I BOUGHT A CHEAP BMW 1 SERIES FOR £1,000!

[@rudithedog7534]

Hi Matt a quick suggestion, maybe you could do a couple of episodes where you show viewers how the small fixes and repairs are done. I think it would be interesting content and also help viewers keep their cost of car ownership down in these expensive times. Thanks for the vids great content.

[@fauzanriez9472]

That would be an episode of Dealer's Wheelers then.

[@rudithedog7534]

@@fauzanriez9472 only small stuff not resto stuff, scratches, cracks, aircon top ups, mirror repairs etc, just a couple of minutes at the end of an episode

[@benedward8559]

doubt he has the time for this and the demand for this isn't high enough

[@patriotlegionRS]

this would great, as I have the same car, just a few years younger

[@georgimihalkov4781]

The 1 series is getting its revenge on you for all the mean things that you said about it over the years by making this video problematic.

[@organiccold]

😂😂😂

[@Callummacleod-bm3ps]

I have a 2010 118d which I bought in March 2023 with a 152000 miles on it. I travel the east of the UK as a therapy nurse. It’s not missed a beat it now has 162350 miles full service history, very economical and cheap to tax. For work this is a fun hard working car.

[@danmoney9932]

Nice but id get the chain done if you want it to last. You're deep in grenade territory with that milage (assuming on the original chain)

[@sandwormgod4771]

Great success. Another perfectly usable vehicle ready to go. The old adage, "Buy with confidence" springs to mind.

[@knt2660]

Credit to Matt always making sure his cars are at a high standard, I think I would only trust buying a car from him 😂

[@sheepdogman1]

Totally agree would either buy from Matt or Salvage rebuilds uk

[@johnayres2303]

@@sheepdogman1 Yes! my two favourite car channels.

[@FatHead1979]

@@sheepdogman1 Or 'Chops Garage'

[@robc5955]

Again looks great - as a fellow hater of 3d plates, I was astonished that someone went to the effort of getting them then put them on wonky 🙄

[@dghdavies]

Matt, you live the car lifestyle I hoped for, but never had the sphericals to do. I salute your passion, and thank you for sharing the info.

[@HighPeakAutos]

I appreciate that! Thanks

[@DavidR_192]

I've just been sick in my mouth.

[@evaheimisdottir2234]

I had 2006 120d, which I bought new. Had it for 9 years and there wasn’t much problem with it. The earth went out twice, and I had to change the turbine once but I got that cheap because of goodwill. Fun little car. 😊

[@rhiantaylor3446]

I had a 2007 120D for a similar duration after 2x E46 3 series. I replaced a drive shaft due to rusty speed sensor, a couple of injectors due to leakage causing no start and the final drive was whining a bit when it left me but overall it had been a good car.

[@lit3585]

@@rhiantaylor3446how much did all those parts etc cost you to fix at the mechanic

[@JusticeCactus]

Once again an excellent video as always. You truly bring these cars back to life for a new owner to enjoy for many miles to come. Cheers Matt!

[@RustyDice]

I got a 6 year old used 116i Performance Editon, the 2ltr. 3o,ooo miles from a BMW dealer in 2017 for about 8k. FBMWSH, 12 month warranty, fresh MOT and with a new set of 18" OEM alloy wheels. First car! Only serious issue was new drive shafts due to a corroded ring sensor at 59k miles. Currently on 7ok. It's nothing fancy, but I keep it clean and tidy as I can for a 12 year old car. Last year did a trip across Ireland, 45o miles out of one tank of petrol. Cracking.

[@BigHumz155]

Honestly, as soon as I saw the mileage I winced because I knew it would’ve needed a timing chain. Even listened for the rattle when you started it! I’m shocked it’s actually been done because those N43 engines always need injectors or chains

[@roryhazlie753]

I had a bmw 320i 2007 e91 estate in black automatic with the n43 b20a engine .bmw say that that was a problematic engine the n43 but all engines r problematic at one Pinot or another. All I did on mine was a set of plugs two coil packs and three injections all coz they r piezo injectors with the tiniest crystal in them that’s why they r called piezo coz of the piezo crystal and they just burn out.I never did my timing chain got mine with 47,000 on it and sold it with 116,000 and I’ve seen it still running about. With a missfire the automatic was a nightmare to drive

[@rejoicerone3176]

When does he say the timing chain has been replaced?

