Mines a 2010 e81 (owned 3yrs) New shocks followed by a 4 wheel alignment by a specialist means it handles the local lanes like a champ but it’s still cheap for commuting/ family duties. Costs are regular oil changes/service sundries and a water pump. Fun little car. Tip: use ‘square’ wheel/ tyre set up. Staggered sizes (big on the back) just makes them under steer more on those lanes in Mexico 😉
Just bought a 2011 116i for £1,700 and I'm Over the moon and the handling is amazing, and the engine wakes up at 1100 and they are Rapid .. She is a Driving dream 😍
Just bought an 11 plate 120d coupe which has done 189k :p paid a grand total of 2075. It's m sport as well. Now i'm so happy that i found this channel you have no idea. :)))
I've had my 130K 118D for just over a year and it just sailed through its MOT. If the engine sounds smooth at startup and it's been serviced properly, get one. Just don't expect to run it without looking after it, like any modern car they are complex machines and things will go wrong. People are very critical of BMW for unreliability because they are an expensive brand and the main dealer costs are very high and most people own one beyond their means, myself included.. If you want a car to run into the ground with minimal costs get a Toyota or a Honda.
The reliability isnt actually the issue in my opinion. Its the price of parts and the complexity that makes driving cars like these quite expensive. Even though its only a 3.0 NA engine, dont expect it to be a simple engine. The engine is very complex but that complexity also makes it amazing.
I know I'm commenting on a year plus old video, but thought I'd have my say...I watched this video a couple of weeks after it came out as I was considering a 1 series (had been eying them off for a few years but couldn't justify the money at the time). Anyway my daily kept breaking, even with regular maintenance etc, but parts just kept failing (GM product). So the timing was right to get into a 1er, and like most people, did my research and narrowed down models etc and went looking. There weren't really many on the market, maybe eight or nine in all of Australia at the time. I eventually got a great 2010 E82 125i Coupe (never seen an E81 here) and have now owned it just over a year. What a great car it has been so far. It had 112000 Kms on it and now has 150000, and apart from regular services, have only had to replace rear brakes so far. Total cost of ownership so far is less than the price of a Kia Picanto base model, so well worth the gamble of an older car. I was lucky it was a well optioned M-Sport, and now has a tune in it...more than enough performance for day to day driving, and it is just such a fun car to drive...recommend these to anyone considering making the jump :-)
Just recently picked up a 135i 2009 for USD 12,000. With a tune and about $400 in bolt on parts, car is making 390hp. I have had to spend a few bucks on some deferred maintenance items but this car new was about $50,000 and it lets me get a car that I could never afford new. I'll use the avoided depreciation loss and spend that on repairs and have a better performing car with options I would forgo myself if buying new.
Sorry to be offtopic but does anybody know of a tool to log back into an instagram account?? I somehow lost the account password. I would love any tips you can offer me!
I bought a e90 330d because i always got on well with the straight six lump and because its a diesel very economical as is fast enough for me ,even fully packed with family and luggage it still pulls well no reliability issues since i bought it defo recommend but get one with good service history
Everything is still fine mate, had engine light come on for a day and went off again but all seems good it’s actually due a service so thanks for reminding me 👍
I would be very wary of buying a n47/57 engine. Even if they have followed the 18k service requirement, the chain will be a massive gamble. Was speaking to an indy garage and they get 4 or 5 requests to replace the chains or replace engines per week. I decided to buy an older petrol engine (2013) that will not have the same issue. Also, key is to make sure you regularly service your car if it is older, they need looking after and it will help prolong the life even further with regular oil changes.
I just got one yesterday amazing I got one with 081291 miles so am going to assume it’s perfect very very smooth I love mine a lot. FYI only got it so low mileage because it was a family car the
I had the N47 120d and it was a nice little car. It went very well with a remap. The only bad thing I can say about the 1 series E8X series is that the build quality is noticeably worse than the more expensive BMW's. The dash, vents ect all feel substantially less solid. But I would have another, probably in 123d form the next time.
