BMW Car Query (Absolute Amateur!)

[emyllis]

So, my wife has a BMW series 1, and when starting the car an audible bleep and a light in a bulb comes on -

Can anyone tell me what it means? The manual is a little ambiguous, and I am sorry to ask as I'm sure it's obvious to experts!
And is it safe to drive?

Thanks in advance

 

[Richard.T]

If it's like a Vauxhall( they are both German) it means there's a light bulb out.. Safe to drive, Yes. All you have to do is check to see which one's out and change it, Sadly I think you might have to get an authorized BMW mechanic to re set the on board computer if it doesn't register the new bulb.

I could be wrong though

 

[emyllis]

Richard T, that does make sense! As I say, without having a car brain, it didn't cross my mind Even I should be able to go and get the right light bulb etc and see what I can do from there. Thanks for your super fast response Richard T, it's much appreciated.

 

[Tirpitz]

if it looks OK when you check it will be a number plate light

can't tell you how many times i've had to check a car for a so called electrical fault because "all the lights are working but the warnings on the dash" when its a blown number plate bulb :bonk:

 

[barneyrubble]

That's "Bulb of exterior lighting failed"

Probably one of the downlighters you get in the door handles that light the floor when you unlock it. Have a look - probably only three working.

Once changed will probably reset itself too, if not places like kwik fit now can reset the computer for you once you've fixed it.

 

[barneyrubble]

It's not any of the main lights as they would show different symbols....... Sorry, should have put that above.