mileage BMW 5 SERIES 2008 E60 Service and warranty information

The BMW Maintenance Program -
2008 528i, 528xi, 535i, 535xi,
535xi Sports Wagon, 550i
The BMW Maintenance Program is a benefit
designed to help reduce the cost of ownership.
2008 5 Series vehicles purchased from any
Authorized BMW center in the United States or
Puerto Rico are covered by the BMW Mainte-
nance Program for 48 months or 50,000 miles,
whichever occurs first. Coverage begins on the
date of first retail sale or the date the vehicle is
first placed in service as a demonstrator or com-
pany vehicle, whichever is earlier.
Any authorized BMW center in the United
States or Puerto Rico will perform the sched-
uled maintenance services on your vehicle at no
expense to you. The maintenance schedule
intervals are based on average driving condi-
tions and operation. Should you request more
frequent maintenance service, the cost of
these services will not be covered by the
Maintenance Program.
Coverage
The BMW Maintenance Program covers all fac-
tory recommended maintenance, as determined
by the Condition Based Service (CBS) system.
Additional items that need replacement due to
normal wear and tear, and that are not covered
by the original New Vehicle Limited Warranty -
such as brake pads, brake rotors, and wiper
blades inserts - are included, provided wear and
tear exceeds BMW wear limits. Any adjustments
required due to normal operating conditions are
also included. See page s5-6ofthis booklet
for additional information.
Maintenance Intervals
Time intervals should be followed using the
maintenance interval as indicated by the BMW
Service Interval Display.
This BMW Service and Warranty Information
Booklet should be presented to your BMW cen-
ter when maintenance is required. Your BMW
center will stamp this booklet documenting the
services or maintenance performed.
Exclusions from coverage
– Items reimbursable under your New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
– Gasoline.
– Windshield washer additive (except when in conjunction with scheduled maintenance).
– Tires, wheel alignment, tire balance and rotation.
– Wear and tear of soft trim items, such as: seats, carpets, moldings, headliner, door pan-
els and all chrome trim.
– Damage detected when performing the rust perforation inspection.
– Damage which results from negligence, improper operation of the vehicle, wear and
tear or deterioration due to driving habits or
conditions, improper repair, environmental
influences, flood, accident or fire damage, road
salt corrosion, alteration, installation of non-
BMW accessories, or use of improper, poor
quality or contaminated fuel.
– Altered or unreadable Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) or odometer irregularities or
vehicles where the true mileage cannot be
determined.
– Maintenance or repair after the vehicle is deemed a total loss.
– Maintenance or repairs performed by other than an Authorized BMW center within the
United States or Puerto Rico.
– Vehicles used in competitive events.
– Oil changes performed outside the recom- mended maintenance intervals as indicated by
the Service Interval Display.
Maintenance Upgrade Option
Please contact your authorized BMW center for
information and availability on the optional Main-
tenance Program Upgrade for coverage up to
6 years and 100,000 miles.
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Maintenance Program
The BMW Maintenance Program has been
devised with the following objectives: to maxi-
mize vehicle safety, reliability, and resale value
by minimizing breakdowns resulting from wear,
and minimizing cost and inconvenience by com-
puting maintenance intervals based upon the
specific manner in which each individual vehicle
is driven.
Maintenance intervals on motor vehicles have
conventionally been specified based upon accu-
mulated mileage. However, driving conditions
have a major influence on routine maintenance
requirements; distance traveled is only one of
the significant factors. A vehicle driven for
50,000 miles of short trips in the city with
numerous cold starts, prolonged periods of
idling, stop-and-go driving, and high engine
speeds during acceleration requires more fre-
quent maintenance intervals than a vehicle
driven for 50,000 miles for long distances at low
engine speeds primarily at operating tempera-
ture.
The advanced technologies at BMW have led to
the development of the unique BMW Condition
Based Service (CBS) system which computes
the actual optimum maintenance requirements
based not only upon the accumulated mileage,
but taking into account important factors such
as high or low engine speeds, short or long trip
driving, and condition of the engine oil and
brake pads.
Condition Based Service (CBS)
CBS is a further development of the Service
Interval Indicator System. Sensors and sophisti-
cated algorithms take even more detailed
account of the various conditions of vehicle use.
The remaining times for selected maintenance
tasks as well as any legally prescribed dates are
displayed to you individually:
 Engine oil
 Brakes - front and rear separately
 Brake fluid
 Vehicle check
 Required State Inspection(s)
CBS thus determines the current and future
maintenance requirements. This data can also
be read from the vehicle key by your BMW Ser-
vice Advisor and used to propose the optimum
scope of maintenance.
