2008 BMW 1 Series 2.0 SE

Overview

• Make: BMW
• Model: 1 Series
• Trim: SE
• Version: 2.0 SE Manual RWD 5dr
• Year: 2008
• Mileage: 72,500 miles
• Fuel: Diesel
• Body: Hatchback, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 2.0 litres
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Rear-wheel drive
• Colour: Grey
• CO2: 138 g/km

About this car

With 72,500 miles on the clock, this 2008 BMW 1 Series has done roughly 17,200 fewer miles than a typical 2008 BMW 1 Series. The AskCar estimate for this car is £3,431. It is priced at £4,495, which is £1,064 above that estimate. The AskCar estimate uses UK dealer asking prices, including 7,253 BMW 1 Series adverts, and accounts for the car’s age, mileage and specification. This car was first seen in our listings data 26 days ago. The recorded MOT expired on 13 October 2026, so ask the dealer whether it has been renewed. Its advertised mileage matches the government's MOT record. The seller is Select Cars SW, based in Exeter. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 5 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Above the going rate: £1,064 (31%) over the AskCar estimate of £3,431.

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 7,253 priced BMW 1 Series adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 5 November 2026.

A 2008 BMW 1 Series with the 2.0 diesel engine is typically advertised at £2,500: the median of the 19 for sale on AskCar, as of 5 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2008 BMW 1 Series has been on sale for at least 26 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 10 October 2026 at £4,495. 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 5 November 2026: the latest record we hold ran out on 13 October 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It has had 14 MOTs. The latest, on 13 October 2025, passed.

Advisories at the latest test: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17RF; nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; and 1 more.

Mileage at that test: 68,533 miles, which matches the advertised 72,500 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 17,200 miles lower than the median mileage of a 2008 BMW 1 Series on AskCar.

Similar cars

1 other 2008 BMW 1 Series SE 2.0 diesel manual hatchback is for sale at UK dealers, as of 5 November 2026.

The closest to this car in mileage:

• 2008 BMW 1 Series SE, 2.0 diesel hatchback, grey. Mileage: 136,161 miles. Price: £1,495, £3,000 less than this car. Dealer: Pegasus Cars Sale in Stourbridge. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/bmw-1-series-2008-1028261d10ca