[@BigHumz155]

@@rejoicerone3176 on an N43 pal if it’s not rattling on cold start it has probably been replaced

[@Mr_Dave1979]

Steering noise is easy fix...solution from bmw and has to be put it at certain temperature then side to side about 10 times theres plenty of info out there, i did it years ago on my 2005 5 series

[@amato5232]

Still love these cheap car videos, the jeopardy is always entertaining. Nice car, well worth saving. Respect for your level of prep even at this price point

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks 👍

[@paulgilliatt7829]

​@HighPeakAutos these were horrible cars then and now. I totally agree about 3D plates

[@80sOutrunFan]

I just bought a 116i, 2009 for fun / learn engines. When I started the car pretty much every error (using ODB port) showed up, I guess I will be busy for the next 3 weeks haha! Lovely cars.

[@hitchjack]

Hi Matt, an idea for an interesting video ( I mean, I’d find it interesting, I’m sure others would too) : a round up of your most profitable projects from the “I bought a” , and how that leaderboard changes if you factor in the money made from ad revenue on that particular episode.

[@Conservator.]

I second that! 😁

[@paulie-Gualtieri.]

The coupe and convertible with the bigger engines are incredible looking cars. A genuinely spiritual successor of the E30 and definitely a future classic if we are allowed to have one. Great review, Matt.

[@organiccold]

all crap though 😂

[@rayhan_2k841]

@@organiccold the N52, N54,N55 1 series coupes are great cars.

[@captaindowntown7851]

That was real? I saw that movie I thought it was bullshit.

[@organiccold]

@@rayhan_2k841 great piece of shit haha i have a E39 528i at home i will not trade it for 10 1 series hahah 😂

[@skodakatie7341]

This 1 series looks really good in black, it’s also been transformed, and now looks a very appealing prospect😊.

[@jaydee4086]

Great work on this 1 series Matt,another cracking video,although the steering wheel could do with a going over with some warm soapy water/all purpose cleaner and a magic eraser,first thing a person holds is the steering wheel and a matt (excuse the pun) finish beats a shiny wheel every time,ive been doing it for years...😊

[@connclissmann6514]

From what I have read, the 1 Series was initially developed to be a Rover, at the time when BMW owned Rover. Never understood the attraction other than the badge. Thanks for the video, engaging as always. Wishing you well with the sale.

[@thatpeskyswan]

You're correct it was meant to be a rover 25 replacement, the original concept art looks scarily similar with a different grill but bmw kept the design after shelling off rover to the Chinese 😂

[@bwdrives]

Might be the case but the chassis was still a good one and all the parts around it are copy paste off an E90

[@notverydeep9726]

It is the spiritual successor of the Austin Allegro...

[@f.k.3762]

@@thatpeskyswan BMW didn’t”t sell it to the Chinese but rather to a bunch of investors from Birmingham. They finally gave it the boot

[@connclissmann6514]

@@notverydeep9726 Ah, that's cruel!

[@yerunski]

To my knowledge all models had a DTC button. The 6 speed gearbox came with the LCI around 2006, also for all models.

[@HandHaben]

my 2004 E87 1 series 118d M47 engine has a 6 speed box..

[@Kofi_Mensahs_BurnerAccount]

@@HandHabenpetrols had a 5 speed box. I have an LCI 06 petrol and it’s got a 6 speed box.

[@yerunski]

@@HandHaben Maybe the diesels all have a 6 speed box?

[@richardstiles6370]

Nice car, I have just bought a 120 m sport 3dr in blue. Hopefully it will turn out as good as your one👍

[@davidperry3531]

It's interesting when these were first released in the early 2000s, they were considered ugly, with those banana side sills, unusual front and poor space utilisation, particularly in the rear seat area but it was the first low priced BMW and they sold well. The Bangle styling copped a lot of criticism but with all the comments made here, no one says anything about the styling and these days, along with the E60, it is considered cool and almost modern. I think it now looks better than a lot of more modern cars. It was a good drive too......

[@tinniswood2577]

Its come up very well, seats look much better than plain leather.

[@gashead2]

I have a 118d sport, never missed a beat.

[@joethompson1]

late again! tried watching yesterday after seeing the notification but couldn’t find the video! 😂 1 series is a nice car, but always problematic. loving the quite frequent ‘i bought a cheap…’ videos lately! ❤

[@gordonbirch806]

I think this 1 series has been a real good turn around, good profit (when you sell it) also not that expensive to buy. The car looked really good when finished.

[@stepjamie]

A good save Matt, no overspend or unexpected costly surprises and you’ve kept another car with a lot of life left in, on the road.

[@jordantowle6582]

These videos are addictive 😅loving the content I’m new to cars and being autistic doesn’t help but like watching your videos to get some knowledge

[@Tom-q6h2c]

Those seats have always reminded me of a sainsbury employee's jacket.

