Check for proper break in period in used M3

ckyr · 03-08-2017, 06:50 AM

I thought I would ask: is there a way of knowing if a used M3 was handled properly during the break in period? I guess I can ask for documentation of the 1200mile service, but beyond that is there anything else I should check?

Would you consider this a risk when buying a used M3?

Thank you

shiv.nandak · 03-09-2017, 02:46 PM

Just a thought, but perhaps a blackstone labs oil analysis might reveal something?

"Oil analysis can identify any problems developing in your engine long before they cause you an expensive headache. Or maybe you'd just like to get a good look at the microscopic wear your engine is producing." - from their site

They also seem to have a test for transmission oil. I am not sure about diff oil though.

MrSmartyPants · 03-09-2017, 04:55 PM

Since BMW offers free maintenance and most people use the dealer for service its pretty easy to get a service history. Just ask the dealer for it. Every used car I looked at I asked for it and it was provided.

Also most cars on cars.com have both the carfax and service history.

ckyr · 03-09-2017, 05:19 PM

Thank you. I called the dealer and was told that a service was performed at 1,104 miles, which included a top-off fluids and safety inspection. Weren't they also supposed to change the oil and filter? (that's for a 2015 M3)

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shiv.nandak Lieutenant 271 Rep 476 Posts Drives: C7 Z06, 16' M4 6MT SO Join Date: May 2013 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (0)	Just a thought, but perhaps a blackstone labs oil analysis might reveal something? "Oil analysis can identify any problems developing in your engine long before they cause you an expensive headache. Or maybe you'd just like to get a good look at the microscopic wear your engine is producing." - from their site They also seem to have a test for transmission oil. I am not sure about diff oil though.
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MrSmartyPants Lieutenant 354 Rep 499 Posts Drives: F80 M3 - 6MT_MW on SO Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: CT iTrader: (1)	Since BMW offers free maintenance and most people use the dealer for service its pretty easy to get a service history. Just ask the dealer for it. Every used car I looked at I asked for it and it was provided. Also most cars on cars.com have both the carfax and service history.
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ckyr Private First Class 9 Rep 123 Posts Drives: 2017 F80 M3 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: NY iTrader: (4)	Thank you. I called the dealer and was told that a service was performed at 1,104 miles, which included a top-off fluids and safety inspection. Weren't they also supposed to change the oil and filter? (that's for a 2015 M3)
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