Anyone done any analysis on the US $2500 Extended Maint? Seems like the only thing of substance is pads and rotors:




The BMW Maintenance Program

Posted on April 1, 2009


The BMW Maintenance Program is a U.S.-specific program. It applies to eligible U.S. specification BMW vehicles purchased in the U.S. or through the BMW NA's Military Purchase Program, and is valid only when repairs are performed at an authorized U.S. BMW center (including Puerto Rico), subject to all applicable exclusions or limitations.

The BMW Maintenance Program has two categories:

• Standard Maintenance, as described below, is available on new BMW vehicles for the first 4 years or 50,000 miles from the original in-service date, whichever comes first.
• The Upgraded Maintenance option extends the Standard Maintenance period, when purchased, by an additional 2 years/50,000 miles to 6 years or 100,000 miles from the original in-service date, whichever comes first.

The factory-recommended maintenance service items listed below are covered when required at specified service intervals, on eligible BMW vehicles during the applicable BMW Maintenance Program period1:

Engine oil change and filter replacement
Vehicle inspections or check (per the applicable service maintenance checklist)
Cabin dust microfilters – fresh air and recirculating2
Air filter replacement
Brake pads (front/rear)
Brake discs (front/rear – only in conjunction with a covered brake pad replacement)
Brake fluid replacement
Engine drive belts
Windshield wiper inserts (front and rear2)
Manual transmission clutch disc2
Manual transmission oil2 (only in conjunction with an applicable engine oil and filter replacement)
Spark plugs3
Oxygen sensors3
Fuel filter2 (diesel engines only)
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)2– drain and refill (only in conjunction with a covered engine oil and filter replacement)
Running-in check at 1,200 miles2 (BMW M vehicles only)
Reset the maintenance system

A factory-recommended maintenance service item interval is determined either by the model-specific BMW Maintenance System (Service Interval Display or Condition Based Service), and/or upon examination and assessment for wear and tear4 of covered components during a vehicle inspection.

BMW Maintenance Program Exclusions and Limitations

• Repairs covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, BMW Certified Pre-Owned Program, Original Owner Protection Program, or a BMW Extended Service Contract
• Damage due to poor fuel quality, abuse, misuse, neglect, alteration, fire, accident, and flood/water damage
• Damage due to improper or lack of maintenance/repairs or negligence
• The vehicle is deemed a total loss or used in competitive events
• Maintenance performed outside or beyond the scope of the recommended maintenance interval
• Covered maintenance services performed by other than an authorized BMW center in the United States and Puerto Rico
• Covered maintenance services performed outside the United States and Puerto Rico

1 Vehicles within the active Standard or Upgraded Maintenance Program period only
2 Applicable models only
3 Varies by model and model year; review your service and warranty booklet for model specific requirements
4 As outlined in the applicable BMW Technical Data Information