2008 BMW 1 Series 1.6 116i SE

Overview

• Make: BMW
• Model: 1 Series
• Trim: SE
• Version: 1.6 116i SE Steptronic RWD Euro 4 5dr (122 bhp)
• Year: 2008
• Mileage: 81,800 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Hatchback, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 1.6 litres, 122 bhp
• Gearbox: Automatic (Steptronic)
• Drive: Rear-wheel drive
• Colour: Grey
• CO2: 152 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 4, ULEZ compliant

About this car

At 81,800 miles, this 2008 BMW 1 Series has covered about 7,900 fewer miles than other 2008 BMW 1 Series cars. Its asking price of £3,740 is £489 above the AskCar estimate of £3,251. 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. We first recorded this advert 126 days ago, and its asking price has since fallen by £240. Its advertised mileage matches the government's MOT record. It is advertised by House of Cars in Slough. 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: £489 (15%) over the AskCar estimate of £3,251.

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.

Time on sale

This 2008 BMW 1 Series has been on sale for at least 126 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 2 July 2026 at £3,980. Its asking price is now £3,740, £240 less. The latest price cut was seen on 17 July 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 2 July 2026: £3,980
• 11 July 2026: £3,740
• 17 July 2026: £3,480
• 18 July 2026: £3,740

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 5 November 2026: valid until 24 May 2027.

It has had 19 MOTs. The latest, on 25 May 2026, passed.

Advisories at the latest test: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

Mileage at that test: 82,224 miles, which matches the advertised 81,800 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 7,900 miles lower than the median mileage of a 2008 BMW 1 Series on AskCar.