check the clutch for pedal chatter, slip and shudder. Ask whether the clutch and flywheel were done.
- Check the oil level after the test drive and ask for oil use records. Oil loss with no visible leak points to valve stem seals.
- On an N46, N52 or N55 petrol, check the idle. A strongly hunting idle points to Valvetronic wear.
- Lift the car and check the front control arms and rear bushings for play and cracks. Ask whether pothole damage was repaired.
Running costs
| Operational | €231 |
|---|---|
| Workshop | €117 |
| Fixed costs (tax, insurance) | €130 |
| Total per month | €478 |
| New-car depreciation (not included) | €49 |
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
- 288
- 25th percentile
- €2,350
- Median price
- €3,300
- 75th percentile
- €4,400
- Median mileage
- 195,974 km
- Median first registration
- 2006
- Dealer share
- 25.7%
Check a listing
Prices by first registration
| First registration | Listings | Median price | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 3 | – | – |
| 2007 | 107 | €3,000 | 205,000 km |
| 2006 | 161 | €3,500 | 192,000 km |
| 2005 | 17 | €2,700 | 185,000 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 | 288 | €3,300 | €2,350 – €4,400 | 195,974 km |
| Oct 2026 | 288 | €3,300 | €2,350 – €4,400 | 195,974 km |
Median asking price at the last snapshot of each month.
ADAC versions
All 2 ADAC versions
| Version | Power | Body | Doors | Production years | Running cost per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 318i | 129 PS | Saloon | 4 | 2005–2007 | €486 |
| 318i Touring | 129 PS | Estate | 5 | 2006–2007 | €472 |