Advice required now - re services and counter

[RubyBlueZ4MC]

Mine had an Ins2 slightly pre mature and the counter was counting down to an inspection not an oil they just printed out the history and the diagnostic machine sorted it. So don't worry

They're stressing I need to change that rear tyre that I got replaced in the Lakes when I had the puncture because its not wide enough actually MM did mention this at the Ace cafe meet. More money to spend

 

[CornishRob]

Mine had an Ins2 slightly pre mature and the counter was counting down to an inspection not an oil they just printed out the history and the diagnostic machine sorted it. So don't worry

They're stressing I need to change that rear tyre that I got replaced in the Lakes when I had the puncture because its not wide enough actually MM did mention this at the Ace cafe meet. More money to spend

What size is it?

 

[srhutch]

Ye I would have it reset. The next buyer would be non the wiser as most likely it will need another oil/brake fluid service in two years not an inspection 1 unless you do a lot more miles.

Also wouldn't be worried about a premature insp2 because an over serviced car is better than an under serviced one.

But the problem with non BMW or BMW specialist servicing. They don't know what the cars needs. Fortunately it's worked out ok.

I disagree with regard to BMW specialists, they should know exactly what needs doing.

 

[Taz]

i'm dizzy :?

 

[inkey$]

What's the latest? You sorted it Ruby?
Surely they can work it out so you're back on track. You've over serviced not under, so why can they not sync back for you post oil?

 

[mad4slalom]

tomscott, you shouldnt say specialist bmw garages dont know what needs doing, you should say make sure the bmw specialist you use IS a bmw specialist. I get scores of furniture removers say they are specialist piano removers, when they are kin monkeys. conversely some main dealers are excellent ... but some are shite ! just sayin

 

[mad4slalom]

roobs, hope its sorted, bet the garage you bought it from thought <" she's only a woman "if they didnt charge for inspection 2 but it was "done" prior to sale , then i wouldnt be surprised if they gave it an oil change and stuck it on the forecourt.I think if it were mine ,for peace of mind go to a specialist, a proper specialist and stump up for an inspection 2 that you know will be done right.I would also be very grumpy if some monkey fitted one odd size tyre to any car of mine let alone an M. if you went back even now they wouldnt have a leg to stand on, thats just plain shoddy, again i wonder if they thought, she's only a woman. a lotof people try to take advantage of ther fairer sex where vehicles are concerned. , good luck

 

[RubyBlueZ4MC]

Mine had an Ins2 slightly pre mature and the counter was counting down to an inspection not an oil they just printed out the history and the diagnostic machine sorted it. So don't worry

They're stressing I need to change that rear tyre that I got replaced in the Lakes when I had the puncture because its not wide enough actually MM did mention this at the Ace cafe meet. More money to spend

What size is it?

The rear replaced one is 225/45 18 not ZR rating
The other rear is 255/40 R18 ZR Rating

 

[RubyBlueZ4MC]

What's the latest? You sorted it Ruby?
Surely they can work it out so you're back on track. You've over serviced not under, so why can they not sync back for you post oil?

The mechanic has sorted it out and it's in sync now
Can someone now just confirm what I need next and when? I think I know but I want to know what you think?

 

[RubyBlueZ4MC]

roobs, hope its sorted, bet the garage you bought it from thought <" she's only a woman "if they didnt charge for inspection 2 but it was "done" prior to sale , then i wouldnt be surprised if they gave it an oil change and stuck it on the forecourt.I think if it were mine ,for peace of mind go to a specialist, a proper specialist and stump up for an inspection 2 that you know will be done right.I would also be very grumpy if some monkey fitted one odd size tyre to any car of mine let alone an M. if you went back even now they wouldnt have a leg to stand on, thats just plain shoddy, again i wonder if they thought, she's only a woman. a lotof people try to take advantage of ther fairer sex where vehicles are concerned. , good luck

The times I went to buy and then that tyre change I had guys with ///Ms with me. I think it's the only appropriate tyre they had and I had to drive back to London.

 

[inkey$]

What's the latest? You sorted it Ruby?
Surely they can work it out so you're back on track. You've over serviced not under, so why can they not sync back for you post oil?

The mechanic has sorted it out and it's in sync now
Can someone now just confirm what I need next and when? I think I know but I want to know what you think?

