My 2010 R56 has only 19,000 miles and the 3 year free maintenance will expire mid February. So far I have received only one free oil change from the stealership. I have been changing oil every 5,000 miles at my expense. I have an appointment next week, and I know all they are going to give me is a free oil change besides walking around and doing a visual inspection. Is there anything I need to insist that they perform/replace and should be done? I am not able to find a time based maintenance schedule for the Mini. All suggestions/input on this matter is greatly appreciated.

 

Wipers and brakes.

 

maintenance replaces things that wear out so I'm not sure you can successfully 'insist' they replace anything that's not worn out.

I think brake fluid is a 3 {correction ... 2 year according to later posts} year item so you can inquire about a fluid flush; and I'd check to see if the cabin air filter has ever been changed and it is POSSIBLE the brake pads are close (some folks have worn 'em that fast) but if yours is lightly driven they're probably fine.

bottom line - very gently used MINIs don't get much payback from the pre-pay maintenance. I'm in that category too. On my 7 I got two oil changes and a brake fluid flush. whoopee! oh, a set of wiper blades too!

 

Brake fluid on an S should be changed every 2 years so check to see if the dealer missed it. Cabin air filter should be changed. Wipers, of course. You should have insisted on the low mileage oil change (once per year).

You shouldn't need the brake pads changed yet (prolly have another 10k on the fronts).

The maintenance schedule (time based) is included as one of the booklets of your owners manual.

 

Thank You.