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Experience/Knowledge of the BMW 116?

  • 05-12-2011 11:04am
    #1
    Dazzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 594 ✭✭✭


    OH is looking to buy an 06 - 07 BMW 116, probably a 1.6 petrol. I dont know anything about the car so was looking to see if anyone had any experience with them good or bad, and if they are a reliable car.


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  • #2
    alexmcred
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,487 ✭✭✭alexmcred


    Depends on whether the car has efficient dynamics (stop/start technology) the coil packs on the efficient dynamic models give/gave a lot of problems. I would be checking for a full service history and also ensure that you get a full warranty on it


  • #3
    Owen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,683 ✭✭✭✭Owen


    They're fairly reliable, I sold a lot, and my sister has one. The only real fault in the 1 series which was common enough was the ABS module packing in. At the start, it cost nearly 2k to fix - but it became so common, BMW released a kit to fix the fault control unit for about 270.

    They're a basic enough car, even in the SE/M Sport trim, they don't have a quality BMW feel IMHO, but they do drive well, and are nice and silent at speed on the motorway. If you could get one for the right price, they'd be a great motor to run for a few years and sell on again.


  • #4
    swhyte027
    Closed Accounts Posts: 419 ✭✭swhyte027


    I work for a BMW specialist and see these cars all the time the engine is great in them the only thing u have to woory about is the rear diff on it going.and it will go I don't mean to scare you but it's a very common problem.if u have any other questions I'd be happy to help


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