1,200 Mile Service

notredame3951 · 06-08-2015, 02:05 PM

Just completed this afternoon, haven't picked her up yet.

Looking forward to seeing if I notice any changes...or none at all...or if I just drive it much harder than before.

GMT234 · 06-08-2015, 03:11 PM

Enjoy putting your foot down a bit more now mate, I've got my 1200 to come shortly, what's the cost for this service roughly? In the UK?

E90Fleet · 06-08-2015, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by GMT234

Enjoy putting your foot down a bit more now mate, I've got my 1200 to come shortly, what's the cost for this service roughly? In the UK?

You dont get free servicing for x years included there ?

GMT234 · 06-08-2015, 04:01 PM

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You dont get free servicing for x years included there ?

No mate, could've had service pack for £1000, or pay as you go.

FnK SnK · 06-08-2015, 04:56 PM

I think the service pack is worth it. I have free servicing till 2019!

notredame3951 · 06-08-2015, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by GMT234

Enjoy putting your foot down a bit more now mate, I've got my 1200 to come shortly, what's the cost for this service roughly? In the UK?

Free service here in the US- I think 4 years and 40k+ miles..though not exactly certain on the mileage.

It's nice not having to worry about going over 5,500 RPM (though I did 1x/2x by accident. I'm ready to run this one ragged now....full on race car mode.

Rborrow14 · 06-08-2015, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by notredame3951

Free service here in the US- I think 4 years and 40k+ miles..though not exactly certain on the mileage.

It's nice not having to worry about going over 5,500 RPM (though I did 1x/2x by accident. I'm ready to run this one ragged now....full on race car mode.

wow thats Crazy..

I have FULL
warranty on Maintenance 100k
powertrain 100k

till 2018 or 100k
i bought the car 1700 miles this past end of march

M6-Coupe · 06-08-2015, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by notredame3951

Free service here in the US- I think 4 years and 40k+ miles..though not exactly certain on the mileage.

It's nice not having to worry about going over 5,500 RPM (though I did 1x/2x by accident. I'm ready to run this one ragged now....full on race car mode.

4 years/50000 mile each one comes first.

SteveC · 06-09-2015, 03:02 AM

The 1200 mile service costs around £330.00 (at least that's what it was from my local Cooper BMW dealership)

I bought the Service Pack, which effectively cost £670.00. but then you are locked in to servicing according to the service indicator i.e no early 'conscience' oil changes.

There's no reason your car will feel any different as the 1200 service is just engine and diff oil and a filter change. The car uses a different grade of oil during the first 1200 miles

Lalit@autocouture · 06-09-2015, 11:28 AM

Give launch control a shot

GarbageMan · 06-09-2015, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by notredame3951

Just completed this afternoon, haven't picked her up yet.

Looking forward to seeing if I notice any changes...or none at all...or if I just drive it much harder than before.

Same, you can just drive it as designed. Roll Tide...

GMT234 · 07-16-2015, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveC

The 1200 mile service costs around £330.00 (at least that's what it was from my local Cooper BMW dealership)

I bought the Service Pack, which effectively cost £670.00. but then you are locked in to servicing according to the service indicator i.e no early 'conscience' oil changes.

There's no reason your car will feel any different as the 1200 service is just engine and diff oil and a filter change. The car uses a different grade of oil during the first 1200 miles

I'm a bit concerned about my 1200 running in service, doesn't appear the oil has been changed.

Total cost was £173.84, parts £28.87 and labour £116.00, both + vat.

Parts are Filt. Elemen £19.79
and screw plug £4.54

So am I right to be concerned they haven't done the service correctly?
Sorry for dumbness.

SteveC · 07-17-2015, 03:03 AM

The oil change is what the 1200 mile service is all about. I'm guessing it flushes out any microscopic metal particles and changes the engine oil viscosity to take care of the extra heat developed at high revs. I would guess the diff oil change is just about cleanliness of the oil.

I would check with your dealer that the oil was changed, as I was billed for the oil separately.

JOHNBMWM5 · 07-17-2015, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by GMT234

I'm a bit concerned about my 1200 running in service, doesn't appear the oil has been changed.

Total cost was £173.84, parts £28.87 and labour £116.00, both + vat.

Parts are Filt. Elemen £19.79
and screw plug £4.54

So am I right to be concerned they haven't done the service correctly?
Sorry for dumbness.

How can you tell if the Oil is not new?.

GMT234 · 07-17-2015, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by JOHNBMWM5

How can you tell if the Oil is not new?.

I can't! But just by the price and not listed on my invoice.

Should the oil and/or diff oil be changed? I guess I should ask them, but just after some info so they can't fob me off. Thanks in advance.

JOHNBMWM5 · 07-17-2015, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by GMT234

I can't! But just by the price and not listed on my invoice.

Should the oil and/or diff oil be changed? I guess I should ask them, but just after some info so they can't fob me off. Thanks in advance.

That Oil change is the whole point of the service, can't see them not changing it TBH.

GMT234 · 07-17-2015, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by JOHNBMWM5

That Oil change is the whole point of the service, can't see them not changing it TBH.

Ok, thanks for your reply, I think I'll check for peace of mind.

It's just the guy on the desk kept calling it a health check, and that all was well, and it was half price from what I was expecting, and no oils listed on the invoice.

JOHNBMWM5 · 07-17-2015, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by GMT234

Ok, thanks for your reply, I think I'll check for peace of mind.

It's just the guy on the desk kept calling it a health check, and that all was well, and it was half price from what I was expecting, and no oils listed on the invoice.

That does not sound right to me, get it checked.

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SteveC Major 220 Rep 1,231 Posts Drives: M5 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North East iTrader: (1)	UK Service rates The 1200 mile service costs around £330.00 (at least that's what it was from my local Cooper BMW dealership) I bought the Service Pack, which effectively cost £670.00. but then you are locked in to servicing according to the service indicator i.e no early 'conscience' oil changes. There's no reason your car will feel any different as the 1200 service is just engine and diff oil and a filter change. The car uses a different grade of oil during the first 1200 miles
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SteveC Major 220 Rep 1,231 Posts Drives: M5 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North East iTrader: (1)	oil change The oil change is what the 1200 mile service is all about. I'm guessing it flushes out any microscopic metal particles and changes the engine oil viscosity to take care of the extra heat developed at high revs. I would guess the diff oil change is just about cleanliness of the oil. I would check with your dealer that the oil was changed, as I was billed for the oil separately.
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