How do I know the car had the 1200 mile service done?

odiesback · 09-05-2012, 04:18 PM

My CA told me that my 1200 mile break-in service was performed at the
VDC, since I had a bunch of things installed there. (The car had 968 miles back then)

The iDrive car info seems to indicate that is the case: next oil change, 15K;
next service, 15K... all systems ok.. but how do I know for sure? Are the
readings in the car service enough since I dont have any papers for it?

just wondering

kscarrol · 09-05-2012, 04:45 PM

You should be able to request a copy of the service records of your vehicle. In my case the warning came on at around 800 miles so if your service indicator came on I am not surprised to hear the just went ahead and did it at the VDC...

tibra1 · 09-05-2012, 05:09 PM

My service and warranty book (page 7) was stamped with a 1200 mile service certification by the dealer and I received the invoice

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vinniechin · 09-05-2012, 07:47 PM

I was told to check the oil cap and make sure there is no funny colored oil condensation under the cap...there is a dye in the initial oil BMW sends the car out with...its either green or blue?!? I think.

ramuman · 09-06-2012, 08:28 AM

Any dealer should be able to pull the service history. Mine was actually performed at 471 mi when it landed stateside after ED :/. I didn't even drive it that hard in Europe - but the oil change interval was reset and it shows up in the records. I may do one myself before the annual one.

quadpipes · 09-06-2012, 08:57 AM

Your current dealer can 'read' your key and your service records will pull right up assuming the service was done by BMW. Good luck.

mark896 · 09-07-2012, 01:40 PM

All carfaxes show if it is done as well. When I bought my car, the carfax was provided and showed the exact mileage it was performed at as well as the date.

09-05-2012, 04:18 PM	#1
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09-05-2012, 04:45 PM	#2
kscarrol Major Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 1,476 iTrader: (0)	You should be able to request a copy of the service records of your vehicle. In my case the warning came on at around 800 miles so if your service indicator came on I am not surprised to hear the just went ahead and did it at the VDC... __________________ Current: 2011 Space Grey E90 M3, DCT, Comp. Pkg., Conv. Pkg., everything but Cold Weather Pkg! Gone: 2008 550, Space Grey, Sports Package, Sport Auto Transmission. Sold: 2004 545i (U.S.), Steptronic, Silver Gray.

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09-05-2012, 05:09 PM	#3
tibra1 Banned Drives: 2011 ZCP M3 - 2007 335i crashd Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 6,779 iTrader: (4)	My service and warranty book (page 7) was stamped with a 1200 mile service certification by the dealer and I received the invoice

09-05-2012, 07:47 PM	#4
vinniechin Vinnie Drives: E93 Space Gray DCT Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 110 iTrader: (0)	I was told to check the oil cap and make sure there is no funny colored oil condensation under the cap...there is a dye in the initial oil BMW sends the car out with...its either green or blue?!? I think.

09-06-2012, 08:28 AM	#5
ramuman Private Drives: - Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: USA Posts: 65 iTrader: (0)	Any dealer should be able to pull the service history. Mine was actually performed at 471 mi when it landed stateside after ED :/. I didn't even drive it that hard in Europe - but the oil change interval was reset and it shows up in the records. I may do one myself before the annual one.

09-06-2012, 08:57 AM	#6
quadpipes Second Lieutenant Drives: '11 E92 M3 IB/Beige,M-DCT,ZCP Join Date: May 2009 Location: Missippi USofA Posts: 261 iTrader: (0)	Your current dealer can 'read' your key and your service records will pull right up assuming the service was done by BMW. Good luck.

09-07-2012, 01:40 PM	#7
mark896 Warrant Officer Drives: 2011.5 E92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Alabama Posts: 441 iTrader: (0)	All carfaxes show if it is done as well. When I bought my car, the carfax was provided and showed the exact mileage it was performed at as well as the date.