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#1 | Record Keeping & Service Signatures datum

Sun Jun 03, 2018 5:04 pm

I just performed my own 6k service. I bought a BobsBMW.com oil change "kit" that's spec, posted here at the forums inquiring about "whatever else" might be on the to-do list, dealt with inspection based on responses and that was that.

... now, being as how my bike is still under warranty, do I need to get any signatures or stamps of approval from my local, certified BMW shop?

(or parent/legal guardian, or my principal at school, or the POTUS?)

I see blank inputs in the back of my owner's manual so figured it best to ask, ESPECIALLY since this forum is still fresh and in need of such info for others.

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#2 | RE: Record Keeping & Service Signatures datum

Sun Jun 03, 2018 6:01 pm

I have entered "see invoice dated ...." in the service book where the dealer has forgotten to stamp the book.

When buying a used bike I would rather have a bunch of invoices and receipts than a stamped service book. The latter does not evidence the work done whereas a receipt for parts or a workshop invoice will itemise what has been done.

If you do make a warranty claim then BMW will want to know that a) approved parts were used and b) all items on the service schedule were attended to.

I posted a link to a website with service sheets in your other thread. It might be useful to print off the one for the service done so you can use this to back up your word that you followed the required schedule.

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#3 | RE: Record Keeping & Service Signatures datum

Sun Jun 03, 2018 6:34 pm

Zitat von Robin Dean im Beitrag #1

... now, being as how my bike is still under warranty, do I need to get any signatures or stamps of approval from my local, certified BMW shop?

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It's not required in the US.
To be safe keep all receipts of the products you use for service.

Lee
2016 R1200RS
Iowa, USA

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#4 | RE: Record Keeping & Service Signatures datum

Tue Jun 05, 2018 6:11 am

Third BMW for me. Some have had dealer service and some of the work I did at home. No one has ever put an entry in the owners manual, nor has anyone ever checked to see if an entry was made. No issues at all with warranty claims. I do keep all the receipts for service items while I own the bike but have never had anyone ask to see them, whether I trade the bike at a dealer or sell outright. After the bike is gone I just pitch the records.

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#5 | RE: Record Keeping & Service Signatures datum

Tue Jun 05, 2018 11:38 am

Zitat von Jetpilot5 im Beitrag #4
Third BMW for me. Some have had dealer service and some of the work I did at home. No one has ever put an entry in the owners manual, nor has anyone ever checked to see if an entry was made. No issues at all with warranty claims. I do keep all the receipts for service items while I own the bike but have never had anyone ask to see them, whether I trade the bike at a dealer or sell outright. After the bike is gone I just pitch the records.

We seem to have a different culture in the UK. We are issued with a nice folder whenever we buy a new vehicle. We stuff this with every receipt and service sheet for the bike. This folder is cherished on the used bike market as successive owners like to know the history. Used bike & car adverts will have FSH for full service history in them and it can make a difference to the value of the vehicle. If the vehicle gets into the classic market then this provenance can make the difference in value many thousands of pounds.

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#6 | RE: Record Keeping & Service Signatures datum

Tue Jun 05, 2018 12:47 pm

What does "FSH" mean ?

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#7 | RE: Record Keeping & Service Signatures datum

Tue Jun 05, 2018 1:45 pm

Zitat von wessie im Beitrag #5
[quote=Jetpilot5|p1662]We seem to have a different culture in the UK. We are issued with a nice folder whenever we buy a new vehicle. We stuff this with every receipt and service sheet for the bike. This folder is cherished on the used bike market as successive owners like to know the history. Used bike & car adverts will have FSH for full service history in them and it can make a difference to the value of the vehicle. If the vehicle gets into the classic market then this provenance can make the difference in value many thousands of pounds.

The folder that came with my bike is the stuff that came from BMW. The dealership did not provide that extra touch, which would have been nice. I make my own folder, as a consequence, and keep all records except gas receipts in it. When I have the time I digitize the absolutely important stuff (after the vehicle is gone) and then pitch the paper copies. Have a pile on my desk to do right now.

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Grumpy Goat
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#8 | RE: Record Keeping & Service Signatures datum

Tue Jun 05, 2018 2:22 pm

Zitat von Holger im Beitrag #6
What does "FSH" mean ?

Full Service History

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#9 | RE: Record Keeping & Service Signatures datum

Tue Jun 05, 2018 2:44 pm

Zitat von Boxerboy im Beitrag #8
Zitat von Holger im Beitrag #6
What does "FSH" mean ?

Full Service History

I even wrote it in full for the non-anglophiles...

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#10 | RE: Record Keeping & Service Signatures datum

Sun Apr 19, 2020 6:23 pm

Zitat von wessie im Beitrag #2
When buying a used bike I would rather have a bunch of invoices and receipts than a stamped service book. The latter does not evidence the work done whereas a receipt for parts or a workshop invoice will itemise what has been done.

If you do make a warranty claim then BMW will want to know that a) approved parts were used and b) all items on the service schedule were attended to.

After studying the manual, I made a spreadsheet page to track maintenance work. I can show what was done and when. I also save my receipts.

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