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A Guide to BMW Repair and Maintenance

Routine maintenance intervals, the repairs every BMW eventually needs, and why the parts you fit matter.

Published · Updated · By Luxur Automotive

A BMW is an investment in how a car should drive. Like anything of value, it needs looking after. This guide covers the basics: routine maintenance, the repairs to expect, and why parts matter.

Routine maintenance

Regular maintenance is what keeps a BMW running at its best. As a baseline:

  • Change the oil and filter about every 5,000 miles.
  • Rotate the tires about every 10,000 miles.
  • Have the brakes, suspension and other components inspected about every 15,000 miles.
  • Check the coolant level regularly.
  • Make sure every light on the dashboard is working as it should.

If your car's service display asks for work sooner, follow the car. And have it seen by a technician at least once a year, however little you drive. Small issues found early stay small.

Common repairs

However well a BMW is maintained, parts wear. Common items include:

  • worn spark plugs
  • clogged or damaged air filters
  • faulty oxygen sensors
  • hoses and seals that begin to leak

Most are straightforward when caught early. If something feels, sounds or smells different, have it checked by a professional before it becomes a larger repair.

Why parts matter

Parts designed for your model fit properly, use better materials and last longer than generic alternatives. On BMWs we use genuine BMW OEM parts, and our work is backed by a 12 months / 12,000 miles warranty.

In short

Keep to the schedule. Deal with small problems while they are small. Use the right parts. See our BMW service, or book a visit.

BMW in our bay

  • A white BMW i3 with its front cover open and a fender cover over the nose, cabled to a tool cart with a laptop.
    A white BMW i3 with its front cover open and a fender cover over the nose, cabled to a tool cart with a laptop.
  • A white BMW i8 with its doors raised, seen from the rear beside a two-post lift in the workshop.
    A white BMW i8 with its doors raised, seen from the rear beside a two-post lift in the workshop.
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    Two Maserati Ghibli saloons, a white Maserati GranTurismo convertible and a white BMW i8 parked outside the Luxur Automotive building.

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