oil changes on 325i
Discussion
Been looking for months for a 325i saloon, now at last found one that seems to fit the bill. Year, spec', colour is OK, mileage and condition good. Price from private seller is about right.
However, I have had a close look at the maintenance book images posted with the advert'. This tells me that an engine oil change was done at 18k miles in Jan 11' the next one was at 49k in Dec 14 both by BMW main agents. A service was done in between but oil not ticked a x was put in the box.
I am concerned now about the apparent high miles between these services. Car I am advised is running perfectly etc .
Should I avoid ?
However, I have had a close look at the maintenance book images posted with the advert'. This tells me that an engine oil change was done at 18k miles in Jan 11' the next one was at 49k in Dec 14 both by BMW main agents. A service was done in between but oil not ticked a x was put in the box.
I am concerned now about the apparent high miles between these services. Car I am advised is running perfectly etc .
Should I avoid ?
Could it not be a case that the x was put there by mistake and oil was changed ?
errors in service books seem to be part of the course. I had two in mine, although both were spotted.
If it's a main BMW dealer , they should have records, get someone there to check invoice.
I don't think a claim car is running fine , proves much
I don't have the mechanical aptitude to assess the risks of a missed oil change but if I was sure it wasn't done it could put me off , but I would weigh up costs of car and how long i would keep it etc.
errors in service books seem to be part of the course. I had two in mine, although both were spotted.
If it's a main BMW dealer , they should have records, get someone there to check invoice.
I don't think a claim car is running fine , proves much
I don't have the mechanical aptitude to assess the risks of a missed oil change but if I was sure it wasn't done it could put me off , but I would weigh up costs of car and how long i would keep it etc.
Smuler said:
Could it not be a case that the x was put there by mistake and oil was changed ?
errors in service books seem to be part of the course. I had two in mine, although both were spotted.
If it's a main BMW dealer , they should have records, get someone there to check invoice.
I don't think a claim car is running fine , proves much
I don't have the mechanical aptitude to assess the risks of a missed oil change but if I was sure it wasn't done it could put me off , but I would weigh up costs of car and how long i would keep it etc.
Grateful for the advise. The car will be a daily runner for long term ownership. I will check what the dealer has to say about the issue. errors in service books seem to be part of the course. I had two in mine, although both were spotted.
If it's a main BMW dealer , they should have records, get someone there to check invoice.
I don't think a claim car is running fine , proves much
I don't have the mechanical aptitude to assess the risks of a missed oil change but if I was sure it wasn't done it could put me off , but I would weigh up costs of car and how long i would keep it etc.
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