A guide to BMW maintenance – instructions, service intervals, checklists

BMW maintenance schedule and service intervals

Here you will find a wide range of repair guides and video tutorials for BMW maintenance tasks that you can do yourself.
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BMW service and maintenance manuals

Service recommendations - BMW

Replacement and inspection schedule

Each recommendation includes repair and inspection intervals based on mileage or date

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Replacement intervals
Air Filter
Engine Oil
Oil Filter
Filter, cabin air
Fuel Filter
Brake Fluid
Spark Plug
Water Pump & Timing Belt Kit
Timing Belt Kit
Starter Battery
BMW maintenance: detailed step-by-step instructions and video tutorials
If you want to service your BMW yourself, you’ll find everything you need here. Part replacement intervals, handy tips, free PDF manuals and video tutorials are available.
Follow your BMW maintenance schedule using our PDF instructions and video guides.

Tips and tricks for BMW maintenance

Learn how to maintain your BMW yourself with our helpful video guides
Brake Pads
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  • Video guides on BMW maintenance – Carry out your own inspections
    How to change front brake discs and front brake pads on BMW 5 E60 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
  • Watch our video tutorials and perform routine BMW maintenance tasks yourself
    How to change front brake discs and front brake pads on BMW 3 E90 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
  • Video instructions for basic BMW maintenance
    How to change rear brake discs and rear brake pads on BMW 5 E60 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
  • For help with DIY BMW maintenance tasks, check out our video tutorials.
    How to change a front brake discs and brake pads on BMW 3 E46 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
  • Watch our video tutorials for DIY BMW maintenance & more
    How to change front brake discs and front brake pads on BMW 7 E65 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
  • Check out our useful videos on BMW maintenance and repairs
    How to change rear brake pads on BMW 3 E46 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
  • Helpful tips & guides for essential BMW maintenance tasks in our informative videos
    How to change rear brake discs and rear brake pads on BMW 3 E36 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
  • Preventive BMW maintenance every car needs – free video guide
    How to change rear brake pads on BMW 1 Series E82 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
Learn how to maintain your BMW yourself with our helpful video guides
Brake Discs
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  • Video guides on BMW maintenance – Carry out your own inspections
    How to change front brake discs and front brake pads on BMW 5 E60 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
  • Watch our video tutorials and perform routine BMW maintenance tasks yourself
    How to change rear brake discs and rear brake pads on BMW 5 E60 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
  • Video instructions for basic BMW maintenance
    How to change rear brake discs and brake pads BMW 3 E90 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
  • For help with DIY BMW maintenance tasks, check out our video tutorials.
    How to change a rear brake discs on BMW 3 E46 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
  • Watch our video tutorials for DIY BMW maintenance & more
    How to change a front brake discs and brake pads on BMW 3 E46 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
  • Check out our useful videos on BMW maintenance and repairs
    How to change front brake discs and front brake pads on BMW 7 E65 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
  • Helpful tips & guides for essential BMW maintenance tasks in our informative videos
    How to change rear brake discs and rear brake pads on BMW 3 E36 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
  • Preventive BMW maintenance every car needs – free video guide
    How to change front brake discs and brake pads BMW 7 E38 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
Learn how to maintain your BMW yourself with our helpful video guides
Spark Plug
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  • Video guides on BMW maintenance – Carry out your own inspections
    How to change spark plug on BMW X5 E53 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
  • Watch our video tutorials and perform routine BMW maintenance tasks yourself
    How to change spark plug on BMW 7 E65 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
  • Video instructions for basic BMW maintenance
    How to change spark plug on BMW 3 E90 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
  • For help with DIY BMW maintenance tasks, check out our video tutorials.
    How to change spark plug on BMW 3 (E46) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
  • Watch our video tutorials for DIY BMW maintenance & more
    How to change spark plug on BMW 1 Series E82 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
  • Check out our useful videos on BMW maintenance and repairs
    How to change spark plug on BMW E46 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
  • Helpful tips & guides for essential BMW maintenance tasks in our informative videos
    How to change spark plug on BMW 330i 3 (E92) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
  • Preventive BMW maintenance every car needs – free video guide
    How to change spark plug on BMW 3 E36 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
Learn how to maintain your BMW yourself with our helpful video guides
Air Filter
