320i first Mot & Service

Dan77777 · 08-07-2018, 10:59 AM

My new log book has just arrived and no information on it regarding previous owner.
I will contact the dealers and speak to them

330XDave · 08-07-2018, 11:00 AM

Sounds dodgy to be honest. But then again this is Big Motoring World we're talking about so anything goes....

dangerous_al · 08-07-2018, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan77777

My new log book has just arrived and no information on it regarding previous owner.
I will contact the dealers and speak to them

How can there be nothing on the log book, it should always show previous keeper and date of change of ownership. What does it say with regard to date of change? I think you do need to speak to them and also go into a local dealer and get the key read

Dan77777 · 08-07-2018, 11:18 AM

Just rechecked the V5 and it has the original date of registration, previous owners (1, no name) and new ownership date.

But no name, address etc of previous keeper

dangerous_al · 08-07-2018, 11:18 AM

Just looked at their terms and conditions, looks like they will accept returns. Did the advert for the car say service history as they all seem to, if so you want to see evidence of it. If they said that no service required they have misled you. I would want answers and make a complaint as per their complaints procedure stated in their terms and conditions

dangerous_al · 08-07-2018, 11:25 AM

Apparently DVLA have recently removed previous keepers details from the V5. So you need to go back to Big Motoring World and ask some questions. I would also get the key read and see if there is anything on there as sometimes dealers forget to update the idrive

Sasquartch · 08-07-2018, 12:52 PM

Big Motoring World are a car supermarket who just shift large numbers of ex fleet cars. They probably don't know or even care if it's been serviced. It's probably safe to assume that if there is nothing on the idrive then it hasn't been near a BMW dealer.

I'd ask Big Motoring World but unless it was described as having FSH not sure you'll get far.

This is the difference between buying AUC from BMW and a car supermarket, yes you may save some cash up front but if anything goes wrong further down the line it might not be so good

Dan77777 · 08-07-2018, 01:43 PM

In a couple days , I’ll visit my local BMW dealership and get them to read my key.
I have some other questions so the trip will be worthwhile

Thank all for the input. Tbh I now feel a little apprehensive about my purchase but I’m sure I’ll get answers from BMW.

dangerous_al · 08-07-2018, 01:44 PM

Its not that far past the service date so if it hasn't been done get it done ASAP

sensible · 08-07-2018, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan77777

In a couple days , I’ll visit my local BMW dealership and get them to read my key.
I have some other questions so the trip will be worthwhile

Thank all for the input. Tbh I now feel a little apprehensive about my purchase but I’m sure I’ll get answers from BMW.

If it hasn't had a service it's only oil and microfilter that would need to be done ASAP. The 320i LCI is very under-rated in my opinion. It has had a bad press, presumably due to previous generation engines. I think this engine is excellent and produces good performance and fuel economy. I have done 26k from new and averaged 38.6 mpg. You can squeeze about 53 mpg on a motorway run in eco.

Dan77777 · 08-08-2018, 04:21 AM

*positive update*

Called Big M World and got info on previous owner, found out what they did pre-sale. All good.
Also went to BMW dealership and had key read. Service history is fine. System just not updated,which has been now. Next oil change not for 19k or 2020.
Nearest thing that needs doing is brake fluid ,mot and end of warranty check in Feb 2019.

Thanks all for your help.

330XDave · 08-08-2018, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan77777

*positive update*

Called Big M World and got info on previous owner, found out what they did pre-sale. All good.
Also went to BMW dealership and had key read. Service history is fine. System just not updated,which has been now. Next oil change not for 19k or 2020.
Nearest thing that needs doing is brake fluid ,mot and end of warranty check in Feb 2019.

Thanks all for your help.

Great news, just shows that these car supermarkets are pushing cars through so quickly that important details are being missed though.

Jeff123 · 08-08-2018, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan77777

*positive update*

Called Big M World and got info on previous owner, found out what they did pre-sale. All good.
Also went to BMW dealership and had key read. Service history is fine. System just not updated,which has been now. Next oil change not for 19k or 2020.
Nearest thing that needs doing is brake fluid ,mot and end of warranty check in Feb 2019.

Thanks all for your help.

Had that done yesterday - £129.

