My BMW Service History Check - not happy!!
My BMW Service History Check - not happy!!
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christer

2,804 posts

282 months

Monday 9th May 2011
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If neither BMW or the individual dealers themselves cannot help then I think it unlikely that anyone on here can tbh. Have you gone back to BMW on the helpline to ask them about this?

bkz187

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13 posts

238 months

Monday 9th May 2011
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I've not rang back no because it costs silly money
Was just hoping there are a still a few lads on here who could check

The inspections have definitely been done because the dealers who have seen the car said they would not do a simple oil change if it were due an inspection.
Just need them to interrogate their system

steve singh

3,995 posts

204 months

Monday 9th May 2011
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bkz187 said:
The inspections have definitely been done because the dealers who have seen the car said they would not do a simple oil change if it were due an inspection.
Customers can override dealers suggested maintenance schedule.

If a customer comes in and says I know it's due an inspection 2, but I want it to be oil change only, the dealer will oblige and mark the service book accordingly (i.e. work done and stamped up as oil change only).

Is your book stamped up correctly?


bkz187

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13 posts

238 months

Tuesday 10th May 2011
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I know what you mean but each dealer I spoke to has said they would need to see the proof the inspections had been done because they are liable for failures after the car leaves their dealership.

dooosuk

464 posts

256 months

Tuesday 10th May 2011
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I'd put money on it never having inspections.

What's stamped in the Service Book? Or is it'lost'?

bkz187

Original Poster:

13 posts

238 months

Tuesday 10th May 2011
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didn't come with vehicle

I've traced all the services including the most recent Inspection but its the earlier one I am trying to locate

i'll get on the fone to BMW UK

christer

2,804 posts

282 months

Tuesday 10th May 2011
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bkz187 said:
didn't come with vehicle

I've traced all the services including the most recent Inspection but its the earlier one I am trying to locate

i'll get on the fone to BMW UK
Good lad - another 5-6gbp for peace of mind is surely worth it ffs biggrin

christer

2,804 posts

282 months

Tuesday 10th May 2011
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bkz187 said:
didn't come with vehicle

I've traced all the services including the most recent Inspection but its the earlier one I am trying to locate

i'll get on the fone to BMW UK
Good lad - another 5-6gbp for peace of mind is surely worth it ffs biggrin

Fox-

13,575 posts

277 months

Tuesday 10th May 2011
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BMW can only give you a list of dealership visits. It's up to you to contact said dealerships, if you've done that and nobdoy says they've done an Inspection 1 then, well, nobody has done an inspection 1.

bkz187

Original Poster:

13 posts

238 months

Wednesday 11th May 2011
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all sorted

I rang BMW Customer Services and they contacted the dealerships for and gave them a good nudge to check and the inspections are recorded.. Service book in post smile

bkz187

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13 posts

238 months

Wednesday 11th May 2011
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Fox- said:
BMW can only give you a list of dealership visits. It's up to you to contact said dealerships, if you've done that and nobdoy says they've done an Inspection 1 then, well, nobody has done an inspection 1.
The above is not always true. I kept being told the same thing but when you push them a bit or kick up a fuss they have to look into it and hey presto, what you are told is impossible magically becomes possible.