Finding out Detailed Service History

Ming · Post by **Ming** » Sun May 23, 2021 2:02 pm

After thoroughly enjoying the group road trip yesterday I've decided to definitely keep the Zed and want to treat it to a proper service with a local independent garage, but I'm not sure exactly what needs doing.
I've got 62k miles on it now and it was serviced when I bought it a year ago, but as the service book wasn't updated I guess it was just oil and reset the service indicator. That was at 59k.
The previous one was at 55k and 6 mths earlier, but again just at a normal non specialist garage. Again, they've completed the book but just ticked the oil service box. Previous to that was a string of Sytner services with brakes, filters etc ending at 46k in late 2017.

So, how do I find out exactly what they did and what it's likely to need now? I don't really want to tell my indy to change everything if it doesn't need it, but what are the mileage/time intervals for the service items such as brake fluid, plugs etc? Will my pocket take a beating if everything needs doing?

mcbutler · Post by **mcbutler** » Sun May 23, 2021 2:57 pm

Just go for a full service then you know you have a nicely sorted car and start from there

Chippie · Post by **Chippie** » Sun May 23, 2021 3:58 pm

I’d agree for the little extra cost just get everything done and then you know it’s sorted

Ming · Post by **Ming** » Sun May 23, 2021 4:13 pm

Any idea how much a full service, plugs, brake fluid etc would be at a good independent?

Pickster · Post by **Pickster** » Sun May 23, 2021 4:24 pm

Ming wrote: ↑Sun May 23, 2021 4:13 pm Any idea how much a full service, plugs, brake fluid etc would be at a good independent?

Last time my 23i was in for a full service at a BMW Indie it was 330.00 including Vat. Oil filter, Air Filter, Pollen Filter, Spark Plugs, Engine oil and Brake fluid. including history updated on BMW system. Hope that helps.

Pickster · Post by **Pickster** » Sun May 23, 2021 4:27 pm

That was BN Works in Leeds take my F31 there as well they only work on BMW and Minnie. (Not affiliated to them in any way)

Zed Baron · Post by **Zed Baron** » Sun May 23, 2021 5:28 pm

BMW's service website use to let you choose service items relevant to the reg number and mileage, clearly stating the costs... just went onto it and my E89 doesn't exist anymore

Ming · Post by **Ming** » Sun May 23, 2021 5:57 pm

Zed Baron wrote: ↑Sun May 23, 2021 5:28 pm BMW's service website use to let you choose service items relevant to the reg number and mileage, clearly stating the costs... just went onto it and my E89 doesn't exist anymore

I think I may have seen something similar, but the problem is that for the last 3 years BMW won't know what's been done, as the services wouldn't appear on their database.
I'll think I'll go down the route of getting the lot done. I'd like to know it's right and hopefully it'll help with the resale down the line

Ming · Post by **Ming** » Mon May 24, 2021 10:40 am

I've had a quote from a trusted local indy who looked after my Z3 years back.
£285 incl vat, fully serviced incl oil, filters and brake fluid.
I'm happy with that, and the recent MOT highlighted a very small oil leak somewhere so I'll get him to investigate that at the same time.

Pbondar · Post by **Pbondar** » Mon May 24, 2021 10:57 am

Ming wrote: ↑Mon May 24, 2021 10:40 am I've had a quote from a trusted local indy who looked after my Z3 years back.
£285 incl vat, fully serviced incl oil, filters and brake fluid.
I'm happy with that, and the recent MOT highlighted a very small oil leak somewhere so I'll get him to investigate that at the same time.

If your's is an auto I'd get the box fluid changed..its due..

Coolant change wouldn't hurt either

Ming · Post by **Ming** » Mon May 24, 2021 11:47 am

Forgot to mention the gearbox oil - I'll give him a ring now

Ming · Post by **Ming** » Thu May 27, 2021 5:33 pm

Well, just picked up the car from the garage.

Full service, all filters, oil, plugs, coolant and brake fluid change and new front pads.

£550 all in. Ouch

At least I know it's well sorted and it's just small services for the next two.

Nanu · Post by **Nanu** » Thu May 27, 2021 7:50 pm

Small price for peace of mind

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