1200 mile service - pictures and notes

[BMWFanatic2008]

Originally Posted by Carl L

I may have missed this in your post but how long did it take the tech? Asking as I need to get mine done fairly soon.

+1. I would like to know this as well. If it's a 2+ hrs job I will request a loaner; otherwise will just wait at the Service Center.

[Vigilant]

Originally Posted by Carl L

I may have missed this in your post but how long did it take the tech? Asking as I need to get mine done fairly soon.

The service should take 2 hours if all items are present. Make sure you call ahead and speak to the SA and confirm that all items for the service are in stock. I have attached my work order for the break in service on my M3.

The oil filter is different than what is used on a standard 3 series.

Hope this helps.

[BEMR]

Have appt tomorrow for this, planning on waiting glad to know what the operation entails. Did tech take car for test drive after service???

[shortseller]

Originally Posted by Vigilant

The service should take 2 hours if all items are present. Make sure you call ahead and speak to the SA and confirm that all items for the service are in stock. I have attached my work order for the break in service on my M3.

The oil filter is different than what is used on a standard 3 series.

Hope this helps.

Mine took 45 mins, no wash no vac requested. The 2 hr quote is kinda generous and probably takes into account a coffee break and a 30 min joy ride.

Time quoted is what BMW pays for, the actual can vary by a bit. Plus they want to give you time to hit the Lifestyles shop for that cap & jacket you can't do without!

[Vigilant]

Originally Posted by BEMR

Have appt tomorrow for this, planning on waiting glad to know what the operation entails. Did tech take car for test drive after service???

They scan your key fob for service details and miles in. Make sure you look at miles out. My M3 had one mile added after break in service. If you are like me, waiting two hours won't cut it due to work obligations. They gave me 328GT loaner that had obviously been smoked in. They cut me slack on the gas on the return due to this issue.

[Vigilant]

Originally Posted by shortseller

Mine took 45 mins, no wash no vac requested. The 2 hr quote is kinda generous and probably takes into account a coffee break and a 30 min joy ride.

Time quoted is what BMW pays for, the actual can vary by a bit. Plus they want to give you time to hit the Lifestyles shop for that cap & jacket you can't do without!

45 minutes! Good for you. Mine took two days since they had to overnight oil filter from warehouse. Boy did I have separation anxiety.

[shortseller]

Originally Posted by Vigilant

45 minutes! Good for you. Mine took two days since they had to overnight oil filter from warehouse. Boy did I have separation anxiety.

Yeah, that is really unacceptable. I assume you called for the appointment ahead of time, so they should have known to have the service kit, along with filters and fluids to complete such a simple task. Crazy!

[BEMR]

1 hour today upholstery double wrapped to avoid grease, 1 mile put on car, noticed a few more things working and displayed now, ACHIEVEMENT UNLOCKED

[Carl L]

Originally Posted by Vigilant

The service should take 2 hours if all items are present. Make sure you call ahead and speak to the SA and confirm that all items for the service are in stock. I have attached my work order for the break in service on my M3.

The oil filter is different than what is used on a standard 3 series.

Hope this helps.

Massive thanks for this bud. Also thanks to those who say it should be 45 mins. Both are better than I've had during pre visits. Let see what Steve Thomas is made of...