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2008 BMW 118I Common Problems

Known issues & solutions

Model Years

All 20042005200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

In the 12 months to November 2026, 174 2008 1 Series were advertised for sale. Most had 115,000 to 210,000 km on the odometer.

Known 1 Series problems

Check which apply to a 2008 by its engine and series.

  1. 1 Timing chain failure N47 diesel 118d, 120d and 123d, 2007 to 2015
  2. 2 Timing chain and fuel pump wear N13 116i and 118i, N20 125i, 2011 to 2015
  3. 3 Oil leaks and timing chain stretch N45 and N46 petrol, 2004 to 2011
  4. 4 Fuel pump, wastegate and VANOS faults N52, N54 and N55 sixes, 2007 to 2013
  5. 5 Cooling system leaks all engines, 2004 to 2019
  6. 6 Low-speed dual-clutch hesitation 118i 7-speed DCT, 2019 to 2024

Money owing and write-offs on the 1 Series

9% had money owing
15% were recorded as written off

Of about 320 used BMW 1 Series checked on Carify since November 2023. Every car checked: 9% had money owing and 13% were written off.

These are cars people chose to check before buying, so they are not a share of every 1 Series on the road. Money owing is what was registered against the car on the day it was checked.

Check a 1 Series for money owing and write-offs

Recall notices

No recall notices linked to the 2008 1 Series yet.