Depends where you go for your service, which service you have done and of course what comes up.
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But the official BMW services are split in to 2 types
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- inspection 1
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& inspection 2 with intermediate oil
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& brake fluid change services.
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Inspection 2 is the one that costs the most.
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The clue to this service is in the title
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- INSPECTION.
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They simply inspect everything.
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Here's the list to give you an idea.
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When you have that service they will find things.
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We're not talking oil and filters here, we're talking a comprehensive inpection and repair of almost everything on the car.
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BMW Inspection 2 for mine is about
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£300
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-
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£350
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- for an M3 it ranges from
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£800
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-
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£1,100
Of course you can take them to indipendants, about
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£275 for mine and about
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£750 for an M3.
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These are for a full, to check list inspection, not just a general once over like most people resort to.
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Note: They do the same checks on the M3 as mine.
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Quite why they charge 3 times as much I dont know.
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BMW Inspection I
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Undercarriage
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Change engine oil and oil filter while engine is at normal operating temperature.
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Check transmission for leaks.
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Check rear axle for leaks.
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Visually check fuel tank, lines and connections for leaks
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Check condition, position and mounting of exhaust system.
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Examine for leaks.
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Check power steering system for leaks
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Remove and install front and reat disc brake pads, check overall thickness.
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Examine brake disc surfaces.
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Clean brake pad contact pointsin calipers.
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Grease wheel centering hubs.
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Check steering for absence of play, condition of suspension track rods,front axle joints, steering linkage and joint disc.
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Check brake and clutch system connections and lines for leaks, damage and incorrect positioning.
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Check for free movement of the parking brake cables.
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Adjust parking brake if necessary.
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Check all tie pressures
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(including spare).
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Correct if necessary.
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Check condition of tires
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(outer surfaces
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[left/right]
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), tread wear and pattern; incase of uneven tread wear readjust wheel alignment if requested
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(to beinvoiced separately).
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Note: If requested, rotate all four road wheels as instructed and rebalance
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(invoice separately).
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Engine Compartment
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Read out diagnostic system.
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Check engine cooling system/heater hose connections for leaks.
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Check coolant level and antifreeze protection level; add coolant if necessary.
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Note: Coolant must be replaced every 2 years
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(time interval begins fromvehicle's production date).
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Check windshield washer fluid level and antifreeze protection.
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Fill upand/or correct if necessary.
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Check air conditioner for operation.
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Reset Service Indicator.
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Body/Electrical Equipment
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Check battery electrolyte level and add distilled water if required.
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Perform battery load test.
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Checking lighting system, I.e.
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, headlights, foglights, parking, back-up, license plate, interior
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(including map reading lights, glove box, flash-light, illuminated make-up mirrors, luggage compartment/area lights.
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Check insturment panel and dashboard illumination.
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Check all warning/indicator lights, check control.
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Check turn signals, hazard warning flashers, brake lights, horns, head-light dimmer and flasher switch.
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Check wipers and washer system(s); wiper blades, washer jet positions.
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Check rear window washerlevel and antifreeze protection.
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Fill up and/or correct.
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Check condition and function of safety belts.
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Oil hood, trunk/tailgate and door hinges.
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Grease hood, trunk/tailgate and door latches.
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Check operations of all latches.
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Check central locking/double lock.
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Replace microfilter.
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Note: Reduce replacement interval in dusty operating conditions.
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Check heater/air conditioner blower, rear window defogger.
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Check rear view mirrors.
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Visually examine the SRS airbag units for torn cover, obvious damage or attachment of decals, decorations or accessories.
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Activate automatic roll-over protection system if equipped) via diagnostic link.
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Note: First remove hardtop/lower top.
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Final Inspection
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Road test with check of brakes, suspension, steering, clutch/manual transmission or automatic transmission.
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BMW Inspection II
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Includes all items listed under Inspection I and the following checks and maintenance operations:
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Engine Compartment
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Replace spark plugs.
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Replace intake air cleaner element.Note: Reduce replacement interval in dusty operating conditions.
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Check conditon of all drive belts.
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Undercarriage
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Change ATF in automatic transmission while at normal operating temperature.
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Change oill in manual transmission while at normal operating temperature.
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Change oil in rear axle while at normal operating temperature.
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Check thickness of parking brake linings.
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Half-shafts: Check fo rleaks at flexible boots.
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Replace fuel filters.
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Recommended in California, required in all other states.
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Note: Reduce replacement interval if fuel contamination is encounteredor prevalent.
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Inspect entire body according to terms of rust perforation limited warranty
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(must be performed at least every two years).
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At Every Second Inspection II:
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Change oil in manual transmission while at normal operating temperature.
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Check clutch disc for wear.
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Lauren, there's no way your friend had a proper inspection 2 on an M3 for less than
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£500
He either had an oil change
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(£150 for mine) or possibly an inspection 1.
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Either way they'd have found nothing wrong what so ever or it would have tipped the price up.
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Or he's having it done at a very cheap indipendant.
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Or he's not having the proper servicing done.
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