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BMW F16 X6 maintenance schedule & costs
2015–2019 · sDrive35i / xDrive35i, xDrive50i (N55, N63 V8). What BMW's condition-based service (CBS) schedules, roughly when, and what it costs at a dealer, an independent shop or DIY where we have prices.
| Item | When (BMW schedule) | Dealer | Independent shop | DIY parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil and filter | When the CBS display shows it is due. BMW's display example shows about 10,000 miles or 12 months. | From $100–$120 BMW Value Service price published by 16 dealers; most common $120 4- and 6-cylinder $130–$150 BMW Value Service price published by 15 dealers; most common $150 V8 Typical dealer menu price: 6-cylinder $130–$160; 8-cylinder $160–$210 | $182–$270 Estimate for your area | $112–$165 oil kit |
| Cabin microfilter | Every 2nd oil service (about 20,000 miles) | No price yet | No price yet | — |
| Remote key battery | Every 2nd oil service (about 20,000 miles) | No price yet | No price yet | — |
| Engine air filter | Every 3rd or 4th oil service depending on model (about 30,000–40,000 miles); more often in dusty conditions | No price yet | No price yet | — |
| Spark plugs | Every 6th oil service (about 60,000 miles); BMW M models every 3rd | From $169 BMW Value Service price published by 2 dealers | No price yet | — |
| Brake fluid | By date, shown in the CBS display | No price yet | No price yet | — |
| Brake pads and rotors | By wear, from the pad wear sensors shown in the CBS display | From $257 BMW Value Service price published by 1 dealer pads and sensors, per axle From $522 BMW Value Service price published by 1 dealer pads, rotors and sensors, per axle | No price yet | — |
| Vehicle check (inspection) | Shown in the CBS display (BMW's display example shows about 40,000 miles) | No price yet | No price yet | — |
| Engine coolant | Long-life fill; BMW replaces it only when repairs require it. Level is checked at each vehicle check. | — | — | — |
| Automatic transmission fluid | Long-life fill in BMW's schedule for these models; changed only with repairs unless the car indicates it | No price yet | No price yet | — |
| Transfer case fluid (xDrive) | Long-life fill unless the car indicates it; scheduled every 5th oil service only on some M and M60i models | No price yet | No price yet | — |
| Rear differential fluid | Long-life fill on these models; scheduled (every 5th oil service, plus the 1,200-mile break-in service) only on BMW M cars | No price yet | No price yet | — |
"No price yet" means we haven't collected enough published or sourced prices for that item. Prices are before tax and shop fees.
How BMW schedules maintenance
BMWs use condition-based service: the car tracks time, distance and driving conditions and shows what's due in the instrument cluster or iDrive. Some items (cabin filter, air filter, spark plugs, key battery) aren't shown on their own; BMW ties them to a numbered oil service, so the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 6th oil services carry extra work. The intervals above come from the BMW USA maintenance booklet and are approximate; your car's display and its own maintenance booklet are the authority, and older model years can differ.
New BMWs include BMW Ultimate Care scheduled maintenance for 3 years or 36,000 miles. BMW USA also lists a $249 three-year oil and filter plan for cars past 60 months or 60,000 miles without a maintenance plan, at participating dealers. Cars from about 3 years old can get the fixed-price BMW Value Service menu.