Change is very easy. A few notes from my first one:
- I ran the front of the car up on a set of ramps I have, gave me enough clearance to drain the pan. Drain plug very accessible.
- As mentioned, the pain with the filter is needing a special filter socket tool. I tried without one but it wasn't moving, and since it's a plastic cover I wasn't chancing damage to it. I bought this one, liked the rugged look of it, wasn't disappointed, great fit, good quality: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N54IT33
- I went with the OEM filter, easy to get the cartridge out and replace it.
- I used BMW TwinPower Turbo LL01FE 0W-30 oil.
- Sent a sample out for analysis, all looked good, and now I have a baseline.
- I've decided to do twice as many oil changes as the car calls for with Condition Based Service. So basically when the miles I had gone since the 1200 mile first change equaled the miles the car told me to the next service I did a change myself, and didn't reset the computer. When normal service comes due I'll take advantage of the dealer offered service.