extended BMW maintenance program - spark plugs

[wmr71]

hello all
I have a 2016 X5 50msport that just ran out of the extended BMW Platinum warranty in Dec 2021. the car just crossed 100k miles and I wanted to ask a general question about what will be covered under the the remaining BMW maintenance program that runs up to 125k miles or until Dec 2022, whichever comes first

Like most of you, my car has had its fair share of spark plug changes, will these still be covered under this Maintenance program? I know the valve stem seals aren't covered but I'm still battling with BMW on that front as I had the car in for service about 2 months before my extended warranty ran out with excessive oil use so hopefully that will be resolved soon.

TIA,
Mike

[ooshnoo]

Call your dealer and ask

[wmr71]

thanks ooshnoo - it would make sense if this wasn't the same dealer that was approved by me in November 2021 to replace rear brakes under the bmw maintenance program, however, while replacing airbags on my x5 yesterday it was evident that the brakes had not been replaced and looked to be original. my confidence in anything to do with the dealerships in atlanta is shaky at best. I absolutely love my car which is why I have endured horrible dealer experiences since buying my car in 2017. real world experience with folks on this forum is always very helpful based on my almost 5 years of ownership

thanks

[The Libertine]

Originally Posted by wmr71

thanks ooshnoo - it would make sense if this wasn't the same dealer that was approved by me in November 2021 to replace rear brakes under the bmw maintenance program, however, while replacing airbags on my x5 yesterday it was evident that the brakes had not been replaced and looked to be original. my confidence in anything to do with the dealerships in atlanta is shaky at best. I absolutely love my car which is why I have endured horrible dealer experiences since buying my car in 2017. real world experience with folks on this forum is always very helpful based on my almost 5 years of ownership

thanks

You are absolutely correct. Service varies from dealer to dealer. I do believe spark plugs are covered under maintenance program; however, only if the car is “requiring” it by mileage/OBD notification. That’s my understanding; however, check the owners manual so that you know what is “required” at various mileage points so you can go armed with knowledge. Good luck!

[Surgx5]

Originally Posted by The Libertine

You are absolutely correct. Service varies from dealer to dealer. I do believe spark plugs are covered under maintenance program; however, only if the car is "requiring" it by mileage/OBD notification. That's my understanding; however, check the owners manual so that you know what is "required" at various mileage points so you can go armed with knowledge. Good luck!

Yes, the service required notification needs to be on or it's an out of pocket cost.