Have maintenance and repair work performed
by your BMW center. Make sure that the mainte-
nance work is stamped in this Service and War-
ranty Information Statement. These entries are
the evidence of regular maintenance of your
vehicle and a requirement for warranty claims.
Disconnecting the battery during periods
of long-term storage will interrupt the
calculation of time-based services. Have all
items requiring time-based maintenance, such
as brake fluid and possibly also the engine oil
and microfilter, brought up to date by your BMW
center. Also see the section on battery care on
page 15 of this statement.
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The performance of certain subsequent mainte-
nance elements, as required by the BMW New
Vehicle Limited Warranty, will be specified at
intervals computed by the BMW Service Interval
Indicator as follows:
– Oil Service: Engine oil should be changed with the engine at operating temperature.
Note: Change oil at least once a year.
All 2008 model year 5 Series are factory-filled
with BMW High Performance Synthetic oils. At
the time of the printing of this booklet, the fol-
lowing oils are strongly recommended and
approved by 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.
For the most current list of synthetic oils, please
contact your BMW center, or call BMW of North
America, LLC at 1 800 831-1117. You can also
obtain this information from our website,
www.bmwusa.com/.
BMW recommends that you check your engine
oil level whenever you add fuel to your vehicle. If
you need to add oil between oil changes and
are unable to obtain BMW High Performance
Synthetic Oil, Mobil 1 or another special oil on
the list, use a synthetic oil with an API rating of
SH or higher.
The following maintenance elements must be
performed at the mileage/time stated (time
intervals begin from the vehicles production
date):
– Brake Fluid Service: Change brake fluid every two years, or when specified by CBS. – Oxygen Sensor Service: The oxygen sensor
deteriorates strictly on a mileage basis and
must therefore be replaced as follows to maxi-
mize vehicle fuel economy and minimize
exhaust pollution: 120,000 miles.
– Spark Plug Service: Replace at the following intervals:
528i, 528xi, 550i: 100,000 miles
535i, 535xi, 535xi Sports Wagon:
45,000 miles
– The engine coolant has a lifetime rating and does not need to be changed.
For your convenience, you may also wish to
have your BMW center perform any necessary
operations to fulfill any state inspection require-
ments in your area concurrent with the mainte-
nance elements specified above during other
repairs.
Make sure that confirmation of maintenance
work is always entered in this Service and War-
ranty Information Booklet. You may need this for
any warranty claims that become necessary, and
later on as evidence that your car has been
given the correct and regular maintenance that
justifies its resale or trade-in value.
BMW has applied the most modern technologi-
cal advances not only to the design and produc-
tion of your vehicle, but also to computing of the
optimum maintenance interval for your type of
operations and driving style. Your BMW center
has made a substantial investment in unique
BMW special service tools to enable his BMW
factory trained service technicians to perform
quality repairs on your BMW in minimal time.
Your service technician looks forward to serving
your every service need and to help maximize
your satisfaction with your BMW, its longevity,
and resale value.
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Emission Control Maintenance
Schedule
The maintenance schedule as shown is required
for the proper functioning of the emission con-
trol systems for optimum vehicle performance
and fuel economy.
Basic Engine
Engine oil As specified by CBS
Engine oil filter As specified by CBS
Fuel System
Air filter As specified by CBS
Ignition System
Spark plugs 528i, 528xi, 550i: 100,000 miles 535i, 535xi, 535xi Sports Wagon: 45,000 miles
Emission Control
Components
Oxygen sensor 120,000 miles
Battery Care
If your car is driven only for short distances of
less than 10 miles over a prolonged period of
time, without an occasional drive at highway
speeds, the engines charging system will not
maintain the battery. Insufficient use of the vehi-
cle could result in short term starting problems
and in the long term could damage the battery.
In case the car is not operated for several weeks
it is advisable to:
a. consider using a proper trickle charger, fol- lowing the charger manufacturers instruc-
tions, to maintain the batterys state of
charge; or
b. consult your BMW center regarding battery removal. Once removed, the battery must be
charged and stored in a cool, dry place
where it can be protected from freezing. If
the battery will be stored for over 3 months,
it must be recharged every 3 months, or else
it will become damaged and useless.
Please consult with your BMW center for further
guidance and information.