Dan77777 · 08-08-2018, 08:50 AM

Nice info JEFF, thanks

sensible · 08-08-2018, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff123

Had that done yesterday - £129.

Good price. My local dealer want £170, but one a bit further away it's only £121. Will try to get the local one to price match.

Jeff123 · 08-09-2018, 03:55 AM

I just ask for a £30 MOT and they do it without question. Thats a £24 saving straight away.

08-07-2018, 10:59 AM	#23
Dan77777 Enlisted Member 9 Rep 49 Posts Drives: BMW 320i Sport Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Kent iTrader: (0)	My new log book has just arrived and no information on it regarding previous owner. I will contact the dealers and speak to them
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330XDave Major 629 Rep 1,470 Posts Drives: 330d xDrive Touring Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Nottingham, UK iTrader: (0)	Sounds dodgy to be honest. But then again this is Big Motoring World we're talking about so anything goes.... Last edited by 330XDave; 08-07-2018 at 11:22 AM..
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08-07-2018, 11:18 AM	#26
Dan77777 Enlisted Member 9 Rep 49 Posts Drives: BMW 320i Sport Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Kent iTrader: (0)	Just rechecked the V5 and it has the original date of registration, previous owners (1, no name) and new ownership date. But no name, address etc of previous keeper
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dangerous_al Major 403 Rep 1,032 Posts Drives: X3 M40i G01 2020 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bristol England iTrader: (0)	Just looked at their terms and conditions, looks like they will accept returns. Did the advert for the car say service history as they all seem to, if so you want to see evidence of it. If they said that no service required they have misled you. I would want answers and make a complaint as per their complaints procedure stated in their terms and conditions
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08-07-2018, 11:25 AM	#28
dangerous_al Major 403 Rep 1,032 Posts Drives: X3 M40i G01 2020 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bristol England iTrader: (0)	Apparently DVLA have recently removed previous keepers details from the V5. So you need to go back to Big Motoring World and ask some questions. I would also get the key read and see if there is anything on there as sometimes dealers forget to update the idrive
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08-07-2018, 12:52 PM	#29
Sasquartch Major 606 Rep 1,455 Posts Drives: 520i G30 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Herts iTrader: (0)	Big Motoring World are a car supermarket who just shift large numbers of ex fleet cars. They probably don't know or even care if it's been serviced. It's probably safe to assume that if there is nothing on the idrive then it hasn't been near a BMW dealer. I'd ask Big Motoring World but unless it was described as having FSH not sure you'll get far. This is the difference between buying AUC from BMW and a car supermarket, yes you may save some cash up front but if anything goes wrong further down the line it might not be so good
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08-07-2018, 01:43 PM	#30
Dan77777 Enlisted Member 9 Rep 49 Posts Drives: BMW 320i Sport Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Kent iTrader: (0)	In a couple days , I’ll visit my local BMW dealership and get them to read my key. I have some other questions so the trip will be worthwhile Thank all for the input. Tbh I now feel a little apprehensive about my purchase but I’m sure I’ll get answers from BMW.
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08-07-2018, 01:44 PM	#31
dangerous_al Major 403 Rep 1,032 Posts Drives: X3 M40i G01 2020 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bristol England iTrader: (0)	Its not that far past the service date so if it hasn't been done get it done ASAP
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08-08-2018, 04:21 AM	#33
Dan77777 Enlisted Member 9 Rep 49 Posts Drives: BMW 320i Sport Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Kent iTrader: (0)	positive update Called Big M World and got info on previous owner, found out what they did pre-sale. All good. Also went to BMW dealership and had key read. Service history is fine. System just not updated,which has been now. Next oil change not for 19k or 2020. Nearest thing that needs doing is brake fluid ,mot and end of warranty check in Feb 2019. Thanks all for your help.
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Dan77777 Enlisted Member 9 Rep 49 Posts Drives: BMW 320i Sport Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Kent iTrader: (0)	Nice info JEFF, thanks
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08-09-2018, 03:55 AM	#38
Jeff123 Jeff 318 Rep 1,451 Posts Drives: 330d M Sport x-drive F30 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Yorkshire iTrader: (0)	I just ask for a £30 MOT and they do it without question. Thats a £24 saving straight away.
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