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Contrary to the many naysayers about the need for this "unneccessary" expense (which I DIY anyways), the only reason BMW dropped the break-in service from their recommended schedule was because they went to a "free" maintenance program for the first few years/mileage starting around year 2000 or so I believe. Once BMW starting picking up the tab, they dispensed with the the break-in oil change and introduced "lifetime" fluids such for such things as transmission, differentials, power steering, and transfer cases.
For leaseholders it's all irrelevant, but for long term owners a conservative maintenance protocol can be very beneficial (and cost effective for DIYers). Ask most experienced techs about what they've seen in their shops over the years.
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2021 X3 M40i, 2021 X5 xDrive 4.0i
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2016 X5 3.5i, 2017 X4 M40i, 2006 330i E90, 2004 X5 3.0i, 2000 528i MT, 1986 535is MT  , 1985 528e MT, 1985 325e MT |