Great news!
Next should be Insp 1 or 2.

 

[RubyBlueZ4MC]

What's the latest? You sorted it Ruby?
Surely they can work it out so you're back on track. You've over serviced not under, so why can they not sync back for you post oil?

The mechanic has sorted it out and it's in sync now
Can someone now just confirm what I need next and when? I think I know but I want to know what you think?

Great news!
Next should be Insp 1 or 2.

But which one Inkey$? :lol:

 

[inkey$]

The mechanic has sorted it out and it's in sync now
Can someone now just confirm what I need next and when? I think I know but I want to know what you think?

Great news!
Next should be Insp 1 or 2.

But which one Inkey$? :lol:

Whichever one is next in the cycle according to your service history. Roughly speaking, I work to the following:

- Brakes every 2 years
- Oil every 2 years if Insp 1 or 2 not required due to low mileage (mixed views on this (time vs mileage))
- For you, I'd follow the normal M servicing regime: Oil, Insp 1, Oil, Insp 2, Oil...etc.

So, if your stamped book shows the last inspection to be an Inspection 1, then todays oil service, an Inspection 2 is due next.

 

[RubyBlueZ4MC]

It was an Insp 2 Mar 2012 (see start of thread), so then Insp 1 - in 2 years or if i do 15-18 k I believe?

 

[CornishRob]

It was an Insp 2 Mar 2012 (see start of thread), so then Insp 1 - in 2 years or if i do 15-18 k I believe?

Well as you have had an oil change today, the next would be an inspection 1, but it now depends which school of thought you follow.

If you don't do the required mileage in two years, just keep oil changes going until the service indicator shows inspection (or about 15k)

Or

Have an inspection 1 done at 2 years or 15k when the car says.

Some people think inspections are only mileage based and not time. I can see this for shim adjustment, but I believe diff / gearbox oils are changed during inspections, so can't see how oil in there can be fine for an long time etc!

Personally, I won't worry and just have the inspection/service every 2 years as I do enough mileage to service based on mileage rather than time. I also do intermediate services every 7k/ 1 year as I believe the 2 year service interval is too long, but that's another question!

 

[inkey$]

Personally, I won't worry and just have the inspection/service every 2 years as I do enough mileage to service based on mileage rather than time. I also do intermediate services every 7k/ 1 year as I believe the 2 year service interval is too long, but that's another question!

I'd agree with this school of thought personally as you do 10k a year Ruby.

 

[RubyBlueZ4MC]

Personally, I won't worry and just have the inspection/service every 2 years as I do enough mileage to service based on mileage rather than time. I also do intermediate services every 7k/ 1 year as I believe the 2 year service interval is too long, but that's another question!

I'd agree with this school of thought personally as you do 10k a year Ruby.

Well I did the first year but since dramatic drop in mileage to hardly anything now (and use my DD a lot). Anyway all this has given me brainache. It's confusing :|

 

[original guvnor]

You're not the only one that is confused Ruby.

I used to think I should just have an oil service and brake fluid change every two years if I didn't do enough miles to warrant an Inspection 1 or 2.

However I now think that you shouldn't do that and so next October I will probably give my car an Inspection 2, even though it will be about 7k miles away according to the OBC.

I've been told that not doing this results in an incomplete service history by the BMW Warranty people, although I know many people on here disagree with that point of view, as I did previously. I might email BMW to see if they can answer unequivocally one way or another.

 

[inkey$]

Sounds like a good idea. I do no mileage so I'd be keen to know what official line is.

Ruby. Why don't you list all the book service stamps with mileage and dates on here.

 

[RubyBlueZ4MC]

Ruby. Why don't you list all the book service stamps with mileage and dates on here.

Ok here goes (if anyone still interested :lol: )

24/1/08 Pre-delivery check - BMW
7/2/08 Running in check (991 miles) - BMW
12/03/10 Oil service, (11952 miles) BMW
8/6/10 Insp 1, microfilter (24476 miles - big jump in 3 months eh :? ) BMW
26/3/12 Insp 2, oil service, brake fluid, microfilter, air cleaner element, spark plugs (38761 miles) AW Motorsport Southbourne West Sussex (anyone know these people? Online looks like they are Porsche specialists)
12/10/13 Oil service, brake fluid, microfilter (48650) BMW

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