Brake fluid is hygroscopic, meaning it attracts water even inside the hydraulic system. This is why all European car manufacturers recommend a brake fluid change interval, usually 1 year or 2 years.

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If the brake pedal in your car has gone soft over time or your brakes don’t feel as tight and immediate as they used to, you might need to bleed your brake fluid. The brake fluid in your car collects ...

I think the accepted way for a one-person bleed is to fill a tube with fluid and place it in a resevoir of more fluid. As the pedal is pumped, it will bubble air out but draw fluid in.