[@Whackypads]

Good video Matt. I REALLY HATED the 1 series till a few yrs bk my wife was stuck for a motor has her one just went bang. A mechanic friend off mine told me about a 120d he had for sale it was within my small budget 😢 wife actually drove it for 3 years only issue was a rear abs sensor and a out off shape tyre 😂 a very good lil car 🚗 😊

[@The63Jazz]

A quick clean and a buff

[@davidfranken8105]

I used to have 2006 120d automatic with about 260 000 kms on it. Thats car was quick and very reliable.

[@berwhaletheavenger]

All 1 Series were six speed apart from early 2004-06 116i's. Watch out for (N43) engine problems - timing chain, plastic chain guides breaking up and blocking the oil pick up tube, knackered balance shafts leading to the red oil light coming on at idle. oil leaks plus the dreaded Piezo injectors at £350.....plus VAT.....EACH. Then whining diffs. ABS rings.

[@DomWayne]

Do you work on them or know anyone that does? My N43 needs looking at

[@qq3528]

Love this kind of cheap cars .keep bring this

[@TheRealKensai86]

The door rear check strap is a common fault. This is a 1.6 being an b43b16a Front pdc is a nice option. Rear wiper motors are usually seized solid.

[@WainwrightWalksWiaLocalLad]

3D plates 😂😂😂 Generally the only dipstick on these is the driver! Usual great video Matt, cheers 👍

[@Conservator.]

I’m a bit surprised about the 3D plates. As far as I know they are considered tasteful here in the Netherlands. (Or maybe we all here lack good taste 😂)

[@ilmseed8200]

Your a top guy and a passionate car seller. Impressed by your drive. Going the extra smile, even changing the air vents its the little things that always matter!

[@GamingGrenade1]

Genuinely thought you were in Spain for the first 20 seconds. Seemed way too sunny for the UK. Also the sound is working for me

[@worldhello1234]

@0:34 Yes, BMW 116i is not the best engine choice for reliability because of the timing chain issues. There aren't many rear wheel drive compact cars available considering the Smart lineup is a lineup of city cars. 🙂

[@eikichionizuka2206]

What about the 118i 143hp? I’m interested in buying one ( from 2008)

[@gaznips]

The way you prep the cars for sale is great. Recently shopped around main dealers and couldn’t see any prep. £30k cars with damaged seats, crap tyres, body work needing attention and cars generally dirty and smelling of cigarettes. I walked away from so many within seconds

[@HighPeakAutos]

I don’t Know why so many don’t bother

[@ahyaan2552]

@@HighPeakAutosLaziness

[@ianashton1593]

Agree completely, was looking for a second car recently and the majority were rubbish. Curbed wheels, paintwork scuffs and minor body dents, dirty, stained interiors and all were at top retail price. Took ages to find something decent.

[@simokonsti2440]

Hello guys, how is it going. wellcome back.... I like your start!

[@saddoncarrs6963]

Another great video, Matt. I think I'd have had that seat bolster sorted but, all in all, you got that little beemer looking really smart.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks 👍

[@andrewroberts4736]

I really enjoy these videos Matt. I'm going to pick up a Jag S type at the weekend. Low mileage fully loaded and 5k. So excited!!!!

[@HighPeakAutos]

Very nice. Enjoy

[@christianbagge609]

A very enjoyable video as always! Share a lot of your views about cars. I don’t know if this is the right place for requests but would love to see you review an E63 generation BMW 6! And it would be interesting to see your thoughts on a first generation Tesla Model S as well(since it’s my current daily driver)

[@andrewmarriott4033]

I love those seats ❤

[@danmoney9932]

These are really good cars apart from 1 major detail. All the engines except the 2.0 pre lci diesel (m47) and 6 cyl (n52) petrol have massive trouble points - most often timing chains. The n43 in this car is a grenade, i hope it makes it through the warranty period for you Matt!

[@chriscanning8937]

N57 is a inline 6 diesel engine which replaced the more reliable M57 inline 6 diesel engine. The M43 was the 4 cylinder petrol engine (2001 to 2004) which was replaced by the N42 4 cylinder petrol engine. The M47 4 cylinder diesel was better than the N47 which replaced it.

[@danmoney9932]

@@chriscanning8937 you can't get a 1 series with a 6cyl diesel

[@chriscanning8937]

You can, 125, 130 and 135 are all 6 cylinder engines petrol or diesel

[@danmoney9932]

@@chriscanning8937 nope, Google it. 123d and 125d are the most powerful diesels and they are both 4cyl.

