Warranty extension..

[anonymous-user]

Hi All.

I recently purchased a used F80 M3.It's a June 2015 and I'm the second owner. It's under a service plan until June 2020 and the manufacturers warranty will expire June 2018

Just a few questions...

What happens when it's 3 years old - the factory warranty expires; will BMW contact me to offer an extension purchase?

Do I need to contact BMW in the meantime to tell them I'm now the owner or do they have DVLA data?

I'm assuming it will be a BMW mondial warranty they offer to sell - is it worth it/is it the same in theory as the factory 3 in terms of cover and ability to claim?

Many thanks!

[Smuler]

lord trumpton said:

Hi All.

I recently purchased a used F80 M3.It's a June 2015 and I'm the second owner. It's under a service plan until June 2020 and the manufacturers warranty will expire June 2018

Just a few questions...

What happens when it's 3 years old - the factory warranty expires; will BMW contact me to offer an extension purchase?

Do I need to contact BMW in the meantime to tell them I'm now the owner or do they have DVLA data?

I'm assuming it will be a BMW mondial warranty they offer to sell - is it worth it/is it the same in theory as the factory 3 in terms of cover and ability to claim?

Many thanks!

I'd expect them to contact you, it's business after all

I know they get DVLA data, because of recall letters I've had BUT when I sold an Approved Used car still under warranty, there was a form to fill in to transfer ownership details over in respect of warranty so when I take into account I still get contacted about BMWs I've previously owned, I guess there's no problem notifying them.

When I last had the BMW Insured warranty (I think it's still Mondial but that doesn't really matter) the components covered were less than a BMW Approved Used Warranty, for example the battery was not covered.
So, yes, you won't have the exact level of cover that the original Manufacturer's warranty provides.
The terms were very clearly laid out in the brochure and inmho was still good value.

[GTEYE]

Easiest thing to do is go online and you can see the options available:

https://www.bmw-warranty.co.uk/Start

[T16OLE]

I'd expect them to contact you, it's business after all

I know they get DVLA data, because of recall letters I've had BUT when I sold an Approved Used car still under warranty, there was a form to fill in to transfer ownership details over in respect of warranty so when I take into account I still get contacted about BMWs I've previously owned, I guess there's no problem notifying them.

When I last had the BMW Insured warranty (I think it's still Mondial but that doesn't really matter) the components covered were less than a BMW Approved Used Warranty, for example the battery was not covered.
So, yes, you won't have the exact level of cover that the original Manufacturer's warranty provides.
The terms were very clearly laid out in the brochure and inmho was still good value.

Smuler said:

The flip side to that is wear are tear items are also covered in the insured warranty exc tyres & brakes etc.

I`ve just had my adaptive shocks done on the 640d under the insured warranty.

I`d also choose the monthly payment option, its a monthly policy that rolls on as opposed to a 12-month policy.

There are steep hikes at 60k & 100k mileage, so try to get it "covered" before then on the monthly policy.

For example mine was £80pm under 60k or £140pm if over 60k.

Edited by T16OLE on Wednesday 20th December 13:56

[anonymous-user]

Thanks for the replies. I'll speak to BMW UK and let them know I'm the new owner and hopefully I'll hear back from them next summer.