So my car is due it’s MOT tomorrow. It’s never failed an MOT yet and only had two advisories regarding tyres.
I have planned the service for my leave period and a few preventative items as the car is near 13 years old despite only 31000 miles when I bought it in October 23. It’s now at 38000 and being used as it should.
I’ve always changed oil at 7-8k as I do drive the car on long runs. The original vehicle order was long service which every owner from new has ignored and had it serviced annually even though it only did 5-600 miles average.
So I wanted to code the service interval to reflect my intentions. I know I could have just kept records but I like to tinker.
The first problem was I’m not confident with NCSExpert or Esys so I needed a guided way until I learn to use them.
I went with advice fro B21 which was ProTool and it was a 15 min operation bearing in mind this included my learning of the App. I now have ISTA + too for research. Full tool kit
Now all good as once you change the VO it guides you as to what needs coding and then does it
Next was oil change and spark plugs with new coils. All ordered from AutoDoc. NGK and Delphi.
Then all four wheels off, cleaned, balance weights removed and rebalanced(I lost a weight so best go from scratch). Then ceramic coated inside and out.
All suspension inspected then cleaned and then coated with XCP rust blocker.
Both Hall sensors on the right side boot ram replaced so hopefully no more roof bong.
Brakes fully replaced and callipers rebuilt and painted graphite grey with new genuine springs.
Now just the test. Fingers crossed. Results tomorrow
I have planned the service for my leave period and a few preventative items as the car is near 13 years old despite only 31000 miles when I bought it in October 23. It’s now at 38000 and being used as it should.
I’ve always changed oil at 7-8k as I do drive the car on long runs. The original vehicle order was long service which every owner from new has ignored and had it serviced annually even though it only did 5-600 miles average.
So I wanted to code the service interval to reflect my intentions. I know I could have just kept records but I like to tinker.
The first problem was I’m not confident with NCSExpert or Esys so I needed a guided way until I learn to use them.
I went with advice fro B21 which was ProTool and it was a 15 min operation bearing in mind this included my learning of the App. I now have ISTA + too for research. Full tool kit
Now all good as once you change the VO it guides you as to what needs coding and then does it
Next was oil change and spark plugs with new coils. All ordered from AutoDoc. NGK and Delphi.
Then all four wheels off, cleaned, balance weights removed and rebalanced(I lost a weight so best go from scratch). Then ceramic coated inside and out.
All suspension inspected then cleaned and then coated with XCP rust blocker.
Both Hall sensors on the right side boot ram replaced so hopefully no more roof bong.
Brakes fully replaced and callipers rebuilt and painted graphite grey with new genuine springs.
Now just the test. Fingers crossed. Results tomorrow
I see there is a BMW specialist in Whitchurch called PA Roberts . Have you ever used them ?