Corrosion Protection
Extensive corrosion protection measures imple-
mented by BMW now make it possible to offer a
twelve-year unlimited mileage anti-corrosion
warranty against rust perforation on your vehicle
provided that the vehicle is maintained in accor-
dance with the provisions of the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty as outlined in the Warranty
Section of this Booklet (page 31).
The major degree of corrosion protection is due
to the electrophoretic dip painting process
which cathodically deposits paint particles on all
body parts, attracting paint particles into the
minutest cavities or seams. Body parts are
designed to provide optimum corrosion
protection.
During manufacture, exterior body parts receive
an additional corrosion protection coat. Hood,
trunk, doors and other body parts are coated
with PVC and sealed from the outside.
All floor panels receive a resilient coating of PVC
for maximum protection against damage due to
stones, etc.
Corrosion protection materials tested over many
years are applied to the surfaces of cavities and
to the entire underside of the vehicle during and
after assembly.
Requirements for maintaining the 12-year unlim-
ited mileage anti-corrosion warranty are outlined
in the Warranty Section of this Booklet
(page 33).
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.
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Customer Assistance Information
Your satisfaction with our product and the ser-
vices provided by authorized BMW centers is of
great importance to us. We take pride in our
product, as does the BMW center who services
it. If you should ever have a question regarding
your BMW centers service or your BMW’s per-
formance, we recommend that you contact your
authorized BMW center. Should you travel to an
unfamiliar area, the BMW center directory pro-
vided at the time of delivery will help you locate
the nearest authorized BMW center. The centers
listed are equipped to help you with matters
related to your BMW vehicle.
When contacting an authorized BMW center, we
suggest that depending upon the nature of your
contact, you discuss it with either the Sales,
Service, or Parts Manager.
As all matters are resolved at the BMW center
level, it is important that they be given the
opportunity to provide a solution. Should you
feel that you were not provided with the proper
response, we urge you to contact the General
Manager or BMW Center Operator.
Despite the best intentions of all parties, a mis-
understanding may occur between you and your
BMW center. Should this occur and you require
further assistance, please contact the BMW NA
Customer Relations Department at 1 800 831-
1117 or through our website @
www.bmwusa.com. When contacting us, we ask
that you provide the following information:
1. Your name, address and telephone number.
2. Vehicle Identification Number (last seven digits).
3. Vehicles delivery date.
4. Vehicle mileage.
5. Selling BMW center’s name.
6. Servicing BMW center’s name.
7. Description of the problem.
A BMW NA Customer Relations Representative
will carefully review all the facts involved and let
you know what further action will be taken in
conjunction with your BMW center. Please remember: the first step in resolving a complaint
is to contact the authorized BMW center that
performed the work on your vehicle. They have
the necessary equipment and the personnel to
achieve this goal.
We are confident that every effort will be made
to ensure your satisfaction.
Customer Assistance -
Notification
During a specific period (for example, the earlier
of 12 months or 12,000 miles, though this
period varies by state), some states require us
or our authorized BMW center, to repair in a rea-
sonable number of attempts, any defect or con-
dition which substantially impairs the use, value,
or safety of a new vehicle sold, leased or regis-
tered in that state.
A reasonable number of attempts is generally
defined as (i) four or more attempts to repair the
same defect (the number of attempts vary by
state) or (ii) the vehicle is out of service by rea-
son of one or more repair(s) for more than a
cumulative total of 30 days (this period varies by
state), except for delays created by conditions
beyond our control.
If we are unable to correct a defect or condition
covered by these statutes in a reasonable num-
ber of attempts, we may be obligated either to
replace the vehicle or reimburse the owner/les-
see in an amount equal to the purchase price or
lease payments paid by the owner/lessee, less
the amount directly attributable to use of the
vehicle by the owner/lessee.
YOU SHOULD SEND WRITTEN NOTIFICATION
DIRECTLY TO BMW OF NORTH AMERICA OF
THE EXISTENCE OF AN ALLEGED DEFECT.
SEND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION TO THE
CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND SERVICES
DEPARTMENT ADDRESS LISTED BELOW.
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND SERVICES
DEPARTMENT
P.O. BOX 1227
WESTWOOD, NEW JERSEY 07675-1227
Telephone: 1 800 831-1117
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BBB Auto Line
If your concern is still not resolved to your satis-
faction, BMW offers additional assistance
through BBB AUTO LINE in ARKANSAS, CALI-
FORNIA, GEORGIA, IDAHO, IOWA, KENTUCKY,
MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MINNESOTA,
PENNSYLVANIA, OHIO, and VIRGINIA. BBB
AUTO LINE is a dispute resolution program
administered by the Council of Better Business
Bureaus. BBB AUTO LINE resolves disputes
through mediation or arbitration. Mediation is an
informal proceeding whereby a neutral third
party (mediator) helps the parties to find an
acceptable resolution. Arbitration is also an
informal proceeding in which an impartial third
party renders a decision after a hearing at which
both parties have an opportunity to be heard.
