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  1. Auto Electrical Forum
    I've got a second hand 530e from 2018 last year, and will need to service it soon. I'm considering bringing it to KwikFit or some place similar instead of the dealership, since I assume it will be cheaper - do you think that makes sense or am I making a mistake here? Obviously I want to maintain...
  2. BMW 3 Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of 3 Series
    Hi all, I got a quote for a minor service and brake fluid change from BMW for a hair under £500 - without the brake fluid they quoted me £450. I’ve had another quote from a (brilliant and trusted) independent specialist for around £300 for the same. I wondered if these prices were about...
  3. General BMW Discussions
    Hi BMW Owners Just wondering if anyone share the same frustration as me on these service histories... On older cars, we will have to keep a thick pile of physical paper work to demonstrate the car is well looked after, so that we can retain the resale value. However I have too much paperwork...
  4. General BMW Discussions
    Hi guys, I just bought a 420iX, with 24,000 miles. Super happy with it. Anyway, there is service history in the idrive, however I have noticed the front brakes are squeaking, so I figured the front brake pads may need changing. However in the service area of the idrive, it has a green "okay"...
  5. BMW 1 Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of 1 Series
    Hi all, so it’s service time for my 1 series! what oil would be best? The cars a 120d 2016 auto. The owners manual says I can use a few different grades. I was going to use 5w30 fully synthetic. Thanks! ps I’ve got another post up regarding my old 1 series, any help on that would be great!
  6. BMW 5 Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of 5 Series
    Hi I have a 2007 pre Lci E60 in manual The engine starts on first push of the button so holding the trip button doesn’t bring up the yellow triangle or menu Doesn’t work with the key inserted and doesn’t work while engine is running Is there anyway to reset service without having the car in...
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  8. BMW Garages and Parts Retailers
    Hello all I have recently taken my BMW M4 into bmw for a break fluid service. I got a call from them saying that they’re having problems taking off bolts in the break callipers todo the oil change as they have been over tightened and they could break them if they continue to try which would...
  9. General BMW Discussions
    Hi, I bought my bmw 1 series in August and it’s due a service this month, how does this work with the service information being held in the idrive system, can any company that services my car update the information in there or do I specifically have to go to bmw for this?
  10. General BMW Discussions
    Hi, my service is due for my car next month, I have a 2014 bmw 120d, how does this work in terms of getting the service logged into the idrive system, can I go to any garage or does it have to be bmw or a garage with the correct software?
  11. BMW Garages and Parts Retailers
    Hi Everyone, I'm new to this forum would really appreciate some advice. As in the title I have a 2017, F30 335D M Sport, It's showing a number of service requirements on the BMW Condition Based Servicing. Brake fluid change Front brake pads Oil change I know I don't need to use main dealer to...
  12. General BMW Discussions
    Hi all, I have a 57 plate 335D (E92) and noticed the other day that the PAS fluid was very low (admitly i had not kept checks on it). According to one thread I found online and my friend who works for a garage as a Mechanic have told me that I should be using Fuchs CHF-11s (Formally Pentosin...
  13. BMW 4 Series - Tech Talk F32,F33,F36,F82,F83
    Hi all, new here and looking at buying a 2014 420d msport from an approved dealer, the car has only done 11800 miles, it is very up together and drives well, apparently the old guy who owned it has been unwell hence the low mileage. My concern is that the dealer didn't really let on at first...
  14. Diagnostic Hardware and Software Discussion forum
    So took the 520d in for a service which was done by the dealership. However, they have advised that they can’t reset the service light. In fact I was advised that to determine what the fault is they would need to run a diagnostic which was around £100. I declined. Has anyone dealt with...
  15. BMW Cars for Sale
    Introduction Here is my BMW F10 530D M sport on carbon black, the car is in great condition. 1 previous owner, (family member). 69,750 miles from brand new (may slightly increase). Full BMW service history from new Full MOT history All original paper work, service book in the original BMW...
  16. BMW 3 Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of 3 Series
    Hi all, I'm having a few issues with my BMW it's a 64 plate 320d GT and had it less than a year at the minute. It was due in for its service a couple of weeks ago just for oil change and filters which turned into new discs all around and pads on front, differential oil leak fix and right light...
  17. BMW 5 Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of 5 Series
    I cannot reset the oil service on my car at all. Have tried using the idrive reset as well as on my autel diagnostic tool manual reset but to no avail. Even the local BMW techie could not reset it via idrive. Any ideas or help will be much appreciated! Thanks. Btw., i am in South Africa! Spring...
  18. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E46
    Hi all, So doing a service today, only had a few weeks but judging by state of the filters and how black and smelly the oil is it was well over due (i think i may extend to a fuel filter as well) First time Ive used one of these 'oil extractor pumps' as im without jack stands or any suitable...
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