Conditioned based servicing?

[jksgoh]

Is BMW Aus still recommending conditioned based servicing?
Reason I ask, is that i received an email from a dealership stating that I needed a service cause they haven't serviced my car for 12 months, which would go against conditioned based servicing.

[froop]

All modern BMWs still use condition based servicing however there are at least 2 items within the CBS that is on an annual timer as well as a KM countdown I believe. Oil changes and vehicle inspections/checks.

It's things like brakes, serpentine belt etc that are purely on KMs driven.

[RadiuM]

I asked about the belt the other day as my car is at 95kkms and in the dealer getting some other work done (water pump + thermostat). I was told it was a "non serviceable item" so I skipped it ..... for now.

I'm thinking its only serviceable when it breaks

[jksgoh]

Rang the dealer, they just told me to stick to the CBS on my car. so i duno. they didn't give an explanation for the letter.

[flinchy]

Do an oil/filters change yourself if you're up for it/if you are a little concerned. Always safer for the relatively minor cost.

[jksgoh]

Originally Posted by flinchy

Do an oil/filters change yourself if you're up for it/if you are a little concerned. Always safer for the relatively minor cost.

Yes fully agree. Just wanted to clarify BMW Aus' official recommendation.

[JinAM]

It's condition based servicing. But a vehicle check is schedule every 1 year anyway, hence the letter to get your business.