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So how much is that service history worth?
- un1eash
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So how much is that service history worth?
F Series and newer BMW's the service history is now electronic and you don't even get a service book. You can request a book as I believe only BMW can update the car's on-board service history.
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So how much is that service history worth?
I'm sure BMW used to read my keys in the little key reader on the service desk. Am I confused....?
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So how much is that service history worth?
Also, if you look at the link Ducklakeview posted , it shows 143 SOLD !! So there are a lot of bogus books out there, some may be legit but 143 , no way!
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So how much is that service history worth?
The key holds basic information about the car including service due but doesn't hold the actual service history.
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So how much is that service history worth?
I’m pretty sure that when I took my zed in for a service, the guy told me how many litres of fuel I had left in the tank after reading the keyDucklakeview wrote: ↑Wed Feb 21, 2018 7:04 pmDepends on the model - Older Zeds with EWS 3/4 key systems only store the mileage and VIN. Later ones store more info.
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So how much is that service history worth?
Correct, this list stolen from PH..Smartbear wrote: ↑Wed Feb 21, 2018 7:23 pmI’m pretty sure that when I took my zed in for a service the guy told me how many litres of fuel I had left in the tankDucklakeview wrote: ↑Wed Feb 21, 2018 7:04 pmDepends on the model - Older Zeds with EWS 3/4 key systems only store the mileage and VIN. Later ones store more info.
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Ambient temp
Fuel level in tank
Kilometers on car
average kms per week
key number(s)
model type (ie N54/N55/N52)
services due
vehicle color code
interior color code
in service date
build date
coolant temp when last used
brake fluid date/when its due to be change
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So how much is that service history worth?
You used to be able to also buy dealer stamps for defunct franchises...such as David Holmes Stockport (which is now Williams Stockport).
Some of the dealerships still exist, some don't, so it's not always simple to verify what you're seeing in the service book.
My book hardly ever gets stamped, but I don't think it's going to make much difference at my mileage
Some of the dealerships still exist, some don't, so it's not always simple to verify what you're seeing in the service book.
My book hardly ever gets stamped, but I don't think it's going to make much difference at my mileage
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So how much is that service history worth?
When I took my Z3 in for a service some years ago the young girl on the desk put the key in a reader
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So how much is that service history worth?
+1R60BBA wrote: ↑Wed Feb 21, 2018 2:54 pmBMW do hold within their database information on any car that has been serviced at a BMW main dealer garage.Ducklakeview wrote: ↑Wed Feb 21, 2018 1:21 pmDo they charge for that?
Can't believe BMW don't hold a "central database" Surely it's in their own interests, as it can tie people into the dealer network servicing?
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In order to get this information, you have to call up BMW customer services. (If you call up your local branch they will only be able to provide you with any servicing done on a particular car at that branch.)
Its all stored on the key anyway and they can read it and print it out at the dealers
In addition to that newer cars do have the merc style electronic service book.
These things have been knocking about for years but that said they've usually been sold from overseas into the UK.
Bit of a give away though, that many stamps all at the same dealer, you don't really see that too often
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So how much is that service history worth?
Ditto, after the 100k phobia point is there really any point. With my own scribbles and receipts you can guarantee my FSH is genuinemmm-five wrote: ↑Wed Feb 21, 2018 8:32 pmYou used to be able to also buy dealer stamps for defunct franchises...such as David Holmes Stockport (which is now Williams Stockport).
Some of the dealerships still exist, some don't, so it's not always simple to verify what you're seeing in the service book.
My book hardly ever gets stamped, but I don't think it's going to make much difference at my mileage
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So how much is that service history worth?
My XC90 had about 15, all from same dealership, BUT came with the invoices also..Crazy Harry wrote: ↑Wed Feb 21, 2018 9:05 pmOur Galaxy has got twenty stamps from the same Ford dealership
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So how much is that service history worth?
Yep got stacks of them as well. When I sold my RS they printed the full work history out for me about eight years worth - have been very happy with them over the years. Even let me buy parts air con pipe was a big saver £365 Ford dealer network - £65 gen ford in Ford package via internetDucklakeview wrote: ↑Wed Feb 21, 2018 9:13 pmMy XC90 had about 15, all from same dealership, BUT came with the invoices also..Crazy Harry wrote: ↑Wed Feb 21, 2018 9:05 pmOur Galaxy has got twenty stamps from the same Ford dealership
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So how much is that service history worth?
Yep that will be the good old service book with matching invoices from ebay Then!Ducklakeview wrote: ↑Wed Feb 21, 2018 9:13 pmMy XC90 had about 15, all from same dealership, BUT came with the invoices also..Crazy Harry wrote: ↑Wed Feb 21, 2018 9:05 pmOur Galaxy has got twenty stamps from the same Ford dealership
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Seriously though unless they're a one owner from new car it's unusual. At 3 or 4 owners it's suspicious as hell
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