You can select mediation or arbitration or both.
The program is free of charge to you, the con-
sumer but there are some minimum require-
ments for participation in the program. Please
contact BBB AUTO LINE at the address or
phone number listed below for more details:
BBB AUTO LINE
4200 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 800
Arlington, VA 22203
1 800 955-5100
If you wish to use the program and you qualify
for participation, you will be required to provide
the following information:
 Your name and address
 The vehicle identification number (VIN)
 The make, model and year of your vehicle
 A description of the problem with your
vehicle.
BBB AUTO LINE will also ask you for other
information that may help resolve your concerns,
such as the purchase price of your vehicle, any
mileage at the time of purchase, the current
mileage, and copies of repair orders.
BBB AUTO LINE will notify you when your claim
has been filed. If you decide to arbitrate you may
attend the hearing in person or by telephone.
You may bring witnesses and give supporting
evidence. You may also submit your claim in
writing and ask for a decision on the documents
you submit, without attending a hearing. BBB AUTO LINE will usually render a decision within
40 days from the time you file your complaint.
The decision is binding on BMW if you decide
to accept it. BMW must comply with the deci-
sion within the time frame specified by the arbi-
trator.
Important:
You must use BBB AUTO LINE
before asserting in court any rights or remedies
created by the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act,
(“The Act”) 15 U.S.C. Sec. 2301, et seq. You
may also be required to use BBB AUTO LINE
before seeking remedies under your state’s
“Lemon Law”. If you choose to seek redress by
pursuing rights and remedies not created by
Title 1 of Magnuson Moss Warranty Act, prior
resort to the BBB AUTO LINE is not required by
any provision of the Act.
California Residents
1. BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC (“BMW”)
participates in BBBAUTO LINE, a media-
tion/arbitration program administered by the
Council of Better Business Bureaus [4200
Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia 22203]
through local Better Business Bureaus. The
Arbitration Certification Program of the Cali-
fornia Department of Consumer Affairs has
certified BBBAUTO LINE and BMW.
2. If you have a problem arising under a BMW written warranty, we encourage you to bring
it to our attention. If we are unable to resolve
it, you may file a claim with BBBAUTO
LINE. Claims must be filed with BBBAUTO
LINE within six (6) months after the expira-
tion of the warranty.
3. To file a claim with BBBAUTO LINE, call
1 800 955-5100. There is no charge for the
call.
4. In order to file a claim with BBBAUTO
LINE, you will have to provide your name
and address, the brand name and vehicle
identification number (VIN) of your vehicle,
and a statement of the nature of your prob-
lem or complaint. You will also be asked to
provide: the approximate date of your acqui-
sition of the vehicle, the vehicles current
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mileage, the approximate date and mileage
at the time any problem(s) were first brought
to the attention of BMW or one of our deal-
ers, and a statement of the relief you are
seeking.
5. BBB AUTO LINE staff may try to help
resolve your dispute through mediation. If
mediation is not successful, or if you do not
wish to participate in mediation, claims
within the programs jurisdiction may be pre-
sented to an arbitrator at an informal hear-
ing. The arbitrators decision should
ordinarily be issued within 40 days from the
time your complaint is filed; there may be a
delay of 7 days if you did not first contact
BMW about your problem, or a delay of up
to 30 days if the arbitrator requests an
inspection/report by an impartial technical
expert or further investigation and report by
BBB AUTO LINE.
6. You are required to use BBBAUTO LINE
before asserting in court any rights or reme-
dies conferred by California Civil Code Sec-
tion 1793.22. You are not required to use
BBB AUTO LINE before pursuing rights and
remedies under any other state or federal
law. “You are also required to use BBB
AUTO LINE before exercising rights or seek-
ing remedies created by Title I of the Mag-
nuson-Moss Warranty Act, 15 U.S.C. sec.
2301 et seq. If you choose to seek redress
by pursuing rights and remedies not created
by California Civil Code Section 1793.22 or
Title I of the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act,
resort to BBB AUTO LINE is not required by
those statutes.”
