Can you get BMW warranty on a car if previously lapsed?

**shotokan** · 21-02-2010, 09:02 AM

Hi Guys,

New to the forum, looking to buy a CSL (immediately...lol). A BMW warranty is a 'must' for me (as well as a low miles car so it won't cost a fortune to renew every year lol)

I looked at a car yesterday which was in great condition & drove well, but it DIDN'T have the warranty, and when we spoke to the local BMW dealer they said it can't be put on a car if it's previously lapsed even if the Service History is perfect (so you can't just 'buy' one). I was surprised at this as I've done that with Porsche & Mercedes in the past.

In your experience is that true? (ie if I want a BMW warranty I can only buy a car that already has it, or from a BMW main dealer...obviously paying the painful £££ premium for the latter!)

Many Thanks!

**shimmy** · 21-02-2010, 09:06 AM

i contacted BMWuk last week and asked the same question. They checked the number plate and VIN against their records and told me mine was ok to warranty through a dealer (over 60k miles with full bmw service record)

do the same and you should find out

weedavey · 21-02-2010, 09:19 AM

I just renewed my lapsed warranty no problem.

Just over 41k, and full dealer history.

. (full up to date and on time dealer hist is a must)

It just cost a little more when lapsed thats all.

wazadaza · 21-02-2010, 09:30 AM

yep renewed mine no problem and not all the services were done by BMW and the previous warranty expired end of 2007.

Bounce · 21-02-2010, 09:57 AM

I just renewed my lapsed warranty to mate,as long as its got fbmwsh your ok.Dont do it through a dealer,phone BMW warranty and do it over the phone.08712000199.

wazadaza · 21-02-2010, 10:01 AM

Doesnt even have to be FBMWSH as long as you can show it has been serviced by a professional garage and in accordance with BMW guidelines using BWM parts. BMW actually turned out cheaper than warrantywise which was a bit of a result.

Bounce · 21-02-2010, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wazadaza

Doesnt even have to be FBMWSH as long as you can show it has been serviced by a professional garage and in accordance with BMW guidelines using BWM parts. BMW actually turned out cheaper than warrantywise which was a bit of a result.

Didnt know that mate,well done.

weedavey · 21-02-2010, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BOUNCE

Didnt know that mate,well done.

Yeah, good for others to know that are considering it. Well done. Though I was told authorised main dealer to do the servicing and thinking about it, it was in there with the few conditions they listed that had to be met when re-newing from lapsed.

Dan · 21-02-2010, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by weedavey

I just renewed my lapsed warranty no problem.

Just over 41k, and full dealer history.

. (full up to date and on time dealer hist is a must)

It just cost a little more when lapsed thats all.

EXACTLY the same as me, even down to the mileage, renewed mine fine from being lapsed!

Quote:

Originally Posted by wazadaza

Doesnt even have to be FBMWSH as long as you can show it has been serviced by a professional garage and in accordance with BMW guidelines using BWM parts. BMW actually turned out cheaper than warrantywise which was a bit of a result.

BMW Warranty told me over the phone that I couldn't even use an independent, everything HAD to be main dealer!?

Saying that they couldn't even get my fucking name right when they emailed me so your guess is as good as mine!

weedavey · 21-02-2010, 07:59 PM

[quote=Dan;43580]EXACTLY the same as me, even down to the mileage, renewed mine fine from being lapsed!

We'll have to keep scores on milage incured from.............................................. ..........NOW!

21-02-2010, 09:02 AM	#1
shotokan S2 - Picking it up Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: UK Posts: 38 Casino cash: $467	Can you get BMW warranty on a car if previously lapsed? Hi Guys, New to the forum, looking to buy a CSL (immediately...lol). A BMW warranty is a 'must' for me (as well as a low miles car so it won't cost a fortune to renew every year lol) I looked at a car yesterday which was in great condition & drove well, but it DIDN'T have the warranty, and when we spoke to the local BMW dealer they said it can't be put on a car if it's previously lapsed even if the Service History is perfect (so you can't just 'buy' one). I was surprised at this as I've done that with Porsche & Mercedes in the past. In your experience is that true? (ie if I want a BMW warranty I can only buy a car that already has it, or from a BMW main dealer...obviously paying the painful £££ premium for the latter!) Many Thanks!

21-02-2010, 09:06 AM	#2
shimmy CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Uk Posts: 14,646 Casino cash: $43909	i contacted BMWuk last week and asked the same question. They checked the number plate and VIN against their records and told me mine was ok to warranty through a dealer (over 60k miles with full bmw service record) do the same and you should find out __________________ .

21-02-2010, 09:30 AM	#4
wazadaza S3 - On the open road Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kent Posts: 80 Casino cash: $1396	yep renewed mine no problem and not all the services were done by BMW and the previous warranty expired end of 2007. __________________ E36 M3 Evo Saloon, E36 M3 Evo Coupe, E46 M3, TVR Tuscan S, TVR Sagaris, E46 M3, E36 M3 Evo, (current) 330i Sport and M3 CSL.

21-02-2010, 10:01 AM	#6
wazadaza S3 - On the open road Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kent Posts: 80 Casino cash: $1396	Doesnt even have to be FBMWSH as long as you can show it has been serviced by a professional garage and in accordance with BMW guidelines using BWM parts. BMW actually turned out cheaper than warrantywise which was a bit of a result. __________________ E36 M3 Evo Saloon, E36 M3 Evo Coupe, E46 M3, TVR Tuscan S, TVR Sagaris, E46 M3, E36 M3 Evo, (current) 330i Sport and M3 CSL.

21-02-2010, 09:19 AM	#3
weedavey S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 144 Casino cash: $1842	I just renewed my lapsed warranty no problem. Just over 41k, and full dealer history. . (full up to date and on time dealer hist is a must) It just cost a little more when lapsed thats all.

21-02-2010, 09:57 AM	#5
Bounce CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Cornwall Posts: 7,057 Casino cash: $35793	I just renewed my lapsed warranty to mate,as long as its got fbmwsh your ok.Dont do it through a dealer,phone BMW warranty and do it over the phone.08712000199.

21-02-2010, 07:59 PM	#10
weedavey S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 144 Casino cash: $1842	[quote=Dan;43580]EXACTLY the same as me, even down to the mileage, renewed mine fine from being lapsed! We'll have to keep scores on milage incured from.............................................. ..........NOW!