2008 BMW 1 Series 2.0 118i SE

Overview

• Make: BMW
• Model: 1 Series
• Trim: SE
• Version: 2.0 118i SE Manual RWD Euro 4 2dr (141 bhp)
• Year: 2008
• Mileage: 116,000 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Convertible, 2 doors, 4 seats
• Engine: 2.0 litres, 141 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Rear-wheel drive
• Colour: Black
• CO2: 149 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 4, ULEZ compliant

About this car

This 2008 BMW 1 Series is advertised with 116,000 miles, approximately 26,300 above the typical mileage for its age. Its asking price of £1,895 is £409 below the AskCar estimate of £2,304. The AskCar estimate uses 6,999 UK dealer adverts for the BMW 1 Series, with adjustments for age, mileage, trim, engine and other specifications. We first recorded this advert 150 days ago, and its asking price has since fallen by £995. According to the government's MOT record, its advertised mileage is consistent with the latest test. The seller is Doncaster Prestige Motors, based in Doncaster. 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: £409 (17%) under the AskCar estimate of £2,304.

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 petrol 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 150 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 5 June 2026 at £2,890. Its asking price is now £1,895, £995 less. The latest price cut was seen on 12 October 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 6 June 2026: £2,890
• 10 June 2026: £2,495
• 12 October 2026: £1,895

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 2 November 2026: valid until 9 February 2027.

It failed its MOT on 10 February 2026 (nearside front position lamp not working; nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning) and passed later the same day.

Advisories at the latest test: nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; and 6 more.

Mileage at that test: 114,319 miles, which matches the advertised 116,000 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 26,300 miles higher than the median mileage of a 2008 BMW 1 Series on AskCar.

Similar cars

3 other 2008 BMW 1 Series SE 2.0 petrol manual convertibles are for sale at UK dealers, from £2,000 to £3,494, as of 2 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2008 BMW 1 Series SE, 2.0 petrol convertible, silver. Mileage: 99,000 miles. Price: £2,000, £105 more than this car. Dealer: Car Central in Birmingham. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-1-series-2008-4c72d0727cb3
• 2008 BMW 1 Series SE, 2.0 petrol convertible, grey. Mileage: 92,000 miles. Price: £2,950, £1,055 more than this car. Dealer: M Cars in Poole. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-1-series-2008-0e89e5a58070
• 2008 BMW 1 Series SE, 2.0 petrol convertible, silver. Mileage: 72,000 miles. Price: £3,494, £1,599 more than this car. Dealer: Southampton Cars & Vans in Southampton. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-1-series-2008-c10d1db96988