@@Stu_Kennedy As long as it has a good history and doesn't have chain issues it will do well. The 6 cylinder diesel engines in the 3 series are so much nicer to drive behind though.
@@simonh870 My only issue is that the 1 series doesn’t seem to have much room in the back seats. When I have passengers or my kids will it be too tight for them??
Had 2 choices,123d E82 or a mk5 golf gti and then a 2008 130i le man's blue msport came up for sale,I knew in 2 minutes of the test drive that my wallet would be empty,happy days
I've gotten a 118D 2012 f20. and it's got the famous timingchain rattle but only during startup, i've gotten a new tensioner but i feel like its only going to delay the problem.
Bought a 2012 116d for 6.7k it’s great fun so far. Going to try and get a remap to 200bhp. Stock supposedly it’ll go to 180bhp so thinking a new exhaust system and aircone might do the job.
Your car sounds so sweet, she is cherry. They really made good naturally aspirated straight 6 engines. Was their bread and butter. I would not bother with their turbo 4s and fwd BMWs. However their new turbo sixes are great according to RUclips (M140i, M340i and Supra etc) Only thing is they so expensive I cant afford them. I guess Im sticking with the old BMWs for now.
Really happy to see your channel growing George. I'm not really a 1 series fan. Do love them but I noticed most of the youngsters who drive these drive inconsideratly
@@GeorgeAusters id like a 130 though ,, lol . I wouldnt mind a space saver in the boot , but i really would like to know how much oil was in it ,, has it got two batteries in the boot , it looks huge if its only one. I think the dip stick on the diesel is for fishing the timing chain out of the sump ... or the valves or what ever ends up being down there ,,,,,
I'm looking to buy petrol 1.6 2006 or 07 with 90k miles .. my 1st car but do they have timming chain issues just confused bout the whole engine thing 😔
I wanna know if I can upgrade my steering wheel in my 2005 E87 120d sport, I have no button features on my wheel but wanna upgrade to a button wheel is it possible?
Fuel economy is very good for what it is. You can average 30mpg if you need to and get 40mpg on a run. You won't notice much difference between the 120i and the 130i in terms of fuel costs
Dunno if my comment would get a reply. I am looking to buy a used BMW and it's my first time buying a BMW. So I am looking at 3 cars, all petrol versions and manual transmission: a 2005 registered BMW 116i ES with 87k miles, a 2006 registered 116i Sport with 140k miles and a 2007 320i m sport with 103k miles. I am a bit lost as to which one to choose considering I will not be doing too many miles yearly (at most 5k miles) and I need something easier to maintain and economic on the fuel side. Thanks.
I need a new daily, I can't choose between e87 120i or 130i, both pre faclift* (because I want hydraulic rack) 120i costs 2 times cheaper then 130i, but also has 110hp less (which is a lot), 120i has little bit better fuel economy, lighter and more balanced weight distribution.
Unless i missed it how many miles does it have now? Whats it like monthly costs, how often are repairs? As far as im aware the f20 series is more reliable than the older e80 versions?
is a bmw 1 series 116d sport 3dr 2014 with 80k miles a good buy ? its a 2ltr and the outside and inside of car is in mint condition just the miles is high
Agreed, everyone should try a BMW noting they are a bit like Marmite so you'll either love the driving experience and forgive the caveats or hate it ;)
Ugh man idk i felt in love with the 116....i currently have a Vw polo 9n 16v 2005 model....the bmw is like whispering to my ear " Buy me , lets get fucked up " xD..... i know i will have a better experience with that one and more fun ofc.... what issues the 1 series have ? i found a bmw 116 2008 model for 5.990$ with 31,068 miles on it... should i go for it ?
