BMW 525i Technical Information

Service and Warranty Information2002 Z3 2.5/3.0, M roadster, M coupe and 5 Series

7Body/ElectricalCheck battery state-of-charge and charge if required. • • • •Check lighting system, i.e.: headlights, foglights, parking, back-up, lic

8Inspection II (Z3 2.5/3.0 roadster/coupe, M roadster/M coupe, 5 Series)Includes all items listed under Inspection I, and the following checks and ma

9Speedometer(Odometer Memory)changed:MileageDateSpeedometer(Odometer Memory)changed:MileageDateRecord of Spark PlugReplacement Record of M-Mobility Re

10BMW Engine Oil ServiceBMW Engine Oil ServiceBMW Engine Oil ServiceBMW Engine Oil ServiceBMW Engine Oil ServiceDate/Stamp/SignatureBMW Engine Oil Ser

11BMW Engine Oil ServiceBMW Engine Oil ServiceBMW Engine Oil ServiceBMW Engine Oil ServiceBMW Engine Oil ServiceDate/Stamp/SignatureBMW Engine Oil Ser

12BMW Engine Oil ServiceBMW Engine Oil ServiceBMW Engine Oil ServiceBMW Engine Oil ServiceBMW Engine Oil ServiceDate/Stamp/SignatureBMW Engine Oil Ser

13The maintenance schedule as shown is requiredfor the proper functioning of the emission con-trol systems for optimum vehicle performanceand fuel eco

14If your car is driven only for short distances ofless than 10 miles over a prolonged period oftime, without an occasional drive at highwayspeeds, th

15Body inspectionVehicle inspected and repaired if necessary to BMW standards required by BMW six year anti-corrosion warrantyYes No Partially**Remark

16Body inspectionVehicle inspected and repaired if necessary to BMW standards required by BMW six year anti-corrosion warrantyYes No Partially**Remark

Model YearVINRetail/In-Service DateTrim Code Color CodeProduction DateLicense Plate NumberBMW center Telephone Numbers:OfficesServicesOwner/Driver Inf

17Body inspectionVehicle inspected and repaired if necessary to BMW standards required by BMW six year anti-corrosion warrantyYes No Partially**Remark

18Body inspectionVehicle inspected and repaired if necessary to BMW standards required by BMW six year anti-corrosion warrantyYes No Partially**Remark

19Body inspectionVehicle inspected and repaired if necessary to BMW standards required by BMW six year anti-corrosion warrantyYes No Partially**Remark

20Body inspectionVehicle inspected and repaired if necessary to BMW standards required by BMW six year anti-corrosion warrantyYes No Partially**Remark

21Your satisfaction with our product and the ser-vices provided by authorized BMW centers is ofgreat importance to us. We take pride in our prod-uct,

22During a specific period (usually the earlier of 12months or 12,000 miles, though this periodvaries by state), some states require us orour authoriz

23As a BMW owner, you will experience BMW qual-ity first hand. Our dedication to excellence in de-sign, engineering, and service is among the bestin

24Special ProgramsSOMETIMES BMW OF NORTH AMERICA OFFERS A SPECIAL ADJUSTMENT PROGRAM TO PAY ALL OR PART OF THE COST OFCERTAIN REPAIRS BEYOND THE TERMS

25The BMW Roadside Assistance Program re-flects BMW’s commitment to your complete sat-isfaction with the BMW ownership experience.It is available for

26From the information you provide, the BMWRoadside Assistance service representative willdetermine the type of help required.Dispatch Service

Table of ContentsPageMaintenance Program ... 1Maintenance System ...

27Trip Interruption BenefitsTrip interruption benefits are provided for me-chanical breakdowns as follows:– Breakdowns that are warranty related,

28Summary of BMW Limited WarrantiesMonthsNew Vehicle Warranty 48Rust Perforation Warranty 72Federal Emission Warranty– All Emission Related Parts 24–

29WarrantorBMW NA warrants 2002 U.S. specification ve-hicles distributed by BMW NA or sold throughthe BMW NA European Delivery Programagainst defects

30Modification of the vehicle or installation of anyperformance accessories or components attachedto the vehicle which alters the original enginee

31BMW NA warrants this original vehicle againstdefects in materials or workmanship which willresult in rust perforation of the vehicle body for aperio

32This warranty applies only to U.S. specifica-tion vehicles distributed by BMW of NorthAmerica (BMW NA) or sold through the BMWNA European Delivery P

33However, the use of non-BMW replacementparts or non-EPA certified parts does not invali-date the warranty on other components, unlessnon-BMW parts o

34In those states and jurisdictions that have es-tablished periodic vehicle emissions tests to en-courage proper vehicle maintenance and re-qu

35The following systems are covered by the Fed-eral Emission Performance Warranty for a pe-riod of two years or 24,000 miles, whicheveroccurs first.

36The California Air Resources Board and BMWof North America (BMW NA) are pleased to ex-plain the emission control system warranty onyour 2002 vehicle

1BMW Maintenance Programs - 2002 ModelsMaintenance Programs are a benefit designedto help reduce the cost of scheduled and un-scheduled maintenance.Al

37This warranty applies to California certified ve-hicles distributed by BMW of North America(BMW NA) or sold through the BMW NA Euro-pean Delivery Pr

38It is strongly recommended that any replace-ment parts used for maintenance, repair orreplacement of emission control systems begenuine BMW Service

39For assistance in determining which parts arecovered by this warranty, please contact yourauthorized BMW center or the BMW NA Cus-tomer Relations De

40NoticeThe “National Traffic & Motor Vehicle Safety Act of1966” requires manufacturers to be in a positionto contact the vehicle owners when a co

41NOTES:

42NOTES:

43© BMW of North America, LLCWoodcliff Lake, New Jersey 07677 Z3 2.5/3.0, M roadster/M coupe, E39Printed in U.S.A. 9/01 (92-187)(BMW Manufacturing

2Maintenance SystemThe BMW Maintenance System has been devisedwith the following objectives: to maximize vehiclesafety, reliability, and resale value

3A detailed list of all maintenance operations in-cluded in each of the elements of the BMWMaintenance System is found on pages 4-13.These elements ar

4Quality Certification IFor a detailed list of items inspected, refer to theQuality Certification I form provided to the Ownerat time of

51200 Mile Service (M5, M roadster, M coupe)Read out diagnostic system.••••••••••Change oil and oil filter while engine is at normal operating tempera

6Inspection I (Z3 2.5/3.0 roadster/coupe, M roadster/M coupe, 5 Series)Only those items of inspection work which apply to your vehicle will be perfor