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On delivery, my 320d said 30,000kms (18,640 miles) to the 1st service and 11/07. Since then it has increased to 31,000kms (and I have 2800kms on the clock) bringing it to 33,800kms (21,000 miles). So the car thinks I am a nice driver :-)
The date of 1st service is still the same at 11/07 (2 years from the date of actual production).
So, it some European countries, the 2 year, 30,000km service is becoming the norm.
Of course, I had to buy 'service inclusive' for 900 Euro to cover the cost of servicing for 5 years. Suddenly, the dealers are recommending long service intervals as they don't get paid per service anymore. Interesting that...
Not too long ago they were insisting on 15,000km (10,000mile) services even on a car even with synthetic oil and contrary to what the manual said and the on-board computer. On my last car they told me to ignore the computer totally. Of course they charge around 300 Euro (350 USD) for an oil change here so you can see why. I didn't take their advice then and listened to the OBC.
Now that they offer a flat rate here for 'service inclusive' on BMW, their attitude has changed a lot.
Having said all that, I think BMW know what they are doing and I plan on obeying the service computer.
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