03-06-2023, 11:55 AM | #1 |
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Maintenance & Repairs
I frequently see questions about the maintenance and repairs of these vehicles, especially as they move onto the second or third owner and continue to age.
I purchased my 2018 14 months ago at 36k miles and have since logged over 20k miles. My vehicle was an off lease one-owner that was overall well cared for by the previous owner according to BMW service records. This last year has been busy as I hit 50k but this year should be much less now that I got most repairs/maintenance appropriate for this age/mileage behind me. I'm a particular person with my vehicles and tend to be a bit over the top but it usually pays off in the long run. My F85 is used across all driving use-cases, from morning coffee run to a single HPDE and everything in between. I'm now outside my original warranty and am now under my extended under Allstate until 100k. I default to wrenching myself and avoid others touching the vehicle unless absolutely necessary. Attached is a current copy of my maintenance/repair tracker to give you a real-life example from a current owner. I welcome any questions or feedback including anything I might have overlooked or not considered. 2018 BMW X5 M F85 Tracker.pdf |
03-07-2023, 03:57 PM | #3 |
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Nice tracker, I should do the same. Consider the belts and pulleys - parts # 1, 2, 10 and 12, or were those already done as part of the alternator replacement? Your tracker is not clear on that.
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03-07-2023, 09:33 PM | #4 |
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Oh, have you checked on oil pump chain? Mine was out of spec at 60k miles. See this post about this maintenance check https://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1847303
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04-03-2023, 10:29 PM | #7 |
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You crack me up. You’re just like me. Kill the dealer on the warranty items. Then enjoy all the diy you can!! I subscribe to AUTOsist.com where I put all my service reminders and history in.
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Haha, yep! I got 7 months of my original warranty and was determined to make it count. Rear gate button a little loose...fix it! It helps that my SA Kevin and M Tech Dilan are absolutely amazing and have been fantastic to work with. I absolutely love this vehicle and look forward to another M in the stable later this year.
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