2008 BMW 1 Series 1.6 116i M Sport

Overview

• Make: BMW
• Model: 1 Series
• Trim: M Sport
• Version: 1.6 116i M Sport Manual RWD Euro 4 5dr (120 bhp)
• Year: 2008
• Mileage: 114,500 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Hatchback, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 1.6 litres, 120 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Rear-wheel drive
• Colour: Grey
• CO2: 139 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 4, ULEZ compliant

About this car

At 114,500 miles, this 2008 BMW 1 Series M Sport has covered about 24,800 more miles than other 2008 BMW 1 Series cars. The dealer is asking £1,995, which is £606 below the AskCar estimate of £2,601. To work out the AskCar estimate, we analyse UK dealer adverts for 6,999 BMW 1 Series cars across different ages and specifications. We first saw this car advertised 15 days ago. Its asking price has since fallen by £300. The government's MOT record matches its advertised mileage. It is for sale at Newton Carz in Milton Keynes. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 2 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Good value: £606 (23%) under the AskCar estimate of £2,601.

The AskCar estimate is our expected asking price for this car. It uses UK dealer asking prices, accounting for make, model, trim, version, age, mileage, fuel, gearbox, body type, driven wheels, engine size and power. It is an advertised price, not a confirmed sale price.

It draws on 6,999 priced BMW 1 Series adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 2 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2008 BMW 1 Series has been on sale for at least 15 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 18 October 2026 at £2,295. Its asking price is now £1,995, £300 less. The latest price cut was seen on 25 October 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 18 October 2026: £2,295
• 25 October 2026: £1,995

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 2 November 2026: valid until 20 October 2027.

It failed its MOT on 17 October 2026 (nearside front headlamp aim too low) and passed later the same day.

Advisories at the latest test: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all; parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair; rear suspension component covered with underseal.

Mileage at that test: 112,965 miles, which matches the advertised 114,500 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 24,800 miles higher than the median mileage of a 2008 BMW 1 Series on AskCar.