2012 Twin Cam - Service Costs

[David.]

My 2012 TC will be due an annual service soon, having spoken to a local BMW dealer, they have offered to do an engine oil & filter change, plus final drive oil change for a very reasonable labour only rate, I will supply the oils & parts etc.

I'll probably leave the service a little longer until the bike has done nearly 6,000 miles since it's last service, then have the valve clearances & engine synchronization checked.

The BMW dealer offers a FOC visual health check which ticks all the boxes from an inspection point of view.

Does anyone know how much it is likely to cost to have the additional 2 items completed at 6,000 miles.

[Sullivj]

If it helps David, I just had oil, filter, synchronisation, FOC visual check and valve clearance check for £252 at a main dealer, on my 2012 Twin Cam.

[David.]

Thanks John, I'm looking at labour only, have been quoted £68 for oil & filter, (plus final drive oil change FOC).

Does your invoice breakdown the cost of parts/labour.

[guest2360]

For £68 many dealers wouldn't let you through the workshop doors.  Don't forget to give them a tip.

[Sullivj]

Thanks John, I'm looking at labour only, have been quoted £68 for oil & filter, (plus final drive oil change FOC).
Does your invoice breakdown the cost of parts/labour.

[David.]

That's a great help thanks John.

The unit cost for labour (AW) is £7.80 + 20% VAT.

The BMW Service + Engine oil change, with filter is £65.52, I've been quoted £68.00, seems reasonable.

The Valve Clearance check is £37.44 + Engine synchronization at £74.88 = £112.32, will be interesting to see what my local BMW dealer comes back with.

What the invoice does confirm is that items with service codes can be requested & priced individually.

[guest2360]

What the invoice does confirm is that items with service codes can be requested & priced individually.


All service invoices from BMW dealers should always break down items by codes and unit cost.

[David.]

If the unit cost (AW) is 10.00, would this be an hours labour at £93.60 inc. VAT.

The National Minimum Wage is £7.20 per hour, to pay the BMW Monkeys 1 hour, you'd have to work for 16.25 hours after tax.

It's daylight robbery!

[Sullivj]

If the unit cost (AW) is 10.00, would this be an hours labour at £93.60 inc. VAT.

The National Minimum Wage is £7.20 per hour, to pay the BMW Monkeys 1 hour, you'd have to work for 16.25 hours after tax.

It's daylight robbery!

I did get a 'free' cup of coffee....!

[guest2360]

It's called a labour cost but you are paying for their knowledge and the facilities needed to complete their work.  There is always an alternative, back street garages or DIY.

[David.]

DIY, you know it's done properly.

Recently had my XJ650 set up using WG analysis on a dyno testing machine at £48 per hour, that's knowledge & facilities which BMW don't offer at their dealerships.

Some folks take their RTs to Hilltop for this service.

[guest2360]

WG analysis ? 

[David.]

WG analysis?

Products of combustion (exhaust gasses) from burning petrol with air.

[David.]

This oil, https://www.amazon.co.uk/Castrol-Power- ... ing+10w-50,
is a higher specification than Advantec Pro 15W 50 at nearly half the price.

As recommended by BMW for Boxers.



Castrol Power 1 Engine Oil 15W-50 4T 4L is available for less than £30,
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Castrol-Power- ... rol+15w-50

[guest2360]

No longer recommended by BMW but no doubt OK.