The 2005 BMW 118d Business is a rear-wheel-drive hatchback, diesel-powered with a manual gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 2.0 litres and an output of 90 kW (122 hp). The car is imported. Used imports of this make totalled 11,234 cars in 2023–2025, 34 of them 2005 cars.

The asking price is 3,900 €. That is in line with bilbil.fi's estimated market price of 3,900 €. The estimate is based on 62 comparable cars. The chance this car sells within the next 30 days is about 56%.

A dealer typically sells this model in about 16 days and a private seller in about 20 days.

The odometer reads 242,000 km, which works out at about 11,000 km per year. The car was inspected 8/2026, and the next inspection is due an estimated 8/2027.

Notable equipment:

  • Power tailgate
  • Parking sensors

This car has been sold twice within bilbil.fi's tracking:

  • 16/08/2026 — sold for 990 €, at 241,000 km
  • 18/09/2026 — sold for 3,900 €, at 242,000 km

Running the car costs an estimated:

Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 990 € per year.

The original tyre size is 195/55 R16.

The seller is Vaihtokaara (Pori).

The car has been for sale for 25 days since 15/10/2026.

Basic information

Registration number
RUK-834
Mileage
242,000 km
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Fuel
Diesel
Displacement
1,990 cm³
Model year
2005
First registration
01/09/2005
Type approval number
e1*2001/116*0287
Gearbox
Manual
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Acceleration (0–100)
10 s
Body type
Hatchback
Colour
Red
Tyre size
195/55 R16
Wheel size
16″
Last inspection
8/2026
In traffic use in Finland
9 cars
Steering wheel
Left-hand
Imported car
Yes
Country of manufacture
Germany
Assembly plant
BMW, Regensburg
bilbil.fi ID
167081

Engine and drivetrain

Engine code
204 D4
Engine layout
Inline
Cylinders
4
Valves per cylinder
4
Engine position
Front
Fuel injection
Common rail
Forced induction
Turbo
Camshaft drive
Timing chain
Power
90 kW / 122 hp
Engine speed at peak power
4,000 rpm
Engine speed at peak torque
2,000 rpm
Number of gears
6
Top speed
201 km/h

Consumption and emissions

Fuel consumption
7.7 l/100 km (urban)
Fuel tank
50 l
CO2 emissions
150 g/km
Emission class
Euro 4
Exhaust aftertreatment
Particulate filter or oxidation catalyst
Pass-by noise
72 dB

Dimensions and weights

Dimensions (L × W × H)
4,230 × 1,750 × 1,430 mm
Width including mirrors
1,933 mm
Wheelbase
2,660 mm
Turning circle
10.7 m
Boot space
330 l
Boot space, seats folded
1,150 l
Kerb weight
1,385 kg
Gross weight
1,810 kg
Payload
425 kg
Roof load
75 kg
Max towing weight
1,200 kg
Towing weight (unbraked)
690 kg
Tow ball load
75 kg

Body and chassis

Seats
5
Doors
4
Front suspension
Coil springs
Rear suspension
Coil springs
Front brakes
Disc brakes
Rear brakes
Disc brakes
Tyre pressure monitoring
Indirect (ABS sensors)

The information on this page is compiled by Bilbil from dozens of public and non-public sources from Finland and elsewhere in Europe. Check the details stated by the seller in the original listing.

Generation
E87
Produced
2004–2007
Sub-model
E87

Gearbox
Manual

Equipment

  • Parking sensors
  • Power tailgate

Equipment rating

Asking price: 3,900 €

At market price

Market price estimate 3,900 €

Based on asking prices

Compared to 62 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

How the estimate is built

  • Base value (BMW 118, 2005) 3,330 €
  • Sold by a dealer +450 €
  • Two sets of tyres +120 €
  • Market price estimate 3,900 €

Without a statistically distinct effect in this group: manual transmission.

0 €2,000 €4,000 €6,000 €11/8/202610/9/202610/10/20269/11/2026
  • Private seller · 11/8/–14/8/2026
  • Private seller · 20/8/–13/9/2026
  • Vaihtokaara Pori · 15/10/2026
DatePriceChangeListing
11/08/20261,090 €–Private seller
14/08/2026990 €−100 €Private seller
20/08/20264,790 €–Private seller
13/09/20263,900 €−890 €Private seller
15/10/20263,900 €–Vaihtokaara Pori

Next inspection due around 8/2027

About 9 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 8/2026.

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Failures in the same model series

471 cars of the BMW 1-sarja model series (first registered in 2005) were inspected in 2025. They recorded 435 defects leading to a failure, or 92.4 defects per 100 inspections. For cars of the same age nationwide the figure is 93. That is about as many defects as in cars of the same age on average.

Causes of failures, defects per 100 inspections

  • This model series
  • All cars
  1. Axles and suspension 34.6

    163 defects, All cars 27.6

    Front and rear axles, springs and dampers, tyres and wheels

  2. Brakes 30.8

    145 defects, All cars 27.7

    Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control

  3. Emissions and leaks 9.6

    45 defects, All cars 12.8

    Exhaust measurement, OBD system, oil, fluid and fuel leaks

The remaining 18.9 % of defects fall under other items. Most advisories concerned lights and electrics (229). Median mileage 254,000 km.

