530i servicing ?

[Robmilford]

Hi, I've just bought a 530i touring 2006. Not being used to the car I asumed that as it was serviced about 6000 miles ago that it would not need a service for quite a while, but it is telling me, in the display, that there is a service due. When I look on the iDrive, which I'm not very good with yet, it says Brake fluid, all the rest are green. Does this mean that I just need a brake fluid change or does it need a service.

[pointedstarman]

The BMW system is condition based by which I mean it will tell you the specific item that needs to be done, in your case brake fluid. Nothing else is needed though it's worth checking each item on your i drive as there may be another item that's on the cusp of requiring a service and, unless you like visiting your service centre, it may be worth getting both done together (there's also the opportunity for a discount on more than 1 service item).

Some people aren't fond of condition based servicing but I've always liked it. The OH's 120d has been going for 14 months without a service though I think I'll get an oil change soon as I prefer it be every 10 - 12k miles max rather than the 20-odd k miles that the indicator will allow.

[Robmilford]

Thanks for the info, how do I look if other items are almost due a service?

[AutoAndy]

now I have just had some work done on mine it is warning of impending statutory vehicle inspection? Is this mot as it is coming up to 3 years old? And if so how do I loose the warning if BMW don't do the mot?

[Fox-]

AutoAndy said:

now I have just had some work done on mine it is warning of impending statutory vehicle inspection? Is this mot as it is coming up to 3 years old? And if so how do I loose the warning if BMW don't do the mot?

This is the MOT, yes.

Get BMW to do the MOT as your warranty includes MOT protection - so if it fails, they pick up the tab.

[pointedstarman]

Robmilford said:

Thanks for the info, how do I look if other items are almost due a service?

In the service menu of the idrive where it lists the service items each item will specify the mileage to go or the date for the next service. If you use the controler to highlight any 1 particular item and press the cursor wheel the idrive will give more info on that item.

[AutoAndy]

Fox- said:

This is the MOT, yes.

Get BMW to do the MOT as your warranty includes MOT protection - so if it fails, they pick up the tab.

Cheers for that...I am new to Beemer ownership, so still learning.

Interestingly they lent me a 320 diesel when working on mine, and I didnt realise that the mpg gauge thingy could go over the left hand side like that!...but it felt like a tractor, so made me appreciate my six cylinder petrol car...