No complaints with my BMW 330i after 43,000 km: 5-year service update

My BMW 3 Series has seen some speedy and varied use on rough highways this year, and I wanted every possible extended check to be carried out.

BHPian itwasntme recently shared this with other enthusiasts:

Got the 5-year service carried out at ~43K km for a grand total of ~INR 28K. Was late by over a month and was receiving CBS stern messages on start-up!

Toyed with the idea of postponing till June to actually complete 5 years, and try to qualify for the BMW Joy Rewards programme, but have road trips planned and did not want the risk.

No complaints really, and hence it was a routine service as mandated by the BMW Service Cost Estimator and online BMW Service system. Confirmed there were no Service Bulletins for my VIN, too.

Mandatory consumables replaced included engine oil, oil filter and air filter. Additionally, opted to replace the air filter (seems it can be cleaned and refitted, but I felt avoidable in an Indian context), and the cabin microfilter too, as outside odours were seeping in regularly. Battery health was ok (forgot to ask exactly how ok), and brake pads/rotors were within acceptable tolerances.

The bill was inclusive of an (agreed-upon) 'Extended Vehicle Check' at the 5-year mark for INR 4.5K. Corroborated the same with the Estimator too, and it was only present in year 5. The 3 has seen some speedy and varied use on rough highways this year, and I wanted every possible extended check to be carried out.

One outcome was that the LHS wishbone / control arm and control rod had some issue, and hence it was replaced (without any quibble) under my soon-to-expire 5Y BRI. Received a FoC invoice for the same, hence, BMW India retail pricing is unknown. A BMW 'Kinematics' ride height measurement and wheel alignment was also included. Googled US/EU sites to find the OEM components would have cost ~300$ there; labour came to ~20 FRUs too.

Overall satisfied and looking forward to an uneventful year ahead!

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