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  • Video guides on BMW maintenance – Carry out your own inspections
    How to change Air Filter on BMW 3 E90 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
  • Watch our video tutorials and perform routine BMW maintenance tasks yourself
    How to change Air Filter on BMW X3 E83 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
  • Video instructions for basic BMW maintenance
    How to change air filter on BMW E60 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
  • For help with DIY BMW maintenance tasks, check out our video tutorials.
    How to change air filter on BMW 3 (E46) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
  • Watch our video tutorials for DIY BMW maintenance & more
    How to change air filter on BMW 3 (E46) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
  • Check out our useful videos on BMW maintenance and repairs
    How to change air filter on BMW E46 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
  • Helpful tips & guides for essential BMW maintenance tasks in our informative videos
    How to change air filter on BMW X5 (E53) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
  • Preventive BMW maintenance every car needs – free video guide
    How to change air filter on BMW E39 Touring [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
Learn how to maintain your BMW yourself with our helpful video guides
Fuel Filter
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  • Video guides on BMW maintenance – Carry out your own inspections
    How to change fuel filter BMW 3 (E90) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
  • Watch our video tutorials and perform routine BMW maintenance tasks yourself
    How to change fuel filter on BMW X3 E83 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
  • Video instructions for basic BMW maintenance
    How to change fuel filter BMW X5 (E53) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
  • For help with DIY BMW maintenance tasks, check out our video tutorials.
    How to change fuel filter BMW 3 E36 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
  • Watch our video tutorials for DIY BMW maintenance & more
    How to change fuel filter BMW E60 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
  • Check out our useful videos on BMW maintenance and repairs
    How to change fuel filter BMW E46 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
  • Helpful tips & guides for essential BMW maintenance tasks in our informative videos
    How to change fuel filter BMW 3 (E46) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
  • Preventive BMW maintenance every car needs – free video guide
    How to change fuel filter BMW 3 (E46) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
Learn how to maintain your BMW yourself with our helpful video guides
Pollen Filter
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  • Video guides on BMW maintenance – Carry out your own inspections
    How to change Pollen Filter on BMW 3 E36 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
  • Watch our video tutorials and perform routine BMW maintenance tasks yourself
    How to change Pollen Filter on BMW 3 E90 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
  • Video instructions for basic BMW maintenance
    How to change pollen filter on BMW E36 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
  • For help with DIY BMW maintenance tasks, check out our video tutorials.
    How to change pollen filter / cabin filter on BMW E60 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
  • Watch our video tutorials for DIY BMW maintenance & more
    How to change Pollen Filter on BMW X3 E83 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
  • Check out our useful videos on BMW maintenance and repairs
    How to change pollen filter on BMW X5 E53 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
  • Helpful tips & guides for essential BMW maintenance tasks in our informative videos
    How to change pollen filter on BMW E46 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
  • Preventive BMW maintenance every car needs – free video guide
    How to change pollen filter on BMW 1 Series E82 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
Learn how to maintain your BMW yourself with our helpful video guides
Poly V-Belt
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  • Video guides on BMW maintenance – Carry out your own inspections
    How to change serpentine belt / v-ribbed belt on BMW 520i (E39) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
  • Watch our video tutorials and perform routine BMW maintenance tasks yourself
    How to change serpentine belt on BMW E36 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
  • Video instructions for basic BMW maintenance
    How to change serpentine belt on BMW E39 Touring [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
  • For help with DIY BMW maintenance tasks, check out our video tutorials.
    How to change serpentine belt on BMW E46 Touring [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
Learn how to maintain your BMW yourself with our helpful video guides
Engine Oil
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  • Video guides on BMW maintenance – Carry out your own inspections
    How to change Engine Oil and oil filter on BMW X3 E83 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
  • Watch our video tutorials and perform routine BMW maintenance tasks yourself
    How to change Engine Oil and Oil filter on BMW 3 E36 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
  • Video instructions for basic BMW maintenance
    How to change engine oil and oil filter BMW 7 E38 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
Follow your BMW maintenance schedule using our PDF instructions and video guides.

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