2007 BMW 118

2007 (07) BMW E87 118d (121) Sport Hatchback Manual – Le Mans Blue

For sale BMW E87 118d with M47 engine. This has been a family car since 2007 and has had light use since then. The car is in good condition for its age, with lots of mechanical work and history behind it. The body has some wear for its age, but overall good.

Key Points;

- 93k miles

- MOT until 13/02/2026 – Advisories addressed

- 3 previous owners (current is 3rd, since 2011)

- 2 keys

- Comprehensive service history and work – all receipts available.

Added spec;

- Eibach Lowering Springs

The car starts, drives and runs perfectly without any issues, knocks, oil consumption etc. The car has received extensive maintenance and work in the last 3 years and it has generally been a very solid car. It has mostly been used on longer than average journeys and always warmed up and cooled down in its usage cycle. Below is an outline of the work that has been performed recently (last 5 year), but more receipts are available.

Bodywork: Mostly good condition for age, a few scratches and small dings / stone chips. The car has been washed and protected regularly. The front bumper was resprayed a few years ago and the lacquer has now peeled. There is no body rust, but a few sections of bubbles on the arches. Rear wiper motor replaced 01/2024.

Engine & Gearbox: Runs well, no noises or issues. Consumes no oil, no chain noises (M47’s aren’t known for chain issues). Glow plugs replaced 03/2025, crank pulley replaced 06/2023, belt & tensioner replaced 03/2023, glow plug control unit replaced 01/2023, main & egr thermostats replaced 07/2019, clutch & dual mass flywheel replaced 06/2018 (LUK), inlet manifold gaskets replaced 12/2022.

Brakes / wheels / tyres: Discs & pads replaced 06/2019 (70k miles). ABS reluctor rings replaced 03/2019, brake fluid changed 07/2023, new ABS rear sensor, new front brake line (OSF) and front brake hoses replaced 02/2025. Tyres are Michelin Pilot Sport 5 (7mm tread), wheels recently refurbished in silver.

Drivetrain / running gear / suspension: Tyres are Michelin Pilot Sport 5 (7mm tread). Inner & outer track rod ends and steering boots replaced 12/2021, front anti-roll bar links replaced 11/2021, rear shocks and anti-roll bars replaced 11/2021, front shocks & tie rods replaced 08/2021.

Servicing;

- 10,902 – 12/02/2009 – BMW

- 25,257 – 03/03/2011 – BMW

- 31,482 – 27/03/2012 – Specialist

- 35,691 – 15/03/2013 – Specialist

- 46,065 – 27/03/2015

- 58,503 – 13/08/2017

- 68,704 – 18/03/2019

- 72,104 – 25/05/2020 – (Gearbox & Diff Oil change)

- 74,775 – 31/01/2021

- 84,488 – 27/02/2023

- 91,571 – 14/09/2024

Bad points;

- Bodywork has lacquer peel and a few age related scratches – it is 18 years old.

- The interior is good for its age, but the vents have whitened slightly with sun and the drivers seat has a slight tear with the normal age related wear.

Current ownership (always used

fully synth Castrol, Fuchs or Titan 5w30 (BMW LL-04) – all receipts present.

Full BMW booklets, original folder and all paperwork for the work performed is present.

The car is very strong, reliable and provides excellent fuel economy.

Any questions, please message or call. Thanks.