The price of newer bmw . and debt on finance u get 😫 just cleared my finance and fuck that again. So my 1 series is staying with me intill I am old😂 so I just put 19 inch diamond staggered alloys on it and apple flip screen inside. I on a mission to get body in mint condition now 👍
Got myself an old 120i msport n46 because it was cheap but I didn't know why. Only knew it after I bought the little shit that it has common valve stem seal leak and washer block issues. This series has all the shitty issues known to man and I had to fix them all. Not sure about the n52, I thought it would be the same but just 6 cylinders? If it is then you would be enjoying the same issues as I am when it gets to 160-200k and instead of replacing 16 valve stem seals, u will be doing 24 haha.
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Mines a 2010 e81 (owned 3yrs) New shocks followed by a 4 wheel alignment by a specialist means it handles the local lanes like a champ but it’s still cheap for commuting/ family duties. Costs are regular oil changes/service sundries and a water pump. Fun little car. Tip: use ‘square’ wheel/ tyre set up. Staggered sizes (big on the back) just makes them under steer more on those lanes in Mexico 😉
Need to get round to replacing all the shocks soon!
Just bought a 2011 116i for £1,700 and I'm Over the moon and the handling is amazing, and the engine wakes up at 1100 and they are Rapid .. She is a Driving dream 😍
Just brought my first 118d 60 plate 1 series and i love it i think value for money you cant beat it
Just bought an 11 plate 120d coupe which has done 189k :p paid a grand total of 2075. It's m sport as well. Now i'm so happy that i found this channel you have no idea. :)))
Great to hear!
I have a 120 d BMW f
2009, colour black as you’rs,177 cv , and I Iike this car so much !😍👍🙏 Your channel is vert interesting. Thank you !
Front engine, rear drive, manual transmission and not a truck.
The BMW128 was my best choice in Canada in 2008. Still going strong, no major issues.
Great decision! Certainly are wonderful things👍🏻
I like the older shape specially the LCI model. I bought the 118i M-Sport, nice car to drive and I like the shape of this car.
i got a 120d 56plate,,in black a few years back...love it! very,very nippy motor!
Just about to buy one.. exactly the same I had the 116i but it broke been told the diesel are better is this true?
@@TheDemon-cl2th hope so mate coz I’m on a right budget and I’ll be looking at a 118D with around 100-110k miles
I've had my 130K 118D for just over a year and it just sailed through its MOT. If the engine sounds smooth at startup and it's been serviced properly, get one. Just don't expect to run it without looking after it, like any modern car they are complex machines and things will go wrong. People are very critical of BMW for unreliability because they are an expensive brand and the main dealer costs are very high and most people own one beyond their means, myself included.. If you want a car to run into the ground with minimal costs get a Toyota or a Honda.
The reliability isnt actually the issue in my opinion. Its the price of parts and the complexity that makes driving cars like these quite expensive. Even though its only a 3.0 NA engine, dont expect it to be a simple engine. The engine is very complex but that complexity also makes it amazing.
Just got a 118d SE for £1895. Car is awesome, best car I've ever had to drive!
How many km’s are on the beast? I am looking to buy one as well, but don’t know what amount is acceptable
@@perry9900 do you have an answer now? Need to know as well 😂
??^^^
I know I'm commenting on a year plus old video, but thought I'd have my say...I watched this video a couple of weeks after it came out as I was considering a 1 series (had been eying them off for a few years but couldn't justify the money at the time). Anyway my daily kept breaking, even with regular maintenance etc, but parts just kept failing (GM product). So the timing was right to get into a 1er, and like most people, did my research and narrowed down models etc and went looking. There weren't really many on the market, maybe eight or nine in all of Australia at the time. I eventually got a great 2010 E82 125i Coupe (never seen an E81 here) and have now owned it just over a year. What a great car it has been so far. It had 112000 Kms on it and now has 150000, and apart from regular services, have only had to replace rear brakes so far. Total cost of ownership so far is less than the price of a Kia Picanto base model, so well worth the gamble of an older car. I was lucky it was a well optioned M-Sport, and now has a tune in it...more than enough performance for day to day driving, and it is just such a fun car to drive...recommend these to anyone considering making the jump :-)
Yep 125i are the most reliable engines
I want this one but scared the insurance will cost a lor
Amazing look and technology for a 2005 car, bmw was ahead of its time
Agreed!
