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I have been offered the above vehicle for £500, I've yet to go and have a look but it has only covered 70K in it's 20 years. I'll obviously need to check service history etc but the MOT tests confirm the correct mileage. Its last MOT was March this year and the only advisory was "various parts of underside corroded" so I'll need to have a good look at that, but I assume that to mean various suspension arms, etc? It has also sat, unused for some months so the discs and pads will most likely need a good clean, if not replaced. Hopefuly they had the sense to leave the handbrake off. The last MOT before that was October 2020 and the advisory list is looooong, but I'm obviously going to assume this has all been fixed otherwise it wouldn't have passed this year. This is going to be a car for my daughter to start her driving lessons (alongside professional instructor)  and I'll probably use it a bit at weekends instead of the works van. At £500 it's pretty cheap, maybe too cheap? But I think it's worth having a look at for the price.

Any advice or warnings gratefuly received, TIA

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Morning Darren

Already answered in welcome

If the deaded tin worm hasn't killed it you may have a bargain. BMW love using common earth ponts one that is corroded can effect multiple systems so identify them and make sure they are cleaned and making a good connection

Good Luck 

Dave

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Cheers @Greydog

I went and had a look this morning and it appears pretty tidy. It's the facelift  model so I'm quite happy about that. I think the timing chain and tensioner will need done, but that's always a sensible thing to do anyway, especially when you're not sure of the history. There's a slight noise from around the right hand side of engine, reminds of the the tappits on my MK3 Escort. I didn't think to listen for it when pushing the clutch down to see if it went away. Offside rear light has a crack so an easy fix. Only rust I could find was surface rust on driveshafts, suspension arms etc, and some on the underside of the bonnet, the underneath looks pretty clean. The only leak I can see is a weep from the hosepipe from the power steering tank where they join. No gunge around oil filler and oil looks pretty clean/fresh on dipstick. There is an engine mount on the right hand side at the top of the engine that I think might need replaced, and it will most definitely needs pads and discs all round. Bodywork needs a good pollish and wax. Took it for a wee drive on the private roads and the only knocking I can hear is a very slight knock from something at the rear, possibly the right hand side. Power steering is nice and quiet, although to me it feels stiff? But I am driving a 2023 Combo van and the steering is very light so probably not a good comparison. It is smooth and quiet though, and no heavier than my daughters pug 206 from the same era. No warning lights appeared during the 45 minutes I was having a look, apart from the low fuel! All switches and knobs work, passengers electric window sounds a little crunchy. Shocks, springs etc all look good. So I think I will go for it, but of course will see if I can get  few quid knocked off first!!! If they say no they say no.

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