BMW 1 Series 87k Miles 2008
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Asked by Tomas Aug 19, 2017 at 06:06 PM about the 2008 BMW 1 Series

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Hi Im buying the above car tomorrow.

MOT history is impeccable and lady owner assured me no issues but Oil light
comes on every now and again. Would you advise buying? Could just need
servicing which Im happy to buy but could also be oil put which is a no no.

What do you think?

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Guru9FSV8 answered 7 years ago

I would not buy a BMW older than 3 years old. Not a fan of plastic parts on cars and BMW has them all over even in transmission that cause failures. Cost of parts is a fortune. Have a weekly funds for depositing money into for your first fix.

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Tomas answered 7 years ago

UPDATE - Light comes on and then goes off again. Is this in need of service or Oil Pump?

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Tomas answered 7 years ago

I'll be buying a car tomorrow so really need an answer please!!!!

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Tomas answered 7 years ago

UPDATE - ITS RED LIGHT OF OIL THAT KEEPS COMING UP AND THEN GOING OFF

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Tomas answered 7 years ago

could it be the sensor or definitely pressure issue and therefore either leak or oil pump

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