How to check my BMW oil levels

Checking the engine oil in your BMW is one of those basic car maintenance tasks that are always worth doing on a regular basis, much like checking your tyre pressures and screen wash fluid levels. Today, newer BMWs have oil level sensors, which are displayed on the dashboard and will alert you if the level is too low, meaning you won’t need to check your BMW oil levels as frequently as you might have done years ago.

However, it’s still worth doing at least once a month. Depending on the mileage you do, you might prefer to check your oil every couple of weeks, especially if you drive an older car. It’s recommended that you should check your oil before any long journeys, too.

You should change the oil in your BMW as instructed by the vehicle. Oil change intervals can differ from model to model, by the age of your car, driving style, and the mileage that you record in your BMW – so do check in with our dealerships in Bristol, Hungerford (near Andover and Newbury), Melksham (near Bath) and Swindon for further advice.

To help maintain the very best performance from your BMW, you might need an oil change every 12 months, or after a certain mileage – every 10,000 to 15,000 miles, for example.

Again, you can use BMW’s iDrive system to understand when your oil change is due. Access the Vehicle status menu and then go to the Service requirements section to discover when certain services are scheduled and due – including your BMW’s oil change.

Oil changes and oil checks can be included as part of our pay monthly or value servicing plans. You can check your plan, or arrange servicing plans with our Aftersales team should you wish.

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