[@buzzingfly3088]

Love your channel..

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thank you so much!

[@kevincroft9848]

Yes its great value you will make a good profit on this BM W 116 i. Proud of you Nice one Matt Kevin

[@richardhunt1384]

Had a 60 plate come in last week for heavy steering due to the rack motor packing up. You could start it and it would be fine and next moment you drive it and goes heavy or threw on a Christmas Tree of lights on the dash. Customers bought a second hand one and it was a simple fit and plug and play.

[@drevo50]

Had a 56 plate 120d back in the day. Hated it, put me off the marque for 15 years. Yours looks better than mine ever did (although I did like the M sport blue paint).

[@Nebulametal]

Love my self a little one series there quite a good run around ngl

[@Andyc515]

What a lovely tidy motor,a quick flip, enjoyed the vid 👌

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks 👍

[@paulsikora5623]

great post id deffo buy a used car from matt because hes preps all his used cars to great standard i hope you do more videos of a tour of stock at high peak showroom. 😉

[@rhiantaylor3446]

Looked like a bluetooth USB adapter plugged into aux audio socket behind handbrake. I recall a Car mag review of the E30 back in the day and the comment that the extra cost of a BMW provides better build quality that probably the only second or third owner would really benefit from.

[@dmc9487]

Looks superb for 15 years of age. I like that shape & the 1 series.

[@red9zero]

I hate 3D plates. They are bad enough when they are new (and on straight), but they always look grubby. It`s as if Lego made numberplates. I would have liked to see the bolster repaired, but at the sale price, I'm not surprised it wasn't. The standard of prep would put many main dealers to shame though.

[@josedasilva4433]

Yes, the seat occupancy sensor. Replace it now or get a dummy sensor.

[@MrFrankGallagher]

I wish I could find bargain priced cars at these prices you buy them for . You do an excellent job on the cars and I'm hooked to the channel

[@mrd64]

Another good job and surprised it hasn't already sold.

[@passengerseatreviews]

Just finished the video on the 3 series and then this pops us Love it.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks!

[@kramrenrut950]

Definitely with you on the number plates

[@levilucas492]

I love your videos I always watch them before I start work in the morning

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks!

[@Bmwm340i]

Top class again mat. Your videos are addictive. Love seeing the transformation of the cars you do. Keep it up pal 👍👍👍

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks 👍

[@losch78]

To anyone in mainland Europe, UK used car prices are just insane. There is no such thing as a driving 1 Grand car (or 1200 EUR) here anywhere. That said, amazing transformation as usual, and good to see a decent profit and no massive hidden faults this time.

[@anthonydunn-1297]

There is if willing to risk auction

[@fakeaccount663]

prices here are actually stupid.

[@oxonomy2372]

@@fakeaccount663 How much is a similar bmw 1 series there?

[@matteobragato4228]

@@oxonomy2372 5k in Italy

[@wateo1782]

6000€.@@oxonomy2372

[@seancooke7332]

Excellent Work Lad

[@brianmcclure8012]

Great result Matt!!

[@arthurblundell6128]

The guys with the knitting needles down the doors do great work you are right -- that dash fix made it look £££'s better

[@yerunski]

I don't have any problems with audio. Also I own a similar car, from 2005. Can't wait to see this video :)

[@Markymarkvinylnut]

Another superb video, cheers Matt

[@kevincroft9848]

Nice one Matt good car good profit on this car . You deserve it Kevin from Radcliffe

[@HowardMessias-e8z]

11:30, pop the air vent and resight that flap.

[@bantamNeil12]

Great work Matt...Yet again another great bit of work turning a tired looking car into a very desirable one and hopefully making between 1.3-1.5k profit...👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Good work Matt 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Rabscuttle3]

Nice, quick turnaround, Matt - with profit too! 👍

[@davidmehlhorn726]

The seatbelt warning is usually dirt on the sensor. A blast of contact cleaner will resolve this for good……..or until it gets more lint on it

[@naliinsuthakaran2967]

I can hear the diff whining in the video,not a good sign. It’s a common issue on these and all the e9x and e8x models

[@RATADATUAVELHA]

ahhhh the brand of the two joys :) the joy when you buy it and the joy when you sell it.

[@jorges2545]

very nice outcome!👌

[@davidbillberg2203]

Really like the design of the 1-series. I'm looking at an M140i at the moment.

[@bwdrives]

How’s the insurance for you?

[@davidbillberg2203]

@@bwdrives Alot. I haven't bought it yet but last time I checked it was 1600 dollar per year to insure it. I'm mid 30s from Stockholm Sweden.