7. California Civil Code Section 1793.2(d) requires that, if BMW or its representative is
unable to repair a new motor vehicle to con-
form to the vehicles applicable express war-
ranty after a reasonable number of attempts,
BMW may be required to replace or repur-
chase the vehicle. California Civil Code Sec-
tion 1793.22(b) creates a presumption that
BMW has had a reasonable number of
attempts to conform the vehicle to its appli- cable express warranties if, within
18 months from delivery to the buyer or
18,000 miles on the vehicles odometer,
whichever occurs first,
one or more of the
following occurs:
• The same nonconformity [a failure to con-
form to the written warranty that substan-
tially impairs the use, value or safety of the
vehicle] results in a condition that is likely
to cause death or serious bodily injury if the
vehicle is driven AND the nonconformity
has been subject to repair two or more
times by BMW or its agents AND the buyer
or lessee has directly notified BMW of the
need for the repair of the nonconformity;
OR
• The same nonconformity has been subject
to repair 4 or more times by BMW or its
agents AND the buyer has notified BMW of
the need for the repair of the nonconfor-
mity; OR
• The vehicle is out of service by reason of
repair of nonconformities by BMW or its
agents for a cumulative total of more than
30 calendar days after delivery of the vehi-
cle to the buyer.
NOTICE TO BMW AS REQUIRED ABOVE
SHALL BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING
ADDRESS:
BMW of North America, LLC
Customer Relations and Services Department P.O. Box 1227
Westwood, New Jersey 07675-1227 1 800 831-1117
8. The following remedies may be sought inBBB AUTO LINE: repairs, reimbursement for
money paid to repair a vehicle or other
expenses incurred as a result of a vehicle
nonconformity, repurchase or replacement
of your vehicle and compensation for dam-
ages and remedies available under BMWs
written warranty or applicable law.
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New Vehicle Limited Warranty—
2008 Models (Valid Only in the
U.S.A. and Puerto Rico)
Warrantor
BMW NA warrants 2008 U.S. specification vehi-
cles distributed by BMW NA or sold through the
BMW NA European Delivery Program against
defects in materials or workmanship to the first
retail purchaser, and each subsequent
purchaser.
Warranty Period
The warranty period is 48 months or
50,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
Warranty Begins
This warranty begins on the date of first retail
sale, or the date the vehicle is first placed in ser-
vice as a demonstrator or company vehicle,
whichever is earlier.
Warranty Coverage
To obtain service under this warranty, the vehi-
cle must be brought, upon discovery of a defect
in material or workmanship, to the workshop of
any authorized BMW center, during normal busi-
ness hours. The BMW center will, without
charge for parts or labor, either repair or replace
the defective part(s) using new or authorized
remanufactured parts. The decision to repair or
replace said part(s) is solely the prerogative of
BMW NA. Parts for which replacements are
made become the property of BMW NA.
In all cases, a reasonable time must be allowed
for warranty repairs to be completed after the
vehicle is received by the BMW center.
Safety Belt Warranty - Kansas
Safety belts are covered under the BMW New
Vehicle Limited Warranty for defects in material
or workmanship for a period of 10 years, unlim-
ited mileage from the date of purchase. In order
to be eligible for this coverage, the vehicle must be a new car retailed in the State of Kansas and
the repair performed by an authorized BMW
center in Kansas.
Towing/Other Owner Benefits
A 24-hour Roadside Assistance Program is
available to every BMW owner during the new
vehicle warranty period.
Roadside assistance and other owner benefits
are available by calling:
1 800 332-4269
For additional details on towing and other owner
benefits please refer to the BMW Roadside
Assistance section of this Statement (page 26).
Other Items
Wheel alignment, balancing and wiper blade
inserts are covered up to 2,000 miles.
Items which are subject to wear and tear or
deterioration due to driving habits or condi-
tions, such as brake pads/linings, brake
discs, clutch disc, pressure plate, filters,
upholstery, trim and chrome items, paint fin-
ish, drive belts, glass, and similar items, are
specifically limited to defects in material or
workmanship.
This warranty does not apply to the
following:
Damage which results from negligence,
improper operation of the vehicle, improper
repair, lack of or improper maintenance, environ-
mental influences, flood, accident or fire dam-
age, road salt corrosion, or use of improper or
contaminated fuel.
Damage to the engine, transmission or any
related component caused by improper shifting
of the transmission.
Maintenance services and parts when replaced
during maintenance such as spark plugs, lubri-
cants, fluids, engine tuneup parts, replacement
of filters, coolant, and refrigerant. Failure to
maintain the vehicle properly in accordance with
the instructions in the Owner’s Manual or the
Service section of this Statement, that results in
the failure of any part of the vehicle.