Sale periods

Private seller, Kokemäki, Satakunta 4 days
Private seller, Nakkila, Satakunta 28 days
Vaihtokaara Pori, Satakunta 25 days for sale
11/8/202610/9/202610/10/20269/11/2026

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Sales

18/09/20263,900 €242,000 km28 daysPrivate seller, Nakkila, Satakunta
16/08/2026990 €241,000 km4 daysPrivate seller, Kokemäki, Satakunta

Listing changes

Change
15/10/2026Seller changed Private seller → Vaihtokaara Pori
13/09/2026Asking price Private seller4,790 € ↓ 3,900 €
20/08/2026Seller changed Private seller, Kokemäki, Satakunta → Private seller, Nakkila, Satakunta
20/08/2026Asking price Private seller990 € ↑ 4,790 €
20/08/2026Mileage Private seller241,000 km ↑ 242,000 km
14/08/2026Asking price Private seller1,090 € ↓ 990 €

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Vehicle tax under the tax tables in force in 2026.

  • Base tax 178 €/yr
  • Driving power tax 381 €/yr
  • Total vehicle tax 559 €/yr

Base tax is based on CO₂ emissions (NEDC), 150 g/km. Driving power tax is based on gross weight (1810 kg).

Estimated annual insurance cost (liability + comprehensive).

Driver's age 45 yrs

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  • Liability insurance220 €/yr
  • Comprehensive −25% Without discount 280 €/yr 210 €/yr
  • Total insuranceWithout discount 500 €/yr 430 €/yr

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Remember to check tyre condition with the seller.

BMW 1-serie (2004–2007) · 118d. E87 5dr (90kW)

Tyre sizes for this car

  • 195/55 R16 Original
  • 225/35 R19 Recommended
  • 225/40 R18 Recommended
  • 225/45 R17 Recommended
  • 205/55 R16 Recommended

Wheel sizes for this car

16″
17″
18″
19″

Original wheel size: 16″

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Frequently asked questions about this car

Which car has the registration RUK-834?

RUK-834 is a 2005 BMW 118d Business with 242,000 km on the odometer. It is for sale at 3,900 €.

How much does BMW 118d Business cost?

BMW 118d Business is for sale at 3,900 €.

Is this car well priced?

According to bilbil.fi's price estimate, the asking price is at market price (estimated market price 3,900 €).

How long has this car been for sale?

The car has been for sale for at least 25 days. The listing entered bilbil.fi's tracking on 15/10/2026.

Has this car been on the market before?

Yes: this car has 2 earlier completed sales on record. It was last sold on 18/09/2026 for 3,900 €.

What model year is the car?

The car is model year 2005 and was first registered on 01/09/2005. It was imported to Finland as a used car.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 242,000 km.

When is the car due for its next inspection?

Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 8/2027. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.

How often does this model fail its inspection?

47.1 % of BMW 1-sarja cars first registered in 2005 failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (471 inspections, median mileage 254,000 km). Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.

How common is a 2005 BMW in Finland?

On 30/09/2026 there were 3,410 BMW passenger cars first used in 2005 in traffic use in Finland. That is 3.8 % of all cars first used that year, making it the 9th most common brand of that year among 34 brands. The most common fuel type among them is petrol (53.7 %). The figure is a snapshot of the whole fleet, not the number of cars for sale.

How common are used imports of this make?

11,234 used BMW passenger cars were imported into Finland in 2023–2025, 9.2% of all used passenger-car imports; 34 of them were 2005 cars. The most common source countries for used passenger-car imports are Sweden (52%) and Germany (30%).

What causes inspection failures for this model year?

For BMW 1-sarja cars first registered in 2005, defects leading to a failure in 2025 inspections came most often from: axles and suspension, brakes, emissions and leaks. That is 92.4 defects per 100 inspections, against 93 for cars of the same age nationwide. Figures count defects, not cars, and describe the model series rather than this individual car.

What fuel type and gearbox does the car have?

The fuel type is diesel and the gearbox is manual.

What features does the car have?

Notable features include Power tailgate, Parking sensors. The full feature list is on this page.

How much is the car's vehicle tax?

Vehicle tax is 559 € per year. It consists of the base tax, determined by CO₂ emissions or gross weight, and the driving power tax, charged on fuels other than petrol.

What tyre size fits this car?

The car's original tyre size is 195/55 R16.

Where is BMW 118d Business located?

The car is located in Satakunta (Pori, Satakunta).

How much does the car cost to keep per year?

The estimate is 989 € per year: vehicle tax 559 €, insurance 430 €. Insurance and energy are estimates; vehicle tax is calculated from the car's own data.

Who is selling this car?

The seller is Vaihtokaara (Pori).

Where can I see this car's price history?

This page shows the changes to the car's asking price, its sale periods and the edits made to the listing.