[@bwdrives]

@@davidbillberg2203 oh wow that actually sounds good compared to me in the UK, around £3000 at 22 😂 They are cheaper to buy here though around £20k

[@davidp.3110]

Hi Matt, excellent work you've been putting in your videos! I really enjoy watching them! Keep going! Wind deflectors: I am not a super car person, I like originality, however, if you have kids, coming out swimming lessons, you have to open your windows. If it's raining, you have to open as well and, with wind deflectors you don't get water inside and you have air flow! 😁 That's my reason for using them- air flow. Not sure if I can also gain 20hp in my 207sw ! Never thought about it in that way 😅😅 👍👍👍

[@md-detailing]

Great seller here in Croatia as well, The 1 Series is very popular with younger girls xD Great video and buy Matt :D

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks! 😃

[@histriamagna1014]

In Slovenia also. But they are a lot more expensive. Pozdrav susjed. 🇭🇷🇸🇮

[@md-detailing]

@@histriamagna1014 pozdrav i tebi! Nazalost zovu te pizda ak si musko i vozis jedinici no odlican je auto.

[@TheDizzer911]

Nice video again matt

[@ciaranburke3243]

Have a soft spot for the 1 series small compact rear wheel drive car that one turned out very nice happ profit matt 😀👍

[@meer-cha4985]

I have an e92 same age as this and that sound from the steering column was happening right a few days before my electric steering motor gave up... so if this one has electric steering that might be it 🙊

[@mikeyyyy9253]

love the 1 series videos

[@virgilrytaar9083]

I have a real soft spot for the 1st 1 series, I bought a 118d for peanuts around 10 years ago as the antidote to my money pit Mustang, out of all the exotica I've owned over the years it's the car I've kept the longest. I sold it to a stunning mother/daughter combo. I need another 1 and a cold shower

[@davidviner4932]

Solid car and worth what you are asking all day long, plenty of years life left in it

[@kdcoffice7331]

Rick , Back to the day job ! You were excellent at Glastonbury

[@philtowle4683]

He's gonna keep rolling and not give it up.

[@stevenclark1973]

Great video. Subscribed.

[@Saltydog666]

Good job well done. Nice little car.

[@DarkAngel-oq5ox]

You genuinely look after these cars. Would definitely buy from you.

[@guy4469]

SEAT belt occupancy plug £6 Ebay problem solved go under back off seat plug in light goes out ,i have them fitted .

[@vincentyerkess7230]

Good honest tradesman

[@bield7]

Great vid as ever. And a good buy, if you can live with the clumsy design and proportions of the car

[@paulsuddes1144]

Our 2009 116d 3dr sport has given us 14 yrs of total service….great car…still on original exhaust, only needed services, battery, brakes and two shockers in its life. Still absolutely immaculate….79k…. If yours is a 8/10, ours is 9.5/10😉. Mind you we did pay 17k brand new😊

[@andersnielsen6044]

Hehe.. Here in Denmark it would have cost you £45k brand new back in 2009.. But it would still be worth more than £10k :D

[@paulsuddes1144]

@@andersnielsen6044 want to buy it?🤣

[@andersnielsen6044]

@@paulsuddes1144 Yep if you pay the taxes.. I trade +1500 cars every year :D

[@wernerdanler2742]

The fact that it's a 6 speed and the car looks good should make it sell fast. Dealers over here just don't prep cars like you do. They have some kudos wash it, with a sponge and a hose, and then they put stickers on the windscreen for almost twice it's market value, especially the "buy here pay here" lots.

[@joelbrown2782]

Might be because I work in the trade like you, but you are right that Nearside has been painted. The orange peel in that paint is quite bad. This is the edit. Just a guess, that noise on the steering rack, is the rack itself, I am writing this before the end of the video.

[@jimbob578]

Love watching these, cheers Matt. I would really like to see the end result, i.e. how much they sold for etc. if you could ever add this information it would be great :)

[@atlas94450]

Another great video! I'm still a fairly new driver, could you do a video on how best to find good mechanics / garages?

[@dh1380]

My experience of BMW ownership: Get in car. Start engine. BONG BONG BONG BONG The car never went majorly wrong. But every small thing that could've gone wrong did, and was accompanied by a bong noise. Rife with small problems including build quality. With that said it never broke down unlike all the VAG cars I've owned. Sh*t interior with BMs. Not made to withstand wear and tear or even sunlight. Any time i see that style of number plate i just think "c*nt" not gonna lie.

[@Wellibob68]

Great video. Fixed now too. Cars decent and clean, like your fresh shave 😊😎