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Post by un1eash » Wed Feb 21, 2018 6:15 pm

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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Post by mcbeee » Wed Feb 21, 2018 6:57 pm

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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Post by mcbeee » Wed Feb 21, 2018 7:00 pm

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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Post by un1eash » Wed Feb 21, 2018 7:02 pm

The key holds basic information about the car including service due but doesn't hold the actual service history.

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Post by Ducklakeview » Wed Feb 21, 2018 7:04 pm

mcbeee wrote: Wed Feb 21, 2018 6:57 pmI'm sure BMW used to read my keys in the little key reader on the service desk. Am I confused....?
Depends 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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Post by Smartbear » Wed Feb 21, 2018 7:23 pm

Ducklakeview wrote: Wed Feb 21, 2018 7:04 pm
mcbeee wrote: Wed Feb 21, 2018 6:57 pmI'm sure BMW used to read my keys in the little key reader on the service desk. Am I confused....?
Depends 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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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 key :o
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Post by un1eash » Wed Feb 21, 2018 7:26 pm

Smartbear wrote: Wed Feb 21, 2018 7:23 pm
Ducklakeview wrote: Wed Feb 21, 2018 7:04 pm
mcbeee wrote: Wed Feb 21, 2018 6:57 pmI'm sure BMW used to read my keys in the little key reader on the service desk. Am I confused....?
Depends 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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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 :o
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Correct, this list stolen from PH..
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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Post by mmm-five » Wed Feb 21, 2018 8:32 pm

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 :P
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Post by TitanTim » Wed Feb 21, 2018 8:47 pm

When I took my Z3 in for a service some years ago the young girl on the desk put the key in a reader :lol:

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Post by MACK » Wed Feb 21, 2018 8:51 pm

R60BBA wrote: Wed Feb 21, 2018 2:54 pm
Ducklakeview wrote: Wed Feb 21, 2018 1:21 pm
jimmybell wrote: Wed Feb 21, 2018 1:17 pmStupid BMW - still doesn't have electronic servicing history.

C63 didn't have a book - you ring Merc and any branch can print/email you the full history they hold.
Do 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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BMW do hold within their database information on any car that has been serviced at a BMW main dealer garage.

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.)
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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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Post by Scooba_Steve » Wed Feb 21, 2018 9:02 pm

mmm-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 :P
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Post by Crazy Harry » Wed Feb 21, 2018 9:05 pm

MACK wrote: Wed Feb 21, 2018 8:51 pm Bit of a give away though, that many stamps all at the same dealer, you don't really see that too often
Our Galaxy has got twenty stamps from the same Ford dealership :lol:

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Post by Ducklakeview » Wed Feb 21, 2018 9:13 pm

Crazy Harry wrote: Wed Feb 21, 2018 9:05 pm
MACK wrote: Wed Feb 21, 2018 8:51 pm Bit of a give away though, that many stamps all at the same dealer, you don't really see that too often
Our Galaxy has got twenty stamps from the same Ford dealership :lol:
My XC90 had about 15, all from same dealership, BUT came with the invoices also..

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Post by Crazy Harry » Wed Feb 21, 2018 9:17 pm

Ducklakeview wrote: Wed Feb 21, 2018 9:13 pm
Crazy Harry wrote: Wed Feb 21, 2018 9:05 pm
MACK wrote: Wed Feb 21, 2018 8:51 pm Bit of a give away though, that many stamps all at the same dealer, you don't really see that too often
Our Galaxy has got twenty stamps from the same Ford dealership :lol:
My XC90 had about 15, all from same dealership, BUT came with the invoices also..

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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 internet :thumbsup:

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Post by MACK » Wed Feb 21, 2018 9:21 pm

Ducklakeview wrote: Wed Feb 21, 2018 9:13 pm
Crazy Harry wrote: Wed Feb 21, 2018 9:05 pm
MACK wrote: Wed Feb 21, 2018 8:51 pm Bit of a give away though, that many stamps all at the same dealer, you don't really see that too often
Our Galaxy has got twenty stamps from the same Ford dealership :lol:
My XC90 had about 15, all from same dealership, BUT came with the invoices also..

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Yep that will be the good old service book with matching invoices from ebay Then! :poke: 🤣

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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