What to look out for when buyng a 1 series ~ 118?

[Pip1968]

My daughter wants me to go along with her when she looks at a second hand 1 series. She has seen one in Essex which looks to be an ex hairdressers car ie cabriolet with white seats !!!??? Anyway what are the weak spots and things likely to have failed that I should look out for or ask about?

I think the one she has seen is a 2010 and if not that particular car then that is the sort of age of vehicle that she is looking at.

Any pointers most appreciated.

Pip

[Pip1968]

Not worried about that or the bigger rear view mirror - the BMW 'N' option - narcissist.

More interested in mechanics.

Pip

[Pip1968]

I think it is a petrol she is after but all noted on the timing chains. I come from a long line of BMWs e30/e34/e39/e46 and assume the "N" moniker is denotes the 1 series cars. Does anyone know when the timing chain issues were rectified. She was looking at an 2009/10 I believe.

Is that the only issue?

Thank you to all.

Pip