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Originally Posted by Blackhawk36
That isn't service engine. It is telling you to take it to BMW so that they can road test the car and tell you you need suspension repairs, alignment, tires, etc. If your car drives fine just reset it. I think it comes on every 2 years regardless of mileage.
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Actually, that's incorrect. I believe the light that is being referred to is the emission's testing indicator. Rather than displaying a mileage, it displays a month/year.
It is correct, however, that the light is scheduled to go on every 2 years, as that's how often most states require emissions testing. It's a simply a reminder that it's coming up, however, it is simply on a timer and is not tripped by anything mechanical.
The light that Blackhawk is referring to looks more like the car is on a lift. That's the service inspection light (this one IS based on mileage and/or timers) in which the dealer wants you to pay them $100+ so they can look at your car and tell you a bunch of crap you need to buy from them.