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BMW’s “Condition Based Service” (CBS) system monitors various maintenance items, and alerts you when service is needed. It is found on 2002 and newer 7 Series (E65 & E66), 2004 and up 1 Series (E87), 2004 and up 5 Series (E60 & E61) and 6 Series (E63 & E64), and 2006 and up 3 Series (E90 & E91).
The CBS system monitors the service life of the engine oil and cabin air filter, wear on the front and rear brake pads, and the condition of the brake fluid and spark plugs. On diesel applications, it also tracks the usage and life of the diesel particulate filter. The oil monitoring system, in particular, is quite different from other vehicles in that the engine has no dipstick! There have been some problems with the oil monitor.........
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