I got E87 118i M-Sport LCI 2011 Model. Great car to drive and I choose this because of fuel economy is better then the 3.0 litre engine.
Just recently picked up a 135i 2009 for USD 12,000. With a tune and about $400 in bolt on parts, car is making 390hp. I have had to spend a few bucks on some deferred maintenance items but this car new was about $50,000 and it lets me get a car that I could never afford new. I'll use the avoided depreciation loss and spend that on repairs and have a better performing car with options I would forgo myself if buying new.
That’s the goal!
Completely agree looks good
That price is amazing for that car most are around 6k you nearly paid half price for one. Awesome 👏
Sorry to be offtopic but does anybody know of a tool to log back into an instagram account??
I somehow lost the account password. I would love any tips you can offer me!
@Leroy Billy instablaster ;)
7:08 I thought you ran into a tree there man 😂 Thanks for the vid, really insightful!
😂😂
I bought a e90 330d because i always got on well with the straight six lump and because its a diesel very economical as is fast enough for me ,even fully packed with family and luggage it still pulls well no reliability issues since i bought it defo recommend but get one with good service history
Got a chance to buy a 2006, 120d sport for 3k, 26k miles. Been in storage for 5 yrs, just a bit concerned it’s not moved for so long
Yeah low mileage one like that doesn’t mean it’s better than one that has covered 120k miles. It will likely still need all the work done👍🏻
I just got 54 118d today in grey love it!!
Hi is everything good with it so far any faults or complaints?
Everything is still fine mate, had engine light come on for a day and went off again but all seems good it’s actually due a service so thanks for reminding me 👍
@@Crazytimewins no problem have a good one mate
@remy z nice one, you too mate
I would be very wary of buying a n47/57 engine. Even if they have followed the 18k service requirement, the chain will be a massive gamble. Was speaking to an indy garage and they get 4 or 5 requests to replace the chains or replace engines per week. I decided to buy an older petrol engine (2013) that will not have the same issue. Also, key is to make sure you regularly service your car if it is older, they need looking after and it will help prolong the life even further with regular oil changes.
18k miles is waaaaay too much mate. Oil needs to be changed every 5-6k miles on these engines👍🏻
@@GeorgeAusters I do.mine every 6k miles, when it only takes an hour and costs less than half a tank of diesel, it is a no brainer.
N47 is the deisel innit
@@0megalul309 both diesel. N47 is 4 cylinder 2.0l, n57 is 6 cylinder 3.0l
just bought myself a 120d 2005 model with like 120k miles on it super happy with her shes pretty fast too
do you recommend? I’m a little young to get it but i want one in a few years
@@leiversamv1734 Great car but get pre lci m47 engine when buying a diesel theyre tanks
I have one 2008 118 d and I'm in love with her 😍
I just got one yesterday amazing I got one with 081291 miles so am going to assume it’s perfect very very smooth I love mine a lot. FYI only got it so low mileage because it was a family car the
I'm looking at buying one have newer model but will trade it
Love it! Keep it fella. I got 2011 msport 118d. It’s a keeper u can modify them wicked. 👍
I had the N47 120d and it was a nice little car. It went very well with a remap. The only bad thing I can say about the 1 series E8X series is that the build quality is noticeably worse than the more expensive BMW's. The dash, vents ect all feel substantially less solid. But I would have another, probably in 123d form the next time.
I am thinking of getting a 123d 1series from 2010. It’s £2000.
@@Stu_Kennedy As long as it has a good history and doesn't have chain issues it will do well. The 6 cylinder diesel engines in the 3 series are so much nicer to drive behind though.
@@simonh870 My only issue is that the 1 series doesn’t seem to have much room in the back seats. When I have passengers or my kids will it be too tight for them??
