I've recently bought a 2000 M5 and am learning a lot from this forum. How do I find out what the build date of my car is? What is the signifigance of the build date from a maintainance or parts perspective?
Greg
Open the driver's door and there should be a plate with all kinds of info about the car (and recommended tire pressure, if I'm not mistaken.
It is significant because you can then buy your car a cake on it's birthday.
Seriously, though, many changes over the years took place at certain months, so you gotta know the cut-off point. For example: tail lights, headlights, fog lights, navigation computer, steering wheel, display, etc.
There have been some mechanical changes to the engine, but I'm not 100% sure of what they were and when they were implemented (though piston ring redesign was in early 2000).
Open the driver's door and there should be a plate with all kinds of info about the car (and recommended tire pressure, if I'm not mistaken.
It is significant because you can then buy your car a cake on it's birthday.
Seriously, though, many changes over the years took place at certain months, so you gotta know the cut-off point. For example: tail lights, headlights, fog lights, navigation computer, steering wheel, display, etc.
There have been some mechanical changes to the engine, but I'm not 100% sure of what they were and when they were implemented (though piston ring redesign was in early 2000).
It just says the month not the exact day. So when would you buy your baby a cake? The first of the build month? Or..
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For full details on what is significant to "lifecycle impulses" as BMW puts it to your E39 M5, go to :: BMW M Registry :: and check out the E39 M5 "FAQ" section. This will tell you what changes were made, what features because standard at which dates. If your dealership that you have elected to have service your chosen vehicle lets you see the warranty claims history/ service information through BMW's dealer-only website (DCSnet/ Dealerspeed), this will give you even more in-depth information. It will allow you to see just how rigorous the previous owner was with maintenance, whether or not you have had your instrument cluster replaced, informs you of any currently Open Campains or Service Information Bulletins, VANOS failures, etc. In addition, you can determine the origin of the vehicle. Each dealership has a dealer code and you can find out the origin of your vehicle and the original in-service date.
Oh and by the way, don't expect them to give you a copy of this information though. They should be able to provide it to you verbally, pending they aren't complete tools about BMW's "no sharing with third parties" privacy act... Hope this helps.
For full details on what is significant to "lifecycle impulses" as BMW puts it to your E39 M5, go to :: BMW M Registry :: and check out the E39 M5 "FAQ" section. This will tell you what changes were made, what features because standard at which dates. If your dealership that you have elected to have service your chosen vehicle lets you see the warranty claims history/ service information through BMW's dealer-only website (DCSnet/ Dealerspeed), this will give you even more in-depth information. It will allow you to see just how rigorous the previous owner was with maintenance, whether or not you have had your instrument cluster replaced, informs you of any currently Open Campains or Service Information Bulletins, VANOS failures, etc. In addition, you can determine the origin of the vehicle. Each dealership has a dealer code and you can find out the origin of your vehicle and the original in-service date.
Oh and by the way, don't expect them to give you a copy of this information though. They should be able to provide it to you verbally, pending they aren't complete tools about BMW's "no sharing with third parties" privacy act... Hope this helps.
Just for clarity, I think you meant "How much maintenance was performed at the BMW dealer". No listing doesn't mean that "rigorous" maintenance wasn't performed - it means it wasn't done at a dealer.
Doug you are absolutely correct. I should have clarified though: BMW's definition of "rigorous", at this point would mean performing the scheduled service(s)--- according to their schedule not at realistic intervals that we all agree BMW does not have...
Doug you are absolutely correct. I should have clarified though: BMW's definition of "rigorous", at this point would mean performing the scheduled service(s)--- according to their schedule not at realistic intervals that we all agree BMW does not have...
Couldn't agree more - some service intervals are too long and others too short. True of all manufacturers who include maintenance...
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