can anybody help pls?

cam001 · 06-27-2012, 02:19 PM

hi
i am about to buy a bmw 1 series 2005 i have been told it has two minor problems which are the air bag light remains on and the traction control button does not work i have been advised these are minor but was wondering if any body can advise me on this please as i dnt know alot about bmw's yet?
I would really appreciate it
Thanks
Cam

Dackelone · 06-27-2012, 02:24 PM

Those do not sound like minor things to me! After all how will this car pass ANY kind of safety inspection!

The ABS module has been known to fail causing the traction control to fail. I think its a fairly expensive repair ~2K euros or so.

Airbag fixes aren't cheap either. $$$$

I hope you have a good BMW dealer do a pre purchase inspection for you. Might be the best $200 you ever spent.

cam001 · 06-27-2012, 02:36 PM

thankyou for the reply, i appreciate the advice ;0)

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Dackelone European Editor 10594 Rep 22,992 Posts Drives: N54 e82 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bayern, Germany iTrader: (1)	Those do not sound like minor things to me! After all how will this car pass ANY kind of safety inspection! The ABS module has been known to fail causing the traction control to fail. I think its a fairly expensive repair ~2K euros or so. Airbag fixes aren't cheap either. $$$$ I hope you have a good BMW dealer do a pre purchase inspection for you. Might be the best $200 you ever spent. __________________ Dackel's European Delivery Museum Guide
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