Service requirements, Is this correct?

KyleWillz17 · 10-29-2021, 10:17 AM

Hi all,

Only owned my BMW f30 for around 14 months and it was serviced just 7 months ago at my local BMW dealership.

Idrive at that point stated next service due in 2023 or 18000 miles but roll on just 7 months and 10,000 miles added to mileage and it is now saying it is overdue for both a vehicle check and engine oil change, surely this is not correct.

Any advice before BMW pull my pants down would be much appreciated.

Cheers.

Abzynthe · 10-29-2021, 10:21 AM

There are different service items at different times.
A vehicle check is also an MOT I think, which can easily be changed to whenever your MOT is due.

Armaan · 10-29-2021, 10:36 AM

As above, look at idrive - could be brake fluid or brake pads, inspection Likely to be due same time as oil change.

MOT is not logged on the Idrive I don't think.

Armaan

KyleWillz17 · 10-29-2021, 11:35 AM

Thanks for the info, but no, its not the MOT.

I spoke to BMW on the phone and they told me that it seemed strange and to pop up for someone to take a look.

They have confirmed that it does need the big service and put it down to driving style which I know is ridiculous as I do not in any way abuse the car.

dholdi2 · 10-29-2021, 05:42 PM

MOT is on my idrive, its listed as vehicle inspection.

goram · 10-30-2021, 03:41 AM

I drive 170 miles yesterday, and my oil change service requirement dropped from 6000 miles to 4900.

I reckon BMW employ someone to remotely reduce service interval times!

KyleWillz17 · 10-30-2021, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goram

I drive 170 miles yesterday, and my oil change service requirement dropped from 6000 miles to 4900.

I reckon BMW employ someone to remotely reduce service interval times!

Good to know its not just mine then

sensible · 10-30-2021, 02:40 PM

The cars have condition based servicing, sensors that monitor the condition of the oil.
After an oil change the car is set for the next service at 2 years or 18,000 miles. However the 18,000 can go up or down depending on the condition of the oil.
This would explain yours dropping to 10,000. My last car went up to 20,000.
If you don't think this is right, could it be a faulty sensor? ...or do you do a lot of short journeys that has deteriorated the oil?

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KyleWillz17 Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: bmw f30 3 series Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Cardiff iTrader: (0)	Service requirements, Is this correct? Hi all, Only owned my BMW f30 for around 14 months and it was serviced just 7 months ago at my local BMW dealership. Idrive at that point stated next service due in 2023 or 18000 miles but roll on just 7 months and 10,000 miles added to mileage and it is now saying it is overdue for both a vehicle check and engine oil change, surely this is not correct. Any advice before BMW pull my pants down would be much appreciated. Cheers.
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Abzynthe Colonel 1394 Rep 2,130 Posts Drives: BMW 440i Gran Coupe LCI Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	There are different service items at different times. A vehicle check is also an MOT I think, which can easily be changed to whenever your MOT is due. __________________ Previous: 2010 F01 740d M Sport \| 2015 F36 420d M Sport Current: 2018 F36 440i M Sport (Stage 1 BM3, xHP stage 3)
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Armaan Major 715 Rep 1,162 Posts Drives: F30 320i Sport Remapped Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Birmingham iTrader: (0)	As above, look at idrive - could be brake fluid or brake pads, inspection Likely to be due same time as oil change. MOT is not logged on the Idrive I don't think. Armaan
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KyleWillz17 Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: bmw f30 3 series Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Cardiff iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the info, but no, its not the MOT. I spoke to BMW on the phone and they told me that it seemed strange and to pop up for someone to take a look. They have confirmed that it does need the big service and put it down to driving style which I know is ridiculous as I do not in any way abuse the car.
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dholdi2 Private First Class 64 Rep 185 Posts Drives: F31 35d Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Preston iTrader: (0)	MOT is on my idrive, its listed as vehicle inspection.
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goram Second Lieutenant 89 Rep 222 Posts Drives: BMW 330d xDrive Touring Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Reading iTrader: (0)	I drive 170 miles yesterday, and my oil change service requirement dropped from 6000 miles to 4900. I reckon BMW employ someone to remotely reduce service interval times!
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sensible Lieutenant Colonel 810 Rep 1,706 Posts Drives: BMW 420i M-Sport Gran Coupe Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: West Midlands UK iTrader: (0)	The cars have condition based servicing, sensors that monitor the condition of the oil. After an oil change the car is set for the next service at 2 years or 18,000 miles. However the 18,000 can go up or down depending on the condition of the oil. This would explain yours dropping to 10,000. My last car went up to 20,000. If you don't think this is right, could it be a faulty sensor? ...or do you do a lot of short journeys that has deteriorated the oil?
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