2008 BMW 1 Series 2.0 118d SE

Overview

• Make: BMW
• Model: 1 Series
• Trim: SE
• Version: 2.0 118d SE Manual RWD Euro 4 2dr (141 bhp)
• Year: 2008
• Mileage: 116,500 miles
• Fuel: Diesel
• Body: Convertible, 2 doors, 4 seats
• Engine: 2.0 litres, 141 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Rear-wheel drive
• Colour: Grey
• CO2: 129 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 4

About this car

This 2008 BMW 1 Series has covered 116,500 miles, around 26,800 more miles than is typical for its age. Priced at £2,490, it is advertised £125 above the AskCar estimate of £2,365. The AskCar estimate draws on 6,999 BMW 1 Series adverts across the UK, adjusting for age, mileage, trim, engine and other specifications. This car was first seen in our listings data 92 days ago. The recorded MOT expired on 18 August 2026, so ask the dealer whether it has been renewed. We checked its advertised mileage against the government's MOT record, and they match. It is advertised by Car 4 U in Luton. 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

Fair price: £125 (5%) over the AskCar estimate of £2,365.

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.

A 2008 BMW 1 Series with the 2.0 diesel engine is typically advertised at £3,000: the median of the 20 for sale on AskCar, as of 2 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2008 BMW 1 Series has been on sale for at least 92 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 2 August 2026 at £2,490. Its asking price has not changed.

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 2 November 2026: the latest record we hold ran out on 18 August 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It has had 19 MOTs. The latest, on 21 July 2025, passed.

Advisories at the latest test: front brake hose slightly deteriorated both; rear brake hose slightly deteriorated both from metal pipe to caliper; nearside front lower anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play.

Mileage at that test: 113,530 miles, which matches the advertised 116,500 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 26,800 miles higher than the median mileage of a 2008 BMW 1 Series on AskCar.

Similar cars

2 other 2008 BMW 1 Series SE 2.0 diesel manual convertibles are for sale at UK dealers, from £1,790 to £3,489, as of 2 November 2026.

The 2 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2008 BMW 1 Series SE, 2.0 diesel convertible, grey. Mileage: 129,720 miles. Price: £1,790, £700 less than this car. Dealer: Fenland Budget Motors in Whittlesey. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-1-series-2008-fd783de8ff29
• 2008 BMW 1 Series SE, 2.0 diesel convertible, silver. Mileage: 90,000 miles. Price: £3,489, £999 more than this car. Dealer: Grand Motors in Stockport. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-1-series-2008-3b40134c11a3