When do I need to service my BMW?
Here is what we recommend for our BMWs to take them through the warranty period – and beyond. Make sure you scroll to the bottom of this page to see the Additional Notes for Regular Scheduled Maintenance.
| SERVICE | FREQUENCY | STARTING AT |
|---|---|---|
| OIL SERVICE | Every 6,000 miles | Starting at 1200miles |
| MINOR 1 SERVICE | Every 15,000 miles | Starting at 7,500 miles |
| MAJOR 2 SERVICE 1 | Every 30,000 miles | Starting at 20,000 miles |
| MAJOR 3 SERVICE 2 | Every 45,000 miles | Starting at 40,000 miles |
Additional Notes for Regular Scheduled BMW Maintenance:
- Engine cooling system flush: every 36 months
- Hydraulic system (brake and clutch) flush: every 24 months
- Body inspection: every 36 months
- Rotate and balance tires: every 6,000 to 8,000 miles
- Automatic transmission service: every Inspection II or approximately 30,000 miles
- Power steering system flush: every 30,000 miles
- Diagnostic test of SRS/MRS airbag system: during every Inspection II
- Hydraulic leveling system flush: every 50,000 miles or 48 months
- Oil change: every 5,000 to 7,000 miles or every 12 months
- Minor service (driven under 10,000 miles per/year): every 12 months
- Air filter change: 12,000 miles or every major service
- External micro-filter: included with every Inspection I/Inspection II
- Internal micro-filter: every 36 months or 36,000 miles
- Alignment: every 25,000 miles
- Fuel filter replacement, every 3 years
(not every item applies to all cars)