800 miles to service
11-17-2005, 01:17 PM
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my car is now saying that its due an oil change in 800 miles , when i contact the dealer will this be a service or just a oil change, car is on 15000 mls and so far hed nothing done to it, by the way anyone know whats this costs approx im in the uk
11-17-2005, 01:46 PM
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My Ride: 525i SE Black Saphire, Black Dakota Leather, 116 type alloys
I'm pretty sure this will be an Oil change (and filter) unless the i-drive is saying that the microfilters or anything else is also due.
Costs about ?145 for the service. Mine was done at just under 15k miles at the dealer in Worcester back in June this year. They charged ?12 a litre (excl VAT) for the oil which came to nearly ?80 for 6.5 litres of the Castrol SLX and ?6.60 (excl VAT) for the oil filter. Total was ?123 with ?22 VAT on top for parts and labour.
I can't believe how much they charged for the Oil - it must be gold plated - but luckily it was the previous owner who stumped up the cash just before he sold it. (I found the receipt with the items listed in amoungs the service book and papers I had with the car when I got it in October).
When it's due for the next one, I'll be doing it myself for probably a quarter of the cost. (It's sooo simple to do).
Costs about ?145 for the service. Mine was done at just under 15k miles at the dealer in Worcester back in June this year. They charged ?12 a litre (excl VAT) for the oil which came to nearly ?80 for 6.5 litres of the Castrol SLX and ?6.60 (excl VAT) for the oil filter. Total was ?123 with ?22 VAT on top for parts and labour.
I can't believe how much they charged for the Oil - it must be gold plated - but luckily it was the previous owner who stumped up the cash just before he sold it. (I found the receipt with the items listed in amoungs the service book and papers I had with the car when I got it in October).
When it's due for the next one, I'll be doing it myself for probably a quarter of the cost. (It's sooo simple to do).
11-17-2005, 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by merklebob' post='199705' date='Nov 17 2005, 11:11 PM
in the usa we get 4 years and 48000 miles free maintance. dont you????
11-18-2005, 02:18 AM
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11-18-2005, 02:31 AM
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I just had oil service/brake fluid changed & particle filters replaced, all needed doing at almost the same time luckily. The whole lot cost around ?250. It is worth shopping around , I saved ?50 by going to a BMW dealer a few miles away.
11-18-2005, 04:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Kev525' post='199692' date='Nov 17 2005, 10:46 PM
When it's due for the next one, I'll be doing it myself for probably a quarter of the cost. (It's sooo simple to do).
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Reseting the service indicator on the i-drive is a piece of cake. There are some comprehensive instructions now on the DIY forum. (See topic listed for "resetting Oil Service indicator"). Not sure how to link to another topic or I'd put one in for you.
Found it now - see post further down.
11-18-2005, 04:18 AM
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Originally Posted by BMWJIMT' post='199925' date='Nov 18 2005, 11:31 AM
I just had oil service/brake fluid changed & particle filters replaced, all needed doing at almost the same time luckily. The whole lot cost around ?250. It is worth shopping around , I saved ?50 by going to a BMW dealer a few miles away.
However, it's over ?1,000 now! 
Next time I'll probably for the 3yr option though...
11-18-2005, 04:29 AM
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My Ride: 525i SE Black Saphire, Black Dakota Leather, 116 type alloys
Indeed - I'm glad I bought the Service Inclusive! My car was serviced recently and they won't do anything other than what's listed on the iDrive... Fortunately, my Brake Fluid light came on during the drive to the garage for it's oil change. However, they refused to replace the Particle Filter even though it was very close! It's now just about to turn orange after about 2 weeks after the service! Annoying, as I have to visit the dealer again really soon!
A work colleage of mine (BMW530) also has the service inclusive package and he seems to spend more time taking the car back and forth to the dealer for seperate service items to be changed that he spends driving it!. Doesn't make sense that they won't change microfilters, brake fluid or anything else that shows up if they are all due within a very short period. If you were having to pay for the items each visit I could understand it - being a "money spinner" for the dealer as they could charge for extra labour, but surely when the car is in the workshop they may as well sort out everything they can to prevent a visit being necessary in another few weeks? Also, it's not just the expense, but the time and inconvenience for you guys to book it in, arrange transport to work (getting a courtesy car around here is like finding hens teeth), and then picking it up again later. Glad I don't have the service inclusive package now!
11-18-2005, 04:41 AM
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My Ride: 525i SE Black Saphire, Black Dakota Leather, 116 type alloys
Originally Posted by colejl' post='199921' date='Nov 18 2005, 11:18 AM
How do you reset the iDrive then?
Found it.
look here http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=17756
Maybe the Forum Adminsitrators would consider adding this topic to the FAQ's section so it can been seen more readily rather than hav to search through the posts until you find the bit you need?