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BMW Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) program explained
What BMW USA says a Certified car gets, and what it doesn't. Everything here is from BMW USA's CPO page.
Last checked . Prices change; check the linked page before you buy.
Coverage at a glance
| Eligibility | 5 years old or newer, more than 300 and fewer than 60,000 miles, genuine BMW parts and an up-to-date maintenance history. BMW reviews a CARFAX or AutoCheck report. |
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| Inspection | 360° inspection, reconditioning and road test by BMW-trained technicians. Approved by a Certified technician, a service manager and the BMW Certified manager. |
| Protection plan | 1 year, unlimited miles, starting after the 4-year/50,000-mile new vehicle limited warranty ends. |
| Roadside assistance | 3 more years, up to 6 years in total. |
| Oil change | 1 free oil and filter change, after Ultimate Care maintenance runs out (contracts sold on or after 10/1/24). |
| Loaner | Service loaners while the plan is active, subject to dealer availability. |
| Electric cars | High-voltage battery defect warranty for 8 years/100,000 miles. MY2022–2025 Certified EVs delivered from March 1, 2026 also get capacity-loss cover for the same period. |
| Transfer | The original CPO owner can transfer the plan to a private buyer by application. |
| Extend | CPO Wrap and other BMW Financial Services plans start after the CPO plan ends. |
What isn't covered
BMW calls the plan "exclusionary": it lists what is not covered in the Exclusionary Protection Plan document linked on its CPO page. BMW also says equivalent (non-BMW) parts may be used in some cases. For trip interruption, accidents, flat tires and road hazards don't qualify. We haven't reproduced the full exclusion list; read BMW's document before you buy.
Before you buy a CPO BMW
Run the VIN check Buyer's guides by chassis Ultimate Care vs Value Service