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Service and Warranty Information 2005 525i, 530i, The Ultimate 545i Driving Machine ®...
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_____________________________________________________________________ Owner/Driver Telephones: Business _____________________________________________________________________ Home _____________________________________________________________________ 5 Series 2005 Model ________________________________________________ Year _______________ Retail / In-Service Date _________________________________________________________ Trim Code ___________________________________ Color Code _____________________ Production Date _______________________________________________________________ License Plate Number _________________________________________________________ BMW Center Telephone Numbers: Offices _____________________________________________________________________ Services _____________________________________________________________________...
- Windshield washer additive (except when in conjunction with scheduled maintenance). 2005 5 Series vehicles purchased from any Authorized BMW center in the United States - Tires, wheel alignment, tire balance and or Puerto Rico are covered by Full rotation.
BMW Service Advisor and used to propose the optimum scope of maintenance. Have maintenance and repair work performed by your BMW center. Make sure that the maintenance work is stamped in this Service and Warranty Information Statement. These entries are the evidence of regular mainte- nance of your vehicle and a requirement for warranty claims.
BMW center. Also see the section on battery care on page 16 of this statement. Service Interval Display...
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BMW: • BMW High Performance 5W-30 Synthetic Oil (BMW part number 07 51 0 017 866) • Mobil 1 5W-30 • Mobil 1 5W-40 BMW is evaluating various synthetic oils for inclusion in our list of recommended engine oils.
Owner at time of delivery. A copy of the form BMW has applied the most modern techno- is on file at the selling BMW center. logical advances not only to the design and production of your vehicle, but also to...
• Change the engine oil and oil filter. We • Check lighting system: turn signals, back-up, recommend BMW High Performance 5W-30 license plate, interior (incl. map, reading Synthetic Oil P/N 07 51 0 017 866. lights), glovebox, flashlight, luggage area •...
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Vehicle Check Maintenance work (continued) • Brake system connections and lines: check for leaks, damage and correct positioning • Underbody, incl. all visible parts (i.e. trans- mission, rear axle, fuel lines, exhaust system), check for damage, leaks and corrosion • Steering components: check for clearance, leaks, damage and wear •...
Evidence of maintenance work Engine Oil Vehicle check Distance reading Front Brake Brake fluid Rear Brake State inspection(s) Microfilter Air cleaner element Date, stamp and signature Spark plugs Engine Oil Vehicle check Distance reading Front Brake Brake fluid Rear Brake State inspection(s) Microfilter Air cleaner element...
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Engine Oil Vehicle check Distance reading Front Brake Brake fluid Rear Brake State inspection(s) Microfilter Air cleaner element Date, stamp and signature Spark plugs Engine Oil Vehicle check Distance reading Front Brake Brake fluid Rear Brake State inspection(s) Microfilter Air cleaner element Date, stamp and signature Spark plugs Engine Oil...
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Engine Oil Vehicle check Distance reading Front Brake Brake fluid Rear Brake State inspection(s) Microfilter Air cleaner element Date, stamp and signature Spark plugs Engine Oil Vehicle check Distance reading Front Brake Brake fluid Rear Brake State inspection(s) Microfilter Air cleaner element Date, stamp and signature Spark plugs Engine Oil...
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Engine Oil Vehicle check Distance reading Front Brake Brake fluid Rear Brake State inspection(s) Microfilter Air cleaner element Date, stamp and signature Spark plugs Engine Oil Vehicle check Distance reading Front Brake Brake fluid Rear Brake State inspection(s) Microfilter Air cleaner element Date, stamp and signature Spark plugs Engine Oil...
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Engine Oil Vehicle check Distance reading Front Brake Brake fluid Rear Brake State inspection(s) Microfilter Air cleaner element Date, stamp and signature Spark plugs Engine Oil Vehicle check Distance reading Front Brake Brake fluid Rear Brake State inspection(s) Microfilter Air cleaner element Date, stamp and signature Spark plugs Engine Oil...
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Engine Oil Vehicle check Distance reading Front Brake Brake fluid Rear Brake State inspection(s) Microfilter Air cleaner element Date, stamp and signature Spark plugs Engine Oil Vehicle check Distance reading Front Brake Brake fluid Rear Brake State inspection(s) Microfilter Air cleaner element Date, stamp and signature Spark plugs Engine Oil...
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Engine Oil Vehicle check Distance reading Front Brake Brake fluid Rear Brake State inspection(s) Microfilter Air cleaner element Date, stamp and signature Spark plugs Engine Oil Vehicle check Distance reading Front Brake Brake fluid Rear Brake State inspection(s) Microfilter Air cleaner element Date, stamp and signature Spark plugs Engine Oil...
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Engine Oil Vehicle check Distance reading Front Brake Brake fluid Rear Brake State inspection(s) Microfilter Air cleaner element Date, stamp and signature Spark plugs Engine Oil Vehicle check Distance reading Front Brake Brake fluid Rear Brake State inspection(s) Microfilter Air cleaner element Date, stamp and signature Spark plugs Engine Oil...
Spark plugs As specified by CBS of charge; or c) consult your BMW center regarding battery removal. Once removed, the battery must Emission Control Components be charged and stored in a cool, dry place...
Warranty Section of this Booklet (page 34). Restoring corrosion protection Please take care that anti-corrosion material is replaced when your car is repaired after body or chassis damage. BMW will not accept any liability for any parts and accessories not approved by BMW.
Scratch Collision damage Undercoating damage (explain in remarks) The undersigned herewith confirms that this inspection has been carried out by the BMW center below and this BMW center has given notification of any body repairs necessary. Customer's signature _______________________________________Date ____________________...
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Scratch Collision damage Undercoating damage (explain in remarks) The undersigned herewith confirms that this inspection has been carried out by the BMW center below and this BMW center has given notification of any body repairs necessary. Customer's signature _______________________________________Date ____________________...
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Scratch Collision damage Undercoating damage (explain in remarks) The undersigned herewith confirms that this inspection has been carried out by the BMW center below and this BMW center has given notification of any body repairs necessary. Customer's signature _______________________________________Date ____________________...
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Scratch Collision damage Undercoating damage (explain in remarks) The undersigned herewith confirms that this inspection has been carried out by the BMW center below and this BMW center has given notification of any body repairs necessary. Customer's signature _______________________________________Date ____________________...
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Scratch Collision damage Undercoating damage (explain in remarks) The undersigned herewith confirms that this inspection has been carried out by the BMW center below and this BMW center has given notification of any body repairs necessary. Customer's signature _______________________________________Date ____________________...
Scratch Collision damage Undercoating damage (explain in remarks) The undersigned herewith confirms that this inspection has been carried out by the BMW center below and this BMW center has given notification of any body repairs necessary. Customer's signature _______________________________________Date ____________________...
We take pride in authorized BMW center that performed the our product, as does the BMW center who work on your vehicle. They have the neces- services it. If you should ever have a question sary equipment and the personnel to achieve regarding your BMW center’s service or your...
CALIFORNIA, IDAHO, IOWA, GEORGIA, varies by state), some states require us or MINNESOTA and PENNSYLVANIA. BBB our authorized BMW center, to repair in a AUTO LINE is a dispute resolution program reasonable number of attempts, any defect or administered by the Council of Better condition which substantially impairs the use, Business Bureaus.
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40 days of BMW or one of our dealers, and a state- from the time you file your complaint. The ment of the relief you are seeking.
• The same nonconformity has been subject lence in design, engineering, and service is to repair 4 or more times by BMW or its among the best in the world. And we invest agents AND the buyer has notified BMW of heavily every year in our people and facilities the need for the repair of the nonconformity;...
5. License plate number of your vehicle. You are covered if your vehicle is: 6. Vehicle location (including nearby cross- – A new BMW automobile, distributed by roads/intersections, highway mile markers, BMW NA, and purchased at an authorized street numbers, landmarks, etc.).
BMW center. Original receipts must accompany all However, you may request (at no cost) to be reimbursement requests. taken to a different BMW center as long as it is within 50 additional miles of the "nearest" BMW center.
Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, Wisconsin to change without notice. and Wyoming where services are provided by Simply display your BMW Service Card Cross Country Motor Club of California, Inc., (showing the applicable Plan number) during Boston, MA 02155.
Summary of BMW Limited Warranties *The California Emissions Control System Limited Warranty applies to all 2005 U.S. specifica- tion BMW vehicles sold, leased, and/or registered in California, Maine, Massachusetts or Vermont.
New Vehicle Limited Warranty – Towing/Other Owner Benefits A 24-hour Roadside Assistance Program is 2005 Models (Valid Only in the available to every BMW owner during the new U.S.A. and Puerto Rico) vehicle warranty period. Roadside assistance and other owner...
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, resolving the difficulty. APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. Non-BMW Parts – While you may elect to use Some states do not allow limitations on how non-genuine BMW parts for maintenance or long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclu-...
BMW of North America. Parts for which replacements are a. Damage caused by negligence, improper made become the property of BMW of North accident damage repairs, or improper use. America. b. Damage attributable to failure to perform...
BMW center during Replaced parts and paid invoices must be normal business hours. presented at a BMW center as a condition of The BMW center will, without charge for parts reimbursement for emergency repairs not or labor (including diagnosis), either repair or performed by a BMW center.
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However, the use of non-BMW replacement EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY, parts or non-EPA certified parts does not INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF invalidate the warranty on other components, MERCHANTABILITY, APPLICABLE TO THIS unless non-BMW parts or non-EPA certified PRODUCT. parts cause damage to warranted parts.
Protection Agency and: on the basis of use of a properly installed EPA certified emission part for maintenance 1. The car was distributed by BMW of North America (BMW NA), or sold through the and repair. BMW NA European Delivery Program; and A vehicle manufacturer may deny an 2.
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Warranty for a period of 8 years or 80,000 miles, whichever occurs first. CATALYTIC CONVERTER ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (INCLUDING ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM) For assistance in determining coverage of the specific components of the on-board diagnos- tic system, please contact your BMW center.
Telephone: 1-800-831-1117 1. If your vehicle fails a Smog Check inspec- tion, all necessary repairs and adjustments will be made by BMW NA to ensure that Website: your vehicle passes the inspection. This is www.bmwusa.com your emission control system PERFOR- or the MANCE WARRANTY.
California Emission Control test, then BMW NA will repair your vehicle so that it will pass this test. Items that require System Limited Warranty* scheduled replacement are warranted up to the replacement interval specified in the This warranty applies to California certified Service section of this Statement.
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THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED Replaced parts and paid invoices must be WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED presented to a BMW center as a condition of WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, IS reimbursement for emergency repairs not LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE performed by a BMW center.
System Limited Warranty for a period of 7 Should you experience difficulty in obtaining years or 70,000 miles, whichever comes first: warranty service from a tire manufacturer, your authorized BMW center will assist you in resolving the difficulty. Component 525i 530i 545i Vanos Camshaft Position •...
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NO POSTAGE NECESSARY IF MAILED IN UNITED STATES BUSINESS REPLY MAIL FIRST CLASS MAIL PERMIT NO. 131 WESTWOOD, NJ BMW of North America, LLC P.O. Box 1227 Westwood, NJ 07675-9868 Attn: Customer Satisfaction NO POSTAGE NECESSARY IF MAILED IN UNITED STATES...
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Please Check One ❑ Month Day Year ADDRESS CHANGE ❑ USED CAR PURCHASE Date (the last eight digits of the VIN) Model Chassis Number Last Name First Name Number Street Apt./Suite City State Zip Code Telephone Telephone Email Please Check One ❑...
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