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.

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kscarrol Brigadier General 8894 Rep 4,107 Posts Drives: 2021 X3 M40i, 1974 2002 Tii Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Greenville, SC 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... __________________ 2021 X3 M40i 1974 2002tii, Inka, 5 sp manual BMWCCA # 327475
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tibra1 Banned 127 Rep 6,773 Posts Drives: 2011 ZCP M3 - 2007 335i crashd Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NYC 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
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vinniechin Vinnie 9 Rep 174 Posts Drives: E93 Space Gray DCT Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Northern NJ iTrader: (1)	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.
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ramuman Private First Class 13 Rep 164 Posts Drives: - Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: USA 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.
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quadpipes First Lieutenant 17 Rep 318 Posts Drives: '11 E92 M3 IB,'16 F22 M235i EB Join Date: May 2009 Location: Missippi USofA 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.
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mark896 Warrant Officer 42 Rep 459 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 335is Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Alabama 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.
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