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[Agemo]

I used to get the brake light warning, yet they both lit up. I found I had one bulb with a loose filament, new bulb and all was well.

[JohnM]

OK, an awful lot of 'dangle berries' stated in this thread 

'Check Brake Lights', only appears on post 1998 displays, should only appear after ign switched on, and before brakes depressed for the first time. This is a different warning to 'Brake Light' which is a failed bulb.

'Check Oil Level' or 'Oil Lack' you may see on a hot day when the oil level is halfway between min and max, or lower. Try to keep it nearer max.

Numberplate bulbs are not covered by check system

Well put too.

SMD You almost certainly have a brake light bulb failing.  Replace both sides (with VX ones) and go from there.

[TheBoy]

OK, an awful lot of 'dangle berries' stated in this thread 

'Check Brake Lights', only appears on post 1998 displays, should only appear after ign switched on, and before brakes depressed for the first time. This is a different warning to 'Brake Light' which is a failed bulb.

'Check Oil Level' or 'Oil Lack' you may see on a hot day when the oil level is halfway between min and max, or lower. Try to keep it nearer max.

Numberplate bulbs are not covered by check system

My mistake. The brake light message I get is "brake light" which comes on randomly. I do get the "check brake light" after ingnition which goes away (as mentioned)

Ah, right, poor quality or tired bulbs then. Replace both

[espen22]

 check for corrosion and that the positive blade is tight to the bulb when you're there.
Have seen some problems like that because of lousy fitted tow bars as well.