Done some searching, now for the questioning

[Badkrma]

New to the board, great information here...

I just purchased a 2006 X5 4.4i from a none BMW dealer (long story, but short version, I had a Hummer H2, now ex wife had to have it and I ended up with it, so I went back to the Hummer Dealer, as no other dealer wanted it, and traded for the X5). Anyway, it has 34K on it and it was time for the servicing so I dropped it at the dealer this morning.

Here is my question. Why can I not pay to have a CPO done? On bmwus.com the only requirement is "To be eligible for enrollment in the Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle Program, a late-model vehicle must be in service for at least six months or have more than 6,000 miles but less than 60,000 miles on the odometer. They must pass an extensive examination - a thorough and rigorous inspection by BMW factory-trained technicians. They inspect the vehicle for safety, performance and wear. If something is not right, it is fixed. If it cannot be fixed, the car cannot become a Certified Pre-Owned BMW." I was told thath I needed to buy the car from a BMW dealer for a CPO to be given.?.?

Thanks.