@@Stu_Kennedy Larger passengers will definitely be squeezed, especially if those in the front have the seat a long way back.
Had 2 choices,123d E82 or a mk5 golf gti and then a 2008 130i le man's blue msport came up for sale,I knew in 2 minutes of the test drive that my wallet would be empty,happy days
You made the right choice😁
I've gotten a 118D 2012 f20. and it's got the famous timingchain rattle but only during startup, i've gotten a new tensioner but i feel like its only going to delay the problem.
I'm going to get on of them when I pass my driving test i can start driving lessons next year 😀😀
me too can't wait
Quote the insurance first, if you’re quite young, it’ll be expensive.
@ItzDanx more than 2 grand
@ItzDanx Idk if insurance in NI is more expensive in general, but I’d say £2k, and that’d be for the 116D/118D engine
@@RUclipsr24578 I’ve looked recently and the insurance is around £1000 so not to bad
Bought a 2012 116d for 6.7k it’s great fun so far. Going to try and get a remap to 200bhp. Stock supposedly it’ll go to 180bhp so thinking a new exhaust system and aircone might do the job.
On how many kilometers did you buy this car?
Your car sounds so sweet, she is cherry. They really made good naturally aspirated straight 6 engines. Was their bread and butter. I would not bother with their turbo 4s and fwd BMWs. However their new turbo sixes are great according to RUclips (M140i, M340i and Supra etc) Only thing is they so expensive I cant afford them. I guess Im sticking with the old BMWs for now.
Where did you found this one? I don't know where to start searching.
I live in Belgium but i'm just interested.
Really likes this video btw!
Really happy to see your channel growing George. I'm not really a 1 series fan. Do love them but I noticed most of the youngsters who drive these drive inconsideratly
Thanks Zain!
At 0:05 you say that it's a 2005 model. At 0:14 you say that it's a 2008 model. Which is it?
2005
@@GeorgeAusters Thanks!
I got one 2008 120i 🇲🇽
Hi, you can fold the back seats down, right. Is there still enough space to sleep in the car? Thanks.
If you’re short maybe
My mother just bought one she said as soon as i get my learners license i can have it
i have one, 116i and im in love :D take care of it :)
also gl on license :D
how old are you
Could you please let me know where did you get your head light ?
I really luv this cars for real
Yes 100% buy a 130i if U find one!
They are getting pretty rare that is for sure!
I thought the 135i was the top spec
@@velocitydrift1214 Not in 2005 :)
@@GeorgeAusters how much did you pay and for how much Mileage?
@@AliVelmi he paid just over 3k I think, dunno about the miles but yes they are rare now mate, from what I’ve seen ur looking at like 5-7k
Congrats on that beautiful beast but which company did u buy it from
Private
i've bought a e87 with m47 last week at 275000 km wonder where i can go with it :)
What are those wheels 🔥🔥🔥
Quick question. Where did you buy it from ? Any website recommendation ?
not noise but sound.
You should put some dark side led on it and a short antenna
Matt Armstrong
Great price and value for money at the 3k you paid for it, but these start at about 8k for a 130i in my part of Europe
Cheapest one I can see on the main car selling page where I live is 8500€ with 300000 kms
I just bought a 123d 2008 60k miles for £1700
@@user-pv9im7pt4v how well has it run so far?
@@theknight7229 running well still mate haven’t had any issues
Great content as usual mate.Was wondering if you can do a full coolant flush and fill vid in the future?
Sure! I do already have a couple on my channel though?
@@GeorgeAusters must have missed them bro,will have a look
be nice if they gave you a dip stick , let alone the spare wheel.
Diesels have a dipstick
@@GeorgeAusters id like a 130 though ,, lol . I wouldnt mind a space saver in the boot , but i really would like to know how much oil was in it ,, has it got two batteries in the boot , it looks huge if its only one.
I think the dip stick on the diesel is for fishing the timing chain out of the sump ... or the valves or what ever ends up being down there ,,,,,
I'm looking to buy petrol 1.6 2006 or 07 with 90k miles .. my 1st car but do they have timming chain issues just confused bout the whole engine thing 😔
I’d avoid these engines personally👍🏻
I just passed my theory today I can’t wait
Congrats man!
I wanna know if I can upgrade my steering wheel in my 2005 E87 120d sport, I have no button features on my wheel but wanna upgrade to a button wheel is it possible?
I want to get a 130i, but worried about fuel economy
Fuel economy is very good for what it is. You can average 30mpg if you need to and get 40mpg on a run. You won't notice much difference between the 120i and the 130i in terms of fuel costs
what was the millage of this car? my friend has a bmw series 1 which he bought for £1500 with 86k miles, do you think thats a good deal?
Hello just got an e88 125i as a summer toy i got it for the engine hope to get it up to full power for next year 👍
What are your plans for it?
@@GeorgeAusters hello just probably get it mapped to full power and keep it .
Dunno if my comment would get a reply. I am looking to buy a used BMW and it's my first time buying a BMW. So I am looking at 3 cars, all petrol versions and manual transmission: a 2005 registered BMW 116i ES with 87k miles, a 2006 registered 116i Sport with 140k miles and a 2007 320i m sport with 103k miles. I am a bit lost as to which one to choose considering I will not be doing too many miles yearly (at most 5k miles) and I need something easier to maintain and economic on the fuel side. Thanks.
Stay away from all of those.. Get a 125i or 325i
I need a new daily, I can't choose between e87 120i or 130i, both pre faclift* (because I want hydraulic rack)
120i costs 2 times cheaper then 130i, but also has 110hp less (which is a lot), 120i has little bit better fuel economy, lighter and more balanced weight distribution.
100% get the 125i or 130i... The 120i will be nothing but trouble
@@GeorgeAusters n46 engine is troublesome? Or you are mistaken it for n43 (faclift) unit?
Both bad engines
@@GeorgeAusters 😢
@@GeorgeAusters What about the 118?
I’m about to give my 05 Yaris and £3k for a 116i 2.0 and that’s a pretty good deal
Stay away from that engine, watch my new video👍🏻
@@GeorgeAusters is the 120d a good engine if you know?
Unless i missed it how many miles does it have now? Whats it like monthly costs, how often are repairs? As far as im aware the f20 series is more reliable than the older e80 versions?
I got the 2009 e81 and it's not as bad as I thought plus guys with newer models want to buy my 2009 jolopy 🤣🤣😂😂😂
What's the best oil BMW 116i sport 2009
I like this shape 1 series
Same!
is a bmw 1 series 116d sport 3dr 2014 with 80k miles a good buy ? its a 2ltr and the outside and inside of car is in mint condition just the miles is high
Did you buy it? I’m thinking of getting a 2010 1 series now.
What do extras add? Weight.
And considering how much porsche charge for a stripped out car, pay less, get more speed. lol
They also add comfort and convenience too
3200 pounds? Cheap af man, congrats for this amazing car
Hey! Do you think a 2009,120i, 83k is a good buy? Btw thanks for the content.
Personally I’d buy a 2006 or 2007 125i instead
What do you think about a 2008 116i automatic? with 90k Millage for 2.5k? people used to say 1 series petrol engines of that era were crap?
Petrol engines are hit and miss. Go for diesel if you can
Hello from GREECE.I am between to by a116 1.6cc mod'07 '08 '09 or an Alfa Romeo giullietta .What do you suggest me?
Im off my ban in 3 months i want one of these but in a less insurance group. I have 4.5grand ..what would you suggest?
If you want a petrol I’d recommend a 125i, or I you want a diesel I’d recommend a 118d or 120d
Agreed, everyone should try a BMW noting they are a bit like Marmite so you'll either love the driving experience and forgive the caveats or hate it ;)
Exactly!
What should I look for on the f20 2014 bmw M135i
Ugh man idk i felt in love with the 116....i currently have a Vw polo 9n 16v 2005 model....the bmw is like whispering to my ear " Buy me , lets get fucked up " xD..... i know i will have a better experience with that one and more fun ofc.... what issues the 1 series have ? i found a bmw 116 2008 model for 5.990$ with 31,068 miles on it... should i go for it ?
This video made me buy a 1 series
going to go look at a 2006 116i 70k miles and very clean mot. Is this a good option for 2.5k?
No.. Watch my 1 series common problems video
@@GeorgeAusters ok will do. what about the 2010 116i? or are they about the same
@@Kennaoff Stay away
Interesting you would say to stay away from the car in the comment section of a video titled ‘why you should buy a 1 Series’ 😂
@@donniemud9282 Some of them yes, but not all 1 series
The price of newer bmw . and debt on finance u get 😫 just cleared my finance and fuck that again. So my 1 series is staying with me intill I am old😂 so I just put 19 inch diamond staggered alloys on it and apple flip screen inside. I on a mission to get body in mint condition now 👍
What do you think for 120d 2008 please???
0:14 2005*
Haha very correct!
I have a 2008 1 series with 35k miles on it. The engine idles at around 500rpm. Is this normal?
No, too low, 800
George, just wondering what happenedto your old bodybuilding content? Have you kinda just given up on that or is it just not YT content-able annymore?
My channel is for cars now man
@@GeorgeAusters k
Nice man I’m doing one on my channel
116d obviously slower but £30 tax /excellent mpg.
Are there any diesel 1 series (mk1 or mk2) that don’t use the N47/N57 engine? I’m after a diesel one but don’t want the hassle of a timing chain going
Yes the M47 which was up until 2007
You got yourself a bargain there mate
rear wheel drive or front wheel drive Sir??
RWD
Is it a good choice to buy a 114d with 60k miles for 5grand?Will there be any issues with the lagging in power?pls reply
Good miles, I wouldn’t be too concerned about the power if you’re inclined to modding in the future
Got myself an old 120i msport n46 because it was cheap but I didn't know why. Only knew it after I bought the little shit that it has common valve stem seal leak and washer block issues. This series has all the shitty issues known to man and I had to fix them all. Not sure about the n52, I thought it would be the same but just 6 cylinders? If it is then you would be enjoying the same issues as I am when it gets to 160-200k and instead of replacing 16 valve stem seals, u will be doing 24 haha.
No the n52 is BMWs best engine
How about buying bmw 116i 2009? Planning to buy one but only 116i sir
I wouldn’t recommend it
When you came through the tunnel, what was that weird orange light?
Hahaha
@@GeorgeAusters jokes aside i plan on soon getting a 1 series mk2, 116d or 118d with around 2012/2014 ish and below 75k as much as possible
Got some build up of water in the headlights, what do people recommend?
Can they be cleaned up or is it better just to replace?
Remove from car and drill a few holes along the back of the bottom seem.
Needs resealing
Good video 👍🏼
🙌🏼
I drive one in Western Canada 🇨🇦, people ask me where I got it
Cool! did you import it all the way from Europe?
Has anyone got lights on there dash i believe mine is the dtc but the car feels fine just had it serviced but the lights are still showing now
2005 or 2008??
This is 2005
@@GeorgeAusters Thank you. Great video
What was that flashing thing on your car at 7:07?
What's the MOT history
can someone tell me how much these old 1 series got when brand new? say a 2009 m sport 1.6?
Iam thinking about buying a old bmw 116 i Advantage 116hp. Is this car that comes with many problems or should I look for newer bmw like a 2010?
Forgot to say that the car is from 2005.
Stay away from this engine
happy to get my 116d es in a couple months when I past my test, however my insurance is saying about a plug in device can anyone explain what it does?
Good luck! That will be a black box which monitors your speed etc. I would avoid if possible.
thank you & anyway you could point me in the direction to avoiding the black box?