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Modification of the vehicle or installation of any
performance accessories or components
attached to the vehicle which alters the original
engineering and/or operating specifications or
which result in damage to the other original
components, electrical interference, electrical
short, radio static, water leaks and wind noise.
Tires are warranted by their respective manufac-
turer as detailed in the applicable tire manufac-
turer’s warranty statements. Instructions for
proper tire care and maintenance are contained
in the Owner’s Manual. Should you experience
difficulty in obtaining warranty service from a tire
manufacturer, your authorized BMW center will
assist you in resolving the difficulty.
Non-BMW Parts — While you may elect to use
non-genuine BMW parts for maintenance or
repair services, BMW NA is not obligated to pay
for repairs that include non-genuine BMW parts
or for any damage resulting from the use of non-
genuine parts.
BMW will not accept any liability for any
parts and accessories not approved by
BMW.
This warranty shall be null and void if the
vehicle identification number has been
altered or cannot be read, if the odometer
has been replaced or altered and the true
mileage cannot be determined, if the vehicle
has been declared a total loss or sold for sal-
vage purposes, or if the vehicle has been
used in any competitive event.General
These warranties give you specific legal rights,
and you may also have other rights which vary
from state to state.
THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRAN-
TIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY, IS LIMITED TO THE
DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES
HEREIN. BMW NA HEREBY EXCLUDES INCI-
DENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,
INCLUDING LOSS OF TIME, INCONVENIENCE,
OR LOSS OF USE OF THE VEHICLE, FOR ANY
BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
WARRANTY, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WAR-
RANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, APPLICABLE
TO THIS PRODUCT.
Some states do not allow limitations on how
long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion
or limitation of incidental or consequential dam-
ages, so the above limitations and exclusions
may not apply to you.
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Limited Warranty — Rust
Perforation 2008 Models
BMW NA warrants this original vehicle against
defects in materials or workmanship which will
result in rust perforation of the vehicle body for a
period of 12 years unlimted mileage, commenc-
ing on the date of first retail sale, or the date the
vehicle is first placed in service as a demonstra-
tor or company vehicle, whichever is earlier.
To obtain service under this warranty, the vehi-
cle must be brought, upon discovery of any rust
perforation, to the workshop of any authorized
BMW center. This BMW center will, without
charge for parts or labor, either repair or replace
the defective part(s). The decision to repair or
replace said part(s) is solely the prerogative of
BMW of North America. Parts for which replace-
ments are made become the property of BMW
of North America.
REQUIRED MAINTENANCE:
In order to keep this warranty in effect, the vehi-
cle must be inspected at least every two years.
Any areas requiring preventative maintenance
must be repaired.
The Inspection/Maintenance consists of:
a. Washing the chassis before inspection, if necessary, due to dirt accumulation.
b. Repairing any damages to undercoating or paint due to stone chips, gravel erosion,
scratches, or other external influences.
BMW of North America makes no other express
warranty on this product except the new car
warranty or the warranty as to the emission con-
trol system. THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, IS LIM-
ITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS
WARRANTIES HEREIN.
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA HEREBY
EXCLUDES INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUEN-
TIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF TIME,
INCONVENIENCE, OR LOSS OF USE OF THE
VEHICLE, FOR ANY BREACH OF ANY
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUD- ING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MER-
CHANTABILITY, APPLICABLE TO THIS
PRODUCT.
Some states do not allow limitations on how
long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion
or limitation of incidental or consequential dam-
ages, so the above limitations and exclusions
may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and
you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state. Any legal claim or action arising
from any express or implied warranty contained
herein must be brought within 12 months of the
date it arises.
This warranty does not apply to the
following:
a. Damage caused by negligence, improper
accident damage repairs, or improper use.
b. Damage attributable to failure to perform required inspections/maintenance at the
specified intervals or in accordance with the
BMW rust inspection/maintenance program
instructions. Proof must be provided by a
paid invoice or filling in the appropriate boxes
in the Service Section of this Statement.
BMW will not accept any liability for any
parts and accessories not approved by
BMW.
This warranty shall be null and void if the
vehicle identification number has been
altered or cannot be read, if the odometer
has been replaced or altered and the true
mileage cannot be determined, if the vehicle
has been declared a total loss or sold for sal-
vage purposes, or if the vehicle